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...]
How to Apply Lip Liner and Lip Gloss
July 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Lip liner was one of the first beauty tools I bought: I thought they would help plump up and redefine my lips. I learned quickly that there was a bit more science to the application (and to the achievement of lip plumping!) than just outlining the fading edges around your lips. I think we all need … [Read more...]
How Long’s Too Long
July 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I was cleaning out my bathroom closet when I came along an emergency makeup kit that I put together when I was a 9-to-5-er. I kept it in my desk in case a meeting popped up or if I had to interview a potential employee. Since I havenÂ’t worked outside the home in over a year, it had been sitting, … [Read more...]
Wedding Beauty Crashers: How to Make a Splash
June 11, 2010 By 2 Comments
I have a wedding to go to this upcoming weekend for two very good friends of mine from college. I haven't been to too many weddings of close friends - actually, this will probably be the first. For the most part, weddings are for the older, wiser crowd. We let them put on too much makeup and get sloppy … [Read more...]
Carry-On Baggage: Makeup Packing Tips
May 24, 2010 By 4 Comments
So we all know the rules: traveling through airports today require a lot of security checks. Unfortunately this puts a damper on liquids and powders: the two main consistencies of our makeup regime. When you're traveling, you have two options: your carry on, and your checked bag. Your checked bag can … [Read more...]
