DIVA DOES… The Gaggle
Meet The Gaggle authors Becky and Jess. I did makeup for them a while back for their book launch, which started with an actual funeral for traditional "dating." Kind of necessary as lord knows it's been pretty dead for a while now. Photos by Diane...
Daily Diva: The Mint Edition
I'm a big fan of LORAC cosmetics (Multiplex 3D Lashes and TANtalizer Bronzer, helloooo) so I was pretty excited when they shipped over samples of their Spring 2013 lineup. Before I even get started on shades and finishes, can we discuss product packaging??...
MAC Strobe Cream/Liquid
Dear LDiva, I totally fell in love with MAC Strobe Cream the other day. It left such a luminous glow on my skin and I just knew I needed to have it. Problem is, I don't exactly know how to use it. Is it an all-over moisturizer or more like a highlighter? And what is...
DIVA DOES… NakedFace
This is me in my apartment in #nakedface. No tan, no rest, no complimentary photo angle and most importantly, not a stitch of makeup. Home is probably the only place I’m completely comfortable in it and where only family, close friends, assistants/interns and the...
Diva Dish: It’s Electric (Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil)
On the runway, Michael Kors opted not for the lashline but instead the crease to place electric blue eyeliner on models in his Spring 2013 show. It was an instant hit. But this ain't the runway. And that may not suit your look or lifestyle. You can still have fun...
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...
Trend Spotting: Blood Orange Lips for Spring!
Right now, in the world of fashion, we are in the middle of a maj graphic black and white moment, which naturally, in the world of beauty, makes for the perfect occasion to wear a feisty lip color. For this super modern look, I tried Illamasqua lip...
Daily Diva: Sculpting Shayn
Not long ago, on our way home from a night out in NYC, my boyfriend and I found a wallet in the backseat of a cab. Nearly 10 years ago, I lost my own wallet in the back of a cab (at the end of a very fun night that turned not-so-fun with the realization that my...
Daily Diva: Power Pink
No one does pink like Victoria's Secret. And when I first saw the new Spring 2013 limited edition lipstick shades, it was love at first sight. These are not your typical soft, petal pinks. Far from it. They are supercharged and saturated statement lips. And...
Daily Diva: Easter Blue
Went down to DC to visit my college bestie, Emmylicious. Fortunately and unfortunately, we had our boyfriends with us. Fortunately, because we had a blast at the spy museum and playing skee ball and shuffleboard... and getting tapas and sushi and brunch and many many...
Lipstick Review: Maybelline Brazen Berry Color Sensational Vivids
When I opened the tube, Maybelline's Brazen Berry seemed like a euphemism. This was a stark purple! My beauty motto has always been keep it matte, keep it down low. The most adventurous I've gotten was blue eyeliner for five minutes for a night out in the...
GIVEAWAY! Springtime Essentials
Membership has its privileges... And here's the first! It's a Springtime Essentials mixed beauty bag that will be shipped to your doorstep to try and review... Springtime Essentials included are: Deborah Lippman Steppin' Out Nourishing Foot Cream, retail value...
Daily Diva: Jackie Gomez Face The Beauty 2013
Jackie Gomez is a top tier makeup artist, the Brand Ambassador for St. Tropez Tan and one of Beyonce's core glam squad members. She is also one of the nicest people in the business. In early February, Jackie hosted a party called Face The Beauty 2013 where...
Leftover Foundation
Dear LDiva,I never tan, I always burn - but despite this, my skin tone still changes with the seasons. This is really frustrating; I never get the glow, but still need to develop a new beauty routine! :(I mean, BB creams are okay because they adjust to the skin tone...
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...
Adventures From the Dark Side: The Vampy Lip
* Guest Post by Divalicious Featured Member Mariel Fuchs * I am what you might call a beauty loyalist. While I “ooh” “ahh” and “OGM” over trends galore, my daily go-to products spend their time comfortably snuggled up with one another in my...
Daily Diva: Seriously Sculpted
I kept on coming across this image (above) while searching for references for another project. I could not find the source but it was eeeeeverywhere. I was so taken by its use of light and dark to sculpt the face. Whereas traditional contouring and highlighting...
