Maybe you’ve always wanted to have the guts enough to buy a sexy and fashionable pair of boots to pair with your favorite outfit this winter or perhaps you have a pair or two but aren’t quite sure how to pull it off. Fear not! Wearing boots doesn’t have to be challenging. All it takes is some know-how

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;

“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

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

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

Emo is short for emotional. If you want to understand the look or even be able to recognize it, Google recording artist Avril Lavigne. She emulates the teen angst that is emo fashion. But emo is much more than just a look. It’s a state of mind and an attitude. It started as an expression for the

Being pregnant is a wonderful time in any woman’s life but this fragile stage of bringing a tiny life into the world also comes with many cautions and risks. Expectant mothers have to be wary of what they eat, their lifestyle, and getting enough exercise. Furthermore, outside factors can also

When it comes to manicures, some women love them while others don’t think twice. However, if you want your fingernails to look amazing, you don’t actually need the bells and whistles that professional manicures offer. Sometimes it’s as simple as keeping them natural with a good buffing.

How many times have you heard or read the words “signature style?” Now be honest, how many times have you tried to emulate some else’s signature style? We all have. But then what makes it signature is chipped away. So why not just create your own style and discover a look that compliments who you are

In the past sweaters all looked the same: bulky, oversized and snuggly warm. Of course they didn’t do much fashion-wise but that has changed in recent years. Now wearing a sweater during the fall can be seen as fashionable - if you choose the right kind, that is. If you want to find out what sweaters

Halloween is upon us again and in recent years more adults than ever are now partaking in the ghoulish holiday in addition to children. If you’re in the stages of prepping your costume and overall look, you may want to take some time to evaluate your options when it comes to costume makeup

If you thought there wasn’t a civilization that was more obsessed with beauty and appearance than today, you haven’t met the Egyptians. Were it not for the efforts and inventions of Ancient Egypt, we wouldn’t have makeup, hair care products, or even fashion…at least not in the way we know it today

Take a look back at the movies of the early ‘50’s and you’ll see the inspirational pattern for this season’s floral designs. It seems that designers like Giambattista Valli and Michael Kors are not yet ready to hang up the fabric and patterns of summer, so they are making floral history with fall

Everyone searches for their own identity and an individual sense of style, but we don’t get there alone. We’re inspired – both positively and negatively by everything around us. We take pieces of what we like and what we admire, and we try not to emulate what we dislike. So when it comes to your

It’s back to school and back to a budget that, for some of us, doesn’t add up to much after you pay for books and gas and munchies at the student union, so how’s a girl supposed to look like a million on a pennies a day cash flow? Never fear. We’ve searched high and low and compared tons of expensive

There’s no denying that artificial nails look pretty cool. Busy moms and working women wear them and they often come with a nifty design and fabulous colors. If you’ve never had fake nails before, the end result can be tempting enough to encourage you to make an appointment at your local nail salon

Making a statement is something we all enjoy – go on, admit it’s true! No matter your size, shape, or budget you can use your fashion sense to make whatever statement you choose. You may even be surprised to find that even the most mundane wardrobe has the makings of an eccentric fashionista;

I recently overheard a heated conversation in an elevator that was so interesting I stayed on even after the doors opened at my floor. Yes, I was shamelessly eavesdropping, but I didn’t care. Two well-dressed executive types were about to throw down on their way to the twenty-fourth floor.