Archive for August 2012

30 Days & 30 Nights: A Wrinkle in Time

30 Days & 30 Nights: A Wrinkle in Time

Imagine the effectiveness of a chemical peel without the redness, burning sensation, and days of peeling. Okay, this is not exactly that . . . but it’s close. Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Pads delivers nearly instant gratification to those of us who don’t want to pony up a small fortune and wait weeks for results.



Clean Sweep: The Best Makeup Removers

Clean Sweep: The Best Makeup Removers

We did some deep cleaning, in every sense of the word, and some of the best makeup removers rose to the surface. From Balm Cleansers to Water Cleansers, these brands and formulations are what topped our list.



Perfect Finish: Per-fekt Beauty

Perfect Finish: Per-fekt Beauty

Per-fekt Beauty may have achieved what so many other brands strive for, formulations that multi-task in every way, and are easy to use for even the most challenged make-up maven.



Beauty Breakdown: White Story

Beauty Breakdown: White Story

This month, AGENDA’s The Mission features the editorial: White Story. Our model, Polyanna, hails from Colombia, and we thought it would be wonderful to dress her primarily in white, but color her face and hair in a series of bright and unusual combinations.



An Interview with Lalah Hathaway: A Modern Day Legend

An Interview with Lalah Hathaway: A Modern Day Legend

In the era when Hathaway was growing up, children used to aspire to become astronauts, a seemingly glamorous occupation that actually requires an unmatched application of ingenuity, intelligence, discipline and nerves that few can achieve or sustain. However, for the few that do, the payoff of traversing the spectacular unknowns of outer space or gazing upon the surface of the planet from the weightless confines of a space shuttle is well worth the preparation and pitfalls.



The City of Tomorrow That Preserves Yesterday’s History

The City of Tomorrow That Preserves Yesterday’s History

Hailed as the quintessential City of Tomorrow, Los Angeles has always attracted daring dreamers and innovators looking for a testing-ground of new concepts and dissatisfied searchers looking for a new way of life. A launching pad for many ideas and industries and in constant search of the Next Big Thing, this City of the Future is also very self-conscious about its past, resolute in its historic preservation effort.



Heels: You Don’t Gotta Fake It to Fit In!

Heels: You Don’t Gotta Fake It to Fit In!

I rarely, if ever, think about the fact that wearing such a shoe is a balancing act. I just enjoy the tightness in my calves and booty! Wearing heels not only elongates the body, but in my opinion, it epitomizes the ultimate sense of femininity and sex appeal.



Best Foods for Feeding Beauty Inside and Out

Best Foods for Feeding Beauty Inside and Out

Top cosmetics, creams, and oils cannot hold a candle to the power of what can be found in your kitchen to enhance internal and external youthful aesthetics. The secret lies in feeding your body the proper ammunition to combat what causes the signs of aging, such as free radicals, UVA light, environmental toxins, and so on.