(May 21st 2012 2:18PM) There\'s a time and place for a basic pink, mauve or red nail polish, but those who frequently paint their nails like to spice things up more often than not. Fortunately, cosmetic companies are on top of the nail polish craze and have catered to the nail painting community with funky, sometimes truly bizarre, nail ...
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(Apr 20th 2012 4:57PM) Our planet is a giant, wonderfully diverse place. From country-specific garb (Japanese kimonos, Korean hanboks, Hawaiian grass skirts, Egyptian gallibayas, Indian saris and Dutch clogs) to tasty food (Italian pastas, German sausages, Thai soups and Irish meatpies) to cultural traditions, learning about -- and ...
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(Apr 20th 2012 2:33PM) A flawless complexion is lusted after by even the most beautiful of celebrities. Sadly, sometimes skin just doesn\'t cooperate. If you\'re like me, your face goes into freakout mode once a month, causing both discoloration and embarrassing blemishes. This is no bueno, but, fortunately, can be fixed and covered up ...
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(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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(Mar 26th 2012 5:00PM) From 2008 through 2009, I did what a number of fresh college graduates did: I moved to Asia (Korea, to be exact) to teach English to adorably kiddos. In addition to spending my days coloring and playing games with grades K through 6, I also absorbed the Asian culture around me. That, of course, included all ...
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(Feb 29th 2012 4:30PM) Though blush is often a neglected (and sometimes abused) beauty item, it\'s one of the most important. It can take you from tired and uninspired to refreshed and alert in a matter of seconds. "A little color on your cheeks wakes up your entire face," says Kimberly Daly, who\'s written for womens magazines such as ...
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(Feb 29th 2012 2:04PM) To know Betsey Johnson is to love her. Few women can resist the charming designer\'s quirky creations, from frilly dresses and adorable high heels to playful clutches and irresistibly sweet jewelry. And while Johnson made her foray in the beauty industry quite a while ago with her heady fragrances, she hadn\'t yet ...
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(Feb 28th 2012 9:30AM) If you\'ve been reading AOL Shopping as of late, or if you like to stay on top of trends, you probably know that pastels hues are all the rage for spring and summer 2012. For example, we covered fresh pastel footwear, pretty pastel dresses and pastels in general both here and here. With all those pastel-related ...
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