by lauren cosenza
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....
DIVA DOES… Show Your Glow with Dior & Self
In case you missed it, last week I participated in my first ever Google+ chat with SELF magazine and Dior beauty. And I got to dish with SELF's Beauty Director Elaine D'Farley and Dior's Celebrity Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson about Dior's cult favorite makeup...
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...
DAILY DIVA: Talkin’ Smack (3 Lip Looks I’m LOVING Now)
Lips. They're having a moment. And since I'm all about talkin' smack, I enlisted DIVAlicious Contributor Kate Pangilinan to showcase some of my favorite lip looks for right NOW. To start, I quickly made up the rest of Kate's face with these 5 products in...
DAILY DIVA: Monochromatic Makeup using Creamy Color
This week, 5 of my beauty tips for getting out the door faster are featured on Cosmopolitan. Two of which together constitute my current daily go-to: Monochromatic Makeup using All Creams. This look is so quick, literally taking just a few minutes, and the effect...
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...
DIVA DOES… E-Cig in the City
CONFESSION #1: For many years in my younger days I was a social smoker. Out on the town (back when you could legally smoke in NYC establishments) there I was with a drink in one hand, a lit cigarette in another. And truthfully, I enjoyed it. I liked the habitual...
DAILY DIVA: Michelle Weiss as Audrey Hepburn
Gave our own Michelle Weiss an Audrey makeover and it's retro glam to the nines!! The key to Audrey-inspired makeup is nailing her three signature features and leaving everything else bare yet flawless. Audrey's look is all about: Strong brows Full red lips...
MANI MONDAY: Miss Mani Mei
Oh do I spy my homegirl Miss Mei Kawajiri in the New York Post for her next-level nail designs?!! Couldn't be happier for her. Her nail game blows my mind and keeps getting better... Some recent work that I've kind of DIED OVER: 1. DEXTER 2. RAINBOW BRITE 3....
Best of Beauty SS14: Looks We Won’t Wait For
The dust is settling on SS14, and there's just NO WAY we're waiting months to test rock out some of these beauty looks. From hair to makeup to nails, here are the TOP 10 looks that had us at hello. And that's helloooooo lover, to you. #10. LAUREN'S PICK:...
DIVA DISH: Bodyography Cream Shadow
Got these Bodyography Cream Shadows right before my birthday (that would be August 9 for my fellow Lionesses) and they've quickly become a staple in my beauty bag. They glide right on and have a gorgeous (and very on-trend) metallic finish. You can choose from four...
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...
DIVA DOES… NYFW. Getting In.
Last week I sent Featured Writer Kate Pangilinan to cover a NYFW show for the site. But the list for backstage beauty coverage was allegedly never sent. Leaving many well-dressed and short-fused fashion insiders pretty pissed. Knowing how these things can...
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...
DIVA DISH: Pixi-lish, A Charcoal Celebration
Behold my New York Fashion Week mani! New shade Charcoal Celebration by Pixi. Wore it with minimal chipping all over town. Even after digging through my kit while shooting this Cosmo story, even after stuffing my purse with press materials and printed...
DIVA DISH: Splat Hair Chalk
Nicole Miller SS14, courtesy of WWD Guests at Leanne Marshall SS14 There are many learnings we can take away from NYFW SS14, one of which ----> cool-kids crayola hair color is here to stay. And as with ombre, it's no longer a trend but a style. Front the...
DIVA DOES… Backstage Beauty with Nathan Johnson for Leanne Marshall SS14
Beauty Look for Leanne Marshall SS14 My inner 80s child couldn't contain herself when one by one, models for the Leanne Marshall SS14 show strutted down the runway with hot pink lips and a half-up side pony. I had to learn more about this beauty look that, while fresh...
DIVA DOES… Olay Ultra Moisture Videos
Ooooh la la... my latest videos for OLAY! Because everyone wants to be "fashionably beautiful..." Note: This post is not sponsored. Video series created through partnership with SELF magazine.
DIVA DOES… DIVAlicious Cocktails for LDW
It may be sad to see summer go, but that won't stop us from toasting to a much-needed holiday weekend. And in honor of Labor Day, I decided to put Señor Lechuga to work. In the form of master mixologist. With the task of creating 3 unique DIVAlicious custom...
DIVA DISH: Colour Fanatic Confidence
Attending the Pureology launch event for their lastest hair beautifier Colour Fanatic reaffirmed one plain truth for me: Total confidence can be achieved simply by a great hair day. At the event, Colour Fanatic was misted all over my hair and then...
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...
DAILY DIVA: Trend Testing – Fall 2013 Metallic Smoky Eyes
I'm no fall/winter girl. I am NOT looking forward to colder weather (even if it means badass boots and cozy knits and statement coats and all that). But still I can't help myself from testing some fall beauty trends... Here I'm playing with the metallic blue smoky eye...
