Last night I went to see James Taylor at Jones Beach (watch YouTube video). It was a humid night and the sky was full of dark clouds. We went armed with umbrellas, and even a few plastic bags in case the heavens opened up. This post really isn't about the James Taylor concert, although James was ... [ Read More ]
Archives for June 2008
Are Salon Treaments Worth It? My Visit to Angelo David Salon With Redken’s Color Expert David Stanko
The reception area at Angelo David SalonAt the Angelo David Salon on 43rd Street Between Vanderbilt and Madison Avenues, you can buy lots of home-use hair treatments. In-the-salon treatments are an added cost, and you may wonder whether or not these treatments are worth the extra. To find out I ... [ Read More ]
Clarins Most Dynamic Woman Award Honors Founders of Childhelp
Q: What made Kathy Lee Gifford tear up during a recent awards ceremony? A: She held her hankie during a video clip featuring Childhelp, an organization created by Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson who were getting joint honors this year from Clarins -- The Most Dynamic Woman Award. The clip showed ... [ Read More ]
A Beautiful Side to The Ugly But Amazing Emu
I have never really liked being around large birds. I guess most everyone has some sort of aversion. But I've discovered something beautiful about the emu, a member of the ostrich family. The emu is a large, flightless bird that lives in Australia. It stands 5 to 6 ft tall and even on those it's ... [ Read More ]
How To Blow Dry Your Hair Like A Pro
If you're like me, you treasure visits to the salon because you leave with silky, sleek, shiny hair and just for that brief period of time, you feel wonderful! When you get home and shampoo your hair, however, reality sets in. The same hair that was compliant in your stylist's hand, rebells in your ... [ Read More ]
Nail Myths, De-bunked Courtesy of Creative Nail Design
Creative Nail Design http://www.creativenaildesign.com/ has been featured on many of my Fashion Week Posts, as they are really the nail company of the runways. CND was kind enough to share some Beauty “Lies” and Realities with me. These myths may surprise you!1. Lie: “Eat gelatin to grow strong, ... [ Read More ]