Archive for the 'Beauty' Category

Celebrities Without Makeup

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

If you think celebrities always look good, you are wrong!
Check out this video of celebs without makeup.
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Get Great Prices on Your Favorite Bath & Body Works Products

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

It’s that time of year again… time for the semi-annual sale at Bath and Body Works. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited.
I haven’t always been a huge fan of B&BW, but they have recently started carrying more brands and improving the quality of some of their higher end products. Of course, with that […]

New At-Home Peel for Clearer, Younger Skin

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

Interested in having a peel done but not quite at the age where you really need/want to spend a big chunk of money on it? Many companies have introduced at-home peels, including Avon. Avon has recently revamped their Anew Clinical Peel, which previously won Allure Best of Beauty 2005 - Reader’s Choice Best Peel, Wall […]

Boho’s back…with a sharper style.

Tuesday, June 5th, 2007

When ex-boho queen Sienna Miller hung up her floppy beach hat, the fashion world followed. The trend-setting starlet, armed with a league of influential fashion houses like Chloe and Missoni, suddenly turned mod. Minimalist retro choices like short shifts and stacked heels flooded every fashionista’s closet, pushing out peasant skirts and threadbare handbags for what […]

Need a Long-Lasting, Smudge-Proof Eyeliner?

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Does your eyeliner tend to smudge? Need it to make it through a 12+ hour day? In the rain? MAC Liquidlast Liner is the answer.
I found this liner by accident while shopping in MAC. This great colored eyeliner caught my eye, so I put it on the back of my hand to see it on […]

Prince to Release Perfume

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Britney’s done it. J-Lo’s done it. Even teen queen Hilary Duff’s done it. And soon His Purple Highness Prince will do it too, when he releases his own fragrance in July.
Like his March 2006 album, Prince’s signature scent will be called 3121. It will be packaged in a diamond-shaped bottle with, unsurprisingly, a purple hue.
Larry […]

Cosmo’s 7 Hot Weather Beauty Tips

Monday, May 28th, 2007

We all know that the heat and humidity can wreak havoc on your style. Now that we are nearing summer in full swing, Cosmo magazine has some beauty tips to combat the most common heat and humidity beauty issues.
One of the most common issues that the heat and humidity brings is frizzy hair. Cosmo advises […]

Great New Beauty Products Under $20!!

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

I love to try new products all the time, but on a graduate student’s budget, it’s not so easy. I love InStyle magazine’s beauty picks because, first, they really have great taste, and second, you can search for beauty picks under $20! It’s a great way to try out new and recommended products without breaking […]

How To Do a Gorgeous Extra-Volume Blowout

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

Love the look of the newer blowouts? Not stick straight and thin, but rather full, soft, and bouncy? Well, it’s a lot easier to do than you may think. The Glamour magazine website has a step-by-step video on how to create the perfect blowout.
Some of my favorite tips include using a volumizing spray on the […]

Make Your Eyes Pop with Highlighter

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

You may have heard people mention highlighter on TV and in magazines, but figured it wasn’t for you. Well, it’s a great way to make your eyes stand out, so here are a few tips on how to use it on your eyes.
When choosing your highlighter, be sure that it shimmers rather than sparkles. You […]