When I think of self-care, I'm immediately confronted with images of fluffy, oversized bathrobes, vibrantly-colored face mask formulas, and towels fashioned into turbans to speed up hair drying time. Having spent most of my childhood as a classical ballet trainee, I've always taken the time to pay attention to the wants and needs of my body to prevent injury and encourage an all-around healthy state of being. That could be anything from taking long epson salt soaks to relax my muscles to using n...
I'm not sure what I was doing with my haircare routine until I found a good hair oil. Sure, having the right shampoo and conditioner definitely made a huge difference in the health of my hair, but using a hair oil can be the perfect way to top off your routine because it seals in hydration and adds a boost of nutrients.Curls also tend to need a little extra love and attention. My curls are dry, frizzy, and thick, so it took me a while to find the best formula for my hair type that added enoug...
Every season, I visit New York Fashion Week backstages to see all things beauty. There's no better place to see some of the best creativity in hair, makeup, and nails up close. It's also the best place to forecast trends. My rule of thumb is that if something crops up at more than two different shows, it's officially a beauty trend that we'll likely see a whole lot more of. This year, there was one hair trend that popped up again and again at shows for brands such as Christian Siriano, Col...
I'll admit it: When it comes to getting dressed in the morning, I can be a little bit lazy. I know I'm a fashion editor, but it happens to the best of us, right? Well, I know how to play the game, and one trick I always used throughout college was to wear a cool pair of tall boots with a comfortable outfit that instantly made me look more polished and put-together—even if it was just an average sweater with skinny jeans.Much to my ease, over-the-knee styles are coming back in full forc...