Homemade BFF’s Workout Wednesday with Guest Breakdancer Tomas Terstad
Learn how to Hip-Hop Into Shape with Swedish B-Boy Tomas Terstad! 1-2-3-4 Let's Get Shredded, Toned & More
Makeover Monday Stay Proof Eyelids!
Especially in the humid weather, it's important to seal in your make up with a good primer. Your make up kit out of eyelid primer? No problem! Dab 2-3 drops of contact solution on each lid, then apply eyeshadow. You are locked, loaded and ready to stay. XOXO
Fashion Fridays with Guest Designer Zoya Craig of Animated Closet
The power of transformational clothes- We introduce the Pocket Skirt Dress From downward dog to the club, we stay versatile! Shop Animated Closet at RS POP Shop Aug 3- Sept 5th www.rspopshop.com
Homemade BFF’s Workout Wednesday- The Norwegian super crunch
Workout Wednesday Break dance style continues with Guest Expert Tomas Terstad THE NORWEGIAN SUPER CRUNCH
Fashion Fridays with Guest Expert Designer Dolita Paris
Make your waistline DOLICIOUS this summer- and grab a chance to win one of her couture designs at RS POP Shop!
GREEN TEA IS BACK
The Ultimate DIY Summer Face Mist! Green tea is one of the most useful teas you can make! Cleanses your body inside and out. Try this DIY Face mist while out in this summers heat (easy as a BLT). Boil a pot green tea Let cool Then pour into spray bottle with ice. Sprintz, sprintz, sprintz on face while at the beach Refreshing antioxidants will hydrate skin and help restore damage from the sun! (You can also use orange tea for a burst of vitamin C) XOXO
Workout Wednesday Hip Hop Style-Del Två with Dance Expert Tomas Terstad
Tomas Terstad ripped up the streets of Sweden with his dancing, now he will teach us how to shred our abs with his moves for summer! Get ready to break dance your fat away!
Workout Wednesdays with Guest Expert- Breakdancer Tomas Terstad
Tomas Terstad ripped up the streets of Sweeden with his dancing, now he will teach us how to shred our abs with his moves for summer! Get ready to break dance your fat away! His favorite quote: "We're creatures of comfort and we find our patterns. We stick to what we now best, but there's a big wide beautiful world out there and for those that want it, it's out there"
QUICK FIX TO THE HUMIDITY INDUCED SHINE!
You are on the run to a meeting, event or just meeting a friend. It's summer, 90 and painfully humid out. Last thing you want is to arrive dripping with sweat, but you don't want to wipe of all your make up! Run into the rest room, grab a toilet seat cover, YES A TOILET SEAT COVER. Simply pat it over your face and it will remove all the sweat and grease, leaving your make up intact and your skin looking great!
Fashion Fridays with Guest Stylist Quiana McCarthy- TASSLE TRENDS
Spice Up Your Wardrobe With Tassles! They make a great accessories and Re-vamp your look- On tops, shoes, hats and handbags. Don't be shy with COLOR either! XOXO
Fashion Fridays with Guest Expert Designer Imani Alexander
Travel Light AND Still Look Fabulous with CEOLA See more designs at www.ceolanyc.com
Homemade BFF’s tips featured on Urban Latino Radio
Friday Feet Tips with the Bochinche Bueno Crew Run out of lotion? No problem Grab a bottle of honey- soak for your tired feet in warm water and a cup of honey It helps with circulation of overworked feet, moisturizes & softens while it soothes and restores tired aching feet. Can't beat that!
Homemade BFF’s In The Press
"Melissa Gonzalez is one of those people you meet that inspire you by their infectious energy and drive. She is business savvy, street smart and artistically trained. Her style is classy, smart and sophisticated. Moreover, a little over a year ago she decided to leave her Wall Street career and put her entrepreneurial skills to action. “Since I was young, I ran around with a notebook full of ideas, like a little scientist cooking up ideas.” She began her online endeavors with the webisode “Homemade: Beauty, Fashion & Fitness” and her alter-ego online comedy series “The Glory Box Girls.” “Having been on Wall ...
