Yaffa Activewear

Do you have it “in the bag” this summer to protect yourself from melanoma?

Enjoying time outdoors is the number one summer activity, however being outside for too long, unprotected from the sun’s harsh rays, can lead to skin cancer. Long gone are the days of laying out on the beach in the blazing sun, smothered in tanning oil and burning to a crisp. What’s trending this summer? Protecting…

Yachting in Yaffa

I’ve always been fascinated with people who subscribe to a yachting lifestyle. In my travels this winter to South Beach, Miami, I had the pleasure of meeting Maureen Bush, a real-life yacht lady and tennis player. Maureen instantly fell in love with Yaffa Activewear, as she often searches for new and fashionable sun protection clothing for…

Catch the Sun’s Rays in a Healthy Way.

Even the harsh sun’s rays can be good for you in moderation. This past month I migrated down to sunny Delray Beach Florida from NY to launch our new sun protection line and had a great month of discovery. Attention all foodies! If you love sitting outside with a glass of wine or a cocktail…

Yaffa vs. Skin Cancer

As a designer and entrepreneur, I believe it is important to make a contribution to helping and healing others in my business practices. I feel compassionately about the struggles and challenges that my friends and family have shared with me in battling skin cancer. Originally, Yaffa Activewear was founded as a luxury tennis clothing line….

Fall Inspiration & Motivation

“There is a harmony in autumn, and a lustre in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!” -Percy Bysshe Shelley

Here are our top picks of things not to be taken for granted during this season:

Yaffa Loves Austin

Attention… all foodies, music & tequila lovers— add Austin, Texas to your weekend getaway list! Yaffa’s picks from our founder: FOODIES: sure to stop by many of the delicious food trucks on Rainey Street. Geraldine’s—a fresh, farm to table style for an eclectic mix of tastes. Fixe Austin, perfect for the foodie with a southwest palette. SHOPPING: 2nd…

Sun Protection never looked so chic!

I love the sun! This past holiday I enjoyed two glorious weeks of blue skies and bright sunshine during the Christmas /Hanukah break in Florida. Coming from icy New York, where I spend most of my winter in my sweats, down vest, and furry UGGS, I took great pleasure in breaking out my latest new…

Fight the Frost, Transform Your Workouts!

Are you an outdoor person suffering during the dark hours? Isn’t it easier to crawl into hibernation? Change can be good… an opportunity to discover a new fitness passion. It’s time to innovate your workouts! Here are five different types of workouts you need to try: Circuit- Create a good circuit workout to do at…

Are You Ready For Dinner?

What’s for dinner mom? Have you run out of good dinner options for your kids? If your answer is yes, then you really need to read these solutions. Preferably before dinner time. Three great companies for home cooked meals delivered to your door: Blue Apron Mushroom & Fennel Fettuccine Options from pan seared chicken to…

Let Your Brows Do The Talking

Do your brows do all the talking…? In fact it’s the key feature that makes your face stand out. Everyone automatically thinks of their eyes, nose, or mouth. It’s important to take time out of your day to tame those brows. But where do you look for the best product? There are so many products…

5 Easy Meditation Tips

Even before I wake up I run multiple lists through my head. I’m always thinking about my never ending grocery list and which practice I’m hauling my kids to. My mind is all over the place. Sometimes I’m driving my car on autopilot; preoccupied with these thoughts. When I arrive at my destination, the drive…

Manus x Machina Fashion in an Age of Technology

As a designer and fashionista, I look for inspiration in art and culture. In May, on my day off in New York City I ended up at the MET exhibit on Haute Couture and Pret-a-Porter fusion. Seeing this exhibit filled me with lots of ideas for my new collection. Whenever I start designing a new…