Priscilla Ono, who’s been a Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist since the brand’s inception, has always been generous with her advice, often referencing the hacks she uses on her most famous client.
This past weekend was no exception as she chatted with HelloGiggles at Sephoria, Sephora’s first-ever beauty event and delved into her advice for getting glowy in cold weather that tends to dry us out.
First, while she acknowledges that most of us tend to go for hydrating foundations, there’s also a major downside: they don’t hold up when you’re constantly shifting from cold air outside to artificial heat inside. To that same point, matte formulas can be extremely drying. So what’s a guy or gal to do? According to Ono, you’ve got to mix things up; specifically your skin care and coverage.
“One of my hacks is I always like to mix a little bit of facial cream or facial oil. I love facial oils, like two drops into your foundation, mix it, apply it, and your skin looks gorgeous,” she said.
There’s also the option of using primer, which has long been debated as a product that’s either absolutely necessary or totally optional. Ono appears to agree with the latter, except when you want that longwear effect. In that case, prep before you cover. And if you want that lighter, second-skin feel, mix it with your foundation before applying.
“A little trick that I do for something a little lighter on the skin, is that I mix 50% of primer and 50% of foundation, and it almost makes like a tinted moisturizer,”she said, while also adding, “I put that on all over, and it just gives me a really nice, easy-wear foundation. I’ve actually done that on Rihanna a few times, too.”
The result is not-quite-full coverage that doesn’t feel too heavy and still deliver an easy, luminous finish. If it’s Rihanna-approved, we’re definitely trying it.
What’s better than free candy on Halloween? Our opinion may be unpopular, but we’d say a full rundown of what to expect from Sephora’s Beauty Insider Holiday Sale suffices.
The mecca of all things hair, skin and makeup has already launched most of its holiday offerings, but the fun has quite literally just begun. Here’s what you need to know about the annual sale, whether you’re a VIB Rouge member or still working your way up the Insider ranks.
For starters, the sale dates are different according to your status. The entire Beauty Insider program, which is free to join, is tiered so your rewards are according to how much you spend. The more you spend, the better the discounts–make sense?
Once you spend over $350 in a year, you gain “VIB” status, and for purchases that total over $1000, you get to be a VIB Rouge, the highest rank of them all.
As first revealed in a post from the popular Instagram account TrendMood1, those with a VIB Rouge stamp will have exclusive sale access (20 percent off purchases online and in-store) November 2-5 with the code ROUGEBONUS.
Next up are VIB members, who will have also have 20 percent off their purchases online and in-store the weekend of November 9-12 with the code VIBBONUS. And finally, basic level Insiders will get 15 percent off their purchases the weekend of November 16-19 with the code BIBONUS.
The best part of this entire extravaganza is that there’s still time to dissect Sephora’s website and start bookmarking what products you plan on purchasing…as long as they don’t sell out first. Good luck!
There’s something exquisitely delightful about celebrity Halloween costumes.
During Halloweekend (and on Halloween itself), Instagram turns into a kind of red carpet—a virtual one filled with whimsical get-ups, rather than a physical one covered in evening gowns. And that’s because celebrities tend to take Halloween more seriously than we do. Honestly, they take it more seriously than anyone we know.
Chrissy Teigen is one of several incredible women on the cover of Glamour’s “Women of the Year” this month. It’s an honorable feat, highlighting the power and diversity of women this year. Still, some people on the internet choose to concentrate on something else: Teigen’s looks.
One such hater was a person named “Heidi” who told Teigen on Twitter that her Glamour cover—which featured the model smizing in a white turtleneck—was “quite frankly, awful” and suggested that she wasn’t “magazine cover material.” “This photo of you is quite frankly, awful. At first glance I didn’t recognize you. I know you don’t give a damn, but girl if you’re going to be magazine cover material, make it worth it,” Heidi wrote.
Not having it, Teigen responded with her usual Chrissy-Teigen clap back. In a sarcastic response, Teigen thanked Heidi for her criticism and asked her for “tips and tricks” as well as “past covers” she’s shot for help. “thank you, Heidi. in the future I will try harder to be the best cover model. if you could please send me specific tips and tricks (or past covers you’ve shot for reference!) that would be so awesome,” Teigen wrote.
Of course, Teigen’s response won over the internet, with several people cheering and laughing at her response. Heidi also responded to Teigen by clapping back to those who stood by the model. She also changed her photoshopped her head on Teigen’s on her Glamour cover and made the picture icon. So it looks like it’s clap backs all around.
