Silver Mirror Facial Bar is bringing glowing skin to Navy Yard with the launch of its second D.C. location this summer near the Yards, at 1355 3rd Street SE. “D.C. was the first market we launched outside of our flagship in New York”…
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This unique blazer is one of my hero pieces as it can change my look as well as elevate any casual outfit. It adds warmth, versatility, excitement, & personality when I wear it with different outfits. One can wear it with jeans + a t-shirt, workwear, a dress, or an elegantly cropped knit top + trouser shorts for an elevated day/night look-- this is the wonderful feature of…
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Hold yourself close to your heart. You don't need a reason to spoil yourself. But, after all we go through, and out of respect for all the work we've done-- we certainly deserve it. I was lucky enough to have been spoiled by an amazing friend who gave me this beautiful "L" script initial necklace. It's…
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With things feeling heavy and lackluster for far too long, it looks as though this Fall will showcase bright, spicy, beautiful colors and trends. From soft nudes to bold brights—- let’s get to expressing ourselves this season, shall we Here are the Fall 2021 makeup trends as stated by 3 of the top beauty magazines/publications…
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One shade of "nude" does not suit all. Meet The Nude Suite: A beautifully designed line of convertible heels in nude shades by Pashion Footwear. Pashion Footwear created this inclusive line and it's currently available in The D’Orsay in four shades: Sand, Latte, Walnut, & Cocoa.
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The Red Yao Tribe women have been caring for their hair naturally via an ancient ritual passed down from mother to daughter for centuries. Haircare is a ceremony and the heart of Red Yau culture. The women have long, thick, strong, healthy hair without the slightest hint of gray. They use their nutrient-rich…
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I’m 41 and trying to undo all of the years of fun-in-the-sun, sans skincare, sans beach umbrella. I didn’t think it was all that necessary to slather on the thick mineral creams that would create a white cast on my skin until I started realizing that no one is immune from the damaging rays of the sun. It doesn’t matter what you do in your skincare regimen if you don’t…
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I had the honor of being featured on Mestiza New York and wanted to share this short article with you. Mestiza NY’s dresses are absolutely gorgeous and I wore their stunning new release, the Georgiana Gown in Jade Chinoiserie. This gown is light-weight enough to spin in and heavy enough to feel like a queen in her robe.
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I used to dream of being something of a "Devil Wears Prada" CEO (envision a Miranda Priestly-type, only MUCH kinder) working in an NYC skyscraper as a luxury goods writer. I imagined myself walking around in the highest black patent-leather heels. This particular pair caught my eye and came up in multiple articles…
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Many find boudoir photography intriguing, others think it’s “too sexy”, some are afraid to try, some think their bodies are not “good enough” to be photographed in an intimate way, etc. I can understand why. I’ve never considered myself as someone who has a photographic body, I have many scars, my skin is a constant work in progress, I was raised very conservatively but…
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SmitaIt’s that time of year and, more than ever, we’re FaceTime’ing, Zoom’ing, and HouseParty’ing for work and for the holidays! SnoBee Chic founder, Smita Sharma, gives 6 tips on how to look zoom glam for the holidays…
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Real Results from a Real Person: The reason I wanted to try professional microneedling is that I wanted to get rid of all my scarring, wanted my natural glow again and needed help with fine lines. I heard microneedling can help with all of that, so I got it done at Renew Me Medspa in Arlington, VA.
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When it comes to oily skin, the struggle is real. Everyone is after the “dewy glow”, and if you have oily skin, you certainly have an advantage. Oily skin tends to appear dewier (due to excess sebum and active sebaceous glands) and can be more resistant to wrinkling. However, oily skin can become extreme, leaving you with an embarrassing shine, due to…
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Most people think that because I'm Asian-American, my skin doesn't age as quickly. But it does and I noticed it, so... I got aesthetic injectables! Once I hit 40, my skin really did change. I started losing volume in my cheeks, which bothered me because I felt younger on the inside than how I saw myself on the outside.
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Renew Me Medspa has a light therapy machine that you MUST know about, so I’m sharing my experience with you here. They’re one of only 6 establishments who have this light therapy machine in the U.S. and the procedure is quick, non-evasive, and super…
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Let’s talk about beauty from the inside out. So many skincare products are advertised and we have no idea which ones work and which ones don’t. We rely on reviews, influencers, and what our friends/family say. What we do know is that what we put on the inside will affect the outside. Let’s taste the rainbow and get our glow on, shall we? Here are my top 10…
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We’re up’ing our virtual-face-to-face time for obvious reasons and, if you’re like me and care about how you look during these video calls, you want to prepare quickly and efficiently… this may come in handy to you!
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DIY hand scrub, but make it WFH! Hand-washing is so IN right now, so I have some tips on how to make it luxe! While we’re working from home, have time to care for ourselves, and can do a lot of good with simple ingredients, let’s make our own natural sugar scrub.
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2020 Beauty: When I felt a bit overwhelmed by all of the information and ads out there, I decided to do my own research and summarize the 2020 trends that seem to be agreed upon by multiple sources. Ready for this? I think you are! Let’s see…
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The Harlem Globetrotters totally brought out my inner-child in NYC! They wore their Heely Sneaks (yes, the fun shoes with the wheels in the bottoms!) and did tricks all over the court in them! Check it all out here…
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