Only 120 miles separate Los Angeles from San Diego, but the fashion divide is much wider. My credentials for making such an assertion? I was born and raised in SD, but have lived in L.A. for the past 15 years, beginning in college. In the past decade and a half, I’ve made the two-hour drive…
There’s a time to shop for trending items—aka pieces that will only really work in your wardrobe for a season or two—and a time to invest in timeless, forever staples. A party with a very specific dress code or theme falls into the former category, while a designer handbag or pair of classic jeans would…
A simple test that takes only seconds to complete can help predict how long you might live, new research suggests. The “sitting-rising test,” or SRT, gauges how well you can sit down and rise from the floor without assistance. Middle-aged and older adults who scored low on performance had about an 11 times increased risk…
From birth, I’ve always had an affinity for the colour pink. As a child, I was one of those girls who would confidently match pale-pink tights with a brighter corduroy dress and a pair of garishly bold Mary Janes. As I got older, my pink state of mind shifted, making room for a more classic…
The summer season is off to a big start, with vacation getaways, outdoor adventures, and other fun events rolling in quickly. As a plus-size fashion editor, I’ve been looking to spice up my wardrobe just in time for the summer frenzy to begin. If you’ve found your way to this story, you’re probably in a…
