Kristine Hope Kowalski
OPI’s Spiderman Collection
Are your Spidey senses tingling? OPI has done it again: the second you think they can’t outdo themselves… they, well, go and outdo themselves. The latest collection features shades inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man. In true OPI fashion, the shade names are almost better than the colors. From left to right: Shatter the Scales, My […]
Benefit’s Rare Beauty Snow White and the Huntsman Makeup Kit
Apparently the beauty world can’t get enough of Snow White and the Huntsman. Benefit Cosmetics came out with their own movie collaboration kit. While I love the products in this case (Benefit classics! And Porefessional is to die for), I think the set itself is kind of lame. There’s nothing new or particularly “Snow White” about the collection, (mascara and […]
A Leave-in Conditioner Worth Stalking
Have you ever found a product that works wonders for you, only to find that you can’t find it … anywhere?! For me, it was a L’Oreal Vive leave-in conditioner that I first started using two years ago in Greece. Read on to see how my love of this product sent me on a mad […]
NYX Cosmetics’s Dark Shadows The Crimson Amulet Collection
NYX Cosmetics certainly has a way with making show-stopping makeup palettes. (Last summer’s Jerseylicious palette, anyone?) Their newest creation is inspired by the only vampire film I am dying to see, Dark Shadows. Cute packaging and character bios aside, this set contains blushes, glosses, and powders you’d actually want to use. I was convinced that […]
Brand Spotlight: Bubbles at Home, Belgium
How would you like to walk into a small shop in Belgium and have a team of friendly and knowledgeable salespeople custom-pick out gourmet soaps that are perfect for your every skincare need (acne, eczema, psoriasis, sunburn…)? Sound too luxe to be possible? This is exactly the kind of service you can expect at Bubbles […]
Deborah Lippman’s Snow White & the Huntsman Nail Polish Duo
Love the new movie? Read Amber’s review here? Then all you need to complete your Snow White & the Huntsman obsession trifecta is Deborah Lippman’s special edition nail polish duo. The two super flattering shades are appropriately called Prelude to a Kiss (baby pink) and Dark Side of the Moon(vampy purple). The set is $25 and […]
The Bag That Got Away
How obsessed are you with this Rebecca Minkoff laser-cut cheetah print bag? Don’t worry- I’m beyond obsessed. Every single Tuesday for about two months, I scoped out my local Bloomingdale’s, each week admiring the beautiful laser cut-out detailing, strong but lightweight chain detail and sleek leather of this bag. I saved up my gift cards, […]
Brand Spotlight: DM Balea, Germany
If you’re on a tight budget, you’ve probably tried your fair share of store brand products and generics. And you’ve probably come to the conclusion that these brands are absolutely hit or miss. Sometimes you’ll get amazing results from products that are 100% comparable to the more expensive brands, but you’ll just as often get […]
Support Local Artists and Score Unique Finds
I always advise travelers — whether you’re going halfway across the world or on a stroll through a nearby town — to support local artists and crafters. The most authentic and memorable souvenirs that you can bring back with you will likely be the handmade, individualized pieces – rarely the mass-produced tourist tchotchkies. I’m the […]
Shimmer to Shine
You know what traveling is great for? Exploring, adventuring, learning … and ruining your skin. Despite my best efforts, I have never been able to come off a airplane looking radiant and glowing. Ever. i just returned from my European adventure on Sunday, and I still haven’t recovered. Two weeks away from my drawers of […]
The Collabor-eight 