Ever since First Lady Michelle Obama graced the dance floor at the 2009 Inaugural Ball in a dreamy, one-shoulder, white chiffon ball gown covered with tiny rosettes and shimmering embellishments (the dress is now on display at the Smithsonian museum) crafted by Jason Wu, the Taiwanese-American designer has been anointed fashion’s latest wunderkind.
Whether you’re treading through the giddy, “Teenage Love Affair”-worthy territory of a new crush or you’re basking in the commitment-ready, forever-and-ever, “At Last” stage of your relationship, you know to cherish every heart-swelling moment in the journey known as love.
In recent years, talk of healthy hair has centered on the benefits of antioxidant-rich superfruits and the importance of paraben- and sulfate-free formulas.
This month, Aveda unveils the latest addition to its “Be Curly” range: the Aveda Be Curly Style-Prep, a lightweight, slightly creamy serum that wakens your senses with its zesty, citrus-y scent, a mixture of the lime, lemon, bergamot and orange extracts in its formula.
The seeds of the Nigella Sativa (black cumin) plant, which is believed to have originated in the Middle East, have long been heralded for their medicinal, culinary, aromatic, and therapeutic benefit.
Shea butter has been an essential part of my skincare routine for years — in fact, I used to walk around with the enormous tin housing the full-sized L’Occitane Shea Butter in my purse (it elicited quite a few sideways glances).
There’s a reason why you’re likely to find jojoba oil in haircare products’ ingredient lists: it works to balance oil production, hence aiding in the removal of excess sebum and product build-up at the scalp level, a problem that can ultimately damage hair follicles and lead to dry and unruly, breakage-prone strands.
“Feel it!” he urged excitedly, lowering his head so that his gaze was directed to the red carpeting at his feet.
For Spring 2011, Korean husband-and-wife design team Seokwon Andy Kim and Wonjeong Debbie Yoon, the duo behind the buzzy Andy & Debb line, showcased a Mod-flavored collection with a muted and slightly retro color palette, architectural tailoring details, as well as quirky chandelier, Rorschach ink blot, and concentric circle prints.
The folks at John Frieda and the Kao Brands Company were gracious enough to invite me to participate in their John Frieda Root Awakening Summer Video Blogging Experience, a contest during which various beauty bloggers were gifted with products from the Root Awakening line and asked to review them and share their insights through original video content.
