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Secrets to Glossy Hair
Posted on October 7th, 2009
Up close, a hair strand looks like it is covered in scales. These "scales" are actually semicircular keratins.
The secret to glossy hair lies in them; the smoother they lie, the glossier your tresses will be.
Unfortunately, the best way to boost shine is through heat styling and coloring. Luckily there are products that are created specifically to combat the damaging effects of coloring and heat
Fall Trends: Think Pink
Posted on October 7th, 2009
In celebration of breast cancer awareness month, fashion and beauty labels show their support by coming out with special edition items, part of the sales of which will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Below are some of the products that will take care of your beauty needs and at the same time help support a noble cause:
Bumble and Bumble
The House of Bumble will reportedly donate $1 from the sale o
Burberry Prorsum Laser-cut Suede Tote
Posted on October 1st, 2009
The Burberry Prorsum laser-cut tote is a really delightful way to add panache to a plain, dark-hued ensemble.
This dark green suede tote is soft and slouchy with laser-cut finish. It has two top handles, and black leather trim. Inside, it is fully lined in Burberry’s signature check, has an internal black leather trim, and multiple pouch and zipped compartments. Designer-stamped plaque at top, feet at base
Yves Saint Laurent Le Sixième Bag
Posted on October 1st, 2009
The Yves Saint Laurent Le Sixième Bag is as sexy and as exotic as you can get. At first glance, you would think it is just a really chic bag with a unique chain handle, silver-tone hardware, and fold-over flap.
But a closer look would reveal that the bag is made of superbly finished stamped leather stingray. You read that right. Stingray. Studded and designer-embossed clasp fastening, and push-studs at sid
A Different Way to Eyeliner
Posted on October 1st, 2009
Normally we try to trace as neat a line as possible when putting on eyeliner. That practice was thrown out the window at the Zero + Maria Cornejo fall 2009 runway show.
Makeup guru Dick Page drew several black lines onto models’ eyes using soft brush strokes. "The eye look is based on one of the prints in the collection," says Page. "The cream liner gives a dense black finish and the Shiseid
The Best Ways to Wear Blue Eye Shadow
Posted on October 1st, 2009
At the Versace Fall 2009 fashion show, models sported enigmatic, dark blue peepers. Blue was also the color of choice at Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor, and Tibi. When something pops up at multiple fashion shows, it is practically an emerging trend.
But if you are a little apprehensive about strutting out in such a hard-to-pull of color, top makeup artist and global creative design director for P&G Beauty, Pa
Apple-Infused Anti-Aging Cream
Posted on October 1st, 2009
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, so the saying goes. They might as well switch ‘doctor’ with ‘dermatologist’ or ‘plastic surgeon.’
Lancôme has just released its latest anti-aging product that contains extracts from the fabled fruit.
Lancôme’s new Absolue Precious Cells has apple lysate which helps prevent UV damage. It also contains tried-and-teste
Spring Hair Accessories Trends
Posted on September 28th, 2009
Spring 2010 fashion shows gave us a peak of a significant hair accessories trend for next year. Designers made use of bows, ties, clips and bids to coax purchases at the register. Fortunately, it is easy to reproduce these hair accessories at home. Style.com shares some tips on how to adorn your tresses on a budget.
Bows
At Marc by Marc Jacobs, stylist Guido Palau created Minnie Mouse bows to complement the upbeat
How to Save Money at the Salon
Posted on September 28th, 2009
Going to the salon regularly can eat up a huge chunk of your budget. Fortunately there is a way for you to cut costs and still maintain look and style. Marie Claire shares the following tips on how to save money at the salon.
Book follow-up appointments with a junior stylist
Booking appointments with a senior or master stylist can get costly. To save money, schedule your follow-up appointments with a junior stylist
Runway Makeup Tips
Posted on September 28th, 2009
Peter Philips has been at the helm of Chanel Makeup since January 2008 and is responsible for buzz-worthy nail and face colors such as the jade green nail polish that debuted on the runway earlier this year, the glossy black eyes at the 2009 cruise show in Venice, and the ornately embroidered false lashes at fall/winter 2009 RTW.
Peter Philips is also known for balancing his fashion-forward looks with timeless bea