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...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Fall’in for PIXI!
I was lucky enough to have THE Ms. DIVAlicious herself ( a.k.a Lauren Cosenza) paint my face with some new fun-for-fall beauty products... from much-loved brand, PIXI! I first found PIXI while perusing the aisles of Target, bringing me to purchase the tinted...
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 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...
Get On The Matte: 3 Products for a Matte Finish
Ever look in the mirror in the morning and think, "Wow, my makeup looks great!" and by the end of the day you're wondering, "How did my face get SO shiny, and where did my makeup disappear to?" Well, these have been my thoughts on numerous occasions. Between exposure...
A New Necessity: Pond’s Luminous Finish BB+ Cream Review
Four weeks ago I never thought I would need a BB Cream in my daily regimen. Today I hardly leave the house without applying it! Pond’s Luminous Finish BB+ Cream has made me a devout convert. My former routine started with Shiseido Perfect Refining Liquid Foundation,...
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...
Spokesperson Denise Richards Dishes at OROGOLD’s NYC Flagship
Ever wonder if celebs really are as beautiful in person? Well, I can say (with no embellishment) that Denise Richards, 42, is just as stunning up close - in fact, she looks better than ever! And I'm about to tell you the secret to her glowing and seemingly flawless...
THE DISH WITH DDR: How To Get THE Perfect Brows
The eyebrow mastermind, Anastasia of Beverly Hills, has done it yet again with her newest addition to the brow world, The Brow Genius Kit. This kit, that you can purchase at Sephora stores or online at Anastasia Beverly Hills, is all about long-wear. It's perfect...
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...
InternDIVA: A Boost of Bronze + A Fiery Attitude
With Summer coming to an end and bittersweet feelings rolling in for the Fall season, us divas are preparing not only for a change in temperature, but for a change in trends too. Whether you automatically know the drill when it comes to cold weather or not, there's no...
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… 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...
Glitter
I have become obsessed with glitter! How do I keep it in place? If I want to use it on my eyelids, lips, face, body, are there products to use as a base so that it will stay put?
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...
InternDIVA: Dermablend SkinPerfector Blemish and Oil-Clearing Primer
Putting on foundation during the warmer months is always a challenge. As if half my face melting off isn’t enough, my combo skin isn’t necessarily the best out there to begin with. With occasional red blotches, dry spots, countless pores and breakouts, my skin is...
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,...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Milano Makeup
Recently I traveled to Italy to explore the land of wine, cheese and …………….makeup! I mean, how could I not stop to check out what cosmetics Milan had to offer while enjoying a heavenly gelato cone after visiting the historical Duomo?! I happily came across Kiko...
InternDIVA: L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipstick in Violet Chiffon
I know it's a huge trend this summer but I finally discovered (drumroll, please!)...my perfect combo of lipstick and lipgloss in one! In an H-O-T shade, no less.Which is kind of amazing news.Because I'm not exactly a lipgloss girl, nor am I a total lipstick fanatic.So...
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… 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...
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,...
THE DISH WITh DDR: Saving (Summer) Face
Summer is all about the no-makeup makeup. It is a time of year to wear the least amount but still have flawless, glowing skin. I personally hate to wear anything heavy on my face when the days are hot and humid. Dense foundation just doesn't feel good. So I hunted...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Top 5 Bridal Beauty Must-Haves
Are those wedding bells I hear? Tis the season to tie the knot! Get beautified and stay gorge all throughout your wedding day (and night!) with my bridal beauty tips... #1 - Get Primed: Primer is key. Make sure before applying a stitch of makeup, skin is...
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...
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...
Up Your Batting Average: Loreal Shocking Extensions Mascara
When I was a little girl and my grandfather explained that I would soon be spending most of my days away from him in a building with other children and a teacher, I was skeptical. We had a good thing going, Grandpa and me, and I wasn't sure I was keen to spend my...
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...