Divalicious

by lauren cosenza

Diva Does… 90s Vamp

Diva Does… 90s Vamp

Posted this photo on instagram and facebook recently with the following caption: there are many things i can do without. two things that are essential to me: #experimentation and #honesty. so when i recently felt the urge to channel my inner#90s girl, i went full...

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DIVA DOES… Bohemian Glam

DIVA DOES… Bohemian Glam

DISCLAIMER. This is a sparkly eye look. But think, like, carefree hippie in a beautiful field tossing glitter in the air and watching it catch the light. That kind of shimmer. Nothing adolescent or amateur about it. More playful and romantic. And perfect for holiday....

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DIVA DOES… 60s Sexpot

DIVA DOES… 60s Sexpot

I have been obsessing lately with lower lashes. OBSESSING. In addition to layering on the mascara (coats on coats on coats of it), you have 2 options: applying false lashes made for the bottom lashline (their bend is in the opposite direction of top lashes) -- OR --...

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DIVA DISH: Nugg Time

DIVA DISH: Nugg Time

These individual pod-sized face-masks (think a jelly packet at a diner) are totally my jam (pun intended). For just $2.99 (WHAAAAT?) each Nügg contains enough for 2-3 very generous applications and, from soothing to cleansing to hydrating and more, they each have a...

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DIVA DISH: Hellooo Lash App

DIVA DISH: Hellooo Lash App

If you've ever struggled to put fake lashes on yourself (aka if you're alive and have ever tried), struggle no more. Because [drumroll....] THIS. THING. IS. GENIUS. I'd like to personally introduce you to LASH APP by Urban Beauty United (UBU). UBU is essentially...

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DIVA DOES… Nude Ombre Lips

DIVA DOES… Nude Ombre Lips

  Saw this adorable and seemingly simple lip trick while doing a google image search for something totally unrelated. Funny how that world wide web works! It's from Divine Caroline and shows how to create fuller lips with a center ombre technique. Well... why not...

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DIVA DOES… Almu Lingerie

DIVA DOES… Almu Lingerie

I recently attended a Surface Magazine dinner party at Omar's La Ranita celebrating Spanish Style. Having lived in (and fallen madly in love with) Spain for 8 months post-college, it is something I could toast any and every day. The love of color and texture, the...

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DIVA DOES… The Faux Bob

DIVA DOES… The Faux Bob

It's a red carpet regular and of course we had to see if the faux lob is really as easy as they say. And by they, I mean celebrity hairstylists. Which we are not. So without further adieu, here's how to create the fun long-to-short hair transformation with just some...

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DIVA DISH: Grinding

DIVA DISH: Grinding

When instructed to get naked, get dirty, get rough and get clean, we happily oblige. In fact, we make a daydate out of it. And that's how Frank entered our relationship and our bathtub. Frank is a cruelty-free, vegan body scrub made out of fresh coffee grinds, almond...

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DIVA DISH: Ten Minute Trim

DIVA DISH: Ten Minute Trim

Photo: Post-wash, Pre-cut at Y Gallery Salon In honor of Soho stylists Yoni Kreger and Yaniv Levy of Y Gallery Salon celebrating their 10 year anniversary as business partners, I got a 10 minute trim by Yaniv himself. I popped by their salon on 180 Lafayette...

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DAILY DIVA: Plain Jane

DAILY DIVA: Plain Jane

Toted these Jane goodies all the way down to Florida for a beach playdate and I ended up snapping a plethora of pretty packaging pics but never testing any actual product.  When I returned to NY (our new BK digs to be exact), I pulled them out for some long...

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DIVA DISH: Lux Life

DIVA DISH: Lux Life

Is it possible for a DIY at-home mani to last a full week? Hell if I know. I'm too busy bouncing off the walls that mine lasted ALL WEEKEND. As a makeup artist, I'm constantly digging through my pro kit, opening boxes of new product and unwrapping impossibly difficult...

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DIVA DISH: Lorac Pro To Go

DIVA DISH: Lorac Pro To Go

Recently went down to Florida for an escape from this brutal NYC winter. The beauty product I relied on pretty much EXCLUSIVELY for the week? This beyond amazing eye and cheek palette from LORAC, aptly named Pro To Go. It folds up compactly for travel and has the...

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DIVA DIY: Rit It

DIVA DIY: Rit It

This is one of those DIY instances where the solution is tailor-made. In that, my tailor Rosio came up with it... (She rocks.) The problem: somehow my beloved Leifsdottir blouse got damaged and although I'm fairly confident no bleach was involved in the incident,...

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DAILY DIVA: High Simmer

DAILY DIVA: High Simmer

If a make-him-melt, made-for-midnight makeup look is smokin', let's call this dangerously-demure yet doable-for-daytime look simmering. Warning: Just a few added steps may bring it to a boil. The best part - I created it using all of Intern Jess' favorite new...

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DAILY DIVA: Purple Peepers

DAILY DIVA: Purple Peepers

We're taking a momentary break from red-lip-everything and instead, playing with pops of purple. For this look on intern GaYoung, we used both matte violet and shimmery amethyst.  Here's the product roundup... Loving how the Matte Finish Eyeshadow in Purple...

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DAILY DIVA: Black Magic

DAILY DIVA: Black Magic

Nothing says holiday glamour like glitter, and nothing says dangerously feminine like peekaboo black glitter. So of course I had to get my hands on the MAC Nocturnals Pigments and Glitter 2013 Holiday Collection in Black and Gold. Once the set of 5 minis...

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DIVA DOES… The Brush Off

DIVA DOES… The Brush Off

When it comes to makeup brushes, I definitely play favorites. Only the best for the job make it into my pro kit. Here are a few of my go-tos and what i use them for: 1. This MAC #130 Short Duo Fibre Brush is amazing for foundation, liquid highlighter, cream...

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