Shimmery purple lids, soft pink lips, gilded cheeks and aqua nails? Oh yes spa girls and beauty mavens, it’s time to trade those dull and broody colors of seasons past for a fresh crop of summer colors. And this season, the makeup trends are brilliant, bright, flirty and teetering on edgy (if you’re bold enough […]
Archives for May 2009
Memorial Day Weekend $49 Spa and Salon Deals
Ready to break out those tank tops, flip-flops and (gasp!) bikinis? To get you in tip-top shape for the hot weather ahead, we’ve rounded up the following seriously sweet spa and salon deals. Glam up for that Memorial day backyard bash or weekend getaway with these exclusive $49 specials, available only from Thursday through Monday, […]
Fatten Up with Max Factor Extreme Lash Plumper
It’s new. It’s super fat. And it’s from a company backed by generations of cosmetic know-how. The new Max Factor 2000 Calorie Extreme Lash Plumper Mascara delivers fatter, thicker lashes with just a few swipes of the brush. Max Factor, as most of you beauty addicts know, was the man credited for coining the term […]
Why Wednesdays Rule: Mid-Week Spa Deals
There’s something about Wednesdays. It’s a day when thoughts of the weekend creep into your psyche while the responsibilities of the week still bear down on your shoulders. I call it the Wednesday wiggle. Apparently, from my quick Wikipedia scan, Wednesday got its name from Woden, which really means Odin, the mythological Norse god of […]
Vacay Beauty Packing and Primping
Gearing up for your summertime getaway? We’re hoping it’s to a spa in some exotic location. But wherever you go, go in style! Amp up your travel savvy with these key items and tips that keep you prepped, practical and pretty. Ziploc sandwich bags are handy and great for snacks and but reusable, washable makeup […]
Yu-Be Moisturizing Body Lotion Gets Spa Boy Seal of Approval
The poor Spa Boy. He lives in a world swathed in flowery balms, sweet-smelling lotions and girly gels and creams. He shuns it all for his simple regimen of washing head to toe in Head & Shoulders and the occasional dousing of sunscreen. “Thanks for that new lotion stuff,” he announced one day. “I like […]