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Showing newest 14 of 15 posts from March 2010. Show older posts
Showing newest 14 of 15 posts from March 2010. Show older posts
Monday, March 29, 2010
Madame Madeline discount + free gift
Limited time offer at www.MadameMadeline.com (which I love)
Soft pink
* MAC Moisturelush Cream
* Smashbox Photo Finish Light
* MAC Studio Tech NC25
* MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1
* NYC translucent pressed powder
* MAC Sculpt & Shape in Bone Beige/ Emphasize
* Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner
* Covergirl VolumeExact mascara
* MAC eye brows in Lingering
* Ardell Wispies
* MAC Sable e/s
* MAC Da Bling e/s
* MAC Nylon e/s
* MAC Well Dressed blush
* MAC Porcelain Pink MSF
* MAC Angel lipstick
* MAC Pink Treat lip liner
* MAC Florabundance lipglass
Friday, March 26, 2010
Where diet meets skin
Have you ever wondered how you could easily get better skin? A way to get healthy skin without spending a fortune on products that you're just going to have to keep replacing? Of course you have. You're lying to yourself if you say you haven't. Well we all know that what you eat effects your overall health, but we may not always know which foods and drinks benefit which parts of your body most. Some foods aid in bone strength and density, certain foods keep your heart healthy, and there are also foods that help your skin stay balanced and in tip top shape. While you do need to replace food constantly, it will nourish your entire body not just your skin like face products do. Read on for information on some foods you may want to add to your diet and why, or just learn about how the things you're already eating are benefiting your skin and not just your appetite.
It's a no brainer that water is number one on the list of what you need to be consuming to get clear, glowing skin. But do you know why? It's not just because skin hydrated, which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but it also improves circulation and blood flow to your skin, which helps keep it looking radiant. The old recommendation of eight glasses of water a day is pretty much spot on - you should be taking in a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day. Really not that hard to accomplish, especially if you start replacing other beverages in your diet with water (which you should be doing anyway, for your overall health and weight).
Not everyone loves seafood, but for those of us who do here's another excuse to eat it: Salmon, tuna, halibut, cod, shrimp, snapper, sardines, crab, and oysters all contain minerals that are great for your skin. Coenzyme Q10 and selenium can be found singularly or together in the fish I've listed above and both of them protect your skin cells from free radicals. What is a free radical? A free radical is an atom (or molecule) that has an uneven amount of electrons around it - there is one electron without a buddy. This means the positive charge from the protons outweighs the negative charge from the electrons, and because of this, the atom attracts any available electron. The problem with that is the free radical will pick up electrons from other atoms, which in turn converts those other atoms into secondary free radicals, setting up a chain reaction which can cause substantial biological damage. Coenzyme Q10 and selenium prevent this the chain reaction from occurring. While this whole free radical deal applies to more than just skin, the mineral and antioxidant we're referring to are big ones for protecting your epidermis.
So let's say you hate seafood and won't eat it, nor will you eat anything else that contains coenzyme Q10 and selenium (like button mushrooms)- then what do you do? Not that these things will protect you 100% anyway, but for the sake of the lesson lets say you get no protection from free radicals. What can you do to repair the damage that's been done? Antioxidants. They're a thing that's hard to miss these days, being that like, half the foods out there boast about being rich in antioxidants, but they will slow down the damage that's been done (they do prevent, as well) by free radicals. Berries, tomatoes, beans, spinach, and tangerines are all good for taking in antioxidants. Vitamin C is another on the list of what you can use to undo the damage (as well as protect your skin from the sun). I'm pretty sure we're all aware that citrus fruits are good sources of Vitamin C, but did you know that broccoli, strawberries, and red bell peppers are also great sources of it?
Protecting your skin from the sun is hugely important when it comes to the health of it. We all know about sunscreen, but as I briefly mentioned above, Vitamin C will do that as well. And in sticking with the alphabet; Vitamin E is an antioxidant that does the same thing. You can find it in nuts, olives, asparagus, and vegetable oils. Another benefit of Vitamin E is it's a natural anti-inflammatory, so if you're prone to swelling in your face at all, having Vitamin E rich foods in your diet should give you the steady benefit of reducing that. Last on this antioxidant kick is green tea - pretty easy to find these days.
