June 21, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC I wear my white sneakers on the reg like the rest of the world, which is exactly why they’re not exactly white anymore. Sure, they go with every single thing that I wear and are reliable walking shoes, but recently I decided to switch things up a bit, and so I invested in a pair of rainbow-colored, color-block sneakers to brighten up my life and the streets that I walk on. I’m not the only person trotting around in multi-colored kicks, though—everywhere I look these days, my eyes are immediately grabbed by other rainbow-hued sneaks that aren’t shy (at all) with their use of color. There are actual rainbow sneakers, those that pair bright yellows with bright pinks and lime greens, those that alternate cool black and white with neon stripes of color, and the list goes on-and-on. It’s sort of like art deco…for your feet. If you’re staunchly on the solid or neutral-hued sneaker train and think you’d never buy color blocked kicks, hear me out: You can rock a lot of cool looks with them. Like, not only do they add a flash to a monochromatic outfit, but they can also add more color to a color blocked look too. And sometimes more is more, ya know? Keep scrolling for our colorful faves. ad_intervals[‘398460_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘398460_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Photo: Adidas Adidas Falcon Shoes ($100) This is the pair that I personally own, and
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People are slathering celery juice on their faces, and there actually might be some benefits
June 21, 2019 at 11:50AM by CWC As far as wellness trends go, there are two major ones I’ve seen proliferating my social media feeds: quickie at-home workouts, and celery juice. You’d be hard pressed to find an influencer not touting both of these things in their health regimens. But as the green drink du jour has become increasingly common in our kitchens, it’s become buzzy all over again—this time, on beauty shelves. While smoothie shops and grocery stores have incorporated bottled celery juice to stay on top of the health craze, the skin-care industry has been eavesdropping, and concocting formulas that offer equally positive perks for your skin. Apto Skincare founder Marta Cros, for instance, founder Marta Cros says she’s taken inspiration from wellness and superfood trends. “I then work with our product developers to see if it makes sense to translate the trends into skin-care products,” she tells me, especially since she saw her own energy levels and health improve after drinking celery juice every morning for a month. “We quickly realized celery juice is packed with vitamin K, which helps boost blood flow and circulation, and antioxidants. It also has a very cooling and refreshing effect, which is great particularly for the hotter months of the year.” ad_intervals[‘402760_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402760_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); The latter part I can attest to. After slathering the brand’s Celery Day Lotion ($20) all over my skin, I felt a refreshing pop of moisture that
Can heels feel as comfortable as sneakers? Here are 6 pairs that pass the test
June 21, 2019 at 10:45AM by CWC The fact that you can basically slip on your sneakers with everything from full-length skirts to your go-to workout twin set has put the pressure on other shoe styles to really step up their comfort game. But can a pair of stilettos ever hold your soles in the same type of warm, hygge embrace as your preferred Air Max ’97s? That’s the plan, according to Sandra Gault. She’s attempting to create truly comfortable heels via her company True Gault, which uses 3D software and an app to generate exact replicas of its client’s feet, then creates custom pairs of two- or four-inch pumps with the intel. “Women are refusing to settle anymore,” she says. But that doesn’t mean they’re ready to relinquish their fancy footwear collections just yet thanks to the “feelings of sexy, powerful, confidence they evoke,” explains the entrepreneur. (Her start-up, part of a Google incubator program, already had 30,000 women registered before its official launch on August 1, 2017.) ad_intervals[‘209762_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘209762_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “Women are refusing to settle anymore.” And Gault’s not alone in attempting to make an elevated dress shoe that you can wear all day the way you could, say, Versace’s Touch Strap Sneakers (AKA the Teva sandals of trainers). Brands like Shoes by Shaherazad, maker of the 18-hour heel, as well as Hopp, a design studio created by Opening Ceremony alum Eree Kim, plus a growing list of other luxe footwear lines, are also in pursuit. To be fair, though, this isn’t
Remix a classic crunch to make it the hardest move in your abs playbook
June 21, 2019 at 11:05AM by CWC Whenever I hit the gym, I try my best to focus on my own workout. I sprint on the treadmill, throw a few kettlebells around, and mostly mind my own business. Every once in a while, however, I’m pulled out of my sweaty workout haze by the sight of someone performing an exercise that looks—how should I put this? …Terrible. This week, I saw a poor soul performing a crunch variation called a “block assisted crunch.” I said a silent prayer for his abs and went about my normal routine. Now, I have every intention of stealing the move for my next gym sesh. In case you’re unfamiliar with this particular form of midsection torture, allow me to elaborate. A block assisted crunch involves squeezing a yoga block between your knee and and elbow on one side of the body, while performing a crunch with the other. The result, according to Maillard Howell, owner of CrossFit Prospect Heights in Brooklyn and founder of the The Beta Way, is an ab workout the engages your core in a novel (read: extremely difficulty) way. ad_intervals[‘402854_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402854_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); “It takes a certain amount of proprioception, or awareness of the position of the body, and muscle activation to keep the trunk engaged on that side so the block doesn’t drop, all while doing the dynamic movement with other side,” he says. Both your mind and your body have to focus
7 workout streaming subscriptions that cost less than $10 a month
