On Valentine’s Day the doorbell rang and what arrives but the new Coach perfume, Coach Love! Inspired by love (and the most visceral emotions that go with it), this fragrance leaves a subtle sillage of florals and woods with a cool green undertone and a touch of patchouli. “It’s the most romantic fragrance Coach has created. It has
We get it, all those perfect girls on the cover of magazines and in fancy advertisements ARE indeed photoshopped but does that make us feel any better about ourselves? (And I confess if given a preference on Instagram to use a look enhancing filter, I take it — who doesn’t?)
While doctored images make real life insecurities easier to deal with in the cyber world, what’s the effect in reality? Often times it leads to self esteem issues and less self acceptance. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. We all need some encouragement from time to time and that is exactly what Dove is setting out to do.
On March 8th, Dove is celebrating International Women’s Day by launching an Ad Makeover campaign in the US taking on advertising that can negatively impact self-esteem. The Dove® Ad Makeover, passes the power of advertising to women, by empowering them to send positive messages (sayings like, “Your birthday suit suits you” or “Everybody is beautiful”),
The harsh winter winds seem to be subsiding in true March fashion coming in like a lion and out like a lamb. The same could be said for Clover Canyon’s Fall 2013 presentation, a statement making roar coming from their exceptional “Winter Palace” prints and while a feminine softness echoed throughout from ethereal color combinations, dainty details and romantic hair and make up by Kevyn Aucoin beauty.
I’m always in constant amazement of these two suspender wearing, burly gentleman Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra of Costello Tagliapietra and the beautiful, feminine collections they create every season. I just about told them as much when I finally met the duo last year at a party hosted by Cyndi Lauper (brain still exploding meeting that many people I admire in one night).
This New York Fashion Week season marks the first time I went backstage for one of their shows. And I haven’t been able to get this red/pink lip created by Maki Ryoke for MAC Cosmetics out of my head ever since. Literally that punch of color (the combination of MAC Lady Danger lipstick with MAC Pro Process Magenta Pigment on top) took my breath away. If there’s one lip look I’d like to take away from this season, this is it!
For a truly exceptional olfactory experience, the Museum of Art and Design is featuring the Art of Scent Exhibit on display through March 3rd. This interactive fragrance playground highlights the evolution as well as innovation, of the world fragrance.
DANNIJO, which is founded by sister duo Danielle & Jodie Snyder, hosts a collection of eclectic and visually stunning jewelry hand-made in NY. Their Fall 2013 presentation, the jewelry collection was inspired by old Hollywood, in particular the key fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor. Hosted at the Jane Hotel — or rather that was the location. It was technically hosted by Rashida Jones and
With nail art being the it thing of right now — how many lust worthy looks have we seen since the Mani Cam launch? — who hasn’t been experimenting with fun nail looks. (and for all of us that don’t have the skills, those ornate nail polish strips are everything!) If you’ve been brushing up on your artistry, show us what you got for your chance to win BIG!
From February through May, Sally Hansen is hosting the I <3 Nail Art Contest. Each month they are announcing a different nail theme, encouraging fans to submit their nail looks for a chance to win $500 and a trip to NYC. The winners from each month will compete for their chance to win the grand prize of $2,000 and your chance to be a Sally Hansen brand ambassador for a year!!!!
Punxutawney Phil, did not see his shadow this month, signaling that spring is on the way! Too bad the famous groundhog can’t make March come any quicker. Next month, Burt’s Bees is launching a collection of lip gloss’ and shines that are moisture packed and inspired by the seasons.
For the launch of Illamasqua’s Spring 2013 collection, titled I’MPERFECTION, the brand is taking perfection from imperfection. Or rather encouraging fans to highlight what other brands encourage you to cover up; release your scars, show off your freckles… (Which I’m guilty of — I cover up my beauty marks.) So it’s perfectly fitting, I take to a collection of nail varnishes that are clustered in marks (it’s a good first step, release the nails, and work towards the face).
I’mperfection consists of 5 new, limited edition speckled nail varnishes ($16) in shades In Fragile (blue), In Speckle (purple), In Mottle (green), In Scarce (pink) and In Freckle (brown). I’m very
After months of blow drying and diffusing my hair with the NEW T3 Featherweight Luxe 2i, I can confidently say it’s the best hair dryer I’ve ever used. Having recently discontinuing the Evolution model (which I hadn’t tried but was shocked that they did considering it was one of the most celebrated dryers on the market), T3 launched the Featherweight 2 ($200) and Featherweight Luxe ($250) in it’s place. Both professional grade hair dryers, the main difference between the two
