8 Steps to a Relaxing, At-Home Bath Experience
I’m writing this from the Las Vegas airport, headed home after a 36-hour trip to LA. I’m beat and ready to be home, sleeping comfortably in my own bed. In …
I’m writing this from the Las Vegas airport, headed home after a 36-hour trip to LA. I’m beat and ready to be home, sleeping comfortably in my own bed. In …
The beauty roller earns it keep, especially around the holiday season, when the celebrating leads to holiday bloat. There’s the seasonal weight gain and party-bloat you might feel in your …
Thank you to RoC Skincare for collaborating with me on this post. All opinions are my own. You look great for your age. It’s supposed to be a compliment, I …
Fall might make you think matte neutrals — but before you pull out the Urban Decay Naked palette, hear us out! There’s no better time for drama and glamour than …
Thank you to RoC Skincare for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. The holiday party season is about to kick off, which means it’s time for a refresher …
Somewhere, sometime, beauty has become the fall-back gift for girls. Whether it was Lip Smackers chapstick packs during our pint-sized years, Bath & Body Works lotions and shower gels during …
After one of the longest (and warmest!) summers to date, you’re not alone if you’re craving crisp, cold weather. But the temperature drop we’ve all been waiting for comes at …
Healthy hair year-round is the holy grail of beauty addicts, right? When our hair is healthy, it’s softer, more manageable and holds colors and styles longer. When it’s dried out …
Thanks to RoC Skincare for collaborating on this post about budget beauty products. All opinions are my own. My bathroom is currently in a state of disaster — sadly, a …
The ’20s-inspired mod hairstyle is fabulously chic, is it not? The best part is that, with some practice, you can whip up this ‘do at home. You’ll need the gel, …
They say life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. We say a little self-imposed change can be the jumpstart. A clean break — or in …
Thanks to RoC Skincare for sponsoring this post about the early signs of aging! All opinions are my own. A Budget Fashionista reader writes in to ask: Hi Catherine!! I …
Your hair is one of your best accessories. But in hot, humid weather, your hair is also your worst enemy. For babes with length, the summer heat makes your locks …
As a mom, it’s easy to neglect what you wear. Your priority is the family, after all. Mornings are a rush of getting the kids ready, and evenings, you’re focused …
Contouring 101 Contouring promises to ‘reshape’ and define your facial features. Want your cheekbones to look more prominent, your forehead to look less square, or your round face to seem …
Glitter? We get that the sparkle is something you can grow out of. But gloss? It’s the sheen that truly knows no age limit. While we’ve already seen the glossy …
Spring and summer are the most popular seasons for getting hitched, and all that romance can be tough on a fashionista. Even if your big day isn’t on the calendar this year, your …
Hair loss in women. It’s one of those nasties of life we don’t like to talk about. For whatever reason, there’s a lingering, dated and inaccurate sense that only men go bald. …
Are you hitting the beach early on a holiday or trying to recapture that tanned look from last summer? Fortunately, there are a bevy of tanning tricks available to you that …
Hair trends cycle just like fashion trends. And if the last couple chops by celebrity stylists are any indication, there’s a fresh crop of cuts destined to be this year’s biggest …
Why shop the best perfumes for women on a budget? Well, because nothing sets the mood for date night like a fragrance. If you’re going out with your steady, a …
New year, new you, right? Tossing out the sugar and hitting the treadmill is fine and dandy, but your health isn’t limited to just diet and fitness. Going clean and …
For many of us, there are two things going on right now: 1) it’s cold, 2) it’s almost Valentine’s Day. When it comes to winter nail art designs, you can …
The desire for supple, healthy, glowing skin is one that many women have — but only a few take the initiative to work at it. The array of easily accessible, natural ingredients …
