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What You Need to Know About Lip Blushing, a "Tattoo" for Fuller Lips

If you’ve been on social media in the past five years, aesthetically, it’s clear—the lips have it. In the past, lip injections were often an undiscussed augmentation. (Then again, most aesthetic alterations were hush-hush until the online beauty renaissance.) Now, there’s over 1.6M hashtags on Instagram with tagged photos of lip injections and lip fillers, and Google searches for “lip injections near me” have continued to increase since 2014. People discuss their injectors openly. In short: filler provides major lip service for the non-invasive aesthetics industry. From injecting filler directly in the lips to plump, to adding filler under the bottom lip to make what you already have look more pronounced, there’s several options out there for increasing your lip real estate, including tattooing. It’s not a new service by any means—permanent makeup has been around for decades—but gone are the days of the stark, fade-to-blue lip liner tattoos. Meet lip blushing, the tattoo that not only

This Jelly Nails Trend Will Make You So Nostalgic For the '90s

Summer 2019 is sadly coming to an end (RIP,) but will go down in beauty history as the summer of experimentation. Want to smear some glitter tears on your face à la Euphoria ? Feel like drawing a geometric liner in bright neon ? How about a manicure that looks like actual jelly on your fingers? Jelly nails, also known as glass nails, have taken over Instagram for its fun colors and optical illusion effect. The trend embraces the "anything goes" vibe of beauty looks this summer. "So many of my clients come in and opt for jelly in the most fun colors," says nail artist Dan Renée. "It’s a great way to try new things because of its transparent nature." Renée, who works her manicuring magic at Wild Oleander Beauty Bar in Brooklyn, credits the trend to good ol' '90s nostalgia. "Jelly polish pairs so well with glitter; a not so subtle nod to a '90s classic, jelly sandals," she adds. "It's a great way to add subtle dimension to

ELLE Editorial: Lip Service

Head-turning lip color is intense yet weightless thanks to bold new formulas by Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup. In other words, you're made in the shade. Lipstick, Dior Rouge Ultra Care in Violet. Coat, N°21 by Alessandro Dell’Acqua. Richard Burbridge For a classic red, Philips used Dior Rouge Ultra Care in Bloom. The formula’s Camelina and jojoba oils condition lips. Richard Burbridge Philips combined Dior Rouge Ultra Care in Jungle with Dior Rouge Ultra Care Liquid in Wonder to create a deep, rosy nude. Dress, Claudia Li. Richard Burbridge Lipstick, Dior Rouge Ultra Care in Bliss. Coat, Piazza Sempione. Richard Burbridge Philips buffed the edges of Dior Rouge Ultra Care in Violet and Dior Rouge Ultra Care Liquid in Fantasy for a berry-stained ombré effect. Sweater, Priscavera. Richard Burbridge Lipstick, Dior Ultra Care Liquid in Fantasy. Gown, Jonathan Cohen. Richard Burbridge Rouge Dior Ultra Ca

Simple Grilled Ribs

Let ribs sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Cut pork between rib bones into 2- or 3-rib sections. Pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper (about 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt per 1 lb. ribs; check the butcher’s label on your package for the weight).

Zoë Kravitz Just Launched a Lipstick Collection with YSL Beauty

Zoe Kravitz is no professional makeup artist, but the the actress, model, and perennial cool girl knows her way around a makeup bag. Her expertise? Bold, vibrant lipsticks. When I walked into my interview with Kravitz on a sunny summer day in NYC at The Plaza Hotel, she took one look at me and said, "I think a bright color lipstick would look really pretty on your skin tone." As a typically color-averse lipstick lover— nude lipsticks and glosses are my area of expertise—I was pleasantly surprised when she reached for a stunning bright red matte shade with an subtle orange undertone. "Yep, Scout's Red is the one. Really bright poppy reds look great on brown skin." Scout's Red No. 124, named after her dog Scout who wears a red bandana, is one of three reds in Zoe Kravitz new collection for YSL's classic Rouge Pur Couture lipstick collection . Kravitz designed six exclusive shades for the line. Scout's Red can seem intimidating at first, as with mos

Digaag Qumbe (Yogurt-Coconut Chicken)

Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add ginger, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, and cardamom; season generously with salt. Cook, stirring, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add reserved tomato mixture to pot and stir well to combine. Stir in yogurt and tomato paste, cover pot, and simmer 10 minutes. Add potato and carrot and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are nearly tender, 15–18 minutes.

How to Curl Your Hair With a Straightener

Courtesy of Justine Marjan Achieving curls that look lived-in, natural, and (dare I say it?) "effortless" is not easy. The first step to getting it right, however, is to use the proper hot tool: A flatiron. Yes, you can get perfect curls by using a straightener . And, if you get the technique right, you'll never be at risk of having cheesy curls that look ready for a high school prom in the early aughts. "I think the flatiron gives you so much more of a natural beachy look as opposed to a curling iron. It looks cooler. It's edgier,” says celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan, who works with Kim Kardashian, Ashley Graham, Olivia Culpo, and Katherine McNamara (whose curls you see above were, indeed, created solely with a flatiron). She tells ELLE.com, "People don't realize the effect that you can get with a flat iron. If I could only have one iron in my kit, I would definitely have the GHD Platinum Plus Styler because I can get a sleek look or a volumi

I Did my Makeup Like a Duchess for a Week, and You Can Too

Timothy Smith The day is May 19, 2018. The world’s first biracial royal ascends the church steps to be greeted by her actual Prince Charming. He bites his lip and utters the words that lip-readers decipher around the world: “I’m so lucky.” So lucky, indeed. A woman became a capital-d Duchess that day. And on July 15th, I became one too. I’ve been obsessed with all things royal since rumors of the dreamy couple began, and Twitter users/amateur detectives were tracking flights from Toronto to London. All of Megan Markle's beauty looks seemed so effortless—just like her wedding day. She lets her skin shine through (hello, freckles!) while also having fun and experimenting with makeup. I decided to take inspiration from her royal highness while adding a bit of funk to her classic looks. Truth: I’m not a princess (yet!) but I do love makeup and pulling inspiration from meaningful places. My quest was simple: transform into my very own version of the Duchess. Instead of overse

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