15 May
- By Laurel Beede - Patent leather: woman’s best friend. Scuff marks: patent leather’s nemesis. Hence, OUR nemesis. To combat these sneaky scuffs, use Windex and a paper towel to gently clean your favorite pair of patent loafers. In no time at all you’ll be able to see your reflection in them again. Ah, now [...]
10 May
- By Teresa Greenfeld - Many of us – especially fellow NYC-dwellers – are in dire need of closet space. Prominent rack and shelving space come at a high premium, and no amount of gadgets and shelf dividers from organizational mecca, The Container Store, will change that. We must keep off-season clothing Space-Bagged, hidden, and stored away. [...]
3 May
- by Laurel Beede – Often some of our most treasured jewelry pieces are our vintage finds that could stand to have just a little more sparkle. Fear not! With the help of two items already in your medicine cabinet, you can take your jewelry’s shine factor from dull to dazzling. Just grab an old [...]
2 May
- By Teresa Greenfeld – We told you how Visine can perfect your pout back in November – now here’s another face-saving Visine beauty trick: It is almost an absolute certainty that despite our best efforts, and the most diligent dedication to one’s skin care regime, we will, at one point or another, wake up with [...]
2 May
- By Teresa Greenfeld – Out of all the products in your makeup case, primer is probably the most important. It smooths lines and wrinkles, makes pores virtually undetectable, and creates a flawless base, allowing your makeup to last hours longer. While no doubt a life changer, it can be hard to get that [...]
1 May
- By Laurel Beede - April showers bring May flowers–and shrinking hemlines! Get ready to show some skin with the help of your new best friend: rubber bands. To help transition your long-sleeved winter pieces into something spring friendly, fold fabric from the inside of your sleeve and secure with one rubber band. Voila! Instant [...]
15 Feb
I’m a huge fan of Grazia, a British fashion and beauty weekly magazine, so during a recent trip overseas, I made a stop in London to chat with them about my fashion week wardrobe. Their Fashion Issue, always a must read, is also being accompanied by behind the scenes videos. Check out my video on [...]
14 Feb
- By Teresa Greenfeld - Showing that special person in your life just how much you love them, and celebrating that love, is something we should do every day of the year – not just on Valentine’s Day. Instead of giving lavish gifts and flowers because the date on the calendar says so, learn to [...]
2 Feb
- By Sarah-Leigh Wade - As each and every ready-to-wear season floods our desktops, our favourite glossies and our best boutiques rails, a wave of statement pieces never fail to pop up, professing to be the latest ‘it’ item. Trends come and go but we as consumers remain hungry for the Next Big Thing. – [...]
31 Jan
- By Loren Olsen – Many of us have romantic notions of making our own clothes from scratch. While this DIY dream can be realized with appropriate time and training, a winter coat is perhaps not the best place to start. However, there is a related project anyone can take on, likely to yield professional [...]
