Giving lip service: the story behind niche beauty brand ShikSona
The abundance of beauty products in the retail market-place along with the copious supply of beauty experts and influencers on social media have not been lost on Sonali and Shikha Chaturvedi. As...
View ArticleRecipes: let the good times roll, all year round
While Mardi Gras puts New Orleans, Louisiana in the spotlight every February, and the recent Superbowl showdown (along with the Kendrick Lamar half-time show and those boundary-pushing adverts) added...
View ArticleGoing with the flow: the Guess spring 2025 collection
Guess’s spring 2025 women’s campaign is all about bright and breezy season dressing that easily transitions from day to evening. The ranges are designed with new and exciting denim cuts, washes...
View ArticleGood clean fun: Clean Living Magazine’s pre-Oscar eco-luxe experience
Elyse Glickman Among the many Oscar weekend activities, the Clean Living Magazine Eco-Luxe Experience and Gifting Suite on March 1 and 2 was a stand-out. While the setting—a US$65 million Bel Air...
View ArticleExpo West 2025: just add water
Rain was in the forecast for Anaheim, Calif. site of the Natural Products Expo West 2025. The weather, however, did not keep away attendees, at near-record numbers. It was fitting as water...
View ArticleFrom anxiety to anticipation: how to calm your pre-travel jitters
Travel provides a lot more than a change of scenery. Mental health benefits include recharging one’s state of mind and gaining new perspectives by exploring other cultures. However, with recent news...
View ArticleTweaks gone wrong: why minimal may not equal maximum outcomes when it comes...
When it comes to plastic surgery, the less invasive, the better, right? For years, the conventional wisdom was that with cosmetic procedures, less is not only more, it’s more natural. Even today,...
View ArticleAstor & Orion Ætheria collection fuses ancients myths with rugged American...
Inspired by mythology and the rugged beauty of the Pacific northwest, Ætheria blends celestial elements with sculptural silhouettes. Key motifs include the Hercules knot—a symbol of strength and...
View ArticleExperts explain how nutrition can affect your weight loss goals
Most people eat two or three meals per day with a couple of snacks in between. Yet there are still common nutritional deficiencies in the adult population despite the many calories people take in....
View ArticleGlossier introduces You Fleur, an intriguing fragrance that defies tradition
Glossier You Fleur, an airy and luminous floral blend that captures the wonder of you. Fleur embodies the ethereal and alluring aspects of a dewy sSpring garden, where enchanting blooms meet the...
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