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When life feels loud, singer and songwriter Katy Nichole reaches for products that feel soothing, familiar, and genuinely comforting. In the Spring 2026 issue of Pretty Magazine, she shared a few of the beauty and self-care favorites she returns to again and again. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Pretty may […]

“There is nothing simple about being a beautiful blonde,” a communications professor told us while discussing Michelle Pfeiffer’s beauty for the Spring issue of Pretty. The observation captures something essential about the actress, whose appeal has always gone far beyond appearance alone.

In a world of influencer kickbacks and sponsored posts, it can be hard to know which beauty products truly deliver. In our “Ten Trustworthy Women” column in Pretty, we ask real women—from teachers to marketing professionals—to share the beauty products they swear by in their everyday routines. The results? A thoughtful mix of dermatologist favorites, […]

For our Spring 2026 issue of Pretty, we revisited the timeless charm of Elizabeth Montgomery as Samantha Stephens in our “Retro Inspo” column. More than sixty years after Bewitched premiered, Samantha’s style—polished but approachable—still feels fresh. To learn more about Elizabeth Montgomery’s life, style, and the legacy of Bewitched, we spoke with the world’s foremost […]

If you’re looking for spring wardrobe essentials that make getting dressed easier, wardrobe stylist Solita C. Roberts, founder of Style to Impact, recommends starting with five versatile pieces. Her approach focuses on comfort, versatility, and thoughtful design—clothing that quietly elevates everyday outfits. Here are five essential pieces Roberts recommends for effortless spring style. These spring […]

Relentless itching. Inflamed, dry skin. A daily routine shaped by fragrance-free products and constant vigilance. What causes eczema? It’s often dismissed as “just dryness,” but eczema is a complex immune-mediated condition influenced by genetics, environment, and stress.

What to Wear, What to Skip, and the Makeup That Actually Works For decades, the redhead was handed rules like heirlooms. Never wear red.Avoid pink.Stick to neutrals. So we asked a group of redheads what actually works—and what they’ve learned to ignore. The responses were thoughtful, specific, and surprisingly consistent. If you have copper strands, […]

We’ve all seen it: the same words can feel romantic… or aggressive. Elegant… or chaotic. Whispered… or shouted. And often, the only thing that changed was the fonts.

The pink coconut cake in Retro Recipes by Bobby Hicks stopped me mid-scroll. Frosted in cheerful bubblegum pink and covered in snowy coconut flakes, it looks like something straight out of a 1950s church cookbook—sweet, nostalgic, and just a little bit over the top. It’s the kind of dessert that doesn’t whisper elegance. It beams. […]

A friend of ours recently became a professor, and somewhere between her college graduation photos and her first semester of syllabi, she did what so many women do during big life transitions: she got a haircut. She’s genuinely adorable either way. Same bright smile. Same warmth. Just a different season. Why This Haircut Feels Familiar […]