I have been using and raving about Bliss products for over a decade: they smell and feel invigoratingly amazing, the texture feels rich, smooth, or creamy, and the quality is great. I was first introduced to the brand at a hotel (W?) in New York, and after getting a sample of the lemon sage body…
Category: Health
Peter Thomas Roth: Holy Grail Beauty
One of my absolutely go to favorite skin-care brands, for clear skin and anti-aging, is Peter Thomas Roth (PTR). The products deliver results quickly- from anti-aging to acne, I’ve come to trust a range of their products- the best for dark spots- the Camu Camu and De-Spot serums are miracle workers. To prevent and treat…
May I? May Mags
Jennifer Lopez serves up some blank model gaze on the cover of W Magazine’s May issue, with an illegible “One & Only” title matching the logo in pastel rainbow gradation. She wears a black bra beneath a white lace buttonup and an open-front black cardigan with white trip. The makeup is a nude lip, subtly…
A Beautiful Read
Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm, by Perry Romanowski, is one of the most informative books I’ve ever read on beauty and cosmetics, as well as “drugs.” If you’ve been curious about ingredients, health hazards, and myths surrounding the beauty products we use daily- you’ve got to read this book! Romanowski has a casual…
Beauty Haul: Anti-Aging
Beauty Haul: everything- $24! 🙌🏻 Garnier Ulta-Lift Targeted Line Smoother, Garnier Transformer, Garnier BB Cream Weleda Evening Primrose Body Oil L’Oréal Invisible Protect Sunscreen (omg why isn’t this everywhere? It’s a clear gel!) Coppertone Nearly Sheer Sunscreen mini (for my hands in the car) Epielle Deep Cleansing Charcoal Nose Strip Lavender Bath Salt (not shown…
All Types of Diets and Tips for Weightloss
I’ve tried all types of diets since my childhood, when I was very overweight from the ages of 7-13. I was a thin healthy kid until my family moved us to North and South Carolina, where we likely ate out of boredom. On my journey, I found certain fad diets didn’t give lasting results, and…
Wine Matchmaker, Diet Safe Cocktails- Get Your Drink On And Still Lose Weight
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NcQLBIuA-E&w=560&h=315] We all love to drink, but don’t overdo it because you will gain weight. Wine can actually have health benefits. According to an article in Cosmopolitan, ” New research found that wine (seriously, wine!) can help keep your weight in check. … about a glass a day, tops—has some awesome perks. …nearly 20,000 normal-weight…
Sportif: Athletic Inspired
For my Parsons Teen Vogue Fashion Industry Essentials Certification Program, I decided to take inspiration from the shift away from purely athletic workout clothing, to the more fashionable look men workout in nowadays…well, the stylish guys anyways. I’m wearing my own graphic t-shirt design, Phillip Lim 3.1 French Terry Joggers, White Black and Silver Nike’s, a…
I scream, you scream…Eyecream!
Like a face serum, eye creams and gels provide a punch of ingredients and moisture. You should apply eye cream before bed and under your makeup but on top of your moisturizer and serum. (Photo: Marie Claire) Eye Creams & Gels I’ve used Peter Thomas Roth Gel: peptides, Benefit Eyecon: targets dark circles and fine…
Masked: Mint Julep Masque
I never use masks, but decided to try Queen Helene’s Mint Julep Masque. It smelled and felt minty, tingling as it dried. Afterward, I was pleasantly surprised to see the effect it had on my skin and pores. It definitely also helped with the dry skin- like the dead skin was exfoliated in the…