October nights are made better by horror movies. Few things feel as distinctly autumnal as snuggling up with a cozy blanket, flipping on Netflix and spending hours alternately terrified, intrigued, surprised and disgusted by the scares horror directors have in store for their viewers.
And horror movies, of course, are made better by wine.
Selecting a bottle of wine for any occasion usually involves some basic math: How many people are drinking? How long will you be drinking? And what snacks will you pair this wine with? This calculus becomes a little more onerous when movies are involved.
Do Alfred Hitchcock classics pair better with reds or whites? Reds give off a kind of haunted vibe you can’t really get with anything else, but what if you’re flipping on a lighter-hearted scary movie? It’s hard enough to figure out how to complement the tasting notes of foods—complementing the “tasting notes” of films is seriously next-level.
And don’t get me started on quantity. How long is the movie? How many people are watching it? How quickly can you expect to down a bottle over the course of a film?
This mental interrogation is seemingly unending—and incredibly daunting. Which is why we’ve turned to the experts. Here, two sommeliers give us recommendations for delicious (generally affordable!) wines to drink with some of the best scary movies on our watch-lists. Whip out your laptops and get ready to drink up.
The Babadook (2014)
“Aussie wine for an Aussie film. A classic in the making, the Penfolds Max’s Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon is as drinkable now as it will be in 10-15 years. The suspense that builds throughout [the movie] is the perfect parallel for this wine, which will intensify and develop in sync with this 95-minute film.” —Amanda McCrossin, sommelier and YouTube vlogger
Wine:Penfolds Max’s Grape(s): Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon Region: South Australia Price: $19.99
“Nothing will make you think of the little boy in the film more than this Blue-Eyed Boy wine from Molly Dooker. A ripe Australian Shiraz with a kick of black and blue fruit [offers] plenty of body and oaky flavors [sure] to help cope with mommy issues.” —Fernando Beteta, master sommelier
“Practice safe sipping. A campy and slightly silly choice, Promisqous seems like the perfect wine for this occasion, as the name ‘implies a wanton disregard for convention.’ This film and wine definitely break the barriers of convention, with an unorthodox plot and unusual blend of Syrah, Cab, Grenache and Petite Sirah, [respectively].” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:Promisqous Red Wine Grape(s): Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petite Sirah Region: California Price: $12
“Predator Old Vine Zinfandel: Old vines make better wines, [with] more concentrated flavors and power. Zinfandel is jammy, ripe and spicy.” —Fernando Beteta (Plus, Beteta adds, the wine has literally has the word “predator” in its name.)
“Alfred Hitchcock was a straight-up wine geek. In addition to being an invited member of the legendary Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (a group of like-minded nerds who love wine from the region of Burgundy), Hitchcock purchased a vineyard in Santa Cruz, where he hosted the likes of Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant. and Jimmy Stewart.
The only appropriate wine in this situation would therefore be a wine as well crafted and legendary as this cinematic masterpiece—[a wine] that pays homage to his love of Burgundy and the wines of California where his beloved vineyard once was. The Calera Pinot Noirs are some of the most Burgundian in style from California, and show a precision and focus that falls right in line with this film.” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:Calera Grape(s): Pinot Noir Region: Central Coast, California Price: $29.99
“Alfred Hitchcock was an avid wine collector and had a cellar in California. He seems [like] the type who’d be very sophisticated in his selections and taste. The Chateau Haut Batailley Pauillac 2014 is a classic French Bordeaux with history and aristocracy.” —Fernando Beteta
“A low-budget film that does something a little different very well. It’s only 77 minutes, [meaning] it’s not quite long enough for the average person to down a full bottle. But it’s the perfect [length] for a can (which equals half a bottle)!
The Sans Carbonic Carignan is a little funky and weird, but in the best way possible. Not unlike the film, there is real integrity and ‘production value’ in this wine, sourced from an organic single vineyard. [The Sans Carbonic Carignan is made] using a method called carbonic maceration, which often produces cheap wines. [But] this version is done really well, [making] the wine easy to drink with its juicy, red-fruited, brambly and slightly fizzy goodness.” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:Sans Carbonic Carignan Grape(s): Carignan Region: Mendocina, California Price: $15/can
AHS: Murder House (2011)
“This series from Ryan Murphy brings out some seriously twisted themes and left me feeling all sorts of surprised, uncomfortable and seriously satisfied. [The] dream team of a cast makes this odd web of twisted, demonic, erotic and downright disturbing moments believable and surprisingly realistic.
