DIVA DOES… Next to Nude Nails
Had the pleasure of meeting Essie herself (Essie Weingarten) of Essie Nail Care yesterday morning at a Glamour magazine Bloggers Breakfast where she shared her Winter 2011 Cocktail Bling collection with us at tenoverten - a supercute...
Daily Diva: Jammin’
Everyone's having a jewel-tone makeup moment this Fall and, being such fans of color, we jumped right on that bandwagon. Christina Bambina's chocolate peepers were just begging for some amethyst... So we dusted on some Bare Escentuals Ecstasy loose pigments from...
Diva Dish: Second Skins
Burning Question: How to take the LBD into Fall/Winter 2011? One-Word Answer: Leather It's time to invest in a second skin to give all-black everything an instant refresh. Here are my three faves for the season. For my LUXE DIVAS: The Helmut Lang ($1,025) For my...
Diva Dish: Dot Dot Dot
Loving all things regal lately. Channeling my inner Cleopatra. So no surprise I was drawn to this Stella & Dot statement necklace I saw at my girl Nercy's jewelry party at her Alchemy Space hair salon. It's just begging for some black liquid...
Diva Dish: Love Me Long Time
Went shopping in search of a new lipliner and lipstick (or gloss) to last me alllllll day and night this Friday for my BFF's wedding. The shade requirement - pretty but powerful. Popped into MAC and within five minutes the search concluded. I am OBSESSED...
DIVA DOES… Fashion Hangover
The NY fashion week hangover has finally subsided and I've since traveled to LA with Victoria's Secret and DC with Latina & Macy's. And like with dog years, so works the fashion clock. Hence, these pics are SOOOOO last week. But I figured I post them anyway. We...
Diva Dish: Support System
Ooooh la la la la!! For only $20 bucks or so, you can store your intimates in these Braza bra travel bags. Little boobies and big boobies alike can perk up knowing their support systems will be fully intact upon arrival. Me LOVES it! For my luxe divas, you can...
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 Dish: How to Wu A Woman
All it takes is this spicy orange pout to make me putty in your hands. (I know, I'm that easy.) Diane Kendal for MAC for Jason Wu - Brilliant! And perfectly aligned with Pantone's Spring 2012 Top Shades Forecast (aka THE SEASONAL COLOR BIBLE)....
Daily Diva: She’s No Angel
The latest Victoria's Secret beauty collection is the antithesis to angelic. Instead it's glam with an edge. In stores this fall, we tested a rock 'n' roll look on Intern Katlyn using the FIERCELY SEXY collection samples. I mean... does she not look GORGE?!...
Daily Diva: Angel Face
Sammy SweetHeart - back in the ring for round 2! This time we tested brand new products and shades from Victoria's Secret that will be revealed at upcoming New York Fashion Week events. The hero item from the look is the VS Shimmer Eye Shadow in Whirlwind -...
Diva Dish: Sexual Heeling
Holy hotness... can we talk about these Charlotte Olympia stilettos for a sec?? Seriously, I think this platform pump is what Kings of Leon really meant by Sex on Fire. Dios mio! And they're winking at me...
Daily Diva: Sammy Sweetheart
Sammylicious was in town from Canada visiting our very own Christina Bambina and quickly became a core part of our crew, later renamed Team Irene. Some highlights of her NYC visit included makeovers... Little Italy restaurants... bbqs... Great Adventure...
Diva Dish: Seeing the Light
I hosted a mini-makeup par-tay on Monday at my little beauty studio in Nolita and tested a single product on all the females, and even one somewhat hesitant male who was spared the accompanying makeover... And guess what?? EVERY single person there was...
DIVA DOES… When It’s Good It’s GOLD
Photo of GoldBar doorman Anthony James Vennitti and Lauren Cosenza ... I was recently featured in the NY Times Style Section about spoken and unspoken dress codes for various NYC hot spots. The interview with journalist Douglas Quenqua was...
DIVA DOES… Birthday Diva Take 2
As promised, more birthday style! This time in the form of 'le weekend wardrobe' down the shore at Avenue in Pier Village, Long Branch NJ where we partied beachfront and poolside without regard to the occasional downpour of torrential rain... The weekend anthem: Give...
DIVA DOES… Birthday Diva
Soooooooomeone had a birthday last week and is now paying the price for 7 (yes, seven) consecutive nights of celebrating!!! The next few posts will showcase some birthday style... because as fellow Italian Francesco Rinaldi once said "as I got older, I got better."...