Diva Dish: Green Lighted
A few pops of green plus a crisp white tee and I was all set for St. Patrick's yesterday here in NYC. I absolutely love the texture of this NYX Slide On Pencil in Tropical Green. True to its name, it slides on creamy vibrant color to enhance and define eyes. I...
Daily Diva: Liquid Metallics
This makeup was inspired by my new liquid silver heels from Tar-jay. LOVES them and for $29.99 why not pick a trend that can transition from winter to spring? The star beauty products are MAC Pigments in Silver, Estee Lauder Pure Color Gelee...
Daily Diva: Sequin Clad
Loving these H&M sequin ankle-zip leggings! Paired 'em with my Electric Picks stacked guitar-pick bracelets. To complement all that bling, I went for a soft, sparkle-free face using Maybelline star products - Color Whisper lipcolor in Petal Rebel...
Daily Diva: Smoke Siren
We first saw this mod eye look on Ginnifer Goodwin at the Emmys... Not long after, we saw it on the runway at Marc Jacobs... And then we saw it on Mila Kunis on the cover of Allure... We loved it more and more each time. LIke a cute guy with an amazing...
Electric (Lip) Slide
Last week I stopped by LDiva’s for our regular product review meeting. She introduced me to this AHHHH-mazing product by Bodyography. I had never tried anything like it or even heard of the brand. Now out of all makeup products, I am a lip girl. My favorite items...
DIVA DOES… Loud Whisper
Maybelline Color Whisper is sheer, soft, stunning gel-based lipcolor. The shades are GORGEOUS. I like to think of it as a loud whisper. Because while I wouldn't say they pack a punch, they definitely give a love tap. The colors pop but don't overpower. File...
Spring Forward: Artistry Escape to Paradise
With spring just two months away how can you not daydream about an Escape to Paradise?! This color palette from Artistry available on March 1st is truly a cosmetic escape from the winter blues. The compact – which holds four eye shadows, two...
something different for a change
I saw this look in one of the fat March beauty/fashion issues and actually snapped a photo of the page with my iPhone to save it because I liked the eye makeup so much. In my youth I would walk into a hair salon with pages ripped out of my favorite magazines and tell...
The Morning After
Look, we can pretend we don't care what we look like post sleepover, but many of us do. I sure do! I am heading off for a week with a new boyfriend, and as much as he says he loves the natural look, I'd rather not have him see my loving eyes puffy in the...
Daily Diva: GoldenEye
Few things I love more than gold loose pigments on an olive-skinned beauty... For this lovely look, I pressed crushed pigment onto CB's lids from MAC's Surf the Ocean limited edition collection, which of course you can't get anymore. (As Robert Frost promised, nothing...
Daily Diva: Sealed with A (Trench) Kiss
As beauty girls, we talk about runway makeup being a lip look or an eye look, or even a cheek look. But more and more, season after season, it’s a complexion look. And it has to be flawless. And Burberry Prorsum nailed it for its Autumn/Winter 2013 show. The...
Daily Diva: How to Pop Green Eyes
Makeup for eye color. It's one of the things I am most often asked about. And while it's not rocket science it does involve color theory. As in, finding shades either adjacent to or opposite your eye color (or colors that are in your eyes like flecks of gold) and...
Diva Dish: Lips to Buzz About
Burt's Bees is giving us something to buzz about!! Long known for its beloved original clear lip balm with tingly peppermint flavor (which Senor Lechuga here cannot get enough of), Burt's Bees has set it sights on color. In keeping with the brand's heritage, the new...
Daily Diva: Lady D Lips & Lash
Long seductive lashes and a shiny red pout? WHAT could be more Valentines-appropriate?! According to DIVAlicious contributor Denise Del Russo, “Wearing a red lip is one of my fave looks because it’s so fast and easy! All you need to complete it is fresh skin...
Diva Dish: Team Veronica
Ever since I was a little girl I was Team Veronica all the way. And I had the stacks of comic books to show for it. I even made it my confirmation name, although she was no saint. So when MAC announced it's latest collaboration, Archie's Girls, I was truly besides...