By doing all the wrong things in all the right ways, Murphy breaks a few barriers—and demolishes stereotypes with a zero-f****-given mentality akin to Charles Smith and his The Velvet Devil Merlot from Washington State. Smith puts Merlot into the driver’s seat of a Bugatti Chrion and lets her rip around a hairpin turn worthy of the devil herself. Sit down, twist off and click play to get your heart racing and have you screaming ‘gimme more’ (yes, like Britney).” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:The Velvet Devil Grape(s): Merlot Region: Washington State Price: $11.99
“Hacienda Lopez de Haro Reserva 2013: Rioja wines have a sanguine flavor—earthy, gamey and bloody. The wines pair with almost every food, as they’re lighter than darker grapes, but still have plenty of structure.” —Fernando Beteta
“Classic California meets classic California. Psycho has remained a seminal film—not only in the horror genre, but also across the board in cinematic history. The classic, vintage feel of the film is as artful as it is edgy, and I could think of no better wine to echo a similar sentiment than Mayacamas from Napa Valley.
One of the great historic wineries, not much has changed about the old building that lives way atop the Mayacamas range on Mt. Veeder. Stylistically, the wines are as long-lived as this film, and even current vintages will transport you to another time in Napa Valley’s history.
As the whites are more approachable in their youth than the reds, I’m recommending the Mayacamas chardonnay to enjoy while you watch Norman Bates work out his mommy issues.” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:Mayacamas Grape(s): Chardonnay Region: Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California Price: $49.99
“Mommy’s other best friend is Pinot Noir—specifically, Block Nine Pinot Noir Caiden’s Vineyard 2017. The Caiden’s vineyard is named after the winemaker’s son. The Block Nine Pinot Noir [offers] red fruits, soft tannins and mouthwatering acidity.” —Fernando Beteta
“A low budget plus a little dose of modern equals a bona fide hit. Despite making the Blair Witch Project for a staggeringly low $60,000, the movie’s producers employed ultra-modern marketing techniques to make it one of the most successful independent films of all time.
[Given this,] I felt the film was deserving of a wine that hustled as hard as it did. Enter: Dirty & Rowdy. This grape juice eschews fancy winemaking techniques employed by popular blockbuster wines in favor of a more natural, raw style their devoted cult following can’t get enough of.
But when the fire-plagued 2017 vintage erupted, the kids at Dirty & Rowdy had to embrace a few modern winemaking techniques to save the taste. What resulted was a perfect blend of [modern and natural]—a wine that ‘brings aromatic healing, salvation, and redemption.’ Shaky camera work and snot-faced girl aside, I think these two are a match made in cinematic heaven.” —Amanda McCrossin
“I ain’t afraid of no ghosts. Whether you believe the story fiction or faux, the film and all its subsequent iterations tells a pretty graphic and horrifying ghost story. As the haunted house is located in Amityville, a small town in Long Island, N.Y., I think the Wolffer Estate Cabernet Franc from the same area will be just the thing you need to take off the edge [while watching this film].” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:Wolffer Estate ‘Caya’ Grape(s): Cabernet Franc Region: Long Island, New York Price: $32.99
A Quiet Place (2018)
“Don’t make a sound! The pop of champagne, the squeak of a corkscrew—anything that makes noise is off limits. Naturally I went to my favorite screw top wine that only makes a small crack when opening: Broadbent Vinho Verde. It’s light, bright and won’t stain your couch when you inevitably jump when a noise is finally made.” —Amanda McCrossin
“If they hear you, they hunt you. Rule #1: Don’t make a sound. Rule #2: Never leave the path. Rule #3: Red means run. When you can’t speak, your other senses increase. [Which is why I’ve chosen] Luca Malbec 2015, a dark red wine with intense aromatics and a visually appealing, almost pitch-black center.” —Fernando Beteta
Wine:Luca Malbec 2015 Grape(s): Malbec Region: Mendoza, Argentina Price: $29.99
Stranger Things (2016-present)
“Netflix and Chill with Ramona. Grab your Blondie T-shirt and a pair of leg warmers. As this show is ALL about the 1980s and definitely binge-worthy, I picked a wine that would capture the essence of the decade and allow you to have something to sip on the whole way.
