I start out by washing my face with my line’s cleansers, the clearing oil and cleansing water. Then I use my plumping lotion; it has these gold specks in it and it really does something nice to your skin. I use Clearstem’s Hydraglow stem cell moisturizer before I put on my foundation, and then at night I’ll put on their Clearity serum with vitamin C and mandelic acid as well as their CellRenew serum. The beauty product most nostalgic to me is red lipstick. It’s something I started to wear once I moved to New York, because my mom didn’t let me wear lipstick as a teenager. I’ve been using Anna Sui Cosmetics the longest; we’re going on 25 years of that. We always do a red lipstick, number 400, that I wear. I also like the Nars lip pencil in Dragon Girl that I put underneath my lipstick. And I always wear my Perfect eyeliner. I use this eyeliner brush that’s Thierry Mugler, and it’s thick — it gives me that wide eyeliner look that I like. I wear my signature winged eyeliner everywhere, even when I go to the gym, even when I go to the drugstore. I love going to Bigelow [in the West Village] because they have a bubble bath that I like, Mistral in Lychee Rose Floral. I realize that bubble baths must not be popular now, because it’s really hard to find. But I like those bubbles. I guess from old movies, you always see the glamour pusses in the bathtub with all the bubbles. Garren New York, he’s cut my hair forever and nobody cuts hair like Garren. I get so many comments like, “You have such a great haircut.” I get my hair cut maybe three times a year, but I trim my own bangs in between with whatever scissors I have on hand. I wash my hair with R+C Television shampoo and conditioner or the Primary shampoo and conditioner and masque from their Bleu collection. I always use a Denman brush. Every time I go to London, I buy some from Boots. I also just bought a Dyson flat iron. I guess I copy my mom because she always wore fragrance, Chanel No. 5, and lipstick. I wear fragrance every day. I’ve been wearing our new Electric Whisper. I love the black currant and lychee, which give a slight fruitiness, but then the pink pepper patchouli and vetiver add a spiciness. And of course the hint of rose. Again to the gym, to the drugstore … it’s just natural for me to wear it all the time like my mom. The other thing I always wear is nail polish. My favorite color is Seafoam Green. I hate chipped nails, so I usually do my own, twice a week.
This Under-$50 Digital Camera Captures All My Favorite Travel Memories
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Growing up with my very own digital camera, I fell in love with snapping pictures of everything—there was nothing more exciting than seeing life in pixels (and cell phone cameras had not yet been born). As I got older, though, I became more pretentious with my photography (as, perhaps, we all do)—only seeking out 35 millimeter film cameras (a.k.a. my old beloved, Canon AE-1) for the vintage-feel golden grain shots and thrill of precision. Attention to the detail, light, and depth—all catering to the “perfect shot,” and for sustainable use of semi-expensive film.
Like most social trend waves set by nostalgia-seekers, the return of digital cameras hit a few years ago—this time, all for the aesthetic. And packing up to leave New York for a soul-searching stint abroad with my dearest friend, we, together, thought, what better time? With little expectations due to its affordability, we purchased the 32GB Camkory digital camera from Amazon (in pink, of course), installed the SD card, and it soon became one of the most treasured travel companions to capture our rendezvous across Europe.
Our weekends routinely included snapping photos of each other in buzzy tourist spots around the cities we visited. My favorite example, and one of our more iconic friendship moments: a photoshoot at Buckingham Palace in matching Y2K-inspired outfits and London-pride flags (pardon the subtle brag, but two other tourists subsequently did ask if we were famous). Serving its intended purpose, the camera was a swift carry, both light as a feather and portable—a perfect fit for one hand for easy point and shoots. It could fit in any back pocket, but when traveling, it’s best to keep it away in a small purse or crossbody bag for protection. With one battery that requires charge, we’d plug it in for an hour or so before leaving, and it would stay on for around eight hours. Note: The battery isn’t the strongest compared to other digital cameras made by more expensive brands (Nikon, Canon, Sony, etc.), but it has an auto-off functionality for convenient energy conservation.
