If you love accessories– and who doesn’t?– then why not indulge your jones for shiny things while helping the planet and other people? While it’s usually once in a blue moon when we buy diamonds, if you’re in the market for a sparkler, then there is an ethical option to…
Do you get the lip service you’re looking for from your favorite pucker color? If not, then there are a few ways to make that perfect kisser last longer. Start by priming your lips and getting them in the best condition you can. The most effective way to do this…
Can’t seem to put your finger on a time when you can sit down and do your nails (or hit the salon to have them done)? It’s OK – you can have great-looking nails in about a half hour. Start by removing any polish that you have on your nails….
Whether it’s the offer of a “free makeover” or “gift with purchase,” those department store cosmetics counters look, smell and seem to want to make you feel good. But should you rely on those pricey products to improve your looks? Or rely on the salespeople to give you reliable information…
When you’re applying makeup, you may be so focused on applying it perfectly to your face that you may not notice when you’ve mistakenly applied it to other surfaces. Nothing’s more frustrating than makeup stains on clothing, carpet, upholstery and other surfaces. Whether you simply dropped your eyeshadow applicator on…
You know the drill: Go to the hairdresser, get bits of your hair slathered in color and put up in foils to create a highlighted look. It’s still OK to do that, but many women are trying a much bolder look with highlights that evoke the rainbow instead of just…
There are so many reasons to avoid the salon. It’s expensive, time-consuming and can be boring, especially when you feel like you need to go every six weeks or so. But there are ways to delay the inevitable. First, start in the shower. A good-quality shampoo formula that’s tailored to…
Those lovely locks can be hair today, gone tomorrow if you don’t take proper care. There are plenty of ways to tell if your hair is in tip-top shape. For starters, it will look dull and lifeless. Oftentimes, it’s dry to the touch, weak, difficult to style and usually tangles…
It’s the one day of your life when you want everything to be perfect, including your face, hair and ensemble. The key to attaining that perfect look is preparation, and that goes for anyone besides the bride who’s involved with a wedding – whether you’re a bridesmaid, mother of the…
For whom does the bell toll this season? It tolls for skinny jeans, which now share the sales racks with flared jeans – aka bellbottoms. That’s right, the hot look this season is jeans that look like an upside-down martini glass instead of a pencil. The look has caught on…