Now that you’ve thoroughly established a concrete make-up collection, the next step in turning your favorite look into perfection is finding the right tool: the make-up brush. Perusing Sephora’s brush section is a scary task. Where do you even start? What brushes can you skip? Which ones should you splurge on? That’s why The [...]

School has long been underway, and if you’re like most other students, you definitely feel the budget-crunch. Meanwhile, morning make-up routines have become more extensive to hide the regular late nights spent hanging out with friends or studying in the library. Every used-up beauty item acts as a reminder of the money you don’t have [...]

A few weeks ago, the fashion world obsessed over a bi-yearly phenomenon: New York Fashion Week. The 8-day event showcased fashion designers’ Spring 2013 collections, and everyone who was anyone in the fashion industry made it their priority to catch the shows. While stylists looked to spot the next trend, gurus analyzed the beauty looks [...]

BB Cream, or beauty/blemish balm, has taken the beauty world like a storm. You might have seen advertisements in Sephora’s windows telling shoppers about this new concoction, or even overheard your co-workers or friends chatting about their new BB cream purchases. Known as the “miracle cream,” this innovative all-in-one formula has everyone rushing to grab their [...]

Now that NSO is just a figment of our memories, it’s time for us to pay a little more attention to nutrition.  As Penn students, we may be notorious for locking ourselves in Van Pelt to study for upcoming exams, filling our calendars with extracurricular meetings, and catching up with friends late into the night [...]

If you haven’t heard of Blogilates,then you’ve been missing out on this fabulous and easy workout trend. Run by Cassey Ho, a Pilates instructor stationed on the West Coast, this blog (and its super chic blogger!) was named the Best Healthy Living Blog of 2012 by FITNESS Magazine. Cassey makes Pilates a fun and accessible [...]

The most carefree season of the year is summer, and there’s no better time to give your hair a breather. Almost any hairstyle can pass as acceptable, as long as it comes across as “effortlessly chic.” Here are three easy ways to style your hair for the warm weather.   1. Casual Side Braid The versatile hairstyle, modeled by [...]

Tired of debating which hair color shade to try without having to consult a professional or risking permanent damage? L’Oreal Paris, creator of one of the most popular lines of hair dye products and a top competitor in the field, recently launched a free iPhone app that serves as a consultant in helping you pick [...]

The month of August has hit Philly like a storm, bringing with it memories of dear old Penn, as many students finish their internships and classes. As the start of the school year rapidly approaches, one concern I have is the inability to maintain a healthy lifestyle with the addition of school work, club commitments, [...]

This year, Philly has seen many sweltering summer days. With numerous students working or interning in the city, we know looking presentable when we arrive at work is a major priority (and an even harder task for those who walk or take public transportation!). I tend to have pretty oily skin that gets even worse [...]

Tired of your usual workout routine at Pottruck? Getting ready to relax and celebrate the end of the summer at a getaway tropical resort? This week, The WALK brings you a fresh, new fitness alternative. We recommend throwing in a few classes at Lithe Philadelphia to add an extra flair! A recent fad, the Lithe Method [...]

Pantone llc, beauty’s leading authority on color, declared Tangerine Tango (Pantone 17-1463) 2012′s Color of the Year. Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of Pantone Color Institute described the color as “reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset” and combining the “vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow.” This [...]

Ever find yourself tired of the choices campus foods have to offer? Are you health conscious but reluctant to give up the taste of well-made food? Head over to 15th and South St’s hidden gem, The Quick Fixx, which aims to deliver “chef-inspired convenience.” The business model of the restaurant is to make food reflecting [...]

In the past few weeks, the population on Penn’s campus doubled in size as people came out of their winter hibernation. Sunbathers dot College Green,  ultimate frisbee and flag football become the game of choice over at Hill field, and of course– packs of runners populate Walnut Street on their way into the city. Rays [...]

The fluctuation of weather conditions in Philadelphia has really tampered with the texture of my already sensitive hair. On freezing days, the amount of fly-aways double in number. When the weather becomes nicer, my hair calms down until we hit that rainy patch, which helps pile on the extra frizz. Though the weather forecast is [...]

Spring break season is upon us. Whether you’re venturing over to the warmer climates and donning your favorite new bathing suit or bulking up while hitting the snowy slopes, it’s time for us to start thinking about staying fit and healthy. If you’re like me, last semester’s work schedule has thrown your eating habits way [...]