Let’s “face” it – even those of us with the clearest skin could use a little help and guidance from time to time. What if there were a product out there that could instantly enhance skin’s appearance, making it look naturally airbrushed and gorgeous? Good news: Per-fékt Beauty’s Skin Perfection Gel, with its rich abundance <... >
What will some of the BN editors be doing come Monday? “We make cupcakes with green frosting to rival Magnolia Bakery’s, and add green sprinkles for special effect.” – B. Kim Taylor, Metro Mama/Baby Editor “I plan to celebrate St. Patty’s Day at the east-side dive bar, Crocodile Lounge (325 E. 14th Street). It’s no <... >
On February 27th, fashion designer, Lisa Perry teamed with the New York City Opera to host an event of shopping and cocktails in Perry’s sprawling Soho loft on West Broadway. Perry’s studio felt more like New York’s version of Twiggy’s closet, with the brightly colored shift dresses, spattered in daisy’s and polka-dots that were showcased <... >
When celebrating St. Patty’s Day, everyone knows the drink of choice is Irish green ale. But if you want to go against the grain this year, here are a few nontraditional CP picks for you. Westside Manhattan From: The Spirits of Ireland, by Ray Foley The main ingredient of this drink is Irish, but the <... >
Target’s GO International capsule lines have featured some of the most exciting contemporary designers. French designers like Tara Jarmon and Paul & Joe and British designers like Luella have created special pieces for the discount store. For the most recent installment, Los Angeles based Jovovich-Hawk fills the store with frilly skirts and printed dresses for <... >
The fountain of youth is here ladies, so take a big sip or just fill up your water bottles. And when we say the fountain of youth has arrived, we mean the fab New York Times bestseller book written by Charla Krupp. Everyone has been talking about it, so if you haven’t heard about it <... >
Madewell is not just a store, it’s an experience. The new sister store of J.Crew hit New York City on February 20th, and is housed on two floors of a landmark 1882 building in SoHo. Madewell targets a younger shopper than J. Crew enticing them with a vintage DJ booth on the second floor and <... >
When I moved to Manhattan 3 years ago – a naive, wide-eyed Upstate New York transplant – I couldn’t imagine the city being anything but a myriad of glitzy, overwhelming skyscrapers, storefronts, restaurants and savvy natives. The first night in my brand new apartment, I succumbed to my hunger pangs and bravely ventured all of <... >
Q: I have a male guest with boyfriend potential coming to stay one night with me in NYC this weekend. He’s a friend of my parents’ neighbors out west and we met and went out 2x over the holidays. Long story short, should I have the guest room ready when he arrives this Friday so <... >
Ushering in the beginning of Sunday night’s Oscar coverage, a good pal sent me a text stating, simply, “RED CARPET!” My friends know me so well. Being an avid lover of cinema (a self-professed connoisseur even), I feel a bit silly admitting that the most exciting part of Oscar night for me is the unveiling <... >
Let’s face it – kids hate getting their hair cut. But what if it came complete with balloon artists, toys and face painters? We’re betting your kid would be running to the nearest hair salon. And now thanks to professional haircare and hair color company Matrix, that can now be possible. Just make an appointment <... >
NYC beauty mavens joined actress Minnie Driver and The Body Shop last Wednesday evening to celebrate 21 years of its celebrated Community Trade program. Founded by Dame Anita Roddick (RIP), The Body Shop spends $11.5 million annually via the program buying ingredients and accessories from marginalized communities across the world, paying producers a fair price <... >
It is nearly impossible to compare Brooklyn-based band The National to any others out there – to attempt such contrasts would do them a disservice. Simply stated: they create mood music for almost any disposition a person might find themselves entrenched in. It’s rare for me to fall in love with a band at first <... >
This Saturday, March 1st, all of Laura Gellar’s best-selling cosmetics and brushes will be sold at 30% off and all skincare items at 15% off at the Laura Gellar Makeup Studio. Stock up on your favorite Laura Geller products, like the Spackle makeup primer or the Chalk concealer, and check out her Spring Baked Collection <... >
It’s pretty plain to see that we at BN love the French (exhibit A) so when MAC announced their collaboration with French graffiti artist Fafi, we were sufficiently psyched. Fafi’s colorful world of curvaceous cuties bring an instant smile to our faces and MAC’s interpretation of her signature chick-a-boom girls on the compact, gloss and <... >
(All information and photos courtesy of The Human Society of the United States) In the wake of the recall of 143 million pounds of beef – the largest in the nation’s history by far – The Humane Society of the United States is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Congress to <... >
To own a boutique and have an eponymous clothing line sold at that boutique is the dream of many a fashion-obsessed. Anya Ponorovskaya has made it her reality (all while being a single mom). With two GirlCat Boutiques up, running and successful in NoLita, Anya moved on to conquer new territory late last year – <... >
In 1939, Glamour of Hollywood debuted on magazine shelves and disclosed the secrets of how to get that movie star look to women everywhere. Honoring its roots, Glamour magazine released its “Hollywood” issue February 11th to celebrate women at the top of the entertainment industry with fashion/beauty, entertainment and news coverage. Get the goods, such <... >
Lather up and dive in to the sophisticated world of eShave (999-B First Avenue, 212.838.0807). This tiny shop is filled with inviting shaving creams and aesthetic-conscious accessories that make you want to rip off your clothes and shave every part of your body. Okay, maybe it’s not that extreme, but I couldn’t wait to use <... >
Sometimes you need a mirror to realize you’ve fallen into a rut. Read solitaire diamonds and strings of pearls everyday. While we agree, those are classy and fabulous (not unlike yourself), maybe you need to change it up a bit. You know, kick it up a notch. We here at BeautyNewsNYC found the perfect thing <... >
