Good morning fellow Gothamists! The weather has been crazy this past week. Which means that my hair has decided to live a life of its own once again, gifting me with a million flyaways due to the extraordinary humidity…
I don’t know about you, but this Halloween has been legen (wait for it!) dary for me. I was able to finally participate in the Village Halloween Parade, which meant I had to look for a great costume. And…
I love this time of the year! Halloween is a big festivity in New York City that brings out the most creative ideas from gothamists and visitors. Jack O’ Lanterns, Ghost Tours, Haunted Houses, and terrific parades are just…
A few years ago, I stumbled upon my first Japanese beauty product in a trip to Paris. In one of my many excursions roaming freely around the city (mind you, with no map and no smartphone), I stumbled upon…
I have to confess I have a penchant for niche, small brands modeled after the vision of entrepreneurs motivated to ‘make something better.’ Along these lines, I have recently discovered Carol’s Daughter, a natural Brooklyn-based beauty brand that has…
Let me start this post with a confession: I love crafting. I love painting. But when it comes to doing my nails, my right hand ends up looking like a clown: colorful in all the (normally) wrong places. I…
As an OPI fan, I’m super excited to share with you what the new summer collection will look like. This year, OPI and Coca Cola celebrate the centennial of the iconic contoured glass bottle by launching a limited-edition, summer-feisty…
Source: Pinterest National Sunscreen Day should be a reminder on how to protect our body’s largest organ: The skin. However, many people still hold a few misconceptions about how and when to use sunscreen. Dr. Julia Tzu, a double…
Looking for fresh and easy hairstyle ideas for your busy Memorial Day weekend? Think no more. With this tutorial, you’ll be able to quickly take your look from the poolside to a night on the town without skipping a…
As a guy usually proud of his own manliness, I have always been suspicious of having (let alone using!) skin and body care products. Creams, lotions…heck! Even the after shave seemed a bit “girlie” to me! However, sometimes, only…
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…
I love natural cosmetics. Because I have extremely dry, and too-often-itchy skin, I have tested every single thing on the market to alleviate my symptoms. In my personal experience, by keeping my beauty care simple and using high-quality products,…
Are you an obsessive-compulsive list maker? If your answer is yes, you’ve found your twin soul in this blog. I adore creating long, detailed lists to be more efficient. And this country gives me the perfect excuse, with gorgeous…