Divalicious

by lauren cosenza

DIVA DOES… RPZL

DIVA DOES… RPZL

Halloween's over but guess what -- you can still look and feel like Rapunzel any day, thanks to new NYC extensions bar RPZL. I was fortunate (read: SUPER PSYCHED!) to test out their brand new service and I must say, never underestimate the power of hot hair....

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DAILY DIVA: #NOFILTER

DAILY DIVA: #NOFILTER

Every so often the beauty stars align and the subject is flawless and the lighting is perfect and the products just pop. And this was the magical case when I did makeup for DIVAlicious Contributor Haley Libby. It was a fresh look for a fresh-faced beauty and the...

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DIVA DOES… DIY Cosmo Beauty

DIVA DOES… DIY Cosmo Beauty

If you follow me on Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram,  you know I've been doing lots of editorial makeup lately for Cosmo for an online beauty tutorial column written by Carly Cardellino and shot by Elizabeth Griffin. I absolutely love the series -- and from all the...

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DIVA DISH: Up Up And Away

DIVA DISH: Up Up And Away

Big hair. It's no longer just for Texan beauties. I was sent the TruHair Teasease comb to test and in a two-word assessment: It works. But I wasn't exactly sure how at first. So we did a little internet browsing and came upon THIS. Scroll down to right below...

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DAILY DIVA: The 4 Step Face

DAILY DIVA: The 4 Step Face

No time for makeup is no excuse I like to hear. Makeup does not have to be laborious. So unless you truly prefer a totally fresh face, why not try a super simple regimen that's polished and pretty but not painstakingly long or hard? Trust me, it exists! I slapped...

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DIVA DISH: NovoScarMD

DIVA DISH: NovoScarMD

This marks my first ever review of a product I don't know works. But given the nature of the product and my personal experience, I felt it worthy of a writeup. NovoScarMD™ is a cream that claims to "reverse damage from existing scars, new scars, keloids and...

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DIVA DISH: Ellovi Body Butter

DIVA DISH: Ellovi Body Butter

Ellovi Butter is a product I probably would not have found out about on my own. It is a fave of beloved vegan beauty blogger Tashina Combs of Logical Harmony and, knowing a thing or two about my own beauty philosophy and taste, she suggested putting me in touch...

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DAILY DIVA: Minty Fresh

DAILY DIVA: Minty Fresh

Hey now. The diva of the day is our very own DIVAlicious Intern extraordinaire GaYoung!!! GaYoung has never worn false lashes or bright colored makeup. Ever.  So while this may not be a shocking transformation for regular readers, she herself (in all her...

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DAILY DIVA: Mermaid Eyes

DAILY DIVA: Mermaid Eyes

When I first opened the latest Too Faced Summer Eyes palette, it reminded me of sunset over a turquoise ocean and sandy shore. The shades were gorgeous, and their shimmery finish less sparkly than reflective - like sunlight bouncing back. I couldn't...

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DIVA DISH: Beach Blues

DIVA DISH: Beach Blues

Experimenting with a lot of BLUE this season. And I know I'm not the only one. Since I'm the kind of girl who likes to play favorites, I felt it only right to share what I'm digging of late. Here are my Top 3 Beach Blues, and surprisingly none are spring/summer...

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Daily Diva: Sheer Bliss

Daily Diva: Sheer Bliss

Summer Makeup. It can be sheer bliss. And by that I mean super light and super simple but still super feminine.  My 3 Step Go-To Formula 1. Stained Cheeks 2. Tinted Lips 3. Waterproof Mascara This goes on top of whatever your summer base makeup is and, of course,...

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DIVA DISH: Pink Holiday

DIVA DISH: Pink Holiday

If you are anything like me, you pack 20+ lipsticks for long weekend getaway. And 1/2 of them are pink. And to get the shade just right, sometimes you even blend a couple. Well, the founder of new lipstick line PINK HOLIDAY is also part of our club. Cara Nigro...

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DAILY DIVA: ROSYlicious

DAILY DIVA: ROSYlicious

For those who don't know, Rosy is a core part of my DIVAlicious team and handles all the accounting and finances. She also tests and reviews products marketed to a "mature woman." And might I add, she's my mom. So despite being fired (and rehired) just a couple...

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DIVA DISH: All About Orange

DIVA DISH: All About Orange

MAC launches it's All About Orange collection on June 6th. And as an orange-lover (cosmetically speaking), I know all too well the appeal of this shocking shade. Distilled down: It's all about defiant energy. Orange requires a confidence that can't be faked. Because...

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DIVA DOES… Gangsta?

DIVA DOES… Gangsta?

I am a firm believer that you meet the most interesting and inspiring people in life in the most unanticipated ways at the most unexpected times. Such is the case with Numyi Lee. I used to get my nails done at a place on Bleecker street in the village. I went...

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DIVA DOES… Spring Cleaning

DIVA DOES… Spring Cleaning

I recently read some stellar advice on closet cleaning. When preparing for a seasonal shift, most women rely on the old advice: If you haven't worn it in a year, toss it. Everything else gets to stay or gets repaired/altered. Absolutely essential if you live in a city...

