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En Pointe: I Found The Best Ballet Flats Money Can Buy, No Formal Training Required

Ballet flats aren’t just en vogue for the moment – they’re a timeless shoe, experiencing a cultural renaissance in 2022. While the Miu Mius might be out of reach, DTC brands have wasted no time turning out ballerinas that are vying for a spot in your closet. I found the best of the best, so you don’t have to.

The Sweatpants Edit: Meet Your New Fall/Winter Uniform

Whether you're all about athleisure or you're a card-carrying couch potato, you need the right pair of sweats to turn to when temperatures drop. Click here to read our roundup.

The Sill Plant Review: Give Your Home A Grow Up

If you’ve ever attempted the drive from a plant nursery, you know that it is messy and, frankly, a huge pain in the butt. Thankfully, there’s a new way to get houseplants – and it’s delivery straight to your door. Read our review of The Sill’s plants to see how they stack up.

How to Wash Your Face Correctly: Tips From Knockout Beauty Founder Cayli Cavaco Reck

With so many products and conflicting advice, The Quality Edit taps into the expertise of Knockout Beauty Founder Cayli Cavaco Reck to answer our looming question: How do you wash your face correctly?

The 4 Best Skincare Devices that Actually Make a Difference

A curated roundup of the best skincare devices that actually work.

The Quality Makers: Matthew Alper of Mulholland Distilling

Mulholland Distilling makes award-winning spirits that have become staples for bartenders and dilettantes alike. Click here to read our interview with one of the co-founders.

This Show Stopping Sculpture Is The Art Upgrade I Needed

No matter how much art decks your walls, chances are you don't have a sculpture. Iktam would like to change that – by making this most elite artform affordable for its consumers. Click here to read our review.

The Just-In-Time Gift Guide: 39 Of Our Favorite Gifts, Plus Their Shipping Deadlines

No matter how hard you procrastinated, there’s still time to order a killer holiday gift. Click here to find our favorites – and the shipping cut-off dates that ensure they’ll arrive in time.

Launch Digest: Let The Limited-Edition Holiday Launch Games Begin

We’re back with TQE’s Launch Digest, a weekly review of all the newest launches in the DTC world (and not just the ones we like). Read on to learn about the latest – and potentially greatest – from all the brands we love, and those we’re just now discovering.

Caught Me Slippin': The Slipper Edit

Slippers aren't just for spa days anymore: any time's a good time to give your feet a break. We've rounded up the best in class, from fuzzy slide sandals to slip-on walking shoes. Click here to shop the edit.

Dress the Halls: The Holiday Movie Style Guide

Don ye now these festive looks inspired by iconic holiday movies including Home Alone, Last Holiday, The Holiday, Christmas with the Kranks, and more. Shop the edit for the best of the winter 2022 style from favorite direct-to-consumer brands.

The Quality Makers: Alice Cherng and Belinda Wei of Dear Bella Creamery

Dear Bella Creamery is a vegan ice cream shop located in Los Angeles. Inspired by their Taiwanese-American upbringings, co-founders Alice Cherng and Belinda Wei tell us about their journey.

My Search for the Perfect Biodegradable Garbage Bag

I’ve tried and tested countless compostable and biodegradable garbage bags—these are the best ones.

The Quality Makers Gift Guide: Gifts From Jing of Fly By Jing

Meet Jing Gao, founder of Fly By Jing: the Chengdu-inspired, 100% all natural Sichuan company that sells hot, spicy, crispy, numbing and deliciously savory chili sauces. Enjoy this gift guide, in which Jing shares her carefully selected list with us.

RANAVAT Is Claiming Its Crown In The Beauty Industry: The RANAVAT Skin And Hair Care Review

RANAVAT is the award winning ayurvedic + adaptogenic clinically proven skin and hair care brand. Discover how this Indian-American founded brand is harnessing ancient South Asian elixirs and sharing them with the West in this review.

I Tried Doe Lashes And I’m Never Looking Back: My Honest Doe Lashes Review

Whether you’re new to false eyelashes and are lash-curious, or are a seasoned pro looking to make an educated decision for your next purchase, you’re in the right place. Read on to see how Doe’s category-defining false eyelashes are paving the way for lashwear everywhere.

EADEM is Reimagining Beauty with Women of Color at the Forefront

EADEM is challenging the beauty industry by creating skincare specifically for melanated people of color. Uncover the latest and cleanest products through our review of this revolutionary brand.

The 11 Best Fanny Packs to Take Literally Anywhere

Built for convenience and big on style, these fanny packs and crossbody bags were designed to take just about anywhere.