Staff, Courtesy of Brooks Although we love the durability and support of a good pair of hiking boots, many hikers these days are leaning toward lighter, more flexible sneakers as their go-to hiking shoes. These hiking shoes look a lot like trail runners, and in fact, many of our favorite models are actually trail-running shoes. Regardless of their intended use, …

Here, Barba breaks down the best skin care products for your 20s that every woman should be using before she turns 30—but those 30 and older should also take notes. “It’s never too late to start, and I promise it will help,” Barba says. 30 is the new 20, after all. A Gentle Cleanser “We do want to exfoliate, but …

At the end of a winding dirt driveway in Black Forest, Deborah Ritchey unlocked the gate to her alpaca pen. A cluster of alpacas in their black, white and gray coats huddled in the middle of the corral. “That’s Summer,” Ritchey said pointing to a small white alpaca that seemed fluffier than the rest. Ritchey’s alpacas are one of the …

The search for the best shoes for women can be a tiresome one. Yes, it’s nice to have options, but the overwhelming abundance of flats, sneakers, sandals, and heels constantly popping up in stores and online doesn’t exactly help when you suffer from decision fatigue. In efforts to make the quest a tad bit easier, we’ve done the work and …

She wanted hair to dye for — and the look left her with a dead scalp.  A routine trip to the beauty salon turned hairy for glamour girl Ellie Swain, who sustained bloody, puss-oozing chemical burns and blisters to the back of her head while undergoing a scalp-bleaching treatment last spring. The injuries ultimately rendered her in need of a skin graft …

My partner and I got engaged, officially, two weeks ago. We had started discussing our engagement and future marriage roughly six months ago. We are both big planners and appreciate joint efforts to make decisions together. We have a wonderful relationship and both work very hard for each other. Initially, we planned on getting engaged when we paid off the …

Maybelline New York: The #1 cosmetics brand in the world has launched its latest innovation in lip color, Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolor—no-budge vinyl color and up to 16 hours of wear. This long-wear lipstick’s Color Lock Complex formula, comprised of high-impact ink pigments and liquid shine-boosters, defies smudging and transfer and provides an instant shine finish for long-lasting, …

Hari Krishan Agarwal launched “Campus” sports shoes in 2005. Courtesy of Campus Activewear The IPO of Campus Activewear, which sells more shoes than the likes of Nike and Adidas in India, propels its founder into the billionaires club. In a volatile week for its stock market, India has minted a new billionaire. Hari Krishan Agarwal, 66, founder of Delhi-based Campus …