Even if I don’t have time to put on entire make up routine, I always make time to quickly swipe on some blush. I have multiple that I love–Benefit Cosmetics, Smashbox, and Stila Cosmetics. The list is practically endless and tend to choose different shades or brands depending on the day. My only problem is that I usually need to […]
Recent Posts By Alexandra Gonzalez
A Pro Trick for Concealing Dark Circles
I know I’ve shared with all of you my personal battle with dark circles. The truth is that sometimes a good night’s sleep just isn’t enough. So in times of need, I turn to my makeup bag for revival: concealer. The other day, I sat down with makeup artist Kimara Ahnert, and I picked her brain for the best way to […]
So Many Dry Shampoos, Which Do You Choose?
At some point, dry shampoos started as a trend. My first experience with this magically cleansing formula was at Boots (a British drugstore with a beauty line). Since then, a wide variety of brands, forms and colors have saturated the beauty aisles. Without having to try every single one, how do you choose which one will work for you? Here […]
Ask a Hairstylist Anything
A couple of months ago I asked you to tell me your most pressing questions for a dermatologist. This time I want to go into a different world: hair. If you could ask a hairstylist anything, what would you ask? From cuts to color to how to talk to your stylist, send your questions my way and I’ll get them answered […]
Insider Tip: How To Apply Liquid Eyeliner
I’m always looking for tips on how to make applying make up easier. From eyeliner to red lips, make up artists always have little tricks that help daily. Last week I met with Rosie Johnston, a celebrity make up artist, to chat about her new products for her fragrance line, but she gave me a helpful tip about applying liquid […]
The Best Tired Eye Remedy
I always look tired. I am convinced that my dark circles get darker every morning. This is why I am constantly looking for eye treatments that will give a quick pick-me-up. I recently discover the greatest little invention, yet. Skyn Iceland is a skincare brand that focuses on de-stressing the skin. Most of us can probably attest to getting a […]
Illustrated How-Tos for an Easy, Elegant Hairstyle
I recently discovered this easy-to-follow hairstyle how-to on one of my favorite hair accessories designers’ home pages. How often does an expert explain something, and then you go home to re-create it but find you’ve forgotten the steps? This always happens to me. Colette Malouf used her talents and website to solve this problem for all of us. Malouf has […]
Five-Minute Wow: Fishtail Braid
In this month’s issue, we featured an even simpler braid than the often showcased three-piece one. I decided to camp out on the photo shoot to get you tips on how to create this look at home. David Cruz, the hairstylist on the photo shoot, suggested to “treat your hair as if you were looping shoelaces.” Step 1 is to […]












