Summer provides the excuse to shake things up, step outside of our comfort zone, and welcome in a little newness. One way we like to do this is with a fresh new fragrance—one that can embody both sunny days and sultry nights. Aqua Media Cologne forte, the latest launch from uber-chic perfume house Maison Francis Kurkdjian, strikes that seasonal balance with its sparkling citrus and … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Love Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Breezy New Scent

If you only buy one item from the legendary Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, it should be La Mer skin care. Beloved by celebrities like Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian, La Mer is a French luxury line that boasts some of the most effective products–and some of the most expensive. That is, until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale came along, and now you can shop La Mer for up … Continue reading These La Mer Products Are On Sale for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It’s a cloudy day, but that doesn’t stop the twinkle in Ben Krigler’s eye or the brightness of his smile. We’re in the penthouse suite of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo in Monaco, and even with sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, the real sight to behold is the spread of Krigler fragrances at my fingertips. Many of them have been culled from the brand’s … Continue reading Meet Ben Krigler, the Fragrance Historian

Needles only sound fun when the end result is new ink. Even as a grown woman, I admittedly still squirm and squeal at the sight of them at the doctor’s office, yet I’ll never say no to a new tattoo—or the promise of fresh, new skin. Whether you’re new to the world of skin care devices (red light therapy wands, anyone?) or you’re up to … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an At-Home Microneedling Device

For Project Runway Season 9 Winner Anya Ayoung-Chee, Carnival is a cultural rite of passage that is an inseparable part of her Trinbagonian DNA. Her Carnival Tuesday ritual is no different from the tens of thousands of costumed female revelers—known colloquially as “masqueraders”—that engage in a deliberate, exciting morning beauty routine in Trinidad and Tobago: methodically applying her long-lasting makeup, styling her hair to road-ready … Continue reading Every Body Is a Carnival Body