Some days, the reflection in the mirror feels like a friend—familiar, comforting, steady. Other days, it’s like looking at a stranger—distant and distorted. For those …
Makeup
Your Show Must Go On
The spotlight dims, the curtains rise, and there you are—center stage. But it’s not the kind of stage you expect. It’s your bathroom mirror, your …
Life Is But a Dream
Dreams are strange places—surreal landscapes where the ordinary takes on extraordinary meaning. It’s easy to overlook the details, to wake up and think, Oh, it …
The Birthday Between Holidays
There’s something strange about having a birthday on December 26th. You’re not quite in Christmas anymore, and you’re not quite in the New Year either. …
The Illusion of Control
Every morning, we sit in front of the mirror, brushes and palettes in hand, ready to face the world. Makeup, for many of us, feels …
The Diderot Effect
You’re standing at the edge of your makeup bag, looking at the tools that have gotten you this far. The foundation you’ve always worn, the …
Microscopes + Telescopes
You’ve probably heard the saying, “We are our own worst critics.” But have you ever stopped to think about the tools you’re using to do …
Color of the Year 2025 Makeup Class
Tuesday, January 14th 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Annually, the Pantone Color Institute, the global authority on color, unveils its Color of the Year—a …
Are We Seeing the Person or Ourselves?
Imagine standing in front of a painted portrait of a Victorian woman, her complexion pale and flawless, framed by soft waves of carefully styled hair. …
Gentleness: The Quiet Power
Gentleness and rush are like oil and water—they resist each other. Yet so much of our lives are spent trying to force them to mix. …