S3 Ep128: Don't Blame Bella

Annie and Nick welcome back to the pod an all time favorite guest, author Caroline Calloway. She shares the success of her self-published book “Scammer,” how to use anger to overcome one’s creative parasite, and what it takes to survive going viral (in a bad way). For more Caroline Calloway, check out her Website, Instagram & Tik Tok.

Apparently $350k in the first few hours is not impressive if you’re Bella Hadid. Nick also weighs in on age restrictions for beauty products, plus Annie shares her foot look for the summer. Check out Nick & Annie’s Products of the Week: Dieux Skin Air Angel Hydrating Gel Cream OPI Cosmo-Not Tonight Honey! Nail Lacquer Victoria Beckham Bitten Lip Tint

Nick and Annie discuss how Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Beauty may be a victim of its own success. Plus, Kiehl’s is out at Equinox, but the non-vegan OG formula is back at Glossier.

How was your Met Gala? If we’re being honest, it was a sleeper. Annie also shares that she is an equal opportunity flirter, and Nick (hopefully) clears up any remaining Arnault/Pinault confusion. 

Orebella just launched, and we have thoughts. Plus, Youthforia’s foundation feels like a f*** you to the Euphoria generation…

Annie reminds us that not everything the Kardashians touch turns to gold. Plus, Nick can’t tell the difference between Victoria Beckham Beauty and Westman Atelier...

Ulta shares are down, but the beauty industry still carries the weight of luxury fashion on its shoulders. Nick has more bad news about microplastics, plus Annie’s instagram algorithm has become entirely evangelical christian content.

Annie and Nick talk with fashion icon turned beauty entrepreneur (and newly minted TV star) Jenna Lyons. The former president and creative director of J. Crew (she invented an entire 2000s aesthetic) speaks candidly about disentangling her identity from the preppy retailer she spent 27 years working for, her new false-eyelash venture, and the harsh reality of building a business from the ground, up (all on a HBO docuseries).  Follow Jenna Lyons at @jennalyonsnyc on Instagram and shop Loveseen lashes at loveseen.com.

Are Christian Girls the next big thing in influencer beauty? Annie also shares her caulking journey, while Nick reminisces about the time he got to spend $1.2 million in a month (for work).

Nick and Annie are joined by Lara and Elizabeth from Too Niche for a special crossover episode “hauling” failed celebrity beauty brands.  Check out more Too Niche on Instagram, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.