Ombre, a French word that means shaded or graduated tone, is so popular right now that you’ll see it applied almost anywhere from makeup to hair color, textiles and confections. So, it comes as no surprise that it’s also often used in interior decorations. One way to apply it to your home’s interior is through ...
With the rich pigmentation of a MAC lipstick but the moisturization of a nourishing lip balm (and bestseller of the year, according to The Frisky), Revlon’s ColorBurst Lip Butters have the beautysphere hooked–but if its range of pinks, reds, and deep plums are too intense for you, don’t throw it out just yet! Here are ...
2012: Another year, another new you. Hot new hair colors and styles are always hitting the salons. Whether you are blonde, red, gray or brunette there is always a new color you can try even if it’s not one of the hottest shades. The color you choose might be something totally new to you, and ...
I like to do my own manicures. The nail salon is pricey. And too many times I’ve left a nail salon wondering about their cleanliness. The reality is that a salon manicure, aside from gel or acrylic, doesn’t really last me any longer than one that I would give myself. There are plenty of fun ...
Different fabrics may take dye differently. For example, in England my friends and I gathered Elderberries that grew along a garden path. Cooking the berries smelled fantastic. We added mordant to our hand spun yarns and placed them in the dyepot. The wool came out a burgundy color, which we expected. The silk placed in ...
I rarely leave the house without a smokey eye, but my wallet could do without the costs of keeping up this timeless look–thankfully, a frugal streak in me keeps my finances in balance. To keep your finances in check as well, here are three frugal tips for creating a sensual smokey eye. Use Gel Eyeliner ...
This year’s summer style is feminine, flirty, yet often even sporty. Solids, nudes, silver/grays and sheers will all work for the tall women’s dress this summer. Metallic accents have come back, as have ruffles in some instances, and lacy femininity is showing itself off again. This comes with a touch of naughty in the lingerie ...