Daily Diva: It’s All Greek To Me
One classic look - two modern interpretations. Best of all - all shopping done in Le Closet at zero cost. Star Product - What else?? Victoria's Secret HyperGloss Eye Shimmer in Golden Lights for first look, Night Lights for second ($14 each)
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...
Daily Diva: Georgia Peach… with a Twist
GUEST POST BY DIVALICIOUS INTERN KATLYN TUFF Intern Katlyn again in the writer's seat... Been out of town and excited to be back! I had a blast visiting friends & fam in Georgia!! Lucky for me, I also had the chance to spend some QT with my...
Diva DIY: Bottoms Up
As someone swimming in beauty booty, I rarely reach the bottom of a lipstick before picking up a cooler color or newer formulation. But when you fall head over heels in love with a limited edition shade, you end up using it often but sparingly until sadly, it's...
Diva Dish: Smart Swabs
MAC PRO used to make a version of these and you can also find them at certain MUJI stores, but now Almay (a longtime leader in makeup remover products) has come out with their very own... These oil-free makeup remover sticks are pure GENIUS. They are perfect for...
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 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: Intrepid
Not a day goes by that I don't ask myself myriad beauty/fashion questions... What bag to wear with what shoe. Pin-straight blowout versus beachy waves. Matte or satin lipstick. The tough decisions in life ;) But last week, things got a little more interesting. As...
Diva Dish: Essie-licious
Had a fab mtg with Essie, the consummate nail care pros, and felt like a kid at Christmas skipping to the taxi afterwards clutching the latest collection of summer 2011 shades. Decided to break out of the beauty box (lately for me, black pedi with a coat of...
Daily Diva: Mixed Metals
Was coerced by my good friend Lil V to go out last weekend. It was past midnight. And I was already home, in bed, cuddled up to my pillow, happily watching E! But the nightlife called, and I answered. So in the time it took her to get to my apartment, I threw on this...
Daily Diva: Soft & Serene
Between my ever-growing To-Do list, the upcoming LA trip, new business partnerships, chasing checks, reconciling the books and -oh yeah- my personal life, I've been a bit... out of it. Thank god I find calm in doing makeup. The brush strokes, the blending. And this...
Diva Dish: So TANtalizing
GUEST POST BY DIVALICIOUS INTERN KATLYN TUFF Hello hello beautiful readers! First of all, please allow me to introduce myself... I'm Katlyn, Divalicious' newest intern!! I am so excited to be a part of this amazing family and can't imagine a more perfect situation....
Daily Diva: Diva Does Dallas Take 2
For those who wanted to better see the makeup I wore in Dallas for the Victoria's Secret Summer Bombshell Tour - here are closeup pics of the recreated look with my hair pulled back, no bangs. STAR PRODUCTS: Victoria’s Secret Hypergloss Eye Shimmer in Golden...
Daily Diva: There’s a New INTERN in Town
Drumroll........................ Pretty pretty please welcome my SUPERcute, SUPERfun new intern Katlyn!!! She's not only new to the divalicious family, she's also new to NYC -- and best believe I'm giving her a fab introduction to both... For her first look, we...
DIVA DOES… Say No to Makeup Meltdown
...with my tips and application tutorial on how to smudge-proof summer eyes, appearing here on BeautyHigh.com!
Daily Diva: Pretty Pretty in Pink
Test look for my upcoming FOX TV segment... Thanks Miss Gill! xo STAR PRODUCTS: Victoria's Secret Lipstick in Hot Spot MAC Powder Highlighter in Light Sunshine Victoria's Secret Mineral Blush Duo Victoria's Secret Eyeshadow Quad in Sultry (olive gold shade...
Daily Diva: Color Cravings
Some makeup artists are all about all-black-everything, and there are definitely many pro situations that call for it. But when it's a free-for-all, I crave color. Especially in the summer. Go bold or go home! Here I am rushing out the door (metallic Carlos...
DIVA DOES… Diva Does Dallas
Here I am in Dallas last week doing press and makeup for the Victoria's Secret Summer Bombshell Tour! And I'm wearing none other than my obsession - Victoria's Secret Hypergloss Eye Shimmer in Golden Lights on the eye!!! Plus, my NEW fave, Victoria's...
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 (<----...
Daily Diva: Virgin Territory
Did grooming for Tom Colicchio last week on a Vanity Fair job (who happens to be a super cool guy). Wanted to look polished on set but not overdone. Opted for a little liner in the form of MAC PowerSurge, a little mascara in the form of Estee Lauder...
