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The Basics of Tightlining

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In case you are unfamiliar with the concept of tightlining, it is the method of eyeliner application that nestles the color right in between the eyelashes.  It gives the eyes a defined look without the makeup being too obvious.  It also makes the lashes appear longer and thicker, again without the obvious makeup look. The […]

Dressing for Your Body Shape: Column

Stylish woman outdoors

As we have learned, the Column body shape (also known as the ruler) is characterized by little to no waist definition, with the shoulders, bust, and hips being mostly equal.  There are numerous ways to flatter and accentuate the positives of this particular shape while minimizing the “less favored” aspects. The overall goal for a […]

What to Take to a Summer Party

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The best way to seek relief from this summer heat is to dive into a cool pool!  However, depending on the situation, you may want to rethink the new Brazilian thong bikini before you head to your boss’s house for a barbecue.  Here is a quick rundown of what to take to a pool or […]

What is the Deal with Sheet Masks?

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Sheet masks seem to have stormed the skin care stage recently.  If you are not familiar with these just yet, they are a cloth mask that has been saturated in a serum.  You remove the face-shaped cloth from the packet, peel off any films or barrier layers, and lay the cloth over your face.  They […]

Three Delicious Pasta Salad Recipes

Pasta salad

With the heat in full swing, very few of us want to stand over a hot stove for dinner, and then sit down to a piping hot meal!  Now granted, in order to accomplish a successful pasta salad, you do have to boil the pasta.  But that is quick and you can easily chill it […]

The Basics of Beautiful Brows

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Over time, the trend look of the eyebrow has swung from full and bushy to pencil-thin and back again.  The current style is naturally full but well-groomed.  We have all heard that doing your brows finishes any makeup look and that is probably true.  I will admit that I do not fill mine in daily […]

Dressing for Your Body Shape: Pear

Stylish red-haired woman outdoors

As we have learned, the Pear body shape is characterized by a narrower upper body and a fuller lower body.  There are numerous ways to accentuate the positives of this particular shape while still flattering the “less favored” features. The overall goal for a pear-shaped figure is to lengthen your body visually to balance out […]

Better Food Choices for Better Skin

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Did you know you can eat your way to a better complexion?  This isn’t a substitute for good skin care or sunscreen, however, there are certain foods that have been reported as good for your skin.  Here are just a few of the recommendations. Chocolate – I know, my favorite too! Cocoa can hydrate the […]

Four Yummy Vegetarian Brown Bag Lunch Recipes

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When the temperatures and humidity start spiking this time of year, I tend to eat less and to eat lighter choices.  Here are a few of my favorite vegetarian brown-bag lunch recipes that are perfect for the summer! I have mentioned the Caprese salad before, but I do love that option. If I want to […]

Five Purse Beauty Essentials

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What do you carry in your makeup bag when you leave the house?  This topic has always fascinated me because it seems to be the largest and heaviest thing in my purse at any given time.  Everyone has different needs when they are on the go, but there are a few of the top essentials […]