I recently had the pleasure of shooting Bai Ling at Setorii Ponds Runway show. We decided to plan a shoot for The Statement, so we headed to the roof in honor of her days on VH1’s rehab show.

It is almost 2012 and who wouldn’t love to begin a new year with new fitness toys to motivate the upcoming bouts of exercise. There is nothing more motivating than results, and the only way to obtain results is to love what you are doing enough to stay dedicated. Fun and innovating equipment can make all the difference between dragging yourself through a job and sprinting across the neighborhood like a grinning cheetah on the hunt. Give these tools to those who need that extra […]

Makeup primers have enjoyed quite the surge in popularity in recent years. Once touted as an optional product, the makeup primer is now a staple for both professionals and consumers alike.

It’s a novel idea: using a black colored mask to reveal your skin’s inner “glow.” We set out to test the top sellers in this category, and here’s what we found.

A little bit of highlight goes a long way to give skin that perfect “Holiday Glow.” What used to be an optional makeup item has quickly become a staple for any makeup routine. Picking the perfect highlighter is simple. Just use your skin as your guide. Oily Skin: Powder highlighters work best because they can still give the illusion of glowing skin without adding unwanted shine. This formula works best when applied with a brush. Our favorite: Lumiere Sculptee de Chanel Dry skin: Cream or […]

This year, I’ve been able to see . . . touch . . . test . . . and rate some of the most coveted and respected beauty brands from all over the world. Here are my top choices for 2011.

Imagine having your own beautiful cottage in the middle of a vast winery. Then imagine yourself standing in your own private patio, overlooking gently sloping mountains dotted with rows and rows of bright green grapevines.

Fall is a wonderful time to visit Manhattan, and one of the awesome things about the city at any time of year is the variety of cuisines available. In this issue of Agenda, we feature two delightful restaurants in the Big Apple that offer scrumptious food and charming ambience inspired by two different countries—France and Italy. So join us in reading about Orsay Brasserie & Bar and Bar Italia in New York, New York.

Over one and a half trillion dollars in the corporate coffers—more than any time in our country’s history. Unheard of low interest rates to protect whom? You can bet the banks. They created this mess and were bailed out with taxpayer money by over one trillion dollars.

So maybe you know someone who just can’t keep from flaunting his/her perfect body, which takes no effort whatsoever to obtain according to that person. This anti-fitness gift guide is for you yourself to avoid, but you might want to use it to gift a small pebble in the path of that pesky perfect body person you might know. We really shouldn’t have even made this gift guide, but what the heck! What’s life without a little fun? Avoid these and enjoy the New Year!