I Tried It

As an editor, I regularly cover fashion but on occasion, I cross over into beauty. As a former Allure editor, I learned from the best when it comes to finding the most noteworthy products on the market and testing them out.…

With a handful of plus-size shopping-friendly options emerging, those on the outside looking may believe that it’s easier than ever to get dressed for plus-size people. In some ways they might be correct—Yes, technically there are…

Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something…

Although I am an obvious fan of a major fashion moment or an unconventional runway trend, “naked” is not a term that has ever been used to describe my personal style. To give you some background, I am usually a chronically maximal…

"Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying something…

My then-roommate was the first to discover Melissa Wood-Tepperberg’s online workout platform, and we both quickly latched on. Wood-Tepperberg’s classes are bite-size Pilates workouts that are effective and quick and don’t…

The internet went wild when Kendall Jenner decided to go pick up a bouquet of sunflowers while leaving her pants at home. Yes, you read that correctly—she wore just a sweater, sunglasses, a Bottega Veneta woven bag, tights, and…

How did you prepare?Since I still had some reservations about trying such a potent product, especially since my eyes are easily irritated, I made an appointment at a skincare clinic I completely trusted for a consultation. …

Any challenges?Applying the burnt-almond liner proved to be the most challenging aspect out of every TikTok trend that I tried. Although lighting the almond was very easy, I found that the trick worked the best right after the tip…

Welcome to I Tried It Month, where we’ll be publishing a new fashion, beauty, or wellness article every day in January that features a first-person account of shaking up an old habit, pushing beyond a comfort zone, or simply trying…