Tag: style

Get Ready for the Slopes: Must-Have Ski Gear

Snow ski season will be here soon, so we’ve collected some gear to help you get the most out of every run. (Courtesy of Carv) An Onboard Ski Coach Carv Digital Ski Coach $199 for system, plus various annual passes (see website for details) Taking lessons helps to improve your slope skills, but imagine if…


Going on Summer Vacation? Pack Good Manners Along With the Sunscreen

Kick back, relax, and unwind this summer; you’ve earned it. Going casual, however, doesn’t mean you should relax your standards of gracious etiquette—even if you’re vacationing close to home due to today’s high cost of travel. Balmy Beaches What’s summer without time spent at the beach? Unfortunately, unless you’re on an exotic island, a thousand…


DIY Treasure Hunting: How to Find Gold and Jewels

An internet search of the term “lost treasure” can be an eye-opener as you realize there are many stories and rumors of fabulous riches yet to be discovered around the globe. You may be surprised to find some right where you are. Several of the more notable examples include lost Confederate gold, Butch Cassidy’s treasure,…


Which Cleansers Work Best? Gel, Cleansing Balms, Oils, Enzyme Powders, & More!

We’ll be presenting our ultimate encyclopedia + compilation of cleansing products and discuss which ones are best suited for your skin type and the major benefits of each texture, & share our OG favorites of all time! We’ll be chatting all things gel, cream, foam, balms, enzyme cleansers, and so much more! ______________ BW’s INNER…


Practical Spy Gear: High-Tech Personal Electronics

Personal electronics have come a long way in just the past few years. This sampling of gear that used to be available only to spies just may prove useful in your daily life. (Courtesy of Lanmodo) See What’s Ahead Lanmodo Vast Pro Night Vision Driving Camera $369 Driving on dark, snowy, rainy, or foggy roads…


The Right Hats: Meet the New York City Milliner Still Custom-Making Exquisite, Couture Hats

Suzanne Newman, owner of Suzanne’s Couture Millinery in New York City, firmly believes that “it is rare that someone does not look good in a hat.” If someone doesn’t look good, it is simply because “they haven’t found the right hat.” In her lovely store on 61st Street, the 75-year-old milliner custom-makes the right hats:…


How Time in Nature Can Truly Revitalize Your Body and Restore Your Soul

Researchers have confirmed that spending time in even a small green space can have physical and mental health benefits… exposure to the natural world relieves stress, improves mood, and can have health benefits. ~ Jasmine Howard If you’ve ever felt refreshed, rejuvenated, and just plain happier after spending a few minutes outdoors, you’re not alone….


How to Be the Perfect Wedding Guest

Wedding behavior normally falls into three categories: good, bad, and clueless. Few events remain where so many traditional rules still apply. Happily, being the guest they remember for all the right reasons is easier than you think. Répondez S’il Vous Plaît Only the bride is allowed to be late to the wedding. Being prompt, however,…


How to Invest in Postage Stamps

What we now call stamps were invented by Henry Bishop, London’s postmaster general, in 1661. Originally, a handstamp was used to indicate the postage had been paid to send a parcel or letter, coining the term “stamp.” In 1840, Sir Rowland Hill invented the first adhesive stamp, the forerunner of today’s postage stamps. We use…


Best Toners for Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large Pores, Whiteheads, & Blackheads!

Hydration is great, but what if we’re also facing acne, breakouts, blackheads, and whiteheads with oily and sensitive skin?! In this video, Fel continues her acne series, sharing her top toner recommendations to help deal with these skin situations. You’ll learn all about which active ingredients are best used in which toner, how they all…