Two NYC Beauty Faves…

I don’t feature very many salons or things over here {though you can always check out my city guide} because I know you don’t all live in New York. But I am making an exception today because I had two new obsessions that I had to share with you!

The first is JJ Eyelashes. I love getting eyelash extensions for summer because if I have a tan I can more or less go without makeup if I have my lashes done. But I stopped going – my old favorite was too expensive and took way too long, and then I went to a few places I was not crazy about. I hadn’t thought about going back until I saw my friend Maren for dinner a couple weekends ago. Her lashes looked amazing… long, thick, and dark… like they could be extensions but I wasn’t quite sure. And sure enough… they were extensions. So I booked an appointment at JJ. They aesthetician did an amazing job {in just over an hour} and I walked out with perfect lashes. See evidence here. It’s pretty reasonably priced and they usually have coupons going on {I got mine for 25% off.} ALSO… they massage your feet + legs while your lashes are being applied. Awesome.

The second is Paintbox Nails. So… I wasn’t into nail art, but now maybe I am? They make it so simple – and most importantly, NOT TACKY. The Soho studio is immaculate – brightly lit with thoughtful details {modern touches, mirrored glass, charging stations at every counter} and I was offered my choice of beverage: white wine, prosecco, or Grady’s Cold Brew {my fav – remember this?} They have a book full of elegant, on-trend designs to choose from {think pale pink with rose gold tips, or a simple gold stud… things you’d actually be okay with having on your nails for 3-4 weeks} and the entire staff is not only incredibly nice, but also very knowledgable. It’s the brainchild of Eleanor Langston {former beauty editor for Cosmopolitan, Self, and Fitness magazines} To top it all off at the end, there is a photo booth where you can easily snap a beautiful shot of your new manicure. Of course, the social media addict in me just adores that. Full disclosure – I was invited in for a complimentary manicure, but I’m already plotting a trip back with my girlfriends next month – and my next manicure {rose gold half moons.}