Travelling is one of the biggest joys in life, but I won’t lie—it’s incredibly stressful too. However, the stress starts long before the security queue or ticket gates. In my book, it begins with packing. Whilst your holiday capsule wardrobe is important, more vital is the vessel that gets it there safely. That’s why owning…
Picture this: You return home from the grocery store or farmers’ market with a haul of fresh produce. While unpacking your fruits and vegetables, you begin to wonder: Do I need to rinse all of them or just some of them? Is rinsing produce necessary? Is water enough, or should I use vinegar or soap?…
It’s finally holiday season and I’m so, so happy about it. For the last few months, I’ve been mindlessly dreaming of crystal-clear waters and the picturesque coastlines of all my favourite spots, thinking about where I could spend a week (or 2) away this year, should I be lucky enough. Then, during a quick Google…
You may start every day with a cup of coffee, but there are certainly some right and wrong ways to drink it. While coffee has many proven health benefits, some common coffee-drinking mistakes can interfere with your energy levels, sleep, hydration, and overall health. To ensure you get the most health benefits out of coffee,…
Four years ago, I made one of the biggest changes of my life. In October 2020, I underwent the “big chop,” trimming my chemically altered hair to the root for my natural texture to make a triumphant return. Going back to natural coils also prompted a deep edit of the hair products I used daily…
In 2023, stylist Allison Bornstein introduced the now-viral concept of the “wrong shoe theory,” which quickly took the fashion world by storm. The idea is simple yet impactful: Choose shoes that intentionally clash with the rest of your outfit. Bornstein states this unexpected contrast gives fashion insiders an effortlessly cool, eye-catching look. While the wrong…
There’s nothing quite like a fresh manicure set. And if you’re opting for gel nail polish, you can enjoy the benefits of chip-free nails for far longer than standard nail polish. It’s by far the “high-maintenance-to-be-low-maintenance” way to try out nail trends or a nail colour without worrying about chipping. But sometimes, gel manicures don’t…
With summer in full swing, you may be enjoying more vitamin D-producing sunlight than in the previous months. But are you getting enough to put your daily vitamin D regimen on hold for the summer? Most experts say no—you should still keep taking the “sunshine vitamin.” There are several reasons why you may not be…
It’s not just those living in L.A. or within wellness-focused “blue zones”—everywhere you look, people are becoming increasingly mindful of the products they interact with daily. From the food they consume to the skincare they apply and the cleaning products they use, consumers are embracing a cleaner, more non-toxic lifestyle. Now, this shift is reaching…
If you have thinning hair, odds are you’ve seen tons of products on the market that promise fuller-looking hair. And while many options such as red light therapy, supplements, and hair growth oils have their perks, it’s no secret that they require a substantial amount of time to actually see results. While I’m all for…
