InternDIVA: The Mason Pearson
When it comes to skincare, fragrances, and makeup, I’m high maintenance all around. If I need a new eyeliner, I research for days: I cross-reference blogs, read customer reviews, and stay at Sephora for hours until I find THE ONE. But in the world of haircare, it’s a...
REVIEW: John Frieda Hydrate+Rescue Deep Conditioner
I am a fairly positive person, but think I may be the ultimate pessimist when it comes to "restoring" hair. Over the years I have teased, blow-dried, curled, and of course, flattened, my locks in ways so creative that I often wonder if I should document them in some...
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:...
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 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...
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...
InternDIVA: Molton Brown Volumising Shampoo + Conditioner Review
You know that one beauty product that no matter how far or wide you look or how many different brands you go through, it just never seems to give the desired result? The result you desperately need? Welcome to my life. Thanks to my genes, fine thin hair is the only...
UNISEXXXY: In a New York Minute
I had a wedding to go to and was in need of a quick pick-me-up! As in... Skin. Smile. Strands. Mask of Magnaminty SKIN. Of course a day at the spa with a one-hour facial would have been FANTABULOUS! But, let's be real, time and/or money...
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...
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...
The Dish with DDR: Good and Green
If it’s good enough for a small child, it’s good enough for me! Seriously. Loving this pure hair detangler made for kids by Little Green! I have extra coarse hair so even after I condition in the shower, I still need an extra boost of moisture when I...
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...
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 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...
Summer’s Not Over: 3 Beauty Must-Haves to Restock this Month
Somehow it's already August (seriously?!)... and though the summer season will soon come to a close, those sky-high temps certainly aren't taking a break any time soon (especially for us New Yorkers!) I know I for one am not a fan of damaging sunburns, melting makeup...
InternDIVA: WEN Nourishing Mousse Review
Thanks to the Hair Gods, I have been "blessed" with fine, thin hair. Yes, it is great waking up and not having to turn on the blow dryer or straightener, but flat hair isn't exactly something to rave about either. Unfortunately, hair products haven't been my best...
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...
The Keratin Quickie – Get a Little Bang for Your Buck
If there's one thing we all know about keratin treatments, it's that they smooth and straighten hair. But is the imminent damage worth the temporary fix? While most keratin treatments deliver on leaving a lasting silky finish (for a good chunk of change), your hair is...
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...
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...
Easy Bombshell Waves
You know those curling irons that allow you to adjust heat settings? And then sometimes you still don't get quick enough results? As a girl with long locks, I tend to be impatient with my hair (unless I'm going out for a special occasion). But that all changed...
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...
Runway Recap: 3 Fall Beauty Trends You Can Try Now
If you're anything like me, trying new trends before they even become trends is part of your beauty regimen. While spring beauty annually consists of eye-popping colors, bright lips and golden skin, sometimes a more subdued approach is just what you need for a...
UNISEXXXY: Sunday SpaDay
Life is a hustle. And life in New York City is a constant grind. But wherever you live, if you want to be unisexxxy, you better find an hour a week to devote to yourself. How? Turn Sunday into SpaDay!Here are my Top 6 At-Home Products and Treatments for both boys and...
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...
Dry Shampoo
HI!!! I'm thinking of trying a dry shampoo? Have you used any that are a must buy?Thanks for the help!XOXO~Kristina
UNISEXXXY: The Debut Post
How do you define sexy?To me, sexy is self-confidence plus self-expression.A unique style. A bold statement. A daring look.Everyone has a mind of his or her own so why not own your style?Why not redefine sexy??This post will be the first in a recurring series where I...
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!
Will Lash Extensions Make Your Lashes Fall Out?
LDiva, It's the weekend before the big trip (thanks SO much for the extensive in-flight tip sheet, I have it all ready, even the Sephora samples). I wanted to get extensions on my lashes this weekend but my gf says her lashes fell out and so did her friend's...
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...
Pureology Precious Oil Review
So, summer is over and if you’re anything like me you’ve probably had your fair share of chlorinated or salt water, which can wreak havoc on your strands. To get my hair back to normal, actually better than normal, I’ve been using Pureology’s Precious Oil...
Diva Dish: Power Serge
The name Serge Normant is synonymous with Hollywood glamour and high-fashion. From covers to catwalks, Serge has styled the manes of A-listers far and wide. So it only makes sense that his eponymous hair care line reeks of luxury. I recently had...
DIVA DOES… All Banged Up
Some days you may just feel stuck in a style rut. No worries, it happens to the best of us. The failproof cure: go to an extreme. On this particular day, I felt my long and layered hair wasn't doing much for me except weighing me down. Dull and depressing. Enter my...
