Circumventing the pomp and circumstance of a traditional wedding ceremony, a city hall wedding is a more fundamental approach.  Surrounded by a carefully edited network of family and friends, the setting albeit official is quintessentially urban, as should be your wardrobe. Dressing the part for a civic location such as city hall can be fun and a tad edgy; think […]

Sometimes the best summer scents are the simplest ones, which is certainly true of Clean’s new limited-edition Summer Sun fragrance. Playful and flirty, the eau de toilette is crisp and fruity without being overly citrusy (unlike a lot of warm-weather perfumes, which can sometimes make you smell like you’re hoarding orange peels in your purse). Grounded by base notes of […]

Long and flowing, we can’t get enough of maxi dresses that allow for sweeping steps and a rippling train behind us. They make such a dramatic and romantic statement. But don’t just think these pieces can only be worn for special occasions. A flowing dress made with casual materials such as jersey and that is more minimalist on the embellishment […]

We put our feet through a lot during the winter, but luckily they’re covered up pretty well. However now that summer is here, there’s no hiding uneven toenails and cracked calluses. It’s time to shed those socks, pamper your tootsies and give yourself a beach-ready pedi. Then slip on your flip flops and hit the sand! Here’s what you’ll need […]

  This summer, we’re making sure to stuff our beauty bags with this new pore-perfecting primer stick ($28) from Stila. It expertly preps skin for makeup application while also soothing irritation, minimizing pores, evening out skin tone, and fighting free radicals. The best part is the cooling sensation it provides upon application, which makes it a wonderfully refreshing summer skin-saver when […]

Kendall Jenner has managed to create her own spotlight outside of the Kardashian clan with her burgeoning, high fashion modeling career, as well as her crowd of ‘it’ friends that she is spotted out and about with. This natural and lithe beauty has recently caught the eye of the Calvin Klein Jeans brand, adding her to a roster of famous […]

Contouring has become something of a phenomenon as of late. Once a technique reserved solely for makeup artists, it’s become so much easier to highlight and shade at home thanks to YouTube’s constant stream of video tutorials. But the first thing you need to figure out before starting a contouring how-to session is what kind of makeup you should use. […]

A rounded midsection is a sign of femininity, so don’t worry about sucking it in or tucking it in. After all, pulling on uncomfortable shapewear when all you want to do is lounge poolside or in the sand is not comfortable or fun. In this body scenario, ruching, tankinis, coloblocking and dainty prints will be your best friends. Remember, you want […]

Casually elegant is the backyard wedding; a venue that’s underrated, understated, intimate, and all al fresco. A backyard wedding is an extension of someone’s home, an indoor-outdoor space with an atmosphere, which is relaxed, welcoming, playful and intimate.  Yet, a backyard wedding isn’t the easiest thing to know what to wear to. Let’s start with relaxed and playful.  Look to […]

While it’s tempting to lay out in the sun and let your skin take on a natural bronze glow, it’s just not worth the consequence. Rather than risk extra wrinkles, moles and dark spots, scaly rough patches and of course, skin cancer, try getting your glow on with one of these self-tanners. They’ll leave you with beach-ready skin (sans the […]