http://www.newyorkbeautystuff.com/blog Everything about being beautiful in New York Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:58:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The 15th annual Sally Beauty Best Tressed(R) Survey takes a look back at Hollywood’s best and worst celebrity hairstyles. The survey, commissioned by Sally Beauty Supply, asked American women to cast a vote on the good, the bad and the ugly in celebrity hairstyles from the past year, as the ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/06/celebrity-hairstyles-best-and-worst-of-2008/ Dude, am I the only person who thinks the Burt’s Bees line kicks arse? I love their lotions, hand soaps and lipglosses, and I’ve had my eye on some of their fancy Travel Kits for a while. I. LOVE. SAMPLE SIZES, and these travel kits are chock full of ‘em. ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/burts-bees-radiance-travel-kit-aka-adventures-in-mini/ Supporting charity and the independent spirit, award-winning ChanChi “Yoga for Your Face” skincare line launches its Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir at the Sundance Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary on January 15, 2009. The unique anti-aging product makes its debut at the Green Mansion VIP Spa Lounge party, along with sponsors Waterford Crystal, ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/06/shanti-super-anti-stress-elixir/ Drugstores aren’t always home to great makeup brushes, which is why Sonia Kashuk took so many of us by surprise. But Sonia’s not the only one making superb yet affordable makeup brushes. Say a warm hello to Eco Tools and their fantabulous 5-Piece Brush Set ($10)! They’re the softest drugstore brush ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/eco-tools-makeup-brushes-sonia-kashuk/ Beaute de Maman, (Pregnant Women and Fetus Safe Skin Care Products) a unique line of all-natural health and beauty products exclusively designed for the pregnant woman by an obstetrician, is pleased to announce that its Facial Scrub and Face & Body Cream have been recognized by Pregnancy magazine as two ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/05/beaute-de-maman-best-products-for-mom-and-baby/ HMP Communications, the authoritative source for comprehensive information and education services targeting healthcare professionals, announced that Skin & Aging has been awarded four Gold Triangle Awards on behalf of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Over the past five years, Skin & Aging’s coverage of dermatologic issues has earned it ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/05/skin-aging/ For New Year’s I resolved to get back into shape, so yesterday I headed to the gym at the booty crack of dawn. I figured a workout sesh would help me accomplish two valuable things: 1) I could burn off the obscene amount of mint chocolate chip ice cream I ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/9-loreal-bare-naturale-gentle-lip-conditioner-simply-works/ The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games is pleased to announce that Episciences, Inc., the manufacturer and distributor of Epionce®, a non-prescription skin wellness line, is now an official partner of the World Winter Games. In addition to their product sponsorship, Episciences, Inc. has created a 2009 Special Olympics World ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/05/epionce-ski-kit/ Dr. Susan Lark is proud to announce that she is reformulating her squalane skin care line. The new line will contain squalane sourced from olives rather than sharks. The first new product, called Trilane Anti-Aging Moisturizer with Squalane, is currently in development. It will contain 100 percent natural, eco-friendly squalane sourced ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/05/squalane-from-dr-susan-lark/ Kailua Beach, Oahu Mood: A mish-mash this morning: feisty (ready to kick booty, haaaaay!), ravenous (mmm Eggo Waffles) and cheerful Eyeshadow: Chanel Mystic Eyes quad from the 2009 Spring Bohemian Fantasy Collection One random thing you don’t know about me: I don’t like calamari. Fragrance: Vera Wang Princess Outfit: Skinny jeans, black turtleneck, black knee-high boots, black ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/makeup-and-beauty-blog-monday-poll-jan-5/ Lombard Street, San Francisco Heya, ladies. How was your weekend? I can hardly believe it, but the holidays are officially over. Seems like Christmas came and went before I knew what happened. For Tabs, it was a rough New Year’s. He came down with a kitty cold a few days ago ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/sundays-with-tabs-the-cat-makeup-and-beauty-blog-mascot-jan-4/ With the New Year, Phoenix plastic surgeon, Dr. Heidi Regenass encourages fitness goals for exercise and healthy food choices. But Dr. Regenass also offers the idea of internal health promoting external beauty - what we eat helps us to fight off the signs of aging. In Glendale near Phoenix, plastic surgeon, ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/04/anti-aging-cookbook/ Almost everyone has suffered from problems with skin or hair at some point. Whether it’s eczema, acne, thinning hair, or even cracked skin, a great deal of money is thrown into chemically-based products that may do more harm than good. These products can even compromise the overall health of the ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/04/flawlessly-yours/ A dash of freesia, a bit of lavender… Brace yourself but Hot Topic’s selling a new Twilight perfume ($48!). “The forbidden fruit tastes the sweetest.” LOL! Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix is tempting This finishing spray mist is supposed to set your makeup for hours. OOH! Let me know if you’ve ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/beauty-snacks-sites-of-the-day-jan-4/ I. DON’T. CARE that it’s strange. I can’t help that my favorite set in MAC’s new Brunette Blonde Redhead collection is Redhead. Makeup rules were meant to be broken, right? Here are some MAC Brunette Blonde Redhead swatches, hot and fresh out the kitchen (sorry, I’ve been listening to R. ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/mac-brunette-blonde-redhead-eyeshadow-lipstick-lipglass-and-mineralize-skinfinish-swatches/ Yesterday I did a look with smokey plum eyes, rose cheeks and dark lips using a few products from the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy line. Carmindy, makeup artist and author of Get Positively Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Gorgeous, helped develop the line for ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/sally-hansen-natural-beauty-inspired-by-carmindy-a-smokey-plum-face-of-the-day/ Heya, ladies! Just another quickie video, this one on filling in eyebrows. I’m going to try and do a new video every few days. I think in this one I start off by saying “Having well defrined eyebrows…” Defrined… I invented a new word, LOL! Do you have you any ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/beauty-tips/filling-in-your-eyebrows/ While nude lipsticks and lipglosses rule Chanel’s Spring 2009 Bohemian Fantasy Makeup Collection, Coco and company did include a few rich, colorful lip shades for good measure. Like the new Rouge Double Intensite Ultra Wear Lip Colour lipsticks ($34 each) — both of them deliver long-lasting lip drama. Alexandrite: shimmery brick ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/chanel-rouge-double-intensite-ultra-wear-lip-colour-5-application-tips/ Our quality color collection consists of Face Makeup to include liquid foundations, crème-powder foundations, stick foundations, powder foundations, loose and pressed powders and our most popular Collage powder that blends together for bronzing, highlighting and evening out skin tone for a soft and youthful glow; Eye Makeup to include eye ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/02/joy-lorraine-cosmetics/ Despite all of the attention from the media and consumer products manufacturers, Organic Foods and Beauty Care items have still not gained mainstream acceptance by American consumers according to a recently released study by TABS Group, a leading Marketing Research and Consulting firm in the Consumer Products Industry. “There is ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/02/organic-beauty-products-and-food/ A new study seems to say that we Americans haven’t bought into the hype over organic beauty products. Despite the attention from the media and manufacturers, organic beauty care items still haven’t caught on, according to the TABS Group (no joke; that’s really the name), a leading marketing research and ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/news/why-arent-you-buying-organic-beauty-products/ Chanel Fandago blush ($42) temporarily helped me forget that it’s cold enough outside to freeze my butt bones. After two layers I felt like winter had ended. There was a flush to my cheeks that I hadn’t seen in months, and I felt like I’d spent the afternoon twirling through ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/chanel-fandango-joues-contraste-powder-blush-a-pink-brown-flush-for-spring/ SKIN1 is pleased to announce Dermstore.com, a leading online skincare retailer, will launch the luxury line nationally January 2009 giving consumers access to the unique skincare solution. The brainchild of compounding pharmacist Dr. Gram, SKIN1 applies his advanced pharmaceutical expertise to identify healing synergies between natural, organic, and pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2009/01/01/skin1/ Girl, I don’t care how you do it — walk, run, rollerskate or hitch a ride on a three-legged donkey — but find some way to see the new limited edition Vendetta nail polish ($23) in person before it’s too late. One of two new nail polish shades released ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/chanel-vendetta-nail-polish-midnight-purple-fantasy/ Last week I watched a really interesting episode of Oprah featuring career coach and author Marcus Buckingham. The show followed Marcus as he led a group of women who were dissatisfied with their jobs through an extensive “career intervention” seminar. Strength training One of the big lessons of the show was ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/beauty-tips/9-things-your-career-and-focusing-on-your-strengths-in-2009/ Whatever you’re doing tonight, rock it out, even if it involves 80’s dance moves. See you in 2009! Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen © Karen for Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds, 2008. | Permalink | 14 comments | http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/how-to-do-the-snake/ Earlier this month I got the chance to chat with Jean Ford, co-creator of the Benefit Cosmetics line. To be blunt, Jean’s hot (and *very* tall!), and she has lots of fierce fashion and makeup advice. We talked about high heels and Foot Petal inserts, makeup trends and what kind of makeup ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/new-years-eve-makeup-ideas-from-benefit-cosmetics-co-founder-jean-ford/ Have you ever used one of those GPS devices in a car to help you get where you were going? Well what if there was a special makeup GPS that helped you find exactly what you were looking for? What if you had your very own Magic Makeup GPS? Note: ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/magic-makeup-gps/ Best Bath Store is offering you a chance to try their products before you buy. Allow you to experience the quality, scent, and other attributes of each one of our products to know which products you like best. All products are made using 100% natural ingredients. Some of the samples include: Acne ... http://www.skincareblog.net/2008/12/31/free-samples-of-shampoos-acne-treatments-eye-treatments-and-more/ Get ready to flip, whip and work that hair because MAC’s new Brunette Blonde Redhead Collection is about to land on MAC counters nationwide, HAAAAAAY! The mega huge release features three distinct sets — Brunette, Blonde and Redhead — with more than 30 total products (30 pieces of makeup and three ... http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/enter-one-final-giveaway-of-2008-mac-brunette-blonde-redhead/