| Find out how you can get professional-level results at home |
 Who has the money or the time to head to the spa or beauty salon these days? Not us. That's why we searched around for gadgets and products that would give us spa-worthy results at home. Check them out and be on your way to better skin and hair, without making a huge dent in your bank account. |
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Project Fun Day - Jason Wu
The designer Jason Wu, 26, has been on the fashionista radar since Michelle Obama chose his subtly sparkly one-shoulder, pale ivory chiffon confection — conjured up on spec and offered free — as her gown for Inauguration night. Mr. Wu, who anticipates $4 million in sales in 2009, works from a studio on West 37th Street and lives across town, on East 48th Street, with his two cats, Peaches and Jinxy.
Sunday, he said, is “a stress-free, revive-the-batteries kind of day,” the time to do “all the things in the city that I never get to do when I’m working.” Read article at nytimes.com.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
| Find the formula that will finally give you flawless-looking skin |
 We talked to celebrity makeup artists Gita Bass and Molly Stern and Procter & Gamble senior scientist Sarah Vickery to help you figure out the perfect formula for your skin type. Take the quiz to find out what kind of makeup your skin really needs and get expert tips on making your skin look its best. |
| Find out what products to splurge on and when to save your hard-earned dollars |
 You don't have to spend half your paycheck on skincare products to stay wrinkle and pimple-free. Dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban and P&G scientist Mary Begovic Johnson helped us compare products with similar ingredients that are very different in cost to see which are really worth the price. Here's what we found. |
Friday, June 5, 2009
Revlon announces 400 job losses worldwide
Cosmeticsdesign.com
New York-based Revlon has announced restructuring plans that will result in 400 job losses worldwide.
The cuts come as Revlon struggles to protect its sales and profits in the economic gloom.
Weak sales prospects
“While the mass color cosmetics category in the US, according to ACNielson, continues to grow, the rate of growth has started to slow, and retailers are carefully examining and optimizing inventory levels,” said Revlon CEO Alan Ennis.
The company warned that in the coming second quarter lower demand and unfavorable exchange rate changes will have a “significant negative impact on net sales and profitability”. Read article
New York-based Revlon has announced restructuring plans that will result in 400 job losses worldwide.
The cuts come as Revlon struggles to protect its sales and profits in the economic gloom.
Weak sales prospects
“While the mass color cosmetics category in the US, according to ACNielson, continues to grow, the rate of growth has started to slow, and retailers are carefully examining and optimizing inventory levels,” said Revlon CEO Alan Ennis.
The company warned that in the coming second quarter lower demand and unfavorable exchange rate changes will have a “significant negative impact on net sales and profitability”. Read article
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 If you have oily skin, you know it can be tough to prevent mid-day shine and keep grease at bay. Here, our fellow oily skin readers share feedback on the products that keep them looking matte all day. |
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| hould you create the latest looks seen on celebrities like Rihanna, Jennifer Aniston and Victoria Beckham? Find out here |
 Celebrities inspire us with their always evolving hair and makeup looks, but they can get also away with beauty extremes that most of us mere mortals could never pull off in real life. Check out the latest celebrity beauty trends to try -- and to avoid. |
Monday, June 1, 2009
Kimora Lee Simmons Gives Birth
Congratulations are in order for Kimora Lee Simmons and actor Djimon Hounsou. The couple gave birth to a baby boy this past Saturday according to Kimora's tweets.
Kimora Lee Simmons is the CEO of Phat Fashions, and most known for her contribution to the fashion world with Baby Phat.
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