When it comes to routines, there are those that are complicated and nuanced, and then there are those that are decidedly functional and minimal. Our mantra for the last summer long weekend of a strange, unsettling year is, in the words of Kathy Hilton on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, “who are we trying to impress?” It’s all about self-comfort.…
Greetings from the deep trenches of the summer. It’s fitting that our favorite products lately have been decidedly blue-greens that remind us of cool quenching waters. Below is a list of our favorites including an acid mask to breakthrough summer stuffiness, a ultralight Japanese sunscreen, a botanical deodorant that works, and an Ayurvedic herbal micellar water that lifts heaviness right…
Oprah, Cher, Madonna, Beyonce, Britney… these are a few of the people who are so good, only their first name needs to be dropped into conversation. Where it comes to beauty, things have felt impersonal for a while. But Ayla breaks the mold, one customer at a time. Where other retailers pride themselves on carrying the largest assortment of brands,…
In the beginning… Pai Shau’s Supreme Revitalizing Hair Mask intrigued us when it first arrived. A common complain we hear all the time is about under-nourished, and lifeless hair. So we always receive hair masks with arms wide open. But it wasn’t love at first use, quite the opposite. We often make the correct call on our first impressions. But…
Our first edit, the GW staff picked a handful of Spring Selections as seasonal highlights across the gamut. We think they’ll delight, enrich, and spawn a love that will last beyond the season. Enjoy! SCENT: Frederic Malle BIGARADE CONCENTREE A verdant, fresh cologne inspired by the crisp, white shirt. This perfect Spring scent is pure and charismatic, light and luxurious,…
