Mary Honkus

In our book, Katie Holmes is the queen of flats. The actress is constantly inspiring us with her trendy (and comfortable) footwear, whether it’s menswear-inspired loafers, fisherman sandals or, most recently, Mary Jane flats. It’s no secret that Mary Janes have had a resurgence this year, and Holmes solidified the silhouette’s appeal, especially for the holiday season. Holmes […]

I could never imagine receiving skincare advice from a man. 99% of the time, I’m begging the guys I date to wash their face and wear sunscreen at the bare minimum. Katy Perry is living in a completely alternate universe from me, because she’s not only taking skincare advice from her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, she’s also […]

If you’re anything like me, you have your everyday skin and body care routine down to a science. Each morning and night, I go through the process of applying creams and serums — and you’ll never catch me missing a single step. As for my nail care routine, well. . . that’s pretty much nonexistent. […]

Bronzer is one of those makeup products that’s challenging to apply if you have fair skin. Trust me, I know from experience. There’s a very fine line between achieving a sun-kissed glow and looking like an Oompa Loompa. I’ve tested several bronzers that end up leaving behind an orange tint, which is especially noticeable on […]

If you’ve ever wondered how celebrities look so fresh and flawless on the red carpet, I have a little secret for you: It always comes down to the skin prep. It doesn’t matter what makeup they’re wearing — the key to an airbrushed look is solid skincare, and many makeup artists to the stars swear […]

If you’ve been sifting through your closet and realize you have nothing to wear to holiday parties, Nordstrom is here to save the day. The retailer doesn’t just have the season’s hottest styles — they went above and beyond to put together a trend report featuring this year’s holiday fashion trends to guide you to […]

The time has finally come: it’s officially Wicked release week. I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m ridiculously excited for the movie. I’ve been eating up all of the behind-the-scenes teasers and interviews with the cast, but my favorite videos to watch are the makeup chair transformations. It often took hours for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana […]

When I’m short on time, one makeup step that goes to the wayside is eyeshadow. Trying to blend out the perfect smokey eye sometimes requires more than just a few minutes, and frankly, I rarely have any minutes to spare. Zooey Deschanel felt the same way until she discovered the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eyeshadow, […]

If you’ve never been the most coordinated while wearing heels, I have a little secret: platforms are the key to remaining comfortable and confident, allowing you to walk — scratch that, strut into any room with grace. While the trend is seasonless, in the winter months, you’ll want to opt for sturdier platform boots. Walmart […]

Jennifer Aniston has always been a beauty trendsetter — particularly when it comes to her hair. Whether it’s her iconic “Rachel” bob cut from Friends or her luscious long layers of today, the public’s obsession over Aniston’s enviable hairstyles has lasted 30 years. There’s not a day that her hair hasn’t looked flawless, whether she’s […]

I’ve always been a fan of the color burgundy. The deep red hue is muted enough to feel like a neutral, yet also seamlessly adds a pop of color to any outfit. It seems like the rest of the world is finally catching up on the burgundy hype, too, and if you ask me, it’s […]

Natural deodorant has been booming as people make the swap to cleaner ingredients. However, for those of us who sweat a lot (guilty), there aren’t many formulas that can keep me totally dry. I had almost given up on my search for a wickedly effective natural deodorant — one that will keep me dry and […]

It’s hard to believe it, but the holiday season is upon us. This is one of my favorite times of the year, solely because it becomes socially acceptable to wear sparkles all day, every day. Glitzy holiday parties are the perfect time to slip into a shimmering getup, and if you’re ready to sparkle at […]

Time and time again, my hairstylist says regular trims every six to eight weeks are key for maintaining healthy hair that grows fast. The thing is, I don’t have the time (or the funds) to get a haircut every other month. I finally came to terms with putting up with my split ends in between […]

Shaving my legs is never an activity I look forward to — and I’m sure a majority of people can relate. I consider it more of a nuisance than anything, but when I switched to the Athena Club Razor, the process became, dare I say. . . enjoyable? After experiencing the dolphin-level smoothness for myself, […]

2024 has been a wild year full of pop culture moments and viral music darlings. I love how the girls who are currently running the music scene have their own unique defining looks — Chappel Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter are completely killing the game. While I love all three superstars equally, I must admit I […]

Is it just me, or have you also noticed how Black Friday deals keep appearing earlier and earlier each year? I’m not complaining — I’m always looking for an excuse to stock up on my favorite beauty items at a discounted price. Despite having some time before the official day, but I’m naming Solawave’s incredible […]

While there’s plenty of coat styles to choose from, one that maintains a classic elegance is the traditional peacoat. Anytime I spot someone wearing a peacoat, I can’t help but stop to admire it. The one Jennifer Lopez recently wore completely stopped me in my tracks. Her crisp white Dior peacoat made her look angelic […]

Much like anyone who is in the dating scene, I have a set of questions I ask on a first date. This includes “What do you do for work? What are your hobbies?” and “What cologne do you wear?” For those wondering, that last one is the most important, in my opinion. I believe that […]

As a perfume lover and beauty writer, I have mixed feeling about perfume gift sets. In theory, they’re lovely gifts for helping loved ones find their new signature scent. In my beauty product testing experience, however, I’ve found that many sampler sets just aren’t worth the money due to their teeny tiny bottle sizes and […]

Few materials are as cozy (or stylish) as shearling. It also happens to be very expensive. Faux options might not be quite as soft, but they don’t skimp on warmth. Plus, they come in endless styles ranging from cozy teddy coats to chic leather options with a hint of faux shearling for texture. Any time […]