Readers... It's totally Friday!! OK, now that we got my overwhelming excitement out of the way, let's proceed to talk about a weekend-themed item on the agenda: Beauty resolutions! Much like fashion, I think you should use the weekend for one of two things: A) Giving yourself a little beauty … [Read more...]
Beauty Rules 101: Revisiting the Basics
July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Instead of talking trends to try and the best new products in hair and makeup, let's go back to basics for a day and go through Beauty Rules 101. I realized recently that I've been so entranced by the pretty colors of lipstick and the shiny new bottles of nail polish that I've been neglecting the classic … [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...]
Beauty Tip of the Week: Winter Skin 101
January 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If your skin could talk, it would probably tell you just how much it dreads winter. Of all the seasons, this is probably one of the worst times for your skin. The cold air, the wind and betraying indoor heat. All of these factors can lead to one uncomfortable and inconvenient problem; dry skin. During … [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...]
Weekend Update: Refreshing the Mondays
June 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Weekends that fly by too quickly often end in a car-crash of a Monday. You spend the weekend on a booze cruise bender in the Caribbean, maybe spend the weekend traveling to and from a wedding with a festive yet drunken mess of a party in the middle, or you recently got back from a marathon. Needless … [Read more...]
Four Tips for Looking Good While Working Out
May 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We work out so we look better tomorrow. We make investments in our future beauty: a little jog today means a healthier mind and body tomorrow. We work out for toned legs, better arms, a better behind, whatever: often, we don't think too much about how to look good while we're working out. Yes, we make … [Read more...]
Five Quick Tips for Beautifying in a Rush
May 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When you've got a lot of stress in your life, from your work, your school, your family and your friends, it's hard to balance all of the commitments and still take care of yourself. It's especially hard to keep looking fresh, clean and perky everyday. Women are rock stars, and we can make it happen, … [Read more...]
Mineral Makeup Tips for Beauty on a Budget?
March 31, 2010 By 4 Comments
Benefits: I once asked a friend "What are the actual benefits of mineral makeup?" This savvy beauty babe, who knows much in the ways of fashion and makeup, advised me on its benefits, and now I'm a convert. What can I tell you? Mineral makeup is made with organic materials that are non-comedogenic, … [Read more...]
Product Review: Relish Enriched Moisturizing Sunscreen
December 6, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The Promise: Relish Enriched Moisturizing Sunscreen is suppose to "shield your skin from harsh sunrays," "revitalize and condition skin" with Ginko Biloba, Gingseng and licorice extracts "protect your skin from free radical damage while preventing redness, rough skin and peeling" be "light enough … [Read more...]
