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Y7 Yoga: Give Me Two Weeks

One day short of two weeks into the new year, I accidentally became a walking cliche: a newly dedicated fitness fanatic. The truth is, as someone who attended a regular yoga class for nearly a year until the studio I’d loved for its positive energy and intimate classes (sometimes so intimate it was me and… Continue reading Y7 Yoga: Give Me Two Weeks

Brands Doing Good: Elemis Skincare and Women for Women International

Being a woman trying to balance whatever the constellation of life’s responsibilities you’re managing at any given moment — whether that be work, friends, or family, or even making time for Netflix binging (I’m coming for you Claire Underwood, I promise) — can bring its own set of challenges. Being a woman in a country… Continue reading Brands Doing Good: Elemis Skincare and Women for Women International

Bro’s Guide: How to Become an Adult

Reflecting back on what your life was like at 23 years old is one thing. Seeing it through the eyes of your youngest sibling is an entirely different experience. My youngest (and only) brother graduated from college this past spring. I took the occasion to give him a proper adult gift: a watch. I also took this as an… Continue reading Bro’s Guide: How to Become an Adult

Beauty Ponderings: Eyebrows, From a Four Year Old’s Perspective

Spending the weekend at my sister’s house usually means I have an audience for when I’m putting on my makeup: my four and six year old nieces. They are the best audience members to have, truly curious and engaged in the subject matter, wondering about every little detail and not afraid to ask. Their father now… Continue reading Beauty Ponderings: Eyebrows, From a Four Year Old’s Perspective

Sign Me Up: The Trajectory of Emotions Following Registration for a Class

You’re scrolling on Facebook. Or Twitter. Or your email. When a headline catches your eye. Ah ha! Perfect! I’ve always wanted to learn how to knit. Or take photos. Or make chocolate covered bacon mouthwash. You click for more details. $10? Seems a little cheap. Maybe its not a good class. $80? Seems a little… Continue reading Sign Me Up: The Trajectory of Emotions Following Registration for a Class

Bipolar Beauty: Millennial women’s beauty spending habits

Photo from Eclectic Books and Movies. Bradley Cooper wants to know why you spend so much money. He thinks you’re pretty… without any makeup on. What’s the most you’ve ever spent at once on beauty products? As a teenager I would fantasize about buying an entire makeup collection when passing a department store counter. One day… Continue reading Bipolar Beauty: Millennial women’s beauty spending habits

The New Normal: My Little Update from NYC

It’s hard to believe that nearly a week ago half of Manhattan was in the dark, including my little piece of the city. After four days without power, my excitement to get back to a more regular writing routine was quickly extinguished by a week long outage of internet and cable due to damage sustained… Continue reading The New Normal: My Little Update from NYC

Saved by the Ball: Win Your Way to New Year’s Eve in Times Square

On a pleasantly warm October night overlooking Times Square, I shared a seat with Mario Lopez. If, like me, you have entire Saved by the Bell episodes memorized and feel oddly connected to Mario Lopez and fiance Courtney Mazza due to obsessively watching their (way too short-lived) reality show, then you can imagine how hard it… Continue reading Saved by the Ball: Win Your Way to New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Look Good, Feel Better Beauty Editors Day at Saks Fifth Avenue

What happens when over 32 beauty editors from as many top national magazines spend their day behind a Saks makeup counter? No, this was not a dream I’ve had (though it does sound like some sort of beauty blogger fantasy), but the Look Good, Feel Better (LGFB) first annual Beauty Editor’s Day in the US. LGFB… Continue reading Look Good, Feel Better Beauty Editors Day at Saks Fifth Avenue

Prada Infusion d’iris Eau De Parfum Spray

Three months into my search for the perfect spring scent, the inevitable shift from rainy days to sweltering humidity here in New York City snapped me out of my indecisiveness. Would I forever continue on from perfume sample to perfume sample, never wholly satisfied but also never unhappy with a large sum of money going… Continue reading Prada Infusion d’iris Eau De Parfum Spray