DIVA DOES… COSMOlicious
Wednesday night was Cosmo's Summer Splash party at the Hudson Terrace in NYC and the Cosmo blogger girls (including yours truly) were all invited as VIP guests. I also had the privilege of giving mini-makeovers (lip & cheek) at the Clarisonic corner. So....
5 Tops To Wear With Leggings
Nearly 4 years after writing the original post, there’s still an undying interest on what to wear with leggings. You guys just can’t get enough. So for my leggings-obsessed readers, here are 5 Tops To Wear With Leggings. Fit for jeggings as well, of course, although...
DIVA DOES… MAC Hit the Pavement
When MAC hosts an event, best believe they do it right. And last Thursday's MAC PRO Hit the Pavement party under the NYC HighLine was no exception... In large part due to several key combinations: margaritas and music, food carts and street performers, body paint and...
Diva Dish: Freaky Footwear
File under So Bad It's Good. Or maybe Just Plain Genius. But I effin LOVE 'em!!!!!!! For a mere $1,195 these babies could be yours... or mine!!
Daily Diva: Sabine Feldmann
Had the privilege of doing makeup for the CFDA Awards last week on my dear friend and publisher of TeenVOGUE, Sabine Feldmann. The location - her corner office on the 10th floor of the Conde Nast building! The look - flawless skin and smoldering eyes! (Not...
Daily Diva: Tiffany Jones
Met the uber-fabulous Tiffany Jones not long ago at an event in Nolita and a friendship formed literally on the spot. I then had the pleasure of doing her makeup for the first-ever foundation fundraiser in Soho for her organization PINK CHOSE ME (<----...
Diva Dish: Oh, if I had $845 in spare change….
...I'd be ROCKIN' these heels right about now. Alexander McQueen Peep-Toe Skull Pumps are one click away at Saks. Very tempting....
Diva Dish: Lauren had a little L.A.M.B.
Was very happy to reacquaint myself with these little L.A.M.B.s yesterday. How I loooooooove warmer weather in NYC!! Even if it's not quite warm yet ;)
Diva Dish: It’s Here… DRESS WEATHER!!
And here are just a few of my picks online at SAKS, which is offering FREE SHIPPING through next wednesday april 13th with the promo code SORRY. (Don't know what they're sorry about but I'll take the complimentary service anytime!) For smiles and sunny days ahead......
DIVA DOES… The Lake & The Stars PRO SHOTS
"Named after a Victorian euphemism for a woman’s skill in the bedroom,The Lake and Stars intimates balance provocation and humor, intelligence and sensuality, for a new vision of feminine style." To see the PRO SHOTS by Philip Robertson from The Lake & Stars...
Diva Dish: Orange Crush
Fully crushing on this neon chiffon scarf from Miguelina. FULLLLLLLY. It's the perfect burst of color to brighten winter's all-black-everything. You could choose the electric yellow or the hot pink if the mood struck I suppose, but I go bold. Neon orange, please....
DIVA DOES… The Lake & The Stars
Did backstage beauty today for The Lake & Stars fashion show with Elisa Flowers (key artist), Angelique Velez and Ananda Khan. The hero product - MAC Lipmix in ORANGE (you know it, divas!! that's our lipcolor for spring!) over...
DIVA DOES… Victoria’s Secrets for Valentine’s Day??
Lingerie, Lipstick and Lasting Fragrance!! Lingerie - the new LOVE bra avail in demi, balconet and strapless is a push-up collection in colors and prints you're sure to... well... love Lipstick - a classic red pout in a shade aptly...
Diva Dish: Platwedge
Wait just a minute... (Christian Louboutin Patent & Cork Platform Sandal @ shopstyle) Is it a platform? A heel? A wedge? How about a platwedge? A wedgeel? Or just plain ridiculous? You tell me. But get ready for more of its kind cause if you're...
Diva Dish: What to wear with that Orange Pout??
These, of course!!Thank you, Neiman Marcus, for sending me this very happy image today. It almost makes me forgive you for the debacle that was my last gift order. But I won't get started on that. Because these brought me to my happy place.
Diva Dish: If your cups don’t runneth over…
...then you HAVE to buy this French connection top for $168!!!It's the perfect transition top from winter to spring in a gorgeous neutral and sick cut. And I really really wanted it. Until I saw the back: A shot to the heart. Now of course...
Diva Dish: I’m Like A Bird
Loving my new feathers necklace from Aldo. Just $20!! It came a little longer but I took out links for a stronger statement.
