The Top Shelf

The Top Shelf

Athena Calderone, Interior Designer, Author, + Chef

"I want to be able to put my skincare and makeup on in five minutes, and what I really want is results. I’m 45, and I definitely don’t feel like I look my age."Read more >

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Morgan McLachlan, Founder and Master Distiller, Amass

On why her supplement routine does the heavy lifting for strong nails and clearer skinRead more >

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Jess Hannah Révész, Founder And Designer, J. Hannah And Ceremony

On "handscaping," a magical clear mascara, and why sometimes the best-for-you workout is the one that *feels* bestRead more >

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Jenna Lyons, Founder, Loveseen

The former J. Crew Creative Director on her new beauty venture and the $9 highlighter that looks good on everyoneRead more >

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Allison McNamara & Cassondra Kaeding

With a celebrity colorist for a fiancée, stay-at-home hair color isn't a big dealRead more >

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The Best Top Shelves: Part II

Five interviews to read when you're trying to become a writer, editor, or person with a jobRead more >

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Hunter Harris, Staff Writer, Vulture

Your favorite tweeter unlocked the winning formula for clear skinRead more >

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And The Best Top Shelves Are…

Five different interviews that span nearly a decadeRead more >

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Beth Bugdaycay, Designer + Co-founder, Foundrae

The it-jewelry designer who's a case study on leaning into your personal styleRead more >

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Sierra Tishgart, Co-Founder + Co-CEO, Great Jones

"I’ve been saying that I have 'startup face,' which is just a deep level of exhaustion. I will fall asleep everywhere now—friends' parties, inopportune places in my own home..."Read more >

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Carly Cardellino, Beauty Director, Cosmopolitan

Joined by husband Giovanni Vaccaro and baby Delfina—three for the price of one!Read more >

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Carl Ray, Makeup Artist

On dyslexia, tattoos, and working for Michelle ObamaRead more >

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Laura Dern, Actor

Turns out that the wigs on Little Women were covert deep conditionersRead more >

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Ali Wong, Comedian

The Always Be My Maybe star on motherhood and the lip balm that makes her feel like Marie AntonietteRead more >

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Katie Sturino, Founder, Megababe

On how to make the career transition from PR agent, to famous Instagram dog owner, to fashion blogger, and then finally, to brand founderRead more >

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Thaleia Karafyllidou, Editor-In-Chief, Vogue Greece

While we're dreaming about Greek beaches, the Greek obsess over Better Than Sex mascara.Read more >

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Ziwe Fumudoh, Comedian

With every really good skincare product she still doesn't know the purpose ofRead more >

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Radhika Jones, Editor-In-Chief, Vanity Fair

On makeup tutorials and finding time to read 50 books a yearRead more >

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Lily Aldridge, Model

"I kind of have two routines—the quick one when I’m half asleep getting my kids to school, and then my more luxurious one during nap time."Read more >

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Rebecca Rittenhouse, Actor

The Mindy Project star on the lotion that's creamy enough to moisturize dry, winter legs, but smooth enough so that you can easily pull up your pants right afterRead more >

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Constance Jablonski, Model

Maybe the only French model who thinks using Homeoplasmine on your lips is "a bad idea."Read more >