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...
UNISEXXXY: Trendy Blendy
Fashion. Accessories. Grooming. Gadgets. Keeping up with the trends? We’re all guilty. The latest: a trend you blend. Because eating trendy no longer just means hitting the food trucks or the nearest froyo shop. Eating trendy is now happening at home. Of course, it’s...
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...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Beach Bag Buys
Summer is quickly approaching which means warm, sunny beach days ahead. What better way to start getting excited than to prep your beach bag?! Check out some of my fave must-have items... 1. SPF 30 Unscented Matte Tint by Coola I love this brand because they have...
Supergoop! Daily Correct SPF 35 CC Cream Review
After many years of using only my trusted moisturizer with spf 30 on my face, I was a little skeptical about trying an all-in-one product called Supergoop!! When Lauren asked me to review it for the site, I had no idea what BB or CC even meant, let alone...
InternDIVA: Neutrogena Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid-Lotion Sunscreen (SPF 55)
Beauty confession time: I'm NOT a sunscreen girl. Cue the gasps. I dislike the strong coconut scent most products have. Pina colada was not meant for the face. I also dislike how such products tend to transform my already pale face to a stark white - can you say...
GIVEAWAY! LA VITA LIBERATA
I can't lie. This giveaway comes with mixed emotions. I've been wanting to test out VITA LIBERATA since I first heard about it. Not only is it the top selling self-tanning brand in the UK, Sephora has now made shelf space for it. (And Sephora does not waste time...
DIVA DISH: The one about the nail polish and the earrings
In my former life working for women's magazines and in the life prior to that in advertising where I ran print ads in women's magazines, I had to read almost every women's title out there cover to cover as part of my job. So if you think you've heard the one about the...
DIVA DISH: 8 Days Til Christmas – Keep it Clean
I have no words for these hand sanitizers. Just love. $6 each in a travel-friendly 20z size! Como se dice STOCKING STUFFER??
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...
Girls’ Spa Night with Rodan + Fields
LDiva and I recently spent a few days down in Boca to chill and did a girls' spa night at home. With a fresh-made martini (for me) and cocktail (for her). We know how to party. We tested samples of the Rodan + Fields Enhancements Micro-Dermabrasion Paste,...
UNISEXXXY: Sunday SpaDay
Life is a hustle. And life in New York City is a constant grind. But wherever you live, if you want to be unisexxxy, you better find an hour a week to devote to yourself. How? Turn Sunday into SpaDay!Here are my Top 6 At-Home Products and Treatments for both boys and...
DUDES DISH: Razor Sharp
Hold on. Fresh razors sent to my door for $1 a month?!?! Not only am I spared the trip to the local super market, but five fresh, sharp razors are shipped to me for not $20 not $10 but $1 a month. [Note: shipping is a ridiculously low $2 for the basic offering...
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...
Spray The Sunshine – A J.Lo Glow Made Easy
Growing up in California, I was always in the sunshine, even in winter. Sure, there were plenty of possibilities to toast my cheeks and highlight my locks, but being partially raised by a beloved great aunt who not only worked in beauty, but secretly shared my...
GIVEAWAY: Spring Skin Swap from Mario Badescu
Membership has its privileges... and here's another! Because it's totally time for an updated and more seasonal skincare routine, a specially-selected Spring Skin Swap assortment will be shipped to the doorstep of one lucky reader! What's in it, you ask?...
THE DISH WITH DDR: Artemisia Absinthium…Whaaa?!??!!
Yes, I know it's a mouthful. Hear me out. With Earth Day (April 22) around the corner, what better way to celebrate and show some love for Mother Earth than by using her healthy, pure and natural resources in a sustainable way. Like the Absinthium plant. The...
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...
Joey New York Peel-Off Masque For Lines, Wrinkles And Glow
After a rough week of running around, drinking and eating lots of candy, it was no wonder my face was looking tired and breaking out a bit. I needed a quick fix to revive my skin. Perfect timing - LDiva here was sent the Joey New York Quick Results...
Oh, Mario!
I have been testing Mario Badescu products for a couple of months now and I must say the benefits that these products claim to have are verrry accurate. Usually I find product claims tend to fall short. Not these! Here are my Top 3 FAVE MB Products to...
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...
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...
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: DIY Oil Steamers
I'm not a big DIY beauty girl but when my friend Kelly, who looks at least 10 years younger than she is, mentioned some at-home nightly oil concoction she'd been doing it got my attention. Mainly because her skin looked FLAWLESS and radiant and lush as she was telling...
Belt It Out: Tummy Tightening Technology
It’s summer and it’s wedding season… With that comes skin-baring body-hugging dresses. (For me at least, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.) Although I go to the gym on the regular and am pretty happy with my shape, I always feel my abs could be tighter and...
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...
Diva Dish: DermaChromatic
Every once in a while, something gets sent or emailed over to me that isn’t something I can test or something a regular contributor can test but is something someone HAS to test because if the press release and its accompanying before and after pics are accurate, it’s...
