The only thing worse than having your makeup melt off in the middle of a heat spell is a horrible case of clogged pores followed by a breakout. Eww. Not pretty. That's why it's important to switch up your makeup routine during the hot summer months. Not sure what you should be doing? Check out these … [Read more...]
How to Get (or Fake) Fabulous Skin
April 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Confession: I don't have fabulous skin. Far from it, in fact. I fight breakouts, freckles, that lifeless-look... you name the skin issue, and I've probably dealt with it in some fashion. This would be a cause for concern if it weren't for makeup. Thank heaven we live in the age of beauty products, right? Beauty … [Read more...]
Bridesmaid Breakdown: Make the Dress Better
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Let's just be honest: There is no way you will be shortening that bridesmaid dress and wearing it again. When you're asked to stand up in a wedding, the attire is not usually one of the bonuses. I mean, not that you should be thinking solely about yourself when you're handed that awful dress to walk … [Read more...]
How to Apply Bronzer for a Healthy Summer Glow
July 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
What I love about bronzer is that it's the secret weapon of the workplace. Everyone has the blush and the eyeliner and the lipstick, but with a little bit of bronzer, you look young and fresh but also well-rested. I always look so pale in the mornings, especially: it's good to give your skin a wakeup … [Read more...]
Look Cool Even When It’s HOT
July 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Summertime is full of picnics and get-togethers, and you want to look your best. It can be challenging to wear makeup well when youÂ’re sizzling - and not in an attractive way. If you stick to your usual beauty routine, youÂ’ll look beautiful in the sweet, protective embrace of central air, … [Read more...]
Summer Makeup: Waterproof Mascara
June 4, 2010 By 3 Comments
It's summer, and there's no need to sweat, though the heat will make you think otherwise! No more school, no more homework, a couple sweet vacation weekends and hotspot days coming up, and you're ready to soak up the sun on a trip to the beach or feel the wind in your hair as you race down the highway … [Read more...]
Glitter: Yay or Nay?
April 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
We've all got memories of that first seventh grade dance where you wanted to get all dolled up for the boys. You saved up your allowance to walk to the local drugstore with your girls after school and buy the necessary makeup and beauty supplies: of course, glitter was always part of it. Because you … [Read more...]
Must Have Makeup: The Everyday Face
December 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The other day a friend told me she could live without any cosmetics but her lipgloss, which I found funny since I almost never sport the stuff. It did get me thinking, though, about my makeup drawer, which is over-stuffed despite the fact that I only use a fraction of its contents. I would, of course, … [Read more...]
Translucent Face Powder
July 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
When I first started wearing makeup, my routine consisted of foundation, loose powder and red lipstick--it was the 90s and I was thirteen, what do you want from me? But as the years went by, I brought in new things (eyeliner anyone?) and just let go of others. For instance, at one point, I nixed the … [Read more...]
Bronzers
June 12, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Clinique True Bronze Bronzing Gel, $18.50 Bronzer is a great way to add some sun-kissed color to your complexion during the summer months. It's a wonderful alternative to spending hours in the sun trying to score a real tan, which could lead to sunburns, drying, peeling, and premature aging. Yuck. Everyone … [Read more...]
