Chic Leather Jacket Styles
You don’t have to ride a motorcycle or be a rock star to wear this summer’s hottest trend. Leather jackets have made a comeback, and are as much as a fashion staple as a little black dress. A great leather jacket will never go out of style and can be worn year round since they are made in various degrees of textures from thick to … Continue reading Chic Leather Jacket Styles
Getting Pretty at the Gym
As I mentioned in the past, I love going to the gym. One thing that always surprises me is when I see women apply makeup BEFORE their workout only to return to the locker room with foundation-colored sweat running down their faces and smeared raccoon eyes. Now if you insist on doing this, allow me to suggest waterproof and sweat proof cosmetics. That aside, many … Continue reading Getting Pretty at the Gym
Item Must-Have: Sparkle Sneakers
I am not an impulse buyer by any means, but the other day when I was walking by Bakers shoe store in midtown Manhattan, glittering multi-colored sneaker stopped me in my tracks, and I had no choice but to enter the store and ask to try on a pair of the sparkly footwear. Usually I would never buy sneakers that were impractical or childish, but impractical … Continue reading Item Must-Have: Sparkle Sneakers
Lights, Cameras, Lashes?
I could not help but notice the long, dramatic eyelashes that were batted at the cameras at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards held at Berkeley Square Gardens in London on June 7th. As amazing as it would be if we were all born with tarantula-long lashes to frame our peeps, that’s simply just not the case for everyone and really is something that … Continue reading Lights, Cameras, Lashes?
National Acne Awareness Month: Makeup Tips to Avoid Acne Breakouts
There are a lot of myths floating around out there. Thankfully, June is National Acne Awareness Month where medical professionals strive to empower acne sufferers with correct information and solutions.
Yes, most cases are based on genetics, hormones, and stress—but there are ways you can deal with and even reduce breakouts.
Being extra careful about your makeup habits is an excellent way to avoid breakouts, especially after you’ve gone through the trouble of applying all those soaps and creams!
When Makeup is Part of the Problem
Makeup is often applied in an effort to cover up the signs of acne and small breakouts, but ironically, cosmetics may sometimes contribute to producing the very skin problems they attempt to hide.
From natural fats and oils to complex acids and other substances extracted from animal products or synthesized in the lab, there are scores of ingredients in cosmetic products, each with a potential set of actions on the skin depending on a product’s overall formulation and the skin type on which they’re applied.
What are “Non-Comedogenic” Products?
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4 Eyes are Sexier than 2
When I was a freshman in high school, I went in for my annual eye exam and almost fell to the floor when the school nurse informed me I needed glasses to correct my nearsightness. Oh, the horror! As if an adolescent’s high school years aren’t traumatizing enough, I was not being told that I have to add this uncool accessory to my face that … Continue reading 4 Eyes are Sexier than 2
Get Glowing Skin this Summer
Summer is coming, which means it’s time for you to shake-up your beauty routine. Switch from the moisturizing cleanser you were using during the winter months, for something lighter and make sure these summer essentials are on your vanity: ◊Slather on the Sunscreen Protect your skin from the sun by wearing sunscreen every day. For optimal use, apply every 1-2 hours, and be sure to … Continue reading Get Glowing Skin this Summer
FiFI Awards Natural Makeup
This year at the Fragrance Foundation’s FiFI Awards, held at The Tent at Lincoln Center on May 25 in New York City, celebrity females opted for light, barely-there makeup, a trend we saw emerge on the runway during the Spring 2011 Fashion Week. Below you will find some tips on how you too can copy their flawless natural makeup look. First, it’s important you start … Continue reading FiFI Awards Natural Makeup
Be A Mad Hatter
Spring is in full swing and the anticipation to the much desired summer months keep building, and, why not? During the summer, you get to wear your most fabulous outfits without having to shield them behind a huge winter coat. But, one thing you may have to shield is your eyes from the glare of the sun. Stay fashionable and cool with a trendy hat … Continue reading Be A Mad Hatter
Why I work out…a lot
I love going to the gym! I really do. On a good week I go up to five days a week, and it doesn’t hurt that I’m a member of Crunch, an amazing fitness chain that offers a wide variety of classes. I go to the gym because I want to be healthy, and still have a rocking body when I get older. I am … Continue reading Why I work out…a lot
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