by jess angeles
TECH BABE: Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Event at BITE Beauty
Need a gift for a lippie lover? Jess experiences the BITE Beauty Lip Lab plus the new Arm & Hammer Spinbrush. Achieves the perf HOLIDAY SMILE.
TECH BABE: Caress Mystique Forever Body Wash
Jess recos Caress Mystique Forever Body Wash in lieu of fragrance for summer. It lasts her 4-5 hours even in a NYC heat wave!!
TECH BABE: ColourPop Mini Kit in “Foxy”
Jess reviews ColourPop liquid lipstick and, like mostly everyone we know who’s tried them… FALLS IN LUV.
TECH BABE: José Eber Wet or Dry Styling Iron
Wet or dry – the José Eber Wet or Dry Styling Iron will bless your hair with a natural, every day look that is effortless to pull off!
TECH BABE: Liquid Palisade (The Painter’s Tape for Nails)
Liquid Palisade is a liquid version of painter’s tape for nails! And according to TechBabe Jessica, IT…IS…AWESOME.
TECH BABE: Make Me Nails
You are $18 away from the coolest (and easiest) custom nail art EVAH. Resident Tech Babe Jessica tests out the new Make Me Nails app. #LOVE
TECH BABE: Redken Braid Aid 03
Braids for days isn’t so hard to achieve after all!
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TECH BABE: Got Metal? [I tested Redken Metal Fix.]
You can’t fully rock out without a little metal! Jess channels her inner rockstar with Redken Metal Fix – a sparkly pomade that comes in silver and gold. Perfect for slicked back hair or tousled texture!
Summer-Ready Skin: CHECK!
Spray your way into summer! Obvi.
(Non) Breaking News For Your Nails!
You think you’ve been nailing it all along? Wait till you try IBX.
Hey Lace Face!
Sup, Lace Face? | Say hello to your new favorite facemask…
InternDIVA: Bella by Vince Camuto
“Life is an adventure. Seize the opportunity and find your passion.” – V. Camuto
InternDIVA: Tommy Bahama Island Life Fragrance Launch
My body instantly recovered from the cold outdoors as I stepped into a room filled with palm trees, waiters with matching orange collar t-shirts and shorts passing around tasty hors d'oeuvres, wicker love seats and Bob Marley's "One Love" filling the background noise....
InternDIVA: Michael DePaulo FW15
“I was inspired by this new power movement with today’s women”, says DePaulo when describing his F/W 2015 collection. The line has no overall theme, as each piece is strong enough to stand on its own, but together they translate the emotional meaning behind the...
InternDIVA: Backstage Beauty at Charlotte Ronson AW15
The beauty look for Charlotte Ronson AW15 was titled as “The Grungy Girl Next Door”. In translation, the models were intended to portray an effortless everyday appearance that wasn’t perfect but still spoke to that “It Girl”.MAKEUP by James Vincent for Mehron...
InternDIVA: Fashion Week Survival
Whether you're part of Fashion Week because you're a makeup artist, a model, a stylist, a blogger, an editor - this time of the year can get undeniably stressful for all involved. At the end of the day, it's all about making the most of the experience, but also being...
InternDIVA: Revitalize With RevitaLash
The biggest beauty struggle of all time for me? LONG LASHES. The only time they ever existed in my life were with MUFE's Fashion Eyelashes during my Freshman year when I went out dancing with my girls on Friday nights. I always had to cross my fingers hoping that...
InternDIVA: Feeling Zen with LING Skincare’s Green Tea Massage & Bath Oil
DIVA CONFESSION: One of my biggest flaws is not knowing when to slow down and take a break from my daily grind. While school and an internship are two things I have juggled throughout half of my college career, the stress of finishing strong in my last semester this...
YSL Rouge Volupté Lippies
Have you ever been so in LOVE with a product's packaging, that you just wanted to purchase it regardless of whether or not you knew how good the product really was? That's me and Yves Saint Laurent's lip line. A heavy lipstick tube coated in a luxurious gold with the...
InternDIVA: Backstage Beauty with Nathan Johnson for Leanne Marshall SS15
Beauty Look for Leanne Marshall SS15 * Leanne Marshall received heavy and deserved applause once again for her ethereal and fairy-like SS15 collection, which toyed with silky sheer fabrics, draped chiffon capes, asymmetrical A-line gowns and shoulder-accentuated...
InternDIVA: NYFW Amir Taghi SS15
In comparison to his previous collections, one could say that Amir Taghi really took this one to the next level. The foundation of his style has always denoted elegance and vintage sophistication. For his SS15 line, Amir built on that foundation by incorporating...
InternDIVA: SNOWMAN SS15 – ACTION Collection
In the fashion world, trends come and go in a flash. But in the real world, a minimalist yet classic look never goes out of style. Simplicity, comfort, utility. These words describe the essence of Snowman's SS15 show. Inspired by a 1950's aesthetic, every piece...
InternDIVA: Swim Week 2015 Green Liner Trend
If there's one thing from a beauty perspective that we absolutely can't wait for when Fashion Weeks come around, it's the ever-evolving makeup trends. Not only are we stoked because of the crazy, exotic looks that stand out on the runway, but also because here at the...
InternDIVA: BeautiControl’s Got Us Covered
BACKSTORY I recently attend a breakfast where BeautiControl, an international beauty company, revealed its new cosmetics line. Now I'll be frank, I had never heard of the brand before I stepped foot into the event - and I wasn't the only one in the room who...
InternDIVA: Makin’ Mauves with Maybelline
Ever since Kylie Jenner's infamous lip color became all the rage, I've made it a point to make mauve a lot more visible in my makeup bag. I mean, I already see a lot of it on my red wine corks, might as well make it a part of my makeup routine, right? So I went...
