While perusing a high fashion magazine on the check out line and “ooo-ing” and “aah-ing” at the flawless faces with the perfect smoky eye I thought to myself, “I’m sure I can do that with some practice, how hard can it be?” Two hours later I look like I’m on my way to Ru Paul’s <... >
This February, City Opera and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture have collaborated to present you with an unforgettable and amazing Black History Month celebration. This collaboration is a three part series which includes, “I’m On My Way”: Black History At City Opera presenting the contributions African-American have made to City Opera as <... >
Got the winter wardrobe blues? Who doesn’t? But how does a gal add some panache to bulky winter wear? Accessorize honey! No one accessorizes like Nicole Ritchie, and her House of Harlow 1960 jewelry line is an accessible way put the heat back into your wardrobe’s wintry mix. The 35-piece collection is as diverse as <... >
The Borghese museum and gardens on the outskirts of the Italian capital house many priceless works of art. The Borghese skincare and beauty line, based right here in New York, aims to nurture that same sense of beauty in the women of today. This Saturday, Borghese is offering an exclusive event at the Bloomingdale’s on <... >
There are no two sides about it. Israeli designers are bringing a fresh yet culturally invested perspective to the industry and they’re doing it through coolil.com. Created in 2008, by an Israeli New Yorker who recognized the void of an outlet for Israeli designers to showcase their work, coolil.com bridges the gap between the Holy <... >
For those of you who work 9 to 5, I know you can feel my pain over the fact that there NEVER seems to be a salon open late. Sure we can try to squeeze in a mani/pedi or blow-out during our lunch break, but let’s face it – rushing around to get pampered leaves <... >
Online shopping meets Youtube in fashion’s newest online venture: Shopflick.com. Co-founded by savvy business-minded men: David Grant, Patrick Yee, and Daniel Strauss, the website has become a place for fashion entrepreneurs to market their products directly to consumers. The website stays away from mass-market retailers, major fashion brands, and mainstream media. It instead focuses on <... >
The winter has been harsh on our skin and we could all use a facial about now. Hey, a recession is no excuse to let your skin go. What could be better than a free facial? Dr. Dennis Gross, a Manhattan dermatologist and creator of the MD Skincare line, http://www.mdskincare.com, will offer free personal consultations <... >
The economy is tough and we all have to cut back*. But let’s face it, we still have to eat…don’t we? Luckily, some of the best restaurants in New York are willing to feed us, for a significantly lower price. We’ve done some research and without further ado, here are some of the best bets <... >
Many entrepreneurs focus on bringing their restaurant outside their borough, burning their flame as bright as possible, while others inhabit their community, happy to mix their aesthetic with their communities flavors and spices. Ortine, a bright new restaurant in Prospect Heights, combines a very homely comfortable atmosphere with traditional rustic cooking. They focus their cooking <... >
