“If you’re old enough to ask for it, you’re old enough to wear it.” This was the advice I got from a beauty public relations account executive when I was eighteen and asked if I should start wearing eye cream. I’m 24 now and apply eye cream religiously every morning and night, with the assumption that the key to ant-aging is to start preventive methods … Continue reading How young is too young to wear makeup?
Although her drama-free life doesn’t get too much attention on Bravo’s Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Adrienne Maloof’s fashion style is always a show-stopper. Recently, I raved about the glittery Gianmarco Lorenzi Gregory Shoes she wore on the season finale of her hit show, but one other glitter accessory of Adrienne’s is getting a lot of attention, and that’s the bling in her hair. The … Continue reading Trend Alert: Hair Tinsel
The American Heart Association is encouraging everyone to wear red this Friday, February 4th (National Wear Red Day), as part of their Go Red For Women movement. By wearing red, you are showing support for the campaign, which aims to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease. But, this Friday is not the only day you can participate in the movement; the campaign encourages … Continue reading Support the fight against heart disease- Wear Red on Feb. 4
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States. In fact, every year, 1 in 4 women die from heart disease related problems. February is America Heart Month, and each February PrettyCity.com partners with The Heart Truth to present the love you campaign . For the entire month of February you can visit prettycity.com to browse $39 Love You spa and salon … Continue reading February is America Heart Month
I ride the train every morning to work, and my favorite part of the ride is watching women do their makeup. I do not judge. In fact, I am absolutely impressed, and always stare in adoration of those who posses such a honed craft. I believe it takes a certain level of skill and self-confidence for a woman to do her makeup on the train. … Continue reading The Art of Applying your Makeup in the Train
I can’t seem to get over the sparkly Gianmarco Lorenzi Gregory Shoes Adrienne Maloof wore on the season finale of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (pictured left), which aired on Bravo on Thursday, January 20th. I also can’t get over the $2,795 price tag. For those of you who are in love with the shoes just as much as I am, here are some … Continue reading Glam up your feet with Glitter shoes for less
“I’ve lost my Choo!” This famous line was uttered by a frantic Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) in a scene in Sex & the City when she loses one side of her beloved Jimmy Choo shoes while trying to catch the Staten Island ferry. This winter/autumn 2011, you may hear a man repeat these same exact words, because Jimmy Choo, the women’s luxury designer company, … Continue reading Jimmy Choo launching shoe collection for men
It seems that men these days are just as much concerned about their appearance as females. It’s no secret that male celebrities are smothered in foundation for photo and movie shoots. But, lately, I’ve notice a major trend among straight celebrity men: guyliner and manscara. That’s right ladies, men are slowly starting to catch on to the secret weapons we use to define our eyes. … Continue reading Makeup for Men: Guyliner & Manscara
Looks like green was the most powerful color on the red carpet at the 68th Annual Golden Globes held on January 16, 2011 at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel. Top leading ladies stayed away from basic black and safe colors and opted for elegant emerald-green, a color that looks great on every skin tone. Continue reading Stars Go Green at the Golden Globes
The FDA announced that they will begin requiring companies to identify any products made with bug extract on their ingredients list, due to serve allergic reactions caused by beetle-based coloring additives. The beetle juice will be listed as cochineal extract or carmine, and is the main element responsible for making red lipstick the bright cherry shade women adore wearing. But, that’s not the only odd … Continue reading Weird Ingredients lurking in your Beauty Products
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