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Let the Rhythm Get You — Broadway’s “On Your Feet”
Rhythm and movement is evident the moment that you step foot inside of the Marquis Theater to see On Your Feet, the Broadway musical that tells the story of pop megastars Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Conga drums, maracas, glittery costumes, hip shaking are completely...
Upon Meeting Bill Cunningham (1929-2016)
Unlike TV news reporters, we rarely see the faces of most newspaper journalists, especially photographers, who want to be anonymous eyes for us readers. And unlike most people whose pictures get in the news because they were up to no good — that's not the case if they...
Quench Your Skin at the Racetrack?
As the thoroughbred horse racing season of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness culminates with the Belmont Stakes, it's an opportune time to bring attention to the second most important part of the Triple Crown season: the drinking! Maybe the fancy hats are the...
Mid-Day Refresh at Mario Badescu Spa
For years, Mario Badescu Salon Day Spa has been my favorite New York City place for facial treatments. I went to Mario Badescu today for a relaxing facial to brighten and refresh my skin. Just as desired, I left with a fresh summer glow! The early summer days often...
Prom Prep Head to Toe
A Comprehensive Resource for the Prom: Advice in Seven Areas From Face to Shoes Every spring we advise teens on how to prepare for the prom while keeping the skin healthy and looking youthful long after the party is over. What steps should you take to avoid...
Fashion Week Brooklyn: FWBK in its own Houses!
Brooklyn has long-arrived in the areas of art, food, music, film and interior design. It's now time for fashion designers to get more recognition at Fashion Week Brooklyn. #FWBK Here are pictures from the 10th Anniversary Fashion Week Brooklyn events I attended last...
Seven Must-Try Beauty Products (1st Q 2016)
Time to revisit some products encountered at recent beautypress events… met with some beauty and cosmetic company representatives — typically the founders who created the products through experiments in their kitchen — who were there to answer our questions and share...
Miami: Beauty Music Nurture
When I was in Miami just before spring, I stole away from my family and old friends to pamper myself at the St. Somewhere Spa at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, just a few minutes' drive away. As you can expect from the name,...
6 Spas for Pampering All Over… the World
It's National Spa Week April 11–17 but don't let it be the only week that you treat yourself to pampering and rejuvenation at a beauty or wellness spa. A spa visit is both a calming and an energizing experience. You will leave with a renewed dedication to a healthy...
It’s Spring: Wake Up Your Skin!
Ahhh, Spring! When we think of spring, we start to put away our winter wardrobe (no more covering up!) and bring out lighter textures and more colorful palettes that reflect the new season. We should also pay attention to our skin and whole body. Take advantage of the...
How to Avoid Post-Halloween Horror Skin
It's that time of year when we are most creative, the time where we can become who — or what — we want to be! At least for a night… By now you've probably seen too many Pinterest photos of elaborate makeup jobs that turn people into forest animals and...
Fall Harvest Pumpkin Facial Mask!
When one of my favorite stores begins to stock pumpkin spice–flavor foods (the only thing I don't see there is pumpkin-spiced kale!), that's when I know I can take advantage of that nutritious, ubiquitous, orange squash — and make my own fall harvest...
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Daily Beauty Rituals
Only in the movies can a woman go to bed with her makeup on and wake up looking gorgeous! I discovered this "ancient" treasure when watching old movies on cable TV. This 1937 short film popped up in between feature films. It stars an actress named Constance Bennett,...
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Pat Collins
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Brooklyn, New York