Wednesday | Wellness + Beauty

I haven't done a stellar job of keeping up with my exercise routine lately but it's totally at the top of my things to do.

When I think of wellness, I think of what I put in my body and what I do to my skin.

Gentle yoga + meditation are core aspects to my wellness routine. I focus on movement that really nourishes me from the inside out. Nothing makes me feel more grounded and centered within myself and body.

I have a serious issue when it comes to beauty products, so I’m really going to do my best to pare it down here. But please be patient with me because I don’t want to leave anything out. This is what’s in my current rotation, in no particular order. (Also, no judging. It’s a lot. I know).

I have every capsule collection you can think of, I'm a beauty Hypebeast.

My favorite form of exercise would definitely be using a jump rope! Jumping rope activates major muscle groups and even sculpts your arms and upper body.

It’s funny, I started out in tech, but find wellness and skincare so much more fascinating. At The Detox Market, we really do try everything to see if we like it, and how it performs, so I end up being a guinea pig for all kinds of masks and toners and treatments I might not normally use.

I have my staple products, but the thing I’m most passionate about is finding great matte red lipsticks for brown skin.

I pretty much live and die by a strong lip. I have like, 542 different tinted balms, lipsticks, stains and glosses on me at all times. But my all-time favorite shade is this CHANEL Rouge Allure 99 Pirate. It's the perfect shade of red.

I love makeup and getting dolled up, but I feel most beautiful being natural and just me in my own skin, just being myself with no excess. Although, I do love to moisturize!

I buy fresh flowers every week which I think is mentally important for me. 

But then I turned 30, and I sat Amanda down for some help. She shared some of her favorite products with me, and now I feel like an adult with a real skincare routine.

When it comes to beauty and grooming, I have a whole suite of products that I’m obsessed with ... and I just keep adding to my arsenal. Ready for this?

Skincare and Makeup make me so happy.

Wednesdays are normally the days when I start my morning with a workout, followed by self-care.

I love all of their activewear, but especially this WTF Tee because I need a little humor with my workouts.

You know when you’ve worked out for an hour and you’re all red, but half an hour after that you have just that perfect dewy-but-not wet glow?

I love yoga and pilates, but rarely am able to go so it’s more of a past love. (Points for honesty?) I guess my current exercise is trying to balance motherhood, being a wife, and owning, designing, and creative directing The Last Line. 

When it comes to beauty, I’m a sucker for all types of skincare. I have tried almost every face mask, cleanser, oil and serum under the sun and still can’t choose a favorite so here’s a selection.

I'm having a love affair with beauty and love using different beauty products. I have a whole section on my blog that's just weekly products I'm loving. 

I travel a lot and weather changes stress my skin, so taking care of it is important for me.

Fitness! Wellness! Hair! Beauty! Skincare! Sophie talks faves and top shelf must-haves.

For the past six years, I have started each new year with a special Indagare retreat at Mii Amo in Sedona Arizona, my favorite spa for nurturing. The hiking and the healers are amazing. In fact, I’m here now! This year we have Elizabeth Lesser, the co-founder of the Omega Institute, leading sessions.

I’ve been very into green beauty recently. Your skin is your largest organ, so I’m very cautious of what I put on it. I also love I love Sustain's condoms. They are vegan, all natural and non-toxic.

Liquid Liner is the single most important part of my morning makeup routine. It's the most matte pigmented liquid liner in existence. I have several around the house just in case!

For me, wellness starts with a good facial from Georgia Louise in New York, in fact I would say that the one major thing I miss about living in NYC is being able to see her regularly. I also always travel with always travel with her Butterfly Massage Stone.

I'm REALLY into clean beauty! Some of my favorite brands include ...

My APL sneakers are my favorite workout sneakers. They can be worn at the gym and are a stylish way to run errands around the city. They're so comfortable. I think it’s time for a new pair :) 

Movement is the most important thing we can do for ourselves — no matter what it is.

I credit The Fort in Flatiron (30 West 21st St, Lower Level, NYC, +1 917 887 9629) for getting me into the best shape of my life.

I recently switched to Coconut Cult Vegan Yogurt as my probiotic. It is not hype — seriously it is the best. I have a tablespoon every morning.

It’s so hard to choose my favorite Drybar products because they’re all my babies, BUT lately my daily routine includes our new wand, Wrap Party, which gives  the most perfect beach wave.

