I get asked a lot how to properly apply eyeliner, eyeshadow and mascara. So in honor of those of you who are wondering if you're doing it the right way, I'm listing some of my makeup how-tos. Enjoy!
Back in November, 2007, I wrote a blog post detailing a few makeup and hairstyle tips for older women and the comments flew in from happy women begging for more. (Read that blog post here).
In honor of them, I've compiled my 25 best makeup tips for older women. Find out how to conceal wrinkles, crow's feet, crepe-y lids and a double chin. In honor of the upcoming William and Kate wedding, I've pictured the ever-gorgeous Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
More must-reads:
Photo: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall by Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
If you are like me, you have your absolute favorite mascara, moisturizer, lip gloss and shampoo. In fact, just this week my friend Olga called me from San Francisco asking what eyeshadow she should buy and I told her the brand I loved and she headed to the department store today to try it out.
Now you get to nominate your favorite beauty products in the Readers' Choice Awards. Nominations opened today across About.com and on the Style channel, you get to plug your favorite hair, makeup and skincare products plus much more. I'm hosting the department store brand awards (click here to make your vote), but there are other fun topics as well.
Here's a round-up (click on the nomination form to place your vote):
- How to apply mascara
- How to apply eyeliner
- How to apply eyeshadow
- How to keep eyeshadow in place
- How to get smokey eyes
- Lipstick tricks that work
- How to apply blush
- How to apply concealer
Splurge vs. Steal Perfumes, Plus, Best Valentine's Day Fragrances
Wednesday January 19, 2011
Fragrance is like wine. You can actually score a nice fragrance for under $30 or you can spend more than $300 on your favorite scent knowing that bottle will last a long time.
This week, writer Cathy Helbig lists the best splurge and the best steal perfumes. You'll find the leading luxury fragrances and their less costly -- as Helbig writes -- "doppelgangers."
Also check out:
This week, writer Cathy Helbig lists the best splurge and the best steal perfumes. You'll find the leading luxury fragrances and their less costly -- as Helbig writes -- "doppelgangers."
Also check out:
- The best winter 2011 perfumes
- Cathy's list of her favorite fragrances for teens
- The best perfumes for Valentine's Day (send this list to your husband)
25 Makeup Tips for Older Women
Sunday January 16, 2011
Back in November, 2007, I wrote a blog post detailing a few makeup and hairstyle tips for older women and the comments flew in from happy women begging for more. (Read that blog post here).
In honor of them, I've compiled my 25 best makeup tips for older women. Find out how to conceal wrinkles, crow's feet, crepe-y lids and a double chin. In honor of the upcoming William and Kate wedding, I've pictured the ever-gorgeous Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
More must-reads:
Photo: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall by Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
Announcing the Readers' Choice Awards: Nominate Your Favorite Beauty Products
Thursday January 13, 2011
If you are like me, you have your absolute favorite mascara, moisturizer, lip gloss and shampoo. In fact, just this week my friend Olga called me from San Francisco asking what eyeshadow she should buy and I told her the brand I loved and she headed to the department store today to try it out.
Now you get to nominate your favorite beauty products in the Readers' Choice Awards. Nominations opened today across About.com and on the Style channel, you get to plug your favorite hair, makeup and skincare products plus much more. I'm hosting the department store brand awards (click here to make your vote), but there are other fun topics as well.
Here's a round-up (click on the nomination form to place your vote):
- Beauty - Favorite Department Store Beauty Brands (from makeup to moisturizers and even fragrance): Official Beauty Nomination Form
- Makeup - Best Budget Makeup (from mascara to lip gloss and everything in between): Official Makeup Nomination Form
- Skin Care - Favorite Budget Skin Care Products (from sunscreen to lotion, acne treatment, and more): Official Skin Care Nomination Form
- Hair Removal - Favorite Hair Removal Products (from depilatories to razors, tweezers, and more): Official Hair Removal Nomination Form
- Men's Hair - Favorite Men's Hair and Shaving Products (from styling products to shampoo, after-shave, razor, and more): Official Men's Hair Nomination Form
- Shoes - Favorite Shoes, Shoe Designers and Shoe Stores (from online stores to men's shoe brand, boots, kid's shoes, and more): Official Shoe Nomination Form
- Plus-Size Fashion - Favorite Plus-Size Shops, Models, and More (from the best designer to best model, jeans, shoes, fashion magazine, and more): Official Plus-Size Fashion Nomination Form
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