Daily Diva: Turqs and Cake
Decided to play with some fun turquoise shades for a birthday-party-hopping night out in the city. Started at Polar Lounge in the Marcel hotel, then went by Macao Trading basement and finally Goldbar. Hero Product Shiseido Hydro-Powder Cream Shadow in...
Daily Diva: Alice Crisci – Survivor Sex
This guest post appears on Divalicious because there is nothing I stand more firmly for regarding beauty than it being more than skin deep. Alice Crisci is a survivor, a leader, an inspiration, a powerful voice and at the same time, a hottie who will not...
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… Not One to be Boxed Out, But…
I posted some amateur pics (taken by yours truly) of the Alex Box MACpro presentation at the New Museum on Bowery in NYC and of course, leave it to pro photographer Phillip Robertson to show me how it's really done. Click here for his crisp, compelling images of...
Diva Dish: Lady in Red… Sort of… Mostly
Sometimes I want that old-hollywood feel of a classic red lip but in a fresh interpretation that translates to spring. So for this look, which I wore to The Hurricane Club, Riff Raff, Gold Bar and Greenhouse (yes all in one night, I may be getting older but I'm not...
DIVA DOES… Outside the Box
Some highlights from the Alex Box presentation by MACpro in NYC at the New Museum on Bowery last night. It was mind-blowing and incredibly inspiring to see real time creative genius and the future of makeup. The finale included a Wii-like experience where makeup was...
Daily Diva: A is for Airbrush
And also Alana... and also a-mazing!! In fact, despite my reservations regarding airbrush makeup (lack of control, inferior formulations, etc) I gave the Luminess airbrush kit an A. I seriously LOVE the finish here.. I started with the Luminess Air Matte Foundation in...
Daily Diva: Quick Change Artist
Had about 10 minutes to go from day event to night out on the town and the makeup needed a serious overhaul. What's a diva to do?? TISSUE OFF, LAYER ON. When you don't have time to scrub, prep and redo the face but the day look is not what you want for evening, quick...
Daily Diva: Sunny Side Up
Ok, it's still freezing outside but I'm keeping it tropical and toasty inside. (Warning to my mom, Rosycruise, and one of my besties, Ali, who are always melting in here to begin with!) Kept the palette neutral but warmed it up by replacing yesterday's...
Daily Diva: Tickled Pink
Kinda OBSESSED with MAC Cream Colour Base in Tickle Me Pink for cheek and lip. And when I say kinda, I mean totally. My friend at MAC sent it over for my kit and after testing and falling hard for it, gonna have to get another for my personal makeup bag. Me loves. And...
Daily Diva: Ice Queen
What the eff with the frigid NYC temps this weekend??! Keeping me from my peep-toes, bare legs and new spring beauty palettes. Oh the humanity! But alas, lemonade out of lemons and all that... So I went with it and decided on an icy look. Star Products: Benefit Moon...
Diva Dish: Love Me Some Lustre
My beloved limited edition Lustre Drops are BACK at MAC counters starting April 7th! And this diva is thrilled BEYOND. Just a drop or two and you've got radiance, luminosity and shimmer wherever you want it. PERfect for summer. I'm envisioning a little white dress...
Daily Diva: PunchDrunkLove
Saw something I didn't want to see yesterday and needed a pick-me-up, pronto. So rather than throw a pity-party, I hosted my very own pretty party. As in, find pretty colors and paint them on my face. This is my most favorite kind of party and always snaps me out of...
Beauty HOT Seat: Danielle Gaccione
Name: Danielle Gaccione Profession: Former Director of EsteeLauder.com ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: Advanced Night Repair by Estee Lauder... Good skincare is the first step to beautiful makeup!...
Daily Diva: Spring Greening
Was down in Miami this weekend to host a Givenchy Very Irresistible L'Intense fragrance event for teenVOGUE. The weather was GORGE. Not too hot, not too chilly. Pure perfection. Busted out NARS Nomad for the lids - a shimmery olive green cream shadow that I've been...
Diva Dish: GLO-licious
Seeing as how I love to get some glow on - and I've been testing tons of highlighters and illuminators for SPRING :) - wanted to share a round-up of my new and old faves. I wear these either alone on skin... under foundation on the full face... or over foundation...
