I think we can look around the world and see there’s a lot of tension going on. Our industry, spa essential service and not just ours alone, but a plethora of industries are having to reinvent themselves. Being able to take what’s reality right now and say, okay, this is what it is, but moving […]

By: Annelise Vintila I am trying to get into a better shape to accommodate the tough conditions of tree-planting this upcoming summer, incorporating weights, running and torturous core exercises into my routine. Though I feel my legs getting stronger, my arms getting more toned and starting to run a mile without losing my breath, the most important […]

By Annelise Vintila I am a huge supporter of ‘easy beauty’ meaning beauty that doesn’t require a lot of effort; a little mascara here, a little concealer there and you’re set. I admire a full done-up face because a lot of effort has been put in that perfect winged liner or that flawless cheekbone contour, but […]

By Annelise Vintila Ever since I moved back from Ireland, I have been restless in staying in one place. While most of my friends are settling down by getting married and/or getting their career set, I am an extremely motivated female leader who is looking to embark on a tree-planting experience. I fully understand the hardships […]

By: Annelise Vintila I’ve recently moved out on my own in a cozy one bedroom apartment after living with my parents for nearly seven months. The experience is liberating to say the least, I get to cook around in my underwear while I listen to Bruce Springsteen on full blast. Living with my parents wasn’t bad, […]

By: Annelise Vintila  Last weekend I went to my best friend’s mom’s birthday who just turned 58 and it was a surprisingly enlightening experience. I have known Maria, my best friend, and her mom Willy for 18 years now and Willy has always treated me like a daughter; she had always encouraged me to live […]

By Annelise Vintila The last time I got eyelash extensions was in 2016, a day before leaving for a week in rainy Ireland. My voluminous extensions braved the harsh winds and the wet climate and I was extremely surprised to come back home with only a handful of lashes falling out. Fast-forward to 2019 and I […]

By Annelise Vintila Spa days are crucial in shutting off outside thoughts and immersing yourself into a peaceful disposition. As the aromas help you settle down and the fragrant smell of the candles relax your mind, you wish spa days would be replaced with the busy working week. Whenever I book a spa day, which are […]

By: Annelise Vintila I was lucky enough to be the Maid of Honour at my sister’s wedding over the weekend and, like most weddings, my sister hired a professional makeup and hair artist to transform the wedding party into stunners. Lauren, the artist, was a social and lovely lady but I had no idea if she […]

By:  Annelise Vintila  A week ago I looked in the mirror, and to my demise, I realized my brown eyes were cloaked by my bushy wizard eyebrows. I drove myself in a hurry to the closest waxing salon and asked the girl to make me feel like a woman again and to wax my eyebrows really […]