The experts, like Bobbi Brown and Charlie Green, passed out tips and tricks at the fall ’08 New York fashion shows. When the connoisseurs of beauty speak, we listen. Here’s what they had to say about what colors and techniques they used to make the models look runway perfect. You’ll be happy to know

Our bodies respond differently with each season. The colder seasons such as fall and winter usually produce more colds, flu, and other uncomfortable illnesses and conditions more than the warmer months. Because these seasons occur every year, it helps to actually prepare for what’s to come

Breathe easy, guys. This fall, men’s fashion is taking a casual turn even in the office and in formal attire. Casual doesn’t mean sloppy or mismatched. The new casual look is comfort and style in easy fashion that blends your weekend wear with your workday suits. It takes your look from the links

Whether you enjoy swimming for fun during the summer or are part of the swim team, constant exposure to chlorinated pools can do a lot of damage to your hair. Swimmers know they need to beef up their hair care routine more than those who spend most of their time out of the water. But if you’ve been

Male and female fashion may appear drastically different but the basics are pretty much the same. When it comes to dressing up, most men don’t have a clue about what pair of shoes to wear or how to coordinate it with their outfit. If you really want to make a good impression, then you’ll want to memorize

Not everyone is thrilled about reaching middle age - especially women. Getting older means things get more difficult, health becomes more of an issue, and you can’t do the same things you did when you were younger. Weight loss is a major concern for those getting older and it doesn’t help that

Makeup has been a part of our lives forever – at least it seems that way. Grade school days of macaroni necklaces and corduroy jeans seem like an eternity away. In all that time we’ve done pretty well for ourselves. We’ve learned – largely on our own – to apply makeup and make the looks of our favorite

Teens and adults alike suffer from acne but who would have thought that an innocent infant could also be a target? It’s true. Baby acne is fairly common and like its older version, can be pretty unsightly on the complexion. Find out what signs and symptoms you should be on the lookout for and what

Out of the many diet lessons we learn, including enough fiber daily is one of them. However, it’s a lot easier to incorporate more fiber into your diet once you understand what it is and how it works. Once you know that, you’ll be able to learn the best methods for adding just the right amount of fiber

You may recall bad memories of a family member, probably your mother or grandmother, telling you constantly to sit up straight and stop slouching. Well, as usual, mother knows best and she wasn’t kidding around. Practicing good posture and avoiding bad habits like slouching actually benefits

For the past few years, many people have turned to the concept of alternative medicine instead of heading to the doctor’s office. Complementary and alternative medicine, more commonly known as CAM, is the name for medical practices and products that are not considered a part of your typical

We may have spent most of our educational years learning about history but one factor that goes unmentioned is that of hairstyles. Look through any history book or website about history and you’ll notice that the hairstyles each culture coveted has changed drastically throughout the centuries.

You’ve heard of the beauty benefits of avocado and cucumber, but what about licorice? If it makes you feel any better, we hadn’t heard of licorice either. In addition to this childhood candy store favorite, a surprising number of food items have been recently identified as having hidden

There will always be debates on certain topics and while it isn’t easy to say who is right or who is wrong, many will choose the alternatives that work best for them. Breastfeeding is one of these hot button topics. Should you breastfeed your infant or will he/she be okay with regular formula?

One of the worst habits we can get into when it comes to fitness and exercise is getting bored and losing motivation. How often have you set yourself to a great workout routine, only to abandon it a week or two later? Well, there is one solution you can try out that will allow you to remain dedicated

It’s so cliché to say “no white between Labor Day and Easter,” but how do you pull off white in its “off-season” and still look smashing? Begin by remembering what makes white so desirable in the first place – it’s clean, crisp and an open palette for any color. You can make it pop or keep it simple

The quest for tighter, flatter abs is not a new one. Even looking at Greek statues, the appeal of the six-pack has always been there. Although there was a period of time when a more rubenesque figure was thought to be more attractive, our fitness conscious and thinness-crazed society has seen

Just when you think you’ve heard it all, along comes someone who appears to be perfectly sane and they ask if your spa does leech purification. “I wondered if she had mistaken us for the exterminator. ‘Excuse me?’ was all I could think to say.” This lady looked at me as if I had just suggested that

Short skirts can work for any body type. The trick is to know how to define “short” so that it compliments you, your figure and your style. If you can get your brain set on buying what works for you and not just what you like on the rack, then you’re headed for a sexy, confident style that will make

When you hear the term menopause you automatically think of older women. This stage in life has typically dealt with the female species but lately there has been evidence suggesting that men are also suffering from similar symptoms. This change in hormones related to aging is quickly becoming

All brides want to look magnificent on their wedding day and why shouldn’t they? Of course each bride wants to stand out and not look like the next bride. This seems challenging since just about all brides tend to wear the same outfit: white dress, fancy jewelry, and perfect hair. But it’s the small

As a new parent there are many things that can be frightening about having a newborn, such as health problems, illness, and injury. However, one of the most serious is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, more commonly known as SIDS. As scary as this condition is, it is vital that parents know about SIDS

If there is one skin condition we would all like to avoid, it’s the appearance of aging before its time. The signs of aging can appear as early as our 20s. While there is truly nothing we can do to slow the passage of time, there are measures we can take to minimize the appearance that time has passed.

If you want to know what the guys will be wearing back to class or what young executives will be dressed in at the office, you have to look no farther than the silver screen. A recent survey tells all as 18 – 20-something guys admit that they look to the stars when it comes to picking out their next outfit

If you’ve been in a relationship that’s measured in years rather than months, then you’ve noticed some differences in both of you over time. Somewhere around the six-month mark she started ordering more than a salad when you went out to eat. Somewhere around the one year mark, you backed off

While eyeliner may seem like such a simple makeup tool, this little sucker can completely transform your eyes without any effort. Of course if you aren’t a professional makeup artist, then you may have some difficulty bringing life to your peepers. But with these helpful tips, you’ll be able

The thermometer plays an important role in not only telling what temperature your child or baby has, it also lets you know how serious their condition is or if they’re even sick to begin with. However, what you may not have thought of is that there are a variety of thermometers out there and not just

There is so much talk about being sexy and who is sexy and how to be sexy. Most celebrities spend more time and money than we can even imagine to look sexy at red carpet events and appearances. But when it comes to their personal lives that happen behind closed doors, what do they really have to say

The older you get, the more things change. As the years go by, you’ll start to notice that you can’t do things quite the same way you did when you were younger. Partying, staying up late, even exercising is different in middle age compared to your teens, early 20s and even your 30s. Of course the foods

So you’ve probably heard all the skincare and beauty advice about toners. The most common information is that you don’t necessarily need toner in your daily skincare regimen, unless you have an oily skin type of a combination skin type. Well, some rules are meant to be broken and in this case