BeautyNewsNYC

Welcome to Paris!Former New Yorker, now living in Paris, gives us the scoop!

Irene Fogarty — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Forget all the clichés about France and the French. It’s too expensive, they’re arrogant, rude, won’t speak English, never smile, smoke non-stop, eat and never gain a pound, hate Americans and love to say “no.” It’s not true, though they do seem a bit broody on the metro. Focus on the good stuff. The croissants, [...]

Change You Can Believe In

Rudy Sprogis — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

(Editor’s note: Mr. Sprogis is the founder of b.cause, and manager of Warren Tricomi Salon in Greenwich, CT) Kenneth Cole is my idol. We both believe in the idea that businesses can be a powerful force for social change. For him, that means using ad campaigns and marketing initiatives to bring attention to social causes. For me, [...]

Cute Kitty Couture

Sharon Gomes Thomas — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

When I think of pet fashion, I usually envision a teacup pooch, beautifully groomed and dressed up in a carefully purchased frilly outfit. If you’ve visited a pet store, you’ll know that most pet fashion is geared towards dogs. But there is no reason why cat owners and their kitties shouldn’t be sporting something fashionable [...]

One Of A Kind

Sharon Gomes Thomas — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Bespoke furniture, custom Saville suits and limited edition designer handbags are what you live for. So why do you buy off the rack when it comes to your pet’s fashion accessories? How do you get her something completely unique that only she has, specifically designed for your pet? By you becoming the designer yourself, what [...]

Party With a Cause

Sharon Gomes Thomas — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Celebrate the North Shore Animal League America’s 2009 DogCatemy Celebrity Gala on November 5th, 2009 (http://www.nsalamerica.org). You and your well behaved dog can rub shoulders and paws with the rich and famous. The Gala’s Master of Ceremonies will be Geraldo Rivera. Rivera and his family visited the Animal League and they immediately fell in love [...]

November Fit Finds

Erin Brady — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Lets face it, sometimes no matter how many miles you run or crucnhes you do, you still need a bit of help getting that form fitting pencil skirt on in the morning for work. For that flawless, Joan Holloway (“Mad Men”) shape, try an amzing new line called Sliminizer™, created by intimate apparel designer to [...]

Let’s Get Physique-al:Experience Physique 57 In Your Living room

Erika Hackmann — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

This past summer, I had the pleasure of becoming absolutely addicted to Manhattan-based Physique 57, the thigh-burning, ab-tightening, high-energy workout class responsible for the toned tushies of celebs like Kelly Ripa and Christy Turlington. This torturous workout managed to keep my body in check despite my margarita and tortilla chip habit, giving me muscles I [...]

Sculpting Class

Erin Brady — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Recently, I had the chance to workout with former Mr. America, Rich Barretta, at his eponymous NYC Studio, Rich Barretta Private Training (RBPT). On 22nd Street off of 5th Avenue, it’s not easy to find RBPT as it’s in a rather unassuming building, with no signs or lights and on the 2nd floor. I walked [...]

Even if its Just One…Live the Life You Love

Alexis Lardieri — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

It’s not often as a BN Health and Fitness writer that you have the opportunity to cover an event that combines after work cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, shopping, designer shoes, nutrition, fitness, and sex all in one night. So, when BN discovered that Single Edition Media was holding their second “Live the Life You Love” event [...]

Secrets of the At-Home Spa Enthusiast

Kayla Fioravanti — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

I started my entire business in my kitchen using ingredients like essential oils, oatmeal and coffee to create skin care products for personal use and to create a supplemental income for my family. I’ve been in the beauty industry now for the past twelve years. Even with access to more beauty products than the average [...]

The Multi-purpose Pumpkin: The Pumpkin Resurfacer Facial at Sunpoint Retreat Spa

Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

I love themes – for a birthday party, Bar-Mitzvah, holiday party – you name it. That’s why I felt compelled to include the Pumpkin Resurfacer Facial in the November, a.k.a. Thanksgiving issue of BeautyNewsNYC.com. Granted, the spa treatment room was not filled with the sweet aroma of pumpkins during my treatment, and thankfully for the [...]

Stress Relief for the Masses:The Swedish Institute & The Aveda Institute

Anna Vognsen — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

The leaves are changing and your coat is so last season, with some of last season’s leftover holes in the lining. Your roommate and her boyfriend have decided to share both their epic fights and their equally epic *ahem* make-up sessions through your thin bedroom walls, and your hunt for a paying job has gotten [...]