If not clear already: This camera is absolutely not for fussy photographers. The focus is a bit spotty, and the videos (which also records audio) are a tad shaky (no matter how still you stand). This is not the purchase for high quality, sharp images. Its function is for undemanding use and its nostalgic output. It’s the perfect gift for on-the-go beginners who are bored of their phone pictures. It's really suitable for anyone at any age who enjoys a simple and fun way to take retro-styled pictures. All uploads from the SD card to laptops (and then, iPhones) were smooth and easy—the process taking less than 10 minutes each time.
Not to mention, the little gem is a
39 Travel Tuesday Deals 2024: Save Big on Flights, Hotels, & More
Travel Tuesday may be technically over, but there are still a bunch of ongoing deals you can take advantage of. From glamorous resorts to beachfront hotels to tour operators and cruise lines, the Travel Tuesday deals were bigger and better than ever this year, and the savings haven't ended yet. Whether you're interested in scoring 30% off low-cost flights to Iceland via PLAY or want to hop on a cruise by HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) for close to half off the original price, this is the best time of year to save. Use the links below to jump to a specific section, or scroll through to see all the best Travel Tuesday travel deals that you can still cash in on.
Fly to Paris, Rome, and More for As Low as $317 Roundtrip With This Airline's Fare Deals
Black Friday and Travel Tuesday may have come and gone, but travelers still have plenty of ways to save on an upcoming flight. Norse Atlantic Airways, a growing low-cost carrier that operates flights between the United States and Europe, recently published dozens of discounted round-trip fares starting at $317. Travelers can score deals on flights out of New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and more U.S. cities to popular European destinations such as Athens, London, and Rome. Best of all, the discounted fares can be booked now for travel throughout 2025. For example, travelers can snag a $395 round-trip economy ticket from New York (JFK) to London (LGW) between October 1, 2025 through October 11, 2025, or a spring break getaway between Orlando, FL (MCO) and London (LGW) in April 2025.Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of round-trip deals including:
90+ Unmissable Amazon Cyber Monday Deals for Travelers
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India's airlines have received 999 hoax bomb threats this year
India's airlines have already received 999 hoax bomb threats this year, Murlidhar Mohol, India's deputy civil aviation minister, said on Thursday.
Why airlines are all-in on new single-aisle planes for transatlantic flights
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Fly to London, Paris, and Rome Starting at Just $129 One-way With This Airline's Black Friday Sale
Black Friday is a time for deals, and low cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways is on board, offering flights to Europe starting as low as $129 and even bigger savings on fare bundles.
British Airways Just Unveiled a New First Class Suite with Extra-wide Seats and a Privacy Wall— See Inside
British Airways will introduce a new, extra wide first class suite on planes between the United States and London, making a trip across the pond even more luxe.
New York City Hotel Rates Soar to Record Heights as Holiday Travel Nears
For a recent Friday night at a Hilton in Times Square: $537, including a daily $35 “destination charge.”
Give the gift of travel and save up to 25% on Hyatt hotel stays
Few things in life are better than getting a great gift from someone you care about — especially when it's the gift of travel. Travel is a gift that keeps on giving and lasts way longer than expensive skin care products or kitchen gadgets that end up untouched in a random drawer. In fact, a recent survey from Hyatt found that 85% of consumers would rather receive a trip or vacation than a physical gift this holiday season.
This All-business Class Airline Is Discounting Flights to Paris, Milan, and More — but You'll Have to Book Soon
All-business class airline La Compagnie is helping travelers get to Europe in comfort for less with its annual “Blue Friday” sale that has roundtrip flights for just $2,200.
The Best Skiing in Utah, from Deer Valley to Sundance Mountain
If you’ve experienced Utah's best skiing before and are in on the now not-so-secret handshake, you know that some of best skiing in the world is only 45 minutes away from Salt Lake City International Airport. (That means you can take a 7 a.m. flight from New York's JFK, land at 10:30-ish and be on the mountain by 1 p.m.) That and the state’s maxim—The Greatest Snow On Earth—broadcasted on every souvenir item possible isn’t overselling how preposterously light and fluffy the powder is here, or how much of it falls annually (up to 500 inches).