The Beauty Sleuth

Scent is probably one of the most memory provoking elements. A memorable scent can take us right back to a single moment in time with pin-point precision, evoking all the emotions that accompany it. While many are familiar with Mémoire Liquide, a bespoke, custom-blended perfumierie—It has a coveted cult-following that reads like a Who’s Who […]

Video Credits: Directed by David McIntyre (www.davidmcintyre.com) Model: Anna V at Wilhelmina Models (www.wilhelmina.com) Makeup: Kelley Quan (www.kramerkramer.com) Manicure: Kavita Kaul for OPI (www.kavitakaul.com) I wanted my model to look strong and in charge, so it was natural that many of my Go-to products came from Smashbox Cosmetics ::  Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder, In Bloom […]

I just HAD to post this fun little video from Burt’s Bee. It’s an animated short drawn entirely using the new Burt’s Bees® Tinted Lip Balms. It’s cute and a very,very sweet. While this lip balm comes in a variety of colors, it also feels yummy, yummy, yummy on the lips! Enjoy! TBS

Sebastian Professional has teamed up with Maja Ivarsson, lead singer for The Sounds, in a challenge to style this platinum-tressed rock star. Readers will have the opportunity to win $1,000 VISA gift card and a gift basket from Sebastian Professional. Ivarsson, named “Hottest Woman in Rock” by Blender Magazine, will be judging the contest entries! […]

Still using plastic bottles? If there ever was a reason to put the brakes on using those toxic leaching water receptacles, and let’s not forget the daily addition of yet more un-biodegradable stuff to our burgeoning landfills, then look to S’well. These sleek and stylish, double insulated stainless steel bottles keep cool drinks colder and […]

Recently, I did a little fashion video for director/photographer David McIntyre of Image Loading (www.imageloading.com) which was loosely based on the song Sweet Gene Vincent, by Ian Dury. We were inspired by the music and decided to get a few local dancers to be part of the visual ( Thank you Celeste and Wilson 🙂 […]

What: Designer Heike Jarick’s Sample sale When: 08 November at 10:00 – 12 November at 19:00 Where: 262 West 38th Street, Suite 503, New York, NY 10018 Why: Because she is one of New York’s best kept secret and her clothes and accessories are amazing. Every woman should have something of Heike’s in her wardrobe! […]

Beauty trends don’t always come from the runway. Often, it would seem that they are derived from and array of key elements in our world, think as vast as something purely environmental to various forms of art. With the Haute Couture shows in full gear, I guess my eye was focused on seeing things from that certain perspective but I was inspired to share a little bit of trend forecasting based on my observation of how these external elements play in the world of fashion and beauty.