InternDIVA: Backstage Beauty at Charlotte Ronson AW15
The beauty look for Charlotte Ronson AW15 was titled as “The Grungy Girl Next Door”. In translation, the models were intended to portray an effortless everyday appearance that wasn’t perfect but still spoke to that “It Girl”.MAKEUP by James Vincent for Mehron...
InternDIVA: Fashion Week Survival
Whether you're part of Fashion Week because you're a makeup artist, a model, a stylist, a blogger, an editor - this time of the year can get undeniably stressful for all involved. At the end of the day, it's all about making the most of the experience, but also being...
REVIEW: Cricket’s Ultra Smooth Professional Hair Dryer Infused With Argan Oil & Keratin Protein
As much as I love makeup, my hair has always come first. I would rather leave the house without my war paint than have my hair looking like a hot mess. I’ve always said that if there’s one thing every girl should know how to do, it’s how to blow out your own hair! So...
UNISEXXXY: Let’s Talk Brows
It's an essential in life. Grooming. Taking care of yourself speaks volumes. To many, in fact, I'd say they subconsciously consider hygiene to be a person's first impression. Let's face it. There are certain unwritten societal rules. Judging a person's...
Cruelty-Free Travel Must-Haves Made Easy
Happy 2015, Divas! It's hard to believe that were almost through the first month of the new year. The holiday whirlwind has come to a close and it's time to relax and kick back, right? (Yeah, ok!) Right after the new year, my husband and I took our honeymoon. It was...
DIVA DISH: Braidies Braid Bands
New year, new braid! I am LOVING these MIA beauty faux-hair braided stretchy headbands. Different style braidies (all under $10) come in a variety of shades ranging from blonde to black. Can you say SUPER CUTE? I tested the Fishtail Braidie and the Thick...
A Goody-ol’ Time at Pucker NYC
Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to attend a holiday event sponsored by Goody at Pucker Makeup Studio. The room was split into two, one part hair, and one part makeup. It was a glamour party! After meeting Julio Sandino, co-creator...
Dip-Dyed Diva
Hey Divas, have you ever wanted to dip-dye your strands, but never wanted to fully commit? Mia Beauty has your solution! Clip-N-Dipped Ends are clip-in color! Bonus creds: they are totally able to curl, straighten, and be...
UNISEXXXY: 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
Gifting is personal. With regard to your personality and your recipient. It sounds cliche' but it is the thought that counts. So let's all think UNISEXXXY...as in Universal Beauty. Fashion. Design. Lifestyle. For a range of budgets and varying style and taste, here...
A (Faux) Bow On Top
By this time of year, holiday looks are in full-drive! The holidays are a Diva's favorite time of year because we can dress up as glam as we want, no questions asked! Mia Beauty Faux Hair Accessories are a perfect compliment to any outfit, and I...
UNISEXXXY: Hair Care Share
Do girls run the world? Whether or not you agree with Beyonce... I know this much is true: Mother Nature does! We have no control over her, but we must alter our habits accordingly. Whether its the way we dress or how we care for ourselves, it...
UNISEXXXY: Color Rebel for Pebbles
Every once in awhile, I think we all get that bug to let loose. Or make a change. What better time than Halloween?! Naturally a brunette, and blessed with a thick mane, I chose Pebbles Flintstone to be my temporary identity shift. But, how authentic would a...
InternDIVA: Calling all Curly Girls, Pureology may change your hair’s life!
I don’t know about you DIVAS, but I look forward to fall every year because my curly hair finally gets a break from its summer-long frizz. My hair is naturally pretty wavy and curly - I have my good and bad days. But, ever since I chopped my hair off last winter, it's...
InternDIVA: How to Grow Your Eyelashes (and Eyebrows) Naturally
Long, flirty lashes are always in --- it's a diva necessity! In today's world, the modern diva can easily (or sometimes not so easily, depending on her skill level) achieve fuller lashes with a pair of falsies. False lashes are a great way to spice up any eye look --...
Backstage Beauty: Charlotte Ronson SS15
Inside the (Backstage) Beauty To mimic the whimsical aesthetic of the clothing from Charlotte Ronson SS15, Key Makeup Artist Dani Fonseca misted Temptu airbrush on eyes, lips and face. Batiste Dry Shampoo was used to prep hair before soft...
InternDIVA: End of Summer Blues
After a Summer filled with new discoveries, it's time for a little reflection! I came across a number of amazing products in the past few months that have become my new go-to's on a regular basis. Here are four of my personal Summer favorites in shades of B L U...