DIVA DISH: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders
After the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders GIVEAWAY, I got LOTS of emails and some notes on FB asking how they work and how they look on skin. So here's the deal... HOW THEY WORK: These six new colored finishing powders by Hourglass (which got tons of...
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...
DIVA DISH: CLAYSPRAY
Clayspray has officially launched in the US and once I tested it firsthand at their press event, their fanbase in this country immediately went up by 1. #Instalove! Not to ramble on and on, but there are several reasons I fell hard and fast and you need to...
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...
DIVA DOES… Happy Birthday Redken Shades EQ!
Redken's #1 haircolor brand, Shades EQ, turns 25 this September and what better way to celebrate than a color party with celebrity colorist and Redken’s Creative Consultant for Color, Tracey Cunningham. Cunningham's A-list roster of clients...
DIVA DISH: Morgan Taylor Nail Polish
Well, well - there's a new professional nail polish in town and I, for one, REALLY dig it. Introducing Morgan Taylor nail lacquer. Inspired by and infused with rare and precious elements (think semi-precious stones and raw gems), these polishes glide on smoothly...
DIVA DOES… DIVAlicious x fabuLATINA, Take 2
One of the main reasons I live for spring/summer is the color palette. I love storing away the blacks and greys and neutrals and in their place, shocking my closet and my beauty vanity with pinks and corals and violets and teals. So when the fab Nashelly Messina of...
DIVA DOES… DIVAlicious x fabuLATINA, Take 1
As I posted earlier this week, I recently teamed up with Nashelly Messina of fabuLATINA to do a little beauty/fashion collab... After a 13 year career at L'Oréal Paris and always with a great eye for style, Nash recently launched her blog which...
DIVA DOES… Foxy Ladies (LC & CB)
My latest video for FOX is live! Check it out... Christina Bambina and I had a blast with this segment on how to fake awake eyes! As someone with a career in NYC nightlife (her) and as someone who is a workaholic (me), we both occasionally realllllly...
TEASER! DIVAlicious x FabuLATINA
photo: Aisha Singleton TEASER!!! Did a superfun collab with my girl Nashelly Messina of FabuLATINA... I did some pretty makeup looks on Nash, she did some chic fashion styling on me, and pro photographer Aisha Singleton caught it all on film....
GIVEAWAY! Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders
Talk about #NOFILTER necessary. These six new colored finishing powders by Hourglass (already on the Sephora HOT NOW list) create a flattering faux lighting effect with photoluminescent technology. The shades capture, diffuse, and filter light to...
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...
DIVA DISH: Patent-Leather Pout
Sometimes when testing a lip product, you want to know how well it will hold up over time or once you eat and drink or after you smooch your superawesome boyfriend. With this High Gloss Brilliant Lip Shine by pro-fave brand Kryolan, I wouldn't dream of puckering up...
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...
DIVA DISH: beautyADDICTS glimmerSHEERS
For a product that is so EFFORTLESS to apply, it took me FOREVER to capture an angle that properly shows it off. This, my friends and lovers, is beautyADDICTS glimmerSHEER ($28). It's half shimmer (described by the brand as "a soft focus luminizing luster")...
DAILY DIVA: Dee-Licious (My Angel in Sin City)
Someone got a DIVAlicious makeover in Vegas.... And it was VERRRRY well received on the strip!! For a girl who usually sticks to gloss, this look on my dear friend (i.e. #sista) Danielle is all about lipstick and (gasp!) lipLINER. OH, and the lashes. Definitely a lips...
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,...
DAILY DIVA: Sophia Loren CB-style
Our very own Christina Bambina has long loved this image of Sophia Loren in a floral shantung silk headscarf. Something about the exotic graphic eye balanced by the barely-there lip and garden cues that captivates. Inspired by the photo, she picked up a...
DIVA DOES… That Chic Cray
My friend Erica from Piece of Chic recently sent me a heather grey branded tee with a note asking friends of their blog to showcase how they would rock the look. And of course by showcase we're talking hashtags and social sharing. #OBVI The minute I pulled it out of...
DIVA DOES… FOXY LADIES (LC & DDR)
My latest video for FOX is out! And my makeup model is none other than our own DDR (DIVAlicious Contributor Denise Del Russo). Click on the image below to watch us FAKE FULLER LIPS... Products used in this video include: IT Cosmetics YLBB Waterproof Nude Lip Liner...
Diva Dish: Estee Lauder Cello Shots Pure Color Lip Shine
Cellophane is becoming a big word in beauty and the major cellophane eye trend for Fall/Winter 2013 is right around the corner. Until then, Estee Lauder gives us cellophane lips and cheeks via Cello Shots in unapologetically happy and feminine shades. A sharp...