Revamp Your Sweatshirt Into a Sexy Halter Top!
Step One: Cut diagonally in the front of the shirt from the collar to the arm pit of the sleeve Step Two: Cut around the rest of the collar in the back (don't cut collar!) Step Three: Cut a straight line across in the back from under the left armpit to the right armpit Get out there! XOXO
Fashion Fridays- Vintage Style
Just wrapped filming "The End" and had the chance to re-invent classic chic with designer Veronica Zhou of Tribal Couture Some key tips! Really recognize the special features of the '40s dress that make it special in the history of fashion. • flattering to the female figure • classic in style • emphasizes the waist, producing an "hourglass" silhouette The fabrics: Rayon was quite popular in women's fashions, as a substitute for silk, which the military was using for parachutes. Also tweeds, wools, silk, linen, cotton, or blends of these Take it up a notch: If you want to add fur to jazz up an outfit, reuse the fur that ...
Fashion Fridays with Guest Designer Susan Suh
You Never Know Where Your Days Is Going to Take You- Be Prepared with Susan Suh Jewelry! Shop with her @ RS POP UP Shop, April 21-May 8th www.rspopshop.com
Fashion Fridays with Guest Stylist Quiana McCarthy
Take the runway to your closet, Modernize your everyday outfit by adding an accent sock! [caption id="attachment_517" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="As seen in Elle Magazine"][/caption] Thanks Quiana! XOXO [caption id="attachment_507" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Stylist Quiana McCarthy"][/caption]
Workout Wednesdays with Guest Expert, Health Counselor Elizabeth Frayne
Tune in, as health counselor Elizabeth Frayne of HealingCuisineClasses.com shows us how to add fat energy to your diet in a healthy way... Taking In Energy That Does Not Slow You Down!
Fashion Fridays with Guest Stylist Quiana McCarthy
Host Melissa Gonzalez and Guest Stylist Quiana McCarthy show you how to add a little flair to your wardrobe!
Makeover Monday’s with Purell
It's a big day and all of a sudden you feel a last minute blemish or zit breaking through- ZAP IT before it can come to life! Whip out your Hand Sanitizer and put a drop over the potentially blemished area- it won't stand a chance of survival!" I do it all of the time and it work like magic...
Fashion Fridays with Guest Expert Gail Travis
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Gail Travis of N:F:P Studio Everything she makes is a fashion must! NOW THRU MARCH 10th YOU CAN MEET THE DESIGNER, GAIL TRAVIS, AND HAVE A PERSONALIZED WALKTHRU OF THE NEW VERSATILE SWEATER DESIGNS & SIGNATURE HAND FELTED GARMENTS @ RS POP Shop www.rspopshop.com
Fashion Fridays with Designer Veronica Zhou of Tribal Couture
BE BOLD, WORDLY & SOPHISTICATED .. ACCESSORIZE ACCORDINGLY! Tribal Couture debuted their new line at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday, Feb 10th at the Bryant Park Hotel. Their collection is bold & glamorous and full of lust-worthy statement pieces. They mix metals, gems, unexpected beads, fur, and feathers. Shop with them at RSPOP Shop at the Roger Smith Hotel- Feb 13th-25th. http://www.rspopshop.com/events
Workout Wednesday with Guest Flamenco Dancer Lia Ochoa
Homemade Flamenco Arms with Lia Ochoa of Jaleo! Learn her routine for sexy sleek fit arms: And see her perform live! SPECIAL HOMEMADE BFF's OFFER! $20 IN ADVANCE (REG. $24.50) ! $25 DAY OF @ THE DOOR (REG. $30)! Jaleo’s FLAMENCO: PLUGGED AND UNPLUGGED is a sexy, innovative, exciting take on the traditional Spanish art form combining video, music and dance. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine (provided by Tinto Fino: Vinos de Espana) and indulge in this new multimedia experience of abstract projections, haunting melodies and an intricate rhythm play between dancers and musicians. Run time: 70 Minutes. [caption id="attachment_450" align="alignright" width="300" caption="PLUGGED & UNPLUGGED"][/caption] 3 DAYS ...