InternDIVA: Urban Beauty United Launch Event
Last Tuesday, LDiva & I had the chance to stop by an exciting launch event for Urban Beauty United featuring their super-edgy and fashion-forward cosmetics tool collection. The brand teamed up with American DJ Harley Viera-Newton to run...
InternDIVA: Glosstone PRO Lipgloss
Do you ever wonder what the real difference is between Pro makeup and regular makeup (besides the fact that Pro makeup is used by professional makeup artists)? I mean, I've tested many products before and I get why more expensive brands get the credit they do over...
InternDIVA: INSTABROWS!
If there was one beauty trend I was REALLY behind on, it would be the bold brows trend. Like LDiva mentioned in her post, I 1) am definitely not Cara Delevigne blessed and 2) cannot, I repeat, CANNOT draw my brows freehandedly, let alone a simple cat-eye with wet...
InternDIVA: Avocado Oil for Your Face
What seemed like the longest winter in the history of New York has finally come to an end - and I barely survived it. Every year, I dread the cold months because my skin goes through all sorts of shenanigans, such as rashes, eczema, and worst of all, extremely dry...
InternDIVA: The Garnier Dynamic Duo
It's Friday and the week is finally over. You're exhausted from work, but still have the energy to go out and celebrate the fact that you've survived a stressful Monday to Friday. You immediately make plans with the girls and are determined to look extra hot for your...
InternDIVA: ColorMe Professional Temp Hair Color
ColorMe Temporary Hair Color in Orchid First off, HAPPY NEW YEAR DIVAS! I hope you all made some wonderful memories over the holidays, leaving 2013 on a good note and entering 2014 with a positive attitude. Self-growth and maturity were huge for me in 2013, so for...
The Struggle of Taking Off Lipstick
Hey LDiva!As we all know, big occasions and holidays are all the reason to wear a bold lip to top off a festive outfit. Today, I obvi had to rock a strong red lip in honor of Christmas day, but after 12 straight hours of keeping it on, I was dying to get home and have...
InternDIVA: Jane Intense Color Lip Gloss
As many of us college divas know, Finals Season is #stresscity, and procrastination is at its finest. Ultimately, our daily wardrobes and beauty routines are taken down a notch (or several), multiple trips to Starbucks become our main source of exercise, and the...
InternDIVA: Goá Full Moon Hair Conditioner
CONFESSION: From the time I was a baby till I reached about 8 years old, my parents gave me a haircut that equaled a 1990's horror film. It was Halle Berry gone wrong, and there was never a time when I came out of the hair salon not crying. So from the moment my...
InternDIVA: Cargo Cosmetics Vamp Combo
If you haven't already heard, I'm 100% a vamp girl (check out my past trend post here and a smoky eye to go with it!). So you can imagine how excited I was when this perfect winter combo arrived at DIVAlicious headquarters for testing. FYI, below were...
InternDIVA: NYX Love in Florence
Can we just take a second to talk about how CONVENIENT eye shadow palettes are, especially when the packaging is only about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide? For me, a separate makeup kit for on-the-go is absolutely essential, and when you're commuting to and from...
InternDIVA: Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm
We all know that as we transition from Fall to Winter and the temps continue to drop, the trend of dark colors is here to stay. Burgundies, deep purples, a crimson red lip. We love these looks dearly. BUT as people say, change is good. (Ask fellow DIVAlicious intern...
InternDIVA: NYX Butter Gloss
Have you ever believed that the pricier the product, the better the quality? I have. Especially since the top faves in my makeup bag have each cost me well over $30. However, I would never cross the line to buy a cheaper brand because they're just that good to me. And...
InternDIVA: MUFE Smoky Extravagant + HD Microfinish Powder
After recently attending an event hosted by the beauty experts of Top 5 Management, I was finally "in the know" when it comes to celebrity beauty secrets (check them out in Kate's post here!). From detailed step-by-step presentations on how to create the perfect...
InternDIVA: Mixed Chicks Spring Bands
For many of us college Divas, these past two weeks have been straight #GRINDMODE. I hope you all survived midterms just as I (barely) did, and I have a few exam-week essentials I'd like to thank for that. From double-shot espresso coffees to one-liter coconut water...
InternDIVA: IT Cosmetics IT-O2 Ultra Repair Liquid Oxygen Foundation
With the colder months on their way, keeping the face looking fresh and hydrated is essential. And if you're a college student like me, you know that getting regular facials with a busy schedule never works out. So at-home scrubs, masks, and serums have become my best...
InternDIVA: Giorgio Armani’s Rouge Ecstasy CC Lipstick
As much of a lover I am for ultra-fierce Latina afros, electric blue nail polish, and booming loud lipstick, my typical beauty purchases lean more towards the opposite. Being a college student living in the heart of New York City, I've attempted to scale back and...
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...
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...
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...
InternDIVA: WEN Nourishing Mousse Review
Thanks to the Hair Gods, I have been "blessed" with fine, thin hair. Yes, it is great waking up and not having to turn on the blow dryer or straightener, but flat hair isn't exactly something to rave about either. Unfortunately, hair products haven't been my best...
InternDIVA: L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Lipstick in Violet Chiffon
I know it's a huge trend this summer but I finally discovered (drumroll, please!)...my perfect combo of lipstick and lipgloss in one! In an H-O-T shade, no less.Which is kind of amazing news.Because I'm not exactly a lipgloss girl, nor am I a total lipstick fanatic.So...
InternDIVA: SpaRitual Nail Lacquer in Energy
I'm no nail guru, but let's be honest, nail polish brand does matter.I try my best to steer clear of $2 polishes at Forever21, as well as Sinful Colors or NYC, thanks to past experience. Instead I stay within my comfort zone of OPI, because I've consistently gotten a...