Tag: advice
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What might seem like a good thing, but may not be
As a child, I dreamed of a world where I could have endless access to treats. Oh, what an amazing thing it would have been to have ice cream raining from the sky, a la in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Given the rising cost of food, I’d welcome the release on my grocery…
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Add selfie to your skincare routine.
Take a picture of your face. Did you just cringe at the thought of that? And I didn’t even tell you to do it without makeup on. (But definitely do it without makeup.) If the thought of having a camera reveal what you really look like scares you, ask yourself why. You could take the…
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What not to wear to fashion week
I just have to give you some blunt advice on what you should not wear to a fashion show. Yes, at the end of the day you have free will to do whatever you want. But doing whatever you want could lead to some consequences. I want to help you avoid that. Here are some…
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Here’s the real advice on how to dress for a fashion show
“What do you even wear to a fashion show?” That was the question I repeatedly asked of the internet. And the internet gave me nothing, except pictures of people and advice to be bold. Quite frankly, it wasn’t helpful. I was just as confused as before. But now on the other side having attended a…
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Let’s chat about what I wore for my first fashion week
When I discovered I could get tickets to attend New York Fashion Week shows, the first thing I did was freak about. The second thing was panically ask myself, “What am I going to wear?” I was preoccupied with planning my outfits. I was obsessed with dressing the right way. And then I realized that…
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This is my gripe with “invisible” sunscreens
How do I say this professionally? I’m tired of sunscreen makers lying to me. I know that everyone is searching for an invisible sunscreen. Brands want to deliver on that need. Here’s the thing though: Your invisibility claim needs to live up to actual use. And by that, I mean how dermatologists recommend we use…
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Fee credit or not, it’s just marketing
Today is September 29. It is nearly the end of the quarter, meaning the AmEx Platinum cardholders will be scrambling to make sure they use their $75 lululemon credit before midnight tomorrow. Several months ago, American Express added the credit as a benefit, demonstrating the value of the $595 fee beyond travel. And I say…
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You’re going to drink more water now, right?
I have covered multiple times how it is important to drink water if you want more youthful, hydrated skin. You want to hydrate your cells from the inside and not just rely on topical measures. But let’s get real. I don’t care how good your skin looks if your body is falling apart internally. I…
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Just a few things you should bring when you visit Boston (in my opinion)
If you are gearing up for a trip to Boston, you are no doubt creating a packing list. I am going to create one for you, perhaps of some things you might not have put on your list otherwise. So, you’re welcome. Cash Surprisingly, in this day and age, I am going to advise that…
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Okay, your skin’s tattling on your diet.
I am still working to change my habits. It’s tough to change my diet to take better care of my health. I know it is important, I know it’s needed, but that doesn’t make it any easier. But I’m learning more and more how diet can impact facial appearance. What you eat could potentially impact…