Diva Dish: Nothin’ says pickmeup…
... like pretty platform pumps! And after a few rough days, I happened upon some retail therapy on my way to the gym. Yet another price to pay for living in Soho. But for my budget divas, I'm happy to report they weren't designer, even if I plan to make them look that...
Daily Diva: Reason To Shine
GUEST POST BY DIVALICIOUS INTERN BRITTANY GACCIONE As with all holidays that fall in the month of December that require you to look and feel your best, my 22nd birthday was no different. And as the intern DIVA, I had to represent ;) I searched and struggled to...
DIVA DISH: 10 Days Til Christmas – Ice Queen
HEART THIS!!! Ever been called an Ice Queen? Told your "heart's cold as ice"? Been mad at a lover and iced him out? I may or may not have been guilty of all three during points in my life... and those points may or may not have been really...
DIVA DISH: 20 Days Til Christmas – Love & Support
The best gift you can give this holiday season?? Love and support. And if you've got a FIT DIVA on your list to shop for, believe me - she'll fall in LOVE with the unparalleled SUPPORT she'll get from the Natori Performance Sports Bra....
DIVA DISH: Winterizing
GUEST POST BY DIVALICIOUS INTERN BRITTANY GACCIONE Intern Brittany here... It’s that time of year when we begin browsing for potential gifts for our friends and family, and of course a few here and there for ourselves... obvi. Here are some things I'm into this...
DAILY DIVA: Ugly Chic
I saw this Sherlock Holmes meets Japanese geisha cape in H&M not long ago while in LA for work. It was sort of hideous, and yet strangely hot. Falling into the confusing category I like to call Ugly Chic. I had to have it. And did I mention it was only about $60?...
DIVA DISH: Nothin’ But LOVE
FACT: My friend Ali & I ♥ us some shoes! So I wasn't surprised that she splurged on the Georgina Goodman LOVE heels we saw featured in magazines this summer. Lust almost always comes at a price and she was prepared to pay it. But I was shocked and then...
DIVA DOES… Bump Watch
Went shopping today in LA with my prego girlfriend Lucy. She's due in January and it's right about the time for new (read: bigger) bras and some maternity clothing. We popped into Pea in a Pod for both. While she was in the dressing room, I caught a glimpse of a...
DIVA DOES… A Shot to the Head… of Reality
There are several things I would say I do well. Some I think I do exceptionally well. And then there are the things I have to do on occasion but just do not come natural to me. In fact, if you asked me (someone who is insanely perfectionistic and therefore at...
DIVA DOES… I am woman, see me roar.
Been feeling a little animalistic these past couple days. As in GRRRRRRRRRR. You could say the roar of my inner lioness (I'm a Leo) is not one to be stifled. So for the shoot I did yesterday with the creative geniuses at Badger&Winters, I...
Commandments Addendum – More on Leggings
In October of 2007, I wrote a post called The 10 Commandments of Leggings. It is still among the most clicked upon to this day. In fact, along with smoky eyes and hair straightening processes , it is a HUGE source of blog traffic. Every day women are typing in...
DIVA DISH: Over Armor
Body jewelry is SO HOT right now. This line, featured today in Daily Candy, reminds me of the jewelry we used for the Surface magazine spread last week. Really cool stuff. photo: armorjewelry.com
DIVA DOES… Under Pinnings
More behind the scenes from the Treasure Hunter video shoot... Day 2 shot in Dumbo. That's BK, baby. miss milena ready to rock milena on jay street the director john carlucci and milena down by the water, he is wearing those jeans for the sake of art me & milena...
DIVA DOES… Make Me Up, then Pin Me Down
SNEAK PREVIEW!!!! Here are some behind the scene pics from pop rock band Pin Me Down's latest video for the song Treasure Hunter. I did hair & makeup :) Cannot wait to post a hotlink to the final video. We're shooting the street scenes in...
Diva Dish: Tie Me Up and Wu Me
Is it a bowtie? A belt? A hair accessory? A brooch? However you wanna wear it, believe me you'll be wu'd be the duality of its equal parts simplicity and fabulosity. I personally never met a bow that didn't long for some rock-n-roll edge. And York Wu fulfilled on...
DIVA DISH: Hello, Herve
Who knew the BCBG on Lincoln Road in South Beach also housed a mini Herve Leger boutique?! LOVE. I tried on several signature bandage dresses while on a shopping spree this past weekend. The price points are so steep it's kind of hard to breathe up in...
DIVA DISH: Ten Ten in Twenty Ten
I got me a new jewelry making and repair spot in 2010 and I'm sooooo happy. After Femmegems left the hood, I was pretty distraught. Not like this place is in a neighborhood I'm so happy to frequent (dead smack in the heart of Times Square),...
