Is it possible to tone your legs, improve circulation and improve your balance and posture just by walking in a pair of thong sandals? FitFlop says YES. Created by Bliss Spa's own Marcia Kilgore,...
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Organic Apoteke is a new line to the States - I was introduced to it at this year's Bendel's Breakfast, a yearly editor's event in New York. Founded by Dr. Nitasha Buldeo, the line aims to...
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DEX New York, the newest beauty atrium (salon, makeup and photography studio) in New York City is offering a deal that's almost too good to be true...except it is! So, that makes it too good to...
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by Dina Fierro on March 25, 2008
Our friends at Physicians Formula are holding another great giveaway - this time with the new, ground-breaking Organic Wear line. Organic Wear is the very first EcoCert certified line of makeup and...
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by Dina Fierro on March 24, 2008
Coming soon to a counter near you is Clinique's new Summer '08 Long-Last Bronze collection. Get your shopping lists ready for these goodies: New & Limited Edition - The Shimmering Tones...
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It can be a challenge to see instantaneous skin improvement via an at home treatment. But I was pleasantly surprised after testing Philosophy's Oxygen Peel this week. It's the perfect...
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Scent memory is a funny thing. I can remember the the very first time I sniffed Molton Brown's heavenly Naran Ji, a zesty blend of orange, Egyptian basil, Russian carvi, thyme and blackcurrant,...
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by Dina Fierro on March 20, 2008
Legendary in the New York club scene, designers Richie Rich and Traver Rains of Heatherette make no qualms about their love of color, glitter and shine in their new limited edition collection for...
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by Dina Fierro on March 19, 2008
A Northern girl at heart, when it comes to the South, I'm really sort of...averse. I mean, isn't that the land of big hair, too much makeup and entirely questionable fashion choices? Sure,...
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Hooray for St. Patrick's Day! A day of celebration and fun, we at Are You a Beauty? are celebrating with our favorite minty body wash, bubble bath and shampoo from Philosophy, Empowermint....
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by Dina Fierro on March 16, 2008
While a big price tag may often come attached to a fabulous product, sometimes (thankfully!)the reverse is true. In honor of our unsteady economy, here are a few of my very favorite inexpensive...
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For a long time, my heart and my hand sink belonged to Molton Brown. The Fine Liquid Hand Wash in Naran Ji felt indulgent and smelled unbelievably wonderful. But my heart is a fickle creature and I...
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by Dina Fierro on March 13, 2008
Spring beauty holds a bounty of new and fabulous items. Here's a sneak preview of some select items soon to hit stores: Our pals at Stila are capitalizing on the success of their Kitten eyeshadow...
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by Dina Fierro on March 10, 2008
Last Thursday, March 6, I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful breakfast at the St. Regis to celebrate the grand-reopening of the newly remodeled Elizabeth Arden global flagship store on Fifth...
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Ahhh, Sunday! Time to spa at home and get ready for the busy work week ahead. This week's product focus is the Alaska Glacial Mud Co.'s Glacial Facial. This purifying mineral mud masque uses...
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With a beauty closet packed to the gills with goodies that I need to test for upcoming stories and blog posts, a reasonable person might wonder why I find gifts-with-purchase sooo very tempting. Yet...
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by Dina Fierro on March 07, 2008
Beauty-ful brand Tarte has morphed beauty,style and wellness this spring to form their latest collection dubbed Health Couture. The brand's new t5 super fruit complex, a proprietary blend of the...
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by Dina Fierro on March 04, 2008
I'm a classicist when it comes to my nails, generally speaking. I wear traditional reds, burgundies and the occasional sheer pink and only once in a blue moon do I stray to trendier hues. Now, I...
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by Dina Fierro on March 03, 2008
I recently attended an entirely fabulous beauty event in New York City, the CEW (Cosmetics Executive Women, that is) Product Demo. Every year, CEW crowns winners in several beauty categories and the...
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by Dina Fierro on March 02, 2008
It's about that time of year when I get to daydreaming about escaping to a warm, sunny tropical paradise. Juara's yummy Candlenut Body Creme ALMOST takes me there. This lusciously scented and...
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