Diva Dish: The Ultimate Diva Pack List
Back by popular demand and just in time for holiday travel… The Ultimate Diva Pack List ESSENTIALS ID, Passport, Wallet, Keys Tickets, Itinerary, Travel Documents Phone & Charger Ipod & Charger Camera & Charger Ipad/E-reader/Laptop & Charger Magazines,...
Diva Dish: The UnBlowout
Whether it's running around to the tents and then the after-parties during New York Fashion Week (like many of my city friends just did) or running after a 5-year old with infant twins in your arms (like one of my Brooklyn best friends does daily) or running a women's...
DIVA DOES… Stevie Nicks, Style Icon
The soundtrack to my college years most definitely has some Fleetwood Mac! Check out my latest on the gypsy glam goddess that is Stevie Nicks HERE, complete with my product recos to recreate her signature style. Straight from her painted lips: “By the...
DIVA DOES… Salma Hayek, Beauty Icon
For the second post in my Beauty Icon Series on makeup.com, I honor a personal fave who's back on the scene and looking as good as ever!! Some women look good for their age. Others just look good. I mean, hellooooooo 45!! Check out some snippets...
Diva Dish: Boys Club
This one's for the boys! The über-talented Jéröme Obry, currently at the prestigious Martial Vivot Salon Pour Hommes, offered a complimentary hot shave and haircut to a Divalicious fan. I was thrilled when Christopher Smyth agreed to try the service and be...
Diva Dish: Get a Grip.
There can be no better time to test a dry shampoo/mattifying hair product than post-spin-class. Which is exactly when I popped open the Redken Powder Grip 03. And I was super skeptical. A lot of dry shampoos/mattifiers that are powder-based look ashy and chalky -...
Diva Dish: 19 Days Til Christmas: Stuff for Her, Used by Him
If I didn't know better, I'd say over the years I've had a case of disappearing beauty product. But between boyfriends, "gay boyfriends", "gay husbands", guy friends, family members and so forth - I think I know who's hijacking the loot. If milkshakes bring all...
DIVA DOES… Backstage at the Victoria’s Secret 2011 Fashion Show
The most beautiful Angels on earth... in black liquid liner and pouty pink lips, not to mention insanely hot lingerie... strutting past Maroon 5, Nicky Minaj, Kanye and (someone squeeze me!!) Jay Z - whose surprise performance evoked a standing ovation from the likes...
DIVA DOES… The Cool Click
Leave it to superfab pro photographer Marcy Maloy to get me liquored up, in a bathtub no less, and then go on to capture these amazing headshots and publicity shots. Girl did good! Look out for them in beauty/fashion magazines and on websites and...
DIVA DOES… I Know You Seen Me On The Video (True)…
Playing some SERIOUS catch-up now that NYFW has concluded. While I upload my pics and review my notes over the next few days (before heading off to LA with Victoria's Secret for the Gorgeous Launch next week), here are some fun videos from Fashion's Night Out one week...
DIVA DOES… She’ll Flatten YOU
... and you'll like it. That's right. My homegirl Kristan Serafino is the new spokesperson for the Kiss by Salon Tech Silicone Protexion Flat Iron. She's even got her headshot right on the front of the box. Go girl!!!!! And here are 11 reasons...
Diva Dish: 24 Days Til Christmas
I'm styling my hair a whole lot more these days. Not by choice but by necessity. This fringe is freakin high-maintenance. So I'm looking to trade up in the brush department and finally asked for a Mason Pearson, the only brush...
DIVA DOES… InterCoiffure – Logics Show!
I keyed backstage beauty recently for the Logics presentation at INTERCOIFFURE. It was sooooo much fun. The hair team, led by the incomparable Gina Khan, was insanely talented. The concept for Day 1 was Soft & Strong and Day 2, Global...
The 5 Commandments of Makeup for Bangs
Now that I've managed to learn how to style my bangs in all different ways, I realized I've also changed my makeup to better complement the cut. Cuz you gots to keep it bangin... ;) So -- for my girls on the fringe... THE 5 COMMANDMENTS OF MAKEUP FOR BANGS 1. Thou...
DIVA DOES… Brazilians Leaving NYC
Been hearing a lot about NYC (and national) salons no longer offering the Brazilian Blowout - among them Frederic Fekkai, John Barrett and rumor has it, Butterfly Studio Salon at the end of the month. According to WWD - Pierre Michel, NOT among my favorites...