Storage has also been a major issue — and as a beauty editor, I can relate. The process of storing copious amounts of makeup, skin-care, hair-care products, plus a bevy of tools for all three has been a battle of wits between myself and the layout of my one-bedroom apartment. For a drag queen, take…

At Allure, we get inundated with the latest and greatest beauty offerings every day. Most of it is exciting, some of it confusing, and sometimes it gets overwhelming, especially now that our homes have become our offices. Alas, that is the beauty editor’s burden to bear. When we really like something, you can trust that…

I will be the first to admit I don’t wear the style much these days. I’m more of a free-flying ‘fro or quick puff kind of girl. But make no mistake — this bumped-up hair look was a moment and I will not let it be slandered! This hairstyle saw me through church, emo concerts,…

If you’re ready to try out uni-liner, too, you’ll need to stock up on a couple of key tools. First and foremost: ultra-thin brushes. Funes is obviously a fan of the brushes she created in collaboration with indie beauty brand By Melolops, while Pender prefers paintbrushes from a craft store. “I find them to be…

Read what your sign’s 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Capricorn personality profile. Welcome to May, Capricorn! Last month you reconnected with friends. You work hard, Capricorn, but you must make time for play, too. If it’s any motivator, taking time for yourself helps you become more productive in the long run….

Read what your sign’s 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Scorpio personality profile.  Welcome to May, Scorpio! Last month you examined your relationship with jealousy. Do you let it motivate you, or does it just hold you back? Communication planet Mercury enters talkative Gemini and your 8th House of Sex, Death, and…

Read every sign’s current 2021 horoscope predictions to see what’s in store for you this year or check out each sign’s personality profile to learn more about the zodiac. Welcome to May, beautiful beings! Messenger planet Mercury is busy this month. First, on Monday, May 3, it enters its home sign of Gemini. This transit…

Read what your sign’s 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Libra personality profile.  Welcome to May, beautiful Libra! Last month saw you gaining professional recognition after months of feeling stagnant and frustrated. When messenger Mercury enters chatty Gemini and your 9th House of Philosophy on Monday, May 3, it’s time to take…

Read what your sign’s 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Taurus personality profile.  Welcome to May, sweet Taurus. Last month, you took some time for yourself as you worked through some tough emotions. Because your ruling planet is beautiful Venus, you are the master of self-care, Taurus. But when communication planet Mercury…

As a child I thought I was cursed to be dark-skinned. I always felt wrong, even once I started my career. I have spent 20 years working as a beauty journalist, but I knew I would never be a beauty director in the early aughties, the Sex and the City heyday of the magazine world….