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Maria Del Russo

Bio

Maria Del Russo is a contributing commerce write for Bustle and Elite Daily. She's the voice behind Playboy's Advisor column for the spring 2019 issue, and has also been published in The Washington Post, The Cut, Glamour, InStyle, Man Repeller, The Coveteur, Men's Health, Gear Patrol, Us Weekly, Ember, The Lily, Out, Spotlyte, Medium, PopSugar, and Refinery29. Maria is the author of Simple Acts of Love, published by Simon & Schuster under the imprint Adams Media. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in english from Manhattan College. When she isn't writing for Bustle, Maria is working on her second book, a collection of essays about life and love as a single woman in New York. She loves trashy reality TV, anything French, and caring for her houseplants.

41 Money-Saving Products On Amazon That Give You Professional Results

If you maintain a regular appointment (monthly gel manicures, once-weekly blowouts) or have an expensive habit you can’t break (hello, fellow cold brew fanatics), it might be time to look into a DIY alternative that’ll save you not only money, but…
By Maria Del Russo

42 Money-Saving Products On Amazon That Give You Professional Results

If you maintain a regular appointment (monthly gel manicures, once-weekly blowouts) or have an expensive habit you can’t break (hello, fellow cold brew fanatics), it might be time to look into a DIY alternative that’ll save you not only money, but…
By Maria Del Russo

This Hair Trend Dominated At Paris Fashion Week

One of the things that makes Paris Fashion Week, and the beauty trends that come out of it, such a feast for the eyes is how much the French keep aspects of their signature looks. They've mastered the art of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"…
By Maria Del Russo

The Biggest Makeup Trends That Happened At Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020

When someone says "French girl beauty," you likely have a perfect picture in your mind of what that looks like. It's a woman with perfect skin, brushed-up brows, and a shock of red lipstick, smudged just so that she looks like she spent the evening…
By Maria Del Russo and Khalea Underwood

5 Paris Fashion Week Nail Trends To Try — Including, Yes, French Manis

Like most beauty trends, the rise and fall of nail art has been pretty well documented. After peaking in about 2012, when you couldn't walk backstage at a fashion show without seeing nail artists furiously sketching and painting intricate designs,…
By Maria Del Russo

Pat McGrath Just Launched A New Palette Backstage At Paris Fashion Week — EXCLUSIVE

When it comes to dreamy, gorgeous shadow palettes, the legendary Pat McGrath pretty much has a corner on the market. She crafts colors that are trendy and editorial while also being incredibly accessible. So when The Zoe Report caught her backstage…
By Maria Del Russo and Khalea Underwood

6 2020 Makeup Trends To Wear Right This Minute

Spring makeup trends can sometimes be a little snoozy, if I'm being perfectly honest. They typically include glossy, perfected skin, a touch of bronzer, and a curl of the eyelashes. Pretty? Of course. But it's kind of like the makeup equivalent of…
By Maria Del Russo

The $7 Drugstore Staple That Gave Gigi Hadid Perfect Brows At Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2020

If you ask me, the best part about New York Fashion Week includes the beauty trends that come strutting down the runway. Designers work with hairstylist and makeup artists to concoct the looks that will be huge next season — whether it includes boho…
By Maria Del Russo

This Hair Accessory Will Be Everywhere In 2020 — But You Should Totally Wear It Now

There are certain beauty looks that you come to expect as trends in the spring and summer — especially when it comes to hair. If you're backstage during New York Fashion Week, you're likely going to see a parade of loose, mussed-up braids. There's…
By Maria Del Russo

Hung Vanngo Used A *Lot* Of Makeup At Cong Tri Spring/Summer 2020 — Here’s Why

As gorgeous as the beauty looks typically are backstage during Fashion Month, the makeup tends to have one of two issues. They're either editorial looks, filled with bright colors and bold designs that most people might shy away from wearing during…
By Maria Del Russo

"Painterly" Eyes Are Trending At NYFW Spring/Summer 2020

As gorgeous as the hair and makeup looks are during fashion week, the beauty can become a bit predictable after a while. Shiny, wavy hair is always going to pop up at multiple shows. And dewey, fresh-faced makeup will inevitably adorn the faces of…
By Maria Del Russo

The Latest Braid Trend Takes All Of 5 Minutes To Do

I don't know about you, but my go-to braid is easy and breezy. It's typically mussy, swept off to the side, with a few errant hairs hanging around my face. It's a style you throw your mane into when it's hot or you simply can't decide what to do…
By Maria Del Russo

If You’re Not Ready To Let Go Of Easy Summer Hair, Try This Trend

The weather outside of the Spring/Summer 2020 shows in New York is taking a brisk turn, with wind and cold rain pouring down on the very first day. But backstage, the season is still summer — especially when it comes to hair. Instead of elaborate…
By Maria Del Russo

43 Genius Products On Amazon That Solve Your Beauty Dilemmas

If you're lucky, it's rare that you run into an epic beauty dilemma on a daily basis. There are a select few whose lives are not marred by heat damage, an unintentionally shiny forehead, or smudged liner on a first date. But if you can't bumble…
By Maria Del Russo

44 Genius Products On Amazon That Solve Your Beauty Dilemmas

If you're lucky, it's rare that you run into an epic beauty dilemma on a daily basis. There are a select few whose lives are not marred by heat damage, an unintentionally shiny forehead, or smudged liner on a first date. But if you can't bumble…
By Maria Del Russo

These Are The 4 Best Moisturizers To Use With Retinol Cream, According To A Dermatologist

Because of its ability to treat acne, reduce fine lines, and fade hyperpigmentation, retinol is considered to be, by many, the holy grail of skin care ingredients. But, like most things in life, that miracle-working can come at a price. "[Retinol…
By Maria Del Russo

17 Barrette Hairstyles To Try, Straight From Paris Fashion Week

In case you haven't been paying attention, hair accessories are having a serious moment. Scrunchies have gone from the gym to the runway, and headbands are adorning the heads of some of the coolest girls in fashion — not just Blair Waldorf on the…
By Maria Del Russo

This Is The 2019 Way To Part Your Hair, According To Paris Fashion Week

The beauty of the Paris collections is that they're an amalgamation of all of the hair and makeup looks that came before. It seems that this is where looks get more creative. Makeup artists have a bit more fun, hairstylists get to play, and the…
By Maria Del Russo

5 Fall 2019 Makeup Trends Straight From Paris You Can Wear Right Now

The idea of French girl beauty has been discussed ad nauseam — to the point where even a casual observer can list off the characteristics. The tousled waves, the glowing skin, and the devil-may-care attitude are all part of the French girl mystique.…
By Maria Del Russo

42 Interesting Beauty & Grooming Products That Always Make Amazon's Best-Sellers List

There are products that you'll always need to restock your makeup bag or bathroom cabinet with: mascara, lipstick, tweezers, deodorant — but these aren't exactly the most exciting things to buy. Over on Amazon, however, there are tons of self-care…
By Maria Del Russo