How Celebrity Stylist Molly Dickson Landed Her Big Break

Celebrity stylist Molly Dickson wasn’t always going to work in fashion. In college, Dickson majored in advertising, and two weeks before her graduation, she had an “aha” moment and realized that she wanted to work in fashion. “I called my mom. I’m like, ‘I do not want to do this. I’m gonna move to New York, and I’m gonna do fashion,'” Dickson said. While it took a little convincing, she eventually persuaded her parents to let her go to Los Angeles after graduation.  read more

Sorry, But These 7 Makeup Products Are A Scam

Depending on the type of makeup you’re using, a sponge could quite literally be drinking it all up — and wasting your money, says Gallagher. “When you use a sponge with fuller coverage, densely pigmented foundation or concealer, it helps to soften the finish of the makeup and create a flawless complexion. But since the turn of the 2020s, lightweight skincare and makeup hybrid formulas have become more popular.” Think skin tints and tinted moisturizers, says Gallagher. “When you use a sponge with something so skincare based, it absorbs the product a lot more easily, meaning that you need to buy it quicker,” adds Gallagher. She recommends using your fingers to apply softer-finish complexion products: “You’ll find that your tube of product lasts for many more weeks, if not months.”  read more

18 Wardrobe Essentials You Can Buy Now and Wear Forever

Ray-Ban Rb3025 Classic Polarized Aviator Sunglasses ($177, originally $221)

While fashion trends may come and go, we find that stylish sunglasses are a true wardrobe staple we can always rely on. These particular frames are so versatile and minimalistic, making them a great accessory to have for the longterm. We love the chic and simple design of the frames. And they’re also compact enough to fit within a mini handbag, clutch, and more. See the full product details in our review of the Ray-Ban Classic Polarized Aviator Sunglasses. read more

Das Problem mit „unkomplizierten“ Freundschaften

Die Vorstellung, Freundschaften könnten bestehen, obwohl wir uns nur minimal darum bemühen, sollten wir Bayard Jackson zufolge unbedingt anzweifeln. „Wenn ich mich durch meine Beziehungen emotional stärker erfüllt fühlen möchte und mir wünsche, dass meine Freund:innen wissen, was sie mir bedeuten, muss ich mich darum auch bemühen“, betont sie. Tatsächlich kann uns die Überzeugung, dass uns Freundschaften quasi in den Schoß fallen sollten, sogar darin beeinträchtigen, Freundschaften zu knüpfen und zu erhalten. Eine Studie ergab vor Kurzem, dass diejenigen, die der Meinung sind, Freundschaften ergäben sich von allein – oder durch Glück –, eher zu Einsamkeit neigen. Diejenigen, die davon überzeugt waren, Freundschaft erfordere auch Mühe, erlebten hingegen weniger Einsamkeit. read more