Category: Wellness
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HAPPY B-EARTH-DAY, MOTHER NATURE!
Who’s doing their part to conserve Mother Nature? Some work diligently every year to raise awareness to sustainable living, while others promote it and give back to organizations that devote time to creating sustainable living. Either way, both parties work hard to ensure she is here for generations to come. c/o The Maidstone in East…
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Better Night’s Rest with Parachute Founder Ariel Kaye
There’s something wrong with the way we sleep. We just don’t sleep or create a sleeping environment like we should. As I type this it’s 2:17AM and I’m sitting in bed surrounded by old magazines I swear I’ll read soon, look books from press days, a water bottle and an empty popsicle wrapper all neatly…
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The Benefits of Using Natural Body Oils
It’s no secret that the world is getting more health-conscious. As awareness continues to grow about the harsh effects of chemical-based products, people are actively looking for healthier alternatives to use and support. One sector where “natural” and “healthy” is buzzing loudly is skin care. While conventional, chemical-based skin care products are still quite popular,…
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DISQ – A NEW WAY TO RESISTANCE TRAIN
Did you know the power of resistance can drastically change your workout? Seriously. It can turn that easy walk in the park to a sweat fest filled stroll. The problem is that 1.) Resistance training isn’t really marketed to the world outside of personal training and 2.) How many people really know what resistance can…
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BEAUTY HOTSPOT | SILKPEEL
There’s a new way to get that red-carpet skin without going under the knife. Seriously, it’s called SilkPeel. Many people you see sashaying down the carpet in Galliano or strolling the streets in UGGs with an effortless glow have more than genes to thank. Besides a bevy of great products that are packed with the right…
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EXUVIANCE PERFORMANCE PEEL CHALLENGE
Out with the old and in with the new. It’s a ritual in our family that you clean your house from top to bottom on New Year’s Eve and rid your home of all that is old. It’s believed that the clutter you carry into the following year won’t be cleansed until the next year…
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LADY TECH TUESDAY | FOREO ISSA
ISSA, the world’s first silicone electric toothbrush. My, doesn’t that sound… futuristic. Well the future is here and it’s taking over how we do everything, even how we brush our teeth. Swedish based company FOREO launched ISSA, a revolutionary toothbrush that will forever change the dental industry. The ISSA uses high-intensity pulsation via soft silicone bristles…
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SNEAKER FREAK FRIDAY | NEW BALANCE X KATE SPADE SATURDAY
There have been tons and tons and tons of sneaker collaborations these passed couple of years. Many times I’ve always believed they were nothing more than an opportunity to get a slice of the urban market pie. These sneaks were typically never comfortable, there price tags brought out the blood lust in many, and at…
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TORAH BRIGHT X ROXY
Australian Snowboarding gold-medalist, Torah Bright continues Torah Bright Series with Roxy. This famed athlete is a champion in her own right. Being the only person to attempt to qualify for all 3 disciplines during the 2014 Winter Olympics – the half-pipe, slopestyle, and snowboard cross. Not only is she an Olympic gold-medalist, she also has…
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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS | LOLË “I GLOW YOGA MAT”
On the third day of Christmas La Cartel gave to me … a Lolë yoga mat… It’s a Hip and Healthy giveaway today at StyleCartel. All year long we’ve been posting about different ways to get in shape, various options around the city and at home, but most importantly, as we all know, the fashion forward…
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WEEK 4 @ BFX STUDIO: MYZONE
Hey, hey, hey! Sorry, I didn’t post last week but there were a few difficulties. Which, by the way, are totally fine now. Anyway, this week we’re talking about MYZONE. MYZONE is this nifty chest strap system that provides heart rate and caloric tracking in real time. Like you can be doing plié dips (this may not…
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WEEK 2 @ BFX STUDIO: NO STRINGS ATTACHED
It’s week two, y’all and every part of my body hurts. I’m not going to whine about it but I just thought everyone should know. Like seriously… I never knew your ankles and forearms had muscles until I felt the soreness earlier this week. I’m sure my brain was just as confused as my ankles…