September 28, 2018 at 10:03AM Designer Virgil Abloh doesn’t follow fashion trends. He sets them. It’s why luxury brands trying to embrace athleisure and street-style lovers in need of new inspo follow his every move. After all, his collections are harbingers of where the fastest growing fashion category is headed. So it makes sense that Abloh’s Off-White ready-to-wear show yesterday for Paris Fashion Week was a good place to look for spring/summer ’19 athleisure trends. He collaborated with Nike again for this go-round on the runway, for which he had the concrete floors of the Garage Amelot painted to look like an indoor race course. (Track-and-field was the theme of the collection.) The models, a mix of pro catwalkers and pro female athletes, included Vashti Cunningham, the 20-year-old U.S. Olympic high jumper who’s as well-known for her athleticism as she is her personal style. While Abloh’s unexpected casting choices grabbed headlines, inclusivity wasn’t the only newsworthy aspect of show. Scroll down to see five athleisure moments that were statement makers as well. Keep an eye out for these 5 brand-new athleisure trends. Photo: Richard Bord/Getty Images 1. Pointed-toe sneakers As if to signal the chunky sneaker trend is coming to an end (sigh), Abloh sent down the runway several pairs of retro kicks with a modern twist: a narrowed toe curve. It’s a common shape in boots and heels, but sneakers? Okay, Abloh, we get your, ahem, point. Athleisure is refining its fashion game. Photo: Kay-Paris Fernandes/Getty Images 2. Peekaboo sports bras Cropped sports
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The 2 ingredients for the best DIY dry shampoo are already in your pantry
September 28, 2018 at 09:31AM There are countless numbers of dry shampoos to choose from on store shelves. But why spend money on pricey options with long ingredient lists when a couple pantry staples will do? It turns out arrowroot and cocoa powder create the perfect DIY dry shampoo recipe. Plenty of natural brands already use each in their dry shampoo formulas. (Acure, Mother Mountain Herbals, and Primally Pure are examples.) Both ingredients are excellent alternatives to traditional aerosolized sprays, according to Libby Rhee, DO. “Since most people use dry shampoo as a means to extend their blowouts or decrease washing and subsequent heat styling—not the sole means to cleanse their hair and scalp—this intermittent use of natural dry shampoo ingredients is a great choice,” says the New York City-based dermatologist. So how exactly do you take advantage of these ingredients for oil-free strands? It’s super easy. For lighter hair, you’ll use 1/4 cup arrowroot powder on its own. For darker hair, you’ll use the same amount of arrowroot powder and add 2 Tbsp of cocoa powder. The sweet stuff acts as a natural colorant. Then, if you want to, add in 5 to 7 drops of essential oil, like lavender, chamomile, Moroccan argan, or jojoba, says Dr. Rhee. To use it, you can either sprinkle it onto your hair with your fingers or work it in with a fluffy makeup brush. Here’s an added bonus for you brunettes. “[Cocoa powder contains several minerals and antioxidants that can be healthy for the scalp and
What *really* happens when you mix CBD and alcohol?
September 28, 2018 at 09:12AM As many of us learned the hard way in college, weed and alcohol aren’t exactly the most graceful pairing. But CBD—cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that’s credited with soothing anxiety, improving sleep, and more—must be a different story, right? After all, bartenders are now mixing it into cocktails, so you’d assume it would be relatively safe (and might even make your martini feel extra relaxing.) Well, the first thing to keep in mind is that the interactions between CBD and alcohol haven’t been rigorously researched. But based on the studies that have been done, it doesn’t seem like there are any immediate adverse effects of mixing the two substances on a one-off basis. In fact, you might not notice anything unusual about your buzz at all. “In the [small] studies I’ve seen, there wasn’t a noticeable difference between people who had alcohol and those who had alcohol with CBD. Their experiences were in line with what happens when you have alcohol [alone],” says Jackie Harding, a scientist at cannabis research and development company Cannabistry Labs. “It’s not like you’re going to feel better if you have CBD when you have a cocktail.” (Although CBD affects everyone differently, so it’s a good idea to know how your body responds to it before you start adding it to your happy-hour order.) Cannabis Feminist and Hempia co-founder Jessica Assaf agrees with this sentiment. “Because there is no euphoric ‘high’ associated with CBD, the immediate benefits are subtle,” she says. Yet Assaf
3 tips for tapping into your Type B personality for endless career success
