Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

December 14, 2025
Because these gifts are sure to impress just about anyone... (more…)
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Gift Guide: The Definitive Best Beauty Gifts to Give

My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)

July 29, 2025
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My essentials for Gemma’s 15th birthday (and her cancer treatment)

4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

March 12, 2025
Because we all need to help save our planet, and these are four easy (and also fun) ways to do
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4 (super easy!) things you can do to help the planet

Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

March 1, 2025
You guys know I’m picky about lip gloss, but I recently tried two new (to me) products and had to
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Two Lip Products That You Need in Your Life

11.10.2008
The Rules of Makeup



So I have this problem…I am a total and complete pack rat. On top of that, I frequently develop weird attachments to random objects, ha, I know. Anyway, this also includes makeup. I still have the first Clinque lipstick I bought so I could get the free gift with purchase, my first Mary Kay eye palette and the strawberry flavored Chapstick that my deceased Aunt bought me in Montauk…probably about 15 years ago. GROSS. Please don’t follow my lead. Experts say the following:

Eyeliner: Toss after about 3 years

Eye Shadow: Kept dry, powders can stay for up to 3 years

Lipstick/lipgloss: Time for garbage after 2 years

Mascara: 4 months max so watch it





10.30.2008
Subway Grooming is NOT Ok.


So as one of the thousands (millions?) of NYCers that commutes via the subway five days a week, I have a plea that could possibly make my 15 minute ride on the 6 train just a little less painful. I was reading Glamour’s Beauty Blog and I noticed that someone else, Fiorella (formerlly of Nylon), has also made her plea to not, gasp, CLIP YOUR NAILS on public transportation. For me, I didn’t even like doing this in front of my college roommate freshman year, so I can’t possibly even begin to understand why anyone would do this in public. I feel Fiorella’s pain. I get grossed out enough when I see someone putting on face powder or mascara- hello! what if the train suddenly jolts and you poke your eye out?! UGH! So anyway, please refrain from doing this on the subway…or at least in front of me (and Fiorella).

P.S.- How hard would you die if you saw Lilo and Sam Ronson on the subway?


10.30.2008
NARS Combines Sex and Makeup


So I literally LOL’d when I saw this on one of my favorite beauty blogs, BeautyAddict. I mean, you’ve gotta appreciate the edginess that NARS is pushing here…plus, I’m always an advocate of safe sex! Basically this is a win-win situation since you get TWO “designer” conoms AND the cult NARS Multiple in the cult favorite shade, Orgasm. I also love the name “Safer Set.”


10.25.2008
Jem: Truly Outrageous (Halloween Costume)


So I’m kind of in love with this Jem costume idea I saw on BellaSugar.com. I mean, who didn’t think Jem was “truly outrageous” when they were growing up in the 80s? Anyway, you can easily be Jem for Halloween with the right pink wig and pink face makeup. The video on BellaSugar is kind of unnecessarily long (and super cheesy) but it has a few good tips for how to do the pink stars around your eyes! AND I even found a great Jem outfit…oh and they have one of the Misfit outfits too! UGH, memories…
L to R (Aja, Shana, Kimber, Jem, Stormer, Pizzazz, and Roxy)


10.25.2008
Bumble & Bumble Early Bird Blow-dry


So apparently the early bird actually DOES catch the worm…or so they say. I’ve NEVER been an early riser but I’m kind of in love with this new service that Bumble & Bumble is offering…it’s called The Early Bird Blow-dry and it’s absolutely genius. Bumble & Bumble Uptown (146 E. 56th st.) will now be open weekdays at 7:30am for anyone who wants a quick blow out before work or a big event. They even serve breakfast and coffee for those who arrive before 9:30. Genius, pure genius.



10.19.2008
Slatkin Caramel Pumpkin 3 Wick Candle

So, as everyone knows, I’m obsessed with beauty products and candles that smell like food but until recently, I’ve never been that into pumpkin. A friend of mine mentioned that every fall she lights a pumpkin candle in her room and relaxes while reading…this seemed like such an A-mazing idea to me that I ran out to Bath & Body Works and picked up this Slatkin candle. The sweet smell of whipped pumpkin puree and freshly baked pie crust are blended with the richness of buttery caramel and a succulent seasonal fruit medley of ripe plum, crisp apple and juicy nectarine. Mmmm, so fall.

10.19.2008
Sunday Mimosas

So a teacher I had in high school once told us that in college, Sunday is a day for the figment of your imagination…and even post-college, I’m finding this still to be true. There’s nothing like sitting around with your roommates while drinking mimosas (champagne and OJ delivered, naturally) and watching “Hocus Pocus,” the quintessential Halloween movie from my childhood. As we sat around, singing “I put a spell on yoooou, and now you’re mineeee,” I was reminded that Philosophy, one of my favorite brands, has a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner and body wash that actually smells like the delectable drink. Mmmmm, I don’t wanna go to work tomorrow.

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