Ladies, I am a RoC Skincare Ambassador, which means I am compensated for sharing my experiences with the brand. Rest assured, all opinions are my own. I’m a low-maintenance gal. …
Ladies, I am a RoC Skincare Ambassador, which means I’m compensated for sharing my experiences with the brand. This post is sponsored by RoC, and all opinions are my own. …
Close your eyes and think of the fall. What comes to mind? Gorgeous leaves, apple cider and fresh pumpkins, maybe? Reds, golds, oranges and rich browns are the classic fall …
Ladies, I am a RoC Skincare Ambassador, which means RoC compensates me for sharing my experiences with the brand. Rest assured, all opinions are my own. St. Louis is not …
(Editor’s note: This post originally had a flash sale offer, which has since expired. We’ve taken down the flash sale info and left the product review.) My Silhouette, courtesy of …
Ladies, I am a RoC Skincare Ambassador, which means I am compensated for sharing my experiences with RoC products. Rest assured, all opinions are my own. I have been using …
This post about fast beauty tips was rewritten in January, 2019. Sometimes you wake up late, and sometimes you’re just not feeling that hour in front of the mirror. No matter …
There’s always some beauty craze that sounds insane — until you see the results. Cue eyelash extensions, another beautifully over-the-top service spawned from the full-glam makeup trend. Eyelash extensions guarantee your eyes …
The cleanser question used to be simple: foaming or cream. Then it was cream or exfoliating. And now? Well, that depends on your end game. If it’s a water-free cleanse, there’s …
In the ’80s, no one much paid attention to eyebrow styles. Yeah, maybe for those truly unruly or super-straying hairs, we picked up a pair of tweezers. But we didn’t …
Ladies, I am a RoC Ambassador, which means I am compensated to try RoC products and share my experiences. All opinions are my own. I just finished reading “The Woman’s …
Maybe you’ve already subbed coconut oil for something in your culinary pursuits, or maybe you’re adding a spoonful to your morning coffee for an energy boost. But the real magic …
You spend enough hours on YouTube watching beauty vlogs and you start to learn a thing or two. (We’re not obsessed…we swear, it’s all in the name of research.) For …
The tale of European beauty products is one almost as old as time, but the price tag on that French face cream? Equally regal. But if we told you you could …
Ladies, I am a RoC Ambassador, which means I am compensated to try RoC products and share my experiences. All opinions are my own. We recently asked our readers (that’s …
Ballet has been long revered for its beauty and grace. Anyone that’s taken up ballet (or even just been lucky enough to view it firsthand from the audience) feel its …
Ever since the Kardashians infiltrated our TVs, department stores and social media apps, we’ve been hyper-obsessed with finding — and mimicking — the makeup trends that deliver the red carpet-ready sheen …
Anyone with an Instagram account has seen them. The bronzed beauties, seemingly all from Australia, looking effortlessly fit, fabulous and practically glowing. And what’s in the hand of these modele-sque …
Dear Budget Fashionista. I’m almost 13 and I want to start wearing makeup soon. I want to buy products maybe under $5. Any recommendations? Girls, your first foray into makeup …
Itching for a change? You’re not alone. A trip to the chop-shop seems to be on everyone’s agenda, dead-set on debuting a new ‘do just in time for summer’s social …
That magical tool that keeps your face looking and feeling fresh in even the hottest heat? It exists and you absolutely need it in your cosmetics bag this spring season. …
Pucker up ladies! This spring, there are oodles of gorgeous lip colors to try. Whether you prefer subtle and classy shade, or a vibrant and upbeat hue, these trendy shades …
Blue eyeliner usually elicits two reactions: “Oh the eighties!” or “LOVE it, bring it on!” If you fall into the first category and even remember using blue eyeliner like there …
Budget beauty is essential in this hard economy. Even if you’ve been buying generic beauty products for years, inflation has raised prices so much that cheap stuff isn’t cheap anymore. …
Love the idea of going organic in your beauty routine, but cringe at the steep price tags that so often accompany these brands? Well — worry no more! There’s a …
