Define—or Defy—Your ‘Do with Vogue Wigs

When you experience the urge to update your look, you might opt for such small-scale alterations as painting your nails, spraying on some self-tanner, or experimenting with a touch more eyeliner. While these changes are minimal, they’re transient, short-term investments; they last essentially as long as you’d like them to, allowing you to return to your original look almost instantly and without consequence. I know that I hesitate to succumb to an impulse for a drastic change—a desire to chop off seven inches of my hair, for example—because I worry I won’t have the patience to wait to regain what I might have lost on a whim. Here and there, you might be overcome with the will to make a considerable change, but you restrain yourself, knowing you’ll have to sacrifice something for

The Pelle Classico: Fashion & Function Combined

Recently, in the midst of a tireless search for a versatile handbag, I decided to do a little perusing through one of my favorite sources for modern outerwear and accessories, Wilsons Leather. What I’d envisioned was complete with a neutral yet sleek tone, appropriately sized and embellished for toting a notebook to class, carrying an important file to work, or strolling along the local outdoor mall. Mind you, I’m pretty fastidious when it comes to all things handbag. My checklist of priorities invariably includes the following: easy access to my phone and keys, comfort, durability, efficient storage, and, unequivocally, an attractive exterior. These specifications are what led me to the Wilsons Leather black Pelle Classico Leather Crossbody bag. Not only can I imagine this bag

Plan Your Stay the OneTravel Way

When I was growing up, my family and I would embark upon a roughly annual series of leisure trips. Traveling from my Southern California home, we’d visit an array of destinations, ranging from historically rich Washington, D.C. to cosmopolitan Spain to the dewy, color-drenched environment of Costa Rica. While these sound like experiences to savor, I never really appreciated them. Rather than considering these vacations a privilege, I deemed them a chore. I had a low tolerance for being assigned a specific time to wake up, abiding by a sight-seeing schedule, and eating food I didn’t recognize. At times, I’d hope to spend the day playing video games in the hotel room instead of exploring the environment of a place I’d never been.

Now, as an adult, I’ve garnered a much greater

I See Me!: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

When your young son, daughter, niece, nephew, or other little loved one is about to celebrate a birthday, holiday, or accomplishment, what do you look for in a gift? Something to encourage learning? Develop creativity? Cultivate high self-esteem? Would your ideal present underscore the child’s talent or hobby? In the face of the transient toy crazes of yore—i.e., infatuations with popular fuzzy electronics that inevitably end up stored in dusty cardboard boxes in attics or sold at neighborhood garage sales—you might prioritize a unique, meaningful gift that stands the test of time. Instead of presenting your little loved one with a mass-produced toy mechanism, distracting electronic system, or flimsy plastic doll, you may want to honor his or her own interests with a

Buy with Freedom at U.S. Cavalry

What’s your line of work? Does your answer fall under the category of service to the United States, whether it’s military, law enforcement, or homeland security and counterterrorism? National service is not only a nonpareil source of pride and respect, but also one of incredible mental and corporal exertion. Whether you’re an individual soldier who’s just enlisted or you’ve enjoyed a prosperous multi-decade career as an Air Marshal, you might have to take great measures to ensure that you’re fully equipped with the proper gear for the demands of your position. It’s nothing short of overwhelming to consider the scope and quantity of necessary military materials. Whether it’s the basics of clothing, armor and protection, footwear, headwear, eyewear, and food and hydration, or less