Allie Riley Jones - xoJane

I'll Try Anything Once: The Vodka Facial

Allie Riley Jones — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400

I hear a rumor you can use vodka as a toner -- you know, to tighten your pores and ward off acne.

BEAUTY OVERHAUL: It's Spring Cleaning Time For Your Face and Body

Allie Riley Jones — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400

There are parts of my bod now that have to be thrust into the sunlight after many months of hibernation. This calls for a beauty overhaul.

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER OVER EVERYTHING, Plus, How I Tried to Book a Brazilian on Easter

Allie Riley Jones — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400

I have some excellent news: I’ve found a virtually painless Brazilian wax.

Can We Talk About Chapped Lips? Plus Some Super Sexy Snapchats

Allie Riley Jones — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:30:00 -0500

It’s that time of winter where my skin has given up.

NYFW Nails At A Drugstore Price: Pretty Libertine Inspired Nail Art!

Allie Riley Jones — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:30:00 -0500

I did my own version of Libertine's NYFW nails using all drugstore products.

New York Fashion Week Beauty At A Drug Store Price: How To Get The Sweet Sixties Look At Anna Sui

Allie Riley Jones — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:30:00 -0500

So, New York Fashion Week (Fall ’13) ended last week, but I’m still reeling over all the cool beauty looks that came down the runways.

6 Valentine's Day Gifts I'm Buying For Myself

Allie Riley Jones — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:30:00 -0500

In which things take the place of actual human love.

Concert Beauty: How Not To Look Grimy At A Grimy Show

Allie Riley Jones — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:30:00 -0500

Sea salt spray is prettttty much the same thing as sweat. Honestly.

Red Carpet Beauty -- Why You See The Same Looks Over And Over (And How To Get Them!)

Allie Riley Jones — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Anyway, around this time you’ll see a lot of articles on “Red Carpet Trends” -- have you noticed they’re literally the same from year to year?

Get Your Hair Out Of Your F%&-ing Face: How To Be Kinda Cute About It

Allie Riley Jones — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:30:00 -0500

I gather that all of you either have jobs or are looking for them (unless you’re a trust fund babe, in which case, carry on), so let me share with you my tricks for getting your hair out of your effing face.

3 Sort-Of Tricky Beauty Moves That Are Totally WORTH IT To Learn

Allie Riley Jones — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500

When I was a beauty intern, I stayed very quiet when other people were talking, and I picked up some knowledge.

If You Don’t Wear Red Lipstick Everyday From Now Until January 1st: What Is Wrong With You?

Allie Riley Jones — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0500

It’s Chrismukkah season, Cindy Lou Whos! Maybe you’re all over Mariah Carey already, but, sorries, I’m not. It’s a festive time to be alive!

All My Hair Is Falling Out Because, Oops, I Don’t Eat Any Fruits or Vegetables

Allie Riley Jones — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:00 -0500

I don’t intend to stop eating pizza, but adding a side of broccoli can’t hurt, right?

Beauty Products For When the Gods Are Against You

Allie Riley Jones — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:00:00 -0500

Point of all of this is to A) make you feel better about your own life and B) explain why I will not be leaving my house for the next 34983209 years.

Christina Aguilera Never Said She Was A "Fat Girl,” But She Looks KILLER in Her New Video

Allie Riley Jones — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:30:00 -0400

She’s the (pop singing) voice of our generation! Let a bitch be.

OK I ADMIT IT -- I Bite My Nails

Allie Riley Jones — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:30:00 -0400

Any closet nail biters out there who want to quit with me? It could be like gym buddies, but funner.

HOW TO: Look As Good As the Bride (or Brides) at The Next Wedding You Attend

Allie Riley Jones — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:00:00 -0400

Here’s my step-by-step guide to looking really glam and pretty at the next wedding or fancy event you have to attend -- because yes, you don’t want to upstage the bride, but no one said you can’t look as good as her.

How a Cancer Scare Shook Me Out of My Sunscreen Rut, Plus the 4 Best Sunscreens, Ever

Allie Riley Jones — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400

I’ve now tried almost every sun protector on the market and found four really, really good ones. That are actually fun to wear. LET’S START THE SEXY SUNSCREEN REVOLUTION!!

BACK TO SCHOOL BEAUTY: All the “School Supplies” You Need

Allie Riley Jones — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:30:00 -0400

Why not treat yo’ self along with me?

BAMBI STYLE: How To Get The Bossiest Lip Colors Ever Care Of AZEALIA BANKS

Allie Riley Jones — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:30:52 -0400

I saw Azealia's new videofor “Van Vogue,” and I almost puked, it’s so glam.