Articles by Marissa Moshell, Student/Contributor
When I started this internship I was a quiet, innocent, polite girl. Now I find myself bashing poorly dressed celebrities and trannys thanks to the influence of Daniel Saynt. I am a huge Metro Station fan. I make Corey play their songs regularly at work. My true inspiration for writing is my desire to gain equality for all lactose intolerant folks in the work place. My goal is to prove to the fashion world that we too are people and that we can change the world one Soy Milk mustache at a time!
When your standing in Sephora surrounded by rows and rows of hundreds of beauty products, it all seems a bit too good to be true. And sometimes it is. Kaia House’s Organic 101 iphone application let’s you know which bright colored, sparkling products need to stay on those shelves. The
In light of the recent reports about the dangers of tanning beds, a new mobile spray-tan company has arisen. Spray Tan Los Angeles is a company available 24 hours a day 365 days a year, and they come to you! Personally the whole spray tan thing makes me a bit
Word has it design company, Acne, may be looking into fragrance. Acne founder, Jonny Johansson, says that in light of the recession he was allowed a certain degree of creative freedom, and with that freedom came the ability to look into something new and exciting. Now the perfume isn’t a
Mario Testino got acquainted with Uma Thurman, while shooting the ads for Givenchy’s new fragrance. Ange Ou Démon Le Secret is a scent set to hit stores in 2010, and with Uma as the star of the campaign, we’re sure to see bottles flying off the shelves.
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For almost three years now Sex and the City star Kristin Davis has been the face of the campaigns for cosmetic company Ahava. But when Kristin signed on to be a spokesperson for Oxfam International, a human rights organization, there seemed to be quite the stir. Being that Ahava’s products
Dania Ramirez is your newest CoverGirl! The Heroes actress says that being a CoverGirl is something that she has always dreamed about. Print and television advertisements starring Dania are set for release this upcoming January.
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Sienna Miller recently admitted a new form of hygiene that she practices. The actress has told reporters that she washes her face with shampoo. Really? I guess it’s all just to clean, but my gut says Sienna should head to a CVS and pick up a face wash and leave
When your given 50 new colors and 15 effects what exactly are you getting? If your referring to CND’s colour and effects line then your getting 800, yes I said 800, new shades! The nail polish company has produced a line capable of instant transformation of schemes so you’ll never
Japanese designer TsumoriShu Uemura Chisato has teamed up with Shu Uemura to create a cosmetics line. Tsumori says she grabbed some inspiration for the makeup from her fall/winter line in the collaboration. The line is expected to release in stores around September. Get ready!
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If you ever dreamt of creating and selling your own perfume, here’s the perfect shot. Video game company PlayFirst has released Passport to Perfume, a game centered around a woman by the name of Sophia who creates her own fragrances and manages a boutique that sells them. I knew their
Kate Moss has released the ads for her 4th consecutive women’s fragrance. Vintage is a unique blend of fruity smelling scents that produce that perfect bottled-up perfume. The fragrance, which will be sold in conjunction with other body products, will hit store shelves this September.
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With magazines and advertisements constantly in front of our eyes, we’re often confronted with the image of those picture perfect models. But when Twiggy’s Oil for Olay ads hit stands in Britain, there seemed to be quite an uproar about that picture perfect image. Lawmakers were concerned about the effect
Word has it Nina Ricci is launching yet another fragrance! The new perfume, Ricci Ricci, will hit its first store shelves this August, but that’s just in France. The international debut will take place sometime in September. Guess you have to take the trip or wait it out!
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Intermix is coming out with their very own limited edition bag! The accessory is a collaborative project between the Intermix folks and Marilyn Minter. Featuring stills from Minter’s “Green Pink Caviar” video, the bag will be released in Intermix stores for just $48!
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Sometimes hand sanitizers really are a form of savior. Think about it, hot summer days, dirty subways, etc. But often people argue that the distinct smell of hand sanitizer is all but too much, and sometimes not even worth the cleanliness. Enter Fruits & Passion, the newest hand sanitizer that
News has broken out that a woman in Ft. Worth, Texas caused quite the disaster. Just when the woman decided to spray a bit of her favorite perfume, 34 people ended up hospitalized and 100 others treated at the scene of the spray before they were released. What firefighters initially
Throughout the year everyone seems to have their favorite beauty products that they simply can’t live without. But with all the heat, trips to the beach, and chlorine from dips in the pool, summer brings an entirely new beauty agenda. Here’s FashionIndie’s picks for your summer beauty must haves!
1. Sunscreen
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Already I’ve been a bit frightened by recent pictures of Madonna’s arms, but now there’s yet another thing I find a little odd. Madonna’s makeup artist, Gina Brooke, reportedly applies 2 carat diamonds along the singer’s eyebrow for every night of her sticky and sweet tour. But first, she applies
News has it Avon and Revlon sales are quickly declining. The two cosmetic companies have been trying to reorganize and reduce costs; however, it seems as though the efforts aren’t helping quickly enough.
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Daphne Guinness has collaborated with Comme des Garçons on a perfume to be released this September. Daphne said she’s been mixing and matching oils and scents for years just to find that perfect one. “I’ll be in airports or in a taxi and the driver will say, ‘What are you
So I’ve never been into the whole Twilight thing, so you can imagine my reaction when I heard that Twilight inspired two, yes, I said two, beauty collections. But I can’t say I’m too surprised. The cosmetics brand, Twilight Beauty, has created the two beauty collections, Luna Twilight and Volturi
Sephora is getting ready to open their second Times Square store! The opening will be tomorrow, July 31st at 42nd street and 7th ave. The festivities will include Cheetah girl Adrienne Bailon and Youtube phenomenon Lauren Luke. Check it out!
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Sometimes when you go to the beach for the day, you get home and realize that cherished beach hair; the good kind, not that unfortunate hairdo we know the ocean can sometimes give you. But if your looking for that wavy, light beach hair look, Blow Wave Maker Lotion for
Fran Drescher is ready to introduce FranBrand, her own line of organic skincare products for HSN. The 9 piece collection was created especially by Drescher to promote a healthy product. With cleansers, lip balms, and face creams coming out this November, it’s going to be tough to keep your hands
















