Miss A Columnist

Christina Arzapalo is a recent college graduate, earning a Bachelor's degree in Communication (emphasis in journalism, broadcast news and radio) and a minor in creative writing from Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida. Christina most enjoys writing opinion pieces, beauty reviews and feature stories, and she has worked as both an on-air DJ and production assistant at several Florida radio stations. She is currently in the process of applying to grad school and plans on focusing her graduate studies in magazine writing.

If you have a Palm Beach charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Christina at CArzapalo88@gmail.com.

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TLC’s What Not To Wear’s Nick Arrojo’s Hair Product Line

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I will be the first to admit that my hair needed some serious TLC recently. Just for a little background, my hair is extremely long, nearly to my waist, and, depending on the Florida humidity, either curly or wavy. I’m constantly looking for products for my hair that help tame the frizz while not [...]

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream

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Photo credit: Christina Arzapalo

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream with SPF 15 (Garnier) ($12.99 at Target) is a relatively new product in the beauty world. For the past few months there has been a lot of buzz about B.B. creams– but what are they exactly? B.B. stands for Blemish Balm [...]

Fall 2011 Nail Polish Trends

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It’s the fall again, which means it’s time to switch over from neon shades of polish to colors on the darker end of the spectrum. I find darker nail polish colors to be especially flattering on short nails, which is something I’ve seen a lot on the runways lately, as [...]

Dior Addict Lip Polish

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(Photo Credit: Sephora)

I’ve been on the hunt for a perfect summer lip gloss, and I’ve found it! The Dior Addict Lip Polish lip glosses ($30.00 at Sephora) are amazing. What I love about them is how long-lasting the formula is, and how great the color payoff is, just by using a little [...]

Sweat-Proof 4th of July Makeup

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It’s the holiday weekend, and everyone wants to know how to keep their makeup last all day without sweating off. The weather has been so hot lately, and regular makeup probably won’t last for an afternoon of barbecuing, swimming and fireworks. Use these tips to make your makeup sweat-proof!

Start with a non-greasy [...]

Lush Sweet Lips Lip Scrub & Do-it-Yourself Lip Scrub Recipe

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It’s summer time and everyone wants soft, kissable lips! What a lot of people don’t realize is that in order for your lips to stay soft, you have to take extra good care of them, and sometimes lip balm isn’t enough. Be sure to remove dead skin around your lips at least [...]

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation

I’ve been wanting to try Laura Mercier’s beauty and skin products for quite some time now, after hearing so many people rave about her line of cosmetics. Now that I have tried Laura Mercier’s Silk Creme Foundation, I definitely see what all the raving is about!

While I thought this foundation was a little [...]

Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil

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While in search for a new makeup remover, I came across an interesting product, Josie Maran’s Argan Cleansing Oil. I’ve used Argan oil on my hair in the past, but had no idea that I could also use it on my skin as well. I picked up the product, which can be purchased at [...]

MAC Cosmetics Lipsticks

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Last weekend I graduated from college and entered the Big Girl World, as I like to call it. As I arrived back home and began unpacking my bathroom and makeup items, I noticed one product that I had been collecting without realizing how many I had: my MAC lipsticks. Now, I won’t say [...]

NARS Multiple

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NARS has consistently put out amazing products in the time that I’ve been collecting makeup, and I was very excited to try the NARS Multiple in Orgasm ($39.00).

The thing that is great about the NARS Multiple is how perfect it is for the girl on the go. I can throw this in my [...]

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