August always presents a strange quandary in the land of beauty. Summer is at its hottest, yet jewel-toned shadows and deep wine lipsticks are beginning to hit shelves at our favorite makeup emporiums, as if to remind us that, yes, colder temperatures are on the way. The fact that the warm weather came late this [...]

With just the Paris shows to go, it’s safe to say that smoky eyes are going to be huge for fall. The black smolder, with occasional variation (a softer brown version has also made a good showing this season), has been one of the most consistent elements we’ve noticed backstage—aside from an influx of TV [...]

A spin-off of spring’s coral trend, apricot blush seems to be usurping better-known shades of pink as the cheek color of choice these days, popping up in makeup collections and on the red carpet with increasing frequency. As far as we’re concerned, Chanel’s new Fandango and Givenchy’s Maharani Orange shades take a close second and [...]

Banking on a bout of collective debauchery come December 31, Benefit Cosmetics and Hanky Panky have teamed up to offer The Overnighter Set. The package includes a low-rise thong and four mini versions of the cheeky beauty brand’s essentials to get you through New Year’s Day, if the previous night’s festivities leave you a little [...]

In this season of wind-burnt cheeks, I have rediscovered an affinity for blush—or rouge, as my grandmother called it (terminology that is long overdue for a comeback, as far as I’m concerned). Since standing outside for long periods of time or pinching your way to a perfect pink is both uncomfortable and excessive, simulating a [...]

Pulling off fall’s biggest trends is as much about layering knitwear as it is about building the perfect cheek contour. In an effort to help you get your fashion and beauty fix, shopbop.com has teamed up with Benefit Cosmetics to showcase six seasonal runway trends complete with expert advice on how to create each look [...]