A piercing expert says a popular procedure is “incredibly unsafe” and he would never carry it out. While getting a piercing may seem like a relatively simple way to accessorise yourself, according to TJ Cantwell, a piercer from Studio 28 in New York, a “snakebite piercing” can be potentially harmful. It refers to a curved Read More →

For mosquitoes, summertime is prime time. The pesky buggers swarm and feast as thirstily as their targets at backyard bashes in Brooklyn or outdoor fetes in the Hamptons. But with the looming threat of Zika this summer, mosquito season is underlined with uncharacteristic anxiety. Cue the mad scramble for mosquito repellents.  As people anxiously douse Read More →

You can call them high-maintenance, but for some girls, the beauty essentials just aren’t going to cut it. After all, they’re anything but basic — they have an appreciation for the finer things in life. If you aspire to be the next Grace Kelly, own more than one gold watch, or have used the hashtag Read More →