Friday, August 28, 2009

Secrets of Hair with Body

There have been times in my life when I've described my hair as “seaweed on a rock.” It's long, straight, and, well, limp. So, I've embarked on a mission to find out what to do about it, and here's what I have discovered. First, product buildup is bad. Using chemical laden shampoos an...

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Secrets of Super Straight Hair

I have to admit, I've been blessed with straight hair – I envy those with waves and curls. But I have lots of friends who dream of sleek and straight locks, and I've been doing some research on their behalf. Here's what I've discovered. The most important thing to consider is do you want a p...

Monday, August 24, 2009

Secrets of Perfect Nude Makeup

If you want to do nude makeup, you may be thinking you should just skip it altogether. Nude is nude right? Actually, wrong. Nude makeup takes just as much, if not more, care as the case may be. As far as brows go, you could get away with a little slick of clear gel. Otherwise, use a pencil or powder...

Friday, August 21, 2009

How to Choose the Right Bathing Suit

We've all seen them – ladies on the beach or at the pool that turn heads. Of course, that could be for one of two reasons – either they look great… Or they really don't! This is why it's so important to buy a new swimsuit every year. Just because it looked good last year, doesn'...

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Secrets of All Over Glamour

I often think about what is glamorous and sexy. The truth is, it's not one thing. It's a collection of all the elements, seen and unseen, that add up to make a look glamorous and sexy. Glamour, and sexiness, also have nothing to do with cost – you can look fantastically sexy wearing a cheap...

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

How to Pack for a Holiday or Trip

OK. So you're going on holiday – lucky you! Trouble is, if you're flying, getting all your clothes into a tiny suitcase, and then within your weight limit, is well nigh impossible! Luckily, I've got some great packing tips. Firstly, only ever take clothes that don't require ironing with you,...

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

How to Make the Makeup Switch From Summer to Winter

It would be great if we could use the same cosmetics all year round, but the truth is, like your wardrobe, you need different cosmetics for the different seasons. Firstly, you need to ditch your creamy winter cleanser in summer! It will lead to oily skin in hotter months. Rather choose a foaming f...

Monday, August 17, 2009

Secrets of Long Lasting Makeup

We all dream of leaving for work in the morning, looking perfectly groomed, and returning home at night, looking just as perfect. There are products out there that promise eight, or even twelve hour staying power, but generally, they're expensive. The good news is that there's a trick to stayin...