The fashion world is always ahead of the game – and this isn't only in reference to the clothes that don our body. While we are all wallowing in our white, winter skin, luxury designer and top fashion house Chanel has come out with their newest Spring 2013 makeup collection: Printemps Précieux de Chanel.... Read More
If you’ve found yourself feeling stressed or anxious lately, and you’ve tried everything from increasing your exercise activity to getting more Z’s at night but are still feeling aches and pains, it’s possible that you could benefit from a massage at your local luxury spa. But since the practice dates back tens of thousands of years and has since generated a number of techniques, how could you possibly know which one is best for you out of the several that are available today? Instead of settling for the standard 60-minute back massage, opt instead for a technique that will cater specifically to your needs. Read on to find out exactly what type of massage is best for you.... Read More
This holiday season— or any season for that matter— give the gift of smooth, shiny hair... derived from real gold! The industry-recognized Japanese luxury hair care company, Yuko, now offers their salon quality products at home. The product arrives completely free of preservatives, parabens and sulfates. Fusing natural smoothing ingredients such as sunflower seed and seaweed extracts amongst various minerals and flecks of real gold, the Kokoro G line— “aqua gold”— strengthens fibers for the ultimate shine.... Read More
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone— from travelling to finding the perfect gift for everyone in your family, pressure seems to come from almost every aspect of the holidays. But between running through the airport and making sure your trans-continental gift packages arrive on time, your overall health and well-being shouldn't be compromised. Here, we put together our top tips for maintaining your health and staying active over the next several weeks.... Read More
So it may not be the summer time, but with the holidays right around the corner, we can only hope that you’re still hitting the gym or yoga class to stay on track during the eat-and-drink-athon ahead— or maybe you’re lucky enough to have scored a beach-side vacation to break up this dreary winter season. Either way, one part of your luxury beauty routine probably involves hair removal. But what kind of hair removal? These days, there are so many different methods that your head is probably spinning. Here, we rounded up the best methods of hair removal, what they are, and when and where you should use them.... Read More
If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past decade, then you’ve probably heard of gluten – particularly the gluten-free, celebrity and health nut diet craze. While you may have started to avoid gluten like the plague, how much do you really know about it?... Read More
Give the man in your life the gift of luxury spa treatments this holiday season (even if the man in your life is you!) The secret’s out, the stigma’s long gone, and the time for men to proudly say, “Yes, I deserve to be pampered!” has arrived. Need inspiration? Check out the gentleman’s offerings at popular spas from coast to coast.... Read More
The wreathes are hung, carols are playing in every store, and the coffee shops are selling all of our seasonal favorites— it must be the holidays. With all of the festive fetes right around the corner, you've probably got all of your stunning outfits in mind, but have you thought about all the luxury beauty products that are available this season? If you're still in need of completing your ideal holiday look, check out these three killer collections that were developed specifically with this special time of year in mind.... Read More
Around here, we like to say that fashion isn’t just an art, it’s a science— and the same goes for luxury beauty products. Giorgio Armani knows the true meaning to this, and the brand’s new makeup collection for the holidays is proof. Through the use of sophisticated technology and an eye for elegance, the brand’s White Night Holiday Collection has just what you need to achieve a flattering look for all your end of the year festivities.... Read More
When it comes to luxury fashion during the holidays, only a couple of things come to mind: shimmery metallics and crave-worthy vintage. Luxury brand Burberry has the right idea, as its new makeup collection for Holiday 2012 is appropriately titled “Vintage Gold.” The classically British label knows that the holidays are for remaining traditionally elegant with a touch of glitz and glam, so its collection this season includes new additions that will help you achieve your ideal under-the-mistletoe look.... Read More
Scarlett Johansson is not average looking— even for a movie star. Yes, she may be famous for her natural girl-next-door appearance, but she is also sexy and exotic. This special combination makes her an excellent choice as the face for Dolce & Gabbana’s new luxury fragrance, The One Desire.... Read More
Getting to the gym is hard, we admit it. Whether it’s setting your alarm before 6 a.m. to get an effective sweat in before your eight hour work day, or trying to find the willpower to head there right after you put your time in at the office, it’s never easy to carve out time for the gym in an already hectic schedule. The thought of mindlessly pounding the treadmill or pumping out repetitive weight exercises isn’t very appealing before or after a long day of exhausting your brain, either.... Read More
High-end fashion labels love to boast about the confidence you will experience simply by slipping into one of their exquisite garments, but truth is, if your skin doesn't feel nourished and replenished it is hard to rock the clothes with the poise they deserve. Lucky for us, Kat Burki features natural and organic luxury products that are said to awaken your senses and give you the much needed energy to take on the day (and any outfit.)... Read More
There’s something about a bronze glow in the dead of winter that warms our hearts— and our luxury makeup palettes. And while we love looking as though we never lost our summer tint, we’re well aware of the dangers of tanning beds and the effect they have on our skin. That’s why we’re all about sunless tanning methods that don’t include harmful UV rays or dangerous sunburns. Here, we put together a list of some of the best methods for achieving a healthy, sunless tan so you can remain looking your best well into the winter.... Read More
It’s finally December, which means holiday lights, cheery carols, soaring spirits… and split ends. If you’re like the rest of us and your poor strands are in need of major ... Read More
Being born a natural beauty is one thing, but even if your name is Cindy Crawford, you still need to be sure to take great care of your skin to keep it looking its best. We checked in recently with celebrity facialist and luxury skincare expert Joanna Vargas to discuss how she garnered such a celebrity following (think Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, and Sofia Coppola,) the secret to perfect-looking skin, and insider beauty tips every woman should know.... Read More
In the dead of winter, our skin is often left looking dry, dull and patchy— between the gusts of wind and the dehydrating blasts of heat vents, skin becomes vulnerable, damaged, and all-around drab. But thanks to the luxury skincare brand Natura Bissé, this year we can help keep our skin looking hydrated and radiant until it's time to pull out our bikinis again.... Read More