Valentine Inspired Makeover Monday
Chocolate Beauty for Valentine's Day! Homemade Chocolate Body Bath Gel - 1 package unflavored gelatin - 1/2 cup of cocoa powder - 1/2 cup unscented shampoo - 1/2 cup of water - A few drops of chocolate fragrance oil Heat water to boiling, add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, then add the shampoo a little at a time until well mixed. Add fragrance. Pour into a clean container and refrigerate.
Fashion Fridays with Stylist Quiana McCarthy
Tired of the Jeans & Blazer Look? Let's Take it Up a Notch!
WORKOUT WEDNESDAY WITH CONTEST WINNER MARCI OCCHINO
A Beautiful Middle Want an exercise that will flatten your middle, strengthen your back, and stretch you out all at the same time? I love this invigorating exercise and teach it in my Pilates classes at Printing House in NYC. 1. Lie down on a padded exercise mat or folded up towel. 2. Hug your knees into your chest, holding onto your shins, and keeping your shoulder blades off the floor. 3. Your chin should be parallel to the floor and remain this way throughout the exercise—don’t let your head tilt back—keep your eyes on the prize—a flat abdomen and long, lean legs! 4. Press your navel to your ...
Makeover Monday by Contest Winner Lucinda Lin
A Natural Way to Whiten & Brighten Your Finger Nails with Lemon -Squeeze lemon juice on bare nails or soak them in fresh lemon juice from real lemons. - Soak for about twenty minutes. - Alternatively you could also cut the lemon in half and put your fingers inside. Thanks Lucinda! XOXO
HOMEMADE BFF’s HOTEL STAY GIVEAWAY!!
ANNOUNCING OUR ROGER SMITH HOTEL ROOM GIVEAWAY CONTEST! We have partnered up with the Roger Smith Hotel to offer you an exciting chance to win a complimentary stay the their hotel in midtown Manhattan as well as a sexy pair of Hanky Pankys provided by Bare Necessities.com. See videos to learn how is works: On Makeover Monday the 18th, Workout Wednesday the 20th and Fashion Friday the 22nd we will be looking for your best remedy for beauty, fitness and fashion. POST YOUR BEST TIPS IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW ON THE CORRESPONDING DAYS. Check out the site for our current Beauty, ...
Fashion Fridays with Guest Stylist Quiana McCarthy
Re-Trend Your Blazer! Bored of the blazers in your closet? Give it a new look. Grab your scissors and cut off the sleeves. You can also find some fun, colorful, funky tops to wear underneath and give you an updated look with stylish peep-thru arms!
2010 KICK OFF to Makeover Mondays
2010 KICK OFF to Makeover Mondays- Getting Even More Gorgeous for the new decade! Who drinks bubbly without strawberries?! They are loaded with Vitamin C and malic acid, a natural astringent that removes discoloration from teeth. Here are 2 more beauty uses for your left over berries: 1. Give Life To Your Hair: with a strawberry hair conditioning mask. Mash 6 strawberries and 1 tbsp. of Mayo together. Work the strawberry conditioner through, cover it with plastic wrap and top it with a warm towel, wait 10 mins, rinse. 2. Rejuvenate Dry Skin: Place 2/3 cup of sugar in a bowl and mash in ...
Fashion Fridays with Kelly Jo- FOLK YEAH!
Get Creative and Sexy in Your Thigh Highs All You Need are Some Cute Stockings & Scissors Get to know Kelly Jo and FOLK YEAH!
