A Faux Glow: The Best New Bronzers & Self Tanners

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Of late I’ve pondered if the “pregnancy glow” might have something to do not just with hormones, but the fact that most pregnant women are more hydrated, consume less caffeine and alcohol, and eat a bit healthier than the average individual. But, most of us are not committed to that long-term and for a solution [...]

JCPenney Enters Fashion Partnership Biz

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JCPenney has taken a cue from other big boxes, such as Target, with the launch of its line with Spanish retailer Mango. The MNG line for the mass retailer includes work appropriate clothes, casual wear, shoes and accessories.

While the collection currently available at JCPenney includes a range of options for casual and work environments, the [...]

Link Love: Girdles for Men, A StriVectin Investigation, Punk Perfume & Google’s Next Buy

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What does heroin smell like? The remaining live members of the Sex Pistols have bottled their scent. Check out Hint’s review.

The New York Times investigates the claims behind skin cream StriVectin and its Better Than Botox slogan. They also discuss the firm’s new products: a scrub and an eye product.  The company is now [...]

Jimmy Choo For Sale?

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Designer shoe house Jimmy Choo is reportedly considering “strategic options”, sources told London’s Telegraph. Current valuations put the London-based company at £450-500 million but some say the high-end accessories company could wait a few years and attempt a £1 billion IPO.
Among the major shareholders in the company are co-Founder Tamara Mellon, a former publicist and [...]

Madonna & Team Release “Material Girl” Campaign

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A mother-daughter clothing line–such is the life of the celeb child. Madonna and her first born, Lola (Lourdes), have released the ads for the upcoming Macy’s junior brand, The Material Girl. The collection is the product of a joint venture between the queen of pop and Iconix Brand Group. The ads, shot by photographer Tom [...]

Beauty Boutique Sale Alert!

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One of our favorite beauty boutiques, Space.NK, is having a sale. In NYC, there’s a store in SoHo we recommend visiting. This could be a great opportunity to buy products at a discount for birthdays and upcoming holidays. Normally we’re not about plugging sales, especially during an ongoing recovery, but this British retailer is home to [...]

Beauty Basics: Summer Skincare

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There are plenty of beauty goods on the market, but sometimes minimalist is the best option. Amid a long recovery, budgetary issues remain, so our cleansing, moisturizing and sunscreen recommendations are reasonably priced, whether your main concern is price or source of ingredients. Summer means more sweating, the risk of clogged pores, heat rashes, dehydration [...]

Financing The It Bag Collection: Sample Sale Alert

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Is there such as a thing as an it bag these days? We are never one to support buying products just because of the brand and society’s perception of it.  These products that were once purchased for their ability to withstand time, both because of their classic styles (Chanel, Fendi, Gucci.. ) and craftsmanship–these are [...]

Priobiotics May Help Eczema

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A new study from a medical university in Ukraine showed that oral probiotics may help children with skin disorders such as atopic dematitis (AD), or eczema. The study conducted by Dr. SV Gerasimov of the department of pediatrics at Lviv National Medical University in Lviv, Ukraine, involved 90 preschool children ages one to three, according to CosmeticsDesign.
The [...]

Australian Beauty Secrets Come Stateside

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It’s a rare talent that has hair like this but can handle all manes equally. The beautiful woman below is none other than Janet Waddell, a haircare veteran and owner of the namesake salon in NYC’s Gramercy Park neighborhood.

A blowout is a simple reminder of how big a role haircare is in a woman’s beauty [...]

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