Best DIY Beauty Uses For Baking Soda: How It Benefits Skin, Hair & Teeth #bstat
We know it’s always been sitting in your cabinet, next to your snacks or recipe books. It’s helped you get through so many brownie fixes and cases of the munchies. But seriously, this $1 box can also double as your beauty fairy Godmother. But, first a little background (you knew
Travel Companions: Putting Arbonne’s RE9 to the Test – Review
When I travel, I need beauty products that can keep up with me. Since I cannot fit my vanity of potions and lotions into my suitcase, I have to rely on a select few items that will keep me cleansed, moisturized, and looking oh-so-pretty. The brand that recently made the
Review: Why we are loving Avalon Organics
Claudette Colbert once said, “It matters more what’s in a woman’s face than what’s on it.” It’s the ugly truth. Toxic chemicals and contaminants found in everyday cosmetics are being absorbed into our skin on a daily basis. If our bodies were pristine rivers when we are born, they are
Beauty Notes and Musings: the Debris of Mad Men
Jon Hamm’s quiet, brilliant yet bordello mind. Christina Hendricks’ voluptuous yet feral aura. The distinct locker-room vibe inhibiting the halls of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce Advertising. These are some of the palpable, infectious flavors of Mad Men — the show that has spawned millions of mad women. When we say
Fall’s Easiest Haircare Trend: Ponytail Mania, Hairstyle
From accessible chic to ultra sophisticated, fashionistas nationwide are pony-ing up this fall with every girl’s best friend: the ponytail. There’s nothing not to love about this mane preference. It’s fast; it stays in place; and it works on day one, two or even three (eek) after a wash. This
Frizz-Free Armor: Avon Lotus Shield
When I first looked at the slim, 5-inch high brightly-shaded bottle of Avon’s Lotus Shield that promised frizz-free locks even in the face of great humidity, I was skeptical. So many products claiming magical, frizz-free effects come across my proverbial desk, and a lot of them fall flat (unlike my
Review: Votre Vu’s Nouveau Glow Bilbery Bergamot Peel
On first blush, the Votre Vu’s Nouveau Glow Bilbery Bergamot peel has the thick, gooey characteristic of viscous honey. It smells citrusy, which is definitely what you would want it to smell like considering bergamot orange is part of the citrus family (if you’re an Earl Gray tea fan, you’ll
Rock Me Gently: Make Up For Ever’s Holiday 2010 Collection
We’ve seen classic holiday sets, extravagant golds, and now finally, a make up collection that will bring out your inner Joan Jett. Make Up For Ever’s Rock Forever palette ($42) is inspired by the crazy, live-dangerously people behind the genre. A must have? A limited-edition eyeshadow palette that has two
An interview with ANTM’s Nigel Barker, author of “Beauty Equation” (and a Giveaway)
Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting Nigel Barker, renowned fashion photographer and judge of America’s Top Model, at his book launch party at Citibabes in Soho. Beauty Equation is more than just a book of advice and tips; rather, it’s like a fun trip to beauty school, and