September 28, 2018 at 08:54AM In the current work climate, where busy, busy, busy seems like a straight-up cornerstone of every employee handbook, Type A personalities are predisposed to thrive. Just think about it: How many times have you seen the words, “go-getter,” “fast on your feet,” and “forward thinking” as desirable qualities on a job listing? So, then, how do you still make an impression at work if you land a little farther down on the personality alphabet at Type B? Katy Caselli, a North Carolina-based organizational psychologist who specializes in personality frameworks like Myers-Briggs says the Type B personality is characterized as “a different way of expressing drive, ambition, and energy when you’re going after a task.” Rather than flying through the action items on their to-do lists, Type Bs tend to linger on one project, taking time to make sure it’s done just right. “A Type B person is more about the process, the experience, and the ideas that are coming out, and is fairly concerned with the quality of the end product as well.” Maggie Mistal, a New York City–based career coach, adds that Type Bs also tend to have thoughtful and meaningful relationships with their coworkers. “They’re not glazing through the workplace just trying to get things done. They’re really solid in their work and also in their immediate relationships,” she says. Just think back to two classic Sex and the City archetypes. Are you more of a get-shit-done Miranda? Or an I-couldn’t-help-but-wonder Carrie? If in order to, say, write one thought-provoking column, you require a trip
How indoor farming is making it easier to eat locally grown, pesticide-free food
September 28, 2018 at 08:40AM As a farmer, your entire job is at the mercy of the weather. A scorching hot growing season with no rain or, conversely, too much rain could ruin your entire crop yield. And then you’re screwed. Or at least, that’s how it’s been for centuries. Bowery, an indoor farming startup with locations in New York City and New Jersey, has moved the whole operation indoors. And doing so has yielded a perfect crop virtually every time. The company uses cutting-edge technology to make every part of the growing system controllable. “We’re able to give the plant exactly what it needs, exactly when it needs it throughout its entire life,” CEO and co-founder Irving Fain says. “So we really control that process from seed to store.” To build this tricked-out farm, Fain and his team started with a warehouse. It’s filled floor to ceiling with stacked shelves of potted romaine, bok choy, kale, butterhead lettuce, arugula, cilantro, parsley, and basil, with LED lights shining their artificial sunshine on each level. After being harvested, they greens will be packaged and shipped out to Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s locations across the tristate area, along with Dig Inns and Sweetgreens throughout the northeast. Photo: Bowery Fain calls the specially designed operating system the “brains of the farm.” And while he won’t give me a rundown of exactly how it works (that’s proprietary info), he does say that the system has sensors that collect data about the crops every step of
Torch every muscle with Kirsty Godso’s 5-move, full-body workout
September 28, 2018 at 08:35AM Even if you walk through the doors of your gym with a pep in your step and a pair of kicks fresh enough to turn (sneaker)heads, one glance around the room might spark a bout of workout-move amnesia. (Like, how do I use resistance bands again?) So rather than sweating the details of how to string together a full-body sweat sesh yourself, let Kirsty Godso—Nike master trainer and HIIT queen—design a game plan for you. In an IG post from yesterday, the New York-based fitness instructor demonstrated five moves designed to torch your bod from head to toe, including variations on pikes, burpees, and mountain climbers. To replicate the sequence, you’ll need to scour your gym’s equipment stash for its bosu, balance, and medicine balls. Then, make sure your ponytail is tight, and get down to business. Keep scrolling for Godso’s full sequence. View this post on Instagram Your body is for using, not just looking at. Put it to the test with some of these moves @pyrogirls 1. Swiss ball single leg tuck to Pike – 8 reps each leg 2. Slam to chest pass – 45 seconds 3. Heel tap burpee – 45 seconds 4. Bosu wall mountain climber – 45seconds 5. Elevated single leg hip bridge – 16 reps each leg Recover and repeat 3x YOUR TURN! #letsgo #pyrogirls #nikewomen #niketraining A post shared by KIRSTY GODSO (@kirstygodso) on Sep 27, 2018 at 1:23pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Recover, then repeat the whole sequence 3 times. 1.
Face slapping is the Kevin McCallister-approved way to get a serious skin glow
September 28, 2018 at 07:48AM It all started when I saw a French facialist who told me that I was too “lazy” with the way I rubbed in my moisturizer. What I should be doing instead? Slapping and tapping my face, she said. WTF, I think to myself. To maintain baby-soft skin, shouldn’t I treat my complexion delicately…like a baby? Then I went down a rabbit hole of the Reddit 30 Plus Skin Care page in which people were debating whether or not slapping your face stimulates collagen (you know the stuff that keeps skin looking plump and lifted?). And then it all come together for me: All of those semi-scary beauty treatments are said to work wonders on your complexion after all. Think microneedling (it stimulates collagen!) or dermaplaning (it exfoliates!), for instance. Before I start to literally slap myself around, I consulted the pros to see if there’s any truth to the practice. The reasoning behind it is to actually allow your skin-care products to work their magic more effectively, as well as increase circulation for a better-looking complexion. I guess I should also start by saying that the slapping I’m referring to is more Kevin McCallister in Home Alone than what you’d expect from the Three Stooges. “We always tap moisturizers and serums when applying to the face,” says Soizic Termet, spa director at La Réserve Ramatuelle in France. “The reason for this is to help the product better penetrate the epidermis and to increase the blood flow in order to activate cells.”
