Beauty

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Take ten years off your face

Monday, June 8, 2009

Here are five great tips from TotalBeauty.com to help you put your best face forward this week. First tip: Give up the shimmering eye shadow!

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"Is It Wet?" does the trick

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

I've never been much of a manicure gal, but I do enjoy a little natural shine on my nails. This new buffer I just discovered does the job, with very little effort from me.

OPI's "Try before you buy"

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Fashionistas say that light neutrals and hot colors are de rigueur for nails this spring. But how do you know if any one shade is right for you? Try it on! But in a non-messy, virtual way.

Facing the ugly truth about aging and beauty

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

A piece from the blogospshere on how more boomers are opting for cosmetic surgery to give them an edge in this economy made me sick to my stomach. Is it true that "pretty is as pretty earns?" Sigh. Probably so.

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Blue hair lady? Not me!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

If you had told me 25 years ago that I would be using a blue rinse on my hair - like the ladies I worked with at the retirement center - I would have laughed you right out of my arts & crafts room.

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It's like a mocha milkshake for your face

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

I love facial masks of any flavor, but this one from Hemloq is almost good enough to eat.

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Drugstore score!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

I've been looking for the perfect foundation at drugstore prices. Finally, after more than a couple failed attempts, I found it. AND it has a matching concealer. Bonus!

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The "bible" returns: Color me excited

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009

I distinctly remember the day my mother had her “colors done” by a consultant in the late 70’s. She came home with fabric swatches in a rainbow of colors and announced to the family that she was a “Summer.”

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Lighten up the lips to take years off

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009

I've blogged about it before, but it bears repeating. Dark lipstick puts years on your face. Just look at these 'before' and 'after' shots, if you don't believe me.

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Are "Eye Slices" the cure for tired, puffy eyes?

Monday, Feb. 2, 2009

The morning after the Super Bowl seemed like the perfect time to try out this new product which promised to soothe, lift and de-puff tired eyes.

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Frazzled over fly-away hair?

Friday, Jan. 30, 2009

Frustrated by those Dr. Seuss-like hairs that stick up out of your head due to static electricity? I've found the solution. But, it's going to cost you.

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