Spaaah! Finds for the Soap-aholic

Stephanie Ila Silver-Silberstein — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

If you consider yourself a true spa-connoisseur, or spa-nnoisseur, then you probably notice every spa related detail and nuance…such as the handmade soap nestled daintily in the antique soap dish next to the vintage hand towels and lightly scented candles. These soaps can inspire an entire bathroom’s décor and sometimes they can smell good enough [...]

Illegally Blond

Catherine Tandy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

With the winter months creeping in—leaves tumbling and sweaters bulking—I was hankering for a new ‘do, something that would sizzle during the doldrums of December. Throughout my 26-year-old life I’ve sported just about everything from circa ‘95 Natalie Imbruglia-inspired locks and hussy-esque red, to Manic Panic in Atomic Turquoise and some unspeakable dreadlocks. But I’ve [...]

The No-Shampoo ShampooA ‘WEN’ Revolution

Kelly Hushin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

The commercials are typical: beautiful woman stands in shower, looking fondly into the pouring water that is enveloping her as she gracefully lathers away a massive crown of foam through her long and lustrous locks. She is relishing the experience, as it’s oh-so-cleansing, deliciously scented and altogether beneficial for her troubled hair. Too bad she’s [...]

Let’s Save That For Our Martini Nourishing Hair Products: Hold the Alcohol

Kelly Hushin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

One of hair care’s most ubiquitous ingredients is something we think of as the key component to our favorite cocktail or the smelly solution we douse on an infected piercing. Hair companies do not laud alcohol nor do they display it proudly on the front of their product bottles. But that doesn’t mean it’s not [...]

A Tale of Two Cities:Escape to Chicago

Ashley Goldsmith — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

I don’t vacation too frequently, but when I do, it always happens to be in another major city. Which often raises the question: If you live in one of the greatest cities in the world, like our beloved New York, does it still feel like an escape when heading to another? I decided that this [...]

Be A Scenterprising Woman

Bonnie Kimberly Taylor — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

If any actress, model, fashion designer or rap mogul can label a fragrance, why not put your own name on a bottle of parfume? Scenterprises presents something unique and wonderful for fragrance lovers: The Perfume Studio Seminar. Designed as a celebration of the senses, the Perfume Studio’s seminar is an intimate gathering for those who [...]

Home Sweet Home

Yelena Moroz — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Starting November, your home becomes the center point of gatherings, guests and festivities for the next two months. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, inviting friends for a game of dradle, or planning a Christmas cocktail party your goal is to open doors to a welcoming home. And, no home worthy of guests should smell [...]

New & Noteworthy:From the Runway to the Beauty Counter

Yelena Moroz — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

“Indulging in something intimate, like fragrance, is a personal expression of luxury,” says Nanette Lepore. We couldn’t agree more, especially after trying her new fragrance, nanette. The unusual, yet fantastic, combination of nanette’s spicy pink pepper and rose is truly hypnotizing and borderline addicting. Secondary notes like violet, amber and cedarwood atlas underline the essence [...]

Season Spritzing:The Right Scent for the Right Occasion

Arlyn Hernandez — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

If there is anything I love more than beauty products, it’s food, specifically Thanksgiving eats. The smell, the taste, the feeling of utter warmth and satisfaction – there’s almost nothing better on this planet. However, I don’t enjoy being seated next to a guest whose fragrance overpowers the wafting scents of my delectable meal, especially [...]

Calling On Avon

Candice Sabatini — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

In a reversal of roles, the AVON Lady wasn’t calling on me. I was calling on her, or rather them, though not to buy or sell, but instead to learn about the science behind their newest anti-aging product, Anew Reversalist. I was part of a small group of journalists recently invited to the Research and [...]

Skinovations

Candice Sabatini — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Don’t count on turtlenecks and scarves to keep the skin on your neck protected this winter. You need some serious neck cream my little swan to keep those low cut holiday dresses looking amazing. From 3LAB, comes their new Perfect Neck Cream. Active ingredients include their famous bio-engineered growth hormone, along with other potent ingredients [...]

The New Thermalogy CPT – It’s Cooler and Hotter

Candice Sabatini — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

I did it before and didn’t want to do it again, but now five years have passed, and in the world of high tech anti-aging that’s a long, long time. Newer and better is the name of the game, and the new Thermage is nothing like the painful procedure I had back then. The [...]