Diva Dish: Laura Geller Baked Powders
Ok so powders. I'm not a big fan. They can be drying or aging or -- THE ABSOLUTE WORST -- both. I use them as a last step to cut shine only when necessary. So when I was given two Laura Geller powder products to test for DailyGlow I was a bit...
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...
MANI MONDAY: Mixed Bag
Whether you're into the tribal trend or a super graphic look or hey, maybe something psychedelic - have I got some MANI MONDAY inspiration for you... TRIBAL TREASURE This #manibymei caught my attention with its color palette but stole my heart with its bling. ...
DIVA DISH: Big Pill To Swallow (But Worth It)
Nail art. It's not going ANYWHERE. Which isn't much fun when your nails are weak and break easily. Or when they do grow, they don't grow evenly. Like a superlong ring finger and a supershort pointer. Not hot. And not at all the kind of nails worthy of the kind...
DAILY DIVA: Katherine Cosmetics Everyday Beauty
I love that DIVAlicious readers span from teenagers to grandmothers. Beauty and style are truly universal and a side of attitude can be dished out by anyone. Lately many readers have specifically requested beauty products, techniques and looks for women over 40,...
MANI MONDAY: Malachite
Mani-master Mei is back at it again with my FAVE mani of the week: Malachite. I love it for its gorgeous colors, implied texture, graphic nature and - while I'm normally VERY opposed, it's pointed shape which works with this design. I see this manicure with a...
DIVA DISH: SuperGoop CC Cream. It’s Pretty Super.
Earlier today my mom Rosy (30 years my senior and far more badass) posted a blog review on Supergoop CC Cream. Since I was sent a light-to-medium and a medium-to-dark sample to test, we decided to divide and conquer. So while she was slated for the actual...
Diva Dish: The Peekaboo Zipper Solution
Ever have a pair of jeans or jeggings that fits you PERFECTLY (no pulling, no cutting, no muffin top) yet still exposes the (usually glaring silver or gold) pull tab of the zipper? This. Drives. Me. Crazy. Even if it's just a sliver showing. I either end up...
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...
MANI MONDAY: When The Cracks Begin To Show
For this week's #MANIMONDAY (with nail art by Mei Kawajiri), I was inspired by my own relationship. Because truth be told, over time, cracks will begin to show... ... which really is only natural ... ... and when it's worth it, something more beautiful will grow from...
Daily Diva: MARAlicious (A Makeup Lesson in Pictures)
Did makeup on the naturally beautiful Miss Mara (a good friend of DIVAlicious Member Kelly Rice) and in the process a few makeup thoughts and tips came to mind. Figured I would share them with you. Hey... spread love, it's the Brooklyn way! 1. A big...
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...
MANI MONDAY: Empire State of Mind
Apologies! This week's Mani Monday is coming to you on a Tuesday due to the holiday weekend. I stayed in town for Memorial Day this year as I was booked on a job Monday. A lot of friends also stayed in town and despite mostly horrendous weather, I was...
Diva Dish: VS “Dream Angels” Eau De Parfums
Thanks to Diva Giveaways and being a DIVAlicious member, I get to mix and match between two romantic Dream Angels perfumes by Victoria's Secret. Whether going out on a fun day date or having a more intimate night out, these fragrances give off scents that are sure to...
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...
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...
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...
DIVA DISH: The one about the nail polish and the earrings
In my former life working for women's magazines and in the life prior to that in advertising where I ran print ads in women's magazines, I had to read almost every women's title out there cover to cover as part of my job. So if you think you've heard the one about the...
DIVA DISH: 8 Days Til Christmas – Keep it Clean
I have no words for these hand sanitizers. Just love. $6 each in a travel-friendly 20z size! Como se dice STOCKING STUFFER??
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...
DIVA DISH: Travel Accessories for the Chic Jet-Setter
Whether it's a weekend in the Hamptons or a week in the south of France, there's no way to travel but in style. I'm always on the hunt for ways to pack wisely and efficiently but still fabulously. Which is why I was pleasantly surprised (read: OMG ecstatic!)to...
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...
DIVA DOES… Redefining HerSELF
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with...
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...
Mani Monday: Cards, Op Art, Makeup
Better late than never. It's #MANIMONDAY time with my favorite nails of the week by Miss Mei Kawajiri... On Deck: Love this tribute to playing cards. Not Just Black & White. This graphic look showcases op art by Bridget Riley. Mirror Mirror: The only...
DIVA DOES… Drugstore Diva
Last week, I gave a LATINA magazine contest winner a CoverGirl makeover with a beauty budget of only $100. The look (of my choice) would be accompanied by an application lesson. So I passed by Duane Reade on Broadway and Houston on my way home from...
