In Defense of the Chronically Late Mom


Updated 02/09/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mom's Defense For Being Late For School

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about being late for school. If I were to wear a scarlet letter it would be T. T for tardy. T for turd ball. T for totally inept mother. We are late for school with such alarming Read more

25 Pretty, Cool Summer Music Festival Style Ideas


Updated 06/10/11 12:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Summer Music Festival Hair and Makeup Ideas 2011-06-01 06:00:00

If you're headed to a music festival soon (whether it's Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Lollapalooza, or Burning Man), you're going to want to look cool. Between heat, humidity, and the wildness of festival style, though, it can be hard to figure out how to look good, fit in, and camp out for a few days. That's why these ideas should help you along, whether you want to look pretty and stay out of the sun, Read more

Nina Dobrev Wears Extensions For Nylon


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Nina Dobrev Covers Nylon's February 2012 Issue

The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev is Nylon's February cover girl, and we were surprised by her very un-Elena front-page look. Nina wore big winged liner and unstructured braids that incorporated Featherlocks clip-in feather hair extensions. It's not a hairstyle we're used to seeing on her, but it was actually her idea; Nina apparently brought feather extensions to the cover shoot as part of Read more

5 Ways to Break Your Beauty Routine Out of the Winter Doldrums


Updated 01/25/12 8:11 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

New Makeup and Hair to Try, January 2012

The days are getting longer again, but we're still far from the halcyon days of short shorts and sunshine. Don't let the hoarfrost get you down, though. Just because the weather outside is frightful, that doesn't mean your everyday look can't be delightful. These five style ideas are designed to put you back in a good mood, whether you need a way to defeat hat hair or want makeup that looks Read more

Before and After: How to Wear Makeup For the Perfect Picture


Updated 01/24/12 9:02 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Before and After Makeover From Gucci Westman

I've sometimes wished a professional makeup artist was on hand for a consultation before my photo was taken. The opportunity for that to actually happen arose this week, when Revlon's Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman volunteered her makeover services. Gucci, who's worked with the likes of Cameron Diaz and Kim Kardashian, walked me through the steps she used to get my visage ready for the Read more

Free and Inexpensive Ways to Treat Yourself


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Free Ways to Treat Yourself

Sometimes we just need a break! OnSugar blogger Everyday Baby Steps shares free and inexpensive ways to treat yourself. The other day I wrote about how my new hairstyle has improved my outlook. I also mentioned that I'm fortunate enough to blog for a wonderful local hair salon, and I'm able to trade my writing services for hair and beauty treatments. It's an awesome exchange! Even if you're Read more

Makeup Ideas: Nighttime Eyes


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Eye Makeup Ideas For Night

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: If you spend most of the year wearing safe nudes or neutrals, a New Year's Eve bash is the perfect moment to throw caution (like confetti) to the wind. Here, a few last-minute tips on how to get eyes worthy of a year-end finale. Add some shimmer. Look for metallic versions of your favorite shades. "That's always going to be a Read more

Link Time: 12 Unique and Timeless Beauties


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Beauty News For December 28, 2011

12 women who are as unforgettable as they are unusual — Glo Here's an idea: metallic nails for New Year's — InStyle No, shampoo probably won't make you gain weight — Stylelist Why does everything female-related have to be pink? This little girl's righteous outrage is hilarious — Refinery 29 Model Karlie Kloss had a huge 2011 — Huffington Post Postholiday shopping is the new holiday Read more