An Oral History of Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards

In 1996, naming a beauty product “the best” was a wild—and some said really terrible— idea. In honor of 30 years, founding editor in chief Linda Wells and other key players share why, and how, they did it anyway.

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5 Swimsuit Trends You Must Try

If you are a lot like me, chances are you’ve worn your standard swimsuit for years—that classic black two piece or adorable polka-dot bikini. While

Trend to Try: Graphic Liner

Graphic liner is not for the faint of heart. Not only is it attention grabbing, but it has a higher difficulty level than your average

History in Fashion: The Tracksuit

So much of the modern woman’s wardrobe finds its origins in the world of sport, and the tracksuit – unsurprisingly, given the name – is

The History of J. Crew

J. Crew originally started out as Popular Merchandise, Inc., founded in 1947 by Mitchell Cinader and Saul Charles. They started out by selling low-priced women’s

On Trend: Walk The A-Line

A-line skirts have been on trend for quite some time and there is no surprise that this will continue into 2015. With the holidays coming

What to Wear on a Second Interview

This outfit is even more important than your first interview outfit. Of course it’s your personality and skills that really matter, but your appearance is

Look of the Week by Mango

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Anatomy of a Perfume Bottle

Did you know that each perfume bottle is uniquely designed to correlate with it’s own scent? Throughout history, fragrance bottles have developed a rich story

The At Home Classic Manicure

Skip the time-consuming and costly trips to the salon and perfectly polish your nails at home. With the right equipment, your favorite polish color and

History in Fashion: The Tracksuit

So much of the modern woman’s wardrobe finds its origins in the world of sport, and the tracksuit – unsurprisingly, given the name – is

8 Products to Keep Your Skin Glowing

Our sun-kissed summer facade has long since faded, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept dull, lifeless-looking skin all winter long. This season we

Organic Foundations for Summer

Beauty lovers: be aware! The FDA doesn’t regulate what ingredients go into makeup products or the labels that are placed on them. Your best bet

Best Face Masks for Oily Skin

Face masks are the easiest way for a quick fix. Unlike serums, oils or moisturizers, face masks aren’t absorbed into the skin. Instead, they sit

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