9 ways toward younger-looking skin
No one likes looking older . . . which is why we spend billions of dollars every year on over-the-counter products, prescription creams and fillers, and, most drastically, cosmetic surgery. Do any of these actually work to reduce the signs of aging? In many cases, yes — at least temporarily. But given the considerable costs and potential risks, it's important to be smart in your choices.
Picking the perfect sunglasses for your face
Choosing sunglasses that look great isn't always easy, but you can find the perfect pair by taking a look at your face shape. The easiest way to determine your face shape is to stand in front of your bathroom mirror. Take a piece of soap and trace out the shape of your reflection. Step back and look at what shape the soap drawing resembles. Then, check out these tips on how to find the perfect pair:
The Golden Girls: Best bronzing beauty products
To all the earthy copper, radiant gold and boldly bronze beauty products out there, we'd like to say: Thank you for being a friend. While these items don't give us sassy advice like Sophia Petrillo, quip sarcastically a la Dorothy Zbornak, share flirty banter like Blanche Devereaux, or make us laugh like Rose Nylund does, they do make us look incredibly gorgeous — always a good thing. They're also part of a stunning trend that's both easy to execute and...
Pictures: Feather extensions
Stylist Joanne Farfan of Salon Envy on North Halsted Avenue shows us how feather hair extensions are applied.
Summer makeup picks
Here are some of the products Ellen Warren tested for summer wear. All products are from Ulta (ulta.com).
Lips show their colors
Big news, makeup mavens: Our vintage friend the lipstick is strutting her way back to our kissers in a bevy of cool, creamy nudes and corals.
Self-tanning products have come a long way
The deleterious effects of self-tanning products — streaky brown or Oompa-Loompa orange skin — have faded considerably over the past couple years, due in large part to advances in formulations and delivery methods that make a DIY tan easier to acquire. These advances, coupled with a stronger awareness of sun damage and the potential harmful effects of UV lights in tanning beds, have inspired more of us to slather on the bronze, rather than run the risk of skin cancer or premature...
Goodbye, $30 manicure: Get salon-quality nails at home
When you're on a budget, the first things to go are those "extras," like manicures. But don't despair, we've come up with an effective home manicure that will make you feel as if you've indulged in the salon — and your nails will look amazing to boot.
New beauty products to snatch up
When it comes to beauty products, we're a picky lot. But the following new products passed our real-life road tests with flying colors.
Ultimate beauty survival kit
Be prepared for any beauty emergency - Sarah Smith, Associate Beauty Editor, Martha Stewart Weddings stops by with the Ultimate Beauty Survival Kit that'll have you looking your best: come rain or shine.
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