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Aja Mangum

  1. best bets
    Bright Lips, Big CityYSL joins the eighties trends with its new Trésor D’Afrique 5 Colour Palette for the Lips.
  2. face paint
    We Try On Our New Summer FacesLancôme beauty expert Sandy Linter teaches us how to properly do our makeup for our twenties, thirties, and forties.
  3. The Midas TouchClients are dry-brushed and massaged until you feel like a smooth limp noodle at Peninsula Spa for ESPA.
  4. we love
    We Love … Summer MakeupFive products we can’t live without.
  5. One Color Fits AllThe idea of one foundation being suitable for all skin tones may sound far-fetched, but this one fits the bill.
  6. beauty test-drive
    Ugly Feet? Try ConcealerCan makeup for you feet really cover up scars, callouses, and corns, all while looking natural?
  7. Purple HazePosted May 8, 2009The Body Shop’s summer shadow collection is amazing. There, we said it. It may be hard for some to fathom that the brand that […]
  8. Store OpeningsAt 18,097 square feet, the new Eastern Mountain Sports store at 530 Broadway (at Spring St.; 212-966-8730) is three times larger than the previo […]
  9. beauty test-drive
    Can Sheets Make You Look Younger?Infused sheets are supposed to reduce wrinkles. But do they work?
  10. pretty shiny things
    Cartier Is Showcasing Expensive and Famous Gems for Its AnniversaryTo celebrate 100 years on Fifth Ave., the jewelry giant is putting famous baubles on display. Feel free to covet.
  11. first looks
    Padma Does Many Things, and Apparently Now JewelryToday the ‘Top Chef’ host launches a jewelry collection with a heavy Indian influence.
  12. A New LookAdrian Grenier, Kelly Slater, Erykah Badu, and Parsons students designed labels for Kiehl’s new lotion.
  13. buyer’s guide
    Video: Port Authority’s ‘Save Fashion’ Pop-up Has Some Seriously Amazing DealsA Lyn Devon dress that was $1,325 is now $129.90
  14. buyer’s guide
    SWING Concept Shop Brings Designers to HarlemIt’s a rarity to find Rick Owens north of 61st Street, but SWING Concept Shop is giving Harlem a dose of designer gear.
  15. Scented SudsThis detergent’s scent delicately lingers on clothes, and the ecoformula isn’t harsh on sensitive skin.
  16. beauty marks
    You Don’t Have to Wait Until Fall to Enjoy Chalky NailsThe chalky hues made popular by Chanel’s fall show are already hitting shelves.
  17. tastemakers
    Shu Uemura’s Gina Brooke Did Not Always Want to Be a Makeup ArtistWe caught up with Brooke to talk about her days as a lingerie designer and styling B.B. King.
  18. beauty marks
    Suck Out Your Skin’s Imperfections With a MagnetA new facial using pieces of iron and a magnet cleans out the grossness in your skin. Yes, we tried it.
  19. One LinerPosted April 17, 2009Since it’s not a pencil, you’ll wonder how Guerlain’s new Terracotta Kohl Kajal in Black Fakhir can be sharpened. After try […]
  20. buyer’s guide
    Ports 1961’s New Store Surprises Us With Its BountyThe Ports 1961 flagship is filled with cute little dresses, sculptural jewelry, and perfume we want to wear.
  21. sale insanity
    SALE ALERT: Get 50 to 70 Percent Off Major Jewelry Next MonthThis kind of thing never happens!
  22. buyer’s guide
    Come Join Us in Coveting Tom Binns’s JewelryThe CFDA winner’s store quietly opened last month. We scoped out the displays to find baubles we wish we could buy right now.
  23. Bargains of the WeekFrom April 13 to 19, about 160 city spas will drop prices on some of their treatments to $50; here, five of the best.
  24. retail therapy
    We Love Madewell’s New Distressed JeansAlready affordable, you can get a discount on them next Thursday.
