Jane Shin Park

Last week, I blogged about the amazing work DKMS Americas is doing to find bone marrow donors for people fighting leukemia, which is the deadliest disease among kids in the United States. Here, Rihanna talks...

She may play the scheming and devious Quinn Fabray, ex-captain of the cheerleading squad (the "Cheerios") on Glee, but in real life, actress Dianna Agron couldn't be sweeter. "Playing Quinn is so much fun! Especially...

At first glance, Alana* seems like anything but a typical pot smoker: Model-pretty, vivacious, and smart, the eighteen-year-old is enrolled in a competitive program at New York University and has won national accolades for her community service projects. But if...

According to a national survey commissioned by U by Kotex (a bold new feminine care product line), 1 in 3 women and girls think buying tampons or pads is embarrassing, and more than half of...

Trying to navigate through the fragrance section of a beauty store can be really overwhelming: With so many bottles sitting on those towering shelves, it's hard to know where to begin the search for your perfect scent. (Not to mention...

Last week, I had the chance to sit down and chat with Katharina Harf, co-founder of DKMS Americas—the largest bone marrow donor center in the world. I was shocked to learn that leukemia is the...

Unfortunately, when it comes to finding the right foundation shade, girls of color often end up having to settle for less since many makeup brands have a superlimited selection of deeper colors. As a result,...

In partnership with philanthropic organization Seven Bar Foundation, FusionBeauty has created four exclusive, limited-edition lipglosses that'll not only keep your pout looking chic all spring and summer, but will also help women-in-need around the...

Growing up, one of my favorite beauty buys was Freeman Beauty's classic peel-off facial mask. (Applying it to my skin felt like a luxurious experience, and then peeling it off afterwards was always fun and satisfying in a way--especially...

Did you know that sage leaves can be used as a natural insect repellent? Or that daisies can soothe coughs and chest congestion? How about the ability of lemons to brighten dull skin? My eyes were opened to the countless...

I had the very lucky pleasure of checking out the recently renovated spa at the Surrey Hotel on NYC's Upper East Side, and during my visit I came across a natural, Australian beauty brand I...

I think a messy bun is the perfect everyday hairstyle for spring: It's undone enough to look casual and breezy, yet it also has an elegant, balletic quality, too. (Not to mention the fact...

Don't you love the way lip stains create an "I just ate a cherry popsicle" color effect without the heaviness of a gloss or lipstick? I became an even bigger fan of them when...

Victoria's Secret PINK took over Mallory Square in Key West, Florida for a fun-filled Spring Break celebration, and lucky me, I got to come along! The blowout party featured activity booths (my fave: the friendship...

I confess, I have the worst posture ever when I'm sitting at my desk and working away on the computer. I inevitably end up hunching over with my back painfully curved into a "C"...

Manhattan's Butterfly Studio Salon is famous for giving impeccable cuts and creating gorgeous hair color, but who knew their nail services were just as stellar? I dropped in recently for a much-needed mani (my dry,...

I vaguely remember using witch hazel back in the day, when my grandma would apply it to my skin whenever it got irritated and red. I haven't really used it since then and I had...

Veteran beauty entrepreneur and Hourglass Cosmetics creator Carisa Janes has always impressed me with her unique, user-friendly packaging ideas. (For instance, consider her powders, bronzers, and eye shadows which are housed inside a chic compact...

I know March is the official start of spring, but let's face it: It's still waaay too chilly outside to break out my spring wardrobe anytime soon, which means we're still in the dead of...

Style superstar Sarah Jessica Parker recently met up with a group of beauty editors and bloggers to reveal the secrets behind the making of her latest scent creation, SJP NYC. Her biggest challenge with this...

She may be just 16 years old, but Rhode Island-native Ava Anderson is already a budding beauty entrepreneur. It all began a couple of years ago when Ava first heard about the potential dangers of...

This makeup look isn't super dramatic or groundbreaking, but it's still one of my personal faves of the week: It's so simple yet pretty, easy to achieve for normal people who aren't makeup pros, and...

A Renaissance vibe was in the air at Nanette Lepore this morning, where the hair and makeup looks perfectly complemented the vibrant colors, full skirts and structured sleeves of the designer's collection. Hairstylist Esther Langham...