
Lucas Brey
I’m Lucas Brey, a travel blogger sharing practical guides, hidden gems, and honest tips from the road. Follow along for smart itineraries, great food finds, and stories worth bookmarking.
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Bringing “The Odyssey” to Life Through Hair and Makeup Was Its Own Epic Journey
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10–15 minutesA collage of images of Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon as Odysseus, Zendaya as Athena, and Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” film.Photos: Universal PicturesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story…
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SkinCeuticals Just Reformulated Its C E Ferulic Serum
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8–12 minutesDesign: Briana Rengifo; Photo: Courtesy of brandSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum is iconic. We don’t use that word lightly here at Allure, but this skin-care product has certainly…
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9 Best Vanilla Perfumes for a Fresh Take on a Classic Note
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13–20 minutesCollage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story To say we’re having a vanilla moment is an understatement. Vanilla is everywhere, and so are the best…
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Hailey Bieber’s Sky Blue Nails Could Cool Down a Heatwave—See the Photos
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2–3 minutesGetty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I don't know about you, but I have been feeling the heat—literally and figuratively. Much of the United States has been under quite the heatwave, but you…
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Why Dark Manicures Should Be Worn in the Summer
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3–4 minutesPhoto: StocksySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I’ve been seeing the same nail tech since 2024, and she and I have a few mutual understandings: We keep the chatting to a minimum, know an…
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16 Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Deals 2026
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11–17 minutesCollage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There are beauty sales, and then there are the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty deals—the rare event during which…
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Okay, We’ll Bite: Fruity Perfumes Are Cool
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15–23 minutesCollage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best fruity perfumes make every day feel a whole lot brighter. Think of how joyful you feel…









