Come Backstage with BeautySweetSpot's NYFW Team

Well it's here!  New York Fashion Week has arrived quicker than summer ended.  This season I have two talented team members to help me tackle my busy show schedule.  You can expect to see backstage coverage from Rag & Bone, Cynthia Rowley, Jill Stuart, Helmut Lang, Monique Lhuillier, Victoria Beckham, Alice & Olivia, Betsey Johnson,  Ports 1961 and Milly (just to name a few) as well as show coverage and exclusive designer interviews. I have some really exciting projects going on throughout the week including hosting backstage videos and the after party for the Duckie Brown men's show for Conair and covering shows for other publications.  Stay tuned for exclusive coverage.

Meet my team!

Bri, a blazer obsessed fashionista with a nail polish collection to die for

Her fashion week must haves: flats, cherry chap stick, Blackberry, concealor (to hide tired eyes), cell phone charger, planner, camera, multiple pens, bobby pins, Ahava mineral hand lotion, pink notebook

Michelle, a pop culture junkie who knows how to rock a red lip from day to night

Her fashion must haves: Evian face mist, iPad, Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Hollywood Red, Almay Black Eyeliner, granola bars, Starbucks, iPhone, Flipcam

Workout for Better Sex

It’s guaranteed that if you and your partner work out regularly you’re going to have better sex.  That’s a no brainer — but let’s explore why getting fit will take your bedroom session from normal to mind blowing: 1. Confidence: Even if you don’t look as toned as Victoria and David Beckham, if you know you’re in great shape for your body type — when the clothes come off, it’s on.  There’s nothing worse than being insecure between the sheets.  (Ever hear him say, “Can we turn off the lights?”)

2. Stamina:  How many miles can you run? Great, then keep going.  Who says squats are only for the gym?  Sex is a work out.  No?

3. Awareness: Understanding what your body is capable of including likes, dislikes and how strong you are is a big plus when hitting the sack.  Can you do a split?  Few push ups?  You know what I’m getting at… *wink*

Now get to it!  Hit the gym and bring him too! And remember — just one-half hour of romping around between the sheets or hey, on the kitchen sink, in the shower... can burn between 50 – 100 calories.

How to Get Victoria Beckham's Sexy Arms

Besides the fact that Victoria Beckham looks like a stick figure, she also has a lot of muscle definition and according to her trainer, Ronald Jean of The Sports Club/LA, Miss Beckham works really hard to keep her form.  I was exhausted just thinking about everything he puts her though. Warning – You may need an energy drink after you hear this... Besides keeping a tight diet of eating small portions, avoiding high fat and sugary foods, Beckham participates in different types of cardio routines combined with an intense variety of weight training to tone her arms.  "You need to vary your cardio exercise and duration so your body doesn't adapt to it," Jean remarked.

Instead of just hitting the treadmill for endless miles, she rotates between kickboxing (which is a great cardio exercise that combines resistance training) and plyometrics (jumping rope then throwing around a medicine ball repeatedly).  And as if that's not enough – overhead triceps, bicep curls, triceps kickbacks and pushdowns are a must with a resistance band or dumbbell.  Beckham normally does three to four sets of 15-20 reps each.

I guess when you're married to one of the hottest men in the world the pressure's on!  Never mind the red carpet.  Damn – and she used to be a puffy Spice Girl!  (NOTE: I definitely think Miss Beckham is way to thin, but we can all use some definition in our arms)!

Study: Women Change Hair 104 Times During Lifetime

Boredom and breakups are two of the most popular reasons women change their hairstyles. Thinking back, I've definitely had my fair share experimenting with cuts and colors.  From blonde, to chunky red highlights and as of late a brunette I forever change my hair color due to boredom – and I think I finally found that my natural color (deepened a little of course) suits me best! According to a survey by hairdresser Andrew Collinge, a woman will change her hairstyle 104 different times throughout her life, with most of the changes happening between the ages of 13 and 65.

"Women have always used their hair as a way of altering their appearance as it often has the greatest impact visually," Collinge said.  "Hopefully, with the help and advice of their hairdresser they are making these smaller changes to a style which already suits them --hence reaching almost 100 styles."

Changing your hairstyle is probably the safest and easiest adjustment to make to your physical appearance.  Check out Victoria Beckham's hairstyle timeline above.  When trying to re-invent yourself for any reason... what are your other options?  Piercings? Tattoos? A wardrobe upgrade?  If you have a hairdresser you can trust, chances are they know what suits your face shape and complexion best and can always make tweaks to refresh your look – leading up to over 100 styles in a lifetime!

Why do you normally change your hair style or color?