On a recent weekend getaway, I enjoyed the best bits of summer: white linen flow-y pants, a rooftop barbecue with supreme views, and a stellar pair of cat-eye sunnies. It was …
Ever since I cut my long, long hair just after my wedding, I’ve wanted it back. So, for three years I’ve grown my hair back to its original long locks, …
Commercials and magazine ads will tell us that it takes cutting-edge research and tech advances to slow down the aging process. And sure, it’s exciting to think that some scientist …
The topic of facial hair doesn’t always make us feel warm and um, fuzzy (pun intended), but let’s be real: it happens, I don’t care who you are. Kate Upton, …
While lots of women love their flatiron, favor fancy updos or step out in headwraps, I wear pigtails. Yes, pigtails. And oh yeah, I’ll be 40 in six months. Now before …
Sometimes all the carb-cutting, low-fat, high-veggie and workout everyday prescriptions just don’t do the trick. These are the moments that the cleanse was made for—but what if you don’t want …
I swear, every year I see a few more fine lines on my face. Bah! Of course, nobody can buy time. So instead of wasting it wishing I were younger, I …
Long nails, a.k.a. “stiletto” nails, are wildly popular. From Adele and Rihanna to the waitress at the local diner, long and pointed tips are popping up everywhere. Me? Sorry, I’m not …
Question of the day: is long hair (past the shoulders) over 40 age-appropriate? In the past few weeks, long-haired 40+ celebs like Aniston and Kristin Chenoweth have stepped out in significantly …
When I turned 18, one of the best beauty secrets I ever received was that from my grandmother, and consisted of but two words: Eye Cream. Ever since, I’ve been …
Wondering what to eat for clear skin? Is it wine? Please say it’s wine! This is the million-dollar question — can we really eat our way to smooth, silky, pimple-free …
Much as I like summer, I looove fall. See, I like to wear body mists. The problem is, summer means bees. And bees are bad when I step out smelling like …
In 2013, Sephora announced the launch of Sephora Flash — an upgraded shipping membership that’s similar to Amazon Prime. And by similar, I mean the same but much cheaper. Fast …
Ever found yourself staring at Angelina Jolie’s lips? Yeah, uh, me neither. Okay, that’s a lie. Angie has a great set of lips. There, I said it. They really are …
Busy budget babes: Want to save money and time on your self-care rituals? Over the years I’ve adopted cheap, quick beauty tips that are easy to fit in on a …
Confession time: Until recently, I considered a basic ponytail an updo. A fancy updo. To me, away from face meant all things glam. Bonus points if my ponytail managed a cute tip flip (think …
We all know that a great ‘do completes our look, but I’ll be the first to admit to falling flat when it comes to my hair. To the rescue? Hot rollers! That’s right …
Anyone who thinks great nail color and design 1) can only be achieved at a salon or 2) is best worn in shades like “buff,” “beige” or “sand” is missing …
Never before did I learn to love taking a bath than when I became pregnant. Now I understand what all the fuss was about! The old cliché of a stressed …
The name Billie Holiday is known by people of every age everywhere and even if the specifics are unknown by some, everyone knows that she was important to music. Those …
You know we’re always on the hunt for a bargain, and e.l.f. cosmetics certainly fits under that category. If you’re out of the loop, e.l.f. is a makeup company that …
Date with the boyfriend, single girl’s night out, or dinner at his parents’ house? If you’re looking a ‘quick and dirty’ hair guide, here are some tips and tricks for super …
When we think of Black Hollywood of old, Dorothy Dandridge stands out as one of its brightest shining stars. She was style personified. She had an air of glamour in …
Guess what? You can stop paying $20 for a special hair conditioner full of chemicals. Because you can make it yourself for a lot less. DIY beauty products are the …
Whether you’re out at a club with your friends or just having a long day at the office, you’ll probably have to quickly touch up your makeup at some point …
Eyeshadow can be a love or hate thing. You’ve either got the skill to brush on IG-worthy lids…or you don’t. I’m certainly closer to the latter category than the former. …
