Make-up for Moms

For mature women, I keep to matte lipstick. Lips become smaller as we age, so ideally she should switch to sheer or creamy lipstick in light, neutral shades that contain a slight pearlescent glow. She can apply a light highlighter around the perimeter of the lips to enhance their natural lip shape. Lipstick colors can […]

Makeup for Dark & Ebony Skin

We can’t all be super model Alek Wek, and have a barrage of stylists and artists at our beckoned call. So it’s time to learn how to do it ourselves. Foundation for dark Complexion For a perfect makeup, key is the application of foundation. For dark complexion too, it is no different. Make sure to […]

Bespoke-Makeup DIY Eye Makeup Remover & Brush Cleaner

Making your own products is an environmentally friendly way to take care of your skin, and save a few pennies. Results may vary on some brands of waterproof mascara. For gentle cleansing, choose organic and scent-free products where possible. Eye Makeup Remover 1 cup of water 1 1/2 tsp baby shampoo (tearless) 1/8 tsp baby […]

Stay One Step Ahead on Your Wedding Day

Stay one satin-shod step ahead of any marriage-day mishaps by stocking an emergency kit with items like the ones shown here. Make sure it’s close at hand throughout your ceremony and reception, and you’re sure to get hitched without a hitch. For Clothing 1. Sewing kit with needles, thread, buttons, and safety pins 2. Toupee […]

Photo Ready? The Secret is in the Pose.

Having styled for our fair share of photo shoots and spending a lifetime trying to look a few pounds lighter, we’ve come to realize that the secret is in the pose.  There are always a few handy helpers (tanning and gut-sucking Spanx) in the quest to look thinner. Here are five secrets to appearing slim, […]

Expired?

It’s so easy with food to know when it’s better in the bin than on your plate.  But when it comes to beauty products (which so rarely boast a written expiration date) it’s a different story. That handy stamp telling you when it’s time to toss an item isn’t mandatory on your lipstick or face […]