All posts by Hilary Rowland
A writer, artist, and designer since she was young enough to put pencil to paper, Hilary taught herself code and created Urbanette when she was a teenager. Currently, she lives in Monte Carlo, but spent the past decade living in NYC, still considers herself a New Yorker, and visits regularly. She's always traveling, looking for hot new topics, destinations, and life hacks to bring to Urbanette readers.
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Hilary Rowland | 231 commentsThe United Boy’s Club of America: Oppressed by the Media Octopus
5 reasons why the men in charge are trying to change the conversation, and how we can change it back.
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Hilary Rowland | 231 comments5 Easy Ways to Help the Planet
Doing your part to help the planet is way easier than you think!
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Hilary Rowland | 161 commentsYour Sunscreen Is Probably Making You Sick. Switch To These.
The best non-toxic sunscreens, and why you should probably throw yours in the trash.
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Hilary Rowland | 155 comments10 Incredible Sights For Your Travel Bucket List
Places to visit that will make you feel childlike wonder and awe.
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Hilary Rowland | 184 comments3 Lessons For Women: How To Empower Yourself Financially
This may end up being the most important article you read all year. Really!
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Hilary Rowland | 159 commentsWhy Men Obsess Over Unconventional Beauty
How offbeat looks polarize audiences, win out over conventional beauty, and attract the right men.
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Hilary Rowland | 129 commentsFace Food: 15 Effective Skin Treatments To Try Today
Easy, nourishing skin treatments using ingredients from your kitchen.
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Hilary Rowland | 125 commentsTurks & Caicos: Paradise is Close
Paradise is only a three hour flight from Manhattan. Honest-to-god paradise.
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Hilary Rowland | 169 comments5 Things Every Ethical Fashionista Should Know
Being a fashionable and eco-conscious consumer is possible with these tips!
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Hilary Rowland | 179 comments6 Easy Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence
How to make yourself feel like you can conquer the world in six easy steps. No, Really!
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Hilary Rowland | 118 commentsThe Shocking Truth About Sugar (and Cocaine)
Having memory issues? Aging faster than you’d like? You need to read this.
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Hilary Rowland | 146 commentsHow to Deal with Haters
Is there a way to inspire less hatred in others, or is it simply something we have to live with?
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Hilary Rowland | 114 comments7 Reasons to Visit Puerto Escondido
Join me on a tour of this rambunctious jalapeno of a surf town!
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Hilary Rowland | 107 comments5 Tips For Starting a Business With Friends
Is it a good idea to go into business with friends? Here are some do’s and don’ts.
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Hilary Rowland | 126 commentsIs Religion Afraid of Women?
Why did our view of women get so distorted?
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Hilary Rowland | 150 commentsThat Time When We Were ‘Homeless’
It’s weirder than it sounds.
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Hilary Rowland | 156 commentsHow to Create an At-Home Sanctuary
Fun DIY ideas to help you make the most out of the space you have.
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Hilary Rowland | 249 comments3 Unique & Lesser-Known American Ski Destinations
Three destinations that offer skiers and boarders some seriously unique activities on the side.
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Hilary Rowland | 247 commentsThese 10 Hacks Will Make You Thrive at Work
These easy changes to your daily routine will increase your productivity at work.
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Hilary Rowland | 151 comments6 Hot Ways to Wear Faux Fur
The sexiest ways to wear faux fur, and a fact about faux you will want to know.

