Everyone searches for their own identity and an individual sense of style, but we don’t get there alone. We’re inspired – both positively and negatively by everything around us. We take pieces of what we like and what we admire, and we try not to emulate what we dislike. So when it comes to your

Every girl knows that being undressed can be like a nightmare come true, but how do guys feel about it? Do they stand in front of the mirror and whine about a few extra pounds or just flex and admire what they’ve got? We wanted to know, so we asked our favorite guys and a few strangers how they see

When you see the colors cobalt blue, lime green and vintage gold together you might think of the crazy patterns on beach house furnishing or an 80’s scrunchie, but eye makeup? Absolutely! The bright colors of summer are now the hottest trend in eye makeup. Just think back to the bikinis you used

You can’t pick up a magazine in the checkout line without seeing an article on weight loss – probably more than one. It has become a global obsession with no shortage of gurus, self-help books and celebrity endorsements. But what about the other end of the equation? What if you want to gain weight?

Who says you have to be a young, blushing bride? Older women are taking their turn down the aisle but while the dress and ceremony itself is pretty much the same regardless of age, the required makeup for a mature bride will differ drastically from a bride in her 20s or 30s. If you’re a mature bride

Have you ever wished you could look into the future and see exactly how you will age physically years from now? Well, with the advancements in technology and science - with a little beauty and anti-aging in the mix - this is actually a possibility! Complexion analysis is the latest method of dealing

Rock and Roll icons have always made waves and a ruckus and fashion history with their hairstyles. Men and women alike cut their path through the annals of rock as much with their music and lyric as with their style. They seem to have an all access pass to strange and sometimes obscene hairdos

It’s back to school and back to a budget that, for some of us, doesn’t add up to much after you pay for books and gas and munchies at the student union, so how’s a girl supposed to look like a million on a pennies a day cash flow? Never fear. We’ve searched high and low and compared tons of expensive

There’s no denying that artificial nails look pretty cool. Busy moms and working women wear them and they often come with a nifty design and fabulous colors. If you’ve never had fake nails before, the end result can be tempting enough to encourage you to make an appointment at your local nail salon

In the effort to be health conscious, many consumers are thinking about their sugar intake. The majority turn to artificial sweeteners to replace sugar in their favorite beverages, such as coffee and iced-tea. However, many studies have been conducted on the safety of various sweeteners

I recently overheard a heated conversation in an elevator that was so interesting I stayed on even after the doors opened at my floor. Yes, I was shamelessly eavesdropping, but I didn’t care. Two well-dressed executive types were about to throw down on their way to the twenty-fourth floor.

Making a statement is something we all enjoy – go on, admit it’s true! No matter your size, shape, or budget you can use your fashion sense to make whatever statement you choose. You may even be surprised to find that even the most mundane wardrobe has the makings of an eccentric fashionista;

Pale, porcelain-perfect skin is as desired now as it was when queens walked their gardens under the shade of multiple umbrellas. Although you may protect your skin from the sun for reasons other than those that inspired the wealthy to hide from its rays, the results are still the same

VelaShape is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for cellulite that uses a technology called elos, a no-risk, light energy treatment that treats skin at a safe level and is suitable for all skin types. Elos is a combination of Bi-polar radiofrequency (RF), Infrared Light Energy

Punk fashion continues to follow its decades old ebb and flow of being downright cute and then just hardcore…punk. The look is directly linked to the attitude of its wearers who are easily identified as those who spend more time getting ready than Miss Universe and wear more layers than Eskimos

What you will never see in any fashion magazine is just an outfit, laid out as is, and photographed to do no more than show you what you can expect from the upcoming season. Why? Because that is boring and fashion is far from boring. It is one of the most high-energy, dramatic fields you can be part of

Whether you`re spicing up your present wardrobe or shopping for a whole new you, you can shop smart and look for certain style elements that will maximize a few new pieces and update what you already love. From dresses to tops to skirts, adding a few touches and shopping strategically will really

Although it would be nice to buy a new wardrobe every season, that’s am impossible dream for most. What you can do is jump onboard a few of the fall trends for accessorizing and add a key piece or two to your wardrobe that will keep your look fresh and hot. Here are a few of the hottest trends that will

Any job you work usually involves long hours each day and repetitive motion. While there’s nothing wrong with that, if you aren’t paying attention to your body, you could be potentially putting yourself at risk. You don’t have to have a dangerous job in order to suffer a work-related injury.

Whether you are a soccer (football for the rest of the world) fan or not, you know who David Beckham is. Obviously a large part of his fame comes from his prowess on the field. Being married to a Spice Girl doesn’t hurt either. But it’s his appearance and fashion sense that have catapulted him

Being pregnant can be the most incredible experience of a woman’s life, but we all know that those nine months aren’t always filled with joy. Often they’re filled with back pain, morning sickness, mood swings, and a need to consume strange combinations of food. Because there is so much to deal

The West probably has the most major hairstyle changes among all the countries in the world over the years. Of course many of those old styles are making a comeback in various ways. If you want to see what a transformation women in the West went through when it came to their tresses, then keep reading

Pomegranates are becoming a widely used ingredient in just about any skincare and beauty product. Look on any shelf and you’re bound to find body lotion, moisturizers, body wash, and exfoliators that contain pomegranate. So it’s no secret that the pomegranate itself is highly beneficial

Kids enjoy bubble baths and adults should, too! It may not seem like you have enough hours in the day, but if you truly want to reward yourself with some personal “me” time, you should do so by giving yourself a relaxing bath. Of course taking a bath doesn’t just have to be you, the tub, and some suds.

Although most of us believe that children and teens are pretty invincible to pain and injury, there are some benefits to introducing your kids to certain treatments that can help their overall health, such as reflexology. If you’re thinking about getting your child or teen involved in this process

Heels can look great but if paired with the wrong outfit, it won’t matter how fabulous the shoes are - it just won’t work. Sometimes even the best of us fall prey to matching the wrong pair of heels with the wrong outfit. If you need a refresher course or are new to the whole idea, it helps to learn

Who gets their full eight hours of sleep? Perhaps you do on a long, restful weekend away from the hustle of life, but not on any normal week. While sleep is the ultimate way to recharge and rejuvenate your mind and body, there are a few cheats that will help you to have more prolonged energy even

Just as clothing can flatter your body shape, so can jewelry. As small as necklaces and earrings can be, these small details can play a large part in your overall look. To truly be a fashionista, it helps to know how to accessorize properly and which items can bring out the best in you, no matter

Hair styles say a lot about a person. How you style your hair says even more. For some, hair is just something that’s there. You would look funny without it. Your goal is to keep it out of your eyes and out of your workspace. For others, your hair is an obsession. You’ve spent thousands upon thousands

Maybe you’ve seen actors in movies sporting long hair and wonder, is that something I could pull off? Of maybe you’re already growing your hair out and wondering how long you should go. As far back as Samson (and probably further) long hair has been a double–edged sword for men. We talked to some men