If you suffer from dry and flaky skin, increasing your Vitamin A intake can help to hydrate the lower layers of your skin. Carrots, orange, eggs, and low fat dairy products are all good sources of it. Along with that, essential fatty acids (omega-3s and omega-6s) keep your skin from getting dry. Essential fatty acids leave your skin looking smooth, young, and fresh. Add these into your diet with olive and canola oils, flax, and salmon (like you really needed another excuse, right?).
So there you have it, easy ways to get better, healthier skin (and not just on your face!) without breaking the bank. Many of the meals you already eat contain a bunch of these things, but eating them in raw form (or as close to it as you can) is the way to get the highest possible benefits. Why not add some new things to your grocery shopping list, or sweet talk your man into taking you out to a snazzy seafood restaurant? You could even use it as a good excuse for a pot luck girls night with your friends. However you do it, the bottom line is that making sure you get plenty of these vitamins and minerals will do wonders for your hide - which isn't just about looks, but underlying health as well.
Food Network
WHFoods
WebMD
Yahoo Health
It's a no brainer that water is number one on the list of what you need to be consuming to get clear, glowing skin. But do you know why? It's not just because skin hydrated, which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but it also improves circulation and blood flow to your skin, which helps keep it looking radiant. The old recommendation of eight glasses of water a day is pretty much spot on - you should be taking in a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day. Really not that hard to accomplish, especially if you start replacing other beverages in your diet with water (which you should be doing anyway, for your overall health and weight).
Not everyone loves seafood, but for those of us who do here's another excuse to eat it: Salmon, tuna, halibut, cod, shrimp, snapper, sardines, crab, and oysters all contain minerals that are great for your skin. Coenzyme Q10 and selenium can be found singularly or together in the fish I've listed above and both of them protect your skin cells from free radicals. What is a free radical? A free radical is an atom (or molecule) that has an uneven amount of electrons around it - there is one electron without a buddy. This means the positive charge from the protons outweighs the negative charge from the electrons, and because of this, the atom attracts any available electron. The problem with that is the free radical will pick up electrons from other atoms, which in turn converts those other atoms into secondary free radicals, setting up a chain reaction which can cause substantial biological damage. Coenzyme Q10 and selenium prevent this the chain reaction from occurring. While this whole free radical deal applies to more than just skin, the mineral and antioxidant we're referring to are big ones for protecting your epidermis.
So let's say you hate seafood and won't eat it, nor will you eat anything else that contains coenzyme Q10 and selenium (like button mushrooms)- then what do you do? Not that these things will protect you 100% anyway, but for the sake of the lesson lets say you get no protection from free radicals. What can you do to repair the damage that's been done? Antioxidants. They're a thing that's hard to miss these days, being that like, half the foods out there boast about being rich in antioxidants, but they will slow down the damage that's been done (they do prevent, as well) by free radicals. Berries, tomatoes, beans, spinach, and tangerines are all good for taking in antioxidants. Vitamin C is another on the list of what you can use to undo the damage (as well as protect your skin from the sun). I'm pretty sure we're all aware that citrus fruits are good sources of Vitamin C, but did you know that broccoli, strawberries, and red bell peppers are also great sources of it?
Protecting your skin from the sun is hugely important when it comes to the health of it. We all know about sunscreen, but as I briefly mentioned above, Vitamin C will do that as well. And in sticking with the alphabet; Vitamin E is an antioxidant that does the same thing. You can find it in nuts, olives, asparagus, and vegetable oils. Another benefit of Vitamin E is it's a natural anti-inflammatory, so if you're prone to swelling in your face at all, having Vitamin E rich foods in your diet should give you the steady benefit of reducing that. Last on this antioxidant kick is green tea - pretty easy to find these days.
If you suffer from dry and flaky skin, increasing your Vitamin A intake can help to hydrate the lower layers of your skin. Carrots, orange, eggs, and low fat dairy products are all good sources of it. Along with that, essential fatty acids (omega-3s and omega-6s) keep your skin from getting dry. Essential fatty acids leave your skin looking smooth, young, and fresh. Add these into your diet with olive and canola oils, flax, and salmon (like you really needed another excuse, right?).
