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Simple Pleasures

I admit it, it’s not directly Dating or Yoga related. But my simple pleasure is getting my hair done. And today’s the day! I’m going for the full “Cut and Color.”  Sure, I need to cover the grays. But the … Continue reading

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11 Reasons I Say THANK YOU.

In no particular order, I say THANK YOU because… 1. My rent hasn’t gone up this year. Thank you, rent stabilization. 2. I have health insurance. Dental and vision included. 3. I have a boyfriend. And he’s dreamy. 4. I … Continue reading

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Beauty Advice, Puh-LEEZE! Round 1: Mascara

Dears, I need a new waterproof mascara. I’m a yoga teacher. I sweat and want to look pretty doing it. Please, can anyone recommend a dark black (or even navy) colored, sexy, sultry, wave-making mascara that won’t create heroin chic rings around my … Continue reading

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Color of the Week–Smokin’ Hot!

Dears, it’s been three whole weeks since my last mani/pedi. And for too long to admit, I walked from yoga studio to lunch date to yoga studio again with a chipped pedicure, and naked finger nails. Routine beauty pleasures just got lost in the hustle … Continue reading

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Hair.

Let’s talk about hair. Specifically, short hair. For much of my childhood and adult life, I’ve had short hair. I neither loved it nor hated it. It was just what my hair looked like. But ever so faintly, I associated my short and straight hair with being … Continue reading

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Color of the Week: Swimsuit…Nailed It!

Color of the Week: Swimsuit…Nailed It!  By OPI. This confused me to no end. What does that even mean? BUT, this very morning one Anna Norman clarified things for me. Apparently, this color is part of the Miss Universe Collection. … Continue reading

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Color of the Week–Get In the Expresso Lane!

Color of the Week–Get In The Expresso Lane! by OPI. Seriously autumnal. This color is more taupe-y gray then purple. Matte. Sexy. Break out the sweaters and tweed, we’re going dark!  

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Color of the Week–Razzmatazz

Base Coat: A Grape Fit! By OPI Top Coat: Show It And Glow it! By OPI Fine. So it’s not exactly called Razzmatazz, but it should be. Do you see what I did here? This brilliant color/texture combo (also on … Continue reading

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Color of the Week and Mala Practice Camp THANK YOU!

This week’s nail color is brought to you by the cuties at Mala Yoga, the newly discovered Butter London brand of polish, and the need for some pre-autumn drama. After I taught yesterday’s 8am Int/Adv class at Mala, Steph came in to teach … Continue reading

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