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, <... >
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 <... >
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 <... >
