All of us are on a unique journey, and I know I speak for many when I say this road can be hard! It’s filled with pain, suffering, and trauma. But just like two sides of a coin, there is also the flip-side. There is also a lot of wonder and beauty in life. Nevertheless, […]
I know. It’s a bold title, but of course its point was achieved and here you are, now diving into this discussion with me. Thanks for coming by. If you clicked on this post, chances are your child’s image of his or her body is something that you wonder about; perhaps even worry about. Of […]
Written By : LisaMarie Lawrence Co-Founder & COO, Monthly Gift When my sister Kimmy and I started out on this journey, the idea was never just to sell tampons, pad and liners. We created Monthly Gift as a platform to change the language around women’s health and to empower girls and women everywhere to take […]
My one morning ritual that has remained for many years (and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon), is a cup (eight ounces) of warm lemon water EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING. Like brushing teeth, it is part of the am routine. I believe this is one of the best ways to wake up your digestive system and […]
During this freezing cold winter, nothing sounds better than cuddling up with a great book. February is the coldest month of the year, and therefore you need to be informed of the best books out there right now! Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Saunders, famously popular for quirky, sharp, and humorous short stories, […]
The path to self-love is undeniably the best journey anyone can take in their life. Discovering who I was and how to love myself properly has been one of the best decisions I took in my early 20’s. I came to realize that the best relationship I can have in my life is the one […]
The importance of pelvic health is gaining more attention with 1 in 3 women experiencing Light Bladder Leakage (LBL). With the introduction of the first-of-its-kind smart kegel device to the rising popularity of pelvic care in health facilities women no longer have to shy away from this very common problem. Brands like Poise are educating […]
Our world revolves around competition, around being the absolute best. The most beautiful. Some men have made us believe that we are rated and defined on a scale from 1 to 10: am I a 3 or a 10? What are you? What’s your number? When I go out to a bar or a party, do […]
I have bought many books over the years, that I guess you would put in the self-help category. Although I wouldn’t specifically call them self-help. For me I consider it inspiration. A way to take from another’s knowledge and apply it to your own life. Cherie Esteves’s book a “Journey Out of Fat, Dumb, and Ugly” […]
When times are trying, sometimes it’s hard to stay afloat mentally. Especially, given the state of the world that currently surrounds us, it seems near to impossible to keep ourselves from thinking negatively. How am I to empower myself in world that has a difficult time swallowing fierce women? This is where these fierce female […]
Climbing the ladder to success can be a difficult task, and for a woman making the journey upward can be even more challenging. Today many women are creating and leading companies, which is quite the accomplishment for anyone, no matter what gender you are. These innovative women are trailblazers, clearing the path for those who […]
I was invited to have a mini facial with Sjal Skincare at Space NK in NYC. I had heard a bit about the crystal infused skincare line and I was intrigued. When I arrived I met co-owner Kristin Petrovich she was lovely right from the start. I sat down and saw a wonderful collection of […]
All of us have been there. You have a beauty emergency and time is running out. You don’t have time to run to the store and you are limited to what you have inside your home. What do you do? You may be surprised to learn that there are many great beauty uses for household […]
“Oh my God, I’m just so depressed.” We’ve all heard it before. Our friend or coworker or parent says it and we know what it means immediately. But does that mean that its meaning is as simple as we perceive it to be? As someone who is clinically depressed, I know that whoever uses the […]
Over the past year or two I have been paying more attention to my body and feeling emotionally peaceful. I began with meditation and have found multiple methods to feel calm and joyful. I recently spoke to a friend and energy medicine healer Liz Donohue who said to me ” you must embrace the feminine goddess […]
It might sound cliche but loving yourself is where all love starts. I have found over the years of practicing yoga, specifically Kundalini that I have so much appreciation for myself, mind, and body. It has allowed me to experience true joy and happiness within myself first. This allows love to flow in with ease […]
Written By : Denise Del Russo We’re all guilty! At one time or another we’ve been too tired to take off our makeup and wind up just going to sleep. But is sleeping with makeup on really that bad? Yes, yes it is. And I’ll tell you three reasons why. 1.Wrinkles At night, our skin, […]
They say that we have a tendency to change our hair when we’re desperate for a change or when something super stressful happens – like a breakup. I concur. I’ve sported so many different hairstyles and hair colors that I’ve lost count. Life gets too stressful? I run to my hairdresser. New Year? New hair! […]
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will […]
