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, <... >
Feeling blue that summer’s over? Slip into fall’s new hues. From perfect plums to gunmetal greys to divine denim, this season’s palette offers a glam shade for every mood and skin tone. Here, Beauty News NYC’s guide to what’s coloring your world. Film Noir With smoky, drama-queen eyes in sepia, green and gunmetal shades, you’re <... >
I want lips like Angelina Jolie. Yeah, I know, who doesn’t? Her lips look at the world with a sort of “hey, baby, look at me, I can rule the universe” sort of way. Thank goodness for technology (a.k.a. makeup and plastic surgery), because now even the thinnest, pencily lips can look like hers. Whether <... >
What’s the hidden gem in the crown of the cosmetic industry? Mineral makeup. And its exposure has been getting some great “coverage,” which is helping to make the beauty booster more mainstream. It’s becoming a rock-solid, shining star for those seeking flawless coverage that wears well—in every sense of the word. Hailed by numerous dermatologists, <... >
At first glance, the cosmetics industry might seem…well, a bit “cosmetic”. All about the surface without too much depth. I mean, we’re just talking about lipsticks and mascara…right? Wrong. More and more of your favorite brands are making a difference and putting profits into action by supporting their favorite charities. So, in an industry where <... >
What does it take to transform Hollywood’s sexiest starlets into stiletto-wearing, badass beauties? A crew of talented makeup artists, of course. For the action picture’s sweltering summer 2003 sequel, a crack team of beauty experts helped the glam gals get their man (or, in this case, fellow female private eye). Because the Angels are masters <... >
Temperatures are up and your lips should be just as hot this summer. We checked out scores of smackers and these are the glosses from across the globe that will give you the perfect pout. Sheer sorbet colors are my idea of fun summer glosses and Too Faced Cosmetics has some great options. My favorite <... >
The eyes are the window to the soul, so it is said. As the focal point of your face, they show so much of your expression that the lashes which line them should always accent these crucial features in a fantastic way. No lackluster lashes will do here. And if like most of us you <... >
This bridal look is more avant-garde and full of fun, unexpected details. The Funky/Bohemian bride might wear Cavali, YSL or a colored unconventional wedding dress complete with gorgeous, unique details. Makeup should fit with the theme of expect the unexpected yet beautiful. Eyes: Play with a distinctive 10-color gel eyeliner palette, from Madina Milano ($30; <... >
The flirty/sexy bride has got it and she is not afraid to flaunt it…with class of course. Her look is fresh and sexy with a dewy lightly flushed face and shimmery eyes lined with smoldering black accents. Vintage, lacy dresses as well as strappy diaphanous slips characterize this look. A flirty bride has been known <... >
Who wouldn’t want to spend a couple of weeks on an island off the coast of Jamaica, soaking up sun and arriving home looking beautifully bronzed? Not orange or streaky, but perfectly sun-kissed? Well, the rent’s due and mama’s got bills to pay, so a good city girl will take matters in hand and fake <... >
The Classic/Modern bride will wear Vera Wang or Carolina Herrera and her hair pulled back in a chignon. Think Princess Grace and Caroline Kennedy. Tight bouquets of Lillies of the Valley and tea roses. Timeless, feminine and always in style. When picking makeup colors concentrate on simplicity and one or two fresh, light color statements. <... >
Your honeymoon should be unforgettable, and that means effortless packing and little to no fuss makeup that will emphasize your sunny, post-marriage glow. All you need to create three completely different and equally sexy vacation looks is contained in Urban Decay’s Side Show Face Case ($34; http://www.urbandecay.com). Housed in this 4 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ <... >
Experts in the field of beauty have seen it all…from Bridal beautiful to Bridal disasters! Here are a few tips from those experts who are in the know and will help you to look and feel your best on your big day…. “If you look good in person then you are going to look good <... >
