Sweet Beauty
The Mayans had a sweet thing going on. Sure they made human sacrifices a la Mel Gibson’s Apocolypto, but on the flip side, their entire culture revolved around chocolate and […]
Category Archives: Shopping
Six Exotic Oils to Add to Your Beauty Repertoire Now
Despite the counterintuitive nature of beauty oils, these golden elixirs have worked their way onto many beauty maven’s must-have lists. Each of these oils boasts it’s own miracle, from softening […]
Women for Women
A book can change your life. Sometimes in big, glaring ways, other times in small, subtle, even indecipherable ways, but you know it’s been changed all the same. I just […]
The Swiss Standard
The Swiss are known for their perfection. Watches, banking, chocolate, train schedules … the list goes on. I’ve never known Switzerland to be particularly associated with beauty products, but with […]
English Beauty
As Murphy would predict, I recently ran out of all my facial care products simultaneously. I debated whether to purchase the same humdrum products that I had previously used—ones that […]
5 Under-the-Radar Cities with Surprisingly Good Shopping
When it comes to shopping, well-known destinations like London, New York and San Francisco can’t have all the fun. Here, I offer you five off-the-beaten-path destinations that offer everything […]
Huarache Sandals Too!
I purchased the best sandals I’ve ever owned from a street vendor on the side of the road in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The soles were made of old tires and they […]
From Sandals to Sea Salt: Boutique Shopping in Ubud, Bali
Southeast Asia may not be considered among the world’s foremost shopping capitals, but after a day spent meandering the streets of Ubud, Bali, I would urge any naysayers to think […]
The Traveling Pants
I’m taking a break from my Indian photo journal to wax rhapsodically about something that many people may find superfluous, but I find quite important. Yes, I’m talking about pants. […]
D Cube City: Makes You Feel Like Walking in the Woods
My current assignment for AFAR magazine has left me scouring my mind, friend’s minds, photos and the internet in search of all the latest and greatest happenings in Seoul. One […]
The Chic Adventurer 