Written by Morgan Ruth McTiernan 2016 witnessed the dawning of a new era of beauty where the shift behind it is acceptance. That is, accepting everyone has differing perceptions of beauty. Movements and projects helmed by body positivity activists and both curve and straight sized models are calling for change. This is happening all over the […]
It’s time for me to be brutally honest. As much as I hate to admit it (and I hate even more to tell people), I suffer from scalp psoriasis. Being a part-time model with full-time NYC hustle, I’m sure you can imagine how this cramps my style to say the very least. I’m always wondering […]
When I had my clothing line I was inspired by modern women. I called them the Modern Day Warrior Princesses. To me, that means today’s girl. She is the definition of a modern woman and as such is: Confident Dynamic Humane Compassionate Unstoppable Unlike the generation of our mothers, grandmothers and the women before them, […]
Start the new year with a female friendly Instagram feed. Support your local girl gang, find a community and surround yourself with the girl bosses, feminist, creative and lady loving women who are breaking the status quo by making all of us feel beautiful, powerful, sexy and in control. Update and curate that IG feed and add these. Here […]
People have a tendency to say that in order to love others properly, you need to love yourself first. That concept blew my mind, because I didn’t understand it at all. It also didn’t help that I was a bit of a cynic. Not that I wanted to be, but I’ve been burnt so many […]
What female doesn’t love to take care of their skin? There is a vast marketplace out there for skin care products, and we eat it up. We love to have soft, supple skin and if we can smell good while rocking good skin, it’s even better! Unfortunately, in a lot of those lovely purple and […]
As I pack for my upcoming birthday trip to London (and this trip is a bit of a sensitive subject, as my last few birthdays have been sent spectacularly sideways by the boyfriend of the particular moment) I am absentmindedly scrolling through my closet while re-living past birthdays. Scrolling through my favorite pieces it occurs […]
Let the games begin! It is officially award season with the Golden Globes kicking it off this weekend. Celebs have already started their beauty prep to look totally glam on the red carpet this weekend. As a long time tv style expert I have all the insider secrets to how they are getting ready. It’ starts with […]
In today’s world, there are about a thousand different paths a woman can take to reveal her inner beauty. With society continually setting high standards of beauty for us all, this can often give companies and industries the freedom to capitalize upon our insecurities as a means of making money. But with so many commercials, […]
Drake said it best in his song Over. It may at first sound selfish, but it is the essence of more love and happiness in your life and the world. “Do you boo” in all your glory. Wear what you feel incredible in. Get fit for your health. Go live big. Cliche as it may […]
In terms of body posi IG pages, unless you’re living under a rock, chances are you follow our girls @IAmIskra, @NourishAndEat, @ItsRachaelForster, @TheAshleyGraham, @CrystalRenn, etc. Surrounding yourself with body love can be a great way to take back the power that “thinspiration” pages and body bullies have attempted to take away. Here are just a […]
Apparently, these guys would. These three black men came out of their faces to say they’d never date black women. Now, if you don’t want to date black women, that’s your loss. You could miss out on the love of your life by saying that you don’t want to date someone who is a specific […]
YouTube beauty blogger Rachel Levin just posted a beautiful video reminding us to be conscious of how we talk about our selves and our own bodies. As People Magazine reported this weekend, her video, entitled “I Am Ugly,” features Levin criticizing her own “flaws” while looking in the mirror. A young version of herself the […]
Tiziana was 31 years old with an entire life ahead of her, but that has ended due to the world of slut shaming. Yes, it is true that Tiziana had a choice. She sent a video of her having sex to her ex-boyfriend, presumably thinking that he would keep it to himself. That was a […]
The lovely human being that is Gina Susanna of Nourish and Eat is an important new part of the Riot. She is taking your questions about pretty much everything BoPo. Props to you all for asking such amazing ones, and feel free to drop new ones below! xx What is your exercise/nutrition plan?? How do […]
“Not one drop of my self-worth depends on your acceptance of me” -Quincy Jones. I love this quote; it’s a quote I wished I had heard in my teens. Your worth and validity as a person has absolutely nothing to do with someone else’s opinion of you. When we overcome our anxieties and self-doubts, the […]
Trigger warning: this post contains language about rape, sexual assault, and may not be recommended for certain readers. The beautiful and constantly entertaining Gabrielle Union opened up about her own rape this morning in the LA Times to discuss a culture of consent that is non-existent in America. This essay is so perfectly timed as […]
If you’re a millennial who is into food, you have probably heard of Spoon University. What’s super exciting, is that they released an email ad that is totally celebrating women of all shapes and sizes. Vegan foodie, Allie Fenwick, wrote the article, and we’re obsessed. First of all, shout out to you Allie. Not just […]
