Beauty On-Demand Services in NYC

There really is an app for everything. Amongst the successes of Uber and Seamless, the world of on-demand services is booming – and that includes beauty and grooming.

EVENT | Macy's Flower Show

The annual Macy's Flower Show kicked off on March 22nd and I went along with NY1 for a fun and floral press preview that involved us climbing into the fab window displays of the department store. It was pretty fantastic. Each of the different displays were inspired by various styles of art, thus the title, "Art in Bloom."

ON STAGE | The Visit

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March 13th started off as any other day. Then I somehow ended up in the apartment of the consul general of Switzerland in New York (Ambassador André Schaller) and in the presence of Broadway legends Chita Rivera and Roger Rees, over breakfast I might add. I had the chance to tag along on a fun shoot with NY1 in celebration of The Visit coming to Broadway.

EVENT | CoffeeCon NYC

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Check out my coverage from the first-ever CoffeeCon event in NYC:

CoffeeCon NYC from Christina Dun on Vimeo.

For more info on CoffeeCon:

http://www.coffee-con.com/

- Christina

Follow my adventures on Twitter: @christinaaa28

ON STAGE | Skylight

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One of my favourite shoots so far with NY1 News has been the press preview for David Hare's play Skylight, starring Carey Mulligan, Bill Nighy and Matthew Beard. I interviewed the talented cast and director Stephen Daldry at The Golden Theatre about bringing the production to the Big Apple.

NYU Now

This semester, I've been taking a class called the Digital Newsroom, where we produce a half-hour long show every Thursday. It's been an interesting experience that's for sure! The professors, Adrian Mihai and Joe Peyronnin are pretty much amazing (SO MUCH WISDOM). Each week, we all rotate positions to get tour chance to try different roles in the control room.

MOVIES | Rendez-Vous with French Cinema

Another fun shoot with NY1 News: the opening night of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema at Lincoln Center for the U.S. premiere of 3 HEARTS / 3 Coeurs.

 One of the film's stars: Charlotte Gainsbourg

EVENT | Social Media Week NYC

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This year's Social Media Week sadly conflicted with a lot of school and work stuff, so I didn't get to attend everything I wanted - but hey, I made the best of it. I spent one of the days at panels revolving around social influence, which was definitely interesting.

MY LIFE | February In A Nutshell

Last semester, I blogged about my NYC experiences week-by-week. This time around, I definitely haven't found time to do that. Instead, I'll be rounding up my adventures from the entire month and putting them into a post like this one. Fair warning, these will mostly be of food and/or random cool things that I stumbled upon.

 Vancity/Toronto/NYC reunion!

FASHION | NYFW: Vivienne Tam

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A backstage look at Vivienne Tam's Fall 2015 collection - seriously obsessed with all the intricate detailing and high collar necklines.

NYU | Pop-Up Shops Invade NYC

ON STAGE | Something Rotten!

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A new musical comedy is coming to Broadway - Something Rotten! is heading to the St. James Theater this spring, with previews starting March 23rd and its official opening set for April 22nd.

Description from Broadway.com

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rockstar known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self...and all that jazz.

FASHION | NYFW: Eckhaus Latta

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Another cool show I checked out during NYFW: Eckhaus Latta. It was particularly unique because of its choice of models and live sound elements (ft. a girl hitting a wall with a hammer). This line is the creation of Mike Ekhaus and Zoe Latta.

FASHION | NYFW: Tommy Hilfiger

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The highlight of my New York Fashion Week experience was definitely the Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2015 show at the Seventh Regiment Armory on Park Avenue. Not only did I get to see all the backstage chaos, but I also got to interview the legendary designer himself. I spoke with Tommy Hilfiger for NY1 News and it was pretty much amazing...

ON STAGE | It Shoulda Been You

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Another fun NY1 shoot: a preview of It Shoulda Been You, a new musical comedy coming to Broadway!

The show's all star cast includes Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Sierra Boggess and David Burtka.

NY1's theater reporter Frank Dilella interviewed the cast and we got to see a few scenes - it looks hilarious!

FASHION | NYFW: Monique Lhuillier

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I was super excited to get to kick off my first New York Fashion Week experience with a show full of stunning gowns. I covered the Monique Lhuillier show with NY1 News and it was really cool to be a part of all the chaos that goes on before/during/after the show.

The show had an interesting set-up, with seating only on one side of the runway.

EVENT | NBA All Star Game

Valentine's Day weekend sure was bumpin' in NYC. Not only was fashion week in full swing, but it was also NBA All Star Weekend. On Sunday, February 15th, I was very lucky to snag a spot as an audience member for the highly anticipated half-time show during the All Star Game at Madison Square Garden.

EVENT | Emily Ratajkowski, Gigi Hadid & Kendall Jenner @ Bookmarc NYC

If anyone can draw a crowd, it's these three ladies. Emily Ratajkowski, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner made an appearance at the Bookmarc store in NYC on Valentine's Day to sign copies of LOVE Magazine's Issue #13.

PHOTOGRAPHY | Chinatown

For a recent photojournalism class assignment, I strolled around NYC's vibrant Chinatown to snap some shots of the food, street and culture. Chinese New Year is right around the corner, so the neighborhood seemed to be buzzing more than usual. Anyways, I just thought I'd share some of my photos from my adventure!

Mott St.

FASHION | Whitney Eve Style

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It's not every day that you get a DM on Twitter from Whitney Port. A few weeks ago, that happened and had me like:

I was the winner of her giveaway in celebration of the launch of her new blog (!)

It felt like Christmas when the Whitney Eve package came in the mail!

EVENT | Baubles & Bubbly with Betsey Johnson

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Last week, I checked out an event in celebration of Betsey Johnson's SS15/FW15 and the fashion icon herself graced us with her presence. Ah, she's the greatest. The party was full of baubles and bubbly and it was a ton of fun! Take a look:

GIVEAWAY | February Prize Pack [CLOSED]

Here's what's up for grabs this month! :)

FASHION | Hailey Baldwin x Topshop Jeans SS15

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Hailey Baldwin has been making quite the name for herself in the fashion industry. Whether on the runway or via Instagram, the 18-year-old stunner knows how to work it. She is the new face of Topshop's spring denim collection and she is killing it. Seriously, look at her bod.

via Instagram

 Such a babe.

MY LIFE | Turning 23

So this week I turned 23 years old. My first NYC birthday obviously revolved around food.

 The day began with a delicious pizza lunch at Freddie & Peppers and then dessert in the form of a giant chocolate chip and walnut cookie from Levain Bakery.