Published on Thursday, November 3, 2011 by Miss Beauty MVP I have been a chronic nail biter (I know, it’s gross, but don’t judge me) ever since I can remember. As I got older, I realized that “ladies” (I use this term loosely) keep nice hands and nails. In high school and college, I was addicted to wearing my nails with acrylic on them. This got to be costly and damaging. I typically don’t wear my nails long anywa...

Published on Friday, July 22, 2011 by Miss Beauty MVP I know it's July, and it's the middle of summer, but the New York City area has been experiencing a heat wave for the last 5 days. It has been hot, humid, scorching hell and just gross. So, I have been spending my time at the pool. I love a good dose of vitamin D, BUT- I am very “sun smart.” When I’m beach/pool/vacation bound, I pack shades, eye cream with SP...

Published on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Miss Beauty MVP This spring felt more like a-never-ending-March with the constant rainy, humid, cool, undesirable weather. April and May in New York City were schizophrenic months. I never knew what to expect from Mother Nature. Bad weather for me equates to bad hair days and a lot of frustration. Why? You ask? Because my thick curly mane, and humidity are life long enemies. Usuall...

Published on Thursday, April 21, 2011 by Miss Beauty MVP   [caption id="attachment_808" align="aligncenter" width="464" caption="Me, in my full "Indian Princess" attire."][/caption]   Some years ago, right before my 24th Birthday, I was all out of ideas on how to celebrate it. Then, the BFF suggested a themed party in my house. I agreed because I was over the “popping-bottles-in-the-club-scene.�...