  25. Clean SweepPosted March 27, 2009They’re about as tall as a tube of lipstick and skinnier than your finger, which makes the new Colgate Wisps ideal for emer […]
  26. Dress for a Summer of LoveNo corsets here! Free-spirited looks ranged from elegant but beach-ready at Christos and Anne Barge to delicate and garden-appropriate at Dougla […]
  27. Asymmetry Is ElegantThe ubiquitous strapless style has a challenger: the one-shoulder gown. Vineyard fastened theirs with a brooch for a crisp black-tie look, while […]
  28. Pink Is Still Your Favorite ColorGowns in all shades of pink appeared, from Elizabeth Fillmore’s chalky blush to Vera Wang’s powdery tulle.
  29. Twinkle, TwinkleGowns at Reem Acra and Monique Lhuillier glittered as if encrusted with a thousand crushed diamonds, while skirts at Amsale and Junko Yoshioka a […]
  30. Feathers Are FancifulPeacocking is perfectly acceptable.
  31. Minis Are MajorAmsale’s scrunched bubble skirt was playful and easy to dance in, Elizabeth Fillmore’s ombré feathered number was more avant-garde than sexpot, […]
  32. Jewelry Is IncludedEmbellishments didn’t stop at beading. Turquoise stones dressed up a beachy gown at Temperley, bronze jewels added flapper glamour to a Jenny Pa […]
  33. From the Runway to the AisleEverybody wants to dress the bride—even high-fashion designers.
  34. Turn HeadsWhy should the front get all the attention?
  35. Something Old Looks New AgainLace is in, and it’s anything but matronly. Jim Hjelm kept it demure with a strapless A-line, while Valentino Sposa’s sultry off-the-shoulder lo […]
  36. Red Is Very BecomingSo are lavender, pink, and deep blue. A beautiful wedding dress doesn’t have to be white.
  37. You Are the BouquetFlowers, flowers everywhere. Satin ivy climbed up a shoulder at Priscilla of Boston, florets were scattered all over Melissa Sweet’s and Temperl […]
  38. The Aisle Will GlimmerKenneth Pool’s over-the-top Victorian-style gown came down the runway to the delight of some, and the surprise of others—are we really going gra […]
  39. Bows ShrinkLarge and floppy last season, this time bows are small and sweet. Amsale dropped hers below the waist, while others used it to decorate the bodi […]
  40. Who Said No Frills?Sometimes more is more. Ruffled tiers twirled around a mermaid skirt at Lazaro; a playful, flouncy neckline cropped up at Amsale; and a […]
  41. Straight to the PointPosted March 20, 2009In the era of celebrity stylists and megasalons, Lasio Studios keeps it small and personable: There are only three chairs i […]
  42. Petite TreatPosted March 13, 2009Fans of Lollia’s Guest Haus collection used to make do with the heavenly scented shampoo, hand cream, and shower gel. But t […]
  43. Light OnPosted March 6, 2009It’s not often a candle can be described as sexy, but Dayna Decker’s collection of candles (especially the Couture collectio […]
  44. buyer’s guide
    Getting Cozy at Alex and LorenzoThe home store is packed with paperweights and fragrant soaps, all at a reasonable price. Click ahead to see our picks of the store’s offerings.
  45. The Write StuffPosted February 27, 2009Last week during the New York shows, models at Trovata showcased a subtle, but different take on the French manicure—del […]
  46. Backstage Beauty: Thakoon Emphasizes EyesEyebrows are in, but the rest of the face is out.
  47. Video: Backstage Beauty at Carolina HerreraBeauty editor Aja Mangum watched the hair guru at work.
  48. Roll PlayPosted February 13, 2009Kiehl’s essence oils—especially Musk 1921—have developed a cultlike following over the years. Now the seductive scents c […]
  49. Crystal ClearRelax with Amala bath crystals—the high dose of myrtle opens up your chest and clears out your sinuses.
  50. Pucker UpPosted January 30, 2009With subzero temperatures and a bad economy, we need an inexpensive pick-me-up that’s also useful. Ballmania’s new Garden […]
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