Fashion Fridays with Guest Experts Shira Entis and Alex Bell of Fleabag
How to find outstanding treasures at a Flea market to update your clothes and accessories. Mix and match vintage and modern! SHOP with them at RS POP (www.rspopshop.com) from Dec 1- Dec 12th Learn More about Fleabags in their interview:
Homemade BFF’s Emerging Designers- RS POP(!) Holiday Shopping Bazaar 2009
Memoirs of a Fashionista from the RS Pop Up Holiday Bazaar It was just after the Turkey season and we wanted to out develop a unique way to kick off the shopping spirit. From this desire the Emerging Designers 2009 Holiday Bazaar was conceived! I looked diligently for an eclectic group of 10 talented designers; a medley of emerging musicians; and a brand new to market spirit to sip on.. all at a location that fosters the creative world, the Roger Smith Hotel. We assembled a penthouse full of gifted people- mingling, shopping, networking, performing, drinking... Designer dresses by Dolita Paris Architectural and versatile knitwear ...
Fashion Fridays with Guest Expert Nicole Arama of Lejkarma
LEJKARAMA- Created by Lejka Sievert and Nicole Arama Visit them at the RS POP SHOP @ The Roger Smith Hotel on 47th & Lexington Nov. 13-21st Transforming and Modifying objects into new aesthetic purposes. 3 Main Collection Concepts: T-Shirts, Versatile Dresses and the Safety Pinned Line T-Shirt collection is based on vintage objects, the designs and placements are strategized to compliment and accentuate the body. The Versatile dress collection gives the little black dress concept a new name, and let's women re-invent themselves and is their chameleon staple. Safety Pin collection changes the purpose of "an object"- they choose ubiquitous pins and utilitize it as an ...
Makeover Mondays with Jebel Argan Oil
Makeover Mondays with Jebel's Argan Oil Argan Oil - from a tree grown only in Morocco and is super rich in anti-aging anti-oxidants and Vitamin E Uses: To nourish & moisturize the face, apply a spare amount of argan oil after cleansing and allow time to thoroughly absorb before applying make-up. Apply to face and neck gently using circular motions to let penetrate into the skin. For extremely dry patches of skin, apply oil to your body before taking your bath. Wait approximately 15 minutes, and then soak in a nice warm bath. You should feel the difference right away! For night time use, ...
Fashion Fridays with Quiana McCarthy
Want to add flair to a simple outfit? How about a Bohemian Style Necklace...
Homemade BFFs host Melissa Gonzalez on the Red Carpet
Wardrobe by Homemade BFFs Guest Expert Designer Gail Travis
Fashion Friday’s Guest Expert- Gail Travis of NFP Studio
Homemade BFFs to feature Designer Gail Travis of NFP Studios New Forms &Perspectives by Gail Travis fosters the concept of transformation and versility. Our interview with Gail: After working in the high-end fashion design world in NYC for the past 8 years, for companies such as Calvin Klein, Shelly Steffee, and Vera Wang, Gail has launched her own brand free from mainstream trends. Each piece she designs has the ability to link, layer, fold, snap, shift and/or connect. Her collection is inspired by her surroundings, personal interactions and movement, and architecture and sculpture. NFP emphasizes the freedom of expression through fashion! -Melissa Gonzalez, Host of ...
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Makeover Mondays- Make That Last Minute Blemish a Mole! Grab your Black Eye Liner & Your Cindy Crawford Ready to Go!
Homemade BFF’s and Lolli Popitt featured on VEOH
"Resurrected Vintage Couture" Lolli Popitt Inc was born in 2009 by Aurora and Amande Elle. They incorporate vintage wear (clothing from the 20's- 80's) and transform them with modern trends. Aurora and Amanda drawn in inspiration from porcelain dolls and fables- so women who wear their creations can re-live the fairy tale. Signature attributes of their clothing line include: whimsical ribbons, bow and flowers; feather hair pieces; Dorothy shoes and Cupcake dresses. Here is our interview: Also on VEOH: http://www.veoh.com/browse/morelike/v19146951nzTdePYx Tuesday, September 29th for FASHION ON THE ROOF - We had a LIVE! INTERNET BRODACAST A mashup of music, video projections, and fairytale couture. Watch this event ...
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