Having a little bundle of joy comes with a lot of work, not to mention all the necessary items and supplies needed to make your baby happy and healthy. While these items tend to be overwhelming (not to mention expensive!), you can find comfort in knowing that you can also contribute to the Green

One of the best things about cool weather is wearing a great jacket. It’s comfy. It’s flattering. It takes an ordinary outfit and makes it brand new again. But not every jacket is meant for every body. What looks great on the rack or the size 0 mannequin may be right for you. This quick shape guide

With each season we tend to enjoy our favorite foods. Winter is no exception and if you want to enjoy snacks and meals that are not only healthy but taste great, you’ll want to turn to winter’s bounty of fruits. While most of us enjoy eating certain fruits in their natural state, you may want to get

Bright, bold tights are one of the seasons’ hottest fashion do’s. They take an ordinary outfit and make it a fashion statement. They take a fashion statement to the extreme and make you an icon on your own block. But there are rules, missy. And if you choose to break them, you’ll go from amazing

Why are there so many men and women who look like they’re 36 when they are really 48, and so many who already look 40 on their 25 birthday? Ask and you will undoubtedly hear answers from those who look fantastic for their age like, “I owe it all to such-and-such product. I’ve been using it religiously

It is an eternal search – finding the perfect shade of lip color. We try and try and just when we think we’ve got it we tan, we pale, the seasons change or our shade is discontinued. The search goes on. Well, there are secrets, my friend. Secrets known only by those who make them and its these tips

Lace isn’t just for grandmas and wedding gowns. This season lace is taking on brazen colors and is showing up in the office, at dinner and on the dance floor. The patterns are updated and sexy. The material is tough enough to be worn more than once and the look is nothing short of breathtaking.

With the notable exception of Dave Navarro and Billie Joe Armstrong, eyeliner has a fairly limited following among men. At the same time, despite movies and high school successes, we have yet to see women stake a large claim in the area of American football. Similarly, could you ever imagine

Blue eye shadow, okay we’ll give you that one, but blue foundation and blue lipstick that you’re supposed to wear on a real date or for a real day in the office – seriously? According to some of the most elite cosmetic companies blue is the color to have for all your makeup needs. The reason is two-fold

You’ve tried dieting on your own, and it didn’t work. In fact, you’ve tried so many diets you could recited their labels by heart. A logical next step for you might be to consult a nutritionist or a dietician. This could be just the answer to get you off the binge dieting rollercoaster, but you’ve

Many may think that all body lotions are the same but that isn’t quite true. With the advancements in skincare technology, body lotions come in a variety of formulas and ingredients. Just as you wouldn’t trust just any cleanser, toner, and moisturizer on your complexion, nor should you deny

Going out on a date comes with a lot of emotions: nervousness, excitement, mystery, anxiety. However, all this coupled with the fact that you’re most likely going to be rendezvousing over a plate of food can make most women’s stomachs turn. While men don’t care to see their date pick at her salad

Although 24% of the nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and treatments done in 2007 were Botox injections, the pain at the injection site of these hyaluronic acid gels has been an increasing issue and has put a threat to the market for these treatments. One solution has been to follow the acid

When a photo shoot starts at 5 AM and your model has traveled for the last 24 hours, you really need to know your skincare stuff, especially if you’re shooting a skincare ad. The pros have compiled a list of their favorite tips and tricks for making sleepy models with dry skin and lips look fresh

How many times have you been just eyeliner away from a great face day only to botch it and have to start all over? You’re not alone. Eyeliner application is a feat for all but a handful of women and one of the leading causes of early morning rage in bathrooms across the globe. To add insult to injury

Boys love to be manly most would never dream of taking a body wash into the locker room showers. Imagine all the loofahs hanging from the showerheads! But when guys got honest about being clean, what we found they wanted was more than just to scrub off the funk of playing sports or a good workout

Hosting a clothes swap is a great way to not only get great clothes for free, you can meet new friends and look forward to social gatherings that are all about girl power, fashion, and saving money. If you’ve never thought about a clothes swap before, you’ll want to keep reading for the inside scoop

For every girl who gets up morning after morning and does her hair, we have four simply sexy dos that will not only be cuter than ever, but will have you looking like you got up extra early just to look like the trendiest gal in the office. Our secret will be that these styles are so simple you can even do

Few women in the world can pull off the glamour and fearless style of Gwen Stephani, and she’s been doing it since she was 17. Her signature red lips and black eyeliner paired with her platinum hair make her one of the most distinguishable women in the world. Surprisingly down-to-earth and, not so

You don’t have to be filthy rich or a well known celebrity in order to turn your home into a more Earth friendly environment. No matter what your favorite room in the house is, you can transform each part of your home into a greener environment. From small things like the products you use and your

As the year draws to a close those in the beauty industry and consumers as well start thinking about the new trends for the coming year. A number of industry experts have already started to give their predictions as to what will be the hottest trends in the beauty and cosmetic sector for 2009.

Statistics show that the interest of Americans in plastic surgery continues to grow. This is despite a number of well publicized horror stories and deaths from cosmetic surgery complications. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of procedures rose to 12 million

“There is not one trend per se in fragrance now.” That’s the word according to Frédéric Malle. Instead this season offers a wonderful collection of scents that are close relatives of traditional fragrances who have taken a vintage idea and transformed it into a lighter, more delicate perfume

A stress-free holiday season? Is it possible? Well, we can’t make any guarantees about the in-laws but we can offer these tips about keeping your hair and health as stress-free as possible. After all, when you look good and feel good you can handle a lot more than you could on a mediocre hair day.

Because of the public demand for food items that are safe and free of harsh chemicals and pesticides, organic foods have started to crop up everywhere. Many consumers are now turning to organic versions of their favorite meals, beverages, and grocery shopping items. To meet the demand

Are you the type of person that marks their change in seasonal clothing for the Fall by wearing huge sweaters, dingy jeans, and sneakers? Well, if you’ve always wanted to make your wardrobe more fashionable, you can do so without a lot of effort and without a lot of money. Fall is about cooler

In the effort to take better care of our hair, many of us follow tried and true rules and tips. Of course many of these have been carried down from generation to generation and somewhere along the way, some of the information gets a bit exaggerated or are even completely made up. This can make

The thing about men’s fashion is that it is very easy to see when a man has made a fashion faux pas or has his look totally together. When it comes to blazers you can’t fake it - either your blazer fits you well or it doesn’t. Don’t make yourself the butt of jokes by wearing an ill-fitting blazer.

The groovy feel of the ‘60’s and ‘70’s has never really disappeared. It takes on varying degrees of popularity as Boho fashion makes its way in and out trendy nightclubs and restaurants and boutiques. This season seems to have resurged the groove of that era with the colors, patterns and fluid

If eating habits and weight gain were a challenge for you during the summer then your troubles aren’t over because winter also brings with it food temptations. One reason many tend to gain weight during the winter months is due to lack of activity. Although food choices during the summer are plentiful