(Apr 12th 2012 8:45AM) While smokey eyes have their time and place, this spring and summer 2012 is all about toned down makeup that leans more natural than overtly dramatic. If you\'re looking for an easy way to add a little oomph to your pretty visage, I suggest a dusky, smokey eye and a few layers of mascara. Pair it with a glossy lip ...
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(Mar 29th 2012 4:45PM) In my teenage years, I had no problem experimenting with super bright colors. I hoarded MAC pigments and Urban Decay eyeshadows in shades like lime green, red, yellow and iridescent purple. Over the years, I\'ve toned my look down to beiges, coppers and the occasional cool green and am now a little intimidated by ...
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(Feb 17th 2012 4:40PM) Just like a large percentage of the female population, I care about my appearance. And I especially care about keeping my skin youthful looking and as wrinkle/line/blemish/spot free as possible. Though it\'s my job to stay on top of new products, I also like to stay "in the know" because I want to look -- and, of ...
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(Jan 10th 2012 3:00PM) Ever since I first started swiping the colored stuff across my eyelids, I\'ve been a huge fan of eyeshadow palettes. Not only does a palette give you loads of options when it comes to applying your makeup in the morning, but palettes typically give you more bang for your buck. If you\'re anything like me, I very ...
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(Jan 5th 2012 3:45PM) I believe in pampering. I believe in pampering when celebrating a major event or milestone and I believe in pampering as a form of therapy when things go awry. I believe in pampering for Mother\'s Day, Valentine\'s Day, President\'s Day and even Flag day. Hey, I even believe in pampering for pampering\'s sake. What ...
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(Dec 28th 2011 2:15PM) Are all you beauty mavens as excited about Dior\'s 2012 cosmetic collection as I am? The spring products, available for purchase now, are appropriately inspired by budding flowers, twisting vines and soft femininity. "After women, flowers are the most heavenly creation," said Christian Dior himself. He grew up in ...
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(Dec 19th 2011 3:12PM) From shimmery shadows to sultry mascaras to thick eyeliner and beyond, eye makeup is -- in this lady\'s opinion -- one of the best forms of cosmetics. With that said, high quality makeup is often stubborn and difficult to remove at the end of the day. Obviously you don\'t want something as simple as rain or a romp ...
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(Dec 17th 2011 11:00AM) If there\'s one cosmetic item that the majority of women wear, it\'s likely mascara. Even femmes who prefer a bare face swipe a little mascara on their lashes every now and then. In addition to highlighting and "opening" your actual eyes, mascara also defines your eyelashes. Depending on the type of mascara you ...
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(Dec 15th 2011 12:35AM) Since the dawn of time, eternal youth has been habitually sought after. In ancient times humans lead long expeditions searching for the illusive fountain of youth. In our modern times, people shell out millions of dollars for the latest surgeries and anti-aging creams and products. There\'s nothing wrong with ...
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