We’ve reviewed dozens of Skims dupes — these are our favorite options for quality materials, affordability, inclusivity, and sustainable brands. When shapewear first came out, it was intended to manipulate the body, like a modern-day corset or a secret you hide beneath your clothing. But times have changed and we no longer deal in the …
We’re big fans of sustainable sunglasses for summer looks — these are our top picks for brands that are eco-friendly, give back, and are made to last. Sunny days are near! And it’s finally time to bring out our favorite sunglasses. We are huge fans of sustainable frames made from eco-friendly and upcycled materials, such …
I’ve worn cotton bralettes as a wardrobe staple for years. Below, I rank organic options based on comfort, size inclusivity, and affordability. In recent years, I’ve left behind bras with uncomfortable underwire and straps that dig into my shoulders. Though it started as a pandemic-driven, work-from-home-related decision, wearing bralettes rather than traditional bras is now …
Picture a dark, windowless cave. If you had no access to outside light, would your body know what time it is? The answer is yes and no. Our biological clocks, or the circadian rhythms that rule our sleep and wake cycles, do tell time, but they aren’t always completely accurate. Biological clocks depend on external …
As a beauty writer, I’m constantly consuming skincare content on social media for my work (and for pleasure). It’s hard not to want to take the advice of women who post video after video of their glossy, glowing, poreless, 22-year-old skin — and some of these women swear that going vegan was the silver bullet …
My daughters were three and five when I learned there was a term for the exhausting running list I’d been carrying in my head since their births. Although anxiety and sometimes paralyzing perfectionism were states I’ve struggled with my entire life, this felt different. It was the administrative steps I had to go through to …
A little over a year ago, I was having frequent enough panic attacks to finally schedule a psychiatry appointment to discuss a possible diagnosis and medication. My doctor confirmed that it sounded like I had an anxiety disorder, but she suspected it was actually the symptom of something else altogether, rather than the root cause …
As a psychotherapist in private practice, I know it’s wrong to try to fix or change my friends. But after the pandemic, my friendships were in flux. Many friends left the city where I lived — so when I met someone new, I’d feel excited about the potential. Maybe we’d be hiking buddies and walk …
Summary: I’m a side sleeper who thought I preferred a firm mattress until I met PlushBeds. After sleeping on PlushBeds’s Signature Bliss mattress for over a month, I’ve noticed a significant increase in the quality of my rest, relief from aches and pains, and a notable decrease in motion transfer between my partner and me. With a three-inch plush pillow …
Loved Clothing Lasts Ah, college… a time when you are sure that you know exactly how your life will play out. The joke is especially on me because I received a very specific bachelor’s degree in a field which I no longer wish to pursue: Costume Design. However, I’ve realized that no time was wasted …