Ok, so it’s Thursday, and you’re still at a crossroads as to what to give dear mom, you’re not alone. Of course you want something that celebrates her status as the one who raised you, and shows your appreciation for all she’s done. The obvious route is always looming, you know with the flowers or [...]

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I pretty much consider mascara to be the single most face-altering cosmetic you can have. Reason being, if you don’t have time or much makeup know-how, you can swipe it on and get a lush lash line that really wakes up your look.  Pinch your cheeks, apply a coat of lip balm and you’ve got [...]

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Those photos you’ve been posting, well when you look closely, it’s easy to spot whether your foundation is cutting it. It’s true that formula is crucial for smoothing out skintone, erasing imperfections and hiding those gaping pores, but application also makes a difference in a seamless finish. Since most of us aren’t makeup artists–I’m particularly [...]

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Sometimes, a little fairy dust is all we need for a magical pick-me-up.  As in most Disney fantasies, the twinkling fairy transforms the lowly chambermaid into a beautiful, gorgeous princess. In real life,  we call that transforming fairy makeup. So it’s only fitting that this spring, Pixi makeup artist Petra Strand teamed up with Disney [...]

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Maybe it’s because the Easter bunny is on his way, but I’ve got candy on my mind. I’ve been known to gobble down those Cadbury Creme Eggs in a hungry minute, as if somehow they’re packed with nutritional value since they’ve got a faux yolk center.  Yet this year, I’m putting real candy cravings (and [...]

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When it comes to bronzer, I’m often in a quandry: Do I go liquid, gel or powder? I’m in the camp of the powder stuff, because I like dusting it on and building a natural looking base, but the other formulas have their pluses too. Namely, they give off a dewy, pearly-years-younger look that can’t [...]

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Around this time of year, I’m itching to change up something. Whether it be my haircolor, my wardrobe, my jewelry–doesn’t matter, I just need to infuse fresh into my look. Yet this can become pretty costly, so I’ve limited some of my choices to ones that won’t  force me into a hibernating state due to [...]

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It’s back! Yes, those martini-swilling, chain-smoking swells from AMC’s series Mad Men are here again, heralding their fifth season, and with them, the suave looks that have spawned modern-day versions.  So much that Banana Republic has a capsule collection designed by the Mad Men Costume Designer Janie Bryant, and Estee Lauder is launching an exclusive Mad-Men [...]

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It’s over 24 hours later and everyone is still buzzing about the Oscars (Angelina Jolie’s leg has spawned it’s own Twitter page). But what I really want to know–as I’m sure do you–is how to recreate the beautiful makeup Oscar nominees, winners and presenters were all wearing.  And one in particular–Cameron Diaz–had a simply elegant  style [...]

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It’s a long weekend and unlike my jetsetting friends who are off to warmer climes like Florida, Bahamas or Puerto Rico, I’m staying put.  Sigh, as much as I’d love to be out on a beach right now, I’d love to cast my dull skin pallor aside and perk it up with a glow even [...]

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