First, it’s essential to prep your skin. Makeup will only lay as smooth as the skin beneath it. There are a myriad of skin-smoothing products on the market, including at-home peels, that’ll smooth away rough patches, exposing the smooth skin underneath. When you’re shopping for foundation, choose a product based on your skin type. If you have dry skin try a moisturizing formula, and if you have oily skin, use a water-based formula. Don’t just consider your foundation’s texture and consistency. Also look for what’s called color saturation. When youR...

Skin care facials aren’t just day-spa luxuries anymore. Women can now get facials at dermatologists’ offices, hair salons and even gyms! Not every facial is a great experience, though. Sometimes you’re left pink and splotchy; other times it just doesn’t feel good ?- maybe you’re not quite prepared for extractions or are put off by a too-tingly mask on your face. What is the perfect facial? It should be comfortable, relaxing and absolutely custom-tailored to suit your specific skin type and needs. Your aesthetician should ask a lot of questions and do an an...

Smoking. Smoking promotes wrinkles in two ways: First, it causes blood vessels to shrink so you don’t get proper circulation. This leads to reduced oxygen in the skin, which slows down the crucial collagen formation. Second, smoking interferes with the skin’s natural defenses against free radicals. When free radicals occur, skin breaks down. Smoking also increases the risk of some skin cancers. Stress. Some doctors advocate short-term psychotherapy to help alleviate skin symptoms exacerbated by stress. Stress can make many conditions worse, including acne, psoriasis and ecze...

We can honestly say that this past year has been the year of flats: different colors, patterns, looks, etc. And let’s face it, flats are practical and comfortable no matter what anyone says. Although some people might not enjoy wearing them, they’re still 2007’s leading shoe! London Sole’s leopard-print Camilla flat with a sweet red bow adds a wild pizzazz to any outfit. Ideal for dark, skinny jeans, these feline-inspired shoes can also be worn to work with a knit LBD, a white button-down and black pencil skirt, or an oversized sweater and leggings. We bet you&#...

Having the perfect skin is just as important, if not more, as having that perfect dress or those perfect shoes. So why not invest a little more time in your face like you do for your wardrobe? Here are six steps to getting that perfect skin. Step 1: Cleanse Cleanse your face with a gentle, creamy liquid cleanser. Bar soap is not only drying, but it’s not hygienic. The dirt that comes off your hands ends up on your face. Put your liquid cleanser on a ball of cotton and then apply it to your skin. (Your hands just aren’t clean enough!) Make sure you rinse with lukewarm water b...

Sweaters are a hard thing to find: especially one that you like! For the most part, sweaters haven’t changed all that much! A lot of stores still carry the same old styles and let’s face it: we have them! So here are some hot new sweaters that you should not be without this season. A cowl neck cardigan is very sexy paired with jeans or leggings. This one is from A Pea in the Pod. Don’t forget to wear a shirt underneath to keep your tummy as warm as possible. Perfect for moms to be! The wool donegal scrunch neck from Lands’ End is a staple for any winter wardr...

Elle Macpherson may have stumbled upon something very hot- an evening gown with pockets! Although this look is new and different, it can’t hurt to have some pockets handy. So what do you think of her style? I absolutely love her dress, especially the colors. It’s a very classy dress, and although it has pockets, something that’s a little out of the norm, I still find this dress very sexy and practical at the same time. So why not throw some pockets in if you really need them? A little new and different never hurt anyone. I give Elle a thumbs up on this one! ...

So now that you know some of the styles that will be in in 2008, you must know some of the things that you need to stay away from! Out: Super Straight Hair We’ve been stuck with the poker straight hair for quite some time now, but this new year it’ll be a big no no. Try going curly, even if a little bit, or give yourself some volume and waves. Out: Superbright Footwear In 2007, we saw lots and lots of bright shoes including the ugliest of the ugliest: Crocs. Stay away from super bright shoes and instead opt for more neutral colors. Out: Victoria Beckham’s Hair Style V...