Jane Shin Park
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DIY: Facial Mask Recipes
I had a fun meeting yesterday with Bettijo Hirschi, creator of the natural bodycare line Bath By Bettijo (she makes amazing body scrubs and lotions that smell SO yummy!), and she gave me two facial...
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30 Days Of Mascara: LORAC Visual Effects Mascara
My lash type: Sparse, medium length, straightI tried: LORAC Visual Effects MascaraThoughts: When I pulled the mascara wand out of the tube, I was immediately intrigued by the odd shape of the applicator: a four-sided...
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Hot Brand Alert: Illamasqua
Finally, Illamasqua is here!!! This super cool makeup brand that first launched in the U.K. last fall (and already has a cult-like following) has arrived stateside, and now you can get your hands on their...
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30 Days of Mascara: Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara
My lash type: Sparse, short-to-medium length, straightI tried: Benefit BADgal lash mascaraThoughts: I have to admit, I was totally surprised by the great results I got from this mascara--not necessarily because I doubted the mascara...
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Get A Pro-Style Spray Tan At Home
Earlier this week, Darian Braun--jet-setting beauty entrepreneur and creator of the self-tanning towelette--dropped by my office to discuss his latest faux glow project. Being a fair-skinned girl myself who doesn't really use self-tanning products, you...
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In My Makeup Bag: Alison Raffaele Acne Response Primer
As someone who is prone to occasional breakouts, I've regularly had to deal with the hassle of trying to treat and cover a pimple at the same time. If I dab a spot treatment onto...
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Growing Pains: Youth Obesity
As millions of teens pack on extra pounds, they're facing a troubling future. Teen Vogue reports on the hazards of youth obesity--and how to keep yourself healthy. With tabloid headlines that scream "scary skinny" and...
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How to Make Your Beauty Routine Greener
Earth Day may have been last week, but being eco-minded is never passe! Here's a final round of tips from expert Danny Seo on how to improve your beauty regimen."I recently came out with my...
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How to Make Your Workout Routine Greener
With Earth Day fast approaching, here are more easy-to-do ideas to try from eco-friendly living expert Danny Seo:"If you're driving to a faraway gym everyday to go running, then you need to re-evaluate if the...
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How to Make a Party Greener
Whether it's for someone's birthday, graduation, or just to celebrate the coming of summer, give your next party an eco-friendly twist with these tips from expert Danny Seo:"Parties can be a waste. In my book...
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Invisalign Teen Makes Straightening Your Teeth a Snap
I can still clearly remember wearing traditional metal braces throughout junior high, and all of the hassles that came with it: Having to stick a gob of wax at the ends of the wires, so...
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How to Make Your School Locker Greener
Environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo is back with great tips on how to make your school life more eco-friendly: "If you keep extra shoes in your locker, I think it's a good idea to line...
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Get the Look: Matthew Williamson S/S '09
Backstage at the Matthew Williamson Spring/Summer show, lead makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury described the beauty look she created as "lived-in, effortlessly cool, rock 'n roll", and she was spot-on. If you think going for an...
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How to Make Your Bedroom Greener
Eco-friendly living expert Danny Seo was born on Earth Day in 1977, so perhaps it's fitting that he has been actively involved in environmental causes since he was a young boy. In fact, he founded...
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How to Easily Fix Nail Polish Nicks and Smudges
During a meeting with celebrity manicurist Jenna Hipp the other day, I bemoaned my lack of skills when it comes to doing my own nails at home. (I always end up doing a shoddy job:...
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Super Beauty Sale: 50% Off MOR Goodies
Tomorrow, MOR Cosmetics is giving customers who shop on their website 50% off all regular priced products!! This offer is only in effect for one day, so if you need to get your hands on...
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It's Finally Here! Dermalogica Opens Their First NYC Outpost
Having been a huge fan of the skincare brand Dermalogica for a few years now, I've been waiting and waiting (and waiting some more) for the LA-based company to open a boutique/spa here in NYC....
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Hot Topic: Lowering the Drinking Age
At fifteen, Stella may be too young to drink, but she has a strong opinion, nonetheless, on the recent controversy surrounding the legal drinking age. "If you're old enough to vote for the next president...
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Get the Look: Marc by Marc Jacobs S/S 09
Not only is the hair/makeup look from this show chic in a "Why yes, I am a dancer" kind of way, but it's also very practical: A pulled-back ponytail and super minimal makeup means that...
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Heel Healer: Butter LONDON Stiletto Stick
If you've been reading my blog posts over the past few months, you'd know that I'm on a mission to keep my feet in good, soft shape throughout the winter. I'm sorry to harp so...
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Get the Look: Nanette Lepore S/S '09
I know it's technically still wintertime (boo~), but in anticipation of warmer temperatures and longer days, I'm going to highlight my fave beauty looks from the Spring/Summer runway shows over the next several weeks and...
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Happy Feet: Pedicure Tips
I recently experienced the most thorough, miracle-working pedicure I have ever gotten in my life, courtesy of Mila Yagoudaies at OC61 Spa in NYC. Beforehand, my heels were hard, dry, and cracked because of the...
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Who's that Girl? Pop Beauty's Founder Hits the Right Notes
At a "thank goodness it's the end of Fashion-Week" party last Friday night at Citrine Lounge in Manhattan, many attendees were pleasantly surprised when Pop Beauty founder Sara Strand took the stage and belted out...
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Mission Skincare: Athlete Tested and Approved
Whether you're an uber-athlete running laps around a track or a super busy student running from one class to the next, there's a new skincare line that has been developed specifically for active people just...