January 19, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Over the last few weeks, we’ve experienced some of the most intense aspects that this generation will see. With the Saturn and Pluto conjunction in Capricorn happening opposite a lunar eclipse in Cancer, deep-seated issues likely surfaced, inviting you to devote some attention to handling past issues. The universe asks you to commit to what feels most urgent and pressing while commanding intimacy with yourself as you claim your sovereignty and integrity. This focus on transformation will continue throughout 2020. Now, as the sun moves out of Capricorn and into Aquarius on Monday, January 20, the mood shifts into the broader thinking that air signs provide. While still fierce, the sun in Aquarius heralds a time when progressive ideas instigate evolution, and connection with like-minded people elevates possibility. Along with the shift from Capricorn into Aquarius, the sun joining Mercury in Aquarius expands the periphery of perceived potential. Also happening on Monday is the moon moving through its balsamic phase, which invites you to release what you no longer need. As the moon wanes back to new, that invitation remains clear: Take time to digest how you’ve changed and continue to change. Develop a sense of coherence around who you are becoming, and actively seek to shed your commitment to the old. To support you with this, engage your tools of transformation: journaling, therapy, yoga, meditation, and contemplation of any kind can all help you. But come mid-week, you’ll be challenged by tension
Day: January 19, 2020
Cut your makeup routine down to a single step with these primer-foundation hybrids that last all day
January 19, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC If I’m taking the time to put on foundation (… which happens, at best, once a week) you’d better believe I expect it to last all day. Most makeup artists would tell me to prep my skin with primer in order to make that happen, but I’m generally a beauty minimalist (read: lazy) and have no interest in adding yet another step to my routine. And so, I expect the best longwear foundation product out there to get the job done on its own. In order to do that, I’ve asked makeup artists for the low-down on just how to find the best longwear foundation formulas that will stay in place all day, without the help of a primer. “You don’t really need a primer when using a silicone-based foundation—those are usually heavier and act like a primer” says Mari Shten, makeup artist and founder of Mari Shten Beauty. “Glycerin will make your makeup last longer, and aloe vera can also act like a primer.” She also notes that you can skip out on the priming step if you’re using a BB cream or tinted moisturizer, since the added layer of product can feel superfluous when you’re trying to create a clean, “no-makeup makeup” look. Before applying a foundation without a primer, it’s key to properly prep your skin first.”You really want a fully and equally hydrated canvas before applying foundation. Oils and moisturizers are key in prepping skin so that you don’t
These sleek wearable weights take functional fitness to a whole new level
January 19, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC The quickest way to turn any move into an ab workout is to engage your core—this much we know to be true. But the quickest way to do the same thing for your arms and legs, sans dumbbells? Add a set of wearable weights. While the term “wearable weights” may have you thinking of a ’90s infomercial starring Richard Simmons, hear me out. Strapping some extra pounds to your forearms and ankles is the most no-brainer way to up the ante on everything you do… whether you’re using them in the gym or simply while sitting at your desk. “In addition to being discreet, the added light resistance burns an additional 25 to 30 percent on your current level of activities,” says Vicky Waterman, founder of Wearable Weights, a brand that makes seamless-looking wraps that add weight without any bulk. “Most weights are placed in the hands or lay on the joints, which isn’t the safest option, but with these, the weights are equally and proportionally distributed across the entire arm or leg.” So unlike with dumbbells, having these wrap-around weights are meant to provide your muscles an even burn throughout the targeted area without having to change positions or exercises (like you would when holding actual weights). View this post on Instagram SUMMER SIZZLE A Cool Sweat Seshwith Vented Mesh! @wearableweights @lexe.burgamy @annavandelden @lagreehtx #wearableweights #sweatsesh #fashionfitness #fitnessfashion #summerworkout #summerfashion2019 #lookgoodfeelgood #bringontheheat #lagreefitness #pilates #fitnessmodel #shreditwithweights A post shared by Wearable Weights
The psychological reason why you can’t stop watching cooking shows
January 19, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Every time I go to my local nail salon, the communal TV is turned to The Food Network. As the technicians work away, massaging hands and painting nails, all eyes seem to be casually focused on Ann Marie Drummond making a farmers’ market breakfast or an old rerun of Chopped. It’s like a trance has come over the room, hypnotized by the bread kneading, egg whisking, and vegetable sautéing happening on screen. For some, culinary shows are a sort of ever-present background noise; not actively watched but somehow always “on.” But for others, it’s a passionate interest. Just look at the take-off of The Great British Baking Show. While Netflix famously doesn’t share viewership, the UK series has over a million likes on Facebook and countless Reddit threads devoted to its episodes. Then there’s Masterchef, the cooking competition show which has been so successful that it inspired a spin-off, Masterchef Junior, showcasing tweens who can soufflé and sous vide better than you can. Whether it’s a tutorial or competition, it’s clear that watching other people cook is enjoyable for millions—whether they are active in their own kitchens or not. It’s a bit of a conundrum: You’re watching mouth-watering meals come together without the joy of getting to eat them. When you think about it, it should be torturous, like someone placing a plate of homemade pancakes just out of reach. But it’s not. Why is that? It’s like a Hallmark rom-com, but with food
All the questions you’ve ever had about hair conditioner, answered by trichologists
January 19, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC When I was younger I lived for those little L’Oreal Kids 2-in-1 shampoos with the little eyes and scales on them. I didn’t care about what kind of hair it was actually for, I just cared about the colors and smell. Someone please take me back to when my biggest problem was that they didn’t have the Watermelon scent in stock at Target. But like everything, my hair care routine only became more complicated as I got older. When did there become so many rules about conditioner? Like, I can barely manage to sometimes make dinner for myself, and now you want me to remember that conditioner can’t touch my scalp unless it’s on the third Thursday of the month and also a full moon? What are the real tips, and what are the conditioner myths? I don’t have the answers. But the two trichologists (specialist for the hair and scalp) that I asked to lend their expertise. Here’s what they had to say. Is conditioner necessary every time you shampoo? Dr. Dominic Burg, trichologist and chief scientist at evolis Professional, says that there are a lot of variables to consider, particularly around the type of shampoo you use. “What kind of shampoo have you used? Is it a harsh detergent or a more gentle one, have you shampooed the entire shaft or only the scalp and first few inches of hair? Was the shampoo alkaline, or more balanced, or acidic?” he says.