(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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(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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(Feb 20th 2012 2:38PM) Coconut oil has to be the best-kept secret when it comes to beauty, health, and home. It beats all other moisturizers, cooking oils, and even furniture polishes. TMI alert - some even find coconut oil to be tops between the sheets, if you catch my drift! Whether you\'re looking for a better saturated fat option to ...
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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 10th 2012 9:00AM) If you\'ve long been stumped over which Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment to purchase, you\'re in for a real treat. The storied beauty brand recently introduced its Mini Sugar Kissing Trio ($28), a collection of its best-selling lip moisturizers. More than just impressive moisturizers, the Sugar Lip Treatments take ...
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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 23rd 2011 8:00PM) It\'s a beauty essential no true junkie should be without: a great brush set. If you\'re in the market for a new one, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the immense - and often costly - selection. Depending on what the brush is made of, and even its handle type and case, the set may cost a bit more than you ...
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