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 <... >
Women often endure a million different complex beauty procedures to make themselves feel great – and we’re sure you know that the little things can add up. A manicure here, a spray tan there – it’s easy to blow your entire paycheck on highlights, pedicures and the occasional facial – and be left with no <... >
Avon has long been known as a great beauty company that caters to the needs of real women. It comes as no surprise, then, that they recently launched a new skincare line, liiv Botanicals, which aims to care for a woman’s skin and nurture a woman’s beauty inside and out. The products are created using <... >
Not too long ago we told you all about Shopflick.com, which we dubbed the youtube of the fashion world. A site that focuses on small label clothing, accessories and beauty products, with videos for each brand explaining the inspiration behind the collections, how to wear certain items, info on the brand and how the handmade <... >
Good news for all you discerning foodies: the semi-yearly NYC Restaurant Week has been extended through March 20. This means you’ve got an extra few weeks to sample special lunch and dinner menus at some of the city’s swankiest eateries – for a fraction of the price. This year’s hottest locales include: Asia de Cuba, <... >
With spring right around the corner all a girl needs is a few key power players to spruce up that SS 09 wardrobe. If you are interested in taking a breather from the current glam dark hues, try channeling your inner Kindergartener with this season’s hottest color blocking trend. Mixing bold vivid statement pieces with <... >
In these trying economic times, it’s nearly impossible for a gal to counteract the ripple effect caused by lack of funds as the priorities of beauty maintenance are relegated to the bottom of her to-do list. Luckily, the good folks at Yelp.com understand the dismal toll that an unkempt appearance can take on a fashionista’s <... >
Have a thing for drop-dead delicious eco-friendly clothing, yoga and light snacks? On Thursday, March 19th, designer Stewart + Brown is teaming up with YogaWorks to host a “Yoga and Shopping” event benefiting New Yorkers for a Green New York. Sit back and unwind as Howard Brown of Stewart + Brown discusses how to be <... >
Some might think the return of the eighties or peplums were the highlights of New York Fashion Week, but in our humble opinion the greatest introduction during NYFW was Aveda’s I CatWalk for Water campaign. The do-gooders over at Aveda hope to provide clean water to communities in need around the world by introducing the <... >
Everyone knows (even if they won’t admit it) that New York City is the best place to live, for many (many) reasons and one of those reasons is Ricky’s NYC. Recently Ricky’s NYC has had some awesome upgrades; first, for those of us who are not fortunate enough to live in the greatest city on <... >
In today’s City Pulse steal we’re giving you the inside scoop on two appointment only beauty events going on next weekend at some of the city’s most trusted beauty counters. First up, Lord & Taylor and Borghese have teamed up to offer facials and skincare consultations, make up application and a free gift. Facial choices <... >
Without question, we at BN know that you’re fans of fabulous beauty products and chic New York fashions. We also know that you’re supportive of your fellow fearless females and our efforts to stop sexism, Rosie the Riverter style.This Sunday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day and we’re supporting a great cause in celebration of <... >
If the way back of your closet is having a Katherine Heigl moment (circa the movie “27 Dresses” not Grey’s Anatomy) and you can’t quite figure out what to do with those bridesmaid dresses, I’ve got the perfect solution for you. Modern Bride magazine has teamed up with Planet Hope, an organization that provides help <... >
Are you one of the few who can still afford to live in Manhattan in a sweet West Village rent-controlled apartment but long for a hip life on the other side of the (insert Brooklyn-bound Bridge here)? Enter Bond No. 9′s new fragrance, appropriately titled “Brooklyn”. The unisex eau de parfum with notes of cedarwood <... >
The dubious and fabulous Alexander McQueen, in the height of fashion season launched his Target collection yesterday, following the footsteps of such greats as Thakoon, Isaac Mizrahi and Proenza Schouler, who’ve also created lines for the mass market in the past few years. Everyone’s favorite rebel rouser is clearly heaving the same type of lavishness <... >
In increasingly tough economic times, it seems as though creativity and art are the first to suffer and fashion has been no exception in recent months. With many designers forced offsite, or even out all together, for Fall Fashion Week 2009, things looked grim. However, the juices continue to flow and designers are finding new <... >
Who says Valentine’s Day is only one day a year? If you’re hoping to maintain the heat from a couple of weeks ago then look no further than LACOSTE Love of Pink, a new feminine scent from the brand that will have men knocking at your door straight through February 14th, 2010. Love of Pink <... >
These random bouts of warm weather we’ve been getting have reminded me of the inevitable. In a few short months, I will be wearing a bikini. Lord only knows this body is not ready to go public. Therefore, on the limited budget I have, I bring you the best deals and steals to keep your <... >