Daily Diva: Summertime Seafoam
Totally thought this look was going to be about the soft but saturated seafoam eye. And then.... then I tried the gloss. HOT DAMN. I. Am. Into. It. Thank you Nicole, for sending me some LORAC Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss in Polished. Because I am wooooooooorkin'...
Daily Diva: Purple Haze
After a loooong morning of doing bridal makeup for my friend at Armani (and then watching her walk down the aisle as a total bombshell!) and then working from home, I had little time to throw myself together for dinner at Delicatessen in Soho with my fab celeb...
Diva Dish: Lashing Out
Is it just me or is there something about MAC false lashes that screams sexpot?! These are #3s and I'm seriously DIGGING them for a night out in NYC that took me from Hotel Americano to The Collective to Cielo.
Daily Diva: Lips and Tips
MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Full Speed on lips. Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Glitz Blitz on tips.
Beauty HOT Seat: Eliza Woznica
Name: Eliza Woznica Profession: Esthetician, Beautician, Owner of E!Spa ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: Intraceuticals. I'm addicted to this product line. They rejuvenate the skin, enhance the...
Diva Dish: Just Bounce
I'm just LOVING the new MAC Big Bounce shadows. They are light as soufflé and equally yummy!!! Amazing shades and impressive staying power. Shade I'm rocking - Up the Ante! (a killer copper) Also, as you all know, I'm BIG into green right now and Extra...
Beauty HOT SEAT: Joy Fennell
Name: Joy Fennell Profession: Makeup Artist ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: My fave go-to product is MAC Smolder Pencil. This pencil is so versatile. It's great when creating very elaborate makeup but also works...
Diva Dish: Not Always The Time To Shine
For my girls (and boys) who struggle with shine - and not the purposeful dewy gorgeous glowing variety - do I have the product for you?!! I typically have normal skin with some shine in the T-zone only during summer months. But lately I've been using Retin A (more to...
Beauty HOT Seat: Nercy Sullivan
Name: Nercy Sullivan Profession: Hair Stylist ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: BAREX STYLING GLAZE – This is a weightless styling gel that leaves the hair feeling healthy and bouncy without any residue, like a...
Daily Diva: Sunday Shopping Spree
Been so busy forgot I even took these pics from my epic shopping spree with Emmylicious last weekend. For the makeup, I decided to pop green with.... green!! Because I don't buy into any beauty or fashion rules. Maybe I wanted to nearly match my shades. What of it?...
Daily Diva: Emmylicious
My bestie Emily came up from DC for the weekend and I could not WAIT to get her in my makeup chair! What a beautiful person, inside and out, for the Daily Diva! With spring in the air, I opted for a soft but bright color palette centered on lilacs. And with those...
Beauty HOT Seat: Kristan Serafino
Name: Kristan Serafino Profession: Celebrity Hair Stylist ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: Jonathan Product Infinite Volume Thickening Foam. Typically volume foam is applied to wet hair then blown dry to...
DIVA DOES… Hypnotic Beauty
What kind of beauty can hypnotize?? The bombshell beauty that is Victoria's Secret. So look out this fall for the VS Hypnotic Beauty collection inspired by gypset fashion influences (part bohemian gypsy, part luxury jetsetter). And in the meantime, check out these...
Beauty HOT Seat: Syl Tang
(Photo by Katy Winn) Name: Syl Tang Profession: CEO of HipGuide ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: Giorgio Armani blush in no. 5. It's so natural even my own mother thought I was just looking "healthy". Beauty tool you...
Daily Diva: Christina Bambina
Not that she needs a stitch of makeup EVER (and I should know since she's my gym partner-in-crime) - but Christina Bambina came by anyway to get her diva on... STAR PRODUCTS USED Benefit Moon Beam Highlighter MAC Face & Body Foundation Josie Maran Cream Blush in...
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 ;)
Beauty HOT Seat: Colleen Runne
Name: Colleen Runne' Profession: Makeup Artist ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: Several diva must-haves -- Korres Vitamin E Face Primer/Silicone Free, my absolute favourite primer for the skin. It preps the skin for perfect...
Diva Dish: Divas Reign Supreme
Picked up a Sheen Supreme today, MAC's new lipstick that offers a light mousse texture without compromising color payoff. It's pretty amazing. I expected it to be like the new Chanel Rouge Coco Shine (which I also LOVE and just bought in Evasion and...
Beauty HOT Seat: Suzy Gerstein
Name: Suzy Gerstein Profession: Makeup Artist ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: RMS Lip-to-Cheek in Rapture- a blood red that looks scary in the package but adds instant life to the face when fanned onto the cheeks and dotted...