Winky Lux – PRNewswire – 4 August 2017

WINKY LUX, a digitally native Gen-Z beauty brand known for its whimsical packaging and rapid-fire innovation, has raised $2 million in seed funding led by Female Founders Fund (“F3”). Other notable investors include venture capital firms BBG Ventures, GGV, SoGal Ventures and TGZ Capital, a new fund whose managers include celebrity YouTuber Cameron Dallas.

Pierre Michel Salon – HealthMedicinet – 11 August 2017

“People are taking more risks with their nail color,” adds Katherine Dorn, a makeup artist from Pierre Michel salon. What’s most important is that you’re sporting a shade that you feel comfortable with, she adds. And if you tend not to be adventurous with your makeup or hair, you can be with your nails. Because, hey, if you don’t like it, all you have to do is break out the nail polish remover and start over.

Winky Lux – Refinery 29 – 15 August 2017

While I can’t say I’d jump at the chance to don color-changing rings on my fingers again (if nothing else, for fear of the dreaded green tint so many left behind on skin), the beauty version of the jewelry is something I can get on board with. Enter: Color-changing lipsticks, the (slightly) more grown-up version of the accessories we collected in grade school.

Coney Art Walls – Time Out NY – 20 July 2017

The annual Fool’s Gold Day Off is back for another full summer day of sunshine, hip-hop and house music. This year the Brooklyn-based record label is taking over the Coney Art Walls on Saturday, August 19. Headliners include rapper Jay Electronica, electro trap dance DJ Flosstradamus, long-time house music staple A-Trak and R&B and hip-hop artist PnB Rock.

Pierre Michel Salon – Byrdie – 19 July 2017

It took some time to learn, but now I know that with a comb, some patience, and a great detangling product, no twist, snarl, or tangle stands a chance. Take it from Yoshico Alexis, colorist and stylist from Pierre Michel Salon in NYC. “It’s essential to detangle your hair right! Make sure to stay away from hair breakage by not using rough brushes or pulling or yanking your hair.”

Park Avenue Skin Solutions – Dujour – 18 July 2017

Often, injectables (e.g. Botox, Juvederm, and Restylane) are the go-to gateway into more extensive cosmetic work, and Park Avenue Skin Solutions Founder and Board Certified PA-C Lauren Abramowitz is among the most trusted behind the needle. On a recent visit to her TriBeCa clinic, she shared a few tips, tricks and things to avoid before your first (or next) appointment.

Winky Lux – Popsugar – 10 July 2017

Whether you’re a mermaid, unicorn, or space alien princess, we found your next magical product. Winky Lux released another lip balm stain that will make glitter-loving beauty addicts freak the f*ck out. On July 11, the brand is launching Glimmer Balm ($14), a new version of the original Flower Balm lip stain. This time around, instead of featuring a flower in the tube, it has iridescent blue, pink, and purple shimmer. The sparkling product looks like it’s been sprinkled with pixie dust and kissed by unicorns personally for you.

Regina’s Grocery – Grub Street – 9 July 2017

Italian sandwiches in the Alidoro vein, but built more along the lines of a Chevy pickup or the stuff that comes out of the kitchen at Defonte’s. In a break from tradition, Bensonhurst-born co-owner Roman Grandinetti named the heros not after Italian-American celebrities (no Joe Pescis or Steve Schirripas here) but members of his own family.