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Key Takeaways On July 15, Victoria Beckham Beauty launches the Colour Wash water-based blush stains.The skincare-infused formula comes in three shades for a natural flush.The blushes gave our editor the perfect blushing-from-within effect. Victoria Beckham Beauty has long known how to make us blush. I mean… read the description for their Portofino ’97 fragrance if you need a reminder. “I remember how the hotel smelled and how exciting that time was. I remember it all like it was yesterday,” Victoria Beckham writes of a secret tryst with Mr. Beckham at the beginning of their relationship. Okayyy. Now, we can pair…

In June, Murphy’s production company shared teaser images from the upcoming American Love Story series, giving the audience its first look at actors Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The photos from the new series, which tells the story of JFK Jr. and Bessette-Kennedy’s romance, left many wanting more, especially when it came to her hair. In the photos, Pidgeon’s hair was a bright blonde; the color was criticized by fans who felt that it did not accurately represent Bessette-Kennedy. “This hair is dry, brittle, platinum, and it washes her out. CBK…

Key Takeaways Keke Palmer showed off three icon-inspired bobs in a new photoshoot.Her muses this time around were Whitney Houston, Josephine Baker, and Eartha Kitt—and each of their short styles suited her perfectly. Happy hot summer nights, mid-July! It’s time to be forever wild, and sometimes that means chopping your hair into a bob. Right, Keke Palmer? On July 16, the actor’s new Who What Wear July cover story dropped. In the piece and a corresponding Instagram Reel, she wears her hair in numerous short styles as she pays homage to various women who inspire her. Each and every Kira…

“I watched up through the beginning of season six of ER after The Pitt,” admitted NYC-based researcher Isha Patnaik. Yes, the Pitt-to-ER pipeline is real. Boeing employee Aasha Zinke recalled her roommate Catherine going on an ER binge in the same timeframe. TV writer Jenny Jaffe’s best friend Dani managed to view all 331 episodes of ER in the time since The Pitt aired. We heard similar stories from a number of other fans of The Pitt, though not all have made it to the end of the show’s 15 seasons (yet).The buzz around The Pitt even got previously established…

If you didn’t wear tendrils as part of your prom hairdo, were you even a teen in the 1990s? Actually, come to think of it, my hair was too short to wear tendrils as part of my prom hairdo in 1997, but Sarah Michelle Gellar more than made up for that by wearing the very ‘90s face-framing pieces to just about every event she attended that year, including the premiere of the iconic horror movie I Know What You Did Last Summer (as you can see in the photo above). And for the premiere of the film’s reboot, she also…

Princess Anne—long known as the hardest working member of the royal family—has had a tried-and-true wardrobe and hairstyle for decades.Lately, though, as she approaches her milestone 75th birthday in August, the Princess Royal has been taking fashion risks, from a dress with teardrop-shaped cutouts earlier this year to a July 16 cobalt blue wrap dress.The daughter of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip also stunned when she switched up her bouffant hairstyle for the first time in nearly 40 years while attending a state banquet at Windsor Castle earlier this month. Just over a week after switching up her signature hairstyle,…

While an updo can often seem like an intimidating hairstyle to DIY, that’s not always the case. There are plenty of upswept ‘dos you can easily recreate with the right products, tools, and techniques. To prove our point, we’ve rounded up 21 easy updos that can be achieved from home. Plus, we tapped a few hairstylists for expert advice on how to get the looks. Whether you have curly hair, pin-straight hair, long hair, or something in between, there’s a style you’ll love—keep reading to find it. Meet the Experts Johnny Lavoy is a celebrity hairstylist for clients like Miranda…

Emilio Pucci created one of the most instantly recognizable signature aesthetics of all time. The Italian fashion house is beloved for its abstract swirls in vibrant, contrasting colors. So it’s no wonder that after decades of popularity across swimsuits, sundresses, and scarves, the signature print has made its way to our manicures for a budget-friendly twist. Ideal for a resort getaway, a summer refresh, or any time you need a dopamine boost, the vivid patterns are instant attention-grabbers. Ahead, check out 15 Pucci nail ideas to try for an unforgettable mani, encompassing bold rainbows, unexpected neutrals, and everything in between.

There’s nothing quite like escaping to Europe for the summer, even just for a few short days. Whether you’re hopping around the islands of Greece or basking in the sun in the French Riviera, the country is lively and aesthetically pleasing in equal measure, especially during the warm months. And, of course, the fashion is a part of the fun. Year after year, the style set never fails to show off their chicest European summer outfits, and this time around is no different.Should you be vacationing in Europe this season, Federica Parruccini, a brand, talent, and communications strategist based in…

In a draft for a recent story for Allure, I described—without a second thought—67-year-old Andie MacDowell as “middle-aged.” Delightful editorial snark ensued: “What’s 40, then, infancy?” Good question, Snarker (himself in his seventh decade, for the record), but what do you call a 67-year-old who’s thriving in her career, thoroughly engaged socially, and looks no older than 55? Elderly? Mature? Yeesh, senior?“Middle-aged” didn’t make the cut in that story, but the question did get me thinking about what defines “middle age” today. Why? Because I continue to think of myself in that category, even though I’d have to live to…