Summer should be a time for rest, relaxation, and carefree fun in the sun. However, common summer skin problems like sunburn, breakouts, and bug bites can put a damper on anybody’s good time. However, these problems are not inevitable; use…
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In these uncertain environmental times, green is definitely the new black. It makes sense that cosmetic and skin-care companies would jump on the green bandwagon. Unfortunately, going green often means spending green. Luckily, you don’t need expensive brands “organic” products…
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September 17, 2015 Skin and Body
While you’re spending time deciding between the perfect serums, peels, and facials to keep your visage glowing and youthful, your true age is being betrayed by an unlikely culprit: your hands. Hands are often neglected by the skin-care market, a…
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Whether on the leg, bikini line, or underarm, shaving bumps are ugly, annoying, and often uncomfortable. Luckily, you don’t have to live with them. With a little care, you can avoid shaving bumps and enjoy smooth skin all year round!…
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Love them or hate them, the Olsen twins are firmly entrenched in our cultural consciousness. As a nation, we’ve watched them grow from the adorable Michelle Tanner on TV’s “Full House,” to the tween queens starring in scores of straight-to-video…
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The necklace is one of the most versatile accessories you can choose. Its ease of wear, combined with the wide range of necklace styles that are in vogue right now, means that you can find a necklace to go with…
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The most enduring fashion rule in today’s world is that there are no rules. Sexy summer staples like the miniskirt can, with a few season-appropriate tweaks, take you right through to February. In fact, wearing a miniskirt during the winter…
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Since jeans are so central to our wardrobes, finding a good pair often becomes a mission of vital importance. Women spend hours in fitting rooms, turning in mirrors, and asking the all-important question: “do these make my butt look big?”…
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In a world where women are told that fifty is the new forty, forty is the new thirty, and leggings are the new anything, it can be stressful to figure out what exactly constitutes “appropriate” dress for one’s age. Unfortunately…
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It seems as though the word “Fashion” might as well be in a foreign language for most teenage boys. However, with a little bit of effort (and maybe some input from a trusted female friend), you can feel confident in…
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Whether you know her as the volatile Marissa Cooper from television’s “The O.C.” or simply from her appearances on magazine covers and fashion pages, chances are you’ve noticed Mischa Barton’s unique style. The key to Mischa’s style can be summed…
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Chances are, if you are old enough to remember the first time leggings were popular, you’re not all that excited to wear them again. But before you completely write off the past year’s 80’s inspired fashions, take a minute to…
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These days, everyone is feeling the pinch of a struggling economy. Constant reports about housing markets and interest rates are enough to leave even the most financially responsible of us feeling completely stressed. Unfortunately, tried-and-true methods of relaxation like a…
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In the past few years, peep-toe shoes have exploded in popularity, and with good reason. The sexy style is more modern than the super-pointed stiletto looks of past decades, but more grown-up than the very rounded styles that run the…
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There are two kinds of fashion ruts; the kind where you simply feel a little boring or out-of-date, and the kind where you’ve been wearing the same high-waisted, acid-washed jeans since the Reagan administration. While both can be equally frustrating…
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For those of us who lived through 1980’s fashion the first time around, the idea of returning to this acid-washed-plagued decade is enough to send shivers down our spines. However, contemporary designers are taking the best of the 80s trends…
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In theory, the sweater dress is the perfect article of clothing. Take the comfort of a cozy favorite sweater, add to it the convenience and ease of a dress, and you’ve got a great go-to piece that will easily take…
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Wearing the wrong makeup for the season is like wearing flip flops in February or a wool hat in August; if you’re comfortable, it may not seem like a big deal, but it just doesn’t look right. Tweaking your makeup…
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These days, it seems like there’s never enough time to get everything done, especially when you’re rushing around in the morning. When you barely have time to gulp down your coffee, it can be frustrating to spend a significant amount…
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November 10, 2014 Skin and Body
Often the choices we make in the quest for beauty actually do more harm than good. Here’s a list of the top ten cosmetic commandments that it’s all too easy to break; luckily, most of them are easily fixed! #1….
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When I was in high school, Delias was the perfect catalogue for me and my friends. The looks were always cute but completely unique, girly but relaxed, and just a little bit funky. Even the models had their own individual…
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Whether you’ve just gotten a drastic haircut or are growing out a cute bob, shoulder length hair can sometimes feel like the no-man’s-land of haircuts. Too long for some funky hairclips but too short to get into a full ponytail,…
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