The #ITGTopShelfie interview series focuses on the beauty routines of Into The Gloss’ lovely, accomplished, and loyal community of readers. Submit your own on Instagram—post your Top Shelfie (tag us @intothegloss!) and include the hashtag #ITGTopShelfie for a chance to be featured on ITG. “Hi! I’m Schae (@Schaebreezy_ ) and I am currently a Social
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When I was in my twenties, living in London, my new boyfriend invited me to a bar to meet his friends. After a long day at the office, I headed out. The moment I opened the door, I slammed into a wall of sound and chaos. In hindsight, it was probably a small British pub,
“I was born in Queens, New York. My mother has a very thick accent, and she’s third generation Queens. I moved to Port Washington, Long Island, and that’s where I was throughout high school. Then, I lived in New York City for college, and went to Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, studying drama.
“I was born in Queens, New York. My mother has a very thick accent, and she’s third generation Queens. I moved to Port Washington, Long Island, and that’s where I was throughout high school. Then, I lived in New York City for college, and went to Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, studying drama.
A few weeks ago, my friend Catherine invited us over for dinner, and when I sent the obligatory what-can-I-bring text she replied… “Can you bring dessert?” And of course I was happy to — it feels like the kind of assignment that can be interpreted as loosely or as lazily as you’d like, and usually
Last week, 12 readers shared favorite parts of their homes. Everyone loved the photos and immediately requested a round two. We are happy to oblige! Here are 11 more cozy corners… Above: “Ever since we got married, my husband and I have moved apartments every 1-2 years and have often had roommates. So, we’ve rarely
Mother’s Day is coming up on May 8th, and a few readers have requested a gift guide. I know many people have complicated mother/daughter relationships and find the day stressful, so please feel free to skip. But, if you’d like, here are 13 fun ideas for the mothers and mother figures in your lives… Wiggle
“Hiii. My name is Ciarra (@cbozthepoetess)! I am an interdisciplinary artist and art educator formally based in Los Angeles, but now I’m an East Coast shorty again located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. I am actually preparing for my MFA program at MICA in Baltimore for the fall! My art practice centers around self-portraiture, movement-based
The #ITGTopShelfie interview series focuses on the beauty routines of Into The Gloss’ lovely, accomplished, and loyal community of readers. Submit your own on Instagram—post your Top Shelfie (tag us @intothegloss!) and include the hashtag #ITGTopShelfie for a chance to be featured on ITG. “Hi! I’m Ife Obi (@ife_o)! Four years ago, I transitioned from
The day we buried my mother was the second worst day of my life, the first being the day she died. Happiness and good cheer felt like distant memories. They felt like something I’d lost when she died. But my mom knew that even in the darkest times, we can still laugh; we can still
Here’s a puzzle: A home-cooked meal is often most beneficial on nights when you’re extremely hungry and just don’t feel like cooking. I’ve had, um, experience with this conundrum. As a food writer and the author of I Dream of Dinner, I spend all day creating recipes, so I don’t always want to keep cooking once
What are you wearing as the weather warms up? Lately, I’ve been wearing straight jeans, and I’m planning to pack this shirt for summer trips. This week, Shopbop is offering up to 15% to 25% off, depending on the size of your order. Here are 12 favorite picks… Thoughts? I also love these, always and
Last fall, Anton and I strolled over to the neighborhood playground. We didn’t have any plans in mind or friends to meet, we were just knocking around, seeing where the lazy day would take us. And, lo and behold, we found… …a classic bouncy ball. The diameter was only 2.5 inches, so we were surprised
The mothers roam through the corridors of my mind. They are my past selves, and I am them. They lean against doorjambs, offering advice. They frown, wondering why I let my daughter play alone in the backyard; or why I haven’t yet signed her up for the pancake breakfast. “I’m busy!” I cry. “Things are
Which are you? By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Salad tragedies and where are you on the outdoorsiness scale? 9 COMMENTS
When I was visiting my mom a few weeks ago, we watched the first episode of… Life & Beth, the new Amy Schumer comedy series. The first episode felt a little slow, and since I’m infamously impatient with TV shows (a character flaw I can’t seem to get over), I said we should turn it
It was a summer morning, and I was 15 years old. My best friend, Chloe, sent me a text: “Are you free tonight? A group of us are having a bonfire in Santa Cruz!” Spoiler: I couldn’t make it. I was scheduled to work that evening at our neighborhood sandwich shop, Togos, and at that
On this cloudy Thursday, just for fun, let’s share our secret talents. Mine is… …balancing. I’m weirdly good at balancing on one foot. I took ballet classes as a kid and teenager, and while I wasn’t super flexible and my head is objectively too big for my body, haha, I could balance forever on one
Recently, I gave my husband flowers — specifically, a bunch of tulips from the bodega. They were beautiful but droopy, as tulips often are. I didn’t think much of it, until a reader named Caitlin left a comment on Instagram: “I recently learned that if you poke a straight pin/needle through the stem right at the
If I had to choose a few words and phrases to describe my hair, I’d probably go with long, fine, straight and as slippery as the escargot Julia Roberts sends flying across the room in the dinner scene from Pretty Woman. Needless to say, getting my hair to stay in a bun is a challenge.
There are times in life when all of our voices need to be heard. Like when a Black man is unjustly murdered by the police. Or when a co-worker gets sexually harassed by a fellow teammate. But there are also moments when some of us need to acknowledge that, just maybe, we don’t have a
Grace Farris is a doctor and illustrator, who lives in Austin with her husband and two little boys. (She also contributes a weekly comic to Cup of Jo.) Her new book Mom Milestones comes out tomorrow, and she says, “I’m excited, nervous and grateful.” Here, Grace talks about Texas-style hair, hot girl walks, and the
Living in New York City, the boys have grown up going to museums with us. But wandering around art museums can be tough sledding for energetic little dudes. So! I figured out a trick… This weekend, we drove two hours from Brooklyn to Dia: Beacon, a contemporary art museum north of the city. I love
What are you up to this weekend? We are heading to Dia Beacon, a small art museum north of NYC. I’m curious to see what they’re doing these days, and I always love visiting Richard Serra’s sculptures, which are exciting for kids, too. It’s one of those museums that are full of surprises and delights.
“Hi! I’m Tomi Talabi (@TomiandRizzy) and I’m the co-founder of The Black Beauty Club and Senior Communications Executive at Pinterest. I have been very fortunate to have come to a point in my career where I can merge my passions and try to make some positive impact. Less than 2 years ago, I co-founded The
Reading the comments on Cup of Jo is a guaranteed pick-me-up. You can find everything you need, from friendship tips to breakup advice to sex talk. But, while all reader comments are godsends, I live for those that spark a thread of “omg,” “hahaha,” and “lol.” To add some giggles to your day, here are
The #ITGTopShelfie interview series focuses on the beauty routines of Into The Gloss’ lovely, accomplished, and loyal community of readers. Submit your own on Instagram—post your Top Shelfie (tag us @intothegloss!) and include the hashtag #ITGTopShelfie for a chance to be featured on ITG. “Hi! I’m Asiah James (@xasiahx) and I am a Marketing Director
I remember the very first time I realized my now-husband Max was hot… We were in a parking lot. My car had broken down, and word on the street in our friend group was that he knew his way around cars. At the time we weren’t close, but I knew him enough to feel safe