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High Glitz: The Extravagant World of Child Beauty Pageants
(15 October 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Full of glamorous young girls wearing sparkly dresses, elaborate hairstyles, and copious makeup, the images in Susan Anderson's book "High Glitz: The Extravagant World of Child Beauty Pageants" (also the subject of an upcoming gallery show, see below) document the phenomenon. Asking each of pint-sized queens to style their own photo, some of the portraits reveal eerily mature poses and intensely sultry...
(15 October 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Full of glamorous young girls wearing sparkly dresses, elaborate hairstyles, and copious makeup, the images in Susan Anderson's book "High Glitz: The Extravagant World of Child Beauty Pageants" (also the subject of an upcoming gallery show, see below) document the phenomenon. Asking each of pint-sized queens to style their own photo, some of the portraits reveal eerily mature poses and intensely sultry...
Serge Lutens Water Lip Color
(05 October 2009) - Dubbed "makeup without artifice," Serge Lutens' Water Lip Color adds subtle stain to lips in two perfect, of-the-moment colors. Chardon, a plum color, comes the closest we've seen to matching Clinique's '90s hit "Black Honey," and Safrané channels an older era with a bright red that skews toward orange for a more modern touch. Either shade works with most skin tones and palettes, making...
(05 October 2009) - Dubbed "makeup without artifice," Serge Lutens' Water Lip Color adds subtle stain to lips in two perfect, of-the-moment colors. Chardon, a plum color, comes the closest we've seen to matching Clinique's '90s hit "Black Honey," and Safrané channels an older era with a bright red that skews toward orange for a more modern touch. Either shade works with most skin tones and palettes, making...
Agatha Ruiz De La Prada x Tweezerman
(27 August 2009) - Putting a playful spin on Tweezerman's signature slant tweezers, the bold style of Agatha Ruiz De La Prada commences a new line for the brand—the Designer Series. The collaboration between Tweezerman and Ruiz De La Prada marks a high-end, fashion-focused future for their beauty tools, sold at outlets such as Sephora and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available in three patterns, Magenta Hearts, Blue Clouds and...
(27 August 2009) - Putting a playful spin on Tweezerman's signature slant tweezers, the bold style of Agatha Ruiz De La Prada commences a new line for the brand—the Designer Series. The collaboration between Tweezerman and Ruiz De La Prada marks a high-end, fashion-focused future for their beauty tools, sold at outlets such as Sephora and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available in three patterns, Magenta Hearts, Blue Clouds and...
Evo Hair Products
(17 July 2009) - With the amount of sun and surf streaming out of Australia, creating a top of the line hair product to tame their manes is a concept Evo takes seriously. The brainchild of Gavin Von Gavin, Evo's irreverent range of hair treatments saves "ordinary humans from themselves." Broken down into five Mane subranges—including Mane Attention, Contender, Craft, Rollers and Straight—Evo takes the boredom out of...
(17 July 2009) - With the amount of sun and surf streaming out of Australia, creating a top of the line hair product to tame their manes is a concept Evo takes seriously. The brainchild of Gavin Von Gavin, Evo's irreverent range of hair treatments saves "ordinary humans from themselves." Broken down into five Mane subranges—including Mane Attention, Contender, Craft, Rollers and Straight—Evo takes the boredom out of...
Nima Nyima Himalayan Soaps and Candles
(26 May 2009) - Inspired by the warmth and energy of the Tibetan sun, Nima Nyima's natural products combine homeopathic properties with plant-based fragrances, leaving minds and skin feeling enlightened and relaxed. Comprised of a blend of alpine plants, oils and pure yak milk, the handmade, cold-processed Nepalese soaps ($14) are biodegradable and come in invigorating aromas like nettle spearmint and herb spikenard—a valuable plant grown only in...
(26 May 2009) - Inspired by the warmth and energy of the Tibetan sun, Nima Nyima's natural products combine homeopathic properties with plant-based fragrances, leaving minds and skin feeling enlightened and relaxed. Comprised of a blend of alpine plants, oils and pure yak milk, the handmade, cold-processed Nepalese soaps ($14) are biodegradable and come in invigorating aromas like nettle spearmint and herb spikenard—a valuable plant grown only in...
Knock Out Matte Nail Polish
(23 April 2009) - by Rachel Felder Modern times (the president talking to Cuba, Twitter superseding newspaper's popularity) call for modern nails, like Knock Out Cosmetics new capsule collection of flat, matte nail polishes that has been selling out at Henri Bendel and Liberty in London. With the powder-coat look showing up on Chanel runways and elsewhere, the ultimate symbol of a perfect manicure—an ultra-glossy top coat—suddenly looks...