From Reader Lauren O: Do you have any ideas for formal short hairstyles? I read (& loved) your How-To Dress for a Formal Event, but you didn’t say anything about …
I’m into nail polish the way Juliet was into Romeo. Give me polish or let me die. Okay, so maybe I wouldn’t kill myself if someone suddenly took away my …
We blame Princess Kate for bringing hot rollers back into style. They are great for creating beautiful curls without getting expensive perms or using time consuming curling irons. In fact, …
Keeping your complexion moisturized and radiant when the weather is rainy, cold and windy is definitely a challenge to say the least. Luckily, you don’t have to make a spa …
I’ll admit to being a bit of a sucker for any product that promises to stave off the aging process. I mean, don’t we all want a refreshed face with …
Some of the most striking gals that we know so well, like Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie, have square faces, and if you’re lucky enough to have a defined jaw …
You should exfoliate your skin at least once a week — or twice if you have the time. A good exfoliation makes your skin feel and look brighter and it …
Halloween–only the best holiday of the year–is quickly encroaching. I’m sure you’ve already considered your Halloween outfit, but what about Halloween-inspired fingernails? Sure, a solid orange or black is always …
You’ve got a nose for sniffing out terrific deals on the latest styles. But when it comes to finding the best budget perfumes, things might get a little trickier. Those …
Rich burgundy, steel gray and hunter green are just some of the beautiful tones you can pick from this fall season when you make your next manicure appointment (or set …
Since I was a wee child, I’ve had a fixation with miniature-sized things. I would spend hours playing with wee-sized fruits and furniture and animals stuffed into dollhouses, and you …
Any serious nail painting guru knows that independent nail polishes are where it’s at in terms of manicure “wow” factor. Sure, Zoya and China Glaze and Essie and OPI are …
A few weeks ago, I was in the kitchen mashing garlic potatoes for a tasty dinner when — all of a sudden — I experienced the traumatic event that is …
Sometimes I’ll do manicures that are so complicated they literally take me the better part of the day to complete. Take my “famous paintings manicure,” for example, which depicts Van …
I’m a major proponent of purchased pedicures. I love walking into a salon and having some other person work his or her magic on my little tootsies. All that scrubbing …
Attention white ladies: If you haven’t heard by now, you shouldn’t be washing your hair every single day. Doing so rids the hair of its natural oils and can even …
Paging Kelly Kapowski and Topanga Lawrence! These watercolor nails design I created is so ‘90s fab that I am not sure what to do with myself. And considering the fact that …
Charisma and Feeling Younger Skin Tints, $18.95 each from Lush I’m going to confide in you all for a second. When it comes to cosmetics, I’m kind of a straightforward …
You never know when inspiration’s going to hit. You could be walking down the street, talking to your hairstylist or taking an afternoon siesta. This particular nail design came to …
The 2012 fall runway did away with spring and summer’s creamy pastels and invited darker, moodier colors into the spotlight. One of fall’s hottest color combinations is black and blue, …
Want to wear a natural makeup look? For most of us, that means perfecting our eyebrow shape, how we maintain our eyebrows, and how we apply eyebrow makeup. Said another …
Can you feel it? The crisp, cool air. The beautiful leaves. The gorgeous leather boots. Ah, fall. It’s almost here, so it’s time we hunker down and find out what …
It’s summertime, which means you want your makeup routine to be as easygoing as possible. A 3-in-1 makeup stick is the perfect solution for applying blush, lipstick and eyeshadow in …
It’s hard to think of the 1920s without conjuring up images of the illustrious flappers, who astonished the world with their fringed dresses, bold makeup, and racy lifestyles. These strong …
Pencil. Liquid. Gel. Cream. These are some of the many labels you’re likely going to see now when browsing the eyeliner section at your beauty spot. It’s a little overwhelming, …