I only wear classic Chuck Taylor Converse High Tops at the gym. They give me the most support and a firm, flat footing as opposed to the overly engnineered hi-tech sneakers of today. 

We keep it clean and nice, that’s a fact. We have gone to the Korean spa (together, of course).  We like grooming products, but aren’t too fussy or fancy about anything.

At this moment I am super into our flatte lip stain, Kissing Tiny Flowers, a caramel-rosette shade that is finding its way onto my lips day and night. That’s this week, anyway.

My morning routine is full of simple self-care rituals that I love.

As far as healthy eating goes, I’m a big fan or turmeric lattes right now.

A bath with Susanne Kaufmann Bath Soak, Le Labo Santal 26 candle and some relaxing music. I often get interrupted by a kid or a husband but that’s just life!

I can't wait to try Tom Ford's new perfume called Fucking Fabulous.

I don't wear a lot of makeup unless it is a special occasion. However eyelash extension do make me feel like I have that something something.

When it comes to your overall wellness, I think it’s simple: Calories in, energy out. There’s no magic to it.

If you are in my beauty routine, I will rarely cheat on you.

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz.  My best friend, Aurelia introduced me to this tiny book that is worth its weight in gold.

When it comes to beauty products, the only thing that either of us use daily to cleanse, cream and treat our skin are, naturally, from our own line of products: Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics.

Although I'll stray from time to time, I try to make beauty decisions consciously. Being aware of ingredients and packaging and the ethical commitments of the companies behind each product. I make a lot of homemade masks and cleansers using oats and honey and my roommate is always coming home to find me with food on my face, literally.  

When I'm not at the studio. or on the treadmill, Prevail Boxing is always a solid choice. Their team does an incredible job of keeping you motivated.

#WorkoutWednesday is my #Everyday, and I LOVE it!

I do live in Miami but I don’t live in the sun. One of my biggest beauty secrets is that I use sun protection on my face and add bronzer so I have a nice glow.

I love Smashbox make-up, lipstick and anything that is bright pink or blue.

These are all things I can't live without.

I also love CocoVit. Their Charcoal Face Mask and Coconut and Rose Bath Salts are seriously amazing after a really stressful day. 

Bari has also helped my coordination. My younger sister is a hip hop dancer yet I barely have rhythm. After taking Bari’s bounce class (basically dance combos on a trampoline and toning in between) my rhythm has gotten so much better.

I belong to a Chicago chapter of US Masters Swimming. For anyone who swam while they were growing up, it’s a great way to get back into it. Not only is it good exercise, it’s a good release for a super competitive person like me.

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a beach girl. I also don’t like to put a lot of time and work into my hair. 

Most of my makeup is from RMS but I also love Credo for discovering new non-toxic options.  I found Evolvh shampoo there, which I now use everyday. 

As far as inner beauty goes, the Headspace app keeps us mentally balanced.

Living so close to different beaches, my main workouts are walking with my dogs for hours on the beach and doing yoga.

We love curating niche, clean products with the highest grade active ingredients. We provide a step by step skincare and makeup chart for our clients and advise them on how to best use the products we recommend.

Monthly facials from in a hole in the wall spot in Stamford, CT include micro-needling, radiowave stimulation, red light, and literally she could come in with a beam from a UFO and I would be game. 

Thank God laughing burns calories! And I LOVE the color of these pants. They're really good for a dance session.

I opened Knockout Beauty to connect with people and to help them reach their skin goals. I spent 15 years in the fashion and beauty industries and wanted to create a place where people could ask questions and learn about what they are using and what kind of results they can expect. 

We have a house in upstate NY and when I'm there I try to go to this wonderful yoga studio. Maybe it’s because I am already more relaxed from being outside of a big city, but I leave the classes feeling refreshed and standing straighter and taller.

I've also started playing tennis in the last few years, which I love so much I play in my dreams.

My favorite boutique for all things beauty and makeup is Violet Grey on Melrose Place in West Hollywood. 

I also love the color palettes from Charlotte Tilbury - you pick from a variety of looks so it’s idiot-proof makeup.

Our favorite workouts and beauty products. And tequila.

On a visit to Paris I walked into a pharmacy and asked for a suggestion for makeup remover. The pharmacist introduced me to Caudalie and I've been a fan ever since.

I just started working out.  Maybe it's the combination of the Miami sunshine, having two babies in under two years and wanting to live in super tiny cut off shorts, but I have become really into exercising.

 I was born in Morocco, and some of the best beauty products come from there.

