March 31, 2018

Ice Cream Headaches

 

 

All photographs by Julien Roubinet from Ice Cream Headaches

For most who envision the life of a surfer, images of board shorts and bikinis, blue waters and sunny beaches, or Hawaii and California come to mind. Unfamiliar to many however, are the intrepid surfers who call the beaches of New York and New Jersey their home break, braving the frigid winter waters of the Atlantic in thick hooded wetsuits for a few fleeting moments inside a murky barrel. Theirs is the hardcore, diverse, and vibrant cold water surfing community that is celebrated in the newly released tome, Ice Cream Headaches.
 


 
Writer Ed Thompson and photographer Julien Roubinet met surfing at Rockaway Beach and spent four years logging more than 4,000 miles from Eastern Long Island to Cape May, NJ, interviewing and photographing the surfers, shapers, artists, and documentarians who make up the scene. From local legend and Montauk fisherman Charlie Weimar; to Pulitzer Prize-winning author William Finnegan; to professional surfers with global followings such as Quincy Davis, Mikey De Temple and Balaram Stack, the New York surf community is as rich and colorful as the metropolis at its center.  Read More

 

March 28, 2018

Out Of The Woods

 

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A plaid flannel vest from Miu Miu; a camo hoody dress from Jeremy Scott; glacier glasses from Gucci… designers have taken to the trails for Spring with these woods inspired looks. Add your authentic tech and sporty pieces from Salomon, Mountain Hardwear, and The North Face to camp it up with runway style!

 
LEFT COLUMN: JEREMY SCOTT CAMOUFLAGE HOODED DRESS $548. Lookout hunters! There’s no blending into the background in this sexy camo and safety orange hooded dress. MIU MIU PLAID WOOL BLEND FELT GILET $2205. It’s Elmer Fab in this long soft wool-blend plaid gilet, detailed with smooth satin lining, ombré leather collar, and topped off with a pretty bow. MARMOT WOMENS KODACHROME SHORT $60. Available in a variety of muted earth tones, these stay-cool, quick-dry stretch hiking shorts are DWR treated and engineered for warm weather comfort and mobility wherever the trail may lead. SALOMON SENSE RIDE $120. Take on the trail, or the city streets if you choose, with the new Salomon Sense Ride trail running shoe. With premium wet traction grip, an internal fit sleeve, and plenty of cushioning, you’ll be ready to go all day long. Read More

 

March 23, 2018

Spring Fling

 

PHOTOS BY KELLY RYERSON

Last Wednesday on the first day of spring, the fourth Nor’Easter of March blanketed New York City in a foot of snow. While some complained, I rejoiced in the Winter Wonderland that became Central Park. Equipped with a closet full of snow gear I had been wanting to demo all winter, I wrangled my buddy, photographer Kelly Ryerson, and we trekked out to the park armed with snowshoes, cross country skis, snow running shoes, and lots of layers. Who needs spring? Here’s hoping for another snow storm! Read More

 

March 22, 2018

10 Tennies

 

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Though the snow may be falling, the calendar says it’s spring,

and you better have a pair of white tennies ready to go! From your favorite sport brand to the designer inspiration, here are 10 white sneakers

to run around in this spring!

 

LEFT COLUMN: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN OVERSIZED SNEAKER $575; SAINT LAURENT COURT CLASSIC $595; CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR WORDMARK LOW TOP $65; AXEL ARIGATO DUNK SUEDE TRIMMED LEATHER SNEAKERS $225; VETEMENTS LOGO PERFORATED LEATHER SNEAKERS $930

RIGHT COLUMN: GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BRAND SUPERSTAR LEATHER SNEAKERS $495; GUCCI ACE BEE EMBROIDERED LEATHER TRAINERS $620; COMMON PROJECTS ORIGINAL ACHILLES LEATHER SNEAKERS $410; ADIDAS ORIGINALS COURT VANTAGE $75; PRO-KEDS ROYAL PLUS SUEDE SNEAKERS $85

 

March 18, 2018

Pret-A-Sporter: Fall 2018

 

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The Fall 2018 Ready-To-Wear Collections are officially a wrap and once again it’s time for “PRET-A-SPORTER”, our semi-annual review of the sportiest looks from the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris.

We now present the 15 sportiest looks for Fall 2018!

