Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and football. One of the most popular dishes at every Thanksgiving table is a pumpkin pie. It brings back memories of childhood and everything that is home. Due to a rise in health concerns and nutrition, pumpkins have taken on a new life outside of just being a holiday staple. On the health front, there...

We live in a culture that is obsessed with all things celebrities. From gossip blogs to reality shows, we can’t get enough of watching our favorite stars and their every move. My personal celeb obsession centers around beauty. I have to know what products or treatments these Hollywood hunks and starlets swear by since they seem to have access to...

One of my favorite trends for the fall and winter seasons is dark nail polish. I used to be so opposed to it. I was that girl who would get her weekly mani/pedi and always pick the same polish – Limoscene or Ballet Flats by Essie – two impeccably pure light pink polishes that looked more like wisps of cotton candy than nail color. They gave my...

Alicia Estrada was sick of the unfriendly gazes elicited by her 60s-inspired, self-made clothing. So one day in college she decided to write ‘Stop Staring!’ in black paint on the back of her skirt. When the phrase drew positive attention, Estrada decided to write it on all of her garments. She would have never guessed Stop Staring! would turn into...

I absolutely love Halloween. From theatrical costumes to over the top makeup, this is definitely a holiday for divas who like to make a scene. There’s something about getting into character that really excites me. You get to choose who or what you want to be and then you have to find or make the ideal costume and makeup to help you unleash your...

Many of us want clearer skin, shinier hair, and softer lips, but is the price worth it?  With a walk down a drugstore aisle or a cosmetic boutique, shoppers will discover thousands of products from all over the world, ensuring that longer lashes and rosier cheeks are just a credit card swipe away.  However, most products contain harmful...

I’m not sure about you, but it seems as though we’ve zipped through fall and are heading straight to winter. I love fall, especially the seasonal fashion, but due to colder temperatures already nipping at my nose, I’m have to add some layers to my look. One of the best ways to add some warmth to your style is with a sophisticated scarf. Parisian...

I know that I’m not the only chica that’s heard strange beauty rituals and myths. We’ve all heard them from our mothers, aunties, sisters, and cousins. From downright strange to just plain silly, every woman can attest to the fact that she’s been told some crazy beauty myth backed by a story of someone’s cousin’s sister who actually experienced it...

I have finally mastered the art of eye makeup. I know, it may seem elementary to some of you but for me, it has been a long, drawn out situation that I wasn’t sure I would ever master. For some reason, about six months ago, the makeup artist light within me clicked on and I began to work my eye makeup like a true professional. From smoky to cat...

When Joanna Vargas goes to college reunions, she always looks like the youngest in the room. Vargas hasn’t gone under the knife, botoxed, or been taking black-market meds. Her secret is simply taking care of her skin with once-a-month facials and only using organic products. Vargas is a celebrity facialist in New York City, whose specialty Triple...