Journalist Mary Lisa Gavenas’ new book details cosmetics titan Mary Kay’s rags-to-riches story. Born in Hot Wells, Tex., Mary Kay Ash overcame early hardship to build a billion-dollar empire. Her company, Beauty by Mary Kay, went public in 1968, a first for a woman-chaired firm on NYSE. A new biography of Mary Kay — the … Read more
When film stylist Patricia Field famously scrambled in a matter of weeks to pull together $1 million worth of high-end fashion for the original “Devil Wears Prada” film in 2006, the looks were jaw-dropping, with astonishing price tags for the time. “These clothes cost so much money,” Streep told The Post in an interview at the … Read more
When Manhattanite Fro Moniz needs a little pick-me-up, she doesn’t run out for a fancy iced coffee or splurge on luxe label retail therapy. She simply gives herself a facelift. But rather than blowing $100,000 to go under the knife — à la the likes of Kris Jenner or the elite ladies of the Upper East Side — Moniz opts … Read more
It’s a diamond in the ruff. Cash-flush canine lovers can bestow their pups with ultra-luxe,18-karat gold and diamond custom collars — including one for a whopping $150,000 — thanks to a collaboration between the Baccarat Hotel New York and The D Diamond, a self-proclaimed luxury jeweler for canine companions. “There’s different tiers within jewelry. I … Read more
The latest cosmetic craze has grave origins. Across the country, women are embracing a buzzed-about injectable filler made from donated cadaver fat — yes, that’s tissue from dead bodies — to fill in, smooth over and enhance their shape. But one NYC plastic surgeon isn’t buying the hype and is flatly refusing to use the … Read more
For Coachella, wannabe fashionistas are spending big bucks — but their “horrendous” ‘fits are forcing social media to ask, “What the literal f- -k?” Quizzical eyebrows are being raised across the internet as influencers, such as Montse Lewin, a content creator from Los Angeles, are paying hundreds — or even thousands — to purported “Coachella … Read more
Sydney Sweeney just dropped a fresh ad for American Eagle — and it gave a rise to the teen retailer’s shares. The company’s stock soared 7% on Wednesday — recently trading north of $19 — after it renewed its tie-up with the “Euphoria” star with a new blitz for denim shorts — headlining it “Syd … Read more
She’s the bella of Coachella. Sure, the A-list looks of Kylie Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Teyana Taylor rank top tier. But Leah Halton, a stunning wonder from Down Under, is outshining even the shiniest attendees at the desert-based music festival, eclipsing Hollywood’s hottest and being dubbed the “most beautiful woman alive” by online admirers. Halton … Read more
Call it the ultimate glow-up on a budget — and it’s happening in the most unexpected aisle. Dollar Tree, the national discount chain known for inexpensive party supplies and pantry staples, is suddenly the it-girl of the beauty world, with influencers across the country flocking to its shelves, dubbing it — without a hint of … Read more
A few weeks ago, Gab Waller received a request from a regular client — a 40-something Californian with a lot of money to burn: a series of screen grabs of every dress from the brand new Chanel ready-to-wear line-up. That client had one instruction for Waller, a sourcing guru who can unearth sold-out must-haves from … Read more
One woman’s permanent makeup is another’s arch nemesis. Approximately 15 months after getting her eyebrows tattooed, an unidentified 46-year-old woman sought dermatological care for patches of purplish lesions that appeared around her eyebrows and later on non-tattooed areas, including her elbow and upper back. According to a medical report published by Oxford, a biopsy revealed … Read more
In the cutthroat world of tech, designer Elle Rabinowitz has never been afraid of going neck and neck with young, hot go-getters in the field. But when she began to notice the baggy skin around her neck last fall — a result of both aging and recently losing 55 pounds on a GLP-1 medication — … Read more
Frigid temps and an hour-long wait in a line trailing down Madison Avenue in the East 60’s on a recent Friday afternoon weren’t about to deter Sophie Cohen from her quest. The Downtown-dwelling fashionista was determined to secure a pair of Chanel pony-hair, calfskin and lambskin ballet flats in size 39.5 — which required not just … Read more
Bill Gates’ nepo baby is getting cyber spanked for allegedly “gaslighting” an influencer with a lowball proposition. Billionairess on a “super limited” budget, Phobe Gates, 23, founder of AI shopping tool, Phia, is the internet’s enemy No. 1 after Kacie Margis, a content creator for hire, claimed she attempted to book her for a job … Read more
Mane justice. For sufferers of hair loss, patience for the two most commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals — and their well-documented side effects — is wearing thin. But new research points to old wisdom for how to treat a thinning a hairline, offering a gentler and more natural alternative to the pills and foams stocked in the … Read more
Get ready, fashionistas — the US is about to get seriously more stylish. The British retailer Marks & Spencer is returning to America for a second try in a partnership with Nordstrom in an attempt to win over the US fashion-forward. This will also be the first time the posh yet accessible English brand will … Read more
Logan Troyer is a damsel in distress. The trendy Brooklynite, however, isn’t some cursed princess locked away in a tower — but rather one in a growing host of outré NYC tastemakers who prefer wearing their rips, splits and spills on their sleeves. As the soaring cost of making a statement forces fashionistas to be more clever … Read more
Your office job may be killing your soul and trying your beauty. A self-described “corporate girly” has gone viral for documenting her “office air theory,” arguing that the office grind can turn feeling cute into looking haggard by EOD. “It became obvious to me once I started working full-time four years ago,” Noa Donlan told … Read more
Tattoos may not be forever — but that doesn’t mean getting rid of them is pretty. One influencer was left reeling after a tattoo removal session led to a “disgusting” complication, sending her racing online for advice. “If you don’t want to see something gross, please keep scrolling,” Kyra Green (@kyra212green) warned her more than … Read more
Talk about a haute house flower. Blooming with vibrant gemstones and diamonds, floral rings are budding everywhere this spring. Pluck one for your most adored — or yourself — this season and watch the compliments grow. Frivole ring in 18k rose and yellow gold with emeralds and rubies, $14,000 at Van Cleef Arpels London Collection… … Read more