Top Fall 2009 Beauty Trends: Hair

September 9, 2009 07:26 AM | Comments (1) | Posted in Fashion+BeautyBeauty Advice GuidesFall Fashion 2009

Now that it’s August, it’s time to start thinking ahead to fall. We’re less worried about raking leaves and more concerned with bigger issues at hand—like how we should be boosting our beauty routine to suit the season. Fortunately, the fall runway shows and style powers-that-be have given us plenty of hints as to what we should be thinking beauty-wise in the cooler days to come. Our top ten trends to try:

Lands’ End Gets Green

September 2, 2009 07:00 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in Fashion+BeautyBack to SchoolFashion News

What: Just in time for back to school, the apparel giant Lands’ End is launching a brand new line of eco-friendly backpacks, messenger bags, and lunch boxes. Designed with recycled fabric made from discarded plastic bottles, the six-product collection ranges in price from $24.50—for the eco-friendly tote—to $129.50—for the all-in-one with wheels.

What They Say:
“At Lands’ End, we always look for ways to develop new and innovative products that our customers will value and appreciate,” says Shannon Lelouch, director of product development at Lands’ End. “The new Eco-friendly ...

SkinCare CO Thinks You Should Worry About Wrinkles

August 31, 2009 08:06 AM | Comments (3) | Posted in Fashion+BeautyBeauty AdviceFashion News

What: Skincare products that promise to turn back the hands of time are nothing new. And thanks to our indoctrinated obsession with looking as young as humanly possible, they’ll be around for a long time. But how legit are they? A French skincare company, Clarins, thinks that today’s modern young woman (between the age of 25 and 35) should start worrying about wrinkles now, not later. The earlier they use anti-aging creams, the better. (Apparently.) So they’re hopping on a newish trend: marketing anti-aging products to 20 and 30 somethings.

What They Say:

“Stress, lack of sleep and ...

Hard Candy Goes to Wal-Mart

August 26, 2009 04:30 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in Fashion+BeautyFashion News

What: Hard Candy cosmetics, the rocker-chic makeup brand best known for its wildly colored nail polishes and eye shadows sold at upscale retail stores, is becoming a little more budget friendly. The company has announced plans to produce a lower-priced cosmetics line specifically for Wal-Mart, which will start rolling out in stores nationwide beginning in September. 

What They Say:
“The cosmetics will range in price from $5 to $10, or $6.40 on average, and are designed to appeal to 18- to 35-year-old women who are looking to have fun with their makeup.”

Flip-Flops = Fatal?

August 17, 2009 07:52 AM | Comments (2) | Posted in Fashion+BeautyFashion News

What: They say ignorance is bliss. And that’s definitely true in this case. Two brave journalists put our favorite summertime footwear - flip-flops - to the test. They each wore a pair of flip-flop for four days straight, in notoriously dirty NYC, and then took them to a lab. What they discovered was pretty disturbing. It seems that fecal bacteria and E. coli are the least of our concerns - while these bacteria showed up on the reporters’ (scary) sandals, it’s the “Staphylococcus aureus” that really worried everyone. This germ can not only make you sick if it enters your bloodstream, ...

Top 5 Bikinis Under $50

July 27, 2009 06:00 PM | Comments (0) | Posted in Fashion+BeautyTrend for Less

Summer’s on its last legs, but there are still plenty of months for swimming ahead of us (especially if you live down south). Now’s the time to take advantage of great swimwear deals. To get you started, we’ve tracked down five bikinis that won’t hurt your budget. Whether you’re looking for a suit that will flatter your curvy figure or you’re going retro, we’ve got a bikini (or two) for you.

Pink Wireless Push-up Top and Belted Scoop Bottom, $22.99 and $17.99, from Victoria’s Secret

Retro Dot Twist Bandeau and Solid Cinched Hipster Bottoms, $9.99 each, from Delias

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Top 5 Shorts Under $50

July 23, 2009 08:53 AM | Comments (0) | Posted in Fashion+BeautyTrend for Less

Whether you’re aching to show off those fantastic legs of yours, or you’re not really all that warmed up to the idea of wearing shorts, no matter how warm it gets outside (they’ve always been way unforgiving of your figure), we’ve got a very chic collection of budget-friendly shorts right here. And they just may get you rethinking this often overlooked clothing item. Shorts can be worn out on the town, and they’re not always dull when they’re denim. See for yourself with this selection. Afraid of baring too much? Wear a long sleeve top and you’ll feel comfy out and about.

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What to Buy at a Dollar Store

July 22, 2009 08:28 AM | Comments (2) | Posted in Fashion+Beauty

There’s nothing like a good dollar store, but how do you know if what you’re getting is really a bargain or just junk? The September Issue of ShopSmart Magazine gives us the answers, with a great story on what one should, and shouldn’t, buy from the local dollar store. Here’s some tips:

Free Ulta Hair Care Clinic

July 9, 2009 07:02 AM | Comments (1) | Posted in Fashion+Beauty

It’s time to call summer 2009 as the summer of free beauty clinics (see Sephora’s Free Make Up clinics). ULTA stores nationwide are stepping in to help women reinvent their coifs during these hot and hazy summer months.  Starting Sunday July 5th, the Salon at ULTA’s pro Designers will host a series of FREE workshops demonstrating the techniques we need to know to create salon styles at home.  Choose from two customized workshops:

Turn Up the Volume- Learn quick tricks to create maximum volume, boost and body
Workshop Schedule

  * Sunday, July 5th - 11:00am-1:00pm
  * Saturday, ...