(23 April 2009) - by Rachel Felder Modern times (the president talking to Cuba, Twitter superseding newspaper's popularity) call for modern nails, like Knock Out Cosmetics new capsule collection of flat, matte nail polishes that has been selling out at Henri Bendel and Liberty in London. With the powder-coat look showing up on Chanel runways and elsewhere, the ultimate symbol of a perfect manicure—an ultra-glossy top coat—suddenly looks...
Three New Green Skincare Lines
(22 April 2009) - One of the simplest ways to make every day Earth Day is to incorporate some of these new skincare products that make it easier to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. Free of parabens (an ingredient already banned in Europe for its health risks) and other harmful additives, using these products not only helps save the earth while providing a host of benefits to skin but, to...
(22 April 2009) - One of the simplest ways to make every day Earth Day is to incorporate some of these new skincare products that make it easier to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. Free of parabens (an ingredient already banned in Europe for its health risks) and other harmful additives, using these products not only helps save the earth while providing a host of benefits to skin but, to...
Phyto Universe
(07 April 2009) - Combining the ambiance of a day spa with the technicality of a dentist's office, Phyto Universe is a relaxing way to treat your hair and scalp to full on revitilization. The "natural beauty oasis" focuses on remedying your roots first by analyzing your scalp using a hair scope, which magnifies the hair and scalp 200 times. From there a Phyto expert identifies the challenges and...
(07 April 2009) - Combining the ambiance of a day spa with the technicality of a dentist's office, Phyto Universe is a relaxing way to treat your hair and scalp to full on revitilization. The "natural beauty oasis" focuses on remedying your roots first by analyzing your scalp using a hair scope, which magnifies the hair and scalp 200 times. From there a Phyto expert identifies the challenges and...
Max Sprecher Straight Razor Services and Sales
(18 March 2009) - by Tisha Leung Max Sprecher's restoration services for modern and antique straight razors is a reminder of how some design is so good that never dies. Sprecher sharpens, hones and polishes the blades to look good as new no matter the brand, age or shape. If you want to update your scales (handles), repair damaged ones or get customs made in your choice of exotic...
(18 March 2009) - by Tisha Leung Max Sprecher's restoration services for modern and antique straight razors is a reminder of how some design is so good that never dies. Sprecher sharpens, hones and polishes the blades to look good as new no matter the brand, age or shape. If you want to update your scales (handles), repair damaged ones or get customs made in your choice of exotic...
Further Soap
(18 February 2009) - by Tamara Warren It all started with a trusty 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Out of innocent emissions, Further Soap was born, the first bio-diesel soap to come to the market. The result is a light, lingering product that disinfects and softens overworked hands&mdash perfect for cleansing after tinkering with a fuel tank or for daily use. If you didn’t know any better, it could pass for...
(18 February 2009) - by Tamara Warren It all started with a trusty 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Out of innocent emissions, Further Soap was born, the first bio-diesel soap to come to the market. The result is a light, lingering product that disinfects and softens overworked hands&mdash perfect for cleansing after tinkering with a fuel tank or for daily use. If you didn’t know any better, it could pass for...
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Perfumes
(16 February 2009) - by Laura Neilson The Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, a goth perfumer, is the perfect blend of past and present. Past: Since 2002, the online purveyor has offered more than 300 scented household and perfume oils, inspired by allegorical subjects such as "Bewitching Brews," "Ars Draconis," "Good Omens," and "Rappaccini's Garden." Present: The Los Angeles-based company, owned and founded by Beth Moriarty Barrial and partner Brian...
(16 February 2009) - by Laura Neilson The Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, a goth perfumer, is the perfect blend of past and present. Past: Since 2002, the online purveyor has offered more than 300 scented household and perfume oils, inspired by allegorical subjects such as "Bewitching Brews," "Ars Draconis," "Good Omens," and "Rappaccini's Garden." Present: The Los Angeles-based company, owned and founded by Beth Moriarty Barrial and partner Brian...
Umi Hair Product Kits
(11 February 2009) - The result of years of research in salons, on photo shoots and in labs, leading hair stylists developed Umi Products' line of haircare kits for mixing and layering to create a variety of styles. Each kit is a product duo geared towards different effects (volume, texture, curl, etc.) and packaged in modern white boxes that slide open to reveal a pop-up card indicating the...
(11 February 2009) - The result of years of research in salons, on photo shoots and in labs, leading hair stylists developed Umi Products' line of haircare kits for mixing and layering to create a variety of styles. Each kit is a product duo geared towards different effects (volume, texture, curl, etc.) and packaged in modern white boxes that slide open to reveal a pop-up card indicating the...
