essence spring/summer 2012

essence cosmetics is a drugstore makeup brand that reminds me a lot of the nostalgic Wet N Wild. However, essence is more contemporary with an eye on current makeup trends at giveaway prices. I’ve been trying out their spring/summer 12 collection and for the quality, compared to price, it is unbelievable. essence Mono eye shadow is a high pigment More...

Take a Hint From The Tropics With Festive Palm Tree Prints
Prints and patterns are so in right now, it can be tough to keep track of what’s hot and what’s not. But one thing’s for sure – palm trees are cropping up on everything from dresses and short More...

Brooklyn Industries Looks Ahead to Summer
Brooklyn Industries is known for making fun and sexy designer clothing right in the heart of Brooklyn and have made my wardrobe alot more fun to select from. This summer they will offer a variety of items we think More...

The Art of Shaving and ‘Mansome’ Present Tips For Better Manly Grooming!
Presented by mens skincare brand The Art of Shaving, new comedy Mansome premiered May 9 in Los Angeles. Directed by Morgan Spurlock and produced by actor-comedians Will Arnett and Jason Bateman and Electus founder More...

Canvas CitySlips Foldable Ballet Flats
One of this city’s greatest enigmas is the ability of some (present company not included) to trot through their days in skyscraper-high heels without pain (or any sprained ankles for that matter). For the majority More...

Casual-Cool Sweatshirt Dresses, Before It’s Too Hot!
Once springtime hits and I can officially stop worrying about bundling up just to avoid freezing on my 2-block walk from the bus to my office, I love embracing pieces that manage to fuse comfort and style. Effortlessness More...

Skinnygirl Tinted Daily Moisturizer
The name Bethenny Frankel was unfamiliar to me until I tried Skinnygirl. Evidently, Frankel is a reality TV personality with a lifestyle brand called Skinnygirl. Part of her brand includes a foray into cosmetics. More...

I’m Obsessed! Tarte Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss
If you still haven’t tested, tried, loved, or at least heard of the natural beauty wonders that are Moroccan Oil and Amazonian Clay, you may be living under a rock… but if you haven’t heard of More...

Fresh Soy Moisturizing Cream and Fresh Umbrian Clay Mattifying Serum
Fresh is notorious for introducing high-quality, luxury lifestyle products (particularly in skincare) that incorporates natural, well-researched ingredients. Moreover, said ingredients are refreshingly recognizable, More...

Mox Botanicals Black Plum and Fig lip butter
If craftsmanship and lip treatment could be used in the same sentence, then you also want to include Mox Botanicals in the same breath. Based out of Portland, Oregon, Mox Botanicals specializes in luxurious lip More...