Natural DIY Winter Beauty Treatments

I love the winter months. Sure it’s cold and you have to pull out the long coats and furry boots. But, it also means that you can start using the most luxurious beauty treatments to make sure you maintain the healthy looking glow your skin has had all summer. It is recommended that you use different products and techniques to help your skin adjust to … Continue reading Natural DIY Winter Beauty Treatments

Do advertisements make you feel bad about yourself?

The answer to the above question is yes, reports the New York Times. A study conducted by the The Journal of Consumer Research revealed that when women were shown advertisements of beauty-enhancing products such as mascara and perfume, they were apt to feel less attractive than if they were shown ads of problem solving products like acne medication and deodorant. Most interestingly, the advertisements used … Continue reading Do advertisements make you feel bad about yourself?

Look like Oprah in 5 minutes

While you can’t be on the cover of Forbes magazine standing next to Oprah, you can at least copy her makeup look thanks to a collaboration between her makeup artist Reggie Wells and Hissyfit Cosmetics. Wells, who recently took on the role as Creative Director for Hissyfit, created Clockpots, a portable face palette that offers women the ability to makeover themselves in 5-minutes. There are … Continue reading Look like Oprah in 5 minutes

Nicki Minaj’s pink lipstick on sale & Choosing the right shade of pink for you

After much anticipation, Nicki Minaj’s new limited edition lipstick, Pink 4 Friday ($14.50), will be available online* only starting today for four consecutive Fridays (through Dec. 17). A Collaboration with MAC Cosmetics, the lipstick was made to coincide with the release of her debut album, Pink Friday. ****Due to high demand, this product has sold out.**** Choosing the right shade of pink lipstick for you … Continue reading Nicki Minaj’s pink lipstick on sale & Choosing the right shade of pink for you

VH1 Divas goes Patriotic

This year’s VH1 Divas’ concert, The USO Presents: VH1 Divas Salute the Troops, will be hosted by Kathy Griffin from the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, CA. Set to air on Sunday, December 5th at 9/8 central, this will be the ninth installment for the franchise, which will feature Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles, Nicki Minaj, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals’ Grace Potter, … Continue reading VH1 Divas goes Patriotic

Go For the Gold: Makeup that Glitters

What I love about gold is its ability to spruce up anything boring with its shimmery brilliance. Used sparingly, gold makeup adds a touch of sparkle to highlight your inner radiance. And, with the gloomy, winter weather fast approaching, it just might be the perfect thing to add that extra boost of sunshine to your day. Continue reading Go For the Gold: Makeup that Glitters

Lady Gaga in a Bottle & Katy Perry’s Fragrance Purrs

Last Thursday Coty Inc., confirmed a deal with international superstar Lady Gaga to develop her first-ever signature fragrance to be launched in spring 2012. Lady Gaga is known for being a fashion trendsetter, so it’s no surprise that she would venture into the fragrance business. “Lady Gaga is explosive, provocative and sexy,” says Bernd Beetz, Chief Executive Officer, Coty Inc, three traits that will no … Continue reading Lady Gaga in a Bottle & Katy Perry’s Fragrance Purrs

MAC Cosmetics “MAC Me Over” Contest

Would you like to be the face of a major cosmetics campaign? Starting today, MAC Cosmetics is giving star hopefuls the chance at fame with the launch of a nationwide contest that will give regular people the possibility of becoming the face of its newest makeup collection. The contest amply titled, “MAC Me Over” bears the name of the beauty company’s Fall 2011 makeup collection. … Continue reading MAC Cosmetics “MAC Me Over” Contest

The Beauty Sample Sale with SHAPE Magazine hits NYC

When: November 17, 2010, 6pm to 9pm. Where: Greenhouse, 150 Varick St., New York, NY 10013 On Wednesday, November 17th, some of the best names in beauty will all unite under one roof in NYC offering sample sale prices of their products ranging from hair care to cosmetics. Attendees will receive complementary beauty services, in addition to cocktails and tasty treats. And, if that wasn’t … Continue reading The Beauty Sample Sale with SHAPE Magazine hits NYC