Beauty News Staff

Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein

Senior Editor & Metro Mama Editor

Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein is thrilled to have been with BNNYC since its inception. She is a graduate of Cornell University (B.S. Communication) and the University of Texas at Austin (MFA Acting). After spending numerous years in the world of publishing and theatre, Stephanie returned to academia and recently graduated from NYU with a masters degree in Educational Theatre and English Education.

She currently teaches Theatre classes for the Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. An actress, singer, writer, television junkie, avid spa-goer, obsessive pet owner and work-from-home-mom, Stephanie resides in the suburbs of NYC with her husband, Josh, their children Jake and Molly and their mini-dachshund, Flanders.

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Articles by Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein

May 2013: Making Mama Happy This Mother’s Day
May 2013: Mompreneur of the Month: Elizabeth Thompson of Best Friends for Life Co.
April 2013: Must-Haves for Your Cultural Kids
April 2013: Mompreneur of the Month: Cara Buffalino-Silman of Freshmade NYC
April 2013: “A (Tooth) Fairy Tale”: Vital Theatre’s Sweet Theatrical Treat
March 2013: Morgan’s Journey: Playing this Saturday at Symphony Space
March 2013: Best “3rd Baby” Gifts
March 2013: One Mommy’s DVR
February 2013: Metro Mama Editor’s Blog: Mommy Facebook Syndrome
February 2013: Choosing Technology for Our Little Ones
January 2013: The Cinderella Brunch at the Palace Hotel
January 2013: Mompreneurs of the Month: Alison Qualter Berna and Allison Schlanger of apple seeds: Interview by Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein
January 2013: Travaasa Austin: The Perfect Playground for Moms & Dads (But Not their Kids :-)
January 2013: Metro Mama’s Must-Haves for a Happy & Healthy New Year
December 2012: Mompreneur of the Month: Nicole Clark, Owner of Pretty On Paper – Interview by Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein
December 2012: Perfect Presents for the Metro Mama (and her Babies)
November 2012: Fancy Nancy the Musical – Another Hit Show from the Vital Theatre Company
November 2012: Baby Soft Skin for All Ages
October 2012: Five Ways to Raise a Young Philanthropist
October 2012: A Romantic Texas Getaway: Lake Austin Resort & Spa
October 2012: Metro Mama’s Guide to Charitable Shopping
October 2012: Mompreneur of the Month: Megan Brown, co-Founder of HatchedIt.com
September 2012: The Making of a Mommy Friend
September 2012: Back to School Must-Haves for the Metro Kid
September 2012: A Romantic Texas Getaway: Lake Austin Spa Resort
July 2012: Metro Mama’s Summer Must-Haves
July 2012: Mompreneur of the Month: Tammy Gold of Gold Parent Coaching
July 2012: Ooh La Freakin La
June 2012: Hurry Up and Wait – The Milestone Race
June 2012: The Best Summer Products for Mom & Baby
May 2012: Is It Really the Toughest Job in the World?
May 2012: Happy Metro Mama’s Day
May 2012: The Gaga Center – The Upper East Side’s New Favorite Pastime
April 2012: Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club: The Perfect Berkshires Retreat
April 2012: Vital Theatre Company Presents: Angelina Ballerina, The Musical
April 2012: Eco-Friendly Products for the “Earth Mother”
April 2012: Motherhood in the Information Age
April 2012: Pink Chicken’s Bohemian Chic Finds Home on the Upper East Side
April 2012: StinkyKids The Musical Now Playing at Vital Theatre
March 2012: Baby Loves Disco – Coming to NYC on March 18th
March 2012: Editor’s Blog: A Letter to Future Stay-at-Home Moms
March 2012: ‘Pinkalicious, the Musical! Children’s Theatre at its Most Delicious!
February 2012: Elective Surgery for Your Toddler: One Mother’s Experience
February 2012: Coolest Products for a Cold Winter
February 2012: Eye Can’t Take It Anymore!
January 2012: 2012: The Year of More Sleep
January 2012: New Year’s Resolutions for the Metro Mama
December 2011: Metro Mama’s Holiday Gift Guide for Babies & Toddlers
December 2011: Jewish Toddlers During Christmas: City-Burbia: Metro Mama Editor’s Blog
November 2011: City-Burbia – Metro Mama Editor’s Blog
November 2011: Fabulous Baby and Toddler Shoes for Our Future Carrie Bradshaws
October 2011: Boo! It’s Halloween…for Less – Interview with Teri Gault
October 2011: Metro Mama & Metro Baby Charity Guide
October 2011: City-Burbia – Metro Mama Editor’s Blog
September 2011: Berenstain Bears Live! in Family Matters, the Musical!
