The changing of the seasons is a great excuse to go shopping for a brand-new bag. The styles for spring are bolder and less structured, so be sure you’re on trend by grabbing one of these hot looks. First, find your favorite color. The stylish neutrals this season include pastels…
When the skin around your eyes isn’t in tip-top shape, then it can bring down your whole look. So what should you do if you’re plagued with dry skin, puffy lids, wrinkles, dark circles and other eye ailments? Don’t just grab any eye cream or serum off the shelf; target…
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…
Whether you use it to cover undereye circles, conceal broken capillaries or other red areas, or to cover blemishes, concealer might just be the most useful tool in your cosmetic arsenal. Some tried-and-true techniques can ensure that you do a great job covering those problem areas. First, start with clean,…
Having one too many can result in a pretty ugly morning, in more ways than one. So if holiday cheer gets the best of you, there are a few ways to awaken slightly more refreshed and feeling prettier, even if your insides don’t exactly match. A hangover can show up…
Does yours have trouble lasting long enough? Coming on too strong? No, we’re not talking about men – we’re talking about the tendency for perfume to have a mind of its own. So if you’re dousing on a pricey potion or don’t think yours goes the distance, listen up. First…
There’s nothing more embarrassing that a horrid case of halitosis, especially if you’re the only person who doesn’t know about it. Bad breath is a major turn-off. Food can cause foul odors. Among the biggest offenders are onion, garlic, vegetables and spices. Sometimes brushing your teeth just isn’t enough. That’s…
For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…
Where there’s smoke, there’s this fiery look that so many women try to achieve. We’re talking about the smoky-eyed look that’s apropos for just about any and every special occasion. While it may seem like an impossible feat if you’re not a trained make-up artist, giving yourself smoky eyes is…
You’ve seen the exorbitant price tags in the boutiques and department stores. But do brands like 7 for All Mankind, Joe’s Jeans, True Religion…the list goes on – have any business charging so much for what others sell for a more reasonable cost? The short answer is – not really….