Earlier this week, my longstanding dream of shooting a Birchbox yoga video came true. We were lucky enough to snag Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga and all-around yoga rock star, for a quick shoot. I’m a fan of Stiles’ come-one-come-all approach to yoga—not to mention the fact that she says her studio’s unofficial soundtrack is Thrift Shop (g-rated version, of course).
In addition to demo-ing some very useful travel yoga poses, Stiles also showed off her brand-new line of Reebok yoga wear. She worked with the brand’s designers to create pieces that are super comfortable, flattering, and fun. There’s an obvious attention to detail: the sports bras have thin-but-not-too-thin straps that are supportive but also feminine, and the tanks have slightly lower-cut armholes that lengthen the look of your torso. My personal fave: the “get downward” burnout tee (pictured above). One last thing: anyone who has blown a few paychecks on $90 workout pants will appreciate that everything, save for a duffel and hoodie, is under $50.
—Mollie
Find out Tara’s glowing skin must-have and playlist musts in our Birchbox Crush Q&A.
Jacobs with the latest addition to his fragrance lineup. (Photo: kissandmakeup.tv)
-Caroline
See our July Launches for more inside scoop on debuting beauty products.
NY-based yoga instructor and general badass Loren Bassett.
Last night, I headed uptown to hang out with Well and Good NYC at Pure Yoga West, a gorgeous space that feels more like a spa than a studio. The event kicked off Pure Shape, Pure Yoga, a three-part series with some of the city’s top instructors. First up: Loren Bassett, who led us through a sweaty but fun hot yoga class (think Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack and plenty of vinyasas). But that was only part one: after we all toweled off and rehydrated, the site’s co-founder, Melisse Gelula, told us the secret to preventing post-workout blemishes.
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This week’s guest blogger, Rodan Luo, is a lawyer by day and stylish blogger by night. We can’t get enough of her blog, full of eloquent musings and excellent advice. Since she’s also one of our jetsetter role models (the frequent traveler was most recently in Sayulita, Mexico), she’ll be blogging all week about ways to make travel even more awesome.
(image via: whole-body-detox-diet.com)
When I was young summer meant three things: swimming pools, watermelon, and vacation. Now that I’m older, traveling has become one of the most important things in my life and one of the main reasons I continue to love summer so much. I’ll be here all week to give tips and ideas to make travel (and recovering from travel) easy and fun.
Since most of us are in Memorial Day Recovery Mode, today I’m focusing on the importance of detoxing. Our bodies work naturally to detoxify every day, but sometimes they become overloaded (those margaritas, that pan of brownies). Detoxing is a great way to help our body rebalance itself. Here are three skin detox ideas that will help you achieve glowing skin without the commitment of a raw food diet or juice cleanse.
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Our creative team is pretty, well, creative and they come across beautiful imagery all the time. Why not share the inspiration? Keep an eye out each Friday for their Mood Board, a collection of images they’re loving.
If you’ve been keeping up with the happenings at Birchbox HQ, then you already know we’ve been doing “weekday workouts” for the past few weeks. Every hour on the hour, we’ve been taking a 60-second exercise break and trying everything from squats to planks. It’s so encouraging to see people of all shapes and sizes (even a pregnant employee!) willing to stick together and keep our office healthy. As the creative team, we figured that even though you can’t work out with us, you can at least be inspired to start your own weekday workout!
1.The Healthy Change 2. All Women Stalk 3. NY Times 4. Shape 5. Fitness Posters 6. The Healthy Change
Photo: virayoga.com
Elena Brower is one of our favorite yoga and meditation gurus. This month, the founder and co-owner of Virayoga in New York City taught us how to stay zen in our daily lives. She also gave us a glimpse into her daily life and the regular ways she brings tranquility to her frenetic schedule.
I spray Lotus Wei’s Infinite Love spray on my face and hair—often. Also, I eat a lot of Wei of Chocolate’s Love Chocolate, and Yoga Earth Keen-Wah chocolate bars (one a day keeps all drama away). Yes, lots of chocolate. You’re seeing a theme. I also hug my child. Hug time is every morning between waking up and eating breakfast, and it’s a very holy and hilarious time. I make sure to tell my man why I’m grateful for him before we go to sleep, and I eat at least one meal with dark green leaves in it. I also take Isotonix vitamins.
—Candice
Looking for tips on how to meditate? Follow these five easy steps.
![Yahoo! Acquires Tumblr for $1.1 Billion, Celeb Makeup Artists On Instagram, and More
Tumblr officially announced this morning that Yahoo! will purchase the blogging platform for $1.1 billion. Keep calm and carry on. [Tumblr]
Get long and limber no matter where you are with this handy “yoga on the fly” poster. [Well + Good NYC]
A roundup of the 15 must-follow celebrity makeup artists. [Beauty High]
Like makeup, skincare products have expiration dates too. Find out when to hold on to your serums and when to say goodbye to your masks. [BellaSugar]
Take a cue from these red carpet pros for your best prom ‘do. [Allure]
Spring weather means frizzy hair, but here’s how to get a handle on it with these 10 fool-proof products. [SheFinds]
– Bre
Find out why essentials oils are the best way to freshen up your home this spring.
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