Author Archives: May
By May | February 4, 2009
Before I was old enough to know the joyful benefits of Christian Dior lip gloss, I was slathering my puckers with the junior version from Bonne Belle: Lip Smackers.
For years, Smackers Lip Sparkler in Raspberry Orbit got me through junior high and, admittedly, into the first year of university, because it had the perfect amount [...]
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By May | February 3, 2009
Yesterday, I went to find a birthday present for a girlfriend and ended up discovering a new favorite makeup line: Paul & Joe Beaute.
Paul & Joe, as most fashion-conscious lads and lasses will know, is a clothing label founded and designed by Parisian-born Sophie Albou, who launched the line — named after her two sons [...]
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By May | February 2, 2009
Repeated research has shown that when the economy goes into recession, the sale of lipstick increases.
Why?
Because women still want to look beautiful, feel pretty and splurge on themselves just a little bit.
So sure, they can’t really afford to drop cash on a Vanessa Bruno dress or swipe plastic on a pair of Barbara Bui heels [...]
Posted in Brands, Fashion, Nails, New Product, Obsessions, Product Reviews Tagged Barbara Bui, best nail lacquer for Spring '09, best nail lacquer for Spring 2009, best nail polish for Spring '09, best nail polish for Spring 2009, Chanel Moscow collection, Chanel Vamp, Essie, Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer, Feu de Russie, Ji Baek, Karl Lagerfeld, Mesmerize, Molly Ringwald, nail polish Spring '09, nail polish Spring 2009, Nuit de Russie, OPI Pretty & Privileged, Or de Russie, Paris-Moscou collection, Rescue Beauty Lounbe, sale of lipstick, sale of lipstick increases during recession, Stella McCartney, Sweet Sixteen Nail Polish, Vanessa Bruno, YSL lip gloss, Zara
By May | January 31, 2009
When fashion, beauty and unparalleled creativity come together, it’s nothing short of amazing and breathtaking.
Dazed Digital, the media end of Jefferson Hack’s Dazed & Confused empire (his magazine is an industry favorite), teamed up with Donna Karan for a film short to celebrate the 20th anniversary of DKNY.
Styled by Katie Shillingford and shot by shutterbug [...]
Posted in Brands, Collaborations, Fashion, Glamazons, Obsessions, Techie Tagged Anya K., Anya K. at Storm, Dazed & Confused, Dazed Digital, DKNY, Donna Karan, Florence Samain, fluorescent makeup, Jefferson Hack, Junior Boys, Junior Boys album, Kate Shillingford, photographer Pierre Debusschere, Pierre Debusschere, short film, soundtrack
By May | January 30, 2009
Look out in the next few weeks for a special Q&A with Ve Neill, the Oscar-winning makeup artist for The Pirates of the Caribbean movies!
Neill has just publicly launched her own line of makeup brushes, which I got a sneak preview of yesterday.
And yes, she helped Johnny Depp’s now infamous Keith Richards-inspired eyeliner for Captain [...]
Posted in Celebrities, Expert Tips, Q&As, Red Carpet Tagged black eyeliner, Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Jack Sparrow eyeliner, celebrity makeup artist, Johnny Depp, makeup brushes, oscar makeup, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of the Caribbean movies, special feature, star makeup artist, star makeup artist brushes, Ve Neill, Ve Neill brushes
By May | January 28, 2009
Ah, avocados. So great in guacamole and California rolls, but even better for the face!
This fruit, a native of South America, is full of goods fats and 25 essential nutrients (including Vitamins E and B) as well as moisturizing properties, which is why its oil is often found in beauty products like shampoos, conditioners and masks.
Avocado [...]
Posted in Beauty 101, Home, Organic Tagged avocado, avocado mask for hair, avocados, Beauty 101, beauty benefits of avocado, beauty how-to, benefits of avocado, homemade avocado mask, how to fix dry hair, how to fix dry skin, how to make an avocado mask, how to make an avocado mask at home, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
GoSMILE, the smile beauty company, has revolutionized how we think about tooth whitening. Their technology-driven, results-oriented, easy to use products are a must-have addition to every beauty regimen, allowing you to score a healthy, red carpet-ready smile in just seven days-and keep it for a lifetime. Now that’s something to smile about!
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By May | January 27, 2009
Garnier Nutritioniste is obsessed with roller ball beauty.
First, the brand came out with their odd (but oddly intriguing) Roller Ball Eye-Depuffer, which dispenses gel wherever the ball rolls, thus massaging the eye area, depuffing unseemly bags and increasing circulation.
Now, they’ve come out with Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift Pro Deep Wrinkle Roller, which — like its predecessor — [...]
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Daria Einhorn is letting New York mothers pamper their l’il mini-me daughters with a trip to Brooklyn Heights, namely to Dimples Kids Spa.
The 21-year-old former Russian model opened shop at the intersection of Montague and Hicks, where purple tubs, nail dryers and lacquers, yellow barber chairs, bang trims, hair styling, lip gloss and cheek tint [...]
Posted in Around The Water Cooler, Bath and Body, Beauty Trends, Fashion, Hair, Industry Scoops, Nails, Obsessions, Spa Tagged babysitting, Brooklyn children's spa, Brooklyn Heights children's spa, Brooklyn Heights kids spa, Brooklyn kids spa, cheek tint, children's spa, chocolate facial, chocolate facial for kids, Daria Einhorn, Dimples Kids Spa, facials, facials for children, facials for kids, hair styling, haircuts, kids spa, lip gloss, makeup application, makeup application for children, makeup application for kids, manicures, Montague and Hick, New York children's spa, New York kids spa, Opening Ceremony, pedicures, Spa, The Little Mermaid, Vena Cava
By May | January 26, 2009
Yes, I’m one of those girls.
Not a day goes by that I don’t use the following: bronzer, eyelash curler, mascara primer and mascara. And not a day goes by that I don’t haul that cosmetic quartet around with me all day.
Clinique just might make my morning makeup routine a little easier — and not to [...]
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