Beauty Secrets of the Stars

Beauty Secrets of the Stars

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Celebrities swear by the craziest – and priciest – potions to retain their youthful looks onscreen. But which ones are hokey, and which can you incorporate into your beauty regimen? Definitely not the synthetic snake venom Gwyneth Paltrow favors, or the nightingale droppings contained in Victoria Beckham’s facial! Many stars…

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Autumn Scents You’ll Fall For

Autumn Scents You’ll Fall For

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Ah, there’s nothing quite like the smell of fall. The air is cool. The leaves are crisp. And Starbucks has brought back its pumpkin spice latte. Everything is exactly as it should be, except you’ve yet to stock up on our favorite new fall fragrances. For starters, you’ll want to…

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How to Buy Vintage Fashions

How to Buy Vintage Fashions

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

They’re all the rage, whether it’s on the red carpet or a fun party look. Michelle Obama sported the first vintage dress worn by a First Lady during 2010 holiday festivities. Vintage fashions are defined as new or secondhand garments that were made in a previous era, typically the 1920s-1980s….

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Is Your Face Too Clean?

Is Your Face Too Clean?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Washing your face sounds like a no-brainer, but did you know it’s possible to get your face too clean? If you suffer from oily skin or acne, then you may think it’s not possible. First, give some thought to your cleanser. Grabbing any old soap isn’t a good idea. Nor…

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Cosmetics for a Cause

Cosmetics for a Cause

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

We’re all familiar with the transformation into pink that many products undergo to benefit breast cancer in October. But did you know that your cosmetics dollars may go to a good cause all year round? There are many companies that donate a portion of all of their profits to those…

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Beauty Buys at the Dollar Store

Beauty Buys at the Dollar Store

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

While most makeup seems like a cheap indulgence, why pay more for items that you can get cheaply at discount stores like the dollar store? Sometimes the quality of these bargains is exactly the same as you’d get at more expensive stores…but sometimes it isn’t. Here’s a guide on what’s…

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Get a Great Gel Mani at Home

Get a Great Gel Mani at Home

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Gel manicures are all the rage at salons everywhere because of their durability and speedy drying time, not to mention the fact that they’re less damaging than acrylics. But you don’t have to shell out the $30 or more every two weeks for a pro job. Beauty stores like Ulta…

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Why Baking Soda Can Be Beautiful

Why Baking Soda Can Be Beautiful

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

That forgotten box of baking soda in the back of your refrigerator or pantry is more useful than you think, especially when it comes to your beauty regimen. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, does double duty for a lot of more expensive beauty products, so why not start storing that…

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