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With all the focus on rehabbing summer-stressed hair, and keeping hair strong, we often overlook fingernails! Nails are made of the same stuff as hair, and when mistreated will dry out and break, just like...

I really love it when someone solves a problem I never even knew I had. In this case? Ugly medicine cabinet! Between bottles of headache pills, allergy meds, and half crushed bos of bandages, my...

One of my most unusual fashion week moments came at the Kolmar/Japonesque party celebrating color. Not 10 minutes into my stay, I ran into the extraordinarily colorful Richie Rich of Heatherette! To demonstrate the...

I had a bit of a fashion freakout moment backstage at Anna Sui... To my right, beauty legends Pat McGrath and Garren fussed with Chanel Iman's bangs. To my left, Anna Sui (in the flesh!)...

I just got back from a really interesting panel discussion at Milk studios, sponsored by MAC, and I've never wished I was a fashion student more in my life! The panel was made up of...

Once again I caught up with one of the delightful boys from ION Studio, backstage at Timo Weiland, where Leonardo Manetti was creating yet another gorgeous look. "We were inspired by Eduardian beauty, it's very...

Growing up, my dad was exactly like the dad in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with one miracle cure-all. Only instead of Windex, my dad was obsessed with Neosporin. Sunburn? Put Neosporin on it. Bug...

Continuing with fall's embellished hair trend, and potentially riffing on the half head shaved look,  Pasquale Ferrante from ION Salon loaded one half of model's locks with tons and tons of bobby pins for the...

Put away your flat irons this spring, because frizz is in! At Herve Leger, Bob Recine for Phyto created wonderfully different textures: "I wanted something patchworked, and collaged, so we did one piece crimped, one...

This weekend, I dropped in backstage at Diane Von Furstenberg, only to meet Diane herself. I got seriously starstruck and very nearly freaked out in a truly embarrassing way, but she was very sweet. And...

It was a Teen Vogue reunion when I ran in to Whitney Port backstage, whose every move was being followed by The City camera crews, at the group show with her line, Whitney Eve, along...

Rounding out day two of Fashion Week, I hoofed it down to Chelsea to go backstage at Rag and Bone. There, I saw Teddy Charles, lead stylist for Frederic Fekkai working his magic on the...

Congratulations are in order for Julien Farel and his team of experts since for the third year in a row, Julien Farel Group has been appointed the US Open Hairstylists to the Players! This elite...

Backstage at Charlotte Ronson was utter insanity! However, it was nothing close to the hysteria of the front row where Nicky Hilton held court and undoubtedly hoards of photogs were hoping for a Lindsay Lohan...

My extreme enthusiasm for the Chanel Jade polish was totally warranted. If I could tattoo this color on my nails, I think I would. I'm THAT obsessed. What do you guys think?...

It was all fire and brimstone yesterday backstage at Hayden-Harnett where the Tarte makeup team created a look inspired by lava fields, desert landscapes and modern nomads: "The look is really based on Hayden-Harnett's  collection....

I just got back from the Organic by John Patrick presentation, and I'm totally blown away. The show took place at a cozy and dark steakhouse (of all places!) in midtown, and I feel like...

Try not to freak out... Next week, in honor of Fashion's Night Out, the Chanel Boutique in SoHo will debut their Jade Nail Collection. Ok, freak out!! I can't wait to see it! Peter Phillips,...

I love the idea of personalized fragrances--there's something so wonderful about a scent that's just right for you. I don't, however, love how expensive it can be! Which is why I'm thrilled by Bath&Body Works...

Ok, I don't know if discussing eyebrow hair crosses into TMI range, but here goes. About two months ago I decided to stop getting my eyebrows threaded. I just stopped cold turkey, and said "forget...

Sound the alarm! Today only, Lippmann Collection is kicking off their 10 year anniversary by giving away a $50 gift certificate with every 10th person to make a purchase online (www.lippmanncollection.com)! To celebrate a decade...

Get ready to rock! Everyone's favorite skater girl, Avril Lavigne, is expanding her horizons beyond catchy tunes and clothes with her new fragrance, Black Star, set to launch nationwide this week at Kohl's. We chatted...

Today, at 2:00 sharp, Gilt Groupe is featuring special deals at Completely Bare spas! The local fav for waxing and laser hair removal will offer 25-40% discounts on single treatments and packages at all four...

In terms of testing products, the ones I get most excited about are kind of techy and gadget-y. So imagine my excitement when I saw the Silk'n SensEpil, which is the first over the counter...