Foundation 101: Get the Right Base

Foundation 101: Get the Right Base

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

With the array of makeup out there that goes on before you start “painting” your face, you may wonder what the difference is in the myriad foundation formulas. Mineral, mousse, powder, stick, liquid…it can be confusing and frustrating to get the right formula for your unique skin’s needs. Whatever you…

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Summer Beauty Mistakes

Summer Beauty Mistakes

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Most of us feel most beautiful in summer, when we can show a little more skin that just so happens to be perfectly bronzed. But a few warm-weather boo-boos can ruin your whole look. Start with your feet and legs. Wearing sandals, flip-flops and other foot-exposing shoes can take a…

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The Best Shorts for Your Body

The Best Shorts for Your Body

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Who wears short shorts? That depends on whom you ask. It goes without saying that when it comes to picking out a style of shorts, you can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. The secret is to know what’s the most flattering based on your body type. Short shorts are ideal for…

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Superb Secondhand Strategies

Superb Secondhand Strategies

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With less money to spend on more expensive clothing, people are looking for ways to pinch pennies and get the most bang for their wardrobe buck. That’s why secondhand stores and thrift stores are thriving. And we’re not talking about rifling through racks and racks of decades-old, dusty clothes. Consignment…

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Does Your Makeup Add Years?

Does Your Makeup Add Years?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Most women rely on makeup to improve their looks, not detract from them, and that includes creating a youthful appearance. But did you know that your makeup can also age you prematurely? Using the wrong colors and techniques can add years, so listen up to shave some time off your…

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Put a New Twist on Your Hair

Put a New Twist on Your Hair

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

You don’t have to be in France to do as the French do, especially when it comes to your hair. The French twist is actually a hairstyle you can tackle that doesn’t require a stint in beauty school. The ‘do is one of those elegant styles that can make even…

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How to Buy Vintage Fashions

How to Buy Vintage Fashions

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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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Silicone Hair Products

Silicone Hair Products

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For women who have frizzy hair, silicone hair products are a godsend. They seem to add shine, silkiness and manageability to hair that needs taming. And when you straighten your hair, it helps add that pretty sheen to it. But are these “serums,” as they’re sometimes labeled, aren’t all they’re…

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Tie it Up: Sophisticated Updos

Tie it Up: Sophisticated Updos

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Putting hair up in a ponytail is such a simple way to conceal a host of hair issues, from frizz to needing a washing to a bad haircut. But just because it’s your go-to hairstyle for when you don’t want to style your hair doesn’t mean a ponytail can’t be…

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How to Shop for a Leather Jacket

How to Shop for a Leather Jacket

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Trends may come and go, but the luxurious leather jacket will forever remain a staple in any wardrobe. From dresses to dungarees, a sleek leather jacket dresses up any outfit. Although leather jackets are as versatile (and practical) as they come, many woman don’t actually own this fashion staple. And…

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