With so much going on this season it seems almost impossible to find a trend worthy enough to add to the ever growing Spring shopping list. Call it tough love but our current obsession is as naughty as it is nice (depending on the placement). Whether they are for functional purpose or there just for <... >

One of my first memories of Kérastase is from when I was about 12 years old and had my hair cut and colored (oh horrible bonde highlights how I do not miss you!) by my dad’s hairdresser friend. She would take us to her overpriced salon and cut my hair into the most fabulous tween <... >

Last week was the beginning of Canada’s annual Seal Hunt, an event that results in the clubbing of hundreds of thousands of baby seals for the use of their fur. With Russia last week announcing a ban on the hunting of all harp seals less than one year old, all eyes have now turned to <... >

At Ted Gibson Salon, the price of a haircut by noted hairstylist Ted Gibson could land you a 32″ flat screen TV, knock off a huge chunk of your rent or give you a round trip plane ticket to Europe. But during these hard times, the Ted Gibson team has smartened up and curbed its <... >

The long (long!) awaited store opening is finally upon us, and quite frankly, its like Christmas is coming twice this year. On Thursday, April 2nd, the cheap and chic British powerhouse will open its doors in Soho, offering up uber trendy dresses, tops and pants, as well as accessories. The highlights also include Kate Moss’s <... >

There’s nothing like the warm satisfaction of having your make-up applied. You sit back and relax as makeup-artists transform you into a flawless, polished beauty queen. This spring, Trish McEvoy and Henri Bendel have partnered, giving women the ins and outs of crafting the most amazing look, themselves. Head over to Henri Bendel on April <... >

You’re not too nice to it. You glop layers and layers of stuff on it and sometimes you don’t always remove that stuff. Well if you didn’t already know, we’re talking about your skin here and the “stuff” is make-up that you don’t always take off after a night on the town. Well after searching <... >

Japanese restaurants are quickly becoming as commonplace as New York pizza shops. The one main difference is variety – each Japanese restaurant in the city touts its own unique edge that causes us to crave one over another. It could be a special roll, a great discount, or amazing sake – in the case of <... >

Rather than getting into a whole spiel about how important it is to make small changes in your lifestyle to help the environment and how in my opinion, global warming is very much a reality (hello 65 degree January afternoons and snowy April!). I’m going to tell you to just turn off your lights, unplug <... >

Fifteen bucks for a martini? Bahhh. Ten bucks for a beer? Ehhhh. With those prices, my bank account will look bleak the next morning. Luckily, our favorite spots are giving us some good deals to relieve the next day credit card trauma. Plus, do you really want the economy keeping you home on a Friday <... >

Just because the calendar says it’s finally spring and you’re fully equipped with sundresses and colorful sandals doesn’t mean that Mother Nature has any intention of turning up the heat just yet. So if you’re still being plagued by winter beauty blues, (ie. dry skin, chapped lips and a cold that you haven’t been able <... >

You sit down to dinner at your favorite restaurant and the first thing your asked to order is water, bottled or tap, your tablemates and you discuss briefly and decide that tap is fine as you intend to consume much more wine throughout the evening, so why pay for a bottle. Without thought, you drink <... >

Spa Week really couldn’t have come at a better time, in case you haven’t heard, New Jersey is considering a ban on “genital” waxing after two women complained of having been hospitalized after some botched jobs. Which means that when the board votes on April 14th, the Jersey shore could be a bit of a <... >

While New York Restaurant Month finally comes to an end this weekend, Brooklyn has picked up where Manhattan left off and will be offering their version of the weeklong dining deal appropriately titled, Dine in Brooklyn. From March 23rd to April 2nd, you can enjoy meals at some of the boroughs most popular restaurants. Here’s <... >

What if we could promise you a cute, rich boyfriend, the perfect wardrobe and a realistic-looking summer tan without the harmful UV rays? Okay, we admit it – we can’t promise you a wealthy husband or a closet full of fabulous designer duds – we can, however, guarantee that you can achieve a gorgeous, faux <... >

I’m not one for chick flicks and romance novels or bouquets of flowers and love poems. But sit me in front of an episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition or show me a story of sisterly love and I’ll be bawling my eyes out. philosophy, one of my favorite beauty brands, which has also provided <... >

Private clubs aren’t really that cool anymore. The secret passwords, code names and the annual dues are just over, especially in this economy. So that’s why the fantastic Citibabes Boutique in Soho has opened its doors to all. Citibabes is an expert on what ultra-busy families need most. This go-to spot offers children of all <... >

Whether you’re planning a fabulous party or plan on crawling the bars, with these drinks it’s easy being green. Whichever libation you enjoy, just be sure to raise your glass and toast “Slà¡inte!” (Pronounced Slawn-cha). GUINNESS This year marks the 250-year anniversary of Guinness, the stout beer synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day. If you don’t <... >

If you’re looking for an evening of controlled chaos on St. Patrick’s Day then step away from the green food coloring and the “Kiss me I’m Irish!” shirts, I promise the celebration is perfectly feasible without the two. Hosting the soiree at home rather than bar crawling, can keep the festivities under control while you <... >

Last week I found myself stuck in a rut. My frequent trips to the gym had slowed down and my healthy eating had come to a halt. To make things worse, I had a vacation coming up in a few days and I was not ready to proudly sport my itty bitty bikini. I started <... >