by Renae Virata
Since my trips to Thailand and India will be fast-paced and limited on proper beauty prep areas (I’m not bringing a hairdryer, products and must share two bathrooms with 7 other gals!), I decided to take some beauty shortcuts to make my trip a little easier. Two weeks ago I did the keratin smoothing treatment and tomorrow, I am getting gel nails! Read the rest of this entry »
by Renae Virata
It’s Rodeo time once again, and no matter where you plan to enjoy it, you can look amazing without having to look like you stepped out of an old western. We visited with our new pal Melissa Lucich, store manager of our favorite Houston fashion boutique Langford Market, to get the skinny on how to interpret the Rodeo look six different chic ways. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE >>>
by Renae Virata
A break from the winter doldrums is just what many of us need. So if you’re lucky enough to make an escape to somewhere warm and far away, then you need to trade in your sweaters and boots for brightly-colored tanks and sandals. Read the rest of this entry »
Photo | Eva Solberg
by Renae Virata
Travelista Eva couldn’t wait for her recent visit to Machu Picchu, the 15th century Inca site located almost 8,000 feet (more than 1 mile!) above sea level. Once she and her crew set foot on the romantically cobble-stoned roads of nearby Cusco, they knew it would be an experience they would never forget. Read the rest of this entry »
by Renae Virata
You love boats, you love beaches…why not combine the two on a fabulous multi-day cruise? If you love to explore, party and, in between, sneak some moments of R-and-R, then a tropical cruise is right up your alley. An extended stay on a virtually moving hotel with port-side excursions every other day is a great way to pack in a lot of vacay for a just a little. With so much to do, though, packing can be a challenge! Read the rest of this entry »
by Renae Virata
Medellin is probably one of the more interesting places that you can visit in South Amercica. Nestled in a valley in the northern part of the Andes mountains, this second-largest Colombian metropolis offers a perfect blend of culture (museums, the ballet, the symphony, and local art) and old school charm. One of the most interesting aspects that one travelista Eva observed (and learned the hard way) is one simple rule: shorts are virtually a no-no! Read the rest of this entry »
