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Could the End of Scent Be Near?
Are women wearing less perfume than they used to? That's the question pondered in an article in today's New York Times. There are nearly twice as many fragrances on the market today than there were six years ago, yet overall sales have dropped by $6 million in the past year alone.
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The Ever Changing Face
According to The New York Times, there's a new computer software being billed as a "beautification engine" that conforms an existing headshot to a mathematical standard of beauty culled from the opinions of 68 Israeli and German men and women. Of course, the idea of applying technical principles of symmetry and a "golden ratio" to what humans find attractive in other humans is not a new one. Using data on what distances between features are considered most attractive, the program alters the geometry of the face — what it doesn't do is change hair or eye color, remove wrinkles or omit blemishes.
Is the Blake the New Rachel?
In the '90s, one hairstyle reigned supreme: the Rachel. When Jennifer Aniston debuted this layered bob for Friends, it seemed like half the women in America followed suit. It truly is the era's iconic haircut.
The Recession Brings Deep Cuts — in a Good Way
Are free haircuts for the unemployed a new trend? Last weekend, Christiano Cora salon in New York was offering gratis cuts to people who've lost their jobs, and I've heard stories about other stylists offering similar assistance. Since salons are one of the first businesses to suffer in an economic downturn, it makes sense that they'd be reaching out to their communities more — the stylists have some free time, and helping people now makes them loyal to you once they do get a job — but I still think it's a very kind gesture.
Bella Interview: Cristina Samuels, Co-Founder of Mode Cosmetics
When you're raised around the family business, it only makes sense that you'd follow suit. And for Cristina Samuels and Jennifer Isaac, doing so has been a beautiful endeavor. From the time they were girls, they learned by watching their father, a cosmetic-industry veteran.
Is This Stila Makeup Player Cool or Corny?
Remember when Stila was impossible to find? I can still recall the first time I saw one of their lip glazes on a friend who'd just come back from New York — we were all totally smitten and covetous. Now, the company is going for mass appeal, selling this Makeup Player ($69.90, including cosmetics), under the tagline "Does Your Makeup Talk to You?"
Do Nighttime Potions Really Work? Yes and No.
The nighttime skincare market is a booming business, with sales for the first half of the year reaching an astounding $43 million just for facial moisturizers alone. "At nighttime, skin does its repair," StriVectin's Kristine Cryer told the New York Times. That sounds believable, but does our skin really get that much extra benefit from specifically formulated nighttime treatments?
Fragrance Review: Is Bond No. 9 Right on the Money?
I like perfume and I certainly like money, so I when I heard about a fragrance inspired by cash, I was intrigued by the concept. Add a little Andy Warhol in the mix, and it's all the more intriguing. Next month, Bond No.
The 6 Big Beauty Trends That Emerged at Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week ended last week, and now it's time to analyze the styles, from hair to makeup to what polishes we foresee flying off the shelves come March. To make the myriad styles we saw over the nine days of 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week easier to parse, I've assembled the six big trends, complete with several different ways to wear each — from rebel rocker to demure debutante. Click through for the definitive looks for Spring.
Fashion Week Roundup: 54 of My Favorite Looks
Whew! What a week it's been, and in case you missed these slideshows the first time around, why not take a peek at some of my favorite looks from 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week? We saw lots of colorful liners, peachy lips, and sleek bobs.
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