Hold on to your nail files, ladies, there’s a new mani cure in town! The new Press Pods from Formula X are about the coolest thing I’ve seen since glitter nail polish. The set of single-use, squeezable nail lacquers come in a pack of 24 bestselling shades and is now available at Sephora stores and sephora.com […]
Faux Your Glow: 6 Skin and Hair Essentials
After a bitter winter and one too many days stuck inside because of uncooperative weather, the sun beckons us like a beacon to soak in its warming rays. But don’t go burning that pretty skin we’ve worked so hard to protect. Stock up on these essentials, slather on the sunscreen and get your glow on […]
The Art of Hair Tucking: Faux Bob How-to
Celebrity hairstylist Frank Barbosa has played with the hair of A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Garner and Sarah Jessica Parker. Here, he shares his tips for creating the latest hair trend: Tucking (AKA, the faux bob). ”Tucking” gives the illusion of shorter hair without lopping off your locks. Why are stars stepping out […]
Hopscotch Kids Nail Polishes for the Spa Girl in Training
My 3-year-old niece is the cutest little nugget to ever walk the earth and on the rare occasions we get to spend one-on-one time together, it always involves me breaking out my nail polish collection. She’s actually pretty good at sitting still while I paint her teeny tiny toenails. Her fingernails are a little more […]
Firece Fashion Week Hairdos for Dirt Cheap
Accessible Fashion Week runway looks courtesy of Mia Beauty hair accessories. Sleek and sophisticated hair styles with a mix of splashy accessories and pops of color ruled the Fall/Winter 2014 New York Fashion Week runways. You don’t have to have mega bucks or a live-in hair stylist to recreate these looks on your own. Mia Beauty offers affordable hair […]
Where’d You Get That Golden Glow Amy Poehler?
Votre Vu makeup insider share how he brought out Amy Poehler’s natural glow for the 2014 Golden Globes. Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman created Amy Poehler’s look for the 2014 Golden Globes red carpet using Votre Vu products and shared the scoop on how he created her look. “For Amy’s triple duties at this year’s […]
Hot Designs #Nailies Nail Art Contest!
Nail art is no fly-by-night fad. Oh heck no. From the red carpet to magazine fashion spreads, nails adorned in high art are as hot as Hugh Jackman (if you like hunky Australians, that is). If you’ve got an artistic streak and a penchant for nail art, we’ve got exciting news! The folks at Hot Designs […]
Sleeping Beauty: Your Bedtime Routine to Better Skin
All the brightening eye creams and illuminating foundations in the world can’t help a complexion tormented by lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation not only saps your energy levels but leaves you with dark circles under your eyes, heavy eyelids and lackluster skin. Oh, and did we mention it makes you sluggish, slow and slightly grumpy? […]
Spa and Salon Trends: Do Try this at Home!
Top spa and salon trends and how to recreate them at home. Salons and spas are fertile ground for nurturing new beauty fads. It’s when a fad gains trend status that the good stuff happens, and the beauty gods go to work crafting new products to help you create the looks at home. Here are […]
Cleaning Day: What to Toss After Your Holiday Shopping Spree
Ladies, if you’re more excited about Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales than roasted turkey and pumpkin pie, welcome to the club. It’s time again to stock up on your beauty faves, try out a little something daring and new, and snag up beauty bargains for gift-giving. That delicious trio of Michael Kors metallic nail […]
Glowing Beauty Finds for Fall
Just can’t let go of that summer glow? Extend your glow with these tips and product picks to keep you hydrated and luminous throughout the cooler, drier fall weather season. The more radiant you look, the better you feel, right? Keep on glowing, Spa Girls! Body Summer sun can leave skin dull, freckled, and with […]
Mariah Carey and OPI Holiday Nail Laquers Launch in October
OPI joins Mariah Carey to launch 18 new limited-edition holiday nail lacquers. OPI has just announced the launch of 18 new limited-edition holiday nail lacquers inspired by recording artist and international superstar Mariah Carey. This seasonal lineup features an assortment of deep red, burgundy, maroon and chocolate brown hues, along with glitter-packed gold, bronze and pearl shades. Mariah […]