09.23.15

buying the cheapest house…in skincare?

There’s a philosophy out there that says you should buy the cheapest house in the best neighborhood you can afford. I’d say we can tweak that statement a little and make it true […]
09.15.15

product highlight: blinc ultrathin liner pen

It’s official. Blinc has made the–THE–best eyeliner pen ever. It’s got the thinnest point to ever exist on an eyeliner pen, and it stays on like a dream. The only thing we wish […]
09.14.15

seven-piece autumn-ergency kit

We all know that skin, hair, and makeup can go a little wonky as the seasons change, until we’ve narrowed down a new seasonal regimen. It doesn’t have to be rough, though, friends! […]
09.09.15

how to: plum all ’round

Everyone knows and likes a plum lip for fall, which is why a “new” plum lip comes out every fall. Even people who usually cry uncle at the hint of anything darker than […]
09.08.15

wine as a neutral?

I love it when people appropriate a bright color for use as a neutral. My own sister wears apple green shoes as an option that doesn’t match anything, so it goes with everything. […]
09.02.15

how to: the bouncy blowout

My favorite thing about being a hairstylist was doing the blow dry at the end of the cut or color. Though I’m the first to admit that cutting and coloring are not my […]
09.01.15

ask stylebook: makeup wipes vs. cleansing?

Christen: I am a frequent offender when it comes to not washing my face at night. When I do, I typically just use the Rilastil makeup remover wipes. Is that sufficient? Elizabeth, Bellacara: […]
08.31.15

haircare decoded

At the shop, we often have clients coming in for advice on hair products. Below are some of the most common phrases that are met with a mild bit of confusion. Natural Texture: […]
08.25.15

how to: the perfect diy mani

Getting manicures is fun. I don’t know a single person who doesn’t enjoy sitting back and letting someone else take care of what can sometimes be a more tedious beauty ritual. We don’t […]
08.24.15

a week of pinterest hair: part three

The end of the adventure! Wahoo! Wahoo, indeed. Day Six: This tutorial is for a basic French roll. I should have already known how to do this, because it is literally the first […]
08.18.15

a week of pinterest hair: part two

I’m a member of the Pinterest generation. Most of the peer weddings I’ve attended have been decorated upon the foundation of tea lights afloat in Mason jars and bouquets of hand-picked wildflowers. Pinterest […]
08.17.15

how to: daytime sparkly eye

Often, clients come in to see me and request a new everyday look. I’ve learned that this usually means they don’t want colors that are too bright or too dark, but it also […]
08.11.15

how to: back to school fresh

The time for Back to School is swift-approaching. It doesn’t matter that I don’t have kids and am not in school…I will 100% be buying markers and notebooks this month. I love back […]
08.10.15

a week of pinterest hair: part one

I’m a member of the Pinterest generation. Most of the peer weddings I’ve attended have been decorated upon the foundation of tea lights afloat in Mason jars and bouquets of hand-picked wildflowers. Pinterest […]
08.05.15

ask stylebook: sunscreen breakouts?

Christen: I use a lot of sunscreen on my face when I am out in the sun, but I inevitably break out afterward. What’s the solution? Elizabeth, Bellacara: I hear this one a […]


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