tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:32:13 +0000Chelsea born and bred Manhattanite dishes on beauty, art, and fashion. All products reviewed on this website were purchased by the blogger or are on her wish-list unless otherwise stated.http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/noreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)Blogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-9012789319756276770Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:07:00 +00002010-02-24T22:32:13.420-05:00If Samantha Stevens on Bewitched had a signature fragrance it would definitely be Lisa Hoffman's Japanese Agarwood. This scent comes in 4 different variations to wear for different occasions and at different times of day, perfect for the busy modern woman/witch. There is something comforting and infinitely wearable about the underlying scent (perfect for Samantha's PTA meetings at Tabitha's http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2010/02/bewitched-by-japanese-agarwood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-263965158409475992Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:33:00 +00002010-02-14T12:08:25.732-05:00Happy Valentine's Day readers! I've missed you! Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love, so regardless of whether or not you are in a relationship, buy atleast one bunch of fluffy pink carnations today and enjoy a box of expensive chocolates.Below is a list of my favorite Valentine's-Day-beauty items to ensure that you look beautiful this evening.1.) Organix Passionfruit Guava Shampoo: http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2010/02/happy-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-8924119217791155931Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:18:00 +00002010-01-17T23:29:19.808-05:00I'm kind of convinced that the only color that I'm going to want to wear on my nails this spring will be a pale yellow with plenty of white in it to render it wearable and chic. There's something so delicate and subtle about the Rescue shade "Square Pants" that reminds me of whipped lemon-chiffon pie. It will look perfect with all the diaphanous fabrics of the season. photo credit: http://http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2010/01/pineapple-polish-for-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-1344807793179914506Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:09:00 +00002010-01-17T23:18:27.863-05:00I can't cook (though I do love watching Barefoot Contessa on the Food Network), I hate to clean, and I don't own an ironing board. I think that it's safe to assume that I will never even approximate Donna Reed or Carol Brady. However, I absolutely despise wrinkled clothing, so when I saw an infomercial for the "Mister Steamy" today during a commercial break from Jersey Shore, I realized that http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2010/01/worlds-worst-housewife.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-7235918808206492869Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:32:00 +00002010-01-10T20:07:30.696-05:00I went to the American Lives exhibition at the Met today, which included one of my favorite nineteenth-century genre paintings entitled The Flower Girl by Charles Cromwell Ingham. The flowers that spills out of the girl's basket are rendered with such intense and vibrant hues and delicate brushwork that they appear nearly life-like, as though one could bend down and smell the cheerful bouquet. http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2010/01/nineteenth-century-flower-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-6278886927215610006Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:11:00 +00002010-01-10T19:31:50.324-05:00When I was 5 years old I had the most beautiful ringlets that my mother would adorn with large silk bows. Years of damage and heat-styling have taken a toll on the texture of my hair to the point that it became straight and kind of limp. Since I now have very long hair for the first time since I was five years old, I'm beginning to realize that I need to resort to drastic measures if I want my http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2010/01/conditioner-fit-for-rapunzel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-4883386856546807819Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:48:00 +00002009-12-31T13:05:54.243-05:00Before you begin all the requisite self-assesment, gym-membership-purchases, calorie restrictions, and spending freezes that the new year entails, allow yourself one last "hurrah" of self-indulgence. Below is a list of my top four ways to indulge before reality sets in (pick your poison):1.) Eat: Barefoot Contessa's Panettone Bread Pudding. (Because you thought panettone could never be delicioushttp://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/12/indulgent-beauty-before-those.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-3594906209898629859Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:31:00 +00002009-12-30T23:48:00.996-05:00The most inspiring 80's winter wonderland ski-fashion can be found in the Last Christmas video from Wham!:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r1pXsJs-YsTo emulate these looks you'll need:1.) a crazily ostentatious piece of costume jewelry (preferably a brooch)2.) a camel coat with a belt a la George Michael in the scene where he walks with his lady friend in the snow (check out what appear to be http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/12/winter-style-inspiration-from-wham.