DIVA DISH: Who Braided Best (Mel vs Marlena)
So braids... ...they are officially EVERYWHERE with no signs of going ANYWHERE ANYTIME soon. The longevity is kind of shocking -- and in keeping with nail art and ombré hair, they're no longer a trend but instead just another way to change things up. So we tried...
DIVA DISH: Bathtime Buddies
It's been wayyyy too long since my last tropical paradise getaway and I've haven't been able to carve out time for a luxurious day at the spa since god-knows-when, but I do always find a few minutes a week to make the most of bathtime. Enter my current Bathtime...
DIVA DOES… A Hair Housecall
You may wonder what happens when celeb (and hottie) hairstylist Dominick Pucciarello (current clients include Chrissy Teigen and Adriana Lima) makes a friendly weekend trip over to your new apartment in BK. Well my divas.... WONDER. NO. MORE. He brings the...
The Dish with DDR: Banish the Bloat…Naturally!
Ladies! I have some groundbreaking, (well for me anyway) discoveries that I must share! If you’re like most females, who experience pre-menstrual cramps and don’t love the fact of popping a pill to ease the pain, and would prefer a more natural way, I think I...
DIVA DOES… The Kattia Solano of Butterfly Studio Salon Interview
A lot, and I mean A LOT, of my industry friends get their hair done at Butterfly Studio Salon. I'm talking media and publishing friends, beauty and fashion friends, ad agency friends... I would actually be hard pressed to find someone in the business who hasn't been....
InternDIVA: Go Green
I've decided to do a little experimenting with my usual “go-to” looks and routines this summer. I guess you can say I’m more of a “plain Jane” when it comes to fashion and beauty. But I think it’s time to change it up! Starting with color... There’s nothing wrong with...
GIVEAWAY! You Name It June Giveaway
JUNE GIVEAWAY!!! Win this killer collection of summer goodies including NUANCE by Salma Hayek Blue Agave Shampoo and Conditioner L'ORÉAL Boost It Blow Out Heatspray DERMADOCTOR Shrinking Beauty Body Beautiful Lotion ALMAY Oil Free Gentle Eye Makeup Remover Pads...
DIVA DOES… The Deconstructed Braid
We keep doing these kickass braids for our weekly Cosmo beauty tutorial series (seriously ooh and aaah worthy). And even though I work in the beauty industry and am well aware of the trends, I honestly don't think I've done one on myself since grade school....
DIVA DOES… Pantene Head to Head Hair Tutorials
Want to rock a summer updo or a poolside ponytail? Of course you do!! In this video series I shot with SELF for Pantene, I first show how to achieve a super high pony (think Madonna Blonde Ambition tour) while Melissa from TeenVOGUE teaches how to...
Y Gallery Salon Hair Makeover: Summer-Friendly Tresses
Photos by David Frasquillo It’s that time of year. Everyone (including me!) is getting their hair beautified for the summer season. Whether it’s a short cut to help keep the heat off, or bright highlights to get that golden-goddess effect, most of us...
DIVA DISH: Sephora Eyebrow Stencil Kit
Bold brows are in and looks like they’re staying a while. So if you’re not Cara Delevingne blessed, and you also can’t freehand a brow with pencil or powder for the life of you, well then -- Sephora stencils to the rescue... The Sephora Collection Fall In Line...
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...
DIVA DOES… DIVAfaves
DIVAfaves has launched and I am sooo excited to finally share this page with you! I am always asked what I use on myself and also what's in my pro kit, so brand spankin' new to the site is a continually updated list of my current and all-time BEAUTY FAVES....
DIVA DOES… highlights…underlights…peekaboo-lights??
Announcement!!! I got highlights... although they're more like underlights... or maybe peekaboo lights. They are some sort of lights. And these air-dry pics don't even do them justice. But I love them. The backstory: I wanted a change for summer. I did not want...
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...
A Perfect Finish: Cezanne Introduces Formaldehyde-Free Keratin Treatment
If there’s anyone who can give us the scoop on smoothing treatments, it’s Meghan Springmeyer (who has tested Redken Shape Control permanent retexturizing and Julien Farel’s Zero Frizz Quickie keratin technology). In an effort to maintain soft, straight locks,...
InternDIVA: The Garnier Dynamic Duo
It's Friday and the week is finally over. You're exhausted from work, but still have the energy to go out and celebrate the fact that you've survived a stressful Monday to Friday. You immediately make plans with the girls and are determined to look extra hot for your...
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY EXCLUSIVE! Nathan Johnson for Leanne Marshall Fall 2014
I know I LOVE a makeup look at fashion week when there's no way I'll wait til the next season to recreate it. This killer cat-eye from Leanne Marshall Fall 2014 was one I'm already envisioning the right outfit and event to debut. Good thing I got the backstage beauty...