I have a trainer, Kerry Ashdown, who is relentless but super fun. She has a British accent so that it makes it less painful to wake up early and train.

It's hard to narrow it down, but here are my top five faves for all things wellness + beauty.

I either do my own nails or absolutely go for it with full-on nail art like a rockstar.

You can often find me riding on Velib, the public bike sharing system in Paris. It's the easiest way to get around the city, and definitely beats sitting in traffic.

It's really very simple: eat less, eat well, work out — every day of your life for the rest of your life! Except on Sundays when we should all indulge.

I'm fighting a lot of skin issues right now: breakouts, brown spots, wrinkles, enlarged pores. Basically, I'm impossible to look at, so I've been wearing a paper bag over my head. I've been promised, though, that if I use any of the following products, I'll be able to take it off soon. (and p.s.: I just started taking collagen, which I've also been told will be a game changer. I'll keep you posted).

Very locally, our favorite way to travel is by bike. Legend of Lido is based in Venice, CA and the best way to travel through the canals is via Venice’s own bike brand, Linus.

RASA is NOT a juice cleanse or a starve yourself cleanse — It is truly an amazing program that reshapes the way you consume food and gives you the knowledge and tools to live a better, cleaner life.

I don’t believe in diets. When your work consists of eating out up to five times a day, it would be ridiculous to stop one day and start fasting. The Californian Diet which I consider to be a lot of avocados, a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, and very "flexitarian": not a lot of meat, not a lot of gluten, is great enough for me

My favorite color is by Smith & Cult and it's called Regret the Moon. It’s the perfect shade of opaque white.

My favorite “beauty” treatment would be the Mayan sweat lodges in Mexico.  It’s like a sauna on steroids, but with a spiritual aspect to it and it really helps to detox and cleanse your body, you definitely sweat the toxins out. 

I start every day with yoga at Kula Yoga. I go to the Williamsburg studio (85 N 3rd Street) which is really gorgeous and my favorite teacher is Miriam — her Instagram account is crazy! 

I’ve been into more natural remedies for ailments for some time now.

“Pilates isn’t a real workout. You never sweat in it.” Whoever said that needs to book the next available reformer at WundaBar Pilates because they will be eating their words.

To keep in shape, I love to run. As a model, I would learn the cities by running everywhere! Most models always made sure to have a pair of stilettos, but for me, running sneakers took precedence.

I like to eat mass quantities. Portion control doesn’t exist for me, so I have to exercise like a maniac to stay in my skinny jeans.

This product was actually developed by fellow alumni of our high-school, and we couldn't be prouder.

I make a serious effort to walk to as many places as I can. It's the best way to enjoy the city in good weather and you rack up a surprising amount of miles. 

I have gotten more into makeup and can’t stop watching YouTube tutorials - I could watch Marianna Hewitt and Desi Perkins all day!

I’m a total guinea pig, but I definitely play favorites. Here are my current obsessions.

I love Skin Laundry. Quick laser facials before a photoshoot or tv appearance. I look better coming out than when I went in.  

Wellness has been a major focus in my life as of late. I live a fast-paced, high-energy life just like the rest of New York City. We have to keep ourselves in balance to be able to thrive at anything we do.

I also can't live without Julie Hewett Femme Noir. It's the ULTIMATE red lipstick.  I have yet to find a face it doesn't work on.

I'm big into outdoor activities - tennis, kayaking, biking and then pilates, too.

My dog, Coal, loves hanging out on the beach while I’m out in the water. 

We both love our XPT (Extreme Pool Training) pool workout.  It's hard work without beating up your body, and it never hurts to be in blue water.  Plus, we are under the water so much we can't boss one another around — just friendly waves from mask to mask. 

I stopped working out about a year ago and have never been happier.

Having worked in the fitness industry for so many years, my beauty routine is pretty sweat-proof at this point. These are my staples.

I’m a big fan of yoga and meditation. A born and bred New Yorker, I live a fast-paced life and am always moving from project to project.

When it comes to beauty, there's no greater resource than Margaret Zakarian. And when it comes to spa treatments, there's no one greater than Geoffrey to point you in the right direction. 

I’ve been committed to exercise and beauty for a long time and, if you must know, it stems mostly from a high level of vanity. 

Here are the 7 things I currently can't live without.

I'm fairly obsessed with beauty products and I definitely like to stay in shape but I'm not a class type of person.

I’m kind of obsessed with all things beauty, so it’s hard for me to reign it in, but here it goes …