Month: May 2019

May 16, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Some people can go to the beach or pool and lay on their towel listening to music or reading a book from the early morning hours until the sun goes down. Others, (it me), need some activity mixed into their day. Whether it’s to get some exercise or to take a dip in the deep blue, for those who like to keep busy, a swimsuit’s gotta have many features to stay in my heavy rotation. Because while a gorgeous cutout silver maillot or super frilly string bikini might work for those who like lounging with a cocktail and giant sunglasses, for those who like to keep things moving, a supportive swimsuit is more in order. Luckily for us, swimsuits have evolved. You can now find sporty options that are as cute, sophisticated, and sexy (not a racerback in sight). There are certain elements that lend themselves to being able to do laps or throw a frisbee in. Tops that are adjustable or are longer; bottoms that have a higher rise or snug fit; and one-pieces that have risen to number one in our hearts. In other words, when it comes to beachwear, you really can have it all. So keep on scrolling to find swimsuits that will stay put no matter what you’re up to this summer.   Photo: Carve Design Long Line Top: Carve Design Sanitas Reversible Top ($56) Prevent the dreaded top coming off in the water with a longer-lined and

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May 16, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC When it comes to exfoliating your face, there are about as many different options out there as there are feuds between Real Housewives cast mates. In other words, there are a lot of ’em.  There are chemical exfoliants, which slough off dead skin using acids, and then there are the physical ones, AKA the scrubs that get the job done manually. And within each category, there are a number of different options to choose from. But according to dermatologists, there is only one common exfoliating ingredient that should never find its way into your routine (in the words of Taylor Swift: like, ever) and that’s walnuts. There have been a lot of conversations over the last few days surrounding a new “gentle” scrub from a brand that rhymes with Shmylie Shmosmetics that uses “fine walnut powder” to help resurface your skin, but the Internet has been quick to call BS on the stuff… and dermatologists seem to vehemently agree. “Definitely don’t exfoliate with walnut,” confirms board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of BiaLife Shasa Hu, MD. “The pieces are harsh. The perfect exfoliant should be perfectly round and spherical so it doesn’t cause microscopic abrasion to your epidermis.” Walnut particles are obviously not perfectly shaped, so they risk cutting up your face with little micro-injuries, which will make you more prone to sensitivity and environmental pollutants. Plus, you may not be able to tolerate antioxidants as well, which means your usually soothing serums could have the

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May 15, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC It happens all the time: I do something social, attend a party or hang out with friends, whatever, have a great time, then come home and wonder…. wait, do they all think I’m boring? It’s this weird paranoia I have in the back of my head (although my colleague Zoë told me that I’m the “least boring person she knows,” so there’s that), and it was definitely more prevalent when I was a shy kid/teenager, but I like to think that I am not alone in this fear—which kinda feels irrational. And my inkling was right: When I brought up my feelings at work, pretty much everyone in the office agreed that they, too, have this inherent worry that other people think they’re boring. WTF? The dictionary defines boring as “not interesting” and “tedious.” Are that many people representing these unfavorable ideas? Here’s the thing: It’s all subjective. “What I say is fun you might not find fun, and I think boring is similar,” says Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW. “I tried to step back and ask myself what constitutes as boring, and to me, those are really abstract definitions to put on something—because what I find interesting you might find absolutely boring, and so it can really be two different things for each of us.” That’s true—I find it fascinating to talk about Game of Thrones while others roll their eyes and think I’m insane for watching the best show ever made. So there’s that. She also

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