SubscribeAuthor: Lilit Marcus
Poll: Do You Want to Smell Like Reichen Lemkuhl?
The correct answer to that question is “Who?” More »
Why I Hate Fashion’s Night Out
Fashion’s Night Out is this Thursday, and the inbox here at Gloss HQ is overflowing with press releases about store openings, celebrity appearances, and drink specials. As a lover of all things fashion, this is supposed to be all eight days of Hanukkah wrapped up in one. But every time I think about what I want to spend Thursday night doing, it involves hiding in my room. More »
7 Things About the Fashion Industry I Learned from Tyra Banks’ ‘Modelland’
After I read a sample of Tyra Banks‘ new novel Modelland a few weeks ago, I thought it sounded like a fashion-themed ripoff of The Hunger Games. However, I got my hands on a copy of the full text, which comes out on September 13, and think there’s a lot more going on that just one plotline that reminds me of Suzanne Collins‘ hugely successful trilogy. The book is also a gateway into the mind of Tyra herself, and there’s a lot to be gleaned from peeking into her – or her ghostwriter’s – psyche. But what did it teach me about being a model? More »
So Your Scalp Is Red: 5 Beauty Tips for Sunburned Skin
Did you spend Labor Day at the pool or at the beach? I did, but as a fair-skinned individual I made a crucial mistake while snorkeling: not putting suncsreen on my head. As a result, I now have a bright red scalp that burns like hell. What can you do if the top of your head is sunburned – besides investing in hats, of course? These five tips will help you on your way toward recovery. More »
Video: Conan O’Brien Gets In on the Celebrity Fragrance Trend
It seems like one of the requirements to be a celebrity today is having a signature fragrance – everyone from Fergie to Keith Urban to a bunch of other people I wouldn’t want to smell like has one. So why not Conan O’Brien? Evidently, Coco agreed with me, and he put together this fragrance ad. It has all the hallmarks of a pretentious commercial: black and white, bottle closeups, crying, and random French. More »
How to Wear Polka Dots Without Looking Like Minnie Mouse
Polka dots are my all-time favorite print, but if you go too far with the look can wind up looking like a six-year-old on school picture day. Try these tips for rocking dots that will keep you looking fun and sexy, not cartoonish. More »
Rabbits, Rivers, and Wrap Dresses: 5 Life Lessons from Designer Vicky Tiel
Although I hadn’t heard of designer Vicky Tiel before picking up her memoir It’s All About the Dress (which comes out tomorrow), I can now say with certainty that she is a total badass. More »
Tyra Banks’ Novel ‘Modelland’ Is a Fashion-Inspired ‘Hunger Games’ Knockoff
Tyra Banks’ novel Modelland comes out on September 13. The book is about a fictional world where families push their daughters to compete for the chance to be taken to a place called, well, Modelland. There, the girls learn to become “Intoxibellas,” which are probably a mix of geishas and superheroes. The first chapter is up on Barnes and Noble’s website, and I couldn’t help but notice how many similarities Modelland has with The Hunger Games. That’s a smart move on Tyra’s part, since the Hunger Games trilogy is the biggest thing in Hollywood right now. So where are the overlaps? More »
Gift Guide: Bridesmaid Favors
Bridesmaids are one of the foundations of a wedding: they keep things running smoothly, help the bride look her best, and shell out a bunch of cash for a dress they can never wear again. So a little gift is really the least you can do. More »
Random Photo: Bikini Wax Panties
Too lazy or busy or afraid of pain to get a wax? These trompe a l’oeil panties will make it look like you are waxed, even if you’re not. More »
Saying Goodbye to The Gloss
Just over a year ago, I walked into my boss’ office at the website where I was working and told him that I was putting in my notice. “Where are you going?” he asked.
“To a new website,” I said.
“What’s it called?”
“I…don’t actually know.” More »
Product Review: Clinique’s Bottom Lash Mascara
I am a huge skeptic when it comes to new products, especially when said product is for a body part that has never previously needed its own special products. But Clinique’s new bottom lash mascara is actually a pretty great idea. More »
Jimmy the Tent Guy: Fashion Week’s Hidden Hero
There are a lot of major players during Fashion Week: the models, the designers, the front-row celebrities, the editors, the bloggers, the PR girls who run around in sky-high heels and clipboards flipping out every five minutes. But the Wall Street Journal chronicles one fashion week mainstay who you might not have heard of: Jimmy the Tent Guy. The tents are an iconic part of Fashion Week, and with this year’s move from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center it’s even… More »
What Does This Picture Have to Do With Anna Wintour?
The picture is a print by artist Lauren DiCiccio, and its title is “Vogue May 2010: pg 70 (List of Contributors).” Here’s what DiCiccio has to say about her work:
Fashion magazines are the source materials for my series color codification dot drawings. I make each piece on a sheet of frosted mylar laid over a magazine page. After assigning a color to every letter in the alphabet (numbers are in grayscale, 0=white and 9=black), I apply … More »
Valentine’s Day Is Stupid. And So Is Hating It.
I’ve never been much of a believer in Valentine’s Day – single or coupled. Most guys interpret “I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day” as “I want you to buy me things and am just pretending to be modest,” but I mean it: I love acknowledging romance, but that’s what anniversaries are for. I also think it’s important to let the people in our lives – and not just boyfriends, I mean friends, your mom, that guy who smiles at you… More »
Video Beauty Tips: A How-To With An Eye Makeup Virgin
Readers, I have a confession to make: I have never, ever put on eye makeup.
I should clarify. I love mascara and wear it a lot. But liner? Shadow? No way. I’ve had my makeup done for a TV appearance or at a makeup counter before, and loved the way that it looked. But I’ve always felt clumsy about doing my own makeup, especially when it comes to eyes. Luckily, the wonderful Amber Katz, who runs Beauty Blogging Junkie, offered to give me a tutorial. More »
Video: Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom’s Unisex Fragrance Has a Really Squicky Commercial
It’s not enough for Khloe and Lamar to have a baby. Or an upcoming reality show. Now they also have a unisex fragrance. Don’t you hate those couples who have to do everything together? More »
Gift Guide: 10 Heart-Shaped Things You’ll Actually Like
Every year around Valentine’s Day I say to myself, “Self, if I see another thing shaped like a heart I am going to barf!” And then I usually see fifty more things shaped like hearts, and I usually don’t barf. But if you are sick of buying chocolate shaped hearts, you might love these other slightly more original – and, for the most part, less fattening – goodies instead. More »
You Need a Drink: Beer Marshmallows
Fashion Week makes me tired and disgruntled. So what better way to address my nagging hunger and my raging stress than with a delicious beer marshmallow? Seriously, don’t the words just make you feel peaceful? Beer marshmallow. Say it a couple of times. It made me fall asleep right here at my desk. So how do I get one of these magnificent concoctions?
Nicole Greene makes every marshmallow from scratch, then dips each fluffy, square-shaped marshmallow into milk chocolate. Finally,… More »
