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Bath And Body Works: My Top Picks For Holiday Gifting!

November 13, 2023

I was lucky enough to do a press “shopalong” at the wonderful, user friendly Bath And Body Works store on the SW corner of 23rd Street and Park Avenue South. It was truly a “winter wonderland” experience and I was thrilled to pick out the top four or five items that work as everything from stocking stuffers to holiday dinner…read more

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A Massage At The Naturopathica Spa In Chelsea: A Bit Of Heaven In The Middle Of One Of The Big Apple’s Busiest Neighborhoods!

July 18, 2023

I recently went to the Naturopathica Spa in Chelsea at 127 West 26th Street to get one of their amazing Defy Messages and to peruse their many holistic skincare products and even check out their signature scents. They have fabulous 30-min Holistic Facial appointments if you only have a little time in your day for a spa sessions but why…read more

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Inside The Be Chic Be Glam Event At Ulta Herald Square—Featuring Styling By Nick Stenson Beauty & BCBGMAXAZRIA!

May 17, 2023

I was so excited to attend the recent Be Chic Be Glam event in Ulta Beauty Herald Square that celebrated the partnership with BCBGMAXAZRIA and Nick Stenson Beauty (which recently launched remarkable all-natural luxury hair products). Every guest got styled both hair-wise and fashion-wise and I want to thank my stylist Shqipe Gocaj—who freelances at many of NYC’s biggest fashion…read more

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Mother’s Day Quick Picks: Amazing Beauty & Fragrance Gifts!

May 5, 2023

If your mom is a beauty and fragrance fanatic, here are some of the latest and greatest that appeal to all tastes and styles. No brand of fragrance celebrates NYC more than Bond No. 9--and yes, their flagship store is indeed at 9 Bond Street! Their latest scent, the fruity floral NYC Flowers is a unique combo of Anjou Pear,…read more

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The Beauty Show Is Back In NYC April 30th-May 1st! (It’s The Go-To Event For Everyone Who Wants To Be A Beauty Insider!)

April 26, 2023

I am a longtime attendee of The Makeup Show so I am very excited about it coming to Chelsea’s Metropolitan Pavillion at 100 West 18th Street this Sunday and Monday. There are not only great classes but guests get access to pro discounts at brands such as Alcone Company, Lumify, Nudestix, B3, Danessa Myricks Beauty, ESUM Beauty, Make Up For…read more

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Valentine’s Day Picks From The One And Only Fragrance Foundation!

February 7, 2023

I recently requested a selection of the Fragrance Foundation’s “greatest hits” and got a mix of award winners for 2022 and likely nominees for the 2023 Fragrance Foundation Awards in NYC. Some I am familiar with and some are new to me. (By the way, the nominee luncheon is super fun and one of the big social events of the…read more

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Valentine’s Day Prestige Brand Fragrance Picks From Coty!

February 6, 2023

We asked Coty to send some of their top Valentine’s Day fragrance picks for 2023 and they really picked some winners. I could not agree more on these choices in men and women’s fragrances—all of them smell modern and fresh and are long-lasting. In my book, the duration that a scent lasts is “key” because many fragrances only last for…read more

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CEW’s Beauty Bazaar: Interactive Beauty At It’s Finest (And Most Fun)!

September 16, 2022

CEW always holds great events that entice beauty fans, executives and media alike. The Beauty Bazaar that I attended recently included booths from CVS, Spa Chicks and Johnson & Johnson--as well as a phenomenal gift bag that was chock full to the brim with the latest items from brands like YSL, Olay, Rimmel, Coola, Too Faced, L'Occitane and more. My…read more

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Summer 2022 Beauty Guide: A Few New (And Old) Favorites!

June 30, 2022

Everyone needs a simplified and speedy program for great skin and makeup during the summer months--and not only should these items be sweatproof but they should feel good on your skin. Here are a few recent discoveries and one old classic that I cannot live without (it's the superstar/workhorse of any skincare routine)! Kiehl's put together a set of four…read more

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Three Good Reasons to Invest in Luxury Skincare Products

June 28, 2022

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It’s also the part of our body that we see most. That’s why it’s so important to take care of it and invest in quality skincare products. According to dermatologists, a healthy diet and lifestyle can help maintain healthy skin, but they also recommend investing in good quality skincare products that…read more

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The Fabulous Makeup Show NYC Is Back This Weekend And Runs Through Monday, May 2, 2022!

April 29, 2022

Once a year, the Makeup Show NYC brings you some of the most influential artists and brands in the beauty industry in a big blowout where you can catch up on the latest trends and products (plus mix and mingle with the A List of the industry). Two of the superstar makeup artists who appear at the workshop but also…read more

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Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Of Fragrance!

December 10, 2021

I decided to put together my six favorite fragrances for holiday gifting including the perfect ones for the men in your life and the best choices if you are on a budget (as you know, the mass market stores and drugstores have really diversified their fragrance selections in the past few years)! An 100 ml bottle of scent can easily…read more

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The Only Place To Be This Weekend (11/6-11/7): The Makeup Show At The Metropolitan Pavilion!

November 6, 2021

I am possibly The Makeup Show's biggest fan. While this "beauty insider" expo is held in several major cities each year, the NYC one has the largest selection of brands with their rapid beauty maniac followers just itching to get those "industry discounts" out on the floor. Whether you are a makeup artist who just have your favorite beauty brands,…read more

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Kiehl’s Top 6 Back To School Skincare Picks!

