You look in the mirror and see it – big pores, dull looking skin, some random acne scars and creases that even your trusty filler won’t get rid of. The holidays are here and you have to look your best, but how, oh how, can I possibly look my best ... More

With recent evidence that certain cosmetic procedures can produce unintended health benefits, the old adage “When you look good, you feel good” has never been truer. Here, two of New York’s top dermatologists, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank and Dr. Robert Anolik, break down the healthy bonuses of beauty procedures that you ... More

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

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

“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

We’ve all been there: You slip on black ice walking up the driveway at 10:00 pm. Your child falls out of bed at and breaks an arm at 3:00 am. Fast forward to that five hour wait in a hospital emergency room, watching patients needing immediate attention take priority. All ... More

The Most Luxurious Option: A “Get Glam” Weekend at Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills Get the complete celebrity experience at Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, where both Jessica Chastain and Thandie Newton got red-carpet ready before this year’s Golden Globes. As part of the luxury hotel’s “Get Glam” package, ... More

One could easily blame Gwyneth Paltrow for fueling the latest detox obsession that has wellness enthusiasts flocking to the nearest furnace. It all started about a year ago, when the then flu-riddled actress-turned-lifestyle guru posted an Instagram selfie with her lying on a terrycloth towel basked in crimson fluorescent light, ... More

The view from a luxury suite on the 17th floor of Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, encompasses a vast suburban scene framed by jagged mountains. Looking down there is the white roof of a shopping mall, an orderly parking garage, a spiraling freeway system. Beyond the highways are neat ... More

Think about a handsome man. What does his face look like? If you’re of a certain age (between your twenties and fifties), living in a certain metropolitan area (New York, L.A., Miami), you’re probably imagining someone with an angular jaw, chiseled cheekbones and washboard abs. It’s as important to note ... More