Combat the Cold

Nicole Cornella — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop on the streets of New York, we immediately change our wardrobe and begin the transformation from flip flops to socks and boots. We grab our hats and wrap scarves around our necks and begin our preparation for the cold winter months to come. Often [...]

Autumnal Feasts

Bonnie Kimberly Taylor — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Thanksgiving is all about harvesting, whether it’s the fruits of your labor in the kitchen, gathering new or true friends around, or basking in the warmth of your family. Here are some ways to help with your kitchen harvest. Williams-Sonoma is synonymous with great kitchen tools and equipment, which is why cooks and people who [...]

Books of Wonder

Patricia Wersinger — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

With so many options for instant gratification with gadgets, the wonders of reading are often overlooked. Yet the moral issues presented in books help youths become thoughtful adults. So take your children on wonderful journeys into the minds of these imaginative authors. Bill Zimmerman’s Pocket Doodles For Kids, a “playful guide for doodling, imagining and coloring [...]

For Your Future Fashionista

Patricia Wersinger — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

After Halloween, costumes are whisked back into the closet with anticipation of Thanksgiving festivities, and girls look forward to the year’s first holiday party and a school break. As with all major holidays, Thanksgiving dinner is an opportunity for a girl in the laboratory of femininity to pick a new dress, try a new hairstyle, [...]

Get Juiced With Your Family

Bonnie Kimberly Taylor — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Good health is invaluable, so here are two ways to boost your family’s immunity and vitamin intake this holiday (and flu) season: The Jack LaLanne Power Juicer is a thing of beauty. Expertly designed to be convenient, sturdy and easy to use and clean, this baby will grind up just about anything and churn it into [...]

Best Bets

Amy Sciaretto — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Matte is the blazing hot trend for manicures and nails this Fall. While it may seem like an unlikely pairing, premium denim giant Rock & Republic and luxury nail retailer Essie have partnered up and collaborated for three limited edition items that shun shine in favor of a rich, matte texture. Essie’s Clearly Matte, which, [...]

Falling Into Winter

Kerry Malouf — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

This month, our Los Angeles-based makeup artist Kerry Malouf shows you how to transition your look from the chill of fall to the downright frost of winter with seamless ease. With this demonstration, Malouf adheres to a green mentality, by creating warm, creamy and utterly breathtaking looks with products from model Josie Maran’s eponymous, earth-friendly [...]

In the Hot Seat with Illamasqua’s Kate Massarella

Arlyn Hernandez — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Our friends over in the UK have been keeping a delicious makeup secret from us – well, until now. A fab 1920s underground-inspired brand, Illamasqua (pronounced ill-a-mask-a) has finally crossed over the Atlantic – can you say “hallelujah”? If you aren’t one of the many beauty insiders and aficionados singing Illamasqua’s praises, try any of [...]

A Brush with Greatness

Ashley Goldsmith — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

So you’re all set for Fall beauty with your black gel liner for the perfect kitten eye, foundation and powder for a matte face and a-glass-of-red inspired lipstick for a deep colored pout. But what next? Here at BN we like to not only share the latest trends with you but we also want to [...]

In the Bag: Holiday Glow On-the-Go

Kelley Granger — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Om to Go You deserve champagne, caviar, and truffles this holiday season — even if you’ve been relegated to the basement room at your in-law’s. Create a time-out for yourself and treat your face to a pretty sachet of potent, organic skincare by Om Aroma & Co. The company’s travel set contains a half ounce bottle [...]

The Property Police:A Q&A with Oyster Hotel Reviews Senior Editor, Will Begeny

Kelley Granger — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

They scour bed sheets, test for defective electronics, recount tales of old, dirty rooms, and duly note when a bar of soap is the only toiletry provided. And they never, ever blow their cover. These are the reporters of Oyster Hotel Reviews, a strictly editorial website (i.e. there’s no relation to any booking engines and no [...]

Eat. Drink. Relax.

Eric Capstick — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

DennyMike’s ‘Cue Stuff I’ve always loved barbeque but never really sought out sauces or rubs to use in cooking. I never wanted to spend the money because I had figured out that all I needed was a good amount of ketchup and some vinegar, and whatever else I could find in the kitchen, to make [...]

Exotic Skin Care for Men

Eric Capstick — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

A unique luxury line of grooming products debuts the U.S. this fall after a successful UK launch. Kyoku for Men makes the grade for its singular characteristics and exotic origins with natural elements native to a small village in Japan. Yazuri Hara, the “village of long life” boasts a 10 percent population that is over [...]

