Jesa Marie Calaor

New York

Senior Editor at Allure

Articles

The Newest Nail Color Trends Are Perfect For Your Manicure

3 weeks ago | allure.ph | Jesa Marie Calaor

There’s just something so uplifting about approaching life with a feeling of lightness. We’re approaching our makeup with gentler hands and opting for airier garments. We’re investing in more hobbies that make us feel less weighed down. We’re spending more time outside and less time in overstimulating shopping centers (more so now than ever). Nail artists’ predictions of the biggest nail color trends reflect that sentiment.
The Wedding Perfume Trends For 2025 Are Daring Choices

1 month ago | allure.ph | Jesa Marie Calaor

Fragrances are a form of time travel. A single spritz of D.S. and Durga’s I Don’t Know What transports me back to the dance floor at my wedding reception, where I twirled with my husband to “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees. While perfumes can’t physically bring you back to the past Marty McFly-style, there is science to back up the power of scent to capture precious memories.
This Summer’s Biggest Nail Color Trends Are All About Scaling Back

1 month ago | allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor

This summer is all about feeling lighter: We’re approaching our makeup with gentler hands and opting for airier garments. We’re investing in more hobbies that make us feel less weighed down. (I’ll be junk-journaling on my patio until it gets blazing hot.) We’re spending more time outside and less time in overstimulating shopping centers (more so now than ever). Nail artists’ predictions of this season’s biggest nail color trends reflect that sentiment.
The GHD Wave Gave Me Y2K Waves in Minutes-See Photos

1 month ago | allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor

Most things that look effortless are anything but. That perfect cup of coffee? Practiced percolated precision. Those who can carry on a conversation while jogging? Many miles logged under their feet. Wavy, I-just-woke-up-like-this hair before the advent of the three-barrel waver? An art fine-tuned in beauty school. The three-barrel waver changed the way many people heat-styled their hair.
This Year’s Wedding Fragrance Trends Are Particularly Daring

2 months ago | allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor

Fragrances are a form of time travel. A single spritz of D.S. and Durga’s I Don’t Know What transports me back to the dance floor of my wedding reception, where I twirled with my husband to “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees. While perfumes can’t physically bring you back to the past Marty McFly-style, there is science to back up scent’s power in capturing precious memories.
This Year’s Wedding Perfume Trends Are Particularly Daring

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jesa Marie Calaor

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Photo: StocksyFragrances are a form of time travel. A single spritz of D.S. and Durga’s I Don’t Know What transports me back to the dance floor of my wedding reception, where I twirled with my husband to “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees.
This Year’s Wedding Perfume Trends Are Particularly Daring

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jesa Marie Calaor

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Fragrances are a form of time travel. A single spritz of D.S. and Durga’s I Don’t Know What transports me back to the dance floor at my wedding reception, where I twirled with my husband to “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees.
7 Piercing Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2025

Jan 24, 2025 | allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor

It is said that the average adult makes over 30,000 decisions a day. Whether or not to have another cup of coffee—small decision. What piercing you’ll get next? A bigger one. It is, after all, a hole you intentionally poke into your body. Choosing a piercing—whether it’s your first or 21st—can be daunting. That’s why we spoke with professional piercers for their take on the biggest trends of 2025.
Lili Reinhart Wants to Spread “Skin Positivity”

Oct 28, 2024 | allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor

But she goes on to say what many of us often remind ourselves: “Instagram isn’t real. If you're comparing yourself to people on social media, you're comparing yourself to impossibility.”Despite her feelings about social media, she does find pockets of kindness in TikTok, saying that she considers it the “most body positive” of the apps. “I see so many women, rallying around each other, praising each others’ bodies,” she says.
The Best Fitness Gifts of 2024, According to Allure Editors Who Love Working Out

Oct 27, 2024 | allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor

By day, I’m Allure’s senior editor, writing and editing stories on the latest developments in the beauty industry. By night—and sometimes early the next morning—I’m at the gym. Exercising is one way I prioritize and invest in myself. Whether I’m going for a slow jog on the treadmill or sweating profusely at a HIIT class, being active clears my head and gives me a sense of accomplishment.