Daily Diva: Got The Blues
Having to wait to get my hands on the new Chanel Rouge Coco Shine lipstick is making me so sad. I saw the sheer rose , Evasion, and I cannot get it out of my mind. This new formulaton may just be the perfect lipstick/lipgloss hybrid, soon available at...
Beauty Hot Seat: : Sylvia Banderas Coffinet
Name: Sylvia Banderas Coffinet Profession: Beauty Director, Latina Media Ventures ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: Chanel’s Rouge Allure lip gloss in 60 Exces – OBSESSED! Beauty tool you can't live...
Daily Diva: Quicktime
Was running to get out of the house to go bridesmaid dress shopping in Brooklyn with my bestie for her wedding this fall. Hair a mess. Clothing slightly streaked with loose eyeshadow pigments from a tv segment earlier that morning. But if I stand for anything,...
Diva Dish: You don’t have to suck it in with these SKINNY JEANS
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in SKINNY JEANS. SO. FUN. I put them on while on a skype call with my one of my besties - hot mama Lucy - and my youngest boyfriend ever - her 2 month old baby Brooklyn. Took 10 mins max and no waiting for them...
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...
Beauty HOT Seat: Andres Gutierrez
Name: Andres Gutierrez Profession: Beauty Director, teenVOGUE ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every divO should have: Tinted Moisturizer (Shiseido used to have my favorite but it’s been discontinued, so sad!) Beauty tool you can't...
Daily Diva: Glamazon Glow
Yet another FUNDAY in nyc, although this time it was a holiday weekend so everyyyyyyone was going out. No better time to test a fresh new beauty look! STAR PRODUCT - Hard Candy's GLOW ALL THE WAY in Glamazon Bronze (it also comes in a pretty pink called...
DIVA DOES… The Original Cosmo Girl
Had the honor and privilege of doing makeup for the legendary Helen Gurley Brown yesterday for her 90th birthday. It was love at first brushstroke. Beautiful makeup, beautiful conversation, beautiful company.
DIVA DOES… Nailing It
If you follow me on twitter or read my twitter feed in the right-hand column here, you know that I recently did a video with Cosmo for Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. And I have to say, I LOVED (really really LOVED) the...
Beauty HOT Seat: Maria Bertorelli
Name: Maria Bertorelli Profession: Marketing and Advertising Director at Clarins USA ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: Mascara to make your eyes POP Beauty tool you can’t live...
Daily Diva: So Sumptuous
I've blogged about Estee Lauder Sumptuous in the past as I crazy loved it from the day it came out. Naturally I was super excited to get my hands on SUMPTUOUS EXTREME which comes in black and brown and for a limited time, indigo and violet too. VERDICT:...
Diva Dish: Manolo Manicure
Nailcare is having its moment in a MAJOR way right now, and I am VERY much digging the nails at the Behnaz Sarafpour show yesterday created by Wanda Ruiz for Creative Nail Design (makers of my beloved Shellac). The inspiration: custom Manolos created...
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 Dish: Embryolisse
It's a cult favorite among makeup artists, models and beauty editors so if you don't know, now you know. Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre is a "miracle" cream and the star product from a French skincare line sold at Ricky's and a few other locations in the...
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...
Beauty HOT Seat: Meghan Kane
The HOT SEAT series would not be complete without little Miss Megs!!! My former assistant turned superstar ♥ Name: Meghan Kane Profession: Account Manager at Glamour Magazine ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva...
Diva Dish: Inside My Beauty Cabinet
For all you inquiring minds... a peek inside my medicine chest -- which of course has no medicine and all beauty products!! These are the ones I use regularly. (Note: I do not use these products in excessive combination - I create a skin cocktail for morning and night...
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...
Daily Diva: Diva Denise
What better way to welcome Divalicious blog's newest contributor than give her a diva makeover using the latest spring shades from Victoria's Secret?! Which is exactly the welcome Miss Denise Del Russo got on her first day. We popped open the VS Spring...
Beauty HOT Seat: Mariel Fuchs
Name: Mariel Fuchs Profession: Beauty Educator / Writer ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Beauty product every diva should have: No way can I pick one. Like choosing a child! -->Light Pink lip gloss -->Beige lipstick -->Primer -->Professional-grade...
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.
Daily Diva: Coral on the Kisser
Testing new products for a BIG Cosmo partnership I'm doing. More info and product details to come... What do you think?? I'm loving that coral. Oh, and pls ignore the hair, obvi, it's a mess. Threw it up to snap some pics without thinking it'd be...
