Kardashian’s influencer status will serve her well as Skims enters its next phase, Marron contends, noting that her personal brand has long operated like a modern business. “Those creator instincts are exactly what has allowed Skims to outpace legacy brands,” she says. “It behaves more like a creator than a...

A second-generation jeweler, Arik’s father set up shop in Istanbul, Türkiye in 1973; Arik opened Happy Jewelers in Orange County 25 years ago. Though he is an avowed Dodgers fan, Arik’s business caters to teams across Major League Baseball. “Happy Jewelers has become a destination,” he says. “Other teams that...

As the temperature drops, it’s common to find yourself reaching for a lip balm to combat the stripping effects of brisk winds and frosty chills, but if those aren’t enough to help you find relief, you may need to augment your lip-care routine with the best lip mask. While lip...

Typically, the moment of growing out a haircut style is one of crisis. There's almost always an awkward phase—not to mention an identity crisis that goes along with it. “My hair, once a mullet then a sort-of pixie, is in a weird in-between place, and I don’t know how to...

Aimed at softening and smoothing skin by gently but effectively exfoliating the top layer of skin, lactic acid can significantly improve the appearance of all skin types with regular use. It can be one of a few acids included in a clever serum or a brilliant mask, or be used...

Jourdan Sloane and Wells Childress met in what they now jokingly refer to as the “old-fashioned way”—on Raya. “It turns out it’s really hard to meet people organically these days,” Jourdan, who is a fashion influencer and model, notes. “We matched, and I thought, ‘Wells?! That’s a cool name.’” Wells,...

In 1926, Coco Chanel introduced the little black dress in a Vogue feature, which was compared to “Chanel’s Ford”, accessible to everyone. At the time, the LBD made a big statement, as black attire was associated with mourning and not a color of choice for day dressing. The LBD quickly...

If there’s one ingredient stealing the spotlight this year, it’s peptides. Promising everything from firmer skin to thicker hair, they are now creeping into fitness and wellness routines, with claims that go beyond the surface. After maxing out on protein powders and collagen scoops, TikTok’s latest fixation is peptide stacking....

I’d plotted my Buahan trip as a mental respite between two major writing projects. The thick jungle foliage, which provides a surprising amount of privacy for the property’s 16 well-spaced villas, provides around-the-clock nature therapy. I fell asleep to the sound of crickets, rose to the chorus of birds, and...

When it comes to winter nail polish colors, one can argue that anything goes. Whether a little bit glam or a little bit goth, winter nail colors are always a striking signal of the season. Some match their dusk-by-five surroundings with a navy blue or a vampy bordeaux, while others...