It’s the beginning of a new year and it’s that time when everyone is making lists – to do lists, not to do lists, the list of lists goes on and on. Not to be outdone, we have created our own list. These are the 10 items you need in your makeup bag for 2009. From the right eyeliner to the perfect rattail comb

Sometimes all it takes is a little something new to make you feel like a million bucks and ready to take on the world. Sometimes that same “little something” is all it takes to give your wardrobe a shot of life and a whole new lease on looking great. Often you don’t need to replace your existing clothes

Over the last few years you’ve read more and more about the advances that have been made in light therapy. From laser hair removal to acne treatment, laser and light therapies have become a staple in the world of dermatology. You may have already experienced one or more of the options in your

When summers’ tan has faded, your natural coloring can look gray or pasty and that’s not the skin you want to reveal on a night out or even from the neck up and on the backs of your hands.   A few simple steps can help warm your skin and keep your healthy glow going all year long. To warm the skin for a night

While lavender can be found in just about any skincare product, body spray, and even air freshener, this herb is capable of so much more. If you’ve never thought about the health benefits of lavender, you’ll want to keep reading and find out just what this wonderfully fragrant herb can do

It can be difficult to get up in the morning, nonetheless remain motivated enough to want to start your day. They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and if you want to keep your brain and body functioning, you’ll want to stick to a good and hearty first meal. But if you’re pressed

Losing hair is no fun for any man and those suffering from male-pattern baldness have their own challenges. However, there are ways you can make your male-pattern baldness work for you instead of against you. All it takes is the right hairstyle. For the best examples, you can turn to some of the most

Although you may be done with them, your clothes – particularly designer pieces – may still have value when you learn how to sell to consignment or second-hand shops. “This becomes a sort of art form, buying and selling vintage clothing, even old sweatshirts and jeans. It’s fun and a challenge

Regardless of what anyone would say to us or how great we might look in a certain outfit or photograph, we will always see a certain body image that we strive to either maintain or achieve. While you’re on that endless and often painful journey, you can make the most of the figure that you have

The concept of fiber is often a subject that is overlooked but being without adequate levels can put you at risk for potential health conditions. Luckily, adding fiber to your daily diet doesn’t have to be difficult and can be as easy as making certain changes to your current eating habits

It used to be that gold makeup would show up for a season or through the holidays and then disappear for a few years. These days, gold makeup has become a mainstay for many cosmetic companies from high-end boutique lines to well-know drug store brands. It’s an updated softness and a refined shimmer

Liposculpture is also known as tumescent liposuction and is a newer technique that allows patients to experience an easier, less invasive method of fat tissue removal but still produce results as effective as traditional liposuction. As with traditional liposuction, liposculpture

Researchers have proposed that the skin may be the gateway to allergens that irritate and cause reactions under the skin. They say that any dry, cracked, “leaky” areas on the surface of our skin can present the perfect place for a world full of pollutants and irritants to “get under our skin.”

Cravings – we’ve all been there – that growing desire that feeds into a need that morphs into an obsession. What gives rise to these cravings? Where do they come from? And, most importantly, how can we control them? It may not surprise you to find that most experts, despite mountains of research

Nicole Ritchie proudly tells the press that her parents’ “way of making her happy was to say yes to everything I wanted.” When your parents are Lionel and Brenda Ritchie that statement goes a long way. Even though Nicole is the adopted daughter of the Ritchies, she was treated as their own from

All hair types come with their own set of challenges. African American hair doesn’t have to be difficult to manage and maintain but it does help to know what to do to make it easier to handle on a daily basis. When you know what to do and what not to do, you can avoid common hair problems that are normally

The topic of breast cancer is a sensitive one for many and even more have lost the fight against this deadly disease. The main concern for women has been the opportunity for early detection. While mammograms serve their part in detecting cancerous cells and assist in early diagnoses, some cases

Recent studies are showing that we are increasingly more affected by our cultural surroundings than we ever thought when it comes to body image. The findings of two of these studies are particularly revealing and surprising. The first is a study of mirrors and how we respond to our own reflection

The miniskirt has rarely gone unnoticed and has been a topic of heated debate for almost 50 years. There are few homes the world over that haven’t been the site of discussions about the mini whether in favor of or banning them altogether, the miniskirt can be found on every continent. So where did

It’s true that pregnant women have a certain glow about them. Even if it’s a tough pregnancy and you don’t feel like you’re glowing, others perceive it. It has something to do with the knowledge that a baby whom you can’t imagine loving as much as you will is on its way and moms understand that.

New Year’s resolutions last all year whether you’re diligently carrying out the oath you made to yourself on January 1 or starting fresh in April with a revised version that now seems much more realistic. Wherever you find yourself, you can be the best you can be in 2009 by adding some or all of these

Retail therapy is shopping with the primary goal of improving the shopper’s mood. Now that’s something we can all relate to! While the term “therapy” implies that shopping is an actual treatment for depression, anxiety, boredom or whatever ails you, it is more likely a simple diversion from

Birthday parties, office parties, the month long holiday party, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, summer picnics, first dates, second dates… when do we get a break from buffets of buttery, heavy cream main courses and sugar laden desserts? And we’re all just as bad as the other. I mean, who

Bagpipers and prep school girls beware, your tartan plaid is getting a new look for winter and it’s hot. Plaid is not only showing up everywhere, it is infiltrating every nook and cranny of the fashion world and taking it by storm. You will be hard-pressed to come up with an item of clothing, accessory

Too good to be true? Well, considering that Americans spent $1.6 billion dollars on skincare products that wage war against wrinkles last year, you might want to give these eight, totally simple, very inexpensive do-it-yourself solutions a try. Now can it get easier than that?

Go ahead and reward yourself for holding on to the knowledge, the hope, that all things old will become new again. Dig to the back of your closet and pull out that awesome puffy winter coat that made it nearly impossible to put your arms down because they’re back! And not only are puffy coats back

Many skincare companies are boasting clinical proof that their products are able to relieve stress and improve your mental health – at least for the moment. Is that possible? We asked five women to give these products a try and report back on their stress levels. The first product put to the test

More and more people are becoming health conscious and that doesn’t mean you have to be a health nut or obsessed with counting calories. Even everyday consumers who normally don’t think much about their health are taking the time to do research on what types of foods they should be incorporating

Alopecia (excessive or abnormal hair loss) is a concern not only for men but for women as well (approximately 40%). As we know, in the past, men and women experiencing extensive hair loss relied on wigs or toupees, which in some cases created artificial results. Fortunately, there are hair

The majority of anti-aging products become so popular with the public because of the ingredients they use. Ingredients and the technology behind them used to stay behind the scenes but the more curious consumers got about what they were putting onto their skin, the more important it became