Category: Beauty

  • Backstage @ Jill Stuart SS’17 | ZOYA

    Nail Inspiration: Naomi Gonzalez, lead manicurist for ZOYA “She just picked something fun, something simple, something basic, but again something that represents romantic feminism. Especially with SS17 coming in, I think you will see lots of color, lots of vibrancy. I think that’s the new trend for nail shapes definitely short. Either square or short…

  • Backstage @ Kanye West SS’17 | Redken

    The Look and Inspiration: Guido, Redken Global Creative Director Guido  “We’ve got 250 models here at the Kanye West show. All are African American, so we’ve got lots of textured hair to play with. We’re really enhancing all the girls’ natural texture and we’re using Redken’s NEW! Curvaceous line for each look, in different capacities. We’ve…

  • Backstage @ The Brock Collection SS’17 | Tata Harper

    The Look: Tata Harper “We really wanted to use some of our products today that we’re going to give the skin a natural look. Not make it too shiny.” How-to: Begin by cleansing skin with Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser to remove excess oil and makeup, revealing a balanced, luminous complexion. “This is great for tightening your pores to…

  • Backstage @ The Brock Collection SS’17 | ORIBE

    The Look: James Pecis for Oribe Hair Care “All the girls here, there’s a bit of a 50s vibe to it. We’re pulling the hair back, in not really a coif type thing. There’s a little bit of a hint that way, but going towards a victory roll. We don’t want it to be too little…

  • Backstage @ The Brock Collection SS’17 | MAYBELLINE

    The Look: Benjamin Puckey for Maybelline New York “You wanted that look that was very fresh, so we applied almost like a sunkissed blush using the dusting method and the lips are plumped up. The skin is quite beautiful but natural.” Face Start with FitMe! Concealer to correct any imperfections and then use a light…

  • Backstage @ Misha Nonoo SS’17 | TRESemmé

    The Look: Chris Naselli, NYFW Ambassador for TRESemmé “Keep your roots matte and apply gloss only to your ends, this will give you natural healthy looking hair and shine where it matters.” What you need: Botanique Nourish & Replenish Shampoo and Conditioner Blow dryer Botanique Damage Recovery Oil Elixir Curling iron Botanique Nourish & Replenish Hydrating Mist…

  • Naomi Campbell’s 2016 MTV VMA Lips…

    When I saw Naomi Campbell’s lips at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, I screamed, “PAT MCGRATH!” That was my brains way of exclaiming how I felt about the ruby red lip glistening as she introduced Rihanna. Each glitter speck bounced off the camera creating a mini red light show on Naomi’s lips. It was…

  • How-to | Rihanna @ the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards

    Last night was all about Rihanna. Actually it was deeper than that, but since Riri was honored with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award and Drake professed his undying love for the Navy leader herself … [Jesus take the wheel] it was only right we stay on topic. Mmmkay? One of my favorite artists, showed up and…

  • How-to | Parris Goebel @ the MTV Video Music Awards 2016

    Hair artist, Ursula Stephen using Bed Head by TIGI on the inspiration: “Options are key! Parris** was set on doing a long braid but, I decided to bring a few options and she changed her mind when she saw the selection of ideas. ” What you need: Bed Head by TIGI Fully Loaded Massive Volume Shampoo & Conditioning…

  • Fall hair tips from Master Stylist, Ilias Zarbalis

    From the Isles of Greece to these Manhattan streets, renowned stylist Ilias Zarbalis has brought his talents to millions of people of New York after successfully opening, and running, five namesake salons – four in Athens and one in Nammos at Psarou Beach, Mykonos. Yesterday, during the grand opening of his stateside salon, I was fortunate enough…

  • The Deets | Crush by Rihanna

    Brand: Crush by Rihanna Notes: Top – Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Peppercorn / Mid – Pink Rose, Spicy Ylang, Red Berries / Base – Musk, Cedarwood, Patchouli Price: Eau de Parfum 1.0oz ($36), 3.4oz($60), Rollerball 0.2oz ($20) or Holiday Gift Set $60 Styles: This launch comes in two eau de parfum sizes, a rollerball, and a holiday gift set. Extras: This is…

  • The woman in the five facial masks

    Apparently, facial sheet masks have become the new alternative to in-salon facials. And though so many brands have their own sheet mask, I don’t think I ever tried one until of recent. As beauty brands always seem to be one-upping or bopping off one another, it’s hard to decide whether to go with a) the…