Dark circles under the eyes can give your face a less than youthful glow. Even if you have no other lines or wrinkles, those bags under your eyes can make you age instantly. Thankfully, there are many different ways you can prevent and treat dark circles, and there’s no better way to do that than with homemade remedies that you can find in your own kitchen. Keep below to learn how you can stop dark circles. #1. Drink Water One of the most important steps in preventing dark circles is drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. Water is not only beneficial in preventing dark circles, but also ...

If you’re not too sure about what to wear this holiday season to all your parties, don’t panic: there’s still time! But while we’re on this subject, I just wanted to highlight some major holiday fashion no-nos to so many people tend to make. So while you’re rummaging through your closet to find that perfect something, keep these fashion no-nos in mind and look your best this holiday season. #1. Wearing too Many Sparkles Sparkly dress? Check! Sparkly shoes? Check! Sparkly makeup? Check! Looking like a Christmas tree? Check! Bottom line here? Keep the sparkles and...

Finally, someone thought to make eyeshadow designed to match your exact eye color in the form of CoverGirl’s Exact Eyelights which come in 4 different shades for blue eyes, green eyes, brown eyes, and hazel eyes. What’s even better is that these eyeshadow compacts come complete with instructions on how and where to apply every color so that your eyes look divine in any light. The palettes also come with an extra brush that you can use for the allover color. CoverGirl Exact Eyelights are perfect for subtle and beginner eyemakeup applications…it just takes the guesswork of wher...

If you haven’t already started your holiday shopping, now is the time to do it. Why? Because right now you get the best sales and the best stuff, without all the crazy holiday crowds! But before you head out the door, make sure you check out these holiday shopping tips to better help you make the most out of your money. Tip #1: Shop Early If you’re on a budget, there is no better advice than to shop early. First, make a list of all the people you need to buy for, and slowly start buying what you need, whenever you see it on sale. The more you wait, the more expensive things are go...

These days it can be hard to afford all the new, fancy beauty products that decorate the shelves, especially the good ones that contain natural ingredients and claim to do wonders. But why spend money on something that you can whip up at home? I mean let’s face it, you don’t even really know what’s in those products, plus you get rid of all the chemicals and extra gunk that’s not really needed. This is one of my absolute favorite face masks; the avocado carrot cream mask. This is the perfect mask for rebuilding skin collagen, improve tone and texture of skin and minimi...

Don’t deny it…you know you look absolutely stunning when you go all out and amplify your three weapons to their maximum – meaning your hair, lashes, and lips of course! There’s nothing better than big, voluminous hair, long, flirty lashes and full, pouty lips. So next time you head out the door, think about that and get started on your mini makeover. Here’s how! AMPLIFY YOUR HAIR Big hair is a must-have so after you get out of the shower, work a thickening mousse through your hair to give your roots a nice lift. Blow-dry until almost dry. Gather medium siz...

We all have them and we all hate them, but how can we minimize those gross, enlarged pores? Well the fact of the matter is that you can’t get rid of them…just make them less visible. Why? Because pores are a part of your skin: they’re actually the little openings from where your hair grows, so if you somehow managed to completely eliminate your pores, your skin would be in a lot of trouble because it wouldn’t be able to push the hair follicle out or the oil that your skin  needs for natural protection. So if we can’t remove them, we might as well try to make them...

It’s that season again where we tend to eat a little too much, drink a little too much, and spend like crazy. Fortunately, you can at least keep your holiday party looks in check with some much-needed pre and post-party preparations. So if you’re hitting up a few parties this holiday season, make sure your makeup stays put all through the night and that in the morning, you look as fresh as ever. Pre-Party Prep Prep Your Skin Before applying all your makeup, make sure your skin is clean and exfoliated. Use a good, gentle exfoliator and rub onto face in slow, circular motions. The ...