Author archives: Lana Hoang

Let Putin be your next workout buddy

12. November 2015
Cars, Lifestyle & More
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In the course of our gym efforts, we come across many opinion leaders, gym inspirations that help us motivate ourselves to actually roll off the couch and drag our tired bodies to the gym. We have Jen Selter, who obviously showed us how nice squats can be for you or...

Treat yourself to a nice beating in a Russian...

11. November 2015
Uncategorized
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I am sure getting hit on occasionally in saunas is not something that would surprise us immensely. Getting hit in saunas is a whole different story though, except when you are in Russia. The so-called Banyas, which are public bathhouses in Russia, usually offer the option of a Venik treatment....

Vodka rinse to combat frizz

10. November 2015
Beauty & Body, Hair & Skin
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Stereotyping, we do it all, we may do it subconsciously but we all are guilty of jumping to the first, mostly shallow, conclusion in the decision making process even if it’s just for the initial moment. And it’s nothing out of the ordinary when you have to listen to bottomless...

When Fitness meets Anime

31. October 2015
Electronics, Entertainment, Movies & TV-shows
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Japan may be known to many as the country with the lowest obesity rate but that stellar reputation did not hinder them from developing a highly motivating app to keep that record. Japanese Indie developer Creative Freaks has successfully combined fitness with anime. “Burn your fat with me!!” is a fitness...

Tool to iron away your wrinkles

30. October 2015
Beauty & Body, Hair & Skin
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The Houreisen Iron Nasolabial Fold Booster or how I like to call it, Face Iron, has three temperature settings. It was produced to combat crow’s feet and wrinkles on our cheeks and faces. Using EMS, the Houreisen Iron stimulates muscles, heats up your skin and improves your blood circulation. What...

Powder Face Cleanser To-Go

27. October 2015
Beauty & Body, Hair & Skin
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The usual stigma that comes up whenever people mention Japan is either: “They are crazy” or “They are crazily genius”. Either way, both statements are probably true and honestly, when you reflect on this, you do notice that the Japanese are a really innovative bunch. Kanebo’s sub-brand “Suisai” is one excellent...

The revival of 80s fitness trends

23. October 2015
Beauty & Body, Fitness & Wellness
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Many people have yet to realize that we are currently experiencing a major shift towards health and fitness. One recent example for that is the impending sugar tax our beloved British cook Jamie Oliver is trying to get through in Great Britain to promote a healthier lifestyle. If this gets...

Manicure Trends through the Decades

19. October 2015
Beauty & Body, Zähne & Nägel
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Like fashion, nail trends have been evolving throughout our time and it seems that nail shapes, lengths as well as color all say something about the specific era they came into being in the first place. 1980s Instagram: goldifurman The 1980s mark the birth of square acrylics. Before that, color as well as length...

10 Makeup Essentials

13. October 2015
Beauty & Body, Makeup
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Makeup Cleanses have grown more popular ever since the term Minimalism appeared on people’s radars. You might find that there is something inarguably freeing in getting rid of stuff you don’t use anymore. If you just nodded your head, you’re ready for a makeup cleanse. Here’s a checklist of 10...

Starstruck at Gold’s Gym, Venice

9. October 2015
Beauty & Body, Fitness & Wellness
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What could possibly motivate you more to literally go the extra mile on the treadmill than an Arnold Schwarzenegger doing biceps curls not even 30 meters away? It may sound like wishful thinking but it’s actually possible in the Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach, California. This iconic gym rose to fame...

VW Scandal - "MADE IN GERMANY" now a seal of ...

1. October 2015
Cars, Entertainment
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Brand management is a powerful tool when it comes to marketing as a whole. Big companies rely on their reputation to market and sell their goods. So when you do something to jeopardize not only your own but the reputation of a whole industry, everything can crumble within sheer minutes. Volkswagen...

Rudolf Hauschka - the founder of WALA and Dr....

30. September 2015
Beauty & Body, Hair & Skin
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The tales of how respectable brands came into being and progressed over time are always interesting ones. Today it is all about a pioneer who succeeded in successfully developing and marketing medical skin care products without any side effects and completely based on natural ingredients. In 1935, WALA Heilmittel GmbH was...

Molecules 01 - an indescribable perfume

29. September 2015
Beauty & Body, Perfume
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One of most sublime examples for ingenuity amongst German artists is Geza Schoen. He is known as the rebel in the fragrance world - for a good reason. Geza Schoen is the brilliant mind behind Escentric Molecules, the very brand that brought us the infamous Molecules 01 Perfume. For those...

alverde nail hardener - miraculous cure for b...

28. September 2015
Beauty & Body, Zähne & Nägel
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In terms of consumer products, Germany is known for quality and environment-friendly production. That’s what makes German products and designers so valuable and desired. One of Germany’s most respected cosmetic brands for natural cosmetics is alverde Naturkosmetik. Sustainability is one of their top priorities alongside this brand’s pledge to only use...

Vertical Fitness – Pole dancing

24. September 2015
Beauty & Body, Fitness & Wellness
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Pole dance has gotten vastly popular in the past years. Although Pole Dancing is still associated with quite negative opinions, an entire movement emerged that sees a very effective workout opportunity in this extremely demanding sport. International Pole Dance Fitness Association chair holder Ania Przeplasko is even of the opinion that...
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