At only 7.5% alcohol, Ramona is an updated and improved homage to the popular wine spritzers of the ’80s. From former sommelier Jordan Salcito, I’m obsessed with the Ruby Grapefruit which comes in cute canned four-packs! There’s a hint of sweetness, but enough acidity and low enough alcohol to keep you hydrated and perfectly buzzed for the entire two seasons.” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:Ramona Grape(s): ZIBIBBO Region: Sicily Price: $20 for four-pack
“’I ate his liver with fava beans and a nice Chianti.’ While Chianti suffered permanent reputation damage as a result of this iconic line from The Silence of the Lambs film, the original line from the novel by Thomas Harris references a ‘big Amarone,’ instead.
It’s a stronger and much more apt choice for the sophisticated Dr. Lecter, as Chianti in that era was a more pedestrian and cheap wine (remember your grandma’s chianti in the basket bottle?!). Still, the writers were quite right to swap out the wine, as Amarone in the ’90s was very much an unknown (with few being exported out of Italy) that would have been lost on most of the audience.
Amarone is my first choice for this pairing, but a less expensive option is its baby sister, Valpolicella Ripasso, a sound alternative under $20.” —Amanda McCrossin
“Has to be a Chianti for Hannibal. The Castello di Volpaia literally translates to ‘the fox’s den,’ and this medieval village in Tuscany has been making wines for centuries.” —Fernando Beteta
“Spoiler alert: While there aren’t many people who haven’t seen or at least heard about the seminal scene at the prom, I should note that this Hogwash Rosé pays homage to what goes down toward the end of the film for poor Carrie. I think maybe I’ll just leave it at that ;).” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:Hogwash Rosé Grape(s): Grenache Region: California Price: $18
“The Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2017 is made with ‘super natural’ winemaking, meaning it falls into the category of ‘natural’ wines that do not use chemicals, added fertilizers or pesticides. They also draw on a minimal use of sulphur.” —Fernando Beteta (A super natural wine for a supernatural film? Sign us up.)
“Hereditary is deeply complicated and nuanced—layered with thematic symbols, talismans and curiosities that take a keen eye to spot. As you ingest (and subsequently dissect) the film, I’m sure you’ll be left pondering the demonic, satan-worshipping elements that drive the plot.
The urban wine myth surrounding the Rothschild-owned Opus One in Napa Valley (and Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux) has been a subject of debate for conspiracy theorists, anchored to idea that the family was among some of the biggest satan worshippers in history.
While both wineries are filled with icons and architectural elements that support many of these claims, nothing can be said for certain. I think it makes both of these wineries (which, by the way, produce two of the most complicated, nuanced and layered wines in the world) perfect pairings for this film. As both of these wines are incredibly expensive, I’ve included two less expensive second labels they make as well.” —Amanda McCrossin
Wine:Opus One Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec Region: Napa Valley, California Price: $499.99
Wine:Overture by Opus One Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec Region: Napa Valley, California Price: $130
Wine:Mouton Rothschild Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot Region: Bordeaux, France Price: $599.99
Wine:Mouton Cadet Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Region: Bordeaux, France Price: $14.99
“13 generation winemakers—passed from father to son since 1481—the Chaves in Northern Rhône continue to make wines like their ancestors. The Mon Coeur (my heart) is a spicy blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre.” —Fernando Beteta
Out of the entire royal family, Meghan Markle seems the most relatable. Perhaps it’s her messy buns. Perhaps it’s her start as a struggling American actress. But there’s something about the 27-year-old that screams “Most Relatable.”
The Duchess of Sussex proved her relatability on Wednesday when she and her husband, Prince Harry, visited New Zealand as the final stop on their 16-day royal tour. For the occasion, Markle wore a color-coordinated blue set, consisting of a Givenchy sweater and a matching skirt, which was completely see-through when the sun shone on it. The skirt, which Markle wore as she met and shook hands with fans, featured sheer stripes near her waist, exposing the underwear or bodysuit she wore underneath.
It’s unclear if Markle’s skirt was meant to be sheer, but judging from how many celebrities show their bodysuits underneath see-through dresses and skirts these days, we wouldn’t be surprised if Markle’s exposed underwear was a part of her look.
If the look was accidental, however, it only proves Markle’s relatabilty. Who hasn’t unintentionally worn something see-through and didn’t know it?
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