Confession: I had never had a facial in my life before this past month. For beauty lovers, that seems like an out-of-this-world statement. Admittedly, I’ve only recently begun experimenting with makeup and creating a skincare regimen because learning how to build a curly hair routine and finding the best new fashion brands kept my schedule preoccupied. But when the chance came to have a staycation at Equinox Hotel in New York City and a spa session with SolaWave, I couldn’t pass it up. While...

I suppose it isn't all that groundbreaking to say that I wear basics every day because we all do. Every T-shirt, pair of jeans, pair of socks, blazer, (and so on) that we wear can be considered a basic. You're probably wearing a few items that constitute as basics right now. (I certainly am.) This explains why people have such an acute interest in shopping for basics. While some types of clothing are optional—e.g. the fun plastic rings I'm currently wearing—others are actually essential.Si...

On Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law barring most abortions after six weeks. The bill, known as the "heartbeat ban," requires that abortion providers check for a fetal heartbeat before terminating a pregnancy. If a heartbeat is detected, the abortion cannot be performed.Though the law provides exceptions for pregnancies that pose medical emergencies, there is no such leniency for cases of rape or incest. Abbott's measure is one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S. -...

Finding the motivation to work out can be tough. Instagram influencers are constantly showcasing dreamy morning routines, complete with pretty whipped coffees and 5 am sweat sessions, but if you're like me, fitting in a workout isn't always that simple. Sure, at-home fitness solutions have made it easier than ever to break a sweat at our leisure, but there are still factors that make fitness an uphill battle. One big one? Hair.As a naturally curly girl, I've got a bad habit of skipping workout...