Clear coat is a must-have when you’re doing your nails. We use the same concept for hair color and once you’ve tried it, you’ll never have a color without it again. But, does it do the same thing for your lashes? Some companies say it does and their satisfied customers agree that the newest addition

Girls like Pink come around once in a lifetime. She’s beautiful, tough, intelligent and playful all in one chiseled, healthy vegiquarian (her word) body. If you’ve ever heard her story, you have to just stand a bit in awe of her determination and fight to get to where she is. And now, when most would

Every season brings with it new must-haves and this fall is no exception. To get in the mood to shop for the hottest fall accessories, think big. As in big frames for glasses; big, bold colors and big bags. This trend of extra large circulates throughout the years and it’s back again with a vengeance

Yes, even men make fashion mistakes. They may not hear about it as much as women do but that doesn’t mean you should fall prey to fashion no-nos. To make sure you’re in the clear, you’ll want to keep the following common male fashion faux pas in mind and evaluate yourself and maybe a friend or two.

This one comes as no shocker – stress is bad for you. It makes you sick. It makes you look old. As a matter of fact, some professionals are saying that many “normal” women today are as stressed out as the average psychiatric patient was in the 1950’s. Makes you wonder who defines, or redefines

Have you ever really thought about who decided what hangs in your closet or who swayed your opinion so that you chose to put that top with that skirt and accessorize the way you did? Like Meryl Streep told Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada, you think you chose that sweater yourself, but you didn’t

In the ever continuing trend of what’s in and what’s out, jewelry has its latest update: chunky! Now you can be as funky and eclectic as you want by showing your attitude in your jewelry. Of course it helps to know how to wear chunky jewelry and what pieces you’ll want to add to your next shopping list

There are certain “treats” that we all assume to be healthy alternatives to our regular Whopper or large Blizzard and we feel we can enjoy them relatively guilt-free when we’re dieting or just watching our weight as we head into the holiday feeding frenzy. But you may be surprised to find out

For years, women have turned to makeup items and tools to conceal problem areas on the face while drawing attention to more favorable areas. If you’ve never heard of a highlighter pencil you may be happy to know that this simple makeup tool can do a great deal for your complexion. With a couple

Who doesn’t envy the hairstyles our favorite celebrities rock each day? From the television to the tabloids, we’re all familiar with the pictures of the perfect hairstyles. It doesn’t matter whether they’re getting a smoothie, at a red carpet event, or at a fashion show - their hair always

We all want to do our part to help save the planet. After all, we only have one earth. So we try to keep our carbon footprint small. We try to reuse products instead of buying new ones. We recycle. We try to buy eco-friendly “green” products across the board – even down to our beauty products. We have

These days money can be tight and many are finding that their lifestyle habits are costing them more than they can afford. When it comes to beauty and hair care, the same can also be true. If you’re looking for ways to minimize your spending, cutting corners on your beauty routine can be just enough

Want to boost your metabolism even while you’re sleeping? Here are four simple way to do it and two major no-no’s to help you stay on a fat burning course that continues to work even when you’re hard at office work or fast asleep. Now who can beat that - burning fat, not muscle, without going to the gym

Holidays bring with them fashion “huhs?” Whether you want to copy a look, forge your own fashion trail or just figure out how to pull off glam on a budget, there are questions. We’ve got answers. Fashion experts who help celebs look their best on the red carpet and just walking down the street

Having a baby is an exciting time for many women but what happens to the body after giving birth is anything but joyous. For first-time mothers dealing with the challenges of a post baby body, the following quick fixes should be enough to get the job done and allow you to look fabulous while caring

You’d be surprised by how a tiny clothing item such as a pair of socks can make or break your outfit. Whether you’re at home, out and about, at a business meeting or on a date, your socks tell a lot about your lifestyle and fashion sense. It would be in your best interest to keep these fashion guidelines

Great fitting jeans are hard to find. Knowing what each cut means and what physique they are meant for will help. ATHLETIC CUT jeans blend the legroom of a relaxed fit, the flared hem of a boot cut, and the snug seat of a straight leg. It may be harder to find than other cuts, and you won’t find it for less

A “natural” look in makeup is the hottest thing going even if it’s a bit more made up for a night out or a special occasion. But “natural” couldn’t be more confusing because, by definition, you shouldn’t be putting anything on a face that’s going au natural, right? So how in the world do women look

We all fall into tradition at one time or another. When we find something that works for us, we tend to stick with it. The same goes with beauty and hair products. However, there may come a time when your most trusted items may not work as effectively as before. What’s a gal to do? While it may seem hard

You may have a lot of fashionable jewelry but if you don’t match it to the right hairstyle, your efforts won’t pay off. Of course it doesn’t take an expert to know how to accurately match the right jewelry design to the right hairstyle. With these helpful tips you’ll be able to coordinate wisely

A facial can be one of the most relaxing and beneficial things you can do, or it can be a nightmare that results in breakouts and even infections. If you’ve found a great aesthetician who gives you a real spa treatment with results that leave your skin looking and feeling better after it’s all over

Funny to think that a personality like Alicia Keys would need to devise a plan in her life to stay on the superwoman track. On stage she exudes confidence and poise. But she openly shares how she gives herself pep talks before going out to face her adoring fans, reminding herself that she’s great;

Think back to childhood years when what was really important sounded something like, “Dear Santa, I’ve been really good and I’d really like to have a new doll for Christmas.” Flash forward to your teen years when real issues like zits and “Will he ask me to the dance?” helped you understand

“Glamour is always something someone else has.” Fifty years ago this was the sentiment of women in the limelight of high fashion. Today’s glamour girls are far from white gloved waifs and stand for everything from proud-to-be-pregnant to outspoken for human rights. All of these women are strong

There are some that may not think much about butternut squash, while there are those that absolutely love it. The good news is that with the holiday season right around the corner, butternut squash lovers can start experimenting with various recipes to thrill family and friends, and those who

Dressing for your body type is key in pulling off a great outfit. Women know this better than anyone but that doesn’t mean that men shouldn’t know about this fashion tip as well. We may not think about it as much but men come in all shapes and sizes as well. If you tend to be on the heavier side or are as

Even though there are hundreds of moisturizers on the market today, are there really that many differences? Are the names really a description or even an indication of what they can and will do for your skin, or are they just marketing ploys? The truth is that there are some major distinctions

Anyone who loves fashion knows about haute couture. If it wasn’t for the efforts of the designers back in history, the fashion world would be very different from the way we know it today. Of course if you don’t know about haute couture’s roots, you’ll enjoy this history lesson about fashions

There’s nothing wrong with adding color to your closet. Unfortunately, even those with the best intentions can end up looking like fashion disasters. When we think of bright colored clothing, we tend to have horrible flashbacks of the neon fashions of the 80s. Luckily, there are ways to introduce

CLA is causing quite a stir in the diet and health research communities these days. It’s not surprising, because anything that produces weight loss, whether healthy or not, quickly becomes a desired product and too many people will take anything they hear works without finding out about possible