Does dating a slew of duds make it impossible to accept a genuinely nice guy?
September 28, 2018 at 06:43AM I’ve dated a lot of duds in my life. If you want to commiserate about ghosting, orbiting, or the woes of being in a relationship with a narcissist, I’m your girl. After breaking up with my long-term boyfriend, I quickly learned that putting yourself out there is really just a a shortcut to feelings of disappointment and, well, emotional pain. But none of this seems to explain why I’m having such a hard time with the perfectly nice guy I’m currently seeing. Seriously—I’ve finally found a man (or should I say unicorn) who seems to be selfless, texts me on the reg, and treats me like a queen. He’s basically acting how I wanted guys in my dating graveyard to, but better and with no games. So why am I wasting time looking for the catch? I’m not alone in the needless neuroses, either. Whenever I share my happy news of seeing a genuinely nice guy being clouded by my expectation that the other shoe—whatever it may be—is bound to drop, people seem to get me. In fact, many others have issues accepting sincere kindness from a new flame. It’s a problem because all of us could totally be manifesting an obstacle that wouldn’t otherwise exist, simply because something seems too good to be true. What gives? To dig deeper into the problem of, well, looking for a problem where there isn’t one, I turned to the pros for some insight. Here are 4 reasons it’s
Meet amaranth: The brain-boosting, gluten-free antidote to quinoa burnout
September 28, 2018 at 06:16AM By now, quinoa is pretty much a staple in every healthy gal’s pantry. And while the gluten-free grain definitely deserves all the props it receives, throwing it into your buddha bowls and veggie burgers week after week is sure to get a little boring eventually. The quinoa-fatigue fix? Switch up your carb rotation with amaranth, a lesser-known, yet no-less-nourishing ancient grain that’s quickly finding favor in wellness circles. Just like quinoa, it’s packed with protein and is fiber-rich, but it also has some significant health benefits all its own. “Amaranth is an incredibly nutritious grain dating back to the Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations—which is why it gets described as ‘ancient’,” says BZ Nutrition owner Brigitte Zeitlin, MPH, RD. “It has an earthy, nutty flavor and is super versatile, making it easy to incorporate into your diet in numerous ways for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.” Keep reading for more on the health benefits of amaranth and how to cook with it. Photo: Getty Images/Aleksandar Nakic Why is amaranth so good for you? When you compare amaranth to other grains, it’s on par with them in a lot of ways, says Zeitlin. “All whole grains are good sources of fiber and B vitamins, and amaranth is as well,” she explains. These nutrients are key for keeping your metabolism strong and your energy high, respectively. But there are also a few areas in which amaranth exceeds the status quo. “What makes amaranth stand out from the other grains is
Wait! Don’t throw away your orange peels—they make an amazing aromatic cleaner
September 28, 2018 at 06:12AM Finding a new batch of in-season produce at the farmer’s market is just one more thing to love about PSL-weather. But next time you’re hygge-ing it up with a knit blanket, Netflix, and a bowl full of clementines, don’t toss those aromatic peels into the compost pile: Turns out, there’s a simple way to upcycle them into a multipurpose cleaner that will help keep your space looking and smelling fresh ’til spring. Apart from your leftover citrus rinds, you’ll need a mason jar (because, duh, this is DIY) and vinegar—a deodorizing agent that’s high acidity dissolves soap scum and brines like a champ, according to the The Kitchn. Next, all you have to do is drop the orange peels into the container along with the vinegar, and go about your business for a week, instructs Insider. After letting the peels marinate, you’ll have a tidying concoction that’s more Eau de Tuscany than Eau de Acidity. So pour the mixture into a spray bottle, and put it to work cleaning your wooden floors, mirrors, windows, and other non-stone surfaces (which the solution can actually scratch). Just note: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) doesn’t classify vinegar as a disinfectant, so you’ll want to pair it with a standard, store-bought cleaner for heavy-duty sprucing endeavors. Once you’ve spritzed your abode with the citrusy scent, all that’s missing is a batch of healthy pumpkin fudge. Welcome back, fall. When you do clean your mirrors and windows, use *this* instead of paper towels