I’m going to come out and say it—”Hocus Pocus” was a cultural reset. The 1993 film was brought to audiences by director Kenny Ortega (who also gave us the “High School Music” franchise) and starred legendary actors Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker as witchcraft’s ultimate trio—The Sanderson…
Halloween is quickly approaching and before you know it, you’ll be scratching your head while trying to put together a last minute costume. And if you find yourself in this situation with only your makeup collection at your disposal, allow artist Kimberley Margarita to inspire you. Kimberley Margarita is a…
What is it with every celebrity on the planet launching a makeup line? When did that suddenly become the hot thing to do for every singer, actor or model with a following? I mean, I can’t hate the hustle. Many stars have proven that starting a makeup line is an…
Back in the day, there were only a handful of makeup brands available for purchase at beauty salons and convenience stores. Now with the internet and social media, hundreds of beauty brands have been able to flourish. Some of our go to makeup products come from brands you won’t find…
Drag is more popular than ever before, thanks in large part to “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Before “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” the drag world was very insular and today, it’s practically mainstream. Because it’s become so popular, it’s allowed performers who don’t fit the mold of a “traditional drag queen” to rise…
When it comes to makeup, there’s nothing worse than going home with a new eyeliner or shadow and putting it on to reveal a sheer gray rather than the opaque black you were expecting. Ladies, we don’t have time for that kind of makeup product. Speaking personally, when I go…
Ladies, we know it’s hard (although fun) to go makeup shopping. There are hundreds of brands out there and almost every one of them promises to have the best in eyes, face and lips. However, if you’re married to one brand then you’re not experiencing the full spectrum that the…
You won’t meet a single woman on the planet who doesn’t want long and fluttering eyelashes. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t bestowed with this ideal and have to go about other means to compensate. Mascara is an old faithful, however, it only goes so far. False eyelashes give a dramatic…
Despite not being able to go to bars, parades or parties, June is still Pride Month and the show must go on. While the month is winding down, this weekend is your last opportunity to part take in 2020 Pride activities, many of which are happening virtually and are 100%…
Lora Arellano is the co-founder and CEO of Melt Cosmetics. Melt was established in 2012 by Arellano and Dana Bromar, first creating colorful and highly pigmented lipsticks. Over the years, the brand has grown exponentially and is now sold at Sephora. Arellano gained traction in the makeup world through her…
