It was only last year that Studio Beauty Mix at Fred Segal founder Robin Coe-Hutshing and partner Nicole Ostoya launched Ultraflesh, but it's already become a cult favorite thanks in large part to the very first product they launched, Panthera Mascara. Not only is the mascara stellar for applying clump-free, … [Read more...]
Maybelline Launches New Color Sensational Lipcolors
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I'm not gonna lie, my favorite lipsticks all come courtesy of Tom Ford, but at $45 a pop they can be cost-prohibitive, to say the least! If you're the kind of gal who can't settle on just one lipstick shade to wear day-in and day-out, you might want to check out Maybelline New York's new Color Sensational … [Read more...]
GloMinerals: Get a Safe Summer Glow a la Jennifer Lopez
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Forget a tanning bed or roasting in the sun (unless you want premature wrinkles and brown spots that is...)! Instead, opt for a safe, easy, and fool-proof way to get a sun-kissed glow. GloMinerals is a go-to brand for me (and trust that, not unlike a Sephora, my apartment is stocked to the brim with … [Read more...]
Good News for Sensitive Skin: Dermablend Celebrates 30 Years with New Products
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, amid a torrential rain storm, I headed to the penthouse of the Cooper Square Hotel in NYC, which happens to be encased by floor-to-ceiling windows -- quite the experience in the pouring rain as you might imagine! I was there to fete the 30th anniversary of Dermablend - 30 years! I couldn't … [Read more...]
A-List Affordable Find: CoverGirl LipPerfection Lipcolor
May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Apparently the heavens above heard by complaints because just as I was getting the mail whilst complaining to my boyfriend about how it seems like we'll never get summer weather here in NYC, we finally got a warm day (albeit one with a 60% chance of thunderstorms!). To boot, I received an awesome package … [Read more...]
Cosmetics Organization 101
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Shopping for, and buying new cosmetics can be as fun and exciting as shopping for a new wardrobe. With so many eye shadow palettes, lipstick shades, nail colors and what not, it's no surprise so many of us gals end up with an artillery of makeup and beauty products. I'll admit that it can be somewhat … [Read more...]
Makeup Bag Essentials
March 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
I don’t tend to discuss makeup essentials because I’m a product junky, so by nature, I’m not about downsizing to the essentials! The question, however, comes up all the time when people step into my apartment for the first time, which is not unlike a Sephora aisle (I’m talking … [Read more...]
Find the Perfect Makeup Storage Bag!
February 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
I recently read a study that found that British women carry an average of $410 worth of makeup with them every day of the week! I’d tally up my own stash, but I’m worried the number will cause too many heart palpitations, so instead, why not focus on keeping those precious cosmetics safe? … [Read more...]
Beauty Lesson: The Art of the Smoky Eye
December 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The first things most of us notice about the people we meet are their eyes. They’re what we look at when we’re communicating and how we can see each others’ emotions. We don’t look at people’s feet when we talk; we’ve got our gazes glued to their peepers. That’s … [Read more...]
Best Red Lipstick: Find Your Perfect Shade
December 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year. Winter and the holidays are all about bright, weather-challenging colors, and red is no exception. Unfortunately, finding the right shade of red lipstick can be a real challenge. Here’s a short guide to get you going. Aubergine wine red: This color looks best … [Read more...]
