UNISEXXXY: UK IT
As in...U KNOW IT ... My latest skincare discovery is from the United Kingdom! Body Armour Face Cream For 18 euro, treat yourself to this bulldog in skincare. As the winter and cold dry air approaches, I find shielding mother nature is...
Pangea Promotes Unpolluted Skincare
Photo: Pangea Starter Kit Clean. Magical. Pure. Divine. These are some of the words guests at the University of Pangea celebration skincare event used to describe Pangea Organics products. In a nutshell, Pangea prides itself on producing products that are...
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:...
DUDES DISH: Mob Mentality
Right as I was running low on my current supply of shaving razors, Shave Mob reached out asking if we would like test their product. What timing. I gladly volunteered. Shave Mob professes to be 70% cheaper than premium shaving razors yet equal quality. What...
DIVA DISH: Bodyography Cream Shadow
Got these Bodyography Cream Shadows right before my birthday (that would be August 9 for my fellow Lionesses) and they've quickly become a staple in my beauty bag. They glide right on and have a gorgeous (and very on-trend) metallic finish. You can choose from four...
InternDIVA: Kenzo Flower in the Air
In all things beauty-related, I’m a very classic kind of girl. It takes a big push for me to step outside my safety zone of smooth skin, a perfect cat-eye, and a complementary neutral color palette... but the right push does get me there from time to time. Now...
UNISEXXXY: Oil the Soil
Transforming innocence with black magic, LDiva painted this masterpiece on my face by layering on ALL of the following: MAC Silver Pigments MAC Frost Pigments NYX The Curve Felt Tip Eye Liner in Jet Black L'Oreal Extra Intense Liquid Powder Eyeliner in Carbon Black...
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...
DIVA DOES… NYFW. Getting In.
Last week I sent Featured Writer Kate Pangilinan to cover a NYFW show for the site. But the list for backstage beauty coverage was allegedly never sent. Leaving many well-dressed and short-fused fashion insiders pretty pissed. Knowing how these things can...
UNISEXXXY: Chi-town Couture
Fabric from Peter Field As fashion continually evolves one thing remains constant: we all strive to stand out. Those in the know recognize Best Dressed is not about price or brand name…rather, style is found in the unfound. It's created in the unique...
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...
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...
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...
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 DISH: Pixi-lish, A Charcoal Celebration
Behold my New York Fashion Week mani! New shade Charcoal Celebration by Pixi. Wore it with minimal chipping all over town. Even after digging through my kit while shooting this Cosmo story, even after stuffing my purse with press materials and printed...
InternDIVA: My Take on NYFW SS14
My first Mercedes Benz Fashion Week experience was an absolute dream come true. From observing the runway to the perks at the tents, I found myself utterly star-stuck. Here are my top 3 favorite things I experienced at NYFW Spring/Summer 2014... 1. TECH CRAZE –...
DUDES DISH: Spartan Style
During your mid- twenties it’s easy to get into a routine: Wake up, go to work, leave work, go to the gym, eat dinner, go to bed, press restart in the morning. There’s not much opportunity for excitement in your day, beyond the woman muttering curses under her breath...
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...
UNISEXXXY: Slip-In To Fall
I'm forever a fan of the change of seasons -- and you know a change in weather calls for a change in fashion! So toss the sandals aside, and ease your way back into socks & sneaks & boots. The summer/fall transition, as always, permits for some definite...
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...
Taut Gold Standard Collagen Infusion Mask Review
Now that summer is REALLY over, I look into the mirror and see the need for some TLC. So I'm starting a new regime with Taut® Gold Standard Collagen Infusion Masks. They couldn't be easier to use. Just follow the directions on the back of the...
Pour Some Sugar on Me
I don’t know about you, but I love me some honey. Blame it on my dating a Greek so-and-so and being introduced to the Fage combo, or the fact that I feel all Sophia Loren-Mediterranean-sexy when I check into the Spa a la Cucina (how dirty does that sound?), but...
You’ve Got The Cutest Little Baby Face (Wash)
Anyone who knows me knows that I am in a very serious relationship with a feisty mocha-skinned, espresso-eyed Chihuahua named Tony Che Montana. Tony and I have been together for ten years, and in that time, we have built a relationship that can best be described...
