Woodley & Bunny: A Brooklyn Sister Act
Ah, my torrid NYC history of stylist-hopping. It’s scandalous, really. Ever since my move to the city ushered a disastrous split between me and my upstate hair stylist.
Kiss My Face For The Whole Family
Kiss My Face is an all-purpose healthy brand for everyone, offering a complete head to toe array of natural and organic products.
A Mid-Winter’s Glow: A Jumpstart for Spring
Amidst the winter month’s gloom, the days are beginning to get longer and summer is on the horizon with swim suits and summer apparel hitting retail stores earlier and earlier every year. But, who is in the right mindset to start perusing the bathing suit aisle when we are still trying to lose the extra [...]
Advice from the “Sommeliers” of Perfume
Ever go into a wine shop to buy a gift for a friend and feel overwhelmed by the choices? Or have trouble selecting the right wine to go with dinner in a restaurant? We all realize that with the help of a knowledgeable sommelier, the list seems manageable, and choosing becomes a pleasure rather [...]
Men in Hibernation
Here are things that men will love in the dead of winter, especially when the wind chill factor dictates ordering in food and losing yourself in the home entertainment system or a good book.
Speaking of good books, Headlock: Chronicles of a Psychiatrist’s Son by Eugene Rubin is so engrossing and hilarious that you’ll forget [...]
Simple Swaps and Suggestions for a Healthy 2010!
By the time February rolls around, many of your nutrition and fitness-focused resolutions may not be going as planned. Instead of beating yourself up about the lack of times you’ve visited the gym this week, start making some conscious nutrition changes that will be a part of and benefit your lifestyle. Luckily, for [...]
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Dear Beauty News Readers,
As co-founder and webmaster of Beauty News for the past 7 years, I have seen this site grow, literally, before my eyes (and keyboard). With this growth have come many rewards, especially for our loyal readers. And as you can probably already guess, we have another one to bestow upon you.
For our [...]
New and Noteworthy
Twilight Woods by Bath & Body Works Signature Collection is just the fragrance for the winter season – the hypnotic blend of juicy berry, mimosa, vanilla milk, apricot, cypress and musk work together to form a luxurious, warm and feminine scent. Few fragrances are as multifaceted as Twilight Woods, which you can wear to the [...]
Predictions 2010
We’re about to usher a new decade in. With a new year and a new decade, of course, comes new trends in makeup to kick off said decade, so we at Beauty News decided to poll some of our favorite New York City makeup artists about what they think will be the leading trends in [...]
Spaaah! Finds for the Winter
Treat your body and soul to some luxurious spa products this winter. It’s the one thing next to a steamy mug of hot chocolate that actually make a harsh snowy blizzard look inviting.
Frasier Fir Collection from Thymes Essentials
The Christmas season might be behind us but why not continue the holiday spirit? The giant-sized muli-wick [...]
Lip Lip Hooray!
After all that smooching under the mistletoe and thank-you kisses for the gifts, your lips have had it. Okay, I exaggerate…..however, this cold weather does wreak havoc on delicate skin. You want lips that are luscious, plump and line free? Stop pouting, (It creates lines!) and try some of these products that’ll get you through [...]
Keeping Baby Snug as a Bug in a Rug this Winter
Brrrrr! There are some days so cold that you find yourself wondering what Al Gore keeps talking about. Despite the brutal winter months for which NYC is infamous, we’ve managed to find ways of keeping the NYC fashion bar high. And fortunately, there are fantastic products out there to keep our little bundles of joy [...]
Gifts That Make Ma-Ma-Ma Say Ho-Ho-Ho!
Holiday shopping for babies can be the best of times…and the worst of times. You awww your way through the baby departments, kvelling over all the tiny little clothes and adorable pastel colored gift packaging only to remember that the baby will hardly appreciate your generosity, let alone remember it. But you’ll shop for those [...]
In the Hot Seat with Illamasqua’s Kate Massarella
Our friends over in the UK have been keeping a delicious makeup secret from us – well, until now. A fab 1920s underground-inspired brand, Illamasqua (pronounced ill-a-mask-a) has finally crossed over the Atlantic – can you say “hallelujah”? If you aren’t one of the many beauty insiders and aficionados singing Illamasqua’s praises, try any of [...]
Let’s Save That For Our Martini Nourishing Hair Products: Hold the Alcohol
One of hair care’s most ubiquitous ingredients is something we think of as the key component to our favorite cocktail or the smelly solution we douse on an infected piercing. Hair companies do not laud alcohol nor do they display it proudly on the front of their product bottles. But that doesn’t mean it’s not [...]
Home Sweet Home
Starting November, your home becomes the center point of gatherings, guests and festivities for the next two months. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, inviting friends for a game of dradle, or planning a Christmas cocktail party your goal is to open doors to a welcoming home. And, no home worthy of guests should smell [...]
Skinovations – Keeping Skin in the Pink!Keep skin gorgeous and donate to a worthy cause
Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women, and in 2009 over 190,000 American women will be diagnosed with the disease. Do your part to help prevent and help find a cure. Do self exams, get regular check-ups from your doctor, donate to BCA charities, and buy products from companies that donate [...]
A Stylish, Static-Free Fall – Heat and AllRounding up Fall’s Newest Heat Tools that will Leave Your Hair Sleek
As soon as you start to break out the fall jackets you realize that you need new ones because the ones you have are so last year. And then suddenly the overhaul begins. None of your shoes are any good. Your makeup is old and crumbly. Your jeans are worn. And most of all, your [...]
A New Product for Every Occasion (Yes, V-Day Included)This Season’s Best Hair Treatments to Get you Romance-Ready
The winter is not always forgiving to hair, so Feb. 14th can be a dreaded day.