Posts Tagged ‘ Shahada Karim ’

Autumn Beauty Trends: Jewel Tones

Autumn Beauty Trends: Jewel Tones

Jewel toned makeup is making a comeback. Rich shades of green, blue, and berry are making their way from the runway to the real world. The autumn/winter makeup season saw the introduction of deep royal shades from the likes of Chanel, Tom Ford, and NARS.



30 Days & 30 Nights: Sisleya Global Anti-Age

30 Days & 30 Nights: Sisleya Global Anti-Age

Sisley’s Sisleya Global Anti-Age cream is touted as the ultimate anti-aging solution. It boasts a long list of plant extracts that are supposed to firm and actually “re-texturize” (their word, not ours) skin. Really? You can’t blame us for being skeptical. Sisley joins a long list of cosmetics companies that often promise (and rarely deliver) similar results. But we gave it a whirl anyway.



Product Review: Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Balm

Product Review: Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Balm

Visit any department store, beauty supply store, or drugstore . . . and you’ll find no shortage of so-called miracle creams and balms. The lineup is extensive, and for many beauty seekers, it can be daunting. It seems as if every cream is promising to deliver that miracle result: you’ll be younger, more vibrant, and even more beautiful. So when we came across Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Balm, we were understandably skeptical.



“A Cooler Summer” Fashion Editorial

“A Cooler Summer” Fashion Editorial

Check out the fashion editorial “A Cooler Summer.” As summer winds down and fall will soon be upon us, here’s a little something to remember the summer of 2012. So long to 90 degree weather . . . hello to back-to-school wardrobes and the hustle and bustle of 9-to-5. This editorial was photographed by Kimberly Yatsko with Ash Gupta; styled by Nia Dennis; makeup by Shahada Karim; and hair by Bianca McMillan.



Product Review: By Terry Or de Rose Teint Supreme

Product Review: By Terry Or de Rose Teint Supreme

The coming Beauty Season calls for flawless skin with a seamless finish. We found that one of the best multi-tasking products for autumn is foundation. By Terry Or de Rose Foundation goes beyond simply concealing flaws; it also appears to offer skin care benefits for anyone who chooses to wear it.



Hair Apparent: An Interview with Hair Stylist Bianca Lauren

Hair Apparent: An Interview with Hair Stylist Bianca Lauren

Bianca Lauren may be new to the hair styling scene, but she’s no stranger to whipping up he perfect hair style. She’s been blow-drying, curling and coiffing hair since she was a teenager. We recently got to talk a bit with Bianca about styling hair professionally. AM-How long have you been a hair stylist? BL- I’ve been a licensed stylist for 4 years, but I’ve been “doing hair” since I was 13 years old. AM-Why did you decide to become a hair stylist? BL- I […]



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.