People always ask me how I get volume in my hair, or how I tease my hair without using a ton of hairspray, and I always tell them that my secret weapon is dry shampoo. Sure, it's fabulous for when you don't have time to wash your hair or when you purposely want second-day hair (it helps soak up all of … [Read more...]
Tiffany’s Picks And Tips For Wearing Lace
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Even though the lace trend emerged a few years ago and still hasn't left, I'm still a big fan. I get that some lace can look "grandma-ish" but, to keep my looks current, I like to pair my lace pieces with neutrals and a pop of color. Below, I've paired an ivory lace top with black pants (the neutral) … [Read more...]
Tiffany’s Tips for Wearing Plaid Any Season
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Plaid is one of those patterns that has always been in my closet, but I have never given much thought to it until recently, when I suddenly became obsessed with it! I find myself tossing on a pair of jeans, a plaid shirt and boots -- and sometimes a blazer or a sweater on top -- and end up feeling perfectly … [Read more...]
5 Stylish, Simple Ways to Stand Out
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The best fashion elements never scream. Instead, they whisper in such a way that everyone turns notices, wondering just what it is you've done. You don't need to wear a ball gown to turn heads. You don't need a tiara to captivate a crowd. You simply need a few strategic ideas you can consistently turn … [Read more...]
Beauty Tips: Shave Time Off Your Morning Routine
November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Personally, I think we should all sleep as much as possible. Mostly because peeling myself out of bed in the morning is nearly impossible. That's why I often find myself getting up and out the door in about 20 minutes. (I can't help it - I love my sleep!) You can catch more zzzz's, too. You just have … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Tweezing and Shaping Great Eyebrows
November 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
A fabulous brow should be understated and nearly unnoticeable. But if you have bad brows, they'll definitely be noticed. As a Wednesday treat, let's make sure that your brows are streamlined, fabulous and under-the-radar. 1. When in doubt about brow size, go bolder. Bolder is better than too thin. … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial: 5 Stylish Halloween Makeup Ideas
October 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
We're less than three weeks away from Halloween - are you ready?? We've shared some great Halloween costume ideas here on Smarter Fashion & Beauty already, but we haven't discussed one very important element: Makeup! For me, the most exciting part of a Halloween costume is the makeup. It's the … [Read more...]
Maxi Skirts: How to Transition This Summer Trend into Fall
September 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I can't believe that summer is over, but I was recently looking at my summer wardrobe and -- before I began putting things into storage -- I thought I'd see which summer pieces I could easily transition into fall... One of my favorite things to wear this summer were maxi skirts, so I thought … [Read more...]
5 Great Hair and Style Tips for Short Hair
September 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
If you've ever chopped your locks off, or are thinking of doing so, I am dedicating this post to you. There is something extra sexy about rocking a short cut. It takes a little bit of sass and a whole lot of confidence to pull off. But if you commit to it, it's one of the best hair moves you'll ever … [Read more...]
Hair Style Tutorials: Curling Hair with a Straightener
September 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
I never though that I'd get so much use out of my flat iron -- especially to use it to curl my hair -- but it's my favorite tool in all of my beauty gadgets, so I thought I'd share a quick tutorial of how I curl my hair with my trusty old flat iron. The type of curls you get are a bit different than … [Read more...]
