Alessandra Codinha

Because we all deserve to be radiant. Read more

Pure, chunky grains of sea salt and natural oils to the rescue! Read more

The best bang for your buck at both ends of the beauty spectrum Read more

The future is looking rosy Read more

Here’s to expensive habits. Read more

It’s often said, and not incorrectly (though once in Zoolander), that moisture is the key to beauty. By beauty, of course, we mean glowing, dewy, clear skin. Read more

I loved Wes Gordon’s spring presentation, and not just because he’s a beloved friend (and roommate of several years). Read more

When Emily and I arrived backstage at Prabal Gurung’s show on Saturday morning, we had just starting eyeing the models’ glowy skin (courtesy of MAC’s Cream Color Base in Luna) before we were completely blown away by their nails: clean, save for what looked like fresh drops of blood. Read more

So, it’s only a few days into fashion week and some of us (ahem) may have made the not-so-clever decision to break out some new kicks. Read more

Though I advocated a Fashion’s Night In for those unwilling to brave the crowds—and oh, fellas, there were crowds—last night, I caved and darted up to the UES to see my favorite fitness guru, Ballet Beautiful creator Mary Helen Bowers, at J. Read more

Something you probably already know: Crème de la Mer ain’t cheap—but you may recall that we’ve openly praised the lip balm as a bang worth your buck. Read more

A tattoo can either be a permanent art piece or an expensive mistake, and which category it falls under depends on who's tattooing you and how you wear it (e. Read more

"What in the hell is a hair mask?" —Everyone, ever. Read more

It’s not because I hate my body. It’s not that I can’t find a bikini I like or want (I have), or because I think they’re slutty (I think it’s safe to say that nowadays we’re all pretty desensitized to nudity, and anyways, if we’re not, we should be). For me, it’s a matter of style. Read more