August 16, 2021

Everyone loves Kiehl’s and a new generation is discovering them right now! There are hundreds of great items to choose from and they are all made from as many naturally derived ingredients as possible! Want to know why I picked these six products pictured below for back to school and/or care packages? Read on! Just because it is time for…read more

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Kiehl’s Ferulic Brew: An Innovative Yet Natural Product For All Skin Types!

July 1, 2021

Last week, Kiehl’s held an online press event to officially launch their new Ferulic Brew Rejuvenating Facial Essence with Naturally Derived Lactic Acid, a unique treatment that is phyto-brewed for over 120 hours and enhanced with natural ferulic acid to help achieve glowing skin. A screenshot featuring the lovely Dr. Michelle Henry from Kiehl’s virtual press launch for Ferulic Brew.…read more

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The Makeup Show Safely Together Event: The Only Place For NYC Beauty Buffs To Be This Sunday!

June 3, 2021

I have so many fond memories of The Beauty Show when it has come to The Big Apple and it will be back in full force this November 6th and 7th at its usual spot, The Metropolitan Pavilion. But they have a special one day mini event called The Makeup Show Safely Together coming this Sunday June 6th at 10…read more

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VI Derm Beauty: Get Game Changing Results No Matter What Your Age Or Skin Type!

September 22, 2020

I was lucky enough to be invited to an online press event with Marya Khalil, CEO of VI Derm Peel and VI Derm beauty. I had always heard great things about this Miami-based line and have several influencer friends who use it. VI Derm Peel was invented 15 years ago by her dad Abdala Khalil, an emergency room doctor who…read more

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The Future Of Beauty Is Sustainability

October 9, 2019

(Image credit: Pop Sugar) Eco-friendly products are all the rage nowadays, especially as more people are looking to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. The beauty industry is no different. The demand for make-up isn’t going to go away any time soon, with many using their blushes and eyeshadows as an avenue for self-expression. Since demand is likely to stay, brands have…read more

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The Ulta Beauty Holiday 2019 Press Preview: Give, Gather, Glow!

August 19, 2019

Every so often I am totally blown away by a press preview and Ulta Beauty has become legendary for pulling out all the stops at the annual holiday press preview. It's the ultimate atmosphere for checking out all the great gift sets that will be coming out for the holidays and well as individual beauty products not yet in stores.…read more

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Nutrafol’s Scalp Treatment Preview: Blowouts, Breakfast & More!

August 1, 2019

I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of Nutrafol's Scalp Treatment, which is an all-natural serum with the active ingredients of Moringa Leaf Extract and Sea Buckthorn Fruit to help regrow hair. Press guests were each treated to a scalp and consultation with a natural medicine doctor, a shampoo, a scalp massage with the new Scalp Treatment…read more

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Temptu: A Visit To Their Chelsea Showroom For Makeovers & More!

July 25, 2019

I felt fortunate to be able to visit the Temptu New York showroom yesterday. The occasion was the launch of their first ever mascara, Built To Lash and to get makeup using the famous Temptu airbrush system and headshots. I am still using a cartoon/avatar headshot on my linkedin.com page, so I am certainly due for a professional one to…read more

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Obagi’s Skinclusion Campaign: Celebrating Diversity And Beautiful Skin

May 17, 2019

I was thrilled to be able to attend the recent Obagi Skinclusion event at Lightbox Studios in the Garment District. A lunch time panel was held to discuss the acceptance of diversity in the beauty business as well as society as a whole and guests were urged to take surveys online to discover their own biases before before attending. Questions…read more

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Good Science Beauty: The Magic In Their Products Is Actually Pure Science!

May 10, 2019

I fell in love with Good Science Beauty (which I was unfamiliar with prior) when I attended the recent Beauty Squared show in Tribeca--I loved the samples that I received there so I was thrilled to be invited to their recent press breakfast in their Kips Bay offices. The founder was in attendance not to mention that one of their…read more

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Alma Lasers Debuts The BeautiFill Fat Transfer System With A Beautiful Breakfast At The Modern

May 8, 2019

I had a lot of fun learning about Alma Laser, Inc.'s new procedure called BeautiFill that gives age-reducing results almost immediately. This is the first laser-based fat transfer system for complete aesthetic contouring. Patients getting this procedure have fat removed from a part of the body (usually the stomach) very gently through a small canula and it is much more…read more

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It Cosmetics: Putting Confidence In A Bottle!

February 28, 2019

I love It Cosmetics launch events. They are easily the most creative events for media who have grown tired of the typical cocktail party launches. Since the products are pink, they tend to have pink drinks and food (especially pink cupcakes featuring their fun logo), but they always set up vignettes that test the creativity of party guests. At the…read more

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The Latest On Lasers: A Cutera Press Event With Dr. Neil Sadick

February 25, 2019

Last Friday's Cutera-sponsored press breakfast for three dozen beauty and health journalists at Park Avenue dermatologist Dr. Neil Sadick's office was an interesting one. Dr. Sadick did a Q&A on the latest Cutera laser treatments Pico Genesis and TruSculpt ID moderated by his journalist daughter Sydney Sadick.Cutera's Pico Genesis is considered the current state of the art laser system for…read more