Diva Dish: Dr. Doris Day on Turning Back Time
Dr. Doris Day, author of Forget the Facelift: Dr. Day Turns Back The Clock With A Revolutionary Program For Ageless Skin, is a top NYC dermatologist who has appeared on CNN and The Today Show and has written articles for Allure, ELLE, In...
Diva Dish: On the Bright Side
Hyperpigmentation. Melasma. Sun spots. Uneven skin tone. Discoloration. Whatever you call it and whatever its cause, it's a relatively new thorn in my side and I refuse to live with it. And it's a tricky nuisance too. One day it's not there. One day it is. Commanding...
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,...
Diva Dish: The TRIA Chronicles
March 19, 2012 When you’re a girls girl in the beauty world, nothing is off limits. So when out for drinks at the Jane Hotel and the topic turns to below-the-belt hair removal, no one blinks a (smoky) eye. Some of us wax, some of us sugar, some of us shave. I’ve...
Diva Dish: Slightly Buzzed
When the new Panasonic Precision Facial Hair Trimmer first came across my screen in an email I could tell it was created for and being marketed towards women. Still, based on its size and portability I figured I'd test it as a potential addition to my...
Diva Dish: Red White and Black (Boscia Bonding)
I recently attended a breakfast in which several bloggers and I were asked What's the Bright Idea? The answer as told to us on lightbulbs filled with the tastiest mints I've ever had: Boscia's new Bright White Mask launching this July. FABULOUS news for a...
Diva Dish: Razor Sharp Part II (Dollar Shave Club… For Her?)
Ok so it's getting a ton of buzz and our very own male contributor, Señor Lechuga, thinks "next to the walkman and Tab, it's the coolest invention of the 20th century" (a reference he'll have to google)... But is the Dollar Shave Club proposition truly...
Diva Dish: Feed Me, Skincare
QUESTION: What is the best way to keep skin looking great when it's hot as hotter than hell out? ANSWER: With fresh and yummy food ingredients, served chilled. Feed My Skin is a new skincare line that is a frozen delight for face and body, all bottled...
Daily Diva: Sexy Summer Sheen
While creating new gel liner looks for my next Cosmo video, I took some test pics to see how the color and texture translated. While I can't say much at this time about the eye products (except that I LIVE FOR THEM), I can say that instead of the usual video face prep...
Diva Dish: Coat in Oil. Heat.
While down in Florida, I conducted a very scientific testing of a… suncare product. The product: Hawaiian Tropic Protective Tanning Dry Oil SPF 12 The hypothesis: While it may expedite and enhance the tanning process, can SPF 12 really protect against any...
Daily Diva: Virtual Diva
My mind is not blown often... but it's kind of TOTALLY blown right now by the technology in the latest Virtual Makeover tool from Modiface - available online HERE and also as an iPad app HERE. You've got your basics of course, so you can...
Diva Dish: Pour Some Sugar On Me
Fine art of sugaring - where have you been all my life??! Had a complimentary treatment at Shobha in Soho and cannot believe I've endured waxing all these years when there is a FAR less painful yet as effective and smooth alternative. This ancient...
Diva Dish: Fashion Week Feet
..are feet that hurt. And there's just no need to suffer for fashion. Well that's a blatant lie. But you can still ease the pain and love your feet with these... Tip Toes shoe cushions from Foot Petals are just $6.95 and will keep you much comfier running around the...
Diva Dish: Take It All Off
Forget hips and thighs, don't let party season wreak havoc on your face. So if you're gonna wear serious makeup to the office party, the funday brunch or the ball drop (and believe me, this is something I fully support this time of year), do yourself a favor...
Diva Dish: New Meaning To Clean Hands
Introducing... (drumroll)... the newest addition to my makeup kit: Eve Echo Hand Sanitizer in Lavender Vanilla! Cause when you touch peoples faces for a living, you'd better have clean hands. I truly love love LOVE it! Sent to me by my hottielicious homeboy - one...
Diva Dish: 19 Days Til Christmas: Stuff for Her, Used by Him
If I didn't know better, I'd say over the years I've had a case of disappearing beauty product. But between boyfriends, "gay boyfriends", "gay husbands", guy friends, family members and so forth - I think I know who's hijacking the loot. If milkshakes bring all...
Diva Dish: 41 Days Til Christmas… Bathing Beauties
I'm all about the simple pleasures in life, like a long hot bath on a cold winter day. If you're also a bathing beauty or in need of small stocking stuffer ideas, I've got some wallet-friendly yet indulgent tub treats for you! BUTTER ME UP! Softsoap Body Butter...
DIVA DOES… Backstage at the Victoria’s Secret 2011 Fashion Show
The most beautiful Angels on earth... in black liquid liner and pouty pink lips, not to mention insanely hot lingerie... strutting past Maroon 5, Nicky Minaj, Kanye and (someone squeeze me!!) Jay Z - whose surprise performance evoked a standing ovation from the likes...
Diva Dish: What Tatt?
Now you see it... Now you don't... Check out my TATTOO CONCEALING story on MAKEUP.COM! (Special thanks to Miss Christina Bambina for being my model and muse!)
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 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...