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Pastels, chrome, and sheer tones are all trending. @thehotblend/Instagram Weve made it, friends. Its warm, cozy, and effortlessly happy, making it the perfect pick for spring. Photo:@thehotblend/Instagram It works well with sheer and glossy finishes and pairs with both simple and detailed designs, she notes. Truly a spring icon. It complements milky and glazed finishes and works with both neutral and brighter looks, Hanna says. Its a great match for the seasons colors and textures....

Take a seat, pastels. These dark and mysterious black flowers are here to steal the show. An inky black flower is probably the last thing on your mind. Photo:Ray Lego/Getty Images “The unique color makes one stop and do a double take. Some are also a deep crimson red or very saturated blue. Planting these in your garden requires similar care to other varieties of tulip. Rob3rt82/Getty Images They will bring a striking contrast to your springtime garden up against pastels....

Bookmark this for inspo. Unlike the sweltering summer months, the winter calls for more hydration to the skin. Below, weve interviewed three different makeup artists for their favorite winter makeup looks this season. Photo:Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images To nail this look, Paley recommends prepping your lips before creating a statement lip. She starts with theCOSRX Lip Scrub, followed by theBigger Than Beauty Skincare Pout Hero Liquid Balm Lip Treatment. Once I know my lips are in perfect shape, its time for color, she explains....

Generic is the new brand name. Trader Joe’s The cost of living in America is a hot topic right now. One way to push back? Photo:Trader Joe’s Budget, budget, budget. But everyone has to eat, so slashing your grocery bill isnt as easy as buying less food. The more you buy, the more you save. Keep those savings coming by choosing Costcos private label brand,Kirkland Signature, when possible. This makes it worth a trip for staples likecheese, spices,snacks,desserts, andfrozen meals....

Here are the markets that take pride in their produce. Maryna Terletska/Getty Images Have you ever noticed that most supermarkets have their produce section right as you walk in? Well, its for good reason! Photo:Maryna Terletska/Getty Images Additionally, the stores with the best produce typically have a very detailed process for sourcing and hand-selecting items. I mean, where else can you findyellow or orange watermelonandorganic sweet young coconuts? Central Market follows the same product quality check as H-E-B, so you know youre buying only the best....

If you want to cook like a pro, avoid these groceries. Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Cooking like a chef requires restraint, editing, and precision. And no surprise, those skills are also required to shop like a chef, too. Photo:Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Pesto Whats that? You dont like store-bought pesto. Youre not crazy: Store-bought pesto is ahard no for many. Plus, you’re free to make it nut- or dairy-free, if needed. I make abasiland arugula pesto with sunflower seeds, chili flakes, olive oil, and lemon zest....

Resisting a sale may actually save you money. And while theres no better feeling thansaving a few bucks, supermarket discounts arent always worth it. Keep reading for a list ofgroceries you shouldn’t buyon sale. gerenme/Getty Images However, theres a difference between anapplewith unique coloring and an apple with bruises. Skip these items and opt for produce that is bruise-free instead. In fact,most spices expirewithin six months from the time you opened them....

Heres why you definitely dont want to get these items delivered. We can all agree that the invention ofgrocery deliveryis an absolute blessing. But just like with all good things, there are a few downfalls to having your groceries delivered. Getty Images However, when in doubt, just grab these few things from the store during your next grocery haul. And since fish tends to be a pricier grocery item, youre better off not even taking the risk....

You and your party guests won’t even be able to tell they’re not gourmet. Look for cheese that is well-wrapped and air-tight. Check the date that it was packed. Claudia Totir/Getty Images Look for a cheese with rind, if you’ve got the option to, Evans adds. Claudia Totir/Getty Images Ready to get started? Various sharp and less sharp Cheddars are also available, should you crave something more, uh, dull? It all goes great with a Ritz cracker!...

We grilled professional organizers for low-effort, big-impact practices they swear by. Martia Punts/Getty images Confounded byclutter? Well…it’ll clear your home, at least. Photo:Martia Punts/Getty images We solicited our pros to tell us how organized people stay organized. Read on for our that-makes-so-much-sense, why-didn’t-I-think-of-that tips and tricks. Avoid the Big Black Hole A vast, openstorage areainvites mess. Compartments and containers are your fix. Say ‘No’ to Spillover Too many stuffed animals to fit in the toy chest?...

Help your favorite T-shirt last for years. The most important part of caring for your clothes? According to Frances Kozen, senior lecturer in fiber science at Cornell University, it’s reading care labels. Photo:Katya_Havok / Getty Images “Consumers are very bad at checking care labelsbut they are important! “Consider hang-drying delicates and items made of synthetic fibers that dry quickly,” Kozen suggests. “But new colors should be washed with like colors for several washes....

Why choose between brunette and blonde when you’re able to have both? Caramel Contrast Use a caramel tone on dark black-brown hair to create a bold, multidimensional contrast. The highlight placement is a foolproof way to brighten up the face with a low-maintenance, high-impact dye job. Photo:PeopleImages/Getty Images The result is a lived-in hair color thats multidimensional and varied without leaning too brassy or orange. It gives the effect of a summer spent in the sun (sans the skin damage and sunburn)....

Throwinghamburgers on the grillis always a crowd-pleaser. Go beyond standardground beeffor a chef-approved burger to grill. The slowly melting water will steam the inside of the burger and trap moisture for a juicy finish. Tycoon751/Getty Images This doesnt just look lousy. It will disappear as the meat shrinks during cooking. and youll wind up with a perfectly uniform burger. If youre doing cheese, nothing melts quite like American, says Irvine....