Fashion — whether it’s beauty or clothing — has it’s pendulum that swings back and forth, and as a result of the backlash to “too skinny” models and actresses, there is now a public embracing of full figured models and actresses. There is a natural instinct for women to look to “alpha” women to lead […]

The wedding colors a bride chooses are one of the most important decisions to be made. The colors will affect pretty much every other decision regarding the wedding. Here are some tips and advice for considering and choosing colors:
* If you have a favorite color, use it.
* Consider what colors are flattering next to your […]

 
Skin Care Tip & Info - Makeup Tips On the Eyes
 
Mascara should be the last makeup you apply. Apply one coat, let it dry then apply another. Start at the base of the lashes, wiggle the wand horizontally a few times, and then brush the wand out to the tips of your lashes.
Tip: If you […]

Winter skin is affected primarily by:1. Temperature changes2. Dryness3. Chapping and wind-burningThe best way you can combat these winter skin issues is as follows:1. Moisturize to eliminate as many temperature changes as possible.2. Hydrate to prevent dryness — not just by moisturizing, but by drinking water and running a humidifier in several rooms in the […]

Yes, there is a double standard. Although that is changing.The double standard dictates that women who go grey are not as attractive as men who go grey. Mind you, this is a GENERAL opinion, and there are plenty of exceptions. But the exceptions are few and far between as evidenced by the thriving beauty industry […]

We’ve got braces for the teeth, implants for the breasts and lipo for the thighs — what’s the next body part that will be suddenly slated for improvement by the beauty industry?
I’ll tell you…
The next body part to undergo scrutiny are calves. Take it from Johnny Drama’s character on HBO’s Entourage, who had implants put […]

One of the most important beauty trends that will filter down from the runways to “real people” is the derivative Posh bob. This British take on the classic bob leaves one side longer, the back shorter reminiscent of those DAs and Dorothy Hamil hair styles of decades gone by. This is an easy cut and […]

 

My friend is in a panic. She thinks she’s going bald. The lady who does her hair isn’t putting these fears to rest. I think the stylist’s exact words were something like, “Good God! You’ve got to do something about this.” But my friend doesn’t know what to do. She’s tried tons of different hair […]

Feet are not seasonal. Shoes are. Take care of your feet year round.
1. Get and use a pumice stone.
2. Moisturize your feet regularly.
3. Put your feet up. Use a foot stool, or lie on the floor and put your feet up the wall to reverse circulation.
4. Make a pedicure a monthly event year round.
5. If […]

A great haircut is like good health. You don’t notice it until you don’t have it. Nothing is more of a turn off than split ends, a grown out hair cut, etc. It just looks like you’re not maintaining your best self. So keep up your hair. Even long hair needs to be trimmed regularly […]