September 2011: Le bébé Coo Trunk Show at Henri Bendel Now Thru September 18th
September 2011: School’s Back From Summer!
September 2011: City-Burbia: Metro Mama Editor’s Blog
July 2011: CityBurbia: Metro Mama Editor’s Blog
July 2011: So You Think You Can Potty Train
June 2011: And Then There Were Two…The Transition from One to Two Children
June 2011: Perfect Products for Camp
May 2011: Summer Must-Haves for Mom & Baby
May 2011: Perfect Mothers’ Days
April 2011: Playdates and Classes and Parks, Oh My!
April 2011: True Time Savers For Mom
March 2011: The Simply Wholesome Kitchen:
Interview with Mommy Blogger Alissa Abbey Stoltz
March 2011: The Best Gifts for the Second Baby
February 2011: TADA! Youth Theater Presents “Rabbit Sense”
February 2011: Sleep Training – Sweet Dream or Nightmare?
December 2010: Spaaah! Finds To Keep Warm this Winter
November 2010: Putting Down Your Spa-Roots
November 2010: Spaaah! Finds for Thanksgiving
October 2010: Spaaah! Finds for Charity
September 2010: Spaaah! Finds for Back to School
September 2010: Emerson Resort & Spa: Redefining the Catskills
August 2010: Hibba NYC – Soho’s Latest Answer to Hair Removal
August 2010: Spaaah! Finds for the End of Summer
June 2010: The Spa at Norwich Inn:
A Connecticut Getaway Perfect for Every Occasion
June 2010: Spaaah! Finds for the Fourth of July
June 2010: The Mayflower Spa: Where Luxury Meets Tranquility
June 2010: Spaaah! Finds for Your Wedding Day
May 2010: Pampered in Punta Cana:
A Family Vacation, Club Med Style
May 2010: One of New York’s Best Kept Secrets: James Corbett Studio
May 2010: The Supermom Incarnate: Interview with Lyss Stern, The Woman Wearing a Million (fabulous) Hats
May 2010: Spaaahh! Finds for Mother’s Day
April 2010: (Professional) Spaaah! Finds for the At-home Spa-goer
April 2010: Maribeth Madron – Eyebrow Specialist Extraordinaire
March 2010: Spaaah! Finds That Say Bye Bye to Dry Winterized Skin
February 2010: Spaaah! Finds for Valentine’s Day
January 2010: Spaaah! Finds for the Winter
January 2010: Keeping Baby Snug as a Bug in a Rug this Winter
December 2009: Gifts That Make Ma-Ma-Ma Say Ho-Ho-Ho!
December 2009: Espa – A Ceremonial Experience at New York’s Peninsula Hotel
December 2009: Spaaah! Finds for the Winter
December 2009: Keeping Baby Snug as a Bug in a Rug this Winter
November 2009: The Multi-purpose Pumpkin:
The Pumpkin Resurfacer Facial at Sunpoint Retreat Spa
November 2009: Spaaah! Finds for the Soap-aholic
October 2009: CP Metro Mama: It’s Spookalysscious!
October 2009: Aida Bicaj: Redefining the Facial
October 2009: Spaahh! Finds for Charity: Pampered Body, Generous Heart
October 2009: Shobha’s Tips for A Safe Flight to Brazil
October 2009: Toys Your Baby (and you) Will Actually Love For More Than a Minute
September 2009: Spaaah! Finds for the At-Home Massage
September 2009: Eloise Goes to the Spa
The Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at the Plaza Hotel
July 2009: Sleeping Beauties:
Dream Team Baby, A Parent’s Dream Come True
July 2009: Spa Chakra on Fifth – Where Zen and Luxury Meet
July 2009: Spaaah! Finds for the At-Home Mani-Pedi
June 2009: The Apartment-Broken Dog
June 2009: Spaaah Finds for a Summer Spa Staycation
June 2009: The Baby’s Ultimate Guide to Fun in the Sun
May 2009: Five Floors Up but a World Away at Metamorphosis Day Spa
May 2009: Spaaah Finds for Mother’s Day
April 2009: The Perfect Baby Nursery
April 2009: Recession-Proof Spa-going
April 2009: Spaaaah! Finds for the Men in Our Lives
March 2009: Baby Apparel that Make You Go Awwww…
March 2009: Elizabeth Lata Day Spa:
The European Way to Spa
March 2009: Spa-romatherapy – Take a Vacation with One Inhalation
February 2009: It’s A Clean Sweep
February 2009: I Heart Spa – Valentine’s Day Gifts of Love & Pampering
February 2009: New Mama Must-Haves:
The Newborn Guide to Sleeping, Traveling & Pooping in Style
December 2008: Spaaah! Finds for the Holidays:
Gift Sets for Everyone on your List
November 2008: Spaaah! Finds for Turning your Home into a Spa
November 2008: Wellpath – The Holistic Way to Spa
November 2008: What To Do When Your First Baby Is Your Dog
November 2008: Metro Mama’s Guide to a Stress-free Pregnancy
October 2008: Spaaah! Finds for the Vegetarian
October 2008: Lather Up – Manhattan Style
September 2008: Suburban Spa Series:
The Fountain – New Jersey’s Ultimate Spa Experience
September 2008: Spaaah! Finds for Charity – Feeling Good Inside and Out
September 2008: The Setai – Miami’s Answer to Zen Luxury
July 2008: Edamame – The Organic Way to Spa
July 2008: Spaaah! Finds for Fancy Feet