Winter Skin and Hair Revival
(27 January 2009) - Come late January, the winter sky is not the only thing that gets dull. With low humidity and cold winds outside but high heat indoors, it's easy to feel that no amount of water will ever replenish our systems. With so many items out there offering to cure distressed skin and hair, figuring out which ones that work well can be a tedious and...
(27 January 2009) - Come late January, the winter sky is not the only thing that gets dull. With low humidity and cold winds outside but high heat indoors, it's easy to feel that no amount of water will ever replenish our systems. With so many items out there offering to cure distressed skin and hair, figuring out which ones that work well can be a tedious and...
Tommy Guns Salon Giveaway
(14 January 2009) - by Doug Black and Josh Teixeira For those with a resolution to get laid more, let Tommy Guns handle the grooming. At first blush, the term "salon" might seem misleading. The recently-opened Lower East Side outpost of London-based Tommy Guns has the overall aesthetic of a classic shave-and-a-haircut barbershop. But behind the marble-and-nickel interior, vintage lighting and pitch-perfect wall hangings, is a full service hair...
(14 January 2009) - by Doug Black and Josh Teixeira For those with a resolution to get laid more, let Tommy Guns handle the grooming. At first blush, the term "salon" might seem misleading. The recently-opened Lower East Side outpost of London-based Tommy Guns has the overall aesthetic of a classic shave-and-a-haircut barbershop. But behind the marble-and-nickel interior, vintage lighting and pitch-perfect wall hangings, is a full service hair...
Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics x Target
(28 October 2008) - Move over Collette Dinnigan and Stella McCartney. We've all seen Target collaborate with fashion designers, but the recently-launched Napoleon Perdis line, a designer budget cosmetic range, is an Australian first. As a Napoleon enthusiast who swears by his eyeliners, lip gloss and mosaic powder, I'm curious to see how these budget versions will take off....
(28 October 2008) - Move over Collette Dinnigan and Stella McCartney. We've all seen Target collaborate with fashion designers, but the recently-launched Napoleon Perdis line, a designer budget cosmetic range, is an Australian first. As a Napoleon enthusiast who swears by his eyeliners, lip gloss and mosaic powder, I'm curious to see how these budget versions will take off....
Aedes de Venustas Fragrance Boutique
(20 October 2008) - by Ariston Anderson Finding a signature scent requires more than a visit to the aisles of Bloomingdales or Sephora. For scent aficionados in the know, the place to start is Aedes de Venustas, a hidden West Village gem. Dark, mysterious and with plenty of velvet, the store is decorated like a French boudoir. For years New Yorkers have been venturing to this quiet shop,...
(20 October 2008) - by Ariston Anderson Finding a signature scent requires more than a visit to the aisles of Bloomingdales or Sephora. For scent aficionados in the know, the place to start is Aedes de Venustas, a hidden West Village gem. Dark, mysterious and with plenty of velvet, the store is decorated like a French boudoir. For years New Yorkers have been venturing to this quiet shop,...
Mastodon Straight Razor by Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons
(08 October 2008) - Before the dawn of plastic, Ivory was used in everything from billiard balls to piano keys. Taking it a step further, Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons created an old world-style straight razor fashioned with a 10,000-year-old fossilized Siberian Wooly Mammoth Ivory handle. Keeping with the theme and respect to the craft of years past, the razors used are restored vintage deadstock blades with sterling...
(08 October 2008) - Before the dawn of plastic, Ivory was used in everything from billiard balls to piano keys. Taking it a step further, Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons created an old world-style straight razor fashioned with a 10,000-year-old fossilized Siberian Wooly Mammoth Ivory handle. Keeping with the theme and respect to the craft of years past, the razors used are restored vintage deadstock blades with sterling...
The Shave of New York
(14 August 2008) - Remember what it was like to walk into a barber shop and get the ultimate shave from a master barber? Probably not, since most of us have never experienced this classic men's grooming service. The Shave of New York, a new barber shop in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood, aims to restore balance to our frenetic lives by encouraging men to slow down and enjoy the...
(14 August 2008) - Remember what it was like to walk into a barber shop and get the ultimate shave from a master barber? Probably not, since most of us have never experienced this classic men's grooming service. The Shave of New York, a new barber shop in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood, aims to restore balance to our frenetic lives by encouraging men to slow down and enjoy the...
Eight Suncare Products
(25 July 2008) - As the summer heat intensifies, so do the sun's harmful rays. In hopes of preventing your skin from becoming sandpaper, we tested a wide range of skin care products. All of them protected from harmful UV rays and some featured added benefits. A tip we learned along the way: for wrinkle as well as sun prevention, don't use the mineral-based blocks (minerals gather in wrinkles...