Diva Dish: Braving the Storm – City Girl Survival Guide
NYC girls get around ... town!! .... using the subway, bus and as Jay Z distinguishes - yellow cab, gypsy cab, dollar cab. But when a blizzard strikes, sometimes the best bet is to stay close to home and simply get around on two well-soled and well-protected...
DIVA DISH: All that glitters is not gold
Some gold glitters. And some gold... doesn't. And that's more and more often the kind I prefer. To complement this fall's lip trend, I'm loving the season's matte gold. Because sometimes dull is really diva-lish in disguise. Like these hot little pyramid studs I...
DIVA DOES… Little Devil
My favorite little devil came to visit me this weekend! And, no, this is NOT a halloween reference, as we think halloween is best served for girls who are dying to be sexy but don't have the guts every day. Since we bring it on all the time, we don't need a special...
DIVA DOES… The Corner Office
I was privileged to recently attend an Estee Lauder event where they revealed the fifteen "pink" products that will give back to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation this October. I took home all the products and had a field day playing with them. More to come...
DIVA DISH: Personalized Stuff
When I was a little girl, I started a 'business' with my friends where we personalized... stuff. It was cleverly named Personalized Stuff. We designed seashells, towels and other random items using bubble letters and the customer's name. ...
DIVA DOES… Say I DO… Love My SHAPE
I’ve been told I’m somewhat of a commitment-phobe, always teetering with one foot in and one foot out. But this fall, I’m making a real commitment. I’m taking a vow and I’m not taking it lightly. But to backtrack for a second, as some of you know my...
DIVA DISH: Metal Pointu’s
Very rarely do I do a double-take. It's not that I'm not easily impressed - which is maybe kind of true - but more often, I am deeply focused and not aware of my surroundings. So I was walking home from the beloved internet cafe last week (update: I...
DIVA DISH: Faking It
I'm a pro at playing the part. It's not because I'm tired. I have no headache. And I'm not adverse to doing the work and exerting the effort. It's just that I take pride in my performance which I believe to be equal, if not superior, to the real...
DIVA DOES… Hey, I put some NEW SHOES on and suddenly everything is right
Photo: SCB Hot new heels are better than the best boyfriend. They keep you lifted. They make you feel sexy. They support you. And you are better with them, than on your own two feet. There's never any doubt you're the right fit. You're...
DIVA DISH: File Under ‘Recessionista Chic’
Sigerson Morrison for Target Studded Peep-Toe I am wearing these Tar-JSHAY "gold" studded peeps today and feeling like a million bucks. Especially since they cost me only THIRTY-SEVEN. Seriously. I love them and they are the most comfortable heels ever. ...
DIVA DISH: a case STUDy in fierceness
Casadei Photos: Revolve, Miu Miu Photos: SCB I will be planning entire outfits around these beloved new additions to my shoe collection. Studs are the fierceness. There are no words. Just...
DIVA DOES… Melting Martyrs
I understand, and at times endure, suffering for fashion (shout out to my new 7" platforms), but it's not like the most miserable among us earn eternal style salvation. So I just can't comprehend how in 80+ degree heat and 90+ percent humidity, NYC girls are...
New Religion (Leggings Lesson)
Very important question posed by a reader who happened upon my blog through the following search words: Is it bad to wear leggings to church? The rule is quite simple and you can always refer to my very first post entitled 'The 10 Commandments of Leggings' to find it....
DIVA DISH: Can You Take Me Higher
Some days you wake up to sad news or you find yourself disappointed by a friend who let you down or you realize that simply loving someone isn't always enough. And sometimes those things happen all at once. Diagnosis: You're crushed. Rx: You need a lift. I recently...
DIVA DOES… Fashion Crimes & Misdemeanors
I have a confession. I have been charged with numerous crimes of which I am guilty: CHARGE: Accused of being matchy-matchy. An insult that under no circumstance should be hurled recklessly. I personally call it "put together" but I can't lie - I do have a panache for...
DIVA DOES… Thanks Be To…
Oh, the things a girl these days should be thankful for can go on and on. A list as impressive in size as it is in scope. And as we approach the official, annual day of thanks this week - I figured I'd call out select things that make my life that much better. Thanks...
The 10 Commandments of Leggings
…from a girl who swore she’d never wear them (this time around) (1) I don’t care how great your ass looks, it should not be showing. Ladies – find the right tops to wear with your leggings! (2) Wear them under a skirt and be forewarned – it’s probably best left for...