The Look

Houston Style Setter: Stephanie Joplin

Houston’s alt-sports darling dishes on what to wear to your first MMA fight, makeup must-haves, and how to keep your hair fabulous in the Houston heat.

03/17/2016 By Jamie Smith

The Fearless Femme

I Tried It: Black Lipstick

Fashion is having a very goth moment, but pulling off this trend isn't as easy as it looks.

03/09/2016 Photography by Hala Daher

Old-Fashioned Beauty

Ancient Beauty: 5 Historic Beauty Products We Still Love Today

These centuries-old ingredients have found a home in modern beauty products.

02/25/2016 By Layne Lynch

Retail

La Mer and More: Bluemercury Brings Luxury Beauty to the Mall

Macy's takes on Sephora's beauty supremacy with the first Bluemercury shop-in-shop in Texas.

01/27/2016 By Leah Lucio

Beauty

8 Easy Ways to Update Your Beauty Routine

Trust us, your hair and skin will thank you later.

01/25/2016 By Julia Davila

Beauty

Red Carpet Glam Hits Houston with Launch of The Glam App

Hollywood actress has introduced an on-demand beauty service designed to fit your schedule, style and budget.

01/18/2016 By Julia Davila

Self-Improvement

5 Beauty Resolutions You Might Actually Keep

What's easier (and more fun) than going on a diet? Literally everything.

12/30/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Beauty

Nail the Holidays with 3 New Polish Trends

From a manicure designed to look like shattered glass to an app that helps you find just the right color to match your outfit, 'tis the season to get your nails on fleek.

12/14/2015 By Julia Davila

Holiday 2015

Beauty Gifts for Everyone on Your List

'Tis the season for beautiful holiday giving.

12/08/2015 By Julia Davila

Health

Surviving the Cruelest Month

Short days, seasonal changes and holiday pressures can take a toll on us in December. Here’s how to deal.

11/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Beauty

Matte About You: How to Rock a Shine-Free Pout for Fall

Follow these 3 easy steps for the ultimate matte lip look.

11/10/2015 By Julia Davila

TV

Houston's SWAG Essentials Checks in on Shark Tank

Aesthetician and entrepreneur Lydia Evans didn't get a deal, but that hasn't slowed her down.

11/02/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Beauty

Houston's New Beauty Destination Is ... Walgreens?

The corner store just got even more convenient with hands-on Boots Beauty bars.

09/29/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Panda Expense

Korean Beauty Products: A Primer

South Koreans have salves, serums and sheet masks to suit just about every cosmetic need—and you can find them all over town.

09/01/2015 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Manicures and Margaritas

Are Nail Bars an Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Getting ready to go out while getting ready to go out sounds like the world's best idea. But mixing manicures with margaritas is easier said than done.

07/28/2015 By Kelly Schafler