The weather is just heating up, so open-toed shoes are coming out. One day, probably very soon, many of us will be faced with a dilemma: wear cute sandals and risk exposing our unkempt toes, or hide our feet in oppressively hot trainers. No need to fret, there are plenty of ways to fake pretty, pedicured feet when you don't have time for a pedicure. To find out five sneaky ways to get great-looking feet in a flash, just keep reading.
Into every life, a little nail polish must fall. But just because you accidentally lacquered your skirt, desk, or couch doesn't mean the stuff has to stay there. The faster you act, the better off you'll be, and most materials respond well to solvents you already have lying around the house. See our easy polish-stain fixes now.
Into every life, a little nail polish must fall. But just because you accidentally lacquered your skirt, desk, or couch doesn't mean the stuff has to stay there. The faster you act, the better off you'll be, and most materials respond well to solvents you already have lying around the house. See our easy polish-stain fixes now.
For the good side of nail polish, be sure to check out our ultimate nail guide!
The weather is heating up, so open-toed shoes are coming out. One day, probably very soon, many of us will be faced with a dilemma: wear cute sandals and risk exposing busted-looking toes, or hide our feet in oppressively hot sneakers. No need to fret. There are plenty of ways to fake pretty, pedicured feet when you don't have time for a pedicure. To find out five sneaky ways to get great-looking feet in a flash, just keep reading.
Gradual hair-lightening sprays are great because they give you natural-looking color and highlights without the damage or unpredictable results of bleach. But if you'd prefer a natural version of the product, they're also incredibly cheap and easy to make, and you probably already have all the ingredients. So if you're ready to get the sun-kissed look for (almost) free, just keep reading.
April is Earth Month, but in the world of beauty, going natural is a big deal everyday. Organic beauty has gone from being a concern for co-op shoppin' hippie chicks to being front and center, and there are new brands purporting to be "all-natural" popping up daily. These 10 lines each have their own appeal, from USDA-certified ingredients to fair trade sources and low carbon footprints. Check them out and get a little greener.
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In honour of Earth Day (next Monday, April 22), it's time to consider the products we use and the natural ingredients found in so many beauty products. There are a lot of claims made in the beauty industry, especially when it comes to natural ingredients. Rose oil is supposed to make your skin as pretty as a flower, tea tree is reputed to blast away acne, and marine algae has started to sound like the fountain of youth. But do these ingredients actually live up to the hype? Get the facts on 10 of the most popular natural beauty boosters now.
Music festival season is upon us, and if you happen to be headed over to the Valley for Coachella, then a week of festival madness awaits. Before you join the fun, there are a few things to tote along for your health, sanity, and the benefit of all those Facebook pictures afterward. Want the list of what to pack and why? Then check out our festival necessities right now.
— Additional reporting by Maria Del Russo
As in all things, Lady Gaga doesn't settle for pretty or normative when it comes to her nails. Instead, she's always trying couture trends, flashing unique finishes, and daring to wear the kind of experimental shapes and nail art that make a manicure junkie's heart beat a little faster. Here are our 20 picks for Gaga's top nail looks to celebrate her 27th birthday.
— Additional reporting by Maria Del Russo
Sarah Jessica Parker is an unstoppable dynamo of style, and this week she turns 48. SJP just gets better with time, and hopefully she'll be making red-carpet appearances for decades to come. Celebrate her big day with a look back at how her style has changed over the last three decades.
— Additional reporting by Maria Del Russo
Sarah Jessica Parker is an unstoppable dynamo of style, and today she turns 48. SJP just gets better with time, and hopefully she'll be making red-carpet appearances for decades to come. Celebrate her big day with a look back at how her style has changed over the last three decades.
— Additional reporting by Maria Del Russo
Into every life, a little nail polish must fall. But just because you accidentally lacquered your skirt, desk, or couch, that doesn't mean the stuff has to stay there. The faster you act, the better off you'll be, and most materials respond well to solvents you already have lying around the house. See our easy polish stain fixes now.
Into every life, a little nail polish must fall. But just because you accidentally lacquered your skirt, desk, or couch, that doesn't mean the stuff has to stay there. The faster you act, the better off you'll be, and most materials respond well to solvents you already have lying around the house. See our easy polish stain fixes now.
It's Girl Scout cookie season, and across the USA echoes the resounding crunch of Thin Mints. If you can't get enough of their chocolate-y, minty goodness, here's a super easy DIY scrub that has all the things you love about the cookies and will leave your skin looking, feeling, and smelling sublime, too. To whip up your own Thin Mint scrub, just follow our recipe below.
Pinterest is quickly becoming the web's biggest mood board for all-things wedding, especially when it comes to amazing hair ideas for brides. But with the millions of pins added each day, it's easy to lose stuff in the stream. Here, we got the low-down on 15 of Pinterest's popular wedding styles, from the must-have accessories to beautiful braids. Take a closer look at them.
Your senses of taste and smell are inextricably linked. In fact, most of what you believe you're "tasting" actually comes from your nose. Your tongue can only taste five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter), so it's up to your nose to determine whether you're eating a cream puff or peach preserves, for example. Your nose, not your tongue, really determines your favorite foods, so why not use your flavor knowledge to find a perfume you'll love, too? Find out what your favorite dessert might say about your scent preferences.
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Musicians are some of the most adventurous performers around, so the Grammys are always a great time for fashion watchers. Not every risk yields a win, though, and no one is immune from a beauty mistake every once in a while. Check out the greatest (and not-so-greatest) moments from recent Grammys.
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Musicians are some of the most adventurous performers around, so the Grammys are always a great time for fashion watchers. Not every risk yields a win, though, and no one is immune from a beauty mistake every once in a while. Check out the greatest (and not-so-greatest) moments from recent Grammys.
Fragrance is highly personal, and generally, as long as it smells good to you, there's no real "right" or "wrong." However, if you want to get the full experience of your favourite perfume — why hello Diptyque Vetyverio EDT($120) — and have it wear as beautifully as possible, then there actually is an optimal way to put it on. To find out how, see our tips below.
Fragrance is highly personal, and generally, as long as it smells good to you, there's no real "right" or "wrong." However, if you want to get the full experience of your favorite perfume and have it wear as beautifully as possible, then there actually is an optimal way to put it on. To find out how, see our tips below.
