Case of the Mondays - 6 Beauty Products To Help Start The Week

Hello friends, and welcome to the new year! 2015 was filled with so many amazing experiences and memorable beauty trends. I cannot believe it has come to an end, but I am ready for all of the wonders 2016 will bring! Now let's get the first full week of this year started with Case of the Mondays. 

TEMPTU Air Cordless Makeup Airbrush Device, $195

TEMPTU Air is a new groundbreaking invention that applies makeup flawlessly with the push of a button. The airbrush device addresses multiple beauty needs and is used with Airpod makeup (sold separately). You can apply foundation, blush, and even highlighter! For a quick and seamless makeup application, the TEMPTU Air is a great option to start your week.

L.A. Girl PRO Conceal HD Concealer, $2.99

With Contouring being so popular and contour palettes being a high price point for some, contouring can seem a bit unattainable and time consuming for the average New Yorker’s budget. L.A. Girl PRO Conceal HD Concealers come in 24 different shades for light to deep contouring, concealing and correcting. Well-known beauty vloggers have even raved about this product!

KISS Instawave Automatic Curler, $49.99

The Kiss InstaWave is a curling iron that makes curling your hair quick and easy. On a Monday morning, you’re probably in need of a quick hair fix and this is just the thing. Unlike traditional curling irons that take a lot of time to form a curl, the KISS Instawave catches and curls hair creating effortless, beautiful curls in minutes. 

GARNIER Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser, $7.64

Taking off your makeup at the end of a long day can be one of the greatest feelings in the world, but what about removing your makeup and cleansing your face at the same time? GARNIER Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser does just that. Some removers can make your skin feel oily, but this product makes your skin feel refreshed while removing all dirt and makeup. Keep this product by your nightstand for whenever you’re feeling lazy. No rinse needed!

YES TO Coconut Ultra Hydrating Facial Souffle Moisturizer, $14.99

Need a little more hydration start your week? I would recommend the YES TO Coconut Ultra Hydrating Facial Souffle Moisturizer. This moisturizer gives skin a much-needed vacation from dryness and is non-greasy. Apply before your foundation for a creamy, soft canvas.

Dippity-do GIRLS WITH curls Curl Boosting Mousse, $6.99

Curly girls are always looking for something that will either calm down their curls or revitalize them. GIRLS WITH curls Curl Boosting Mousse does both! Curls should always be defined and beautiful, especially on the first day of the week! This mousse belongs in any curly girl’s routine. 

This is a guest post written by Imani Wood-Rodriguez.

Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts For The Skincare Obsessed

Looking for the perfect gift? Take a peek at Beauty in New York City's 2015 Holiday Gift Guides.

We all have those family and friends that are obsessed with their skin. They're always trying the newest products and constantly looking for the next best thing. Christmas is only two days away, but here are 12 last minute skincare gifts that would be perfect for them.

Philosophy Glowing Days Ahead Set, $89

Get ready to have glowing skin for the New Year! This set from Philosophy includes many of their best-sellers and is an excellent value.

L'Occitane La Crème De La Crème Divine Gift, $375

I live for L'Occitane's Divine Youth Oil (seriously, it's that good) and the entire Divine line is a must-have for anyone who is concerned with anti-aging. This set comes with the full Divine collection, including oil, toner, eye cream, serum, and best-selling Divine Cream. The perfect gift for any skincare maven.

Eve Lom The Perfectors Gift Set, $125

Cleanse, hydrate and smooth skin with this luxurious set from Eve Lom. It even comes with a  Muslin Cloth!

Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders + Cleanse, $72

A morning and evening daily system developed for an effective, easy, and healthy skincare routine to treat all major skin concerns.

Gift Guide: The Best of Oprah's Favorite Things List, Including Beauty Picks!

It's that time of year again and I couldn't be more excited! The Holidays are my favorite holiday and I'm kicking off gift guides with holiday must-haves from Oprah's Favorite Things. I was invited to an exclusive breakfast two weeks ago to get a first look at her choices this season. Here are my favorites that made her list.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lustrous Lip Gloss Set, $40

"My eyebrow guru, Anastasia, launched a collection of lip glosses this year, and I love how bold and rich they are. Did I mention they stay on forever? I personally curated this set's colors, all perfect basics that go from day to night." — Oprah

Fresh Hesperides Grapefruit Bath & Shower Gel and Body Lotion Set, $43

"With notes of grapefruit (my favorite) and bergamot, this set's shower gel and body lotion (which contain vitamins C and E and skin-softening shea butter) smell absolutely delicious." — Oprah

butter LONDON, The Ultimate Lacquer Wardrobe: An Oprah Exclusive True Colors, $150

"You know why I love this set of nail polishes I handpicked? It reminds me of one of my all-time favorite things: the box of 64 Crayolas I had in third grade. The pigments are superrich, and the lacquer is free of formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP. Color me wowed!" — Oprah

Andre Walker Hair Experience Kit Gold Standard,$20

"Andre Walker was my mane man for 30 years—and now his secret weapons are available for $20! It's a three-step shampoo, conditioner and styling system in mini sizes for dry, textured, curly, natural or relaxed hair. I carry mine whenever I travel." —Oprah

Foot Treatment Gift Set, $102

"Gloria Williams, a.k.a. the Foot Nanny, gives the world's most indulgent pedicure. If you can't make it for a session in California, this kit—a relaxing salt, a luxurious cream and treatment socks you leave on for an hour after soaking and lotioning—is mighty nice also." —Oprah

Hakuho-do + Sephora Pro Kan Kabe Perfection Brush Set, $148

"I collect makeup brushes, and I think this fancy set, hand-assembled by artisans in Japan, is a great present for the woman who has everything. The six luxurious, precise brushes (designed for highlighting, contouring, powdering and concealing) come in a bento box-inspired wooden case." —Oprah

LAFCO Present Perfect Freesia & Waterlily Collection, $126

"Could somebody please give me this for Christmas? I've always loved LAFCO's paraben- and sulfate-free products, and the fresh-smelling Freesia & Waterlily collection—which has a body cream, a hand cream, a candle, a liquid wash and a bar soap—is my current crush." — Oprah

Special Edition Keith Haring Mia 2 Clarisonic Face Brush, $149

"Works as a cleansing tool, looks like a party: This face brush, a collaboration between Clarisonic and the Keith Haring Foundation (which supports children's education and AIDS-related organizations), buzzes with the late, great artist's signature dancing figures and comes with a limited edition travel bag." — Oprah

2012 Holiday Gift Guide- The Gadget Girl

The next gift guide on my list is gadgets! Probably the most exciting of all gift guides, gadgets are a hit each and every season. "The Gadget Girl" is always up to date on the latest electronics and beauty tool launches. See below my picks for Holiday 2012.