We have all been through the night where you wake up in the morning and look at your phone utterly horrified by your digital behavior. Though there may not be a tiger in the bathroom and for your sake you’re a way better looking version of Zach Galifianakis you lay there in bed trying to piece together the fuzzy digital trail that you left on your phone. With every swipe of your thumb you swat your face in disappointment after every text, drunk tweet and bad picture sent to your internship fling back in New York – yep speaking from personal experience – no judgments please.
If Women Dress For..
May 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
An age old debate. The topic of who we dress for has been discussed in the likes of Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, you name it –they said it. But no matter how many journalism degrees one has or how many crowns you are away from the royal throne of Wintour – somehow the debate is still on – and this one we may fight to the death. Move over Katniss – let the hunger games of fashion begin, I kid.
Betsey Johnson once said: “Girls do not dress for boys. They dress for themselves and, of course, each other. If girls dressed for boys they’d just walk around naked at all time.”
Body Profiles: Bei..
May 4, 2012 Leave a Comment
In the past month, I have managed to have been diagnosed with strep, a tonsil infection, upper respiratory infection and exhaustion. Trust me the last one came to a shock – I always thought this was a concoction of BS and PR from a good talent agent to get a C-Lister in the news. How many times have you heard that – “Mrs. Smith was diagnosed with exhaustion and taking to Cedar’s Sinai Medical Center.” Just when I said oh ya I remember her – I am the one that gets diagnosed with something you only see on the national enquirer grocery store rag.
Travel City Profil..
April 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
They are blonde, tan and make amazing candy. Not to mention they have one of the most gorgeous royal families and amazing music from the likes of Avicii and ABBA. Sweden is an amazing country under estimated for size and power but boy do these blonde bombshells who sound they sing and talk at the same time know how to throw a party.
Save Your Space ..
April 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
It is the most wonderful time of the year! With roommates a fighting and everyone crying – get the hell out of here! Its apartment renewal time of the year! (Yes, sing it – it makes more sense then!)
It’s getting closer to summer, which means so many people who are on the après college leasing term are getting ready to renew or ship out. I have gone on a few apartment hunts with close friends and can’t tell you how thankful I am that I live on my own. The roommate horror stories are leaving many of my friends plotting the worst – sex in their bed, cleaning the bathroom with their toothbrush, Nair in shampoo… the list goes on! I can honestly say I was lucky enough to get out before things between a good friend/roommate and I got bad – one bad fight and we knew it was best to pursue our own living situations. I can tell you best plan ever – amazedly we’re still friends, most days.
So if you’re moving out on your own – something that was on my leap list and I highly encourage – living by yourself in your twenties isn’t something that is always kind to our designer wallets. Though we can probably cut back on spending in some other area’s of life… who we kidding – we would rather sell our liver than give up a good wardrobe.
When looking for a place there are always things to consider – #1 the apartment is never going to be what you expect. Even living in Texas where wide-open spaces should breed penthouses that would even kick a Trump’s ass, I still had to sacrifice a few things – space being one of them. So after some desperate searches for how to maximize floor space while making your own personal oasis I retreated to apartmenttherapy.com, a site most women are all too familiar with.
Recognize these space saving tips?
1. Believe In The Power of Storage
There is never enough space. There will never be enough space until your marry your Mr. Big and have him build you a closet that rivals Carrie’s 5th Avenue and based on the timeline that’s looking to be around age 40. So in the meantime where oodles of shoes are covering our closet floors – here’s a quick fix. Ikea makes great storage units and another plus they come in different heights! Store your shoes outside your already busting closet – and buy those deodorizer balls – they are shoes people – not all pairs smell like roses.
2. Sections – Bigger Isn’t Always Better
The best thing about a studio is that you can play with te space and maximize the area to serve you best. But if there is one thing that people do wrong – they slap a giant rug in the middle of a space. That can make a space feel smaller. Take two area rugs and place them in different parts of the space – one under your eating or living area, another under your bed. No one likes waking up to a cold floor.
3. The Swivel TV –
Plasma TV’s were the greatest inventions for studio apartments since the chinese screen and although it may seem fratty – I can’t think of any better option to save you from buying an ugly TV stand. Put the TV on a wall that’s going to serve not only your bedroom space but your living space as well. That way the wall that was going to be the center of your entertainment world can be spared for alternate storage units – or hey! a painting!
