10.17.13

subtly flushed

Reader: I know I should wear blush but it always seems like I’m too “done” for daytime. How do I achieve that subtly flushed look? Angela: I love blush! It instantly perks you […]
10.16.13

the sixth beauty must-have

People ask me every day at the store what my must have products are and I always tell them the same five products. Sure I get a new favorite here and there, but […]
10.11.13

look of the day: girlfriends’ lunch

It is hard to get the entire Stylebook team together since there are quite a few of us now and our schedules are all jammed pack. When we are able to make it […]
10.09.13

moving beyond the comfort zone

Typically, I keep my make-up relatively natural. Cream and taupe eye shadows and a neutral lip. Thrilling, I know. Lately, however, I have been branching out from that. I saw a photo of […]
10.08.13

uniform: part two

I have never been much of a makeup person. Even though growing up my grandmother used to say she was going to “put her face on,” and even though I spent hours watching […]
10.03.13

how to clean makeup stains

Reader: Do you have any tricks for getting a foundation stain out of clothing? Angela: We always hesitate to answer cleaning questions because we are not dry cleaners and it is not our […]
10.02.13

look of the day: the shoe hive’s tenth anniversary party

In case you hadn’t heard, The Shoe Hive’s 10th Anniversary Party hosted along with Refinery29 is tomorrow evening, and of course you’re invited. Obviously, we have been discussing what to wear for weeks, […]
09.27.13

street style: pouneh

We are so grateful to Pouneh, one of our friends and fellow store owners, for letting us capture her street style yesterday! Pouneh is married and has two boys. She started 529 Kids […]
09.24.13

a facial in a jar

Those of you who know me, know that I have a lot of skin care products.  Over the years I have come to rely on a few key items though. Skinceuticals serums and […]
09.23.13

how to curl hair with a straightening iron

Reader: How do you actually get a good curl with a straightening iron? Allison: Use second day dry hair rather than freshly washed so there is a bit of texture and hold. Separate […]
09.23.13

look of the day: back to school

Back to School may mean one thing to your kids, but it means another to you: a really long day. It means that after a long day at work or home you are […]
09.18.13

red to blonde

Reader: I recently went from a red head to a blonde, should I change up my makeup colors? Allison: Going from red to blonde means that warmer tones just won’t look the same anymore. […]
09.16.13

foundation 101

Reader: How do you pick a good foundation? Liquid over powder? Allison: When picking a good foundation, focus on how it’s going to fit into your lifestyle. If you are a low-key girl with […]
09.12.13

a week of hairstyles

09.10.13

on the hunt for hairspray

Reader: The hairspray I have used for years has started leaving residue in my hair. I need a new one but don’t know where to start. Help! Angela: I like the Fekkai Sheer […]


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