Getting Nailed, Again Few things are as synonymous with pampering as pedicures. Available in almost every shopping center in suburbia this relatively inexpensive luxury usually requires no appointment and can be enjoyed solo or with friends. I know many people who equate “me time” as soaking in a tub of warm water filled with …
The Facial Chronicles Part 1: Today I got a good old-fashioned facial. No frills, no 24kt gold dust, no sea buckthorn just a facial, and it was great. If I had to compare my beauty diet to that of an actual diet I’d say that while a fire and ice facial might be …
Dear Yoga, Thank you. Sincerely, my knees I can think of many words to describe my body and athletic ability, most are diplomatic, some are, well borderline mean. My physical heyday was circa 2007, when college cheerleading and boundless energy had me at an average weight without much effort. While I’ve never experienced …
Most days I take great care of my skin. The serums, the retinols, the exfoliators…yeah, I do all that on the regular. I use so many great products that oftentimes salespeople don’t know what to sell me…perhaps a lesson on self-control but that’s another story. However, despite my efforts there’s comes a time when I …
The Lost Art of the Formal Updo If tight ringlets obstructing your vision conjure up memories of middle school dances then odds are you’ve experienced the magical powers of the formal updo. A quick google search of 90’s updos will leave you breathless from laughing so hard…why? Because we’ve all been there, whether it’s …
Wellness at the Bacara Resort and Spa I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Bacara Resort and Spa in Goleta, Ca. I now know why most wealthy people are happy, thin and run marathons for fun. I’ve lived in Southern California my whole life and had never even heard of the Bacara, it’s …