DIVA DOES… Olay Ultra Moisture Videos
Ooooh la la... my latest videos for OLAY! Because everyone wants to be "fashionably beautiful..." Note: This post is not sponsored. Video series created through partnership with SELF magazine.
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...
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...
DUDES DISH: Trekking
Special shout-out to my good friends who just summited Mt. Kilimanjaro!!! A pretty fuckin awesome accomplishment, which inspired today’s post. Whether you are taking on the highest peak in Africa or, say, backpacking through India for six months (you know who you are)...
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,...
Victoria by Victoria’s Secret Perfume Review
(photo courtesy of Victoria's Secret) “Fresh. Sexy. Totally Irresistible.” Imagine a beautiful, demure Parisian woman donning a flowing floral-on-white cotton skirt and a pastel yellow, sleeveless silk button-down. She is sitting on her mint-colored moped...
DIVA DOES… DIVAlicious Cocktails for LDW
It may be sad to see summer go, but that won't stop us from toasting to a much-needed holiday weekend. And in honor of Labor Day, I decided to put Señor Lechuga to work. In the form of master mixologist. With the task of creating 3 unique DIVAlicious custom...
UNISEXXXY: Viva Vacay
Even if bliss or adventure awaits, getting ready for vacation can be stressful... What to pack. When to pack. How to pack. Packing for vacay reminds me of my childhood days prepping for the first day of school... Gearing up the backpack for whatever the new year would...
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 DISH: NovoScarMD
This marks my first ever review of a product I don't know works. But given the nature of the product and my personal experience, I felt it worthy of a writeup. NovoScarMD™ is a cream that claims to "reverse damage from existing scars, new scars, keloids and...
DUDES DISH: Second Wind
About a month ago we were graciously sent a box of REvive for review. The double shot is filled with 21 super fruits and promises increased focus, stamina, reinvigoration, revitalization, and replenishment among other things. Being that it was Miss...
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...
THE DISH WITH DDR: This Shiny must be… Sinful
Nails: another weekly maintenance for us ladies! The job of going to a salon to get your mani and then sitting there waiting for it to dry can be galling, but if you're a DIY kinda gal like myself and willing to do it at home, SinfulColors is worth a shot! I was so...
UNISEXXXY: A Spritz of Glitz
Why let fashion have all the fun? When it comes to fragrance, it is most definitely chic when individuals sport a spritz from the other sex. That's right! I've chosen to share my TOP 3 UNISEXXXY fragrances. Because sexy knows no boundaries... Marc...
DUDES DISH: Golf Pro
I never really got into golf as a kid. And that’s mostly because it was only later in life that I figured out golf was simply a medium that allows you to drink copious amounts of beer while smoking cigars on a Sunday. Making the entire experience even better is the...
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...
DIVA DISH: Ellovi Body Butter
Ellovi Butter is a product I probably would not have found out about on my own. It is a fave of beloved vegan beauty blogger Tashina Combs of Logical Harmony and, knowing a thing or two about my own beauty philosophy and taste, she suggested putting me in touch...
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...
DIVA DISH: CLAYSPRAY
Clayspray has officially launched in the US and once I tested it firsthand at their press event, their fanbase in this country immediately went up by 1. #Instalove! Not to ramble on and on, but there are several reasons I fell hard and fast and you need to...
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...
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...
DUDES DISH: Fantasy Football Competitive Edge
About this time of year, business starts losing hours of productivity during the day for one reason and one reason alone: Fantasy Football. Don’t try to tell me you’re not pouring over spreadsheets at this very moment trying to find discrepancies in player...
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 DISH: Morgan Taylor Nail Polish
Well, well - there's a new professional nail polish in town and I, for one, REALLY dig it. Introducing Morgan Taylor nail lacquer. Inspired by and infused with rare and precious elements (think semi-precious stones and raw gems), these polishes glide on smoothly...
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… DIVAlicious x fabuLATINA, Take 1
As I posted earlier this week, I recently teamed up with Nashelly Messina of fabuLATINA to do a little beauty/fashion collab... After a 13 year career at L'Oréal Paris and always with a great eye for style, Nash recently launched her blog which...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Tell Me Something Güd
Oh just singin' in the rain...uhh...I mean shower! Like the bottle says, "If you don't sing in the shower, you will now!" I happily tested out Güd (pronounced just like the word “good”) shower gel and let me tell you, this little bottle of "güdness" is so pure and...
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...
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...