Fashionable Everyday Items

Fashionable Everyday Items

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Couture is everywhere – even dogs get in on the designer action with luxe leashes and accessories! But you don’t have to pay a fortune to get a piece of the designer duds action. Even kids can look stylish with details like Huggies’ new jeans-printed diapers. They’re great for those…

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Tool Time: Brush Up on the Cleaning Process

Tool Time: Brush Up on the Cleaning Process

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Most women don’t give a second thought to cleaning their cosmetics brushes. In reality, those unassuming brushes can be chock-full of bacteria and dirt build-up. By cleaning your brushes, they will last even longer. It will also prevent your cosmetics from becoming contaminated. Using clean brushes will also reduce breakouts…

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Yes, You Can Wear Red Lipstick!

Yes, You Can Wear Red Lipstick!

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Maybe memories of wiping Nana’s beet-red pucker off your cheek has turned you off of red lipstick. Maybe it’s red lipstick’s reputation as a bad-girl color. Whatever reason why you’re not wearing this timeless hue, it’s time to expand your horizons. Red lipstick is making a major comeback, and if…

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Best Beauty Gadgets

Best Beauty Gadgets

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There may not be enough room in your cosmetic bag or underneath the bathroom sink for another thing, and that’s understandable. But take a look at these five beauty gadgets, and you may want to make some room. First, for effortless foundation application, try the Elizabeth Arden Makeup Blender ($15)….

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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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Freshen Up: Better Breath Techniques

Freshen Up: Better Breath Techniques

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There’s nothing more embarrassing that a horrid case of halitosis, especially if you’re the only person who doesn’t know about it. Bad breath is a major turn-off. Food can cause foul odors. Among the biggest offenders are onion, garlic, vegetables and spices. Sometimes brushing your teeth just isn’t enough. That’s…

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Shampoos That Do More Than Clean

Shampoos That Do More Than Clean

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So many shampoos promise to do more than just get your scalp and tresses clean. There are formulas that promise to brighten highlights, strengthen color for various hues, protect hair from UV rays, smooth hair and even help it grow. But how do you know if the claims on the…

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The Symptoms of Sun Damage

The Symptoms of Sun Damage

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If you think your skin is in great shape, think again. If you have freckles or just a tan, then you probably have sun damage. In fact, a tan – your skin darkening as a result of sun exposure – is sun damage, according to dermatologists. That golden color is…

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