With a knack for brushes and charming personality that instantly reels you in, we can’t help but adore celebrity makeup artist Claudio Riaz. Gracing Barneys New York in Scottsdale for a quick visit, we met up with this charismatic brush designer to uncover the secrets to looking younger with the right makeup application.
Perched on a pedestal in the middle of Barneys’ beauty lounge, head Spa Girl Lisa Kasanicky was the lucky pick for a full-face makeover. With two Spa Girls in tow, plenty of wine and Claudio working his magic and charm, the scene unfolded first with a lesson in [...]
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Black bag sightings, a sudden parking shortage and glossy new buildings lining Scottsdale Road — ah yes, Barneys New York is here and if you didn’t have enough reasons to max out your Visa, I’ve got another one. Last week I met with Claudio Riaz, makeup brush master and creator of the exclusive Claudio Riaz brush line found at Barneys. Revolutionizing the way women apply makeup, Claudio designed each intricate brush by cutting and reshaping ordinary brushes to custom fit a woman’s face. After endless hard work and a handful of manufacturers, his line of magic makeup wands are different [...]
It’s no big secret that a flawless face starts with the right tools. We’ve been painting our complexions with Sephora’s high quality brushes for years and can’t get enough of their new collection of Sephora Collection Double-Ended Brushes. Not only do they save space in your makeup bag, but they also come in the prettiest eye-catching colors. Freshen up and consolidate your beauty tools with these neon-colored makeup brushes.
Double-Ended Smoky Eye Brush, $18. A posh purple brush equipped with a slanted eyeliner brush and smudge dome for flawless shadow and liner application.
Double-Ended Perfect Complexion Brush, $35. This hot [...]
Here’s a funny bit of trivia: Q-Tips were originally called Baby Gays. Heh. Marketed by a baby accessories company in the 1920s, the company eventually dropped the merry moniker and opted instead for the more descriptive Q-Tips name. Practically an American institution, the product hasn’t changed much since it first hit the market. Even the packaging hasn’t strayed much from the original. You’ve got your standard economy pack, vanity pack and the purse pack (perfect for travel). But keep an eye out for a groovy new twist on packaging coming soon to a store near you. The company has introduced [...]
Cat’s outta the bag. Girls sweat (gasp!). Here are favs for keeping cool and dry during the season of sweat.
There’s no escaping that feeling of sweaty britches in the dead of summer. LUSH Silky Underwear Dusting Powder comes to the rescue with a combo of cornstarch and tiny grains of cocoa butter to keep you fresh and dry. $11.25 at lush.com and LUSH in Scottsdale Fashion Square.
When all else fails, go commando with Miss Oops Nundies. These little wonders are made of nylon and Lycra and simply adhere to the inseam of your pants. No panty lines, no underwear creepage [...]
Where oh where have these tweezers been all my life? After years of wielding the same rather dull pair of tweezers as a beauty weapon against gnarly brows (the same tweezers used for extracting cactus needles from the spa dog’s paws and various other household emergencies), I finally broke down and got a new pair. And darn glad I did because now I can tweeze anytime, anywhere with exact precision. I know, sounds a little dangerous but I live on the edge. So my new Diamond Tip Lighted Tweezers from Sally Hansen La Cross have, as the name implies, tiny [...]
Gearing up for your summertime getaway? We’re hoping it’s to a spa in some exotic location. But wherever you go, go in style! Amp up your travel savvy with these key items and tips that keep you prepped, practical and pretty.
Ziploc sandwich bags are handy and great for snacks and but reusable, washable makeup bags are more durable and keep you green. Stay organized yet chic, with these travel bags and bottle kits:
Sephora Moroccan Sunrise Bag Collection and Clear Makeup Bags, sephora.com
Japonesque Handi Bottle Pack, amazon.com
TIP: To avoid washing your face with hair conditioner, use a label maker or [...]
A razor is just a razor, right? Not when it comes with five blades and a swivel head that rides over curves and contours without nicking your skin. The new Venus Embrace from Gillette takes the daily shave to the next level for smoother hair-free skin minus the cuts and nicks. Tired of the rather uninspiring, bordering-on-dangerous shave of my cheapy pink disposable, I gave the Embrace a whirl and was truly delighted with my latest investment. According to the packaging, the five curve-hugging blades are positioned closely together and spring-mounted to create a shaving surface that adjusts to the [...]
Well it’s about time if you ask me. Minty fresh breath is nice. But boring. Enter Breath Palette toothpaste, Japan’s answer to clean, fresh and flavorful breath. Only recently available in the U.S., Breath Palette is a naturally derived line of flavored toothpastes and mouthwashes. From fruity to exotic, flavors tempt the palette with tastes like lavender, rose, cola, pumpkin pudding and bitter chocolate. Besides just spicing up your routine, the toothpastes offer a dose of healthiness. Made of all-natural herbal extracts, the formulas are sugar-free, alcohol-free, low effervesce, less abrasive than standard toothpaste and made without synthetic surface-active agents. [...]
I’m feeling chatty today. I think it’s because I’m still on a high after finally catching a really good flick yesterday. Go see Slumdog Millionaire. It’s so good. That’s all I’ll say because I knew nothing about it before I went and it was such a joy watching the story unfold without the media barrage spoiling all the good scenes. So since I’m all talkative and it’s entirely too early to wake the spa boy from his deep and snoring slumber, I’ll spill on another favorite beauty item. Diane Aiello, the owner of Glam Lounge and beauty and fashion stylist, [...]
