Trompe L'Oiel was one of the first terms I ever learned in French class. I remember my professeur (that's professor in French) saying the term meant "trick of the eye," but it wasn't until she showed us photos of buildings and ornate wall drawings that I really was able to understand what it meant. Let's start by how you say the phrase before we explain what it means in the fashion world: Trump (sorry) + Loy (as in " Read More...
Vanilla sex is widely considered to be the most basic way to bang. But I bet if you asked 10 different people to define 'vanilla sex,' you'd get 10 different answers. Because I did ask 10 different women to describe what they consider vanilla sex and every single answer was distinct and nuanced. They were similar, sure, but each person's take on vanilla flavor was just that — their own — and way more complex than the reductive term implies. Read More...
While eyelash extensions and lash lifts get all the love, few services can make a difference quite like lash tints. An eyelash tint is one of the fastest ways to get darker lashes for an extended period of time, helping to define the eyes and lending the appearance of even more length. But a lash tint isn't as straightforward as booking an appointment at your go-to salon. For one, lash tints are ideal for certain candidates, and there are some considerations to keep in mind (like whether they're even legal in your state). Read More...
