September 1, 2023 – Air Mail Look

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Beauty

What’s the Skinny?

Skin slugging, skin cycling, micro-needling, gua sha–ing … skin advice is invading all corners of social media, and one doctor is out to bust some myths

Beauty

The Revenge Face

The latest divorce trend involves a visit to the plastic surgeon

Wellness

Designer Drugs

A fashion designer who got his start with Oscar de la Renta is adding high style to his marijuana dispensary, and it’s attracting an unlikely clientele

Sex & Relationships

Let’s Talk About Sexts

Sexting may be our lingua franca, but we could still be more fluent. One woman bones up with an expert

By Judith Newman

What’s the Skinny? Skin slugging, skin cycling, micro-needling, gua sha–ing … skin advice is invading all corners of social media, and one doctor is out to bust some myths

By Linda Wells

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Glossier Unglossed What gave Glossier its cool? One former employee reveals the stardust surrounding its founder on the eve of the Glossy bomb(dot-com)shell

By Brennan Kilbane

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The Revenge Face The latest divorce trend involves a visit to the plastic surgeon

By Tatiana Boncompagni Hoover

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Fresh Start

September is the month of new beginnings, the adult version of back-to-school, with its crisp productivity and check-the-boxes accomplishments. But instead of pencils and erasers, we’re sourcing liners and concealers; instead of lunch boxes, we’re eyeing a new tote. It’s time to double down on skin care, polish those loafers, and hit Refresh

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Photo: Torkil Gudnason/Trunk Archive

Power Pout From soap operas to Bravo, Lisa Rinna’s cropped hair, full lips, and feisty attitude have propelled her to stardom. Here’s how it all comes together

By Lisa Rinna

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Pretty as a Picture

Who’s to blame for today’s unattainable beauty standards? The original Renaissance women and the men who painted them

By Louisa McKenzie

Carry Load Us Up Rucking—basically, walking with a weighted backpack—is my new favorite form of exercise, giving me a low-impact cardio workout while…

Spritz Sunny Delight Sometimes you spritz yourself with a dark, moody perfume and slip out for a late dinner in a velvet banquette. And sometimes you’re meeting friends…

Organize CARRY ON! One thing I took to heart in my 12 days as a Girl Scout was: Be prepared. I tend to carry everything, for any scenario, in my bag at all times…

Visit Wheels Up! The most discerning travelers know that Europe is best experienced in temperate, less crowded autumn. Gardena Grödnerhof …

Apply Magic Wand From the man who brought us Better than Sex mascara comes a new makeup line with another winning formula. The man is Jerrod Blandino…

Nourish Grow, Baby, Grow I knew it was a bad idea at the time. And yet I still got an emergency brow shaping at a European Wax Center, and six weeks later…

Carry Load Us Up Rucking—basically, walking with a weighted backpack—is my new favorite form of exercise, giving me a low-impact cardio workout while…

Spritz Sunny Delight Sometimes you spritz yourself with a dark, moody perfume and slip out for a late dinner in a velvet banquette. And sometimes you’re meeting friends…

Organize CARRY ON! One thing I took to heart in my 12 days as a Girl Scout was: Be prepared. I tend to carry everything, for any scenario, in my bag at all times…

Visit Wheels Up! The most discerning travelers know that Europe is best experienced in temperate, less crowded autumn. Gardena Grödnerhof …

Apply Magic Wand From the man who brought us Better than Sex mascara comes a new makeup line with another winning formula. The man is Jerrod Blandino…

Nourish Grow, Baby, Grow I knew it was a bad idea at the time. And yet I still got an emergency brow shaping at a European Wax Center, and six weeks later…

What a Racket! Don’t keep your eye entirely on the ball—the players at the U.S. Open have spectacular hair, thanks to a top-secret salon

By Lauren Larson

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Gwyneth’s Body-Double Trouble Paltrow’s stand-in for Shallow Hal, Ivy Snitzer, reveals what happened—22 years after the film’s release

By Amelia Tait

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“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.” ― Yves Saint Laurent

Designer Drugs A fashion designer who got his start with Oscar de la Renta is adding high style to his marijuana dispensary, and it’s attracting an unlikely clientele

By Bridget Foley

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Getting into Bed with Emma Chamberlain The YouTuber, coffee purveyor, and Lancôme ambassador shares her evening routine in exquisite detail

By Jensen Davis

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What’s the Skinny?

The Revenge Face

Designer Drugs

Let’s Talk About Sexts

That’s Hot?

What’s the Skinny? Skin slugging, skin cycling, micro-needling, gua sha–ing … skin advice is invading all corners of social media, and one doctor is out to bust some myths

Glossier Unglossed What gave Glossier its cool? One former employee reveals the stardust surrounding its founder on the eve of the Glossy bomb(dot-com)shell

The Revenge Face The latest divorce trend involves a visit to the plastic surgeon

Fresh Start

Power Pout From soap operas to Bravo, Lisa Rinna’s cropped hair, full lips, and feisty attitude have propelled her to stardom. Here’s how it all comes together

Pretty as a Picture

Who’s to blame for today’s unattainable beauty standards? The original Renaissance women and the men who painted them

What a Racket! Don’t keep your eye entirely on the ball—the players at the U.S. Open have spectacular hair, thanks to a top-secret salon

Gwyneth’s Body-Double Trouble Paltrow’s stand-in for Shallow Hal, Ivy Snitzer, reveals what happened—22 years after the film’s release

“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.” ― Yves Saint Laurent

Designer Drugs A fashion designer who got his start with Oscar de la Renta is adding high style to his marijuana dispensary, and it’s attracting an unlikely clientele

Getting into Bed with Emma Chamberlain The YouTuber, coffee purveyor, and Lancôme ambassador shares her evening routine in exquisite detail

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OUR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER ARE

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Financial & Business Operations

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Chief Strategy Adviser

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