Daily Diva: Bedazzled Beauty Dare
So I recently took these fun products and applied them to this pretty face... ...to get this DIOR inspired beauty look... SO FUN. Click HERE to read the simple steps I took and, of course, the reactions to Miss Denise all iced out. And as an added gift...
Daily Diva: Brenda Della Casa All Made Up, All Made Under
Behold my latest Makeup.com BEAUTY DARE. The brave subject: Brenda Della Casa The talented photographer: Aisha Singleton The look: MakeUNDER Click HERE to find out how we took Brenda from fully glam to softly stunning. And her thoughts on the dramatic...
Daily Diva: Holiday Glam
Want to transform from this... ...to THIS for the New Year?! Check out the products and steps HERE on makeup.com.
DIVA DOES… New Year’s Beauty for Victoria’s Secret
Victoria's Secret just released the facecharts I designed for them for New Year's Eve, using all VS makeup! The three looks are for a hot night out, a romantic date or a girl's night in... No matter your plans, wishing you an eventful evening and a beautiful new year!...
Diva Dish: Thanks Be To…
While I love the beauty giants, this year I'm thankful for hero products from more... petite players. Here's who and what I'm digging now: IT COSMETICS by Jamie Kern When I first tried Bye Bye Under Eye I instantly knew it would go straight into my pro...
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,...
Daily Diva: Fuchsia & Feline
When you mix a little fuchsia... ...with a little feline... ... you get a little fabulous: Love me some mix & match. Note: This post is not sponsored. All reviews and thoughts are unbiased and my own. Select products were provided as samples for review.
Daily Diva: Blue State
[LDIVA NOTE: What better, a day after the 2012 election, that a post celebrating BLUE…] GUEST POST by DIVAlicious Contributor Denise Del Russo Birthday Blues. No, no it’s not what you think! I wasn’t sad on my birthday, although getting older doesn’t necessarily...
Diva Dish: Lauder Luminizers
If you’re a rockstar at work or at home, you already know what making magic is all about. It’s what you do. But every rockstar still needs a few tricks up her sleeve. This Fall, under Creative Director Tom Pecheux, Estee Lauder is taking its turn at the...
Daily Diva: Del Rey Style
For my latest BEAUTY DARE on makeup.com, I transformed the gorgeous MJ Barton of Electric Picks Jewelry into Lana Del Rey using her recent H&M ad campaign look as the inspiration. You may remember MJ from the Electric Picks campaign...
Daily Diva: Exotic Jade
It was easy breezy to come up with a beauty look for this Daily Diva. Nicole, a partner at social branding site SocialButterflye, is a self-proclaimed "SpanAsian" - part Filipino, part Spanish and part Chinese - who doesn't wear much makeup on the regular, but wanted...
Diva Dish: The New Nude
The new nude lip in two words: Ice. Cold. After the tangerine and the scarlet and the burgundy and the oxblood, its time has come...
DIVA DOES… Young Hollywood Style
No two tinsel town starlets are exactly the same but for this month's Young Hollywood issue, I worked with Latina magazine (in partnership with CoverGirl) to identify the four dominant styles spotted on the red carpet. Then, to break down each look from...
Daily Diva: Kids in a candy store. Except it’s a beach house. And we’re adults.
It's an old but true analogy. Being shipped new products to play with when you are a beauty junkie through and through is like being a kid in a candy store. With ever- growing piles of visual delights, you never know what to 'taste' next. And everything looks so...
Daily Diva: Nudes & Neons
There are a lot of ways to approach beauty for a nudes and neons ensemble. But when you're racing down to FiDi (NYC's Financial District) to do makeup for the bridal party then racing back up with just minutes to get yourself dressed and done in order to make it back...
DIVA DOES… The London Look
How do you define The London Look?? Scandalous. Must be why I was asked to be included in the advertising spread for the September 2012 issue of Cosmopolitan promoting the latest products by Rimmel ;) The unit runs on page 124 and by...
DIVA DOES… Le Wedding
Just got amazing pics from photographer Bruce Plotkin capturing the wedding of my very close friends Chris & Hillary. I've know Chris since I was born and even though Hill came along a little bit later, thanks to many conversations over many many glasses...
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...