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GIVEAWAY! LA VITA LIBERATA

GIVEAWAY! LA VITA LIBERATA

I can't lie. This giveaway comes with mixed emotions. I've been wanting to test out VITA LIBERATA since I first heard about it. Not only is it the top selling self-tanning brand in the UK, Sephora has now made shelf space for it. (And Sephora does not waste time...

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Diva Dish: Transfix Me

Diva Dish: Transfix Me

The best thing about indie and smaller beauty brands is that they usually have a hero product that fills a need not being met by the cosmetic giants. Such is the case with Manna Kadar Transfix, which you can buy not only as a single tube but also as a monthly...

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Mani Monday: Chicks

Mani Monday: Chicks

This Mani Monday we're celebrating chicks, man. Making Joel McHale proud. Below, my selected Manis by Mei for the week. The moto pinup. Love a badass beauty! The dollface. Rosy-cheeked russian nesting dolls. The dream girl. Inspired by the...

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DIVA DOES… The Basic Face

DIVA DOES… The Basic Face

When I do makeup for others, I assess their skin type and condition, its tone and undertone, their face shape and bone structure, their haircolor and style, their eye color/size/shape, their age, their personal style, their wardrobe, the occasion and probably a...

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DIVA DOES… Sneek-E

DIVA DOES… Sneek-E

Confession: Being a beauty girl doesn't always mean being perfectly primped.  Truth be told, with my schedule, I'm often air-drying versus being blown out (thank god for serums)... my bathroom is where I get a good number of my spa treatments (I'm pretty phenom...

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DIVA DOES… City Boy

DIVA DOES… City Boy

I first met Gabriel Almodovar while working as Creative Content Director on a (now award-winning!!) multi-platform project with Latina magazine and P&G Beauty (Covergirl, Olay, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Venus, Satin Care, and Secret). When serving in this type of...

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Mani Monday: Emoji

Mani Monday: Emoji

My MANI MONDAY pick: The emoji manicure by Mei Kawajiri !! OMG. Tooooo cute!!  As someone who speaks fluent emoji, thinking I HAVE TO HAVE my own with these on my right hand... and these on my left! What would your emoji mani say? For your own Mani...

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DIVA DOES…  The Gaggle

DIVA DOES… The Gaggle

Meet The Gaggle authors Becky and Jess. I did makeup for them a while back for their book launch, which started with an actual funeral for traditional "dating." Kind of necessary as lord knows it's been pretty dead for a while now.  Photos by Diane...

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Diva Dish: Sex & The City COOKIES

Diva Dish: Sex & The City COOKIES

Ummmm seriously, who doesn't need to snack on some Sex and The City?? These cookies from Eleni's are AMAZING. What a phenom gift and if you've ever had Eleni's cookies (I've had one too many in my day) that are not only adorable but also quite tasty!! Perfect for...

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GIVEAWAY! Dream Angels

GIVEAWAY! Dream Angels

Are you unapologetically flirtatious and passionate, with men lining up to take you out? Or are you a sweet and demure romantic who won't settle for anything less than being swept off your feet by The One? Either way, Victoria's Secret has got you covered with...

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DIVA DOES… NakedFace

DIVA DOES… NakedFace

This is me in my apartment in #nakedface. No tan, no rest, no complimentary photo angle and most importantly, not a stitch of makeup. Home is probably the only place I’m completely comfortable in it and where only family, close friends, assistants/interns and the...

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Daily Diva: Sculpting Shayn

Daily Diva: Sculpting Shayn

Not long ago, on our way home from a night out in NYC, my boyfriend and I found a wallet in the backseat of a cab.  Nearly 10 years ago, I lost my own wallet in the back of a cab (at the end of a very fun night that turned not-so-fun with the realization that my...

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Daily Diva: Power Pink

Daily Diva: Power Pink

No one does pink like Victoria's Secret. And when I first saw the new Spring 2013 limited edition lipstick shades, it was love at first sight. These are not your typical soft, petal pinks. Far from it. They are supercharged and saturated statement lips. And...

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Daily Diva: Easter Blue

Daily Diva: Easter Blue

Went down to DC to visit my college bestie, Emmylicious. Fortunately and unfortunately, we had our boyfriends with us. Fortunately, because we had a blast at the spy museum and playing skee ball and shuffleboard... and getting tapas and sushi and brunch and many many...

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MANI Monday: Fashion Tips

MANI Monday: Fashion Tips

Fashion tips. Not the kind that advise wearing a fitted blazer that comes in at the waist to create an hourglass silhouette. The kind that cost less than a hundred bucks and infuse your look with some serious high-fashion. Luxe-for-less never looked so good. This...

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Daily Diva: Sequin Clad

Daily Diva: Sequin Clad

Loving these H&M sequin ankle-zip leggings! Paired 'em with my Electric Picks stacked guitar-pick bracelets. To complement all that bling, I went for a soft, sparkle-free face using Maybelline star products - Color Whisper lipcolor in Petal Rebel...

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