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March 13, 2018

Gymboree

 

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HIGH SCHOOL GYM CLASS GETS FASHION INFUSED

WITH BOLD GRAPHICS, POPPING COLORS, AND RACY CUTS ON THESE

SPORTY SPRING MUST HAVES!

 

LEFT COLUMN: GUCCI PRINTED COTTON JERSEY T-SHIRT $620. With gym shorts and sneakers, or jeans and a heel, this Gucci tee is the hit of the season anyplace anytime. PALM ANGELS STRIPED SATIN-JERSEY SHORTS $325. It’s your classic gym short in sleek jersey satin. Side stripes and high elastic waist add to the cool retro style. VETEMENTS LOGO PRINTED SWIMSUIT $550. Demna Gvasalia and Vetements puts his spin on the swim team inspired racer back. An athletic-inspired silhouette, he integrates a bikini top into its design for a playful look. GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BRAND SUPERSTAR SNEAKERS $480. The fashion set’s favorite sneaker, these Golden Goose Superstars add a hit of neon yellow to your basic white tennie. 

CENTER COLUMN: MIU MIU KNITTED PLAYSUIT $1810. Fresh off the Paris runway, it’s playtime in this attention-grabbing moto inspired singlet. With soft knit fabric enhanced by retro stripes, this zip-up one piece is as sexy as it is sporty. CHAMPION REVERSE WEAVE VINTAGE TERRY CREW SWEATSHIRT $119. Super soft and cozy, this terry crewneck takes Champion nostalgia and mixes its athletic heritage with a little fuzzy fun. FILA LOGO PRINTED TECH BELT PACK $27. If case you haven’t noticed, it’s all about a fanny pack for spring! From sport and fashion brands alike, the once dorky accessory is now a fashion must have, and this logo printed tech belt from Fila makes everyone’s list.

RIGHT COLUMN: FENTY X PUMA CROPPED LOGO TURTLENECK JUMPER $125. From Rihanna’s collection for Puma, this cropped turtleneck with woven Puma cat logo adds a sexy edge to that classic collegiate style. ADIDAS ORIGINALS ADIBREAK TEAR AWAY TRACK PANTS $80. The track pant has become another fashion favorite, to and fro and on the go! Pair these tearaway classics from adidas Originals with any top for hip all day style. OPENING CEREMONY RIBBED KNIT TRIM HOODED TOP $175. For where anywhere, the classic OC hoodie has been updated in a crisp white and accented with their signature two-tone elastic logo banding along the cuffs and hem. 

 

March 10, 2018

W.O.W! Working Out With Bob Harper

 

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MICHAEL WILLIAMS 

On January 31st of last year, day 31 of my 31 Days of Fitness challenge, I worked out with Bob Harper for the grand finale. Bob is one of the most famous trainers and personalities in the fitness industry, having starred on “The Biggest Loser” for 17 seasons. The workout did not disappoint. Bob lived up to his all-star billing, pushing my body beyond what I thought it was capable of in a high intensity circuit workout that kicked my butt after 1 round. Relentless but nurturing he kept me going for 3 more — dropping my time with each round.

12 days later Bob suffered a massive heart attack on the floor of that very same gym.

Bob calls it “the heart attack heard round the world”. It was the top story on every entertainment program, morning television, and the evening news. The last thing you ever expect is for one of the world’s most famous trainers to have a heart attack. Bob had what is known as a “widow maker”, which usually has about a 6% rate of survival. He credits the doctors who happened to be at the gym that day. and the AED (defibrillator) on the premises, for saving his life. He has since said he won’t ever work out at a gym that doesn’t have one.

When Bob woke up from a coma in the hospital two days later, he had no recollection of what had happened, nor anything about that day. He confessed recently he didn’t remember our workout or how we had met, as his short term memory was affected by the heart attack. Since then, however, he has been making steady progress, documenting on social media what has been both a physical and emotional journey back to health. Confronting his mortality and the realization that despite his physical fitness he could not avoid his family history of heart disease has been extremely challenging. His mother died of a heart attack and his priorities have shifted dramatically. He doesn’t sweat the small stuff, and he doesn’t sweat the big stuff either.
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March 9, 2018

Two Trainers, Two Books, Two Friends

 