4. Ditch the Unecessary –
I live in a pretty spacious place, so even for me a coffee table seemed less than ideal. What do they do besides hold small remotes and a few magazines and a plant you may never water. Opt for the Ottoman option with a tray! A lot of Ottomans have storage inside – use that for all of your “what would be coffee table” materials and place a tray on top to hold your guilty pleasure weeklies
5. The New Wave Screens –
Gone are the days where Mrs. Chu’s designs adorn the apartment with Chinese screens. There are so many inventive ways to section off a space and who knows maybe get a little storage incorporated into the mix. If you have the space opt for a cubed wall – fill the spaces with some fun colored file baskets. If space is not permitting – colored curtains are always a great alternative to add some pizzaz to your space. Opt for a thinner fabric to keep light pouring in but a great color to tie in colors in your space!
New Yorkers, It..
April 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
Bikini season is right around the corner. Literally. Is anyone else with me when I say, “I need to see results fast!” I’m not saying I need to lose weight but I’m talking about tightening up ALL areas. Because when you’re wearing that bikini, there aint nothing you can do to hide any of those soft areas. New Yorkers, Chaise23 has the solution for you. Chaise23 is a new and unique core-based workout.
“Formatted to 55 minutes of high energy, fun music provides an intense cardio workout, which blasts countless calories and is all done on the revolutionary fitness chair. Fusing sculpting, flexibility, and cardio, this chair isn’t meant for sitting, but to kick butt! With suspended bungees from the ceiling, the fitness chair challenges and fatigues both large & small muscles. The constant resistance of the chair and arm-resistance bungees exhausts muscles by using repetitive movements in a seamless, Pilates and ballet based technique, creating a well-toned, long, lean, well-aligned, and sculpted body. The Reinvention Method improves flexibility and balance, defining the entire body.”
Just after 10 classes, you will start noticing a change in your body. With some dedication and time, you will discover a leaner and tighter body.
They have an outstanding team to guide you through the workout. Their brand spankin’ new studios are in Chelsea. Go check ‘em out! Right now, they have a new client special offer:
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Ten Flawed Beauty ..
April 20, 2012 Leave a Comment
I was thinking while talking with friends that it would be great to book a weekend at a spa. With recent tax returns burning a hole in my pocket the Firefly resort in Arizona looked insanely promising, but sadly working for the man has left me with limited vacation days and a smaller budget than I would like! Phrases so popular from Jerry MacGuire flashed in my head during this conversation! “SHOW ME THE MONEY!” But alas, it never came. No matter how many times I rubbed the genie bottle, he never came out. (Insert pout face here!)
Thus we got to talking about all those “home-o-patheic” remedies that would serve as a personal “in-home” spa day pinching our pennies for that word we love to hate – a spa “staycation.” Many of the ideas thrown around the table led to intersting stories until we found a site called a GirlsGuideTo.Com that gave us the best home tricks. These are worth a try and a laugh!
Get 20% Off The Ri..
April 18, 2012 Leave a Comment
Because I’m doing the Ritual Cleanse in the next few weeks, so should you! Let’s go through it together. It’s absolutely nothing like the Master Cleanse (aka it has nutrients and you won’t see a person on the street and think they are a hamburger). Oh the things we do to feel healthier and to lose weight. First and foremost, I want to reiterate, to look great all the time, you need to changed your lifestyle diet. These cleanses are solely for people who just want to feel healthier or possibly use as a “crash diet.” Not only are cleanses healthy but they really do boost your mood!
Since summer is right around the corner, I am offering my readers 20% off their Habitual Cleanse Order. First hear me out on the benefits!
“The benefits are endless and specific to each individual. Here are the most common benefits Ritual Cleansers report by the end of the program:
- Mental clarity
- Abundance of energy
- Happier Mood
- Better digestion
- Decreased desire for salt and sugar
- Craving for fresh fruits and vegetables
- Glowing skin
- More restful sleep
- Weight loss
- Increased sex drive
- Strong desire to “reset” regularly
Ritual Cleanse was born from the idea that there must be . . . A better way to cleanse. The company’s mission is to provide a superior fresh pressed, 100% organic vegetable and fruit juice cleanse that is packaged in environmentally sound materials and simple enough for busy people to integrate into their life.
The Ritual Cleanse fulfills this mission. The program is designed to include everyone from elite athletes to couch potatoes, raw foodies to fast foodies. The Reset Cleanse floods the cells with vitamins and minerals that gently cleanse and heal your body without the harsh “detox” symptoms associated with other cleanses. The Shred component even provides extra nutrition to fuel workouts.
