BACKSTAGE BEAUTY EXCLUSIVE! Cesar Ramirez for VOZ SS14
Photo: Erin Yamagata To close out NYFW's SS14 Season, we were able to catch celeb stylist Cesar Ramirez in action creating this earthy, textured updo for VOZ. The look spoke to rough elegance - two words that rarely live side by side. The story...
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...
UNISEXXXY: Chi-town Couture
Fabric from Peter Field As fashion continually evolves one thing remains constant: we all strive to stand out. Those in the know recognize Best Dressed is not about price or brand name…rather, style is found in the unfound. It's created in the unique...
NYFW: Katie Gallagher SS14 “Bloom”
Photo: Jessica Angeles INSPIRATION Katie Gallagher’s Spring 2014 collection showcased an ability to transform even the most limited palette of black, ivory, and pale-pink into statement-worthy, coveted monochromatic looks. With a sprinkling of Goth and an abundance of...
NYFW Trend: 3 Nude Lip Shades You Need Now
Candela SS 2014 Presentation If there's one thing we can all take away from the beauty looks at the Spring/Summer 2014 New York Fashion Week shows, it's that the nude lip trend is HUGE, and it won't be fizzling out any time soon. As you may recall, it was also a hit...
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...
InternDIVA: My Take on NYFW SS14
My first Mercedes Benz Fashion Week experience was an absolute dream come true. From observing the runway to the perks at the tents, I found myself utterly star-stuck. Here are my top 3 favorite things I experienced at NYFW Spring/Summer 2014... 1. TECH CRAZE –...
DUDES DISH: Spartan Style
During your mid- twenties it’s easy to get into a routine: Wake up, go to work, leave work, go to the gym, eat dinner, go to bed, press restart in the morning. There’s not much opportunity for excitement in your day, beyond the woman muttering curses under her breath...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY EXCLUSIVE! Cesar Ramirez for Carlos Campos’ SS14
This past Sunday night brought me away from NFL Kickoffs to Milk Studios -- brimming with the finest in NY fashion in an homage to a different kind of football. In the Meatpacking District, where the scene is traditionally tight leather-hip with spiked...
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...
UNISEXXXY: Slip-In To Fall
I'm forever a fan of the change of seasons -- and you know a change in weather calls for a change in fashion! So toss the sandals aside, and ease your way back into socks & sneaks & boots. The summer/fall transition, as always, permits for some definite...
NYFW: Marimacho SS14 Collection, Deep See
While most fashion insiders were at Lincoln Center watching more elaborate runway shows on day three of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I made a stop in Williamsburg to join Brooklyn fashionistas and hipsters for cocktails, ear- poppin' music, a fast-paced runway show and...
NYFW: Candela SS2014 Presentation
There are many things fashionistas could say to describe what they see at New York Fashion Week. Elaborate hair and makeup. Exquisite dresses, gowns, suits, skirts, jackets. Sky-high stilettos. Bags and jewels. Best-dressed celebs. But the unexpected? We're always...
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.
UNISEXXXY: A Hint of Tint
Love color, but not quite sure you're ready for a permanent change? Sit tight... explore your beauty and have fun doing so! With SPLAT WASHABLES. Let me first say, looks can be deceiving! With my naturally chestnut-colored hair, I was a bit skeptical about this...
DUDES DISH: Trekking
Special shout-out to my good friends who just summited Mt. Kilimanjaro!!! A pretty fuckin awesome accomplishment, which inspired today’s post. Whether you are taking on the highest peak in Africa or, say, backpacking through India for six months (you know who you are)...
UNISEXXXY: Viva Vacay
Even if bliss or adventure awaits, getting ready for vacation can be stressful... What to pack. When to pack. How to pack. Packing for vacay reminds me of my childhood days prepping for the first day of school... Gearing up the backpack for whatever the new year would...
DUDES DISH: Golf Pro
I never really got into golf as a kid. And that’s mostly because it was only later in life that I figured out golf was simply a medium that allows you to drink copious amounts of beer while smoking cigars on a Sunday. Making the entire experience even better is the...
DUDES DISH: Fantasy Football Competitive Edge
About this time of year, business starts losing hours of productivity during the day for one reason and one reason alone: Fantasy Football. Don’t try to tell me you’re not pouring over spreadsheets at this very moment trying to find discrepancies in player...
