The weather here in NYC has been a little schizophrenic over the past few weeks. If it’s not snowing, then it’s raining and if it’s not raining then it’s windy enough to knock you off your feet. So what’s a girl to do? Well, that’s where Living Proof comes in. This line of “No Frizz” creams, sprays, shampoos and conditioners is a dream come true for any bad hair day. The company prides itself on the use of advanced technologies to solve the toughest hair woes. Made up of a team of leading scientists and beauty authorities, Living Proof’s goal is to “invent efficient formulas with new molecules that deliver results you can see across the room.”

There are six different products in the No Frizz collection, each targeted to your hair type or hair challenge. And two have really caught my eye.

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With its talking rabbits, mystical creatures, and fire-breathing dragons, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland truly transports you into a fairytale state of mind. The film was directed by Tim Burton, a true visual artist, who is known most famously for his films Edward Scissorhands, Beetle Juice and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. All of his movies feature stunning graphics and effects that are unlike any other.

Alice in Wonderland sparks Burton’s seventh movie collaboration with actor Johnny Depp, who is amazing as The Mad Hatter in this film. But when is Johnny Depp not amazing? Full of vividly bright colors and wildly fantastic scenery, Alice in Wonderland will have you wondering if you’ve fallen down that rabbit hole.

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If you’re constructing a new closet for your insane amount of makeup, you may need to edit your strategy a bit. All the magazines point to seasonal makeup trends (remember, they need to ink some news!), but who’s dictating your closet has to keep up?

Case in point: the lipstick. Many women think lipstick colors are as seasonal as the episodes of Desperate Housewives. The general rule is that in the cooler months, the emphasis is on dark red tones. Warmer months bow down to lighter pink tones. (more…)

So you love — yet hate — beach season. You love the sand, the salty water and those beautiful parasols poetically fluttering in the sea breeze. But swimsuits are not your thing.
Sound familiar?
With so many different styles, it’s hard to find the right suit for your body. You want it to look flattering and still be stylish, so what’s a girl to do?
We asked two shoppers their thoughts on finding swimwear for the summer: (more…)