Whatever category you fall into, whether you are an avid cleanser or a first timer looking for something to kick-start a healthier lifestyle, Ritual has you covered. Ritual makes juice cleansing a simple and rewarding experience by combining the power of nature’s organic produce with man’s most innovative juicer in order to give you a system that is purer, healthier and better for you than any other cleanse on the planet. There are no additives, funky powders, or pills involved, just pure and tasty juice!
Every detail of the Ritual Cleanse honors the founders’ mission, from the juicers and produce to the bottles and coolers they choose. The juicers used at Ritual are estimated to extract at least 4 times more nutrients than the centrifugal juicers used in most juice bars and homes. In addition, one of the many reasons Ritual chooses 100% organic is because organic produce contains 20-50% more nutrients than conventional produce. And with their eco-pledge mind, Ritual’s bottles are 100% recyclable and the reusable coolers the juices come in are made from 100% recyclable materials.
Ritual . . . A better way to cleanse.”
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How Do You Know Wh..
April 18, 2012 1 Comment
Most of my posts come from personal inspiration and this weekend was overly abundant in one category. All of my girlfriends had seemingly come down with a case of the “cray cray” – including myself!
I can only hope that you are just like me and my friends, otherwise this post may not make sense; or there could be something wrong with you, in which case I may take comfort in that. Nevertheless, there comes a time when girls find “that guy.” The one that is Mr. Perfect for right now. This weekend it seemed to happen for all of us – even those of us with boyfriends suffered from the worst disease of “Over-Analysis Syndrome” leading to plenty of ‘analyses’ about those ‘analyses’ over mimosas at Sunday Brunch.
Common Gripes included:
The Whine: “I just don’t get why he wouldn’t text me – I mean we had a really fun time!”
The Regretter: “I just don’t know, I just don’t know, I don’t want to like him, I just don’t know.”
The Lost Identity: “I can’t believe I texted him! What was I thinking! Ugh I’ve turned into that needy girl. I’m a lawyer for Christ sake!”
The Oh Sh*t: “Him! I went home with him? He still burps in my face!”
The Princess: “Oh my GOD! I think I may have met the One – Does that sound crazy? Whatever, love is crazy.” [Insert ethereal smile here]
Picture this. Somehow after a night of consuming your poison of choice you’re not only convinced that he’s basically perfect but that you are going to spend a perfect night together. About 2 glasses of wine, a mixed drink and a tequila shot later thinking past 7 a.m. the next morning (aka. forever) just doesn’t seem possible. There may be cuddling, there may be kissing and who knows if you’re like a lot of girls you may just take it one step ‘too far’ on the first date/bar meeting etc.
All of this in its seeming perfection from the day before doesn’t not even compare to the Operation Desert Storm that whirls around in our head in the coming days after said “perfect evening.” This guy may be a 6 (sorry to disappoint boys but we rank you all too!) but after itemizing your “cray cray” checklist you convince yourself of the following:
- “Ya, I’d go on a date with him.”
- “If he got rid of habits 1, 2 and 3 – he’d be perfect.”
- “If he would just get his shit together – this could work.”
- “Whatever, I can do this for a few months and keep my options open.”
and so on…
Well if you are currently sober (yes, at this very moment!), 90% of what I just said in the above opening paragraphs seems totally psycho. This is the part where if this was a friend we would look at them and say, “Get a grip!” “If he calls, he calls.” “He may be around this weekend – so if he wants to get in touch with you, he will.” But for some reason the advice we give isn’t something we always practice. With the veil of ‘cute boy’ clouding our ‘oh so stable vision’ we become ‘TOTAL GIRLS!’ Endless thinkers and own worst enemies in any situation where we are still in that frame of mind.
The suffrage that comes with this disease that takes over our body is like that of a common cold – it isn’t in us and we will never admit that virus started inside our own bodies. Rather it was some spontaneous amoeba that came and left after some good antibiotics, or in this case, friends who are there to tell you when you’re being a “TOTAL GIRL!”
The best advice I can give is find that non-biased third party that will talk some friend sense into you. Not the harsh antics that will leave you living the life of an old cat lady. It does take two to foster a relationship after all. But as most girls know, it only takes one slip of the “Cray, Cray – Over-Analysis Sydrome – TOTAL GIRL!” state of mind to send Mr. Right now running for the hills. Who knows there may come a day where you can put on your big girl pants and ask him out, but until then maintain and perfect your mysterious luster.
Best of luck and good riddance to us all!
