Beauty

A bright, red lip can add something special to your look and is the epitome of classic, chic beauty. It is a timeless makeup accessory that is considered a 'trend' each season, and almost every year. If you think you can't pull it off, think again! With a wide variety of red shades to choose from, it's easy...

MONOCHROMATIC NEUTRAL MAKEUP: Think the “no-makeup” look is boring? This look is anything but. The inspiration: sultry, Brazilian beach babe. Sensual, shimmering flesh-tones, metallic, matte and glossy texture combinations, sculpted contours and luminescent highlights are the keys to getting it right. This is the #1 makeup look I do when testing new models in NY. Tan, nude, caramel,...

This summer has been a scorcher, and sometimes wearing your hair down just isn't an option. The perfect solution for fussy summer hair in this heat is the top knot! Find out how to get the simple, chic look click here!

                          Most of us buy avocados strictly to make a snack of guacamole, but did you know those little green fruits can be used for beauty treatments? Avocados are full of beneficial oils that can help rejuvenate your skin, add shine to your hair, and help...

Who doesn’t enjoy a good manicure? Now that the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising, swap that classic manicure for a more colorful, dramatic look. Feminine colors are perfect the perfect transition into the season. These nail tones have been inspired by the blossoming buds and flowers typically associated with springtime—pinks, reds, yellows, oranges, and burgundy!...

By now some of you beauty Maniacs may have heard about a new phenomenon called “BB cream” and wondered what, exactly, it is. I’m here to spill the deets. BB Cream (“Blemish Balm, Beauty Benefit, Beblesh Balm or Blemish Base cream) is a multi-tasking skin care and makeup product; it’s like a tinted moisturizer on steroids. The formula...

March has arrived and spring’s warmth beckons, yet the lack of sunlight has bestowed upon your face a vampiric incandescence. While hitting the tanning bed may seem irresistible right now, we’ve all been schooled in its dangerous effects.  What is more, its alternative- self-tanning - can be messy, challenging and not so pleasantly fragranced. A liquid bronzer or...

Are you curious about what makeup to wear this spring? One of the beauty challenges that real women consistently face is how to make runway trends wearable in their day to day lives.  With such a variety of makeup looks presented at the collections, not to mention the dizzying array of new products on the shelves, the world...