Between Shakespeare in the Park, baseball games at Yankee Stadium and Coney Island’s Siren Music Festival, our calendars are chock full of culture, Americana and fun in the sun this season. And while summer beauty takes a lighter hand – we favor tinted moisturizer with SPF, mascara, blush and a swipe of gloss – you’ll <... >
Beauty News NYC’s exclusive interview series continues this month with makeup artist, entrepreneur and mom, Tricia Sawyer. This 39 year old California babe has been in the biz for twenty years, starting her career in film and working as a personal makeup artist to beauties like Sharon Stone, Gina Gershon and Kate Beckinsale. Read on <... >
Celeb make up artist Mally Roncal has worked with everyone from divas like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige to “it” girls like Zooey Deschanel, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Gretchen Mol. It’s safe to say that she knows how to tailor her work to the diverse styles of her white-hot clientele list. Mally <... >
The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing. Yes, Memorial Day has passed and summer travel is beckoning. Heed the call via airplane, jitney, luxury liner or car…but whatever you do, be sure to arrive prepared. Pick up Touch of Ivy‘s beautiful silk makeup bag (lined in practical plastic) at Bluemercury uptown and tuck these <... >
When the mercury rises, you don’t want to slather your face with heavy, clingy products. Summer is about letting skin breathe, allowing natural beauty to take center stage, yet fashionably fabulous women don’t want to sacrifice color based on the weather. In honor of this seasonable dilemma, we selected the best waterproof, long-wearing products designed <... >
Envy This Green doesn’t have to mean crunchy…these days, it can mean straight up glamour. Take Nvey – the eco-friendly line of makeup is certified organic yet delivers effective formulas and bold color. Founded in Australia, the collection hit the States in 2006 and with the current green frenzy, they won’t be slowing down anytime <... >
I love weddings. From the moment I tear open the invitation, I’m filled with excitement. It makes no difference if it’s a backyard BBQ or a black tie fete, I love the love and am always thrilled to share the moment. But let’s cut to the chase here, while you’re promising your everlasting love and <... >
Tattoo You L.A. Ink hottie Kat Von D collaborates with our friends at Sephora this June, launching a gorgeous collection of ink inspired makeup. We’re loving both eyeshadow palettes, dubbed Ludvig and Beethoven after Von D’s Sphynx (that’s cat speak for hairless, loves) kitty and favorite classical composer. With eight bold shades each, they’ll satiate <... >
Teal eyeshadow. Purple mascara. And did you really need that 40th coral lipgloss? You long for someone to look in your makeup bag and know instantly what belongs. Luckily, that person is Raychel Wade of cosmetic consulting company Cheek to Chic. This spunky brunette is intent on finding the cosmetics that really work for you. <... >
If you thought your super light-up, 20x magnifying mirror was harsh on your pores, your not-so-perfect eyeliner, your wrinkles or your slightly-shiny forehead, you haven’t stepped in front of a high definition camera. While we may be thankful for our DVRs, our DVDs, our MP3s and our LCDs, makeup artists and aficionados weren’t necessarily so <... >
