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How to Prepare for Black Friday Shopping (& Cyber Monday)

How to Prepare for Black Friday Shopping (& Cyber Monday)

Lace up your Nikes and deck yourself out in Lululemon, because holiday shopping has arrived, and we want you to be ready to rock. Black Friday shopping is supposed to save you money, not make you spend more. By making a plan you can avoid emotional impulse purchases and make the weekend work for you instead. Here’s how to prepare for Black Friday shopping as well as wait for the Cyber Monday best deals. Have a game plan Brands have already announced their Black Friday shopping and Cyber Monday deals, so make a list of what you need to buy...

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How To Wake Up Easier in the Morning (& actually like it)

How To Wake Up Easier in the Morning (& actually like it)

We aren’t always the biggest morning people (why leave our cozy bed?), but our good friend Monica of Lavin Label recently dished on her favorite morning routine and it was so good we had to share it! But if you don’t wake up in the morning feeling like PDiddy, we feel you, here is our guide on how to wake up easier in the morning (and actually like it).   Start with a good night’s sleep Our founder Sasha had a horrible time sleeping growing up to the point where it affected her health. That’s why she made it her...

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How to Dress Like a New Yorker

You may be looking to visit the Big Apple this holiday season and in a city this chic you want to own some New York street style and not look like all the rest of the Fanny pack wielding tourists. How do you accomplish this? Leave the boot cut jeans and sneakers at home, here is your complete guide for how to dress like a New Yorker:   Black is the new black All black, all day, everyday. We say it, we mean it. Any New Yorker worth their salt will tell you, it's chicer, everything matches, and most importantly...

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The 10 Best Spas NYC Offers for Relaxation

Every glam girl loves her spa days, and the hotels and spas in New York City are the creme de la creme. Whether you are simply visiting, or you call Manhattan home, you’re probably in need of some serious beauty sleep, and therefore want the most relaxing getaway you can find. So here’s a list of our top 10 hotels and spas in New York City for just that. 1. Shibui Spa at The Greenwich Hotel You can experience the beauty and charm of the Far East even if you are in the middle of New York City. Shibui Spa...

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