Honeymoon in Vegas anyone? Okay, so the glitz of The Strip isn’t your idea of a romantic way to start your new life together. Wherever your honeymoon destination, you’re going to leave the hotel room eventually and nothing makes a vacation like the perfect outfits for every occasion. We’ve

If you knew there was one thing you could take to greatly reduce your risk of depression, bone pain, heart disease, muscle weakness and even some forms of cancer, would you take it? How about if you also knew that this “wonder drug” was organic and as natural as walking outside on a sunny day?

The concept of organization can help simplify your life in many ways and can be applied to just about anything: your closet, garage, work supplies, food, etc. When it comes to storing food, there is a right way and a wrong way to go about it. Regardless of your living situation, following these

A recent study showed that 26% of women have broken out in a rash from using the wrong product for their skin. What that tells you is no surprise to dermatologists – women are terrible at self-diagnosing their skin type and what they need. Sadly, most of the women behind our favorite cosmetic

When it comes to your wedding, the word “overwhelming” is a huge understatement. Not only is there a number of things that need to be handled and addressed, you’re planning around an event that is taking place sometime in the future and unless you’re a psychic, chances are you won’t be able

When my granddad read this title   he laughed out loud and started counting off the ways those “dang blasted things” are ruining our health and the general quality of the world. Well, cells phones may not be to blame for war and the failing economy, but recent studies may be showing us that we should

Want to be a real knock-out? Check out these power packed color combos that are far from what you might expect. Most of us turn and run from any shade of black or blue around the eyes. According to makeup artists who are responsible for trend setting and dressing the most famous faces in the world

When it comes to beauty products, just about any woman will tell you there are a handful of items that she just can’t live without. And who can blame them? Whether you carry a full arsenal of beauty products or just have your essential favorites in your purse, the end results can make any woman

Think Aphrodite and that brief period of your childhood when you had soft, bouncy curls that were innocent and free-flowing. Picture sun-kissed waves of hair blowing around an angelic face in field. Envision a way-too-perfect model type with a face that tries to look naïve but fools no one

Beginning in 1997, various scientists and scientific studies have demonstrated a direct correlation of a human common cold virus that can cause cells to retain fat. This virus is called the human adenovirus serotype 36, or, HAdV-36 or AD-36. An adenovirus is a virus that affects the membranes

Salons, like other businesses, operate on their own time. Some are open 7 days a week, while others are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Unless you’ve got some free time during the work week, chances are you’ve had to make an appointment on the weekend to visit the salon - as if you don’t already have

Beards can make a man look very masculine and distinguished…or they can make a guy look like a lumberjack gone wrong. While beards are becoming the latest trend for men these days, especially in Hollywood circles, not all men can pull this hairy look off. If you’re toying around with the idea

Nothing brings your workout to a screeching halt like back pain. We’re not talking about the stiff muscles that you expect after starting a new routine or as a result of a particularly hard day at the gym. These are the unexplained injuries that happen while doing a simple task like bending over

Jaime Pressly is so real about herself, her struggles and her desire to stay fit. That’s why we love her! Not to mention that she cracks us up every week on My Name is Earl. Jaime is also very open about her struggle with bulimia. She talks about it in her book It’s Not Necessarily Not the Truth.

The funny thing about chasing perfection is that we continue to pursue a concept that doesn’t even exist in the first place. From the images we see on the television to the advertisements on billboards and magazines, many of us continue to unfairly challenge ourselves to measure up to someone

Sensitive skin types often have the most challenges when it comes to keeping their skin happy and healthy. While the rest of us are able to go about our daily lives without much thought, sensitive skin types know that they have a score of decisions to make, including what skincare products to use

Ultrasounds typically bring to mind an expectant mother waiting to see the first images of her unborn baby. But with the advancements in technology, the ultrasound has come a long way and now operates for reasons outside of motherhood. The latest procedure involves the ability to remove

Best friends make life better with their love, support, encouragement, and good times but there are moments in life when you may feel the need to dump your best friend. However, the process of letting go of someone that has more than likely been a huge part of your life is never easy. There are

Fasting usually involves a religious practice of sorts or a dramatic way to lose pounds quickly but the act of fasting can actually come in handy the next time you have to step onto a plane for a long flight. Jet lag is a condition that can get your trip off to a bad start but with fasting, you may be able

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a line of cosmetics that doesn’t include mineral makeup. Made from finely ground minerals, these foundations, eye shadows and blushes contain high amounts of pigment that offer medium to full coverage without looking heavy or caked-on. Another great benefit

Watermelon is a fun and cool snack to enjoy at any BBQ, get together, or just because you crave it. However, for men, eating watermelon may have an interesting side-effect that may involve your sex life. The latest studies show that watermelon may be one of the latest foods to add to the aphrodisiac

Getting the flu is never fun. However, the key to beating the flu is to avoid getting it in the first place. But if you’ve managed to get the flu bug in you this season, not to worry, there are plenty of foods that can help you battle influenza and get it out of your system sooner than later. And you may

When you think about healthy skin, oils may not readily come to mind. For one thing, oil on your complexion can lead to breakouts and blemishes, not to mention oily skin types and acne prone skin tend to want less oil, not more of it. But there are oils out there that are able to benefit the skin

There has always been the phenomenon with younger children pretending to be older and what young person hasn’t played a round of dress up or borrowed their mother’s makeup to give the grown up look a try? However, a recent trend is starting to take this concept to the next level. This trend, known

Millions of people make sugar, or trying to intake less of it, part of their New Year’s resolutions; they give it up for lent, and it tops the list of things that we feel contribute to our weight gain and poor health. Yet even when we are trying our best to avoid it, if most of us took stock we’d find

Makeovers are a woman’s dream come true but for most of us, we don’t have the time, energy, or funds to pull off a complete makeover. However, you can still experience a positive beauty change with a mini makeover. The beauty of the mini makeover is that you don’t have to completely change your

Whether you’re looking for a party dress, a prom gown, your wedding dress or something fabulous for a weekend getaway, finding the perfect dress that compliments your figure is like finding gold. If you start your shopping excursion with an informed mind instead of a certain dress in mind,

It seems the possibilities for using makeup are endless. If you’ve always wanted to change your face shape or have more flattering features without going under the knife, you can now do so with your favorite makeup tools and items. With the right know-how and plenty of practice, you can easily

The world-famous Barbie doll turns 50 this year. Like every other fantastically confident woman who knows that 50 is the new 40, she is celebrating by embracing her age (sort of) and making a star studded appearance complete with a fashion show put on by her and 50 top designers, and the launch

When it comes to hairstyle trends, we often turn to our favorite Hollywood starlets to pave the way for what styles and cuts we’ll try out ourselves. If you’ve been wondering what this year’s trend is, you’ll be happy to know it involves simply wearing your hair down. While updos have always taken