Moms & Makeup

This week, we’re celebrating the women who gave us everything — our moms. With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re reflecting on the moments we didn’t fully appreciate at the time: the sacrifices, the chaos, the quiet acts of love, and yes… even the times they were completely at their ...

This week, we’re celebrating the women who gave us everything — our moms. With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re reflecting on the moments we didn’t fully appreciate at the time: the sacrifices, the chaos, the quiet acts of love, and yes… even the times they were completely at their wit’s end (sometimes because of us). We share stories from growing up — from homemade birthday magic to overwhelming days that only make sense in hindsight — and talk about what it’s like to see your mom not just as “mom,” but as a whole person. There’s something sacred about that shift, and something healing about realizing just how much love was there all along. Then we pivot into something a little lighter but surprisingly deeper: makeup. Why do we wear it? Is it confidence, creativity, pressure, or protection? We get honest about beauty, insecurity, self-expression, and the tension of navigating how we present ourselves in the world. We wrap it all up with a chaotic round of White Elephant (Crocs, cottagecore, and 24-hour news cycles included). Whether you’re celebrating your mom, missing her, or reflecting on the mother figures in your life — this one’s for you.