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The Ready-to-Drink Cocktail Edit

Nothing beats the convenience of a pre-made, canned or bottled cocktail, but while taste-testing our way through the field we found huge differences in quality. Click here for our run-down of the highs and lows of easy sipping.

TQE Cribs: Some September

This September, step inside Some September, a sun-soaked Santa Monica home interiors shoppe chockablock full of everything you need to make your home a hallmark representation of your favorite Nancy Meyers movie.

The Quality Makers: Virginia Frischkorn of Partytrick

Partytrick is a subscription-based platform that offers guides, recommendations, and resources to throw events and gatherings, ranging from casual to special events.

The Best Body Scrubs to Help You Achieve Your Healthiest Skin Yet

Body scrubs are the ultimate tool to help you achieve healthy, glowing skin. Whether you’re looking for a total body detox or an ultra-hydrating scrub, we have you covered with these seven products.

TQE Bangs Style Guide: Tips & Tricks for Effortless Bangs

Conquer unruly bangs with these essential tools.

The Best Airplane Skincare: 8 Products to Instantly Upgrade Your Next Flight

We’re rounding up the best skincare for planes to stop dryness and breakouts—whether you’re on a quick hopper flight or a longhaul, international trip.

Plants In Pots: Berbere Imports x The Plant Daddies Review

Meet: LA’s coolest new purveyor of a bit of this, a bit of pots — and a lot of plants in pots with the permanent The Plant Daddies residency at Berbere Imports.

Back To Basics: The Best Wardrobe Basics For Women

Trends come and go, but great basics last forever. Use this list of essentials to build a wardrobe you love and feel good about getting dressed everyday.

New Twists On Old Classics – From Ayurvedic Beauty To Ginger Ale

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.

RAQ Swimwear Reimagines Inclusivity for the Busty Babes

RAQ is a small,-female run brand creating products that offer comfort and confidence to people with a fuller bust. Read our review of this colorful, high-quality brand with a design philosophy we can get behind.

In Good Taste, Vol. 9: Summer Produce, Meet Summer Pantry

This month we're joined by Ben Mims, the Cooking Columnist for the LA Times and farmers' market aficionado, for a deep dive into elevating summer produce with your favorite (DTC) pantry goods.

An Exercise in Rinse and Repeat: Refreshing My Husband’s Shower Routine

My husband has been a die-hard 2-in-1er ever since I met him. This year, in my quest for a more natural household, I set out to refresh his shower routine with better products. Read our journey to rinsing his old habits down the drain.

We Found The Best Labor Day Sales – All You Have To Do Is Shop Them

Labor Day weekend should be spent grilling, spritzing, and lounging poolside – with breaks permitted for online shopping. Don’t waste time scouring the internet for the best sales. We did that for you. Read on for your all-access pass to the hottest sales and promo codes the DTC marketplace has to offer.

It’s Getting Hot In Here: The Best Saunas

Infrared saunas have heated up the wellness space given their benefits – both physical and mental – but are they better than old school (dry) saunas? We strip down to find out.

The Red, White & Royal Blue Style Guide

Whether you were a fan of the BookTok favorite or newly smitten with the film adaptation, the sizzling romance of Red, White & Royal Blue had plenty of choice style moments. Click here to find dupes of our favorite looks from the smash hit romcom.

The Quality Makers: Abby West of Thatch

The travel agency industry hasn’t changed with the digital revolution. Abby West, from online site Thatch, is hoping to change that.

Launch Digest: Smoked Fish, Sultry Eyes, And Spiced Pumpkin

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.

Unexpected Essentials You Should Add To Your College Packing List

Your university will probably send you a packing list, but we promise there’s so much more they haven’t thought of. Here are the products we wish we had brought with us to college.