Estée Lauder, beauty revolutionary, mother of two, and one of the most successful business women in history, died on April 24th in her Manhattan home. Some reports say Lauder was 95, others 97. One thing is certain, all her life she remained elusive about her exact date of birth. This mischievous biographical detail suggests something <... >
Estee Lauder When you’re all about relaxing with your new husband in connubial bliss, you don’t want to have to worry about being pasty white when you’re in (or out of) your bathing suit. Thanks to the newest self-tanning formula from the folks at Estee Lauder, you don’t have to worry about that any more. <... >
The Bohemian Bride is unconventional, choosing bold artistic colors and the texture of glossy glosses. A Bohemian wedding would have a combination of funky flowers and glowing candles. This bride’s makeup would be as unexpected as the décor. Eyes: Tony & Tina Therapeutic Eye Base. We all know that no bride sleeps well the night <... >
Eyes: Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow Compact. Dior has made this a staple in their makeup line and for a reason. Because of the combination of all five colors in one compact, you’ll never need another eyeshadow. Don’t forget the three in a row rule: Any three touching will make a great color combination, “side to side, <... >
The Sexy/Flirty bride loves love, and loves her shimmer. With a smirk on her face, she may look like she’s up to something? Or just was. Maybe she woke up looking refreshed? Or maybe she and the groom were caught snogging in the linen closet, just before that walk down the aisle. Either way, we <... >
My favorite pair of black pants have been dry-cleaned about 1.2 gazillion times. Fearing the pants will suddenly vaporize from over-use while I’m still wearing them, I called the clothing company in a panic to see if they still manufactured that particular pant style. To my dismay, I found out they discontinued it. I’ve had <... >
My favorite pair of black pants have been dry-cleaned about 1.2 gazillion times. Fearing the pants will suddenly vaporize from over-use while I’m still wearing them, I called the clothing company in a panic to see if they still manufactured that particular pant style. To my dismay, I found out they discontinued it. I’ve had <... >
Listen closely: the importance of mascara is second only to lipstick. In the summertime, all that’s necessary on a perfectly sun-kissed face is a little mascara and lip gloss. Therefore which mascara you choose to coat your lashes with is an important, life-hinging decision. Dedicated to protecting you and your lashes at all costs, BeautyNewsNYC.com <... >
The sandals come out, the windows go up, and whistles on the way to work become daily with the swish of your skirt. Spring has sprung and though there is a certain thrill in buying a whole face full of cosmetics for $10 at the drugstore, seasonal shifts allow for a regime change in the <... >
I grew up in Houston, TX, and I spent my childhood, amongst other things, eating Blue Bell ice cream, hand made tortillas at Ninfa’s, my favorite Mexican restaurant, and getting my picture taken in the fields of blue bonnets that grew at Easter. Texans are known for their HUGE state pride but did you also <... >
In one of the last episodes of “Sex and the City,” Carrie flies head first onto the stark white floor of none other than the Christian Dior store in Paris. Her entrance was indeed dramatic but none-the-less quite appropriate when considering the bold yet sophisticated choices that Christian Dior makes time and time again in <... >
I will remember 2003 as the year I was boring. Somewhere along the way I just stopped putting effort into my appearance, and before I knew what was happening, I became downright frumpy. I’m not too sure how it happened, seeing as how I am a beauty writer and am forever surrounded by overflowing bags <... >
How do you know it’s time to toss out old makeup? In Angie Young’s case, it was when she learned that her favorite mascara was discontinued after holding on to it for more than three years. We all do it – we hang on to that favorite color of lipstick, lip balm or blush brush. <... >
It is that magical time of year again! The holiday season is here, and everyone is full of excitement. Beauty is everywhere you look, from the store windows to the icy night sky. So why don’t you join in on the festivities with some of this season’s most enchanting looks? Below are few examples of <... >
Tools. The word conjures images of my dad’s old toolbox in the garage that got used every now and then. Wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers – you name it, it was in there. It didn’t hold too much allure for me so who knew that years later I would have my own toolbox—and I consider mine just <... >
You have just put the finishing touches on the pieces of perfection you like to call “these-took-me-an-hour-smoky-eyes” that would make Liza jealous. Your body is buffed and smells like an exotic flower from the south of Malaysia. In short, you are ready for a night on the town. After reaching your point of destination you <... >
Hear ye, hear ye: This is maybe one of the only times I will ever do a “follow-up” piece…I just thought it was an interesting topic, so shut it if you’ve got beef with my choice! I am going to assume you all read my piece on teeth whitening from last month’s newsletter (and if <... >
Sometimes beauty gets boring. Products start to look the same, smaller brands get gobbled up by big conglomerates and lose their edge, and it all just seems…dull. Enter Paula Dorf. She is a breath of fresh air with her visionary products, energy, and passion. In other words, she is just what the beauty world needs <... >
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, once again, the cosmetics and fashion communities have turned out in full force to show their support for boosting knowledge and research about this fatal disease. How can you help make a difference? By picking up the latest beauty booty and participating in special shopping events to benefit <... >
I remember being both scared and excited to use one. To me, it represented a rite-of-passage into womanhood. Watching my older sister use the frightening contraption always made me cringe, and I was convinced blindness would be the result of using it – nonetheless, I wanted one. The eyes can be a girl’s best feature, <... >
