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Next-Gen Beauty: The Future Is Already Here
Cellulite-blasting machines, fat-melting lasers, age-erasing injections — not so long ago, all of these things would have seemed like treatments straight out of a sci-fi novel. But, thanks to insane technological advancements in the beauty industry, all of these procedures not only exist, but are being… Read More
Rad or Bad: Would You DIY Your Own Eyelash Serum?
If you do any hanging out around these parts, you know that we love ourselves a good DIY project — especially when it comes to a homegrown beauty treatment (cheaper and all-natural? Count us in). That is, until we came across this post on hair and makeup artist Sunnie Brook's awesome blog. A DIY eyelash… Read More
May 21, 2013 4:40 PM EDT
Are Herbal Aphrodisiacs Actually A Thing? We Hope So
When we saw this Huffington Post story about herbal aphrodisiacs, our eyebrows were more than a little raised. Dr. Oz writes that ginseng, nutmeg, and maca root all have the power to increase libido. We'd love it if that were true, but when it comes to the psychosexual potential of herbs and spices… Read More
May 21, 2013 3:20 PM EDT
How To Make Creamsicle Orange Eyeshadow Look Chic, Not Crazy
Springtime means longer days, warm weather, and bright colors. Even in Stockholm, where the temperature hits a high of a mere 60 degrees, babes are starting to sport bright peepers. Bright, yes, but neon? That can be intimidating.
I was scared of wearing brightly colored makeup, so I stayed a brown-shadow… Read More
May 21, 2013 2:10 PM EDT
Man Up! Amazon Launches A Dudes-Only Grooming Store
Listen up, guys (and the ladies who love them): there is now officially no excuse for a guy to be used a dingy disposable razor and the same kind of deodorant he proudly sported as an eighth grader. To make sure that men have a (beauty) space of their own, Amazon has launched the Men's Grooming Store… Read More
May 21, 2013 1:40 PM EDT
Makeup Tips for Redheads: Yes, You CAN Wear Bronzer
Let’s face it: All redheads aren’t created equal. Red hair comes in a variety of hues to complement different skin tones — and personalities, too. Generalizing redheads is almost a sin, however, we will point out one thing gingers have in common: vibrant hair color. And, what better way to talk… Read More
May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT
Rita Ora's Hair Is Blue Now, And We Kinda Love It
Blue hair is hard to pull off — but we're not surprised that Rita Ora rocks it like a pro. The super-babe posted pics of her latest hair makeover on Instagram yesterday, and while we're not sure if her self-proclaimed "Smurf Day" is a permanent affair, we're digging this moment, majorly.
She's… Read More
May 21, 2013 11:10 AM EDT
Flower Girls: Our Expert Guide To Selecting & Wearing Floral Fragrances
Sorry, vanilla, but there's a new hot note in town...and it isn't gourmand. According to a recent NPD report, floral fragrances are the number-one scent category in the U.S., representing a total of one-third of all fragrance purchases in the first quarter of 2013. That's a lot of flowers, people… Read More
May 21, 2013 7:20 AM EDT
Next-Gen Beauty: The Future Is Already Here
Cellulite-blasting machines, fat-melting lasers, age-erasing injections — not so long ago, all of these things would have seemed like treatments straight out of a sci-fi novel. But, thanks to insane technological advancements in the beauty industry, all of these procedures not only exist, but are being… Read More
May 21, 2013 6:00 AM EDT
12 Summer Beauty Buys You'll Treasure When The Temps Rise
For the uninitiated, a typical D.C. summer can be brutal — consider it a sweaty exercise of dry cleaning and face-blotting. But, we do look forward to one part: scoping out the best new beauty products to stay looking cool despite the heat. This time, we've collected stellar sunscreens, lip butters… Read More
May 20, 2013 4:20 PM EDT
8 Summer-Ready Braids To Rock Right Now
Braids: It's a love that will never die. Just when we think that we are oh-ver braids for real this time, one of our favorite celebs seems to show up somewhere with a new plait that re-ignites our fever. We love how there seems to be a braided hairstyle for every mood, from rebellious (Cara at the Met… Read More
May 20, 2013 3:40 PM EDT
What Your Serving Sizes Should Really Look Like (Uh-Oh)
Hopefully, by now, it's pretty common knowledge that the importance of nutrition labels goes way beyond just calories. You should be checking the sodium, the ingredients, the sugar — and above all, the serving size. What you see might shock you, and even those who consider themselves familiar… Read More
May 20, 2013 3:00 PM EDT
Très Soleil: 9 Clarins Products To Make You A Golden Goddess
We know, we know: we should all be embracing our natural skin tones and not tanning, ever, or our skin will shrivel up like a dried apricot and we'll become crones before our time. But we can't help it — something about summer makes us crave that glow. Luckily, Clarins makes tons of products to help… Read More
So, you've finally perfected Kate Moss' classic feline flick. Step two: Scoring her irresistible mussed-but-not-messy bedhead. And who better to consult than the supermodel's mane man, hairstylist James Brown?
In addition to working magic on star clients like Moss and Sienna Miller, the Croydon-born… Read More
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