Vibrant colors, warm dustings of blush, radiant skin—the bulk of summer 2024’s makeup trends seem to draw inspiration from the season itself. To begin, blush echoes time spent staying active under the sun (whether said sun is high in the sky or setting over the horizon). “The overarching theme for summer 2024 is blush blush blush,” says makeup artist Brandy Allen, citing sunburned blush and boyfriend blush as examples. “The sky’s the limit! Read More...
It's been a tremendous career year for Ariana Grande. The singer-actress, who turns 22 today, seamlessly made the transition from teen star on Nickolodeon shows such as Victorious and Sam & Cat to major player in the music world. Her sophomore album, 2014's My Everything, featured "Break Free," and "Problem" featuring Iggy Azalea, and "Bang, Bang" Jessie J. and Nicki Minaj all soared on the Billboard charts. Even though her singing career is on fire, Grande is busy with acting projects. Read More...
Scent can be hard to describe. It can't be transmuted through a computer screen, so we reach for abstract metaphors instead. Perfume ads depict diving into the Mediterranean, falling in love, or tearing off an evening gown. Product pages borrow from other senses, using words like milky, powdery, or sweet. We're left with an idea of the feeling a scent is meant to evoke while the actual smell remains a mystery. Read More...