June 21, 2019 at 10:45AM by CWC At this point, you could become a total recluse and still manage to have everything you need to be happy and healthy. (You know, besides a little sunshine.) Amazon has you covered with two-day shipping on anything your heart desires, there are nutritious meal kits and grocery delivery services galore, and Netflix and Hulu could keep you entertained for life. And thanks to the ever-growing number of online workout subscription services, who even needs to trek all the way to the gym? I’ve tried nearly every gym chain and boutique fitness class imaginable, but I’ll choose workouts in my living room over pricey in-person sweat sessions any day. In the past, exercising at home meant pulling up YouTube and selecting one of the millions of videos available. But in recent years, some of the world’s most beloved studios, gyms, and trainers have created streaming services that allow you to exercise at home just as effectively as you would anywhere else. And the best part is you can do so for a fraction of the cost. ad_intervals[‘402711_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402711_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); While you can get a monthly subscription for under $40, you can do even better than that. Now a handful of options won’t cost you more than $10 a month, and they’re worth every penny. The best at-home workout programs for less than $10 1. modelFIT Cost: $9.99/month A celebrity favorite since it first opened its
Gut Bacteria Is Associated With Chronic Pain For The First Time
June 21, 2019 at 10:00AM Here’s what this could mean for a diagnosis and cure. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
How to make the healthiest, most ethical and sustainable food choices if you eat meat, dairy, and eggs
June 21, 2019 at 09:54AM by CWC The evidence is pretty overwhelming that one of the biggest things people can do for the environment (and their health) is cut back on animal foods. Beef production produces 13 times as many greenhouse gas emissions as vegetable proteins like beans and lentils, according to the Environmental Working Group. Two-thirds of all agricultural land is used for beef and dairy cows. Even eggs and milk create a greater carbon footprint than plant-based foods. Yet many meat eaters argue that eating meat, when sourced ethically and sustainably, can be good for soil health and can help reverse the damage that big agriculture has done to the environment. Others say that it’s unrealistic to think everyone will give up animal products completely—even with all the amazing alternative options out there. And of course, meat is still a staple of many healthy eating plans, like Paleo and Whole30. Which begs the question: Is it possible to eat meat in a healthy, sustainable, ethical way? ad_intervals[‘391906_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘391906_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); “Not all meat is created equal when it comes to your health, the environment, or animal welfare,” says Kari Hamerschlag, the deputy director of the food and agriculture program of Friends of the Earth and a leading expert in animal agriculture, climate change, and farmer support. “There is a huge difference between purchasing meat that comes from animals raised in total confinement where there’s a lot of pollution to
It *is* possible to make a bikini wax hurt less—here’s how, according to the pros
June 21, 2019 at 09:38AM by CWC When I was 13 and going through my first “real” (lol) heartbreak after my 7th grade boyfriend dumped me, my aunt Dawn imparted upon me a very important piece of wisdom: “Breakups are like bikini waxes—they become less painful over time.” Sadly, as I’ve since learned, neither of these statements are true (seriously—a derm actually debunked the whole “bikini waxes get easier” thing for us last year). But while there unfortunately isn’t a magic cure to make heartbreak suck any less, there are some pro-approved ways that can make bikini waxes at least marginally less horrible. Sure, you can pop an ibuprofen and hope for the best, but there are a few other things you can do to help lower the torture factor. First things first: Take care of the skin surrounding your lady parts. While a full-on vajacial may not be necessary, it can certainly help your cause if you exfoliate and moisturize ahead of your appointment, using a product like Hydropeptide 5x Power Peel Face Exfoliator ($68). “Dry hair and dry skin makes it easier for your hair to break when removed, so to have the most comfortable wax session and the smoothest, longest lasting results, the skin and hair should be healthy and moisture rich,” says Helene Marie, a waxing expert at European Wax Center. Ingrowns can also make the experience less pleasant, so she suggests using something like European Wax Center Smooth Me Ingrown Hair Serum ($29) to help avoid
Why bodywork therapy will soon rule the wellness space
June 21, 2019 at 08:34AM by CWC When it comes to spotting trends in the wellness world, the words of certain luminaries make our senses tingle. At the most recent Well+Good TALK in New York City, three such experts couldn’t stop raving about bodywork therapy, an ancient modality that’s on the rise in the 21st century. The umbrella term applies to hands-on treatments that are strategically designed to create energetic and physical shifts in the body. Think acupressure, reflexology, reiki, and massage. “Fitness fuels us, and it’s amazing… but what we’re also realizing is there’s so much more to being healthy,” said Kate Flannery, head of community and partnerships at Athleta. Bodywork is a big part of that “so much more”-ness we’re all after. That’s why Lily Kunin, founder of Clean Market and Clean Food Dirty City, chimed in to say that she’s made it her 2019 wellness resolution to sample bodyworks’ vast menu of offerings. ad_intervals[‘402609_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402609_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); What makes bodywork particularly unique is that practitioners act in tandem with their clients to address issues that are both physical (like pain) and emotional (like stress). “It’s almost like the matrix,” says Daryl Thuroff, DACM, an acupuncturist, herbalist, and massage therapist at the Yinova Center. “You tap into somebody and their energy and you’re able to figure out what’s out of balance. You help them help themselves rebalance.” The scientific research behind holistic practices is still relatively new—and not yet
Want To Take A Vacation? Study Shows It May Improve Your Heart Health
June 21, 2019 at 08:07AM Here’s how to get the benefits without heading out of town. Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC