Expired Cosmetics Mean It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Makup Bag
Is your cosmetic case overflowing with stinky makeup? Time to spring clean!
BEAUTY TIPS AND SECRETS…
Look gorgeous at any age with beauty tips and secrets for makeup, hair, skincare so you can feel confident on camera and in daily life.
Avatar Your Image Stamp of the Social Media Kind
Is it time to give your social avatar an Avatar Makeover? Let your social self shine.. We make such fast judgments and while that may not always be in our favor, the truth is that it happens. So why not make the best of your personal brand with your social avatar? I've asked Sharon Daniels, our newest FocusOnStyle Contributor, to share some tips about why it is important to create a more befitting social brand YOU. -- S.H. A great avatar and creative social media marketing is key in today's ever evolving social networking world. It's one of the best ways to attract new clients and create earning opportunities. Scientific research shows people connect to attractive images and faces. With
Spring Makeup Colors Are Bright and Bold
Spring Makeup Tips: I'm in a great makeup mood!
Oscar Hair Amanda Seyfried pulled-back chic chignon
Red Carpet Hairstyle How-To: To balance all the full dresses, a simple and elegant pulled-back chignon bun is order Harry Josh, John Frieda International Creative Consultant, worked his hairstyling magic to create a chic and modern Oscar hairstyle for Amanda Seyfried Here's an Oscar hairstyle tip that you steal from the red carpet into your everyday Spring hair repertoire. What with all the full skirt silhouettes and retro-feminine silhouettes hair worn long and down or piled on top in a high updo just won't work. You need a simple chic pulled back do that still has a shape to be in balance with a full skirt. That's what Amanda Seyfried needed to compliment her Giorgio Armani Privé soft green silk
How to get runway hairstyles like the Modern Geisha Updo
At New York Fashion Week, the Modern Geisha Updo was in order at Costello Tagliapietra for fall 10 but we think you can get the look right now! We always strive to be ahead of the curve and what's a better to get next season's look now than with a few simple runway hair styling tips and tricks? On the runway at Costello Tagliapietra Seen on the runway at the Costello Tagliapietra Fall / Winter 2010 fashion show just last week, the Modern Geisha Updo could be your super glam hair look this weekend! >> Read our Costello Tagliapietra Runway Review Nelson Vercher for The Rita Hazan Salon created modern big hair with a very edgy-- but by no means
Alexander McQueen used makeup to make a statement beyond fashion
Alexander McQueen used makeup & his imagination to create fantasy, rebellion, and edge that was beyond fashion On February 12, the fashion world lost one of their greatest creators. McQueen was a creator and used his imagination to create fantasy, rebellion, and edge to fashion. His unconventional shock tactics earned him the "British Designer of the Year" 4 times during his career. Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Bjork and Sarah Jessica Parker were amongst his clients. Alexander McQueen used makeup to make a statement beyond fashion. Models were sprayed with paint and encased with butterflies at his last fashion show. Pop star Lady Gaga wore 12cm high shoes resembling a lobster claw for one of her videos. The gothic inspired make-up creations
How to get wavy, curly big hair gorgeousness from hairstylist Paul Labrecque
Romantic hairstyle how-to's to make every day Valentine's Day! From runways to the red carpet, beautiful wavy hair and voluminous curls are the modern big hair trends. We have some exciting and easy hairstyling how-to tips from top hairstylist Paul Labrecque, who shares his styling secrets to get muse-like curls and seductive waves at home. >> Get more fabulous hair tips on FocusOnStyle! Glamorous and romantic loose waves are always a coveted hairstyle and a very modern change from pin straight, flat-iron hair that is really reaching its style expiration mark. Hair Tip: Make sure hair is very wet before you begin styling... Apply a curl activating gel and a leave-in conditioner. Paul is partial to his own Paul Labrecque's
Golden Globes Hair: Get Rose Byrne’s stunning hairstyle
Red Carpet Hair Alert: Harry Josh shares hairstyle secrets The Golden Globes are still on TV, and we have the hairstyle how-to's! Rose Byrne looks amazing in her very glamorous, old Hollywood hairstyle. The Golden Globes are still on television. The celebrities have battled the rainy weather. And we have the hairstyle how-to to help you het this gorgeous look before the show is even over with styling secrets from Harry Josh, John Frieda International Creative Consultant. >> Don't miss our Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion Photo Gallery "I went for an old school Hollywood style with a modern twist," said Harry. "The shape and silhouette is classic, but I roughed it up a little and loosened the waves to
Dr. Frank Lipman: Sleep tips for a restful night
Top 10 sleep mistakes and their solutions January can be a funny month for most of us. We're winding down from the holiday hoopla and thinking ahead to next month's Fashion Week mayhem. It's also the perfect storm to wreck havoc on our sleep schedule. For now, and for always, here are Dr. Lipman's wellness tips for a good night's sleep. More from Dr. Lipman Although we may not like to admit it, many of the sleep problems we experience are the result of bad habits and behaviors. We stay up late or sleep in late. We eat foods that disagree with us or enjoy a drink late at night, oblivious to their disruptive impact on our sleep rhythms. Over
Beauty tips to look slimmer
Out with the old and in with the new you! Happy New Year from Paris! If you're like me, you may be motivated to trim down immediately after all the holiday goodies! I felt snug in my skirt so I decided to get back on track! There are easy ways to create a slimmer look depending on the shape of your face. Don't worry about your double chin, you'll be fine if you get back into the swing of things. Concentrate on your eyes with a nice shadow-liner-mascara combination that draws attention to your personality. When you get ready for blush, there are certain things you need to know to get that slimming effect you're looking for. Choose your blush
New Year Resolutions for Wellness by Dr Frank Lipman
Timeless advice to stay vital and well from our archives… 20 ways to add MORE to your life, this year and forever! When I qualified as a Doctor at 25 years old, I thought I knew everythingthere was to know about health and medicine. By the age of 30, I realized my medical training was limited and I didn’t really know much about health and wellness. So I went on a journey of discovery to expand my horizons and studied acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Functional medicine, nutrition, yoga and Buddhism. By 50, I realized my life training was limited too as my daughter (a teenager at the time) was pointing out “how stupid” I was. And now that I am 55,
Mineral Makeup Tips and Tricks
Brigitte Bigeard says you don't need much to get a fantastic result! Have you noticed that mineral makeup is a big deal and not sure why? It's all in the ingredients but most of us don't even know what's in makeup to begin with! Most mineral foundations contain no oil, talc or fragrance which is nice for sensitive or problem skintypes. The foundations available are made to be natural looking pigments, many offer a low spf for better coverage and protection. If you aren't sure which kind to get, your skin type will determine what's best for you. Powder is best for oily skin providing a nice fresh feel and staying shine free. It is also wonderful for a matte
Dr. Frank Lipman: The right foods that bring out the best in your genes
10 Ways Your Food Can Bring Out the Best in Your Genes As we are nose-diving into the holiday season most of us are thinking about how we will end up fitting into our jeans. Dr. Frank Lipman shares how the right food can bring out the best in your genes for a healthier life. There are multiple factors in your diet, environment and lifestyle that affect your genes and how you age. Many of these are within your control. Of all the factors, diet is the easiest to control and probably the most important determinant of how our genes are expressed. As we are nose-diving into the holiday season most of us are thinking about how we will end