(25 July 2008) - As the summer heat intensifies, so do the sun's harmful rays. In hopes of preventing your skin from becoming sandpaper, we tested a wide range of skin care products. All of them protected from harmful UV rays and some featured added benefits. A tip we learned along the way: for wrinkle as well as sun prevention, don't use the mineral-based blocks (minerals gather in wrinkles...
Biggs & Featherbelle Body Care
(05 May 2008) - Before my friends at Biggs & Featherbelle urged me to try their Muscle Soak, I'd never been a fan of baths. Their inventive mix of Ginger, Alfalfa, and woodsy essential oils took me somewhere else. The no-synthetics and their packaging are equally inventive pluses for the body care company....
(05 May 2008) - Before my friends at Biggs & Featherbelle urged me to try their Muscle Soak, I'd never been a fan of baths. Their inventive mix of Ginger, Alfalfa, and woodsy essential oils took me somewhere else. The no-synthetics and their packaging are equally inventive pluses for the body care company....
Granado
(01 May 2008) - Since 1870, Rio de Janeiro-based Granado has been incorporating local and natural ingredients in their hair care items, soap and lotions which come in different varieties to address specific beauty battles. One of my favorites is the Castanha de Brasil line which is specially made with chestnuts from the Amazon that help to heal dry skin and hair—the remedy was first used by indigenous...
(01 May 2008) - Since 1870, Rio de Janeiro-based Granado has been incorporating local and natural ingredients in their hair care items, soap and lotions which come in different varieties to address specific beauty battles. One of my favorites is the Castanha de Brasil line which is specially made with chestnuts from the Amazon that help to heal dry skin and hair—the remedy was first used by indigenous...
Pattern Body Washes
(15 April 2008) - Since Pattern Body Washes appeared in my bathroom, each shower is a new aromatic experience. The all-natural body washes are made from the finest essential oils and plant extracts without parabens, artificial colors or dyes and are available in four scents, Cucumber, Citrus, Eucalyptus and (my favorite) Black Pepper. The spicy scent is made from herbal extracts and essential oils of black pepper, ylang-ylang...
(15 April 2008) - Since Pattern Body Washes appeared in my bathroom, each shower is a new aromatic experience. The all-natural body washes are made from the finest essential oils and plant extracts without parabens, artificial colors or dyes and are available in four scents, Cucumber, Citrus, Eucalyptus and (my favorite) Black Pepper. The spicy scent is made from herbal extracts and essential oils of black pepper, ylang-ylang...
Five Lip Balms
(28 December 2007) - by Passa Chattra We're all connoisseurs of lip balms to different degrees. We have preferred brands because of how well they work, the packaging they come in or whether it comes in a stick or tin. Some (like myself) are addicted and habituated to swiping their lips after each sip of a drink, end of a meal, after a phone call or during conversation....
(28 December 2007) - by Passa Chattra We're all connoisseurs of lip balms to different degrees. We have preferred brands because of how well they work, the packaging they come in or whether it comes in a stick or tin. Some (like myself) are addicted and habituated to swiping their lips after each sip of a drink, end of a meal, after a phone call or during conversation....
Botot Toothpaste
(09 November 2007) - by Passa Chattra Botot toothpaste is considered the "world's first toothpaste." Dr. Julien Botot invented this toothpaste in 1755 for King Louis XV of France. The formula lacks any of those nasty synthetic ingredients or colors. Instead it contains special natural ingredients like gillyflower, ginger, and cinnamon that give your mouth a slight warming feeling while promoting circulation in your gums. It tastes and...
(09 November 2007) - by Passa Chattra Botot toothpaste is considered the "world's first toothpaste." Dr. Julien Botot invented this toothpaste in 1755 for King Louis XV of France. The formula lacks any of those nasty synthetic ingredients or colors. Instead it contains special natural ingredients like gillyflower, ginger, and cinnamon that give your mouth a slight warming feeling while promoting circulation in your gums. It tastes and...
Lulu Organics Hair Powder
(17 October 2007) - Hair washing in cold weather is a tedious burden for those of us with long locks, not to mention the health risks. I don’t have the time or patience to blow dry before braving the elements, which is where the Hair Powder “for hair on days of unwash” from Lulu Organics comes in. It soaks up the shine and leaves my hair smelling great...
(17 October 2007) - Hair washing in cold weather is a tedious burden for those of us with long locks, not to mention the health risks. I don’t have the time or patience to blow dry before braving the elements, which is where the Hair Powder “for hair on days of unwash” from Lulu Organics comes in. It soaks up the shine and leaves my hair smelling great...
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