What Celebrities Look For When Choosing Makeup

Ramy makeupOur guest post today is from Ramy Gafni, who has worked as a makeup artist for the following celebs:

Marisa Tomei, Matt Dillon, Katherine Heigl, Nicole Richie, Halle Berry, Naomi Campbell, Naomi Watts, Faith Hill, Meredith Viera, Barbara Walters, Veronica Webb, David Spade, Timothy Hutton, Rob Morrow, Mariska Hargitay, Liev Schrieber, Michael McKean, Gina Gershon, Claire Danes, Joe Pantoliano, Lillian Vernon, Annabella Sciorra, Ivanka Trump, Diana Krall, Carol Burnett, Julia Stiles, Tricia Helfer, Jennifer Grey, Amanda Sorvino, Ray Romano, Roz Abrams, Holly Robinson Peete, Nancy Loo, Pia Getty, Jennifer Bassey, Deborah Gibson, Kelly Klein, Lauren Holly, Elizabeth Vargas, Carrie-Anne Moss, Cher, Christine Baranski, Jean Smart, Jane Pauley, Joy and Regis Philbin, Debra Messing and Renee Zellweger. Read on! Read on…

Their Impression Of You–Is Completely Up To You

Practical Glamour by Constance DunnHow do you evaluate others? More importantly, how do they evaluate you–and what can you do about it?

When was the last time you sat at a café and watched yourself walk by? Never, right? That is because when it comes to evaluating others, we are pros. When it comes to evaluating ourselves, not so much. The reason for this is simple: We don’t observe ourselves as we observe others, that is, actively and consciously. Because of this, it’s hard to know what our presentation looks like to others, and what kind of impression we leave in our wake. Read on…

Beat Makeup Meltdown!

makeup brushWe all know the feeling: when the temperature rises, our makeup tends to slip right off —- don’t let the heat ruin your makeup this summer! Here are some tips on how to stay looking hot all summer long. Read on…

CoolSculpting – An Alternative to Liposuction

If you ever wanted to lose those love handles without the pain and discomfort of surgery, now there is a great new non invasive technology that can help.

Dr. David Holcomb, a Florida plastic surgeon, is keeping his patients cool during liposuction procedures with the recently FDA approved Zeltiq CoolSculptingTM device.  For those who want to reduce stubborn fat on the thighs, hips, buttocks and other areas where diet and exercise doesn’t work, CoolSculptingTM is the perfect solution. Read on…

Permanent Hair Removal 101: Electrolysis or Laser?

For people who want to get their unwanted hair removed permanently, there’s often major confusion regarding the two methods of permanent hair removal. It is a known fact that only electrolysis and laser can get rid of your hair permanently, but what’s the difference between these two methods and why should a person decide to go with one method over the other? Read on…

Skin Care for Guys and Teens – Simple and Effective to the Rescue!

Source: VisualImages.com We all have skin, which means we all need effective skin care. So why do guys often think of skin care as girly? And, teens just refuse to care until it’s time for prom or class pictures?

My favorite line,  Skin Authority, knows the challenges that come with helping men and teens have a healthy glow. So they came out with two new kits that are one-stop-skin-care shops for all the wives and moms out there! Called GO! Man and GO! Teen, the kits Go wherever you Go as they are travel-sized and very compact. Read on…

Fall Makeup Trends

cliche cosmeticsGuest writer Jessica Lighter, president of Cliche Cosmetics reports on the new makeup trends for Fall!  Read on…

The biggest trend in makeup this coming fall is plum! It was spotted all over the runways. From flushed cheeks to stained lips. Berries, wines, and violets are all the rage. Blend it in wherever you can, eyes, lips, or cheeks. But not all at once, if you can resist. Add it to a brown smokey eye or wear it as a deep lipstick. Want to rock the trend with a little more simplicity? Try it as a blush or even a sheer lipgloss. Read on…

Jackie Brazil Jewellery

jackie brazil jewellerySobral is the world famous designer of Jackie Brazil jewellery. His incomparable range of colour drenched jewellery is evocative of the Rio Carnival and the exotic plants and animals of the rainforest. Jackie Brazil jewellery is the essential ‘wearable art’, exciting, modern and completely unique. Select pieces from the range have been exhibited around the world including in the trend setting Tate Modern art gallery in the centre of London. Other pieces have been seen on catwalks, completing glamorous ensembles from Sydney to London and Paris to New York. Read on…

Meditation: The Antidote to Stress

Ellen Nalaboff

Ellen Nalaboff

You’ve likely heard of meditation and might even know a few people who practice it.

Ellen Nalaboff, owner of Ellen’s Fitness Studio and a holistic nutritionist and life coach, tells me that meditation is the antidote to stress. “Through Primordial Sound Meditation you can shift your internal reference point from mind to witness, and regain the memory of who you really are ~ pure unbounded consciousness,” according to Ellen, who is a certified teacher through The Chopra Center in San Diego California. Read on…

Fab Foundations – A Formula For Your Best Bra Fit

Author Ali CudbyIt doesn’t seem like finding your bra size should be that difficult, so why do 70-85% of women get fit wrong? The answers range from misunderstanding how bras are sized to flat-out misconceptions about what’s “average.” Most people think of 36DD as huge-busted but, in fact, that’s currently America’s average bra size. Read on…