Kristine Hope Kowalski
New York Fashion Week Beauty: Backstage at Kate Spade Spring 2013
Ever wonder what goes on backstage at a New York Fashion Week runway show? I always imagined it to be a flurry of stylists, false eyelashes, hairspray, and gorgeous models. Over this past week, I had the amazing privilege of covering behind-the-scenes beauty at some of my favorite designers’ runway shows: and I found out […]
Taylor Swift’s ‘Wonderstruck Enchanted’
What can’t Taylor Swift do? Dare we say that she is … enchanting? She produces hit after hit, dates hot guy after hot guy: and now she’s back with her latest fragrance launch, Wonderstruck Enchanted, the second in her Wonderstruck collection. And we’re back with your latest opportunity to enter to win a bottle! (You know how […]
Campbell’s Soup Limited Edition Andy Warhol Cans
Did you know that that you could own a tiny piece of art history for a mere 75 cents? Seriously. Starting today, only at Target, you can pick up a limited edition, specially designed can of Campbell’s Tomato Soup. Each classic can pays homage to the 50 year anniversary of Andy Warhol’s iconic 32 Campbell’s Soup […]
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It’s estimated that 1 in 71 women will develop ovarian cancer in their lifetimes. But when detected early, survival rates are quite astounding. My favorite way to support a cause is to give and get! Check out these “shop for a cause” opportunities from your favorite brands, like Laura Mercier… Spread […]
Mariah Carey’s ‘Lollipop’ Fragrance Trio
Soooo… We hear you loved participating in the Juicy la Fleur Tweetstakes, eh? That’s cool: luckily, we’ve got another one for you! Tomorrow, August 30, you can enter to win not one but three fragrances from songstress Mariah Carey’s Lollipop Fragrance Collection via Twitter. Winning these would be an amazing end-of-summer treat for yourself! And not those […]
Cruelty-Free Beauty
Animal testing — for any reason — is one of the most controversial topics out there. It doesn’t always have to be political or extreme. Regardless of your involvement in the cause or your personal opinions on the matter, it’s always a good idea to be aware of what you’re buying and wearing! You may have noticed […]
Bond, James Bond: OPI’s ‘Skyfall’ Collection
You may need to mentally prepare yourself for this upcoming OPI collaboration. To celebrate Skyfall, the latest Bond film coming this November, a 13-piece OPI nail polish collection inspired by the James Bond movie franchise is launching this October. Each shade is named after a Bond title! I got a chance to test out the colors early, and […]
Juicy Couture ‘Viva la Juicy – La Fleur’
Ladies, at some point or another, you’ve surely donned something Juicy Couture. It’s likely because the brand has something for everyone: from the terry cloth bags with cutesy plastic cherry charms that you loved in middle school to the luxe dresses that you’re drooling over for your fall wardrobe right now. But the most consistently […]
Picante: Springfield, NJ
Down the street from Thai Amarin, a new Collabor-fave, is Picante “The Taste of Mexico,” a cool lunch spot that has gained much critical acclaim in the area. Let me tell you: Chipotle, this is not. Fresh, authentic, and reasonably priced, this place is a gem. The best way to describe Picante and its dishes […]
Yes To Awesome Products!
Love using natural products, but find them to be generally ineffective? That feeling will end the second you try out Yes to Carrots products. Made from natural organic fruits and veggies, these product really work, smell amazing, and are totally affordable. And now, Yes to Carrots is teaming up with celeb stylist Gretta Monahan! (That’s […]
The Collabor-eight 