Whether you flirt with sugaring, get down with the natural, opt for a consistent wax or any of the other seemingly endless alternatives, the latest trend in beauty shines a spotlight on the mystery of feminine care for a woman’s ‘V.’ We dedicate so much time to perfecting our facial ... More

As with many of our favorite boutique fitness studios nowadays, Y7 Studio’s proof is in the experience. As much as its yoga classes will tone and stretch, what really distinguishes the studio is its unique soundtrack, which ranges from slow-burning hip-hop to the newest pop hits. ... More

Sometimes, buying fashion is just smart financial planning; for example, with a 16% annual increase, Birkin bags have outperformed the market value of gold for the last 35 years. And while you’ll never be able to resell your cosmetic procedure, some are better investments than others given the lifespan of ... More

As self-indulgent and relaxing as a facial can be, the possibility of leaving the spa with irritated, post-extraction skin lingers over most aestheticians' tables. But upon walking into the L. Raphael Salon at New York City’s Four Seasons Hotel, I was immediately reassured by the romantic lighting and ... More

After only a few years in the business, Tata Harper’s skincare line boasts the prestige of a legacy brand with the cultish enthusiasm of an indie. Based in Vermont, Harper’s dedication to natural beauty goes far deeper than your average lifestyle expert’s. “A couple years back my stepfather was diagnosed ... More

If there is a recipe for timelessness, Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of beauty industry revolutionary Estée Lauder, has figured it out. Achieving timeless style requires an ability to marry the traditional with the fresh and modern, to combine heritage with spirit. As style and image director of Estée Lauder and founder ... More

Charlotte Tilbury, celebrity makeup artist and founder of her eponymous luxury makeup line, began her career at the height of the supermodel era. It was the age of mononymous models—Naomi, Christy, Linda, Cindy—and Tilbury couldn’t have chosen a better time to get her start. “I have such incredible ... More

When Virginia Woolf proposed in A Room of One’s Own that women need their own domains in order to create, she might not have imagined that one day Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Girardi would carry on this feminist tenet in Barbie-pink high relief. In addition to sharing ... More

A hot bath can be a panacea for a variety of ailments—soothing tired muscles, quieting a busy mind—and Gwyneth Paltrow hopes to make your next bath even more of a healing experience with the launch of goop bath soaks. The five soaks combine various salts, oils and minerals, utilizing ... More

As a Real Housewives of Dallas cast member and skincare maven, D’Andra Simmons is no stranger to environmental toxins. Despite the recent second season’s many sordid hijinks, which included everything from death threats to sex toy gags gone wrong, Simmons managed to stay above the fray. “Even though I’m ... More