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Confession: I Wear Glasses To Look Cooler

Dissecting The Most Confusing Dress Code In Existence

My 20-Year Search For The Perfect Shirt

Why I Stopped Dressing “Hot,” And Started Dressing &#...

Laura Ruof is a fashion and beauty blogger at Call To Style. She Instagrams at @Call_To_Style. The first time I sensed that I had a weakness for the weird

What I Wore When My Life Fell Apart

Laura Ruof is a fashion and beauty blogger atCall To Style. She Instagrams at @Call_To_Style. Have you ever had a moment where you stopped and though

Yes, I Shop In The Men’s Department

Growing up, I had to wear a lot of my older brother’s hand-me-downs. Not without protest — I fought my mom on this constantly. “IT’S UNISEX!” she

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Bodysuits: The Most Versatile Layering Piece You Don’t Own

Laura Ruof is a fashion and beauty blogger at Call To Style. She Instagrams at @Call_To_Style. In high school, I joined Model UN, mostly because my friends

Confession: I’m A Vintage Virgin

Photographed by Charles Roussel. I want the world to know that I just had my first time. You probably wouldn’t guess it, knowing how much experience

The Secret To Wearing Gym Clothes Anywhere

An Anti-Handbag Girl Changes Her Tune

Photographed by Jennifer Trahan. Laura Ruof is a fashion and beauty blogger at Call To Style. She Instagrams at @Call_To_Style. When I was a little girl, I

Weird, Wonderful Swimwear To Replace Your Most-Basic Bikinis

How To Style Your Engagement Ring — A Non-Jerk’s Guide

Photographed by Jennifer Trahan. Laura Ruof is a fashion and beauty blogger at Call To Style. She Instagrams at @Call_To_Style. When I got engaged a few ye

Taking The Sneaker-&-Dress Look All The Way

Photographed by Charles Roussel. Laura Ruof is a fashion and beauty blogger at Call To Style. She Instagrams at @Call_To_Style. Someday when I have childre

The Etsy Designer Who Changed How I Dress

If I told you that I recently purchased a shirt made of children’s bedding material, would you think I A) was a creep, B) had lost a bet, or C) was pursu

The Quest To Wear Sweatpants To Work

Photo: Courtesy of Laura Ruof. Laura Ruof is a dentist by day, and blogs about fashion, beauty, and wellness after-hours at Call To Style. Seven years ago,

Diet & Nutrition

3 Easy Anti-Inflammatory Recipes To Help You Heal

Eating healthier is definitely getting easier. Cooking healthy food at home, though, can often be tricky. It’s tough to know which healthy recipes ar

Diet & Nutrition

How An Anti-Inflammation Diet Changed My Life

Photo: Courtesy Of Pachd. A friend once said to me, “Well, you know Ruofs — they love their nacho cheese.” It was a very accurate descrip

Diet & Nutrition

Why I Had To Get Sick To Get Healthy

Illustrated By Emily Kowzan. If I told you what my diet was like, you would think I was a fanatic. If I told you what time I go to bed, you would say I was

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Cavities: The Real Truth

Photographed By Tracy Wang. Remember when you were little and your parents told you that sugar will rot your teeth? Well, I hate to be the one to break it

Ari Meisel Was Supposed To Be Sick Forever — Then He Healed Himself

When we’re young, we’re usually healthy, energetic, and at our physical peak. And, we tend to take it for granted, pushing our bodies to the un

Compare & Despair: Is Facebook Hurting Your Self-Esteem?

We all know social media can make us feel bad about ourselves. There have been countless articles and even scientific studies proving that sites like Faceb

How A Ballet-Inspired Workout Helped Me Heal

Photo: Courtesy Of Laura Ruof. I am not a runner — I do not run under any circumstances. In a fight-or-flight scenario, there is no option for flight

Is It Too Much To Call This Facial A Miracle?

Photographed by Atisha Paulson. Dr. Laura Ruof, DDS, is a “floss boss.” As a successful New York City dentist, she's not only made it her

SUP: The Challenging Sport With The Chillest Name

Photo: Via Dr. Laura Ruof. The first time I tried paddleboarding was a few years ago in Spring Lake, New Jersey. The sea was angry that day, my friends, an

The Busy Girl’s Guide To Meditation

photo: courtesy of free people. Dr. Laura Ruof, DDS, is a “floss boss.” As a successful New York City dentist, she's not only made it her

A Cheat Sheet When It Comes To White Teeth

Dr. Laura Ruof, DDS, is a "floss boss." As a successful New York City dentist, she's not only made it her business to know the ins and outs of having perfe