Beauty

I was placing my chai latte order at Starbucks last week, wearing a button-up, colorful scarf, my good jeans, a pair of kitten heels, and my signature hoop earrings when a woman in leggings and a cropped t-shirt gave me the kind of look you’d give someone who showed up to a barbecue in a ball gown…

You definitely don’t need an entire wardrobe of new accessories every autumn. Sometimes, one scarf, handbag, or pair of shoes is enough to make the clothes you already own feel current again. The fall/winter 2026 accessory trends offer plenty of ideas that work well with classic wardrobes…

Do you like to travel in the fall? I find that autumn is one of the most enjoyable seasons for travel. The intense summer heat has often passed, and popular destinations can feel less crowded. The only real trouble is packing. Autumn weather rarely behaves itself. A cool morning may become a sunny afternoon, followed by a chilly evening or an…

Some rituals survive because we are told to preserve them. Others survive because, thousands of years later, they still make sense. A little oil in the palm. A familiar scent. A moment set apart from the rest of the day. Long before “self-care” became a phrase, people were using fragrant oils to mark moments of prayer, hospitality, mourning, celebration and ordinary daily care…

Burgundy will always have a place in an autumn wardrobe. It is rich and considerably easier to wear than, let’s say, pumpkin orange. Autumn 2026 is offering us unexpected color palettes that are far more interesting than the usual collection of wine, rust, camel, and forest green…

Family gatherings can be oddly tricky to dress for. You may be sharing a table with teenagers in sneakers, cousins in cocktail dresses, and with some older relatives who still consider jeans “too casual”. At a multi-generational family gathering, the goal is neither to compete with anyone nor to fade quietly into the background. You want to look polished, comfortable…

Layering sounds simple enough, right? Add a sweater, put on a jacket, wrap yourself in a scarf, and head out the door. In reality, one extra layer can sometimes turn a perfectly good outfit into something bulky and shapeless. The secret is not wearing more clothing. It is choosing layers that work together in length, shape, fabric, and proportion…

I’m sure you’ve read about the importance of antioxidants in food and how they help the body in ways such as anti-aging and reducing inflammation. Antioxidants in skincare products used topically are also beneficial. But what exactly are antioxidants, and why does your skin need them? The answer begins with something called oxidative stress…

When you wear glasses, your hairstyle can either compete with your frames or work with them to highlight your best features. The key is finding a balance between face-framing cuts and keeping your frames visible. Here are a few short styles that pair beautifully with glasses: Side-Parted Pixie Image created with AI This sleek and […]

Black eyeliner is being replaced this fall with lovely jewel tones. I know, it’s hard to move away from browns and blacks, so I decided to create a tutorial with my friend AJ, showing how easy it is to swap it out for a brighter, more colorful look. I see many skin care and makeup habits and trends that no longer serve us hanging on because we simply haven’t found an…