Shark by Tara, a Masterful Scent That's Perfect for Never
Renowned French perfumer Olivier Cresp recommends having five or six different scents on hand at all times so you’ll be…
Shit I Bought
Welcome to Shit I Bought, a column where we recap the life-changing beauty and fashion purchases of various staffers—and also just stuff we bought on a whim.
Springy Florals, Cute Boots, and the Juicy J 'Stay Fly' Skull Sweatshirt from Supreme
After having a permalance gig with really awful pay, getting laid off the day before my birthday, and a few months of…
Soft Pants, a Jade Pendant, and An Excellent Night Market Fucci Sweatshirt from Taipei
I left for Taiwan with one top-heavy rolling suitcase and a floppy duffel bag filled with a jean jacket and a pair of…
Shit I Bought: Special Rihanna 2017 Edition
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, who has previously been heralded as the most surefire bet to boost your business, presumably spent…
Cat-Themed Treats From Tokyo and Shanghai, Plus a Mélange of Wintry Accessories
I’ve shopped very little this year, which helped me justify participating in a glut of passive consumerism for the…
A Vinyl Miniskirt, Loads of Face Stuff, and the Joyful Simplicity of a Spotify Subscription
So my fellow Jez staffers figured out my dark secret: I buy a lot of shit. Shit I probably shouldn’t buy, but do…
Pimple Patches, Cat Sausages, and Those Dang Dr. Jart's Rubber Masks Again
This week, our guest consumers are Splinter’s Libby Watson and Emma Roller, in a very special Washington, DC episode…
Mod Fall Clothes, So Much Fenty Beauty, and Some Real Life Houseplants
I spent money on things this month. But rest assured, they were things that will enrich my life because, as we know,…
Face Potions, Pleated Chinos and a Lot of Fenty Beauty
In my last edition of Shit I Bought, my struggle was buying clothes. I made some strides this month after sorting…
Long Fluffy Sweaters, Affordable Linen Bedding, and the Perfect Goth Lip for Fall
Like the leaves falling dead from the trees, I’ve used the advent of fall both to die a little more on the inside and,…
It's August and We're Shopping for Fall Outfits and New Apartment Stuff
I’m well aware that it’s more financially responsible to make semi-regular purchases as needed rather than blowing your…
A Puppy, Wee Wee Pads, Doggy Treats, and a New Influx of All-Black Clothes
This is not a column about pet care, nor should it be, but my turn to contribute came about a month after I adopted a…
Shit I Bought: A Non-Chafing Sports Bra, a Lemony Sundress, and Sheet Masks to Treat Yourself
I used this recurring column as an excuse to hit “buy” on a bunch of purchases I’ve been hemming and hawing about for…
Shit I Bought: Gilded Kicks, a Stylish Swimsuit, and Eye Gel for Soothing Your Trump Anxiety
As you’ve probably heard, I have not been thrilled with most of the sartorial offerings from many stores for a minute…
Shit I Bought: Blush Oil, Summer Clogs, and Three Pretty Red Dresses
I hate shopping right now because I just don’t understand where people buy clothes. I’ve been trying (emphasis on…
Shit I Bought: the Cutest Swimsuit, a RHOC Sweatshirt, and the Flamingo Shirt of My Dreams
I’m currently in the midst of a style crisis: I think I have a sense of style (and stylish people confirm that I do),…
Shit I Bought: Cute Bralettes, Pony Hair Slides & My First Black-Tie Gown
I used to have a hard rule against buying clothes online. Half the fun of shopping to me is trying on outfits and…
Shit I Bought: Metallic Lipgloss, Rihanna Sneakers & Denim Shorts That Fit
April turned out to be a rather flush month for me. I received not one but two influxes of cash outside my normal…