Everything She Wants

Oprah loves bread.  We do, too...but in moderation. When we get that carb craving we reach for a slice of Rudi's Organic Bakery , which are about as healthy and wholesome as bread can get. Rudi's has been baking small batch breads for over thirty-five years and is the leading producer of certified organic breads in the U.S., but Everything She Wants was recently introduced to the brand at an Editor's Showcase in New York City. Grilled apple and brie sandwich on Rudi's Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Rudi's graciously sent us a several loaves of its yummy Cinnamon Raisin Bread , with 15 grams of whole grains and loaded with plenty of plump organic raisins and organic sunflower seeds in each slice. The bread makes a delish sweet and savory snack anytime of the day. We love our slice slathered with crunchy organic almond butter. Rudi's raisin bread makes great sandwiches and French toast, too. Check out this fun recipe. French Toast made with Rudi's Organi...

Celebrity hair stylist Larry Sims ' work speaks for itself -- Gabrielle Union's sleek tresses; Tracee Ellis Ross's unruly curls; Lupita Nyong'o's tapered natural; and Zendaya's ever-changing mane. Sims, a former dancer and choreographer, is also the star of his own raucous reality show on Bravo, Invite Only Cabo . Larry Sims To get you ready to sit pretty pool-and-beach-side, we asked the Los Angeles-based hair guru for a few summer hair care tips and product picks. 1. The healthiest way of wearing your hair is embracing your natural texture without using any heat. Use styling products the got2b kinkier collection to add shine and bounce to you curls. Product pick : Long-lasting curl definition doesn’t have  to come at the expense of flirty, finger-twirl-able locks.  got2b kinkier gloss ‘n define curling mousse  gives moveable  and weightless hold for touchable feel and shiny bouncy  looking curls while hel...

One fashion-forward way to celebrate Earth Month is by supporting footwear and apparel that's made with recycled materials. And we have an eco-friendly pick for you. In partnership with Parley for the Oceans,  adidas Outdoor , the athletic brand in the outdoors, has designed a funky, unisex sneaker made from recycled ocean plastic.   The   Terrex Parley Climacool Boat Shoe  for men and women ($140), features a knitted Parley upper, Climacool tooling for enhanced breathability and a Traxion outsole for stability and grip. And the Terrex Parley logo tee ($30) is knitted with Parley yarns from ocean plastic and has Climalite technology that is quick-drying and moisture wicking.  The Terrex Boat DLX Parley  ($130) will debut in August 2017, featuring a knitted Parley sock construction  upper for ultimate comfort and a Traxion outsole for stability and grip. Adidas  entered into a partnership with Parley for the Oceans in 2015,...

Microdermabrasion is a procedure that exfoliates and removes the outer layer of dry, dead skill cells. This treatment is especially effective for controlling hyperpigmentation (uneven skin tone) and diminishing acne scars and dark spots. Skin Spa New York Flatiron/Chelsea./Spa Week When I can afford it, I treat myself to microdermabrasion every couple months. So thanks to the nice folks at Spa Week Media, I got the chance to preview the $50 Spa Week deal for micro at Skin Spa New York's Flatiron/Chelsea location . During Spa Week, Skin Spa -- which has several locations in New York City including Soho and Midtown -- offers a $50 power peel, customized facial, Brazilian wax or a 50-minute Swedish, deep tissue or aromatherapy massage. This was my first visit to Skin Spa New York and I was pleasantly surprised by the minimalist, modern decor. And my aesthetician, Marina, was warm and friendly.  She agreed that micro was a good treatment for my skin type.  First she rem...

We love Spa Week . And it's back, April 17-23, 2017. When else can you book luxe spa services for only $50? Available at day spas nationwide, Spa Week is the time to pamper and treat yourself to a facial, massage, mani/pedi or alternative therapy like acupuncture, cupping or floatation tank therapy. So what are you waiting for?  Book your $50 treatments today! Spa & Wellness gift cards can now be purchased at select retailers like CVS, Walmart and Rite Aid nationwide, and can be used at many of the spas participating in Spa Week. About Spa Week The Spa Week concept was born on a rainy spring morning in 2004. The goal was simple: bring the spa and wellness experience to the masses by offering full service treatments, normally costing hundreds of dollars, for just $50 dollars each. No longer would a trip to the spa be considered an indulgence and something relegated to the wealthy few. Spa Week was the vehicle that was destined to change an industry and make a spa visi...

During Fashion Week, Everything She Wants went to a preview for Laura de Waal's stylish vegan handbag line, Veggani .  I'm a huge animal welfare advocate and appreciate the idea of swapping a leather handbag for one made with quality vegan leather. So I chatted with the Philly designer via email about what inspires her, her cool hometown, and more. Me modeling Veggani's 'Maya' bag./ESW Everything She Wants:   How did you get started? Laura de Waal : I attended art school (SMFA) in Boston and then did an internship with a retail company which really started me down my path of design. I continued to design and work for other brands for the next few years.  Throughout my twenties I shuffled back and forth between the design retail world and working for non profits. As a little girl, my best friend and I always thought that we would start a brand together.  Unfortunately, due to literally residing on different continents now, my childhood B...

Even if you can't travel to Brazil for Carnival, you can get a toned Brazilian bod that will rival any Carnival Queen. As Rio de Janeiro gears up for 2017’s festivities, long-time Rio procession dancer and Notthinghill Carnival Queen, Juliana Campos, tells  Everything She Wants how she keeps her body fit and toned. “You don’t need a gym and fancy equipment to raise your metabolism, burn fat and tone," says Campos, an exercise coach and fitness expert. "Doing a workout at home with household objects and your favorite music can build that perfectly toned Brazilian figure." WARM UP Choose some great music - preferably with a Brazilian drumbeat – and dance for 15 minutes. Then do 100 star jumps . CARDIO RESISTANCE Sofa steps : Make the sofa your best friend, but for exercise, not to lounge about on! Holding a litre bottle of water in each hand, step up onto the sofa and lift the bottles of over your head. When you step down, go into the squat position...