The year I turned 28, I made partner in a large hospitality group, got married, and had heart surgery; in that order. The preceding 15 or so years, I was living at an accelerated pace — playing multiple sports in high school while also starring in all the drama club productions, graduating early from Columbia…
Read MoreSuicide, unfortunately, is a word that has been on everyone’s mind as of late. It’s a word that normally no one likes to discuss and doesn’t dare to bring up. It can be hard for some people to understand why someone would even want to take their own life and why they believe that is…
Read MoreYou probably remember the Sex and the City episode about “the Rabbit,” aka the vibrator that made Charlotte cancel all her plans. Her friends eventually managed to drag her out of her apartment, but Char’s obsession is understandable — it’s not always easy to figure out which sex toys are right for you. Can you…
Read MoreWith social media power comes great responsibility. Yes, influencers post amazing pictures, attend all kinds of events, and work with really cool brands, but at the end of the day, they’re also baring their personal lives for the world to see. And for queer-identifying influencers, there’s a whole other level of openness that comes with…
Read MoreSitting seaside eating fish tacos and fried plantains at a local Costa Rican cafe after taking a dip in the ocean, relaxing after a morning of yoga at a resort you saved to your Instagram collection a year ago (that you found through that blogger you just can’t help but stalk, in a totally non-creepy…
Read MoreMoney is a weird thing. Everyone is born with a different understanding of it, and therefore, different relationships surrounding money form. For some, it’s a source of constant stress. For others, it enables them to support every single want, desire, and need they have. For myself, I felt pressure to spend more than I had in…
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Ever wake up from a dream on a Monday morning going “WTF”? Your dreams probably entail anything from appearing naked infront of a large group of people or giving birth to Michael B. Jordan’s child (we prefer the latter). The interpretation of dreams has been an ongoing fascination for over thousands of years. The Greeks…
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, the supportive sneakers my mom tried to force on me were, in my strong-headed opinion, incredibly ugly. I couldn’t stand the way they looked and I would have much rather stomped around in rubber flip-flops. But now that I’m older and my body isn’t quite as resilient, I’ve come to…
Read MoreWe’ve all been there: You find a new skin-care product that you looove, immediately go home to try it out but find yourself a few minutes later screaming in straight horror because your skin has reacted to the one thing that you swore was going to make you feel and look like Meghan Markle on her…
Read MoreI will start by saying that I am the biggest “yes” woman and that I suffer from a severe case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). If I could be in multiple places at once, I absolutely would, so that I can enjoy everything with everyone. Drinks with coworkers? Yes. Brunch with the girls following…
Read MoreA wise woman once said, “Middle fingers up/ Put ’em hands high/ Wave ’em in his face/ Tell him ‘Boy, bye.” That’s exactly what we did last night for our third Time To Talk panel, this time with a focus on heartbreak and relationships (aka, the BOY BYE edition). Our Chiller-in-Chief Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton led a conversation…
Read MorePeep the Vid Hey babes, let’s get frank, shall we? We’re tired of people telling us what we should or should not talk about when it comes to our bods. Our body is what we make of it and how we choose to define it is completely up to us and no one else, right? That’s…
Read MoreFace masks come in a variety of forms—sheets, creams, powders, gels (you get it) —and tackle every issue under the sun. From acne-prone skin to wrinkles to dry patches, they’re the perfect accessory for the beauty-do-it-yourself-er. For some of us, the process of pampering their face can be too time-consuming. Who has time to do a…
Read MoreWhether or not you’ve heard of superfoods, you’ve probably eaten them without even realizing it. Defined as a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being, superfoods are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols and can be easily added to everyday meals — like smoothies — to make them feel extra…
Read MoreWhen you type in the word “primers” on Sephora’s website, 173 products show up. From mineral to color correcting to matte, there are dozens of different kinds that can highlight (or remove) whatever you desire. But unless you casually have a few hundred hours underneath your belt, you probably don’t have the time (or money)…
Read MoreRecently, I underwent a pretty major surgery — a breast reduction. After years of immense back pain during mundane activities, cuts on my shoulders from the weight of my bra straps, and extreme insecurity in regards to my chest, I decided to look into the options at hand. First, I tried to get off my…
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