Green is chic: Eco-conscious luxury beauty

If there is something I have learned with my Earth Day posts is that a green lifestyle can be totally chic. Long gone are the days when natural cosmetics were messy, required refrigeration, and sometimes smelled downright funny. Today,…

Natural and organic skincare

This past Earth Day has been an eye-opening experience for me. I have interviewed green make-up maven Paige Padgett and I have even started my own green beauty regime—thanks to her advice, I have identified which synthetic components might…

Earth Day: Green Chic Lifestyle!

Happy Earth Day 2016! To celebrate such an important occasion, I have curated a special selection of mouth-watering items that will make your life easier and more environmentally-conscious. Who said that green couldn’t be chic? (Psst… Follow the pretty…

New 100% Pure Lip Caramel Swatches and Review

If you have stumbled upon this post, it means you’re very likely on the lookout for a change in your beauty routine. 100% Pure is a brand that’s synonym with natural cosmetics, in the sense that they only use…

Valentine’s Days Gifts For All Budgets

Valentine’s Day is coming up. Whether you plan to gift your significant other, your BFF, or just treat yo’self, stay tuned! I’ve compiled the best ideas for all possible budgets. So sit back, relax, and get ready for some…

My Favorite Beauty Products of 2015 (Part II)

Before the Superbowl game begins, I wanted to take the time to share with you the second part of my favorite beauty products of 2015.  However, you should note that these products were not necessarily released last year; while…

Holiday Gift Guide: Organic Products

I am so glad to see that you’re reading New York For Beginners today, because I’m starting a 12-day special with my specially curated Holiday Gift Guides. In them you’ll find all sorts of gifting ideas from companies that…

Review: Natural and Effective Deodorants

There is a lot being currently said about the cumulative effect of chemicals in our bodies. That is the reason why I’m starting a series of articles about green alternatives for those who would like to reduce the amount…

Black Friday Deals: Organic cosmetics

‘Tis the time of the year… for great shopping! Thanksgiving is next week, which means Black Friday and Cyber Monday are also a few days away. Today I’m bringing you a few green beauty deals from Hollybeth Organics, Cecilia…

Celebrate a Beauty-Full Earth Day

Yes, I am against animal testing. And yes, I love PicMonkey. Earth Day is approaching, and many of my favorite beauty brands are creating special initiatives to remind us the importance of recycling and becoming eco-conscious consumers. Scroll down…