The Metallic Trend Shines On

The Metallic Trend Shines On

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

All that glitters is gold this fall when it comes to being on trend. Shiny metallics – gold, silver, pewter and everything in between – are the look to snap up, whether it’s shoes, handbags, separates, dresses, or even makeup and nails. Metallic accents are the perfect touch when it…

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How to Buy Vintage Fashions

How to Buy Vintage Fashions

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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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Makeup: Many Happy Returns?

Makeup: Many Happy Returns?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

How many times have you bought a lipstick, foundation or other cosmetic that just wasn’t right? The guesswork involved in how the color will look on your skin by simply looking at the bottle is frustrating and annoying, especially when the gamble doesn’t work out. Some stores have reasonable return…

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Beauty Tips for Wedded Bliss

Beauty Tips for Wedded Bliss

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

It’s the one day of your life when you want everything to be perfect, including your face, hair and ensemble. The key to attaining that perfect look is preparation, and that goes for anyone besides the bride who’s involved with a wedding – whether you’re a bridesmaid, mother of the…

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Get the Red Out

Get the Red Out

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Flushed, red spots can show up on your face for myriad reasons, including rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, burst capillaries, acne, rashes and who knows what else? Whatever it is, you may want to cover it with makeup. First, get to the source of the problem if you don’t already know it….

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Avoid Hat Hair This Winter

Avoid Hat Hair This Winter

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

It’s too cold outside not to cover your head, but what’s a girl to do when confronted with the prospect of hat hair? Even if your warm winter hat is the cutest style, it can still leave you with a flat, unmanageable coif underneath when you take it off. But…

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Fixing Self-Tanner Goofs

Fixing Self-Tanner Goofs

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Once you find the perfect golden hue in a bottle, here are some tips to keep your self-tanner in place and looking its best. A great-looking bottle tan starts with preparation. When applied to skin that hasn’t been exfoliated, self tanner can look uneven as dead skin sloughs off. Start…

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The Best Beauty Products Made in America

The Best Beauty Products Made in America

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

In tough economic times, many Americans try to keep the few dollars they spend in the country to benefit Americans. Why not extend that largesse to your beauty products by buying from some great American cosmetic companies? Many American beauty companies use all-natural ingredients grown in the USA to manufacture…

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