Jackets and blazers used to be essential parts of a woman’s wardrobe. Nowadays, while the average woman owns at least one blazer, she’s probably not sure just how to wear it. The rise in the popularity of more casual clothing, even at the office, has placed women’s blazers on the…
Damaging your favorite pair of shoes can be a nightmare, especially if you paid big bucks and expected them to last a few years. Accidents happen, and whether it’s a snapped heel or a scuffed top, shoes take a lot of damage before they’re ready to retire. In most shoe…
If you tend to overpack when going on vacation, stop! After all, airlines are just looking for another way to get more cash out of you, and when you stuff your suitcase full of unnecessary clothing and supplies, it gives them a reason to tack on baggage fees upward of…
Regardless of your age, you may have heard the buzz about facial peels and microdermabrasion. It sounds painful, but what’s the real story behind these spa mainstays? And is it safe? There are two ways to undergo the processes: at home or administered by a certified esthetician in a spa,…
While most makeup seems like a cheap indulgence, why pay more for items that you can get cheaply at discount stores like the dollar store? Sometimes the quality of these bargains is exactly the same as you’d get at more expensive stores…but sometimes it isn’t. Here’s a guide on what’s…
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Rough Skin Skin is a lot like life. We want it to be smooth, but everyone hits a rough patch now and then. Rough skin can be caused by a various things, and depending on the cause of your rough skin, may need the care of a dermatologist with methods…
Here comes the sun-kissed look. Even though summer is still months away, there’s no reason you can’t achieve that gorgeous glowing look early on. We’re talking about the beauty bennies of bronzer, available in liquid, cream and powder. If you’re determined to rock the bronze look, it’s important to choose…
It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy, especially when you’re prepared to look your personal best come beach time. Although many women spend months getting in tip-top shape, it takes mere minutes to achieve a bikini-ready appearance. With a little preparation, you can boost your confidence and unabashedly sport your…
Good old Mom — always telling us to eat our veggies, that our faces would freeze like that if we kept scowling…and heaping on the beauty advice. But there are quite a few things Mom shared about our appearance that just aren’t true. Here are a few of the rules…
Whether it’s the offer of a “free makeover” or “gift with purchase,” those department store cosmetics counters look, smell and seem to want to make you feel good. But should you rely on those pricey products to improve your looks? Or rely on the salespeople to give you reliable information…