Eco Sneaks – The Tuba

Eric Capstick — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

One could imagine a fight song for this progressive company: “We make shoes and bags from the waste of the world! We make shoes and bags from renewable stuff! We make Simple Shoes sense and so should you!” And this jig could go on for quite some time because of the truly amazing array of [...]

When Fashion Rocks L.A.

Courtney Kretchman — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

To culminate October, fashion industry VIPs, media and celebrities came out to Rock Fashion Week Los Angeles – a two-day event joining fashion, art and entertainment at the Peterson Automotive Museum. Opening night was Gen Art’s 12th annual legendary “Fresh Faces in Fashion” presented by Plastics Make it Possible and hosted by CBS’s Big Bang [...]

Scrubs of the Season

Courtney Kretchman — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Toward the end of the year, the scents tend to become sweeter, spicier and just more comforting…even in so-called Seasonless Los Angeles. Pumpkin pancakes and spice cupcakes replace the summer fruit flavors wafting from the 3rd Street cafes and spas change up services to include delicious autumnal treatments. The Ginger Rub Bliss Los Angeles The 135-minute [...]

CP Curio: Who Shot Rock & Roll

Ashley Goldsmith — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:25:39 +0000

Rock & Roll was never just about the music. Whether it’s the pelvic thrusting of Elvis, the sex appeal of Madonna or the androgyny of Grace Jones and David Bowie, the face of rock & roll has been carved by images of the genres greats. Enter the Brooklyn Museums latest photographic exhibit, Who Shot Rock & [...]

Say Cheese!

Ashley Goldsmith — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:20:41 +0000

Make a Run For It

Caroline Davis — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:16:52 +0000

“Baby we were born to run.” Bruce Springsteen had the right idea with his popular 1970’s hit. At least that’s what 40,000 runners are thinking as they prepare for the 40th Annual New York City Marathon this Sunday, November 1st. More than two million spectators will descend on the sidewalks of the five boroughs – [...]

Get Your Beauty Sleep

Ashley Goldsmith — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:52:42 +0000

For most busy New York women, the recommended 8-hours of sleep a night has never been a possibility. There’s always something keeping us up late and waking us up early, interrupting our precious beauty rest and leaving us with the dreaded under eye circles and less than glowing skin. Until now… United Feather & Down [...]

The CP Survival Guide to Halloween in NYC

Caroline Davis — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Halloween. A top contender on my list of favorite American “holidays” – mainly because it provides a ready excuse for me to indulge in as many tricks and treats as possible. The coming of October 31 means an inevitable raid on the colorful candy aisles of every D’Agostino and Duane Reade in a five-block radius [...]

CP Style Police: Our Fall Faves

Jasmine Williams — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Fashion’s Fall season is finally emerging in the city. Since the first day of autumn fashionistas have been stumped about what to wear. The weather has us switching from a cute, summery dress one day to a winter coat and boots the next. It’s time to take the plunge into Fall and BN [...]

Taking a Stand with Lipstick

Dayna Sason — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:45:00 +0000

Who knew giving back could look so good? Now through December 15th, Mary Kay is donating $1 from each sale of its Beauty That Counts Creme Lipstick in two gorgeous shades, Gingerbread and the limited-edition Pink Passion, to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation to aid in its fight against domestic violence. According to the [...]

CP Monthly Style Addiction: Lace is for Lovers

Jennifer Oluwole — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:39:24 +0000

Fashion month is over and we can’t help but to notice ladies in lace popping up all over the place. Not just in its usual context of lingerie or small insert details. Were talking complete dresses, shoes, and accessories dipped entirely in lace. Worn just right and lace can be an inspiration behind a plethora [...]

Join the Club

Ashley Goldsmith — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35:10 +0000

As we showed you in our October issue, beauty brands really have power to raise awareness about many different illnesses. With October as our busiest month because it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we tend to lose sight of other charities. Charities like Gilda’s Club. Gilda’s Club was created to develop strategies and lead activities [...]

CP Steal: Get Spooked and Trimmed with Rare by Ruth Roche

Deena Campbell — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:44:59 +0000

You’ve never been sold on hair salons. You hate waiting, you can’t stand the smells, and your styles never seem to last. And when the crappy weather we’ve been having gets the best of you, trekking to a salon never makes your to-do-list. But this season Pureology’s East Coast Flagship salon, Rare by Ruth [...]