DIVA DOES… SELF Healthy Beauty
As a beauty/style consultant to SELF magazine, I see up close and personal how the words healthy and beauty are now more than ever inseparable. There is nothing more beautiful than being healthy... and strong... and fit... and glowing. So while we all live for...
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...
Mani Monday: Weekend Roundup
On this Mani Monday, my top nail looks from Miss Mei Kawajiri are all weekend inspired. Biting the bullet. At the insistence of my mother, I finally got myself a NutriBullet... for health and nutrition purposes. Instead this Cinco de Mayo, it was used for...
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...
Daily Divas: Makeup in a Post-Dating World
Photo: Aisha Singleton Becky's makeup: Denise Del Russo Jess' makeup: Lauren Cosenza Last week, I introduced you to relationship experts Jessica Massa and Rebecca Wiegand, who penned the book The Gaggle and run the...
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...
Daily Diva: Retro Glam on Carly C
Every time I see Carly Cardellino -- the online beauty & fashion editor of Cosmopolitan and of course, DIVAlicious member!-- I get in a serious abs session. We laugh so hard my core aches the next morning. So when I offered to do a new look on...
Diva Dish: Temperatures Rising
On May 23rd, MAC is releasing a limited edition collection called Temperatures Rising. And while I'm normally a color girl, the lipsticks and eyeshadows just aren't calling to me. Quite possibly because the new Strobe Liquid Lotion has FULLY captured my attention. A...
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...
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...
Daily Diva: The Mint Edition
I'm a big fan of LORAC cosmetics (Multiplex 3D Lashes and TANtalizer Bronzer, helloooo) so I was pretty excited when they shipped over samples of their Spring 2013 lineup. Before I even get started on shades and finishes, can we discuss product packaging??...
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...
DIVA DISH: For The Girls
Wedding season is fast upon us, which means only one thing: Bachelorette parties! There are certain things every bride needs that may not go over well in front of her mother-in-law and great aunts. Not that I haven’t been one to “shower” a bride with something more...
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...
Diva Dish: It’s Electric (Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil)
On the runway, Michael Kors opted not for the lashline but instead the crease to place electric blue eyeliner on models in his Spring 2013 show. It was an instant hit. But this ain't the runway. And that may not suit your look or lifestyle. You can still have fun...
GIVEAWAY: Spring Skin Swap from Mario Badescu
Membership has its privileges... and here's another! Because it's totally time for an updated and more seasonal skincare routine, a specially-selected Spring Skin Swap assortment will be shipped to the doorstep of one lucky reader! What's in it, you ask?...
Diva Dish: Pucker Up Buttercup
My latest polyvore set... besos y besitos, amores mios! MUAH. XOLC
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...
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...
Mani Monday: NYC Edition
This week's addition to the Manis by Mei gallery all pay homage to NYC. Check out this mani-master's new work HERE!
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...
GIVEAWAY! Springtime Essentials
Membership has its privileges... And here's the first! It's a Springtime Essentials mixed beauty bag that will be shipped to your doorstep to try and review... Springtime Essentials included are: Deborah Lippman Steppin' Out Nourishing Foot Cream, retail value...
Daily Diva: Jackie Gomez Face The Beauty 2013
Jackie Gomez is a top tier makeup artist, the Brand Ambassador for St. Tropez Tan and one of Beyonce's core glam squad members. She is also one of the nicest people in the business. In early February, Jackie hosted a party called Face The Beauty 2013 where...
Diva Dish: Besties in Business – Gwyneth Paltrow & Tracy Anderson
BREAKING NEWS: What do these two have in common besides fabulous figures?? Click HERE for the LATEST from my girl Carly at Cosmo!
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...
DIVA DOES… Celebrity Beauty
I often say with celebrity or runway beauty, it takes a village. And that village is the glam squad. There's hair, makeup, skin, body, nails, nutrition and more... The result is often a mix of fantasy and reality - and how that mix skews is dependent on the celeb or...
Daily Diva: Seriously Sculpted
I kept on coming across this image (above) while searching for references for another project. I could not find the source but it was eeeeeverywhere. I was so taken by its use of light and dark to sculpt the face. Whereas traditional contouring and highlighting...
Diva Dish: Green Lighted
A few pops of green plus a crisp white tee and I was all set for St. Patrick's yesterday here in NYC. I absolutely love the texture of this NYX Slide On Pencil in Tropical Green. True to its name, it slides on creamy vibrant color to enhance and define eyes. I...
Daily Diva: Liquid Metallics
This makeup was inspired by my new liquid silver heels from Tar-jay. LOVES them and for $29.99 why not pick a trend that can transition from winter to spring? The star beauty products are MAC Pigments in Silver, Estee Lauder Pure Color Gelee...
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...