’ve been an avid fan of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics since they opened their first flagship in NYC in 2011. The one-time secret weapon for makeup artists has now gone mainstream, thanks in large part to Sephora, who started selling a limited array of the brand’s lip tars, loose pigments, and nail (continued…)
Fashion Watch · Spotlight Feature
Part Deux: Opening Ceremony x Adidas (via Nylon) MAC’s newest collection is full of deliciously sweet goodies (via Racked) Tom’s brings Haiti to the world (via Teen Vogue) Kate Spade Saturday makes every day the weekend with playful watch styles that will put a spring in your step (via Teen (continued…)
lthough we’re a long way from the farm or the polo fields, we’re literally seeing horses everywhere. With their strong muscular curves and luxuriously long locks, it’s no surprise that the fashion world has taken a strong liking to the graceful and beautiful creatures. From equestrian style to western influences (continued…)
Dear Beauty Bitch: Like a million other people, I have dark circles under my eyes. I have tried many products, but still “bags ahoy.” Don’t get me started on concealers. Everyone makes them and they do very little—at least for me! Can you help? -Jane R., NYC Dear Jane: (continued…)
In the world of designer and department store collaborations, stores are constantly looking for new designers to collaborate with in order to bring something new and exclusive to the table. Kohl’s, much like Target and JCPenney, has been looking for fashion designers to gain a new customer base that perhaps (continued…)
When it comes to personal style, “Revenge” star Ashley Madekwe is leading the fashion pack. Always on our one-to-watch list, Ashley was recently spotted wearing head-to-toe Mulberry at a dinner party in LA. Why we’re obsessed: With an animal print, it’s easy to go overboard with your look–just ask Snooki, (continued…)
Celebrity · Pop Culture · shits and giggles
Now that Kim and Kanye have made a baby, we can now officially call them a kouple. And a famous one at that. With Kim’s Shoe Dazzle, Belle Noel jewelry line, Kardashian Kolors OPI nail line, PerfectSkin line and Sears clothing collection, and Kanye’s Fatburger restaurants, Air Yeezys and fledging (continued…)
etallic shorts are back like never before. No longer just reserved for strippers and American Apparel ads, there’s a looser and more fashion-forward version in town that doesn’t just come in size tight, silver and shiny. Designers are embracing the short shorts in luxe, rich materials and prints—like tweed, jacquard, (continued…)
Current Obsessions · Fragrance
uberose is a bit of a tricky fragrance. Some people love it, while others find it very heavy and musky—a scent “way too intense, sickly sweet, and kind of dirty,” as my friend put it. Nice sell, I know. But I like the smell of the white, flowery plant, which (continued…)
Lucky Dog! We can’t get enough of these Acne pooch images by William Wegman (via Fashionologie) American Retro and Alexander Terekhov create a capsule collection inspired by the film “Oz the Great and Powerful.” We’re guessing the collection was created before seeing the highly criticized film. (via Refinery29) Although an (continued…)
ven though St. Patrick’s Day is over, we’re still feeling in the glamorous green spirit. And like Pantone, who crowned the emerald hue the color of the year, we’ve got love for green, too. But our love doesn’t stop at emerald. This season, we’re about all the shades of green, (continued…)
Dear Rihanna, Are you showing us the evolution of jeans with this look? It’s already hard enough to button up one pair of jeans. Why make it harder on yourself? The top pair of pale 90s wash indicates that you’re a member of TLC, while the bottom dark wash suggests (continued…)
Events · Exhibitions · NY Diversions
isten up, New Yorkers: it’s time to get your culture fix on. If you missed our Obsessions in Portraiture event last October, you still have a chance to catch the photography of Kate Reeder. The super-talented Kate will be exhibiting at Superchief Gallery at Culturefix alongside artists Leah Moskowitz, Christine (continued…)
Art · Culture · Spotlight Feature
eneration Y is a generation of dreamers. And while we’re not the first generation to dream, we are the first to grow up with the encouragement to follow those dreams. In young adulthood we nurtured our creative passions, we made promises to ourselves that we’d never work a nine-to-five. Meanwhile, (continued…)
Dear funny lady Silverman, Considering your top and ill-fitting blazer are passable, we’re wondering why you took drugs before you put on pants. Or rather, put on shorts from American Eagle, raided your 16-year-old neighbor’s closet for thigh highs and paired them with black sneaks. Seriously Sarah, next time try (continued…)
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