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-8160904437707074858Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:48:00 +00002009-12-13T22:10:20.264-05:00If you want your stocking stuffers to be truly unique, check out the site Kiosk to view their international selection of beautiful and functional international items. Some of my favorites include elegant Portuguese toothpicks that remind me of miniature lace parasols, German bubble packets (complete with wand), Alma Hairpins from Mexico, and Supergel stain remover from Lisbon. They even sell http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/12/stocking-stuffer-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-6984162082544978427Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:32:00 +00002009-12-13T21:48:07.660-05:00Last night I went to a beautiful holiday party in my friend's new apartment. Besides serving outstanding homemade cookies with slivered almonds and Ebelskiver (tiny filled pancakes with blueberry preserve), there was also a pot of mulled wine on the stove that filled the whole house with a festive air. Apparently it was made with a dry red wine, a mix of mulling spices, and this Swedish Glogg http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/12/festive-holiday-drink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-520951217571149927Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:09:00 +00002009-12-06T20:31:41.496-05:00Chapped lips, dry skin, and flaky cuticles can really hamper your ability to look stellar at all the holiday parties you have to attend this season. While I can't fix all your beauty woes in a single post, I can offer up my two best beauty secrets for fighting the ugly. The first tip is to make Kleenex your ally in the fight against the cold and flu. Kleenex now makes anti-viral tissues that http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/12/fight-ugly-this-holiday-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-5486566246619962972Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:49:00 +00002009-12-06T20:03:39.655-05:00There is a fox joke in my family that started when a baby fox took up residence in my parents' backyard in Westchester two years ago. Since then the fox has come and gone seasonally (sometimes it goes on vacation/hiberation and come back looking relaxed and refreshed). The fox joke consists of finding items that have a fox motif and leaving them around the house for other family members to http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/12/foxy-lady.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-8189781871525153394Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:54:00 +00002009-11-23T00:09:13.426-05:00I'm trying to decide which winter boot to get this year, and so far it's between a traditional pair of snow boots from LL Bean and a clog-boot hybrid that looks amazing but probably wouldn't be so practical for the snow. However, I'm also loving the Maestra Botas from Toms Shoes. Not only does the company donate a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair purchased, but they also make http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/11/least-pretentious-winter-boot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-6224872412601732373Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:43:00 +00002009-11-22T23:53:50.461-05:00My absolute favorite winter beauty product is so incredible (and cheap) that I am considering stock-piling it in case I run out (though I already bought 2 tubes of it). Walgreens "W" brand Vitamin C Nourishing Lip Balm is organic, has coconut oil, Vitamin E, orange peel oil, and vanilla among other soothing ingredients, and it tastes incredibly like clementines. Best of all though is the http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/11/best-winter-beauty-product-and-its.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-3434186728754106609Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:09:00 +00002009-11-15T21:26:58.730-05:00I have a few weird OCD beauty compulsions or "quirks" that no one really knows about. I always apply face wash before wetting my face, buy a new toothbrush once a week, and always rinse my hair in cold water at the end of my shower. However, one thing I'm not compulsive enough about is washing my makeup brushes religiously (though I'm a germaphobe), which is imperative to keep your skin clear.http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/11/ocd-beauty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-821307193380389856Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:59:00 +00002009-11-15T00:12:34.819-05:00In this month's In Style one of my favorite websites is mentioned. Giftgenius.com is perfect for indecisive gift-givers or if you need to get a present for someone that you don't know very well. Enter info about the recipient including their gender, astrological sign, taste, style, and the occasion. The website generates a bunch of interesting gift ideas including prices and links to the siteshttp://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/11/holiday-shopping-giftgeniuscom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-4331035887416674474Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:10:00 +00002009-11-08T19:17:45.784-05:00But I love interesting chalk. Perhaps this bodes well for my professorial future when I'll be writing on a blackboard everyday. Anyway, I kind of need to have these chalk columns (plus a bunch to give to all the professors that I know). It's the perfect little holiday gift to give to your children's teachers as well. You can purchase a set for $8 at: FredFlare.com.photo credit: http://http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/11/i-know-its-geeky.