Beauty HOT Seat: Carly Cardellino
INTRODUCING.... Beauty HOT SEAT!!! A new series that puts my beauty buddies in the figurative hot seat where they will demonstrate their respective expertise by answering 5 quick questions. Quickies, if you will... ;) So if you want to know what the glam girls...
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...
DIVA DOES… In Memory of Aunt Millie
In loving memory of my great aunt millie, who taught me by example (among many many other things) real beauty comes from the inside out... strength in the face of fear or pain and even a combination of the two... take the risk if you want the reward... convention may...
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: Dippin’ Dots
I do mean Christmas. AND also this brilliant 20-shade mini bobbi brown brights palette. I LIVE LIVE LIVE for the 35-shade matte version Miss V gave me for Valentine's last year and equally LOVE this little guy. If you're a makeup artist, it's perfect for your...
DAILY DIVA: Divatron
Was coerced into seeing Tron this week and despite myself (I'm an indie/foreign film kind of girl), really enjoyed it. More for the wardrobe and makeup than the storyline, but still -- it was entertaining. Loved the character Gem! So I decided to ditch the Daily Diva...
DIVA DOES… 5th Annual Holiday Sweater Party??!
Finally decided on a makeup look for my 5th Annual Holiday Sweater Party (which has become less and less about sweaters per se and more and more about ridiculous christmas accessories - hence the mistletoe headband): FACE: Estee Lauder Double-Wear Light Foundation,...
Diva Dish: 9 Days Til Christmas – Clean Slate
Makeup artists live by wet wipes - whether it's for cleaning product off the top of our hand (the pro "hand palette") or removing makeup from our clients' faces before starting an application or, my favorite, unpacking your kit only to find loose...
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...
DAILY DIVA: Testing 1 2
These are the two eye looks I tested on Intern Brit before the holiday sweater party (left vs right eye). We ended up going with the darker dramatic cat-eye over the fully rimmed but lighter natural eye. PS, isn't she too cute with her new darker 'do?? LOVE her....
DIVA DISH: 15 Days Til Christmas – Jackpot!
Look no further if you wanna hit the eyeliner jackpot!! This "24/7 Jackpot" set by Urban Decay contains 9 color minis and 1 full-size black eyeliner for only $39. 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils are a makeup artist fave. The vivid shades literally glide on and...
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: 24 Days Til Christmas
I'm styling my hair a whole lot more these days. Not by choice but by necessity. This fringe is freakin high-maintenance. So I'm looking to trade up in the brush department and finally asked for a Mason Pearson, the only brush...
Diva Dish: 25 Days Til Christmas, Mama MIA
High up there on my Christmas list this year (yes, I still make one!) -- the Limited Edition HOPE Clarisonic Mia for $149. Every single one purchased results in a donation to the Look Good…Feel Better® organization that I've supported in the past...
Diva Dish: 30 Days Til Christmas 2010
So from now til then I'll be posting some gift ideas that, well... ROCK. Like this killer 2GB USB Flash Drive for $38 at Bloomingdales.com. Or its cute counterpart... Both PC & MAC compatible. A.....mazing. Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!
DAILY DIVA: Soft Sparkle
Can holiday makeup be natural? Absolutely! Here I used shimmering light golds and browns on the eyes, tons of mascara, a "lit from within" illuminator/bronzer combination on cheek plus a pretty peach on lip. It doesn't have to include glitter, a red pout or false...
DAILY DIVA: Once You Go Black
Gotta love an intense, dramatic, wet BLACK eye. SO hot!! And unlike so many beauty looks these days, it actually looks better a little imperfect, a little smudged. So start meticulous, then make it messy! You can wear it with ANY lip your heart desires. But I'm...
DAILY DIVA: Go For The Gold
GUEST POST BY DIVALICIOUS INTERN BRITTANY GACCIONE With holiday season lurking just days away, deep reds and greens and blues are hard to miss no matter where you are. But when constructing a holiday makeup look, you might not want to pair that color trio on...
DIVA DISH: Tried & True Almay Makeup Remover Pads
Dashing Divas, Intern Brittany is back and I have something I am so excited to be sharing with you! Last week, while spending the afternoon taking notes on some of LDiva’s favorite makeup techniques, I noticed one of the products she used and my jaw...