The tranquil atmosphere inside the spa at The Peninsula Hotel—complete with soothing music, dim lighting and citrus-tinged water—is in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue outside. Just hanging out in the locker room (read: steam room, sauna and amazing showers) is a welcome break from everyday ... More

As far as cosmetic procedures go, there’s something for everyone...especially when it comes to navigating the aging process or targeting imperfections. Often, injectables (e.g. Botox, Juvederm, and Restylane) are the go-to gateway into more extensive cosmetic work, and Park Avenue Skin Solutions Founder and Board Certified PA-C Lauren Abramowitz ... More

Joana Couto has always loved her grandmother’s green eyes. “Since I was a child, every time I’d visit her I’d just be mesmerized by them,” she says. “I wished I had her eyes.” And on November 15, the 32-year-old made her dream a reality when she flew to India to ... More

Much like how I find most of my obsessions, I first came across Chillhouse on Instagram. Take one look at my own Instagram, and you’ll know that I love any location with palm wallpaper or a neon sign. And Chillhouse is just about as Instagrammable as it ... More

I’m a self-care addict. There has yet to be  a therapeutic treatment—no matter how obscure—that I haven’t explored. Microcurrent facials? I’m in. Craniosacral therapy? Sign me up. Sensory deprivation tanks? Why not! I’ve been poked and prodded by sturdy Brazilian masseuses and scrubbed raw by loofah-wielding Korean women. But one ... More

“Mindfulness”—a buzzword for meditation, goal-setting and everything quasi-Buddhist—is having a serious moment among trendy New Yorkers right now. One product of this surge in self-care and spirituality is Renew Breakup Bootcamp, an upstate retreat launching ahead of Valentine’s Day where attendees will heal their broken hearts through a series of ... More

I admit it—when Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank’s office called and offered to let me try their new BRP facial I wasn't paying attention to the details.  So you can imagine my surprise when instead of being bathed in creamy lotions that I’ve come to expect from traditional facials, electrodes were ... More