Cosmetics for a Cause

Cosmetics for a Cause

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

We’re all familiar with the transformation into pink that many products undergo to benefit breast cancer in October. But did you know that your cosmetics dollars may go to a good cause all year round? There are many companies that donate a portion of all of their profits to those…

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Hair Extensions 101

Hair Extensions 101

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

If you’ve ever noticed a short-haired star change her look to long locks relatively quickly, then you’ve seen hair extensions. A few strategically placed strands can mimic highlights, or larger chunks can make hair appear longer and fuller. In Britney Spears’ case, they can cover up a bad haircut. But…

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Take Care of Your Cuticles

Take Care of Your Cuticles

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

They may just seem like excess skin you can cut away during a manicure, but that skin at the bottom of your nail bed serves an important function. Cuticles are the gatekeepers of the fingers, protecting the body from bacteria, fungus and other germs. So it’s important to keep them…

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Look Photo-Shoot Ready

Look Photo-Shoot Ready

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A picture is worth a thousand words, but are all of yours negative when you get are caught on camera? The reality is that not everybody is photogenic, and seeing a few bad photos too many can make anyone camera shy. The good is that there are things you can…

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New Uses for Old Accessories

New Uses for Old Accessories

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It feels great to organize a jewelry box, sock drawer or shoe rack. But before you toss, donate or otherwise discard your accessory flotsam, consider reusing it. Many women have encountered a tangled ball of necklaces at the bottom of their jewelry box. Before you start tugging and making knots…

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How to Buy Vintage Fashions

How to Buy Vintage Fashions

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They’re all the rage, whether it’s on the red carpet or a fun party look. Michelle Obama sported the first vintage dress worn by a First Lady during 2010 holiday festivities. Vintage fashions are defined as new or secondhand garments that were made in a previous era, typically the 1920s-1980s….

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How to Score Big Deals Online

How to Score Big Deals Online

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

What’s the big deal? Online shopping, that’s what! There are plenty of ways to save a bundle online, particularly if you have champagne taste but are on a beer budget. Your dollar goes further on the Web when you get resourceful about where and how you shop. For example, Groupon…

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Does Your Man Need a Mani/Pedi?

Does Your Man Need a Mani/Pedi?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Have you noticed if your man has gotten a little too…manly? There’s a fine line between looking masculine and looking like a caveman, so if you’ve noticed that your partner’s skin could use an overhaul, nails could use a sanding-down or he’s hairy in all the wrong places, then it…

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