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Stand out at a party with one of these hip, and easy-to-do, costumes
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 Halloween costumes can be tricky. You don’t want to look cheesy or lame, but you also don’t want to be so creative/weird that no one gets what your costume is. Luckily, we’ve pulled together some foolproof costume ideas for this year. The best part? Most of them don’t require you to buy a costume, just get creative with makeup and the clothes in your closet!
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Stars with curves set the best and worst examples for maximizing full-figured beauty
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 Why hide your beauty behind boring hair and sack-like clothes? Take your cues from curvy celebs who are acing the beauty test, and a few who’ll be staying after school.
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When smog attacks, these 10 lifestyle habits will keep you glowing
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 Bright lights, big city … big zit? Several studies have suggested that smog could be stressing out — even damaging — human skin cells, depleting them of valuable substances like Vitamin E. So what’s a city girl to do? Adopt these 10 lifestyle habits and send those pesky skin irritants packing.
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Be the chicest girl on the block with one of these cutting-edge ‘dos
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 Are you tired of summer’s beachy waves (or just putting your hair up in a pony to beat the heat)? Us too. Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s time to embrace some new looks! Check out these 13 styles — all of them are sure to get you noticed (and almost all of them are a snap to do). Find the one that’s right for you now!
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Expand your beauty know-how with the expert tips we picked up backstage at New York Fashion Week
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 The hairstylists and makeup artists working in the trenches backstage at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week know a thing or two about how to camouflage dark circles, eliminate frizz and even add a youthful glow to not-so-youthful skin. Here, the top tricks real chicks like us (who don’t have a hairstylist or makeup artist on speed dial) can use to look our best.
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As I’ve stated before, I’m a big sucker for both lip gloss and cute packaging. I’ve been a huge fan of Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer for a long time now, but have tried few of their other products. Anything with a crown on it draws my attention and I was first drawn to Smashbox Reign Lip Gloss by the cute packaging of the box and the crown charm attached to the gloss. I love peach lip glosses, NARS Orgasm is my all time favorite, but this one comes in close second. It goes on smooth, not sticky, and gives a hint of color. The color is very neutral and would be flattering on all skin shades. I loved that it was moisturizing and long lasting without being sticky. There’s nothing worse (or less cute) than a breeze coming by and getting your hair in your gloss. Overall, I loved Smashbox Reign Lip Gloss and would definitely recommend that everyone check it out.
You can pick up Smashbox Reign Lip Gloss at your local Sephora. Sephora also offers a decent selection if you’re trying to do some Green shopping too.
Other products in the Smashbox Reign Collection include :
Smashbox Reign Jet Set Palette, Reign
: This best-selling waterproof formula is housed in a mirrored airtight compact with a mini arced liner brush for flawless application. Includes 3 new shades and our best-selling deep black shade. Our innovative gel-based liner stays blendable for 60 seconds then dries to a smudge-proof, budge-proof finish that lasts all day. A must-have for smoky eyes.
Smashbox Reign Fusion Blush (Originally $32!), Regal
: Matte peachy nude, Shimmery peachy nude. Give cheeks a sensual glow with this dual-toned blush in both matte and shimmer shades, housed in a gorgeous mirrored compact.
I’m a total sucker for cute packaging on products, and the Michael Kors Very Hollywood Solid Perfume Cocktail Ring is no exception. I love the look of oversize cocktail rings and the fact that this one carries the latest scent from Michael Kors just makes it even better. It would take your look of basic jeans and a well fitting top from casual enough to go motorhome towing to glamorous. Even the original bottle would be a lovely way to perk up the top of any vanity. Very Hollywood contains notes of mandarin, gardenia, and vetiver.
You can pick up the Michael Kors Very Hollywood Solid Perfume Cocktail Ring from Sephora.
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We challenged TotalBeauty.com readers to put different beauty product lines to the test — see their results here |
 Plenty of women (like our testers) could use a complexion boost. To the rescue, TotalBeauty.com: We provided the new Olay Pro-X products and department store products for their pampering pleasure, and they offered honest, real-time results. See how each brand fared in this eight-week skincare faceoff.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year, beauty.com is helping. All you have to do is purchase any product with a Cancer and Careers seal and participating brands will donate a portion of sales to help women who are surviving cancer access resources as they learn to balance work and treatment. Brands such as philosophy, L’OCCITANE, Fresh, and more are helping. There are also several special editions of best selling products. Buy products to benefit Cancer & Careers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Beauty.com.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Eyeshadow Base
: One of the best eye shadow primers out there. If you’ve been hesitant about spending the money on this primer before, then re-consider now. Read my review of Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion and How to De-Pot Urban Decay Primer Potion to learn more.
philosophy hope in a jar, original formula
: This has long been called one of the absolute best moisturizers out there. It works great on all skin types and will help prevent skin damage. Using a good moisturizer morning and night is one of the most important things you can do to help your skin. Read my Five Beauty Habits To Start Now to learn other ways to help your skin.
Anastasia WCRF Awareness Tweezer
: Having well groomed eyebrows can be what makes or breaks your look. There’s no need to pluck them down to slivers, as natural groomed brows are the current trend. But, we can all benefit by plucking the stray hairs. It’s amazing what a huge difference such a small thing can make. It can really open up your entire eye area and make you look well groomed, even if all you have on is moisturizer.
Frederic Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Cream
: If you’re usually in a hurry in the mornings, this glossing cream is the perfect styling product for you. You’ll love it so much, it will have a permanent place on your counter by the Grohe faucet. It fights frizz, adds shine, and works on every hair type.
MTV Reality show Alum’s Lo Bosworth and Lauren Conrad (both appeared on Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and The Hills) were recently seen out an about. Lauren Conrad sported a boyfriend blazer with skinny jeans and a chain strap quilted Chanel purse. The blazer and skinny jeans combination is great for an occasion. Lo Bosworth was spotted wearing the 7 For All Mankind Josefina Boyfriend Jean in Vintage California with a striped rugby shirt. Note how they are wearing matching shoes.
Denim from 7 For All Mankind has long been a celebrity favorite. Recently, Miley Cyrus was seen out in a pair of super destroyed skinny jeans that were actually the 7 For All Mankind Roxanne Skinny Jeans in Super Vintage Nakita. Launched in 2000, 7 For All Mankind remains to be the best selling of all designer denim lines. With their mix of classic and trendy cuts and styles, it’s no wonder that they do so well. They really do offer something to every type of customer out there.
To read more about Lo Bosworth and to see more pictures, check out the post Lo Bosworth in 7 For All Mankind on ShopLaundry.
Logical Harmony is a fashion & beauty blog based out of the San Francisco Bay Area run by Tashina. This blog focuses on fashion, cruelty free & vegan beauty, celebrity style, diet, and lifestyle. Glamour magazine Glambassador. This site is iFabbo & Total Beauty approved. [...]
