Ramona Singer of The Real Housewives of New York is back with even more gorgeous jewelry. Watch HSN on December 17th at 11pm EST for the debut of the Ramona Singer holiday jewelry collection. The new line incorporates white and grey pearls, as well as rose gold, new cuts, elongated cushions, and gorgeous baroque-inspired pieces. […] Read More »
Holiday Beauty Gift Guide 2009
It is that wonderful time of year where we are shopping for family and friends, looking for that perfect holiday gift. And what could be better than the gift of beauty?! No matter who you are shopping for, give them beauty gifts that will wow them. Here are some of my favorites for 2009. Estee […] Read More »
Keep your lips healthy all winter with Neosporin Lip Health products
As the weather is getting colder, your lips are getting dryer! This is the time when we are all plagued with dry, cracking, chapped lips. I received samples of some new Neosporin Lip Health products and couldn’t wait to give them a try. What better time to pamper your lips than when winter is approaching? […] Read More »
Celebrity Spa Party: Tru Renewal by Ramona
It was a nice warm evening on October 20th, and I was excited as I made my way into New York City’s Equinox Spa on Second Avenue. I had been invited to a Celebrity Spa Party featuring Ramona Singer’s Tru Renewal skin care line. After getting hooked on Tru Renewal’s Ultra Repair Cream, I was […] Read More »
Flair for Hair: Fekkai Hair Care
Luck was on my side when I scored a spot at Bloomingdale’s beauty event featuring a hair consultation with Frederic Fekkai last month. I was very excited to hear what Frederic would recommend for me from his amazing hair care line. If you haven’t tried Frederic Fekkai’s line of shampoos, conditioners, and stylers, then keep […] Read More »
Travel haute with Glambags by Kiki*C
I’ll start by saying that I love all things reusable. I loathe extra waste and packaging and I was really excited when I got the chance to try really pretty, reusable travel bags called Glambags. Now, I’m not a huge traveler, but these bags are good for so much more! I started off by filling […] Read More »
Ramona Singer for HSN: gorgeous estate jewelry…gorgeous prices
If you follow my beauty reviews, you’ll recall I recently raved about Ramona Singer of the Real Housewives of New York, and her amazing new skincare line. Well, I’m very excited to let you know all about her gorgeous collection of art deco, estate-inspired jewelry Ramona is a graduate of FIT with a very extensive […] Read More »
Love your hands for less: budget-friendly hand creams
I am so hard on my hands, and I am paranoid it’ll start to show! I started looking for a good hand cream, as it’s not something I’ve routinely used. I wanted to add it to my daily beauty routine. First, I decided to try a department store brand, so I went to Clinique. They […] Read More »
Tru Renewal by Ramona Singer: ‘Real Housewife of New York’ creates really great skincare
I’m sure I’m not the only one who indulged myself Tuesday nights by watching the Real Housewives of New York. It was a fun season with a great group of ladies! I was especially excited to see during one of the last episodes that Ramona Singer was launching a skincare line. I am as passionate […] Read More »
Best face forward: Clinique Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder
I was really intrigued by Clinique‘s new ‘Redness Solutions’ Instant Relief Mineral Powder. It is all-natural and mild, yet powerful enough to be used to combat redness from mild rosacea and break-outs. When Saks Fifth Avenue had its latest Clinique bonus, I decided to give it a try. This powder is great! It comes with an anti-bacterial […] Read More »
Shopping Alert: Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives!
I love July, and not only because it’s summer and my birthday month. I love July because it’s the month when Nordstrom holds their Anniversary Sale! If you haven’t shopped the sale before, then I’m glad you are reading this. You need to check out the amazing beauty deals that over 100 brands create especially […] Read More »
The Power Of Make-Up: Trish McEvoy Cosmetics Master Class
Last month I reserved a spot at a Master Class taught by Trish McEvoy Cosmetics. The class was aptly called ‘The Power of Make-Up’ and it was a very appropriate title for such a wonderful class. It was a very small, informal group of women of all ages, led by Connie Lewis of Trish McEvoy […] Read More »
Quick and easy eyes with Pop Beauty Eye Class sets
While I enjoy playing with make-up, trying new looks and experimenting, I know that many of you just want to get your make-up applied…and fast! If quick and easy make-up is your goal, then you have to check out Pop Beauty. I recently purchased the Pop Beauty Eye Class set for blue eyes. In one […] Read More »
A Beauty How-to: The Flawless Face
In my quest to achieve ‘the flawless face’ I’ve been sampling a lot of new products; and I think I’ve come across some winners! It is important to get your face primed for make-up. What that means is to utilize your skin care to get your skin even and hydrated to facilitate flawless make-up application. […] Read More »
Clear Skin Refreshment: Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash with Pink Grapefruit
Who doesn’t love break-out free, healthy-looking skin? In my quest for skin perfection, I tried the Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser. It helped calm my occasional breakouts, was very refreshing, and had a mild exfoliating effect. Another plus was that it is easy to find at any local drugstore, as well as […] Read More »
Ask the Expert: Common Skincare Concerns Answered by Dr. Marsha Gordon of St. Ives
We are heading into spring, however it’s still that transition period where it is often cold, rainy and windy. It is a good idea to baby your skin a bit as the weather changes so you can make any adjustments in your cleansing and moisturizing routine. I recently had the chance to send a bunch […] Read More »
Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil – Cleanse your face…with oil?
I recently received a sample of Shu Uemura’s Premium Cleansing Beauty Oil. Prior to that, I was unaware of the usage of oil as a cleanser. I can’t lie, the thought doesn’t sound right to me. I think I’m more worried about washing away the oil than adding more onto my face. It took me […] Read More »
Guy Gift: Burberry Brit for Men
While I usually don’t buy cologne for my husband, I did purchase Burberry Brit For Men Eau de Toilette for him for Valentine’s Day. My attraction to this scent actually started with a department store salesgirl spritzing at the counter. I grabbed the swatch as I walked by and was totally wowed by this scent. […] Read More »