Best Fine Jewelry Investments

Best Fine Jewelry Investments

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We all know diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But so are pearls, bangles and a host of other fine jewelry staples that are mainstays. While trends in jewelry may come and go, there are certain pieces that remain classics throughout the years. These are the pieces of jewelry that…

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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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Nail Polish: Don’t Pick Just One

Nail Polish: Don’t Pick Just One

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All of the vibrant colors available in nail polish these days makes it difficult to choose just one. So don’t! The hottest trends in manicures are nails that sport several tones. There are some great, easy techniques to learn how to make the most of your multicolored manicure. First off,…

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The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

The FDA’s New Rules on SPF

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The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…

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Tie it Up: Sophisticated Updos

Tie it Up: Sophisticated Updos

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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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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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Blacklist Blackheads Forever

Blacklist Blackheads Forever

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Comedones are the scientific name for them, but if you suffer from blackheads, you want to call them gone as soon as possible. Ugly blackheads form when pores get clogged with oil and debris, such as old makeup or dead skin cells. During puberty, this and other forms of acne…

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How Obesity Affects Your Appearance

How Obesity Affects Your Appearance

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Losing weight can not only help you get into a smaller size and wear styles that may reveal more skin, but did you know it also helps improve your appearance? It’s true. Obesity affects your health, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other life-threatening conditions. But there…

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