OM my god!

OM my god!

TIGI’s Curlesque is simple hair nirvana

TIGI’s Curlesque is simple hair nirvana

Are jammies still jammies if they are fashionable?

Are jammies still jammies if they are fashionable?

Loving lactic acid

Loving lactic acid

OM my god!

by NYCEsthy on August 26, 2010

Check out this great news for yoga afficionados.

A study in the Journal of Sexuality reported that almost 75% of enrolled in a 12 week yoga program reported a more satisfying sex life at the end of the program.

What is it about yoga? Like any regular exercise program, the side effects are more energy and confidence, which certainly enhances romance.

Yoga also improves arterial blood flow, and studies point to this particular benefit for not only reducing the risk of heart disease, but  also enhancing sexuality.

Relaxation is also key. I have forced myself to do yoga once a week for the past 20 weeks and, I will admit that now I can get into the relaxation zone. Yoga reduces levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, which is beneficial all around (particular for the skin!). A relaxed body and mind simply improves sexual function.

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Building a beautiful brow

August 10, 2010

The internet is full of tips on achieving the perfect brow. Rather than regurgitate the usual–measure from the tip of your nose diagonally to find your arch, etc–here are eight OTHER tips to help you achieve beautiful brows.

Brush and trim your brows.

It’s tempting to just get plucking, but don’t skip this step. Brush the brows [...]

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Beachbody Cardio Smackdown: P90X vs. Hip Hop Abs

August 4, 2010

Much to Manly Man Husband’s chagrin, I am putting another Beachbody fitness DVD to the test: Hip Hop Abs.
Since I don’t like the P90X “Ab Ripper” work out, I wanted to try something that would target the midsection. Bonus: Hip Hop Abs is also a cardio workout. As much as I love Tony Horton and [...]

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TIGI’s Curlesque is simple hair nirvana

July 21, 2010

My friends with pin-straight or crazy curly hair are always quick to point out how fantastic it is to have wavy hair. Theoretically, the waves enable me to wear hair that’s either curly OR straight, depending on my mood.
Since the grass is always greener, particularly when talking hair, I have coveted both the super straight [...]

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Are jammies still jammies if they are fashionable?

July 14, 2010

Anyone who meets me now basically laughs their ass off that I once had the words “Fashion Editor” in a title (full title was Beauty and Fashion Editor). And while fashion was the least favorite part of my job, I always managed to look the part–slightly trendy and put together.
Then life exploded. Between my job, [...]

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P90X Update: The Home Stretch

July 8, 2010

It’s been a while since the last P90X update. And I am happy to report, the 12 weeks are done!
It was hard hard hard to maintain the 6 days a week workout schedule, and I will admit there were weeks when I did only 5 days. That said, the program remained challenging and I saw [...]

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Is exhale spa’s online Core Fusion class worth the (relatively cheap) price?

June 30, 2010

When I received the email a few days ago from exhale spa, I was kind of excited. They partnered with YogaVibes.com to offer four of their celebrity endorsed Core Fusion classes for purchase online.
Since getting to exhale is not terribly convenient, testing out Core Fusion is at the bottom of my very long to-do list. [...]

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Loving lactic acid

June 23, 2010

I admit it, up until about 45 minutes ago, my skin looked like crap.
An erratic schedule, a pile of commitments (including an overhaul of this blog) and a few new product trials meant that my skin was either getting the barest minimum attention or getting slathered with stuff that wasn’t really agreeing with it.
I was [...]

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We’ve had a little work done

June 15, 2010

Yes, BeautyOlogy has had a total body makeover! Still the same fun content, but in a much prettier package! Hope you enjoy the new site layout.
One new feature I am stoked to point out is the brand new Product Junkie newsletter. Product Junkie is exclusive content, product reviews, special offers, giveaways and more that are [...]

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All soap is not created equal

June 10, 2010

I recently made the mistake of taking a quick saunter down the beauty aisle of the grocery store. I have been pretty tight on time lately, and the soap situation in the shower was becoming situation critical. I was down to my last sliver.
Since both my skin and nose are super sensitive to artificial “natural” [...]

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