Have all the holiday feasts and parties, with one too many glasses of eggnog, left you looking worse for wear? Spa Chakra in Short Hills, NJ, a short 21 miles from your beloved island, holds the key to your post holiday rejuvenation. Located in the Short Hills Hilton, Spa Chakra has been entirely revamped, and <... >
Despite the fact that we’ve got a while sleuth of politicians in office, it goes without saying that Oprah is pretty much the Queen of the Universe. Whatever she says, does, thinks, etc. is what goes. So when Oprah dedicated an entire episode of her show to all things beautiful and revealed that Olay products, <... >
My younger sister works in a suburban candle store and loves every second of it. She’s inherited my mother’s obsession with all things candles, whether it’s a candleholder or an interesting scent, they’re both infatuated. If you’ve got a candle fiend or two in your life, surprise them with a NEST Luxury Collection Set. A <... >
What could be considered my least favorite thing about Manhattan are the touristy areas, essentially 34th street all the way up to 60th are to be avoided at all costs. Anytime I know that I’m within fifty feet of the popular department stores in that 30 block radius I run for the hills. This time <... >
Mark Thomas Amadei, of the famed Cafeteria in Chelsea, has opened Delicatessen on the corner of Prince and Lafayette. Just a babe at 35, Amadei is an old shoe in restaurant real estate and scoffs when the Observer called his new venture “undeniably the city’s most loathed new restaurant in 2008.” Apparently, it’s déjà vu as <... >
I’m sure you’ve all seen that episode of Seinfeld (if you haven’t realized it by now, Seinfeld is totally true to life) when George gives out donations in his co-workers names to a non-existent charity as Christmas gifts. Which raises the idea of donations as a gift, are they a do or a don’t? In <... >
Wouldn’t you love to wrap yourself in the warmth of a soft cashmere sweater or give the gift of cashmere for the holidays? If you look hard enough you can find some bargains on cashmere throughout the city that will warm your heart, and the rest of you too. Here are the best ones we <... >
You’ve found the perfect holiday outfit, right down to that perfect pair of Manolo’s and evening bag to match. But you’ve forgot one thing, a spectacular nail polish to compliment your ensemble. Don’t fret; Lancôme has got you covered with their new holiday inspired collection, C’est Magnifique. C’est Magnifique offers something for everyone. The Gothic <... >
A guy walks into a bar [insert punch line to the oldest joke in the book here] and asks for an apple martini… If you’re an avid neon green apple-tini drinker then you’re exactly who Lisa Averbuch had in mind when she created LOFT. In an attempt to give people an option to drink something <... >
“Smell my nails!” I shouted excitedly at my boyfriend upon returning home from my very first organic mani/pedi. “What are you talking about?” he yelled pushing my hands out of his face, “I’m not smelling your nails, get away!” “But I just got an manicure and they don’t smell toxic like they usually do!” I <... >
Veggie-philes still smarting from Zen Palate’s unceremonious Union Square departure: unite! A new eco-friendly eatery has cropped up at 519 Avenue of the Americas (between 13th & 14th Streets). GustOrganics is the first certified organic restaurant in New York City, the first restaurant in the country to use 100% USDA certified organic ingredients and the <... >
If your attempts at going green have been a little shaky after forgetting to pack a bag for a possible spontaneous trip to the grocery store or dreading the task of sorting your recycling which by the way, can be more difficult than rocket science. Have no fear…thanks to go-to home retailer, Crate and Barrel <... >
If you were excited about last weeks giveaway wait until you see what we have for you this time around…This week we’ve teamed up with Alabu to giveaway two baskets filled with eco-friendly skincare products. If we’ve inspired you to turn over a new leaf and live a more green lifestyle, then your toiletries are <... >
Still having trouble perfecting a smoky eye? Wondering where exactly you should be applying your bronzer? Well have no fear…Bobbi Brown is here! This Thursday Bobbi Brown will be at Bloomingdales 59th Street to sign copies of her new book, Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual. The book is filled from cover to cover with step-by-step tutorials <... >
If you’re planning to start the new year with a fresh new face then look no further. Beauty News and Biotherm have teamed up to giveaway a new unreleased Biotherm product and one of their classics. Five lucky readers will get to slather their skin in Multi Recharge, a daily super hydrator for tired skin-which <... >
Manhattan topography doesn’t exactly allow for a genuine “over the river and through the woods” holiday experience, but don’t avert to Grinch mode just yet! Instead, consider re-writing the classic tune NYC-style by hitting the pavement to scope out some of the season’s merriest window displays. Over Herald Square and through the 5th Ave throngs, <... >
It’s no secret that we all want to channel our inner Heidi Klum, but we don’t really have a hot hubby named Seal or access to an entire lingerie collection until now, but whatever. Yet from now until Dec. 15, the Julianna Rae lingerie collection is offering 20 percent off online. So go crazy or <... >
This season, feathers can be spotted on everything from skirts to booties. Giving your favorite pieces that added special little something. Not so sure about getting feathered all over? Then start with some funky hair accessories. Your must have hair trinkets will go from ordinary to extraordinary! With so many options to choose from, you <... >
Rough and tough are two words that you probably don’t want describing your lips, right? Well not to worry because you can stock up on Kiehl’s Lip Balm to keep your lips looking ever-so lush. Of course you could pick up some when you can, but FYI now is a better time than ever to <... >
As if you needed another reason to splurge on your daily caffeinated beverage, starting yesterday December 1st, in honor of World AIDS Day, Starbucks donated five cents from every beverage sold to the Global Fund. This will mark the beginning of a month long partnership with Product (RED) to donate five cents from every Starbucks <... >
