Discover the Baby and Mom Section at Drugstore.com
Since queen beauty bee, Felicia, is expecting, I have baby on the brain. Yes, you read that correctly.… [more]
Mani of the week: Essie Lilacism
I have been wearing Essie's Lilacism for years and always find that it is the first color I pull out… [more]
TTB Travel: Leonor Greyl Institute in Paris
Ever the thrill-seeker, when traveling abroad, I embark on a hunt for new discoveries....an obscure scent,… [more]
The Makeup Show: A Review
Imagine a place where you can mingle with the makeup industry's biggest players, play with and preview… [more]
7 Pitch-Perfect “Olivia Pope” Pinks
The season two finale of ABC's Scandal is tonight, so, obviously we have Olivia Pope (aka Kerry Washington)… [more]
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Discover the Baby and Mom Section at Drugstore.com
Since queen beauty bee, Felicia, is expecting, I have baby on the brain. Yes, you read that correctly. Not exactly a fire in my womb to get my very own baby but just overwhelmed with joy at her growing bundle of joy. My t-shirt will read “always the honorary cool aunt, never a mom” and [...]
Mani of the week: Essie Lilacism
I have been wearing Essie’s Lilacism for years and always find that it is the first color I pull out after the cold weather starts to subside and the warm weather begins to stay. It often feels like the official color of spring – pale and pastel but vibrant enough to give the fingers or [...]
TTB Travel: Leonor Greyl Institute in Paris
Ever the thrill-seeker, when traveling abroad, I embark on a hunt for new discoveries….an obscure scent, an innovative beauty tool, a skin-perfecting cream. You know, something extraordinary that I can’t find in New York City. And I have to tell you — In this digital age of unlimited information and far reaching access, it has [...]
The Makeup Show: A Review
Imagine a place where you can mingle with the makeup industry’s biggest players, play with and preview all the latest products from some of the most innovative brands all while learning invaluable tips and tricks from the world’s best makeup artists. Sounds like a makeup lover’s dream, right? Well lucky for all of us, the [...]
7 Pitch-Perfect “Olivia Pope” Pinks
The season two finale of ABC’s Scandal is tonight, so, obviously we have Olivia Pope (aka Kerry Washington) on the brain. What better way to pay homage than to do a roundup of pitch-perfect pinks… Olivia’s signature gladiator’s pout. This roundup includes everything from “I have back-to-back meetings, so, I don’t have time to reapply [...]
ThisThatBeauty Reviews: COVER FX Cream Foundation
COVER FX Cream Foundation really is one of the most remarkable foundations I’ve ever used. And being a card-carrying Beauty Girl, known for frank, honest reviews and high standards — you know that this is not the kind of claim I make every day. I first began using COVER FX Cream Foundation years ago when I [...]
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Mani of the week: Essie Lilacism
I have been wearing Essie’s Lilacism for years and always find that it is the first color I pull out after the cold weather starts to subside and the warm weather begins to stay. It often feels like the official color of spring – pale and pastel but vibrant enough to give the fingers or [...]
TTB Travel: Leonor Greyl Institute in Paris
Ever the thrill-seeker, when traveling abroad, I embark on a hunt for new discoveries….an obscure scent, an innovative beauty tool, a skin-perfecting cream. You know, something extraordinary that I can’t find in New York City. And I have to tell you — In this digital age of unlimited information and far reaching access, it has [...]
The Makeup Show: A Review
Imagine a place where you can mingle with the makeup industry’s biggest players, play with and preview all the latest products from some of the most innovative brands all while learning invaluable tips and tricks from the world’s best makeup artists. Sounds like a makeup lover’s dream, right? Well lucky for all of us, the [...]
ThisThatBeauty Reviews: COVER FX Cream Foundation
COVER FX Cream Foundation really is one of the most remarkable foundations I’ve ever used. And being a card-carrying Beauty Girl, known for frank, honest reviews and high standards — you know that this is not the kind of claim I make every day. I first began using COVER FX Cream Foundation years ago when I [...]
ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Biore’s New Acne Clearing Scrub
Research shows that the number one face care concern among women ages 18 to 29 is pimples. Biore’s Acne Clearing Scrub is formulated to fight blemishes without disrupting the skin’s natural moisture system. The cleanser contains superfine alumina crystals, 1% Salicylic acid, along with a breakthrough technology featuring dirt seeking cleansing molecules that target and cling to [...]
Mani of the week: Sally Hansen Greige Gardens
We are still smack dab in the midst of spring (though it feels like we are moving at fast forward towards summer, but I digress), so I am still loving a pale neutral, reminiscent of typical spring pastels. Pale enough for the warmer months, but also the perfect seasonal transition shade that will carry you [...]
TTB Travel: A Beauty Tour of Paris
By a show of hands, who’s enamored with French beauty? Everyone, right? I absolutely crave the rituals and beauty secrets of French women. There’s just something about the French beauty aesthetic that I cannot get enough of…the mood is chic & understated, yet undeniably present. For years I’ve dabbled in French beauty products ranging from [...]
ThisThatBeauty Reviews: April Glossybox
As the true beauty junkie I am, each month’s Glossybox subscription is one to which I truly look forward. Products that range from fragrance, to skincare to makeup and more, the brands represented are always ‘of the moment’ and ones that I have been eying or am excited to try – and this month [...]
Let’s Celebrate Mothers – Beauty Gift Ideas for the Mom in Your Life
To say we would be nowhere without mothers is perhaps the understatement of the millennium, if not the biggest understatement of all time. All moms deserve love and appreciation, after all, you wouldn’t be here without her. The Gift of “Green” Beauty Let’s start with the mom who eats organic and pays very close attention [...]
ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Lise Watier Summer 2013 Collection, India Gold
This Lise Watier collection brings one word to mind – vacation! The eleven piece collection is carefully edited with a rich color palette heavily influenced by purple, pinks and gold. The collection, India Gold, with packaging of gold motifs, conjures beautiful, festive images of India. Palette India – A six color combinations with [...]
Skincare and Haircare the Whole Foods Way
I have to admit that when I visit Whole Foods Market I very rarely enter the cosmetic, body or skincare aisle. I know that they have great products for hair and skin but I seem to be conditioned to stick to the food section, but really, who can blame me? The food is amazing! I can [...]
Bergdorf Goodman Beauty Files: Spring Beauty – Best New Skin Enhancers
Can one’s skin ever be too perfect? I’m pretty sure the answer to that is a resounding ‘NO!” From advanced color correcting creams to complexion renewing serums and everything in between, in one of my latest posts on Bergdorf Goodman Blog, I dish on this season’s newest skin enhancers to get you that much closer to [...]
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Get the Look: Kerry Washington Wears tarte to MET 2013 Gala
Who: Kerry Washington What: MET Gala 2013 Makeup Artist: Carola Gonzalez at The Magnet Agency for tarte Inspiration: “Kerry represents classic beauty with an edge and the Vera Wang dress she chose is classic with a punk twist. The stunning violets and blacks in the dress inspired me to create Kerry’s bold, smoky eye.” Complexion: [...]
Get the Look: Solange Knowles Wears NARS to MET 2013 Gala
WHO: SOLANGE KNOWLES WHAT: MET Gala 2013 Makeup Artist: Benjamin Puckey for NARS Cosmetics to create the beauty look for Solange Knowles at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute Gala celebrating the unveiling of its newest exhibit, PUNK: Chaos to Couture. Beauty Inspiration: “I really focused on a strong eye with punk influences for Solange’s look. The [...]
Bergdorf Goodman Beauty Files: Lash Revival
I know you’ve seen some fake lashes and the ridiculousness of them made you vow never to attempt to apply them yourself; you may even have sworn off them altogether. I’m here to tell you that fake lashes are not as scary as they seem and they don’t have to look like you are on [...]
ThisThatBeauty Previews: Motions STRAIGHT FINISH
New Hair Product Alert!! And this one is strictly for girls like me who are naturally curly but prefer straight styling (most of the time…I made exceptions in the summer). Motions is preparing to introduce STRAIGHT FINISH – A Revolutionary Heat Styling System for Natural Hair Textures. According to Motions’ research: One in four African [...]
ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Valentina Assoluto
Up for a summer romance? Meet Valentina Assoluto, your wingman. Notes of peach and truffle will lure your love, while a fragrant bouquet of jasmine, tuberose and orange blossom will give a gentle yet convincing nudge. The mystery, strength and depth of patchouli, oak moss and cedar wood will entrance your love, leading to a [...]
Bergdorf Goodman Beauty Files: Accessorize Your Hair For Spring
It’s finally beginning to look a lot like Spring, and suddenly you’re itching to switch up your hair. You deliberate a new cut . . . but you’re not fully committed to a major chop. Perhaps a vibrant new hue? Ok, not quite. What to do? Head to Bergdorf Goodman blog where I give you a few options. [...]
ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Agent Provocateur Pétale Noir
For the last two months my date nights have had an exclusive fragrance – Pétale Noir. Agent Provocateur captures the dark, secretive, sensual essence of passion with the launch of their bold, seductive new fragrance, Pétale Noir. Pétale Noir opens subtly with top notes of Mandarin, Water Lily, Bergamot, Violet Leaves, Hyacinth, Flower Stem Accord and Magnolia. The fragrance gets more bold [...]
Pantene’s #HairFlipOff Challenge & The 2013 MTV Movie Awards
This year, Pantene is one of the sponsors at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards. And in celebration, I’ve partnered with Pantene on a fun challenge, #HairFlipOff. It’s a little silly and a whole lot of fun. . . and if you use the Vine app on your phone (of course you do — find my [...]
Target Exclusive: Zac Posen Hair Accessory Free with John Frieda Hair Color
Last season, John Frieda Hair Care Experts went backstage at Zac Posen, coloring models’ hair with rich shades of Precision Foam Colour to bring out the vibrancy in Posen’s runway looks. Now you can have a part of that runway show when you purchase colours from this limited edition John Frieda Colour Collection. About the [...]
Twitter Party: Join me, @PhillipBloch & @MyStaticGuard
I am so excited to announce #SGParty, hosted by me and special guest, Celebrity Stylist Phillip Bloch (@PhillipBloch). Join in and ask your spring transition fashion and style questions, pick up insider tips from Phillip, and learn about some of the many different uses of Static Guard (like, did you know: you can rid hair [...]
5 Spring Fashion Must Haves
After my recent spring beauty favorites post, we all know what’s hot in beauty for spring/summer 2013, but what about fashion? Will I sacrifice fashion for the sake of my makeup and beauty routine getting all the glory – I most certainly will not! Here are some top trends that are making their mark on [...]
ThisThatBeauty Reviews: Oyin Handmade
I absolutely love it when a product works according to what is promised. I mean, who doesn’t? Last year Oyin Handmade sent me a few items to try and somehow they slipped through the cracks. The PR person followed up twice (PR, following up is essential!) and I had to dig through my beauty drawers [...]
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