BOB HARPER & STACEY GRIFFITH

Photo by Debby Hymowitz

Super trainers Bob Harper and Stacey Griffith have been friends for over 20 years with a lot of history between them. Two of the most recognized faces in the fitness industry, they first met at Crunch Fitness in West Hollywood in 1996. Stacey was there to take Bob’s spinning class as part of the audition process to be an instructor. Crunch was looking for a new star, Stacey told the audience in a conversation between the two at the 92nd Street Y, someone to be the next “Bob Harper”. Bob jumped in aghast, “Isn’t that awful? I would have said, I don’t want to be him. I want to be me!” Stacey would get the gig, and go on to be that fitness star by being her. Bob and Stacey were recently on the 92Y stage together to talk about their new books. Stacey’s first book, Two Turns from Zero: Pushing to Higher Fitness Goals — Converting Them to Life Strength is now out in paperback; and Bob’s newest book, his fifth, The Super Carb Diet: Shed Pounds, Build Strength, Eat Real Food was published in December.

Stacey Griffith is one of the founding Senior Master Instructors at SoulCycle whose popularity helped create the boutique fitness behemoth the brand is today. With a cult-like following whose classes are sold out within moments of sign-up, she is an expert motivator and self-empowerment guru. Stacey was a featured trainer on one of Oprah Winfrey’s “Live Your Best Life” tours, teaching to audiences of more than 15,000, and now a motivational speaker as well, regularly invited to lecture at various universities and corporations. Not bad for one who admits she didn’t even go to college. Read More

 

March 4, 2018

Track Attack

 

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From designers like Marc Jacobs and Gucci, to sport brands like Adidas and Diadora, everyone is running around in the classic track jacket this spring!

ROW 1:DIADORA BJ88 OG TRACK JACKET $169; GUCCI BLUE EMBROIDERED TRACK JACKET $2395; MARC JACOBS RED & NAVY TRACK JACKET $550 

ROW 2: PALM ANGELS CROPPED STRIPED SATIN JERSEY TRACK JACKET $395; ADIDAS BECKENBAUER TRACK TOP $79; UO STRIPED VARSITY JACKET $149 

ROW 3: OFF-WHITE TECHNICAL TRACK JACKET $1045; MIU MIU COTTON BLEND JACKET $1445; TORY SPORT CRISS CROSS TRACK JACKET $225 

 

March 1, 2018

The SOS Week of Wellness Giveaway!

 

 

We kicked off 2018 with January’s 31 Days of Wellness — a month long adventure which found your editor checking out all the most popular wellness trends at New York City’s hottest studios. Flotation Therapy, Infrared Saunas, Meditation, Salt Therapy and many more… now you can experience a week’s worth of some of my favorites!

To kickoff March, it’s the SOS Week of Wellness Giveaway and all you’ve got to do is sign up to enter for a chance to win this amazing package valued at over $750! Here’s what relaxing, rejuvenating and restorative treatments are awaiting that lucky winner:

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SOS WEEK OF WELLNESS GIVEAWAY

DEADLINE TO ENTER FRIDAY, MARCH 9 AT MIDNIGHT! (ENTRY NOW CLOSED)


1. MNDFL | Video

Win a 3 month subscription to MNDFL Video! One of the biggest wellness trends of the last few years is meditation, and boutique studios such as MNDFL have brought the practice into a modern day setting as I discovered on Day 3. Now you can access their expert teachers at home and join the MNDFL community no matter where you are! Meditation is a practice that teaches us to focus our attention, calm our senses, and gain clarity — a much needed antidote to the stress and distractions we encounter in our daily lives. With classes varying in theme, time, and teacher – both new and old meditators will find many options to enjoy. Value $45 

2. INFINITY FLOAT

Win a 60-minute float session at INFINITY FLOAT, NYC’s premier luxury float suite for the “Sensory Deprivation Experience” which I visited on Day 4. This sleek and modern private float cabin is beautifully designed with glowing blue light and a star-lit ceiling to sooth and calm as you float effortlessly in a state of anti-gravity. Filled with over 1000 lbs. of magnesium sulfate, flotation therapy is like a giant Epsom Salt bath, which many athletes use as part of their sport recovery program. A rejuvenating experience for body and mind, get ready to float away into a state of deep relaxation. Value $125 Read More

 
 

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