Posts written by Alexandra Gonzalez
Transitioning Into Summer
Although you wouldn’t know it by the weather in New York City lately, it is springtime. Even though I’m still wearing my leather jacket and my flip-flops haven’t seen the light of day, I [...]
The 60-Second Sock Bun
After many a friend asked me how they could make their meek buns into statement ones, I went looking for a solution. Turns out, a few people on the Real Simple staff had discovered [...]
A Smart Product to Tame Oily Skin
Are you one of those women who carries a powder around for touching up oiliness? Well, ditch that compact for this one-ounce tube of balm that will make your skin look better in seconds. [...]
Flash Sale on A Beauty Must-Have
In our March feature story, we covered the wide range of the best places to shop for beauty. From Sephora to Bloomingdale’s, there are a variety of stores that have great deals on your [...]
Toners: Do They Make a Difference to Your Skin?
The debate about toners has been going on for quite some time. Even RS has told you to nix it from your beauty routine. I’ve talked to different people, and everyone has a unique [...]
Save 50% on BlowPro Mini Set
I always welcome a good discount, especially on new products because it makes it easier to try something new without feeling guilty. This month one of my favorite New York City salons is giving [...]
Putting Your Shower to Work
A shower can be action-packed: From shaving to shampooing, it’s all about maximizing those minutes. Recently, I discovered a new product that is steam-activated and works better in the shower than out. It’s my [...]
Skin Care by Age
New products come out pretty often that claim to solve all your skin needs. Unfortunately, these statements don’t always hold true. But recently I met with a company that had an interesting philosophy on [...]
Your Hair Questions Answered
A few weeks back I asked you to send me questions to bring to one of my favorite hairstylists, Simone at Paul Labrecque Salon. You came up with some interesting queries. I’ve broken them [...]
Multitasking Hair Care: Too Good to Be True?
I recently came across Tosca Style’s Leave-in Conditioner. It is an all-over conditioner that works not only as a leave-in, but also as a body lotion, a hair mask, hair cream, an eye-makeup remover, and a [...]
