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Posted 20 January 2012 | 5:43 pm by Anita Rivas
A majority of us start off the New Year with that tired “I need to lose weight” resolution. However, as the year progresses we tend to fall back into our old habits of over indulgence by over-eating and over-drinking. It’s true: a glass of red wine with dinner, or even a square piece of dark chocolate can be beneficial to ones health–but the portion is just that. A single glass of red wine and a single square piece of dark chocolate, NOT the entire box or full bottle of wine. However, before you start restricting yourself or even resort to logical extremes by counting every calorie, fat, gram, etc.: take a look at what the experts have to say about “The 5…
Posted 20 January 2012 | 4:28 pm by Caitlin Murphy
The Golden Globes Awards were Hollywood’s chance to party while celebrating the best in both movies and television. The show also kicked off the award seasons red carpet, where gorgeous stars sport fabulous dresses and jaw dropping jewels–and this year’s celebrities did not disappoint. Million dollar diamonds aside, there were a few stand out fashion trends from the 2012 Golden Globes that every woman can enjoy incorporating into her wardrobe. 1. Deep Peacock Blues: Sophia Vergara, Berenice Bejo, Freida Pinto and Laura Linney were all wearing beautiful shades of the bright, saturated blue. This color is so flattering on just about every skin tone, it gives a regal appearance an…
Posted 26 January 2012 | 1:43 pm by Caitlin Murphy
Who doesn’t love the way their hair looks right after stepping out of the salon? Those glistening highlights and glossy shades can’t help but make you feel beautiful and incredibly confident. But how do you keep your color looking fabulous long after you’ve left the salon chair? Enter Kerastase’s Chroma line! The Kerastase products are celebrity favorites and have won numerous awards from magazines such as InStyle and Allure. When you have new color, you want to avoid harsh shampoos that can strip your hair of those heavenly highlights, beautiful browns, and ravishing reds. That’s why Kerastase’s Bain Chroma Riche shampoo is the perfect place to start. It’s ex…
Posted 27 January 2012 | 10:05 am by Grace Gold
Posted, 1/26/12, by Nicole Gordon Levine in Assocation with Grace Gold The author wearing curly and straight styles, using Amika Obliphica Oil Treatment Amika has a reputation for designing heat styling tools decked out in cheeky and fun prints – and more recently, a line of nutrient-rich hair care products. I’m usually testing makeup for beauty reviews, so it’s not everyday that I fall for a haircare product. But after receiving the deluxe-sized sample of Amika Obliphica Oil Treatment in my Birchbox, I fell he…
Posted 24 January 2012 | 3:02 pm by Tanya Sharma
Scented nail polish is nothing new – an understatement, considering women as far back as the 17th century employed heady roses and other flowers to create luxurious varnishes. Today, brands like Revlon and Rimmel have both capitalized on the revived trend, offering up whopping selections of brazen colors fragranced with fresh, fruity notes. It was only a matter of time before a beloved high-end brand brought its own magic to the mix. The new Dior Vernis Garden Party nail polishes ($23 each) are enjoying plenty of hype right now. Available in two spring-fresh shades guaranteed to put anyone in a sort of warm weather-crazed state of mind, the Garden Party range includes Waterlily (a soft h…
Posted 23 January 2012 | 5:11 pm by Christina Marrale
Skin and it’s ability to regenerate will always fascinate me. When we are young, skin regenerates its surface area every two to three weeks on the epidermal layer, meaning it replaces the old skin cells with the new! Yet, when we age the process slows down due to sun exposure, environmental pollution, breakdown of collagen, lack of moisture and more (sounds fun, doesn’t it?) No worries my friends, there is hope!! Sure, anti-aging products and a good regimen will help to prevent and maintain the skin, but exfoliation will take it to another level. When you keep up on exfoliating, everything improves from the way skincare absorbs, to the way makeup lies onto the face, to a younger looking…