July 2008: Escape to Shape – Taking the Exotic Road to Fitness and Enlightenment
June 2008: Spaaah! Finds – Perfect for Every Bride
June 2008: ‘Sparty-ing’ Bachelorette Style
April 2008: Taking a Spa Vacation…at Home
March 2008: A San Francisco Treat:
Exploring the City and Wine Country – Spa Style
March 2008: Pinch your Prada Purse Strings with Perfectly Manicured Hands
BN’s Favorite New York City Budget-Conscious Manicures
February 2008: Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa:
The Perfect Weekend Spa Getaway, So Close to New York City
February 2008: The Perfect Bath
January 2008: The Ultimate At-Home Spa Experience
Bringing the Spa Therapist to You
January 2008: Alternative Spa Series – Ayurveda Pratima Ayurvedic Skincare: Where India and Soho Find Balance and Harmony
December 2007: BN’s Five Senses of Spa Series: Touch
Going to the Spa Never “Felt” So Good!
December 2007: A Tasty Treat for your Feet at Sweet Lily Spa
November 2007: Giving Thanks Spa Style
October 2007: Get Your Spa On!
Spa Week 2007: October 15th-21st
October 2007: De-Stress at the Just Calm Down Spa
October 2007: Feel the Energy of Reiki
Part One of BNNYC’s Alternative Spa Treatment Series
September 2007: Rachel Cunningham Gets Personal
September 2007: An “It” Girl’s Most Embarrassing Feminine Issues
& The Spa Products That Saved Her Relationship
June 2007: BNNYC’s All-time Favorite Spa Experiences
June 2007: Canyon Ranch:
The Vacation Destination You Can Feel Good About
February 2007: Get Mellow at Yelo
February 2007: In Vino Veritas – Delluva Vinotherapy Day Spa
February 2007: Skana Spa at Turning Stone: The Romantic Getaway Perfect for Both of You
January 2007: Say ‘Bonjour’ to the New You at Sothys
December 2006: The 12 Spa-Days of Christmas
Gift Ideas to Pamper You and Your True Love from Head to Toe!
December 2006: Step into the Zone
November 2006: Stretch, Run, Massage, Repeat
Crossing the Finish Line with Some Essential Therapy
September 2006: How to Find the Perfect Vibrator
August 2006: How to be the Perfect Guest
July 2006: How to Help a Friend Correct (her) Faux Pas
June 2006: How to Have Good Posture
Interview with Pilates Instructor, Jennifer Read Segerson
May 2006: How to Have Your Dream Wedding
April 2006: How to Be Truly Happy for Other People
March 2006: How to Enroll in the School of New York City
February 2006: Skin So Soothe
February 2006: How to Make Sense of Scents – Interview with Laurice Rahme of Bond No. 9
January 2006: How to Find a New York City Treasure of Accessories
December 2005: How to Look Christmas Spectacular
December 2005: How to Avoid those Holiday Photo ‘Faux Pas’ – Interview with John David Breen, A leading authority on personal style
November 2005: How to Say Thank You
October 2005: How to be your Own Personal Stylist: An Interview with TV host and Today Show Fashion Editor, Lloyd Boston
September 2005: How to be the Perfect New York City Hostess
August 2005: How to Make a Difference
July 2005: How to Have a Fantastic Face – At Any Age!
June 2005: How to Find the Right Personal Trainer for You
May 2005: How to Stay “Engaged” When You’re Waiting to Get Engaged
May 2005: How to Get Your Nails in Top Shape for All Your Wedding Needs!
April 2005: How to Decorate your Apartment
March 2005: Staging Your Own Personal Relaunch
February 2005: Floris – The Art of Fragrance
February 2005: Classic Indulgences – The Luxury of Clive Christian Fragrances
December 2004: Celebrate the Season- Sans Cellulite!
November 2004: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
October 2004: LA LA Land
October 2004: Wish Fairies, Hanging Around and Granting Your Wishes
September 2004: Lauder Fights For a Cure
August 2004: The Straight and Narrow: One Girl’s Great Experience with Japanese Thermal Reconditioning
July 2004: Avon Calling – The Salon & Spa at Trump Tower
June 2004: You Have The Right To Bare Arms
May 2004: The Greatness of Giella: Makeup Matchmaking Made Easy
May 2004: Getting an all over tan at the Schorr
May 2004: Shower to Shower
May 2004: The Greatness of Giella: Makeup Matchmaking Made Easy
April 2004: The Ted Gibson Salon: Where Everyone Gets Treated in Celeb Style
April 2004: From Secrecy to National Television: Coming Out of the Internet Dating Closet
March 2004: Dior and the City
March 2004: Superstar Styles Are On Location at Lepine
February 2004: The Greatness of Guerlain
January 2004: South Asian Beauty Comes East At Shobha
January 2004: InSPArations: The East Side Oasis
December 2003: Mario is Marvelous
November 2003: Rescue Me
October 2003: The Straight Story On Curling Your Lashes