NYFW: Naeem Khan Backstage Beauty
Check out my backstage beauty coverage of Naeem Khan Fall Winter 2014 HERE, including tips and tricks from James Boehmer for NARS and Sally Hershberger herself. XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted...
NYFW: Noon by Noor FW14
Check out DIVAlicious Intern GaYoung's coverage of the Noon by Noor Fall Winter 2014 collection HERE, including **of course** the showstopping hair and makeup! XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted...
NYFW: Layana Aguilar Fall/Winter BLOOM 2014 Collection
This season, many designers stepped away from the Lincoln Center tents and into other parts of New York City to present their Fall/Winter collections (perhaps a new NYFW trend in the making). Layana Aguilar was one of those designers. "Even though I'm Brazilian, I'm...
The Dish with DDR: Get Beach Hair Now!
So, as the North East gets pounded with snow storm after snow storm, I can't help but try to think of the warm beach days that are approaching (118 days to be exact). To get me there a little quicker I've been using Toni & Guy's Sea Salt Texturizing...
NYFW: Ivan Aguilar Fall/Winter 2014 Collection
Check out DIVAlicious Contributor Jessica Angeles' coverage of the hair, makeup and, of course, fashion from Ivan Aguilar's Fall/Winter 2014 collection HERE. XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted...
NYFW: Charlotte Ronson Fall/Winter 2014
Check out DIVAlicious Contributor Michelle Weiss' coverage of Charlotte Ronson's eclectic Fall/Winter 2014 collection HERE. XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted beauty/fashion expert, an on-camera...
NYFW: Helmut Lang AW14 Beauty
I break down the minimalist-meets-punk beauty look from the Helmut Lang AW2014 show HERE. #rocknroll XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted beauty/fashion expert, an on-camera personality and spokesperson,...
NYFW: Wildfox AW14
Check out DIVAlicious Contributor Michelle Weiss' coverage of the whimsical Wildfox Fall 2014 collection HERE. #ineedadrink XOLC Lauren Cosenza is the creator and editor-in-chief of DIVAlicious, a trusted beauty/fashion expert, an on-camera...
InternDIVA: ColorMe Professional Temp Hair Color
ColorMe Temporary Hair Color in Orchid First off, HAPPY NEW YEAR DIVAS! I hope you all made some wonderful memories over the holidays, leaving 2013 on a good note and entering 2014 with a positive attitude. Self-growth and maturity were huge for me in 2013, so for...
InternDIVA: Goá Full Moon Hair Conditioner
CONFESSION: From the time I was a baby till I reached about 8 years old, my parents gave me a haircut that equaled a 1990's horror film. It was Halle Berry gone wrong, and there was never a time when I came out of the hair salon not crying. So from the moment my...
The Dish with DDR: Don’t Dread the Dry Season!
Winter is quickly approaching and with it, head to toe dryness! Don’t fret though, I’m here to tell you about two products that may just hold the secret to keeping your hair and skin hydrated throughout the frigid months ahead. For me, the first parts to...
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....
The Top 5 Red Carpet Secrets You Need To Know
Erica Gonzalez (left), Gina Guercia (center), Edgar Parra (second to right), Jackie Gomez (right) Team Photo: Courtesy of Magdiel Baez Want to know the red carpet beauty secrets of celebrities like Beyonce, Zoe Saldana, Zooey Deschanel, Kristen...
InternDIVA: Mixed Chicks Spring Bands
For many of us college Divas, these past two weeks have been straight #GRINDMODE. I hope you all survived midterms just as I (barely) did, and I have a few exam-week essentials I'd like to thank for that. From double-shot espresso coffees to one-liter coconut water...
REVIEW: Julien Farel’s Vitamin Restore and Vitamin Smooth
Photo: Courtesy of Julien Farel After witnessing Meghan’s gorgeous hair transformation at Julien Farel’s salon in June, I was convinced something pretty spectacular was in the products. To my delight, a bottle of Julien Farel Haircare Vitamin: Restore was shipped...
REVIEW: KERASTASE K spray a porter
While I love to rock out to a little 80’s in my iPhone and my closet, I am not a big fan of going "vintage" with my hair. Whether it’s sticky strands, crunchy curls or greasy tresses - the 80s always seem to bring about the worst in hair looks. To add more...
Review: L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Nourishing Shampoo
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been testing and trying different hair products. I'm always searching for various products and styles that best fit my hair, and of course make me look good! As far as my daily hair regimen, there isn’t much... I wash my hair every...