“Exclusive” doesn’t even describe the low-profile the Serge Lutens Beauté makeup line keeps. Think trying to get a limited edition lipglass set from M.A.C times 100. Serge Lutens had gained a cult-like following for his fragrance collection of over 30 unisex scents and now for his beauty line launched in May. Didn’t hear about? We’re <... >
From her early days as one of Hollywood’s brightest stars to her distinguished status as Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly is renowned even today for beauty, style and elegance. And for a limited time this October, Estée Lauder will celebrate Princess Grace of Monaco with a lovely shade of Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Princess <... >
September’s picks show that beauty has a heart! Three Custom Color’s Faerie Floss is a deliciously shimmery pearlescent gloss. A portion of the proceeds goes to Children’s HeartLink – a life-saving organization that helps wee ones fight heart disease (the world’s most common birth defect). Visit www.threecustom.com to purchase. DuWop’s Lip Venom has always plumped <... >
Put away those bronzers, stash those pale shadows and bright nail lacquers, Fall 2007 beauty is all about the drama! BN writers were lucky enough to cover the shows backstage in February and we’ve put our heads together to recap the very best trends for the season. Welcome to your cheat sheet! Smoky Eyes A <... >
Somewhere, Brooke Shields is rejoicing. After several seasons of puny, weak, overplucked brows, Fall 2007 runways showcased the return of a strong, dark brow. The look is intense but perfect for framing the face. So, what better time to chat with one of our city’s finest brow gurus, Ramy Gafni? Cue the interview, please! BN: <... >
Fall aims to be quite the season for Avon, with Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon recently named Global Ambassador and legendary fashion designer, Cynthia Rowley on board with a limited edition assortment of captivating color products designed to bring the runway to everyday. Creatively dubbed the Cynthia Rowley for Avon Fall 2007 Color Collection, the partnership <... >
If you love the outer packaging of products as much as you heart the colors and formulations inside those pretty lil’ tubes, then you’ll find Maria B Cosmetics to-die-for! The line, created by make up artist Mina Trujillo, is packaged in chic, edgy containers and tagged by the creator as “Face Couture.” We love love <... >
Summer’s here and as the sunshine heats things up, we all long for a little less product on our skin. At the same time, our, ok MY, vanity insists that I still look attractive and feel confident when I hit the beach or pool. James Vincent, Lead Artist for The Powder Group says that “Make <... >
Exclusively Yours Those of us who live for beauty have been looking forward to July 20 all year long. Why, you ask? Nordstrom’s Annual Anniversary Sale begins with the promise of beauty exclusives galore – more than 100, count ‘em, 100 brands are participating. 2007 highlights include Chanel’s Les Roses de Chanel’s Exclusive Collection and <... >
Danielle Vincent is the kind of woman you just want to hate out of sheer jealousy. A former makeup artist, beautiful and just 25 years old, she’s the entrepreneur behind Kimiko Cosmetics, a new line of makeup incorporating cosmeceutical-grade anti-aging ingredients for ‘Beauty Beyond Today.’ Comprised of the three Japanese characters for energy (ki), beauty <... >
From makeup schools to makeup counters, Make-up Designory is a name you might soon be familiar with if not already. Founded in Los Angeles as a post secondary institution providing education in fashion film, hair styling, portfolio development, special effects, and character make-up, Make-up Designory, or MUD, has expanded into a New York campus and <... >
Space NK apothecary, long a destination in the UK, has landed on American shores. Offering an eclectic mix of the high end beauty products from both instantly recognizable and more niche brands, the store opened in June in SoHo. Founded by Nicky Kinnaird in 1996, Space NK has grown from a one-shop apothecary in Covent <... >
They came from a planet far, far away. Giant bronzing compacts on the hunt for pale, sun-deprived girls everywhere. Ok, ok, enough with the dramatics…we digress. This season, a fresh crop of bronzers are appearing on store shelves and many are packaged in dramatic, oversized compacts. Try a large fluffy kabuki brush to apply. Our <... >
There is a man in New York City who cares about women’s needs. Astounding, I know. But when BeautyADDICTS founder and CEO Adam Gerstein, former mechanical engineer, toy developer and Internet entrepreneur, saw the struggles women faced with cosmetics, he heard a very different industry calling him. Makeup, Adam discovered, had a massive gap in <... >
It might be cynical to point out that 50% of marriages end in divorce nowadays, and that oftentimes, the wedding photos last longer than the actual marriage! Alright, alright, we’re not bitter and anti-marriage, and we take that statistic back! Her wedding day is often the most important day in a woman’s life, and we <... >
Gettin’ Wiggy Wit It Allow me to brag for a moment. Blessed with naturally looooong, curly lashes (thanks, dad!), it’s rare that any mascara gives me any kind of visible boost. Until Imju Fiberwig, that is. This Japanese import uses a unique formulation of two fibers and beeswax (which protects, molds and enriches) to give <... >
Weddings are serious business these days. So much work, so many preparations, all for just one, utterly fabulous, day. The Beauty News solution? Delegate, delegate, delegate. Hire professionals whenever possible and simplify your life! One of our favorite salons in the city is Paul Labrecque. A clean, modern, luxurious full service salon, Labrecque offers a <... >
It seems winter has finally drawn to a close in our fair city and women in every borough are celebrating by breaking out their spring dresses, open toed shoes and fresh, floral-inspired makeup in delicate pinks, peaches and corals. What floral-inspired products did we pick for our beauty bouquet? Take actual rose petals and crush <... >
During my daily commute to my Chelsea office on the N train, I’ve seen many an eyebrow-raising occurrence. A fried chicken feast at 8:00 AM? Check. Steamy make out sessions of every persuasion? But of course! However, one phenomenon that’s stumped me for years are the bold New York women who dare apply a full <... >
Make up artist Paula Dorf is extremely hands on. She maintains quality control of her products, uses her own skin as the guinea pig for products in development, and chooses each product name. Dorf admits, in her thick Bronx brogue, she looks at her products as though they were her children, saying, “When I do <... >