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-5060992103125353609Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:41:00 +00002009-11-08T19:09:58.733-05:00In my opinion flannel shirts being "in style" is literally cause for celebration, because I can finally find ones outside of a vintage store or my father's closet. Kind of like when it became socially acceptable for a moment to wear hideous yet incredibly comfortable fleece slippers (aka Uggs & Emus) in public. Wearing a flannel shirt under a winter jacket is akin to being able to wear pajamas http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/11/lumberjack-lady.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-2506128585433935118Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:49:00 +00002009-11-01T17:55:08.608-05:00In the Comments section tell me us what you dressed up as this year, and let us know the craziest most outlandish halloween costume that you saw last night!!http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/11/halloween-costume-compilation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-6793631966161878543Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:52:00 +00002009-11-01T17:48:51.285-05:00I hope that everyone had a happy Halloween!! I threw a party in Chelsea last night with guests that included Amy Winehouse, Fidel Castro, Sid Vicious and Nancy, and Olive Oyl. Below are three of my favorite horror-movie-inspired beauty products:1.) Suspiria: This classic 70's Italian horror flick about a creepy ballet school has the most stunning Art Nouveau scenery (think pink silk couches, http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/11/horror-film-inspired-items-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-6521717755062344979Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:53:00 +00002009-10-25T18:42:08.848-04:00There's been a rose craze recently that's been sweeping the beauty and fashion world. Vogue just featured a wonderful article about unusual products incorporating the romantic flower (check out the By Terry blush made from crushed petals). It seems that rose is having a rebirth of sorts and has finally burst forth from its cliche as old-fashioned and boring. New rose incarnations in both http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/10/everythings-coming-up-roses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-3352672587027779669Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:10:00 +00002009-10-25T17:53:08.446-04:00I've recently seen a bunch of advertisements for the NY Botanical Garden's Fall Japanese Garden display, and it looks extraordinarily beautiful. This recreation of a traditional Japanese garden features a variety of gorgeous mauve and mustard chrysanthemums as well as black pines and Scarlet Maples. It's the perfect way to celebrate the brilliance of fall foliage. They also have a fun shop http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/10/fall-folliage-weekend-activity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-4435308889475988527Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:22:00 +00002009-10-18T22:46:22.410-04:00Maison Francis Kurkdjian (a perfumer responsible for some amazingly popular scented creations that you probably didn't even know were his) has come up with the next new wave scentsation. His petite bubble wands perfumed with either Cut Herbs, Cold Mint, or Pear, have turned a beloved childhood activity into something decidedly chic and adult. As you are probably already know, bubbles have had http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/10/bevy-of-bubbles-les-bulles-dagathe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-1877106246903643142Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:10:00 +00002009-10-18T22:56:47.726-04:00If you don't have the budget to justify splurging on a diamond or emerald bauble but feel like adding a little dash of glitz and glamour, check out the cosmetics line by jeweler Belmacz. Have a peek at the bio of the porcelain-skinned German designer Julia Muggenburg (her Edwardian topaz-colored satin pants are to die for). She fuses her love for anthropology and art in ornate and spunky http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/10/little-glitz-and-glamour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2814897100023369324.post-6347921485459219859Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:02:00 +00002009-10-11T19:41:41.074-04:00If you're looking for a treat to serve at your next birthday party, office gathering, Halloween party, or gallery opening, then head down to the Lower East Side to discover the perfect alternative to the Magnolia cupcake. On Stanton Street Between Clinton and Attorney there's a newly opened shop called Stuffed Artisan Cannolis that has reinvented the traditional Italian dessert in a modern and http://www.beautyinchelsea.com/2009/10/birthday-party-idea-artisan-cannolis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Beauty in Chelsea)0