Why I’ve Stopped Wearing Foundation

Over the past few months, I have undergone a major shift in how I see and treat my skin. At the beginning of November when the weather started to get REALLY cold and REALLY dry, my skin totally freaked out. It was dry and cracked, and because of this overproduced oils and broke me out….

Why You Deserve to Enjoy Valentine’s Day

February 14, aka Valentine’s Day, can be a really hard day for a lot of people.  I know everyone likes to complain that Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark Holiday, and that it’s a waste of money, and that your partner should show you love every day of the year and not just on Valentine’s Day,…

The 3 Ps of Stress Reduction

Stress is something that can stem from a variety of situations– finances, body image, friendships, romantic relationships, family, politics, jobs, school– the list goes on and on. But one thing is certain– not matter where stress comes from, it sucks. I’m sure we’ve all been in a situation where our stress seems so overwhelming that…

Ride or Dies: Face Masks

The middle of winter is upon us. Here in Baltimore, it’s currently 16 degrees and VERY dry. As someone who has sensitive, dry skin– I’m not loving it. As soon as the cold, dry weather rolls around my face turns crocodile-esque. It’s dull, it’s scaly, it’s just not cute. Something that I truly believe helps…

How to Start Yoga

As a yoga teacher, I have had so many people (including close friends and family!!) say the following sentences to me: I can’t do yoga, I’m not flexible! How do I get into yoga?   The first statement is probably one of the most frequent sentences in my everyday life (and it kind of drives me…