When the opportunity to go out on date night with a new guy – or even your husband – presents itself, it may be tempting just to stay in and do the same old thing. But you can get primped and polished and out the door in a hurry with…
For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…
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…
Wondering how to manipulate your eye makeup to make those peepers really pop? There’s no better or faster way to go glam than simply concentrating on the eyes. There are a few tricks that makeup experts use to make eyes look their widest to achieve that doe-eyed look. First, start…
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…
It’s possible to get fit while looking fashionable. The secret is making a small investment into the hottest hair accessories, designed with your workout in mind. While cheap elastics are the old standby for most women, some female athletes want a hair accessory with a little more substance. That’s where…
Whether you want to look creepy, mysterious, ethereal, sexy, beautiful or just plain horrifying, Halloween is a fun time to break out of your usual beauty mold and really play with your look. First, consider the occasion. It may not be appropriate to answer the door to trick-or-treaters in your…
A picture is worth a thousand words, but are all of yours negative when you get are caught on camera? The reality is that not everybody is photogenic, and seeing a few bad photos too many can make anyone camera shy. The good is that there are things you can…
When it comes to primping, do you go au naturel? We’re not talking about leaving the house with a naked face – we’re talking about what’s in your makeup and toiletries. Take a look at the ingredient list on your favorite cosmetics to see if any of these nasty chemicals…
Buying potions, sponges and special brushes to clean your fine jewelry is fine if you have extra money, but usually, you can clean jewelry and make it sparkle with supplies you have in your cleaning cabinet. Warm water and a mild dish soap will clean most any jewelry safely. For…