Tried It: Semi-Permanent Brow Enhancement
If you're a regular reader, then you know how obsessed I am with my brows. We've been through a lot together throughout the years and thanks to my brow artist, Maribeth Madron who made me grow them in, they're finally at their peak. There has been one issue though, a gap between my original hairs and new growth where hair just won't grow back (thanks to my former years of waxing and threading so thin). It actually looks like I have two brows over each eye. In order to perfect them, I had to go to extremes.
How to Rock Athleisurewear
Admit it, you live in your yoga pants. We sat down with Wantable's Lindsey Townsley to find out how to rock athleisurewear the right way.
Food Label Claims Exposed
I've never been more conscious about what I put into my body and find food labels not only to be confusing, but also misleading. The more I learn in nutrition school, the more careful I become. As a gluten-free, vegan (yes, my meat-loving, husband who lives for Sunday pasta wants to kill me), I've found plenty of nutritious meal options, but it's not always easy. Whether you're like me or just like to buy "organic," I dissected some common food labels so you're really in the know and don't buy into the marketing fluff.
Natural Alternatives to Your Favorite Beauty Buys
Fit Test: Bar Method
Bar Method opened in Hoboken, so as you can imagine I've been diligently practicing my tucks and pulses. As someone who's taken barre classes on and off for years now all over the city, I've found that while they all share common goals, each company has their own strengths. With Bar Method, the super tiny movements and breathing exercises have already begun proving their effectiveness by sculpting and carving out my muscles just the way I want them. Yes, I know change doesn't happen over night, but we're moving in the right direction here.
How to Wash Your Face Like a French Girl
Have you been washing your face the wrong way your whole life? If you're American, rinsing with tap water seems like a no-brainer. However, in France, home to seemingly ageless women, micellar water is the preferred face wash. Intrigued? We spoke with NYC Dermatologist, Dr. Marina Peredo to learn more about the benefits.
Cristina Carlino, Entrepeneur & Founder of Philosophy
When I first learned of Christina Carlino a few weeks ago, it was because she was launching a new product line that was right up my alley – Archetypes, a fragrance collection catered towards the language of the soul. When I came to find out she's also the brains behind one of my favorite beauty brands, Philosophy, I couldn't wait to talk to her. A spiritual entrepreneur who loves beauty products? The stars were aligned.