Warning: ThereR..
April 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
Have you honestly heard anyone (guy or girl) actually say, “I hate being tan.” Everyone is all about the tan. A good tan complements your clothes better, visually makes your body look slimmer and overall, makes you feel sexier. During high school, I ignored all my mom’s emails regarding the dangers with tanning. Because spray and airbrush tan had not been invented, I was pro booth for a while. It wasn’t until I really started to care about my health and I started to read articles and research on tanning. Obviously, I knew it could cause skin cancer. But just like everyone else, I told myself, “That will never happen to me.” Truth is, it could easily happen to me.
According to the Skin Cancer Organization, “A tan, whether you get it on the beach, in a bed, or through incidental exposure, is bad news, any way you acquire it. Tans are caused by harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you have one, you’ve sustained skin cell damage.
No matter what you may hear at tanning salons, the cumulative damage caused by UV radiation can lead to premature skin aging (wrinkles, lax skin, brown spots, and more), as well as skin cancer. In fact, indoor ultraviolet (UV) tanners are 74 percent more likely to develop melanoma than those who have never tanned indoors.”
After college, I decided to stop tanning as much as I used to. I would only go every so often when I had a grand event I wanted to look my best at. But there was a huge wake up call when one of my girlfriends was diagnosed with Melonoma. Her doctor was able to treat it at a very early stage of the diagnosis. Thank God. However, she happened to be one of my friends who took care of skin. It was only in high school that she tanned frequently. So sometimes the frequency of how often you tan doesn’t determine how healthy your skin is. Our bodies react differently to the sun. It’s just really important to take care of your skin. Make sure to always wear your sunblock, buy face moisturizer with SPF, wear hats and try not to stay in the sun for too long. Remember, there’s nothing healthy about a tan.
There are so many products and solutions to give your skin great color without the harmful effects. I recently tried Suvara. A spray tan service, only offered in New York. However, as most people know, there are many other spray tan services offered in around the country. I have tried the spray tan machines which are great. They usually run from $25-$30. But my new obsession is the spray tan services that have tanning specialists. I should warn you that you completely stand in the nude while they work their magic. Why it’s better than the machines? Mainly because they do an incredible amount of detailing and the product is much better (lasting much longer). Services like these run from about $70-$90.
Here is some more info on services like Suvara:
“At Suvara, our mission is simple, to help protect as many people from the dangers traditional tanning and the harmful UV rays can wreak on your skin. We have researched, developed and tested the formula of our customized, proprietary solutions to include specific ingredients to protect the health of your skin.
Our solutions are 100% natural, with no harsh chemicals. Only the essential vitamins , moisturizers and anti-wrinklingingredients necessary to rejuvenate, replenish and protect your skin. Our staff of highly trained, experienced specialists will personalize your tan from a light glow to a dark ‘been on the beach’ tan specific to your skin tone. We’re confident Suvara’s flawless, natural result will make you look your best and feel your best. Experience the perfect airbrush tan and spray on body treatments with results so flawless, only you will know.
Suvara started with a simple objective, provide our clients with a safe, healthy alternative to UV tanning. The reality is that people like to be tan – we look better…we feel better. But the hard truth is it’s just not good for us. Over the last several years it’s become more and more documented that the UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds and tanning booths is very harmful. The challenge though, is that most people’s experience with a “spray-tan” is that it doesn’t look natural.
Suvara solves that problem.
Through our products: Suvara products have been formulated to not only provide you with the perfect tan, but to deliver healthy benefits to your skin.
Rejuvenate Vitamins A & C stimulate cell renewal and increase the skin’s production of collagen and elastin improving texture, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and reducing discoloration from years of sun exposure.
Protect CoQ10 boosts your skin’s immune system against environmental damage defending against the signs of aging, increasing cellular rejuvenation, improving elasticity and firmness
Replenish Hyaluronic Acid, a natural constituent in the skin that decreases with age, holds nearly one thousand times its weight in water locking in moisture for smother, softer skin
With our Staff : All Suvara Tanning Specialist have completed our rigorous certification program. Each are highly trained in skin care, all aspects of sun-less tanning, and the breadth of Suvara products. They will answer all of your questions and advise you in how to achieve the most natural result. They will personalize your tan from a light glow to a dark “been on the beach” tan specific to your skin tone and your desire.
We’re confident Suvara’s flawless, natural result will make you look your best, feel your best, and bring compliments.”
Check out my rockin’ HEALTHY tan!
