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The smell of orange always makes me feel good. It's light, crisp and clean - all great things for Spring. These new, yummy orange body washes are refreshing pick me ups for your morning ritual shower. Lather up, take a deep breath and let the natural exfoliants and aromas of oranges work their magic. If you are as big of an orange fan as I am, you might also be interested in some orange scented Read more
It's simply a fact that I love spicy food more than most: from Sriracha to Sambal Oelek and Tabasco to Tapatío, I've got every hot sauce around, and I pour it on everything. But last weekend, I ordered a dish at San Francisco's Old Mandarin Islamic restaurant titled "Extremely Hot Peppers." Its Chinese name is la si ni, which literally translates to "so hot it could kill you." This dish — Read more
We're happy to present a post from designer David Stark! Each year, we look forward to kicking off the spring gala season with New Yorkers For Children’s A Fool’s Fête, definitely one of New York City’s most glamorous evenings! So often we wrack our brains to come up with a conceptual decor idea that relates to a foundation’s mission, but sometimes the goal is to just be . . . Read more
The newest summer scent from Stila Cosmetics is called Mandarin Mist. This lovely, light zesty, fruity fragrance is a mimosa, yuzu fruit and citrus blend. The sheer, light pink sturdy glass bottle (love the light pink!) has beautiful black and pink blossoms painted alongside the front and is crowned with a brushed silver cap. Stila Mandarin Mist is now available in a 50 milliliter Eau de Read more
Last night at Cosmo's Fun and Fearless Awards at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City, we caught up with Rose Byrne, who told us how she chose her Vivienne Westwood Oscars dress, how her bangs have influenced her style, and why she loves Kate Moss. Watch our video to see the lovely Aussie — this time in Chanel! — tell all. Read more
Cosmopolitan hosted its Fun Fearless Men and Women of 2012 soiree at the Mandarin Oriental Ballroom in NYC last night, attended by a bevy of stylish celebs. Rose Byrne looked chic in a Chanel sheath and nude pumps, Dakota Fanning showed off her fashion-forward style in a light blue cutout dress by Miu Miu, and Freida Pinto dazzled in a strapless dress by Yves Saint Laurent. We love how every Read more
Cosmopolitan magazine played hosted last night for their annual Fun and Fearless Awards at NYC's Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The year's big honorees were Dakota Fanning, in Miu Miu, and Paul Rudd, who earned the female and male titles, respectively. Additional honors went to The Hunger Games hunk Liam Hemsworth, Grey's Anatomy's Jesse Williams, 21 Jump Street's Jonah Hill, a YSL-clad Freida Pinto, Read more
Following suit on this season's ultra-vibrant floral trend, Fab reader TheFancyTeacup rocked her own version of flower power to perfection. She paired a bold floral-printed sweater with a solid mandarin orange-hue circle miniskirt. The form-fitting topper against a fit-and-flare bottom has a sweet silhouette effect. For accessories, she kept it low-key with neutral-toned capped-toe pumps and a Read more
In many regions of the country, finding a wide variety of beautiful blooms in the Winter months is sometimes challenging. Instead of sticking with the same mix of roses or carnations, fill out your bouquets with a variety of your favorite citrus instead. I particularly love the look of these gorgeous arrangements spotted on The FlowerSchool's blog. Head to green markets, farmers markets, or Read more
Thought to be a cross between a mandarin and a true lemon, Meyer lemons are rounder, smaller, and have a sweeter juice than the standard variety you'll find in the grocery store. This citrus fruit is native to China but eventually made its way to California, and its name comes from Frank N. Meyer, who first discovered this fragrant fruit in 1908. The moist, thin peel makes an incredible zest, Read more
