Growing up, I thought the ability to wear lipstick would lead to rocking an electric-pink pout on a daily basis. I really liked super-bright pink. Because it was a statement. It was the sign of being able to wear grown-up make-up. And it was PINK. For crying out loud, when you're eight, that is all that … [Read more...]
5 Lip Colors To Try Right Now
March 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I feel like we're in that transitional phase, smack dab between winter and spring, where you can get away with a lot in terms of make-up, hair and clothes. You can wear a sweater, or a tiny new tee. You can wear dark nail polish, or a pastel shade. You can wear a beachy braid or dramatic curls. And no … [Read more...]
Monday’s Obsessions: Manis, Pouts and Lashes!
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I've been trying out a lot of cosmetics lately -- all for you guys! well, sort of -- so I decided to highlight a few of my favorites for this edition of Monday's Obsessions. It's not like I've run out of clothing obsessions -- my wallet will attest to that -- but we'll have to save those for another … [Read more...]
One Easy Trend that Looks Good on Everyone
February 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I spent a little time looking at cosmetics this past weekend, because I was in need of a major beauty-drawer overhaul. I scoured some magazines, spent ample time in the aisles of Target, Ulta and Sephora, and started gathering up some purchases. I found out something about myself: I kind of have an … [Read more...]
Get A Perfect, Classic Red Lip This Season with Elizabeth Arden
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Chanel may have developed the most iconic fragrance, but, when it comes to lipstick, Chanel's reds have nothing on Elizabeth Arden's classic reds. In fact, Arden is so synonymous with red that her famed Fifth Avenue spa is not only called the Red Door Spa, but it actually has a red door! I recently … [Read more...]
Weekend Beauty Itinerary: 3 Days of Great Looks
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The weekend is finally upon us, lovelies, so it's time to plan our beauty routines for the next few days! In the interest of time, and because I know your attention spans are a bit shorter than normal on Fridays (or is it just me?), I'll cut to the chase. Let's talk weekend beauty! Friday: Going out. … [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...]
Trend Spotlight: Candy-Colored Lips
April 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I've focused a whole lot on fashion trends for spring over the past several weeks, so I figured we should probably dip our toes into the pool of Wild Beauty Trends, right? There are so many fabulous ones! For spring beauty, it's all about being glam and playful. Two things you probably are already, … [Read more...]
How to Master 5-Minute Beauty Fixes
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It's the weekend, readers! We made it. Doesn't it feel good to relax and re-fuel with a couple days off? Of course it does. That's why I'm already thinking ahead to prolong and savor the chill vibe. As my weekend gift to you, I am doling out a few beauty tips that take five minutes for less to master. … [Read more...]
NARS to Open First Ever Boutique in Greenwich Village
October 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cult cosmetic brand NARS will open its first stand alone boutique in New York City's Greenwich Village in Spring 2011. The brand was originally founded by French makeup artist Francois Nars in 1994 when he launched a range of 12 lipsticks into Barney's. He's been the brand's photographer since 1996 … [Read more...]
