I remember watching Gossip Girl from the comfort of my bedroom in small-town Oregon, dreaming of the day I'd buy diamond-encrusted headbands from Henri Bendel and delight in glasses of Veuve Clicquot and French macarons at the many Parisian-inspired brunches I'd no doubt be invited to. When I did eventually relocate to N.Y.C., the harsh reality of city living was revealed to me: headbands are unnecessarily painful, and French macarons cost $4 a pop. Read More...
Fried hair — whether from a dye job, hot tools, or neglect — is a common concern. Fortunately, there are a ton of hair products and treatments out there that promise to revive and restore dry, brittle strands, but which ones actually work? And how long do we have to wait until we see results? According to hair experts Lucie Ducrot and Judy McGuinness, the extent of damage done to your hair will determine which restorative methods work best for you and when you can expect to see some progress. Read More...
Sun's out, buns out. Actually, let's redo that. Sun's out, toes out, because it's officially sandal season, y'all! And while you're sitting at your next pedicure appointment getting those nails ready, we recommend browsing Tory Burch's massive under-the-radar sandal sale to ensure you have the proper seasonal shoes in tow. Pun absolutely intended. While we're all for a classic white summer sneaker with lightweight dresses— in fact, the sporty-cute combo is one of my personal favorites — nothing beats the ease (and breeze) of sandals. Read More...