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...
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....
DUDES DISH: Festival Swag
Loud beats, hot sun, cold beer. Not much more to ask for. So find yourself a local music festival this summer and dance your ass off. And in the meantime, jot down these tips so you know what to wear. It’s not called the “stunner-shade effect” for nothing....
UNISEXXXY: Bottoms Up, Tops Down
Guys. Gals. #Unisexxxy fashion is all about owning your style, and recognizing that whoever you are, you are TOO CUTE TO BOOT! Well this Summer, nothing is more unisexxxy than tanks. We ALL wear them well. To prove this look is gender neutral, wallet-friendly AND...
DUDES DISH: The Cool Down
I love summer. Just not the part with the intense heat and humidity. Don’t get me wrong, I would never trade a hot July day for a frigid February night – but there have to be better ways to beat the heat. Because there is nothing worse than leaving an...
DUDES DISH: It’s Hovi Baby
By now I’m sure the majority of you have heard Jay-Z’s Magna Carta … Holy Grail album one if not two (if not three) times. I’ve personally gone through it at least ten. It’s pretty damn good, and seems to get better each time. But, what did you expect from a man able...
UNISEXXXY: Everyone can use a little AA
This 3/4-sleeve knit cover-up is one of the purchases I made to add to my Summer Collection. It's the perfect throw-over for a cool summer night or a sunset at the beach. It's from American Apparel and is simply PERF for anyone and everyone. Styling the look...
DUDES DISH: Tank Time
There’s nothing more attractive than a guy with a deep and pronounced sweat stain on his back? Said NOBODY ever. As the mercury in the thermometer continues to rise, it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep clothes on. So in order to stay cool and look fresh...
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...
DUDE’S DISH: So you wanna be a Wiseguy??
Sadly yesterday we saw the passing of one of the greatest actors ever, James Gandolfini. I remember watching weekly as he effortlessly brought mob boss Tony Soprano to life – showcasing the problems of running a criminal empire while dealing with the duties of...
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. ...
DUDES DISH: Fired Up
I can say without question I am happier on the beach than anywhere else. In the winter, it’s pretty tough to get people enthusiastic about going to the beach. Something about it being freezing – I really don’t understand the hesitation. But in the summer,...
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...
DUDES DISH: Man Tools
With Father’s Day around the corner, it got me thinking part of being a positive male role model is having the ability to quickly and effectively solve problems. When you are without a bottle opener; you find a fence. When there isn’t enough closet space...
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...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Beach Bag Buys
Summer is quickly approaching which means warm, sunny beach days ahead. What better way to start getting excited than to prep your beach bag?! Check out some of my fave must-have items... 1. SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint by Coola I love this brand because they have...
DUDES DISH: Surf Style
Hands down my favorite thing to do in the entire world is surf. There is something about sitting out in the water waiting on the perfect wave while taking in the oceans endless beauty. For those couple hours I honestly think I know what self-actualization...
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...
DUDES DISH: Towel Off
Hope everyone had a killer Memorial Day weekend!! I know it’s not just me excited for the beginning of summer and laying out on the beach. But before jumping into this week’s post I would first like to say thank you to all of our service men and women, past and...
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...
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...
UNISEXXXY: BEM the BOOM
For centuries, music reigns among the most stimulating artistic expressions. Regardless of genre, some tune is sure to stir the soul and captivate the body. Music powers us through the day, and into the night. Music also brings a sense of belonging and comfort. And...
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...
DUDES DISH: Shred in Style
That rising thermometer means just one thing: beach season is here. While we all long for the metabolism of a 16 year old, it may take some extra work to fit into those board shorts this summer. Time to swap out your morning bagel for a pressed juice and happy hour...
DUDES DISH: Cool Rider
Epic does not even begin to describe my Saturday last week. Driving a Lamborghini, traversing a six-story ropes course, and attending a Far East themed costume party. Sounds more like a bucket list than a single day. But I am an adrenalin junkie. Which...
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...
DUDES DISH: Getting Grilled
True story, I’m a California boy at heart. And there are many days where I would gladly trade surfing the subway for a morning surf session at Trestles followed by some homemade guac with chips and grilled carne asada. La Dolce Vita. Well it may be across the...
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...