So there you have it, easy ways to get better, healthier skin (and not just on your face!) without breaking the bank. Many of the meals you already eat contain a bunch of these things, but eating them in raw form (or as close to it as you can) is the way to get the highest possible benefits. Why not add some new things to your grocery shopping list, or sweet talk your man into taking you out to a snazzy seafood restaurant? You could even use it as a good excuse for a pot luck girls night with your friends. However you do it, the bottom line is that making sure you get plenty of these vitamins and minerals will do wonders for your hide - which isn't just about looks, but underlying health as well.
Sources
Science Made SimpleFood Network
WHFoods
WebMD
Yahoo Health
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Stereotypical pinup
Just for a day of job hunting :)
* MAC Moisturelush Cream
* Smashbox Photo Finish Light
* MAC Studio Tech NC25
* MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1
* NYC translucent pressed powder
* MAC Sculpt & Shape in Bone Beige/ Emphasize (for contouring AND eyeshadow)
* Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner
* Covergirl VolumeExact mascara
* MAC eye brows in Lingering
* Ardell Wispies
* MAC Pinch Me blush
* MAC By Candlelight MSF
* Benefit Siren lip pencil
* NYX Hebe ipstick
* MAC Moisturelush Cream
* Smashbox Photo Finish Light
* MAC Studio Tech NC25
* MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1
* NYC translucent pressed powder
* MAC Sculpt & Shape in Bone Beige/ Emphasize (for contouring AND eyeshadow)
* Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner
* Covergirl VolumeExact mascara
* MAC eye brows in Lingering
* Ardell Wispies
* MAC Pinch Me blush
* MAC By Candlelight MSF
* Benefit Siren lip pencil
* NYX Hebe ipstick
Review: Covergirl VolumeExact mascara
When I ran out of mascara recently, and it of course had to be replaced, I opted to go for something waterproof. With everything going on, I've (understandably) done a lot of crying so I figured waterproof was the best way to go. I've always been anti-waterproof mascara because I've yet to try one with a consistency that does not totally clump my lashes. I'm a huge fan of Benefit's BADgal Lash mascara, so I thought it would be worth it to try their waterproof version. I bought it, and it was okay. Not something I loved, like the original, but good enough to use for a little bit without hating my eyelashes. Still, I wanted to find a replacement. Something better. Something I could like, or dare I hope, LOVE. Then one evening, I ran to Safeway to pick up something my daughter needed for school the next day. I decided to walk down the makeup/skin/hair aisle....
I looked at all the mascaras. Looked at the wands when they were visible. Looked at the claims they made. I wanted something that gave me volume, not length. My natural lashes are long already. And I didn't need anything that put a lot of emphasis on being able to curl your lashes because mine are natural curled. I also looked at price. Who knows? Maybe I could end up falling for a drugstore mascara and save some money that way. But if not, I could go back to my tried and true BADgal.
So looking at the tons of various mascaras, mixed in with eyeliners both liquid and pencil, I saw a dark red tube. It was Covergirl VolumeExact. This would be the one. My mom had purchased it a while back and liked it, if I had remembered correctly. And I had also seen a video that Tiffany D posted several months ago that mentioned the mascara, and she said she liked it. So that was it. I would buy that one, and cross my fingers and toes that I would like it just as much. I took it home and tried it, and here were my results...
The tube
The wand
My clean, natural lashes
One coat
Two coats
I don't know about you, but I think those are pretty great results! I'm more than pleased with how this mascara works on my eyelashes. Naturally, my eyelashes are barely even visible. They're so light they can hardly be seen. With one coat, you can see them clearly. They've got nice color, are not clumpy nor are they dry and brittle. With the second (and last) coat they look great. Definitely more volume to them. I don't think a second coat is completely necessary, especially if you're going for a more natural, daytime look (not that you could really ever describe even my daytime makeup that way). Doing more than one just gives a little bit more without overdoing it or giving you spider legs for eyelashes. It's just a really good no frills mascara.
I'm glad that I went with this mascara over the numerous other choices I had. For under $8.00, it's been a great buy. One that I will definitely repurchase. I still love my BADgal more than any other mascara I've tried, but with money being tight currently, saving $10 with the Covergirl is important. I recommend this mascara very much, if you're looking for a mascara that gives volume rather than length.
I'm going to give it a 4 out of 5 stilettos.
I looked at all the mascaras. Looked at the wands when they were visible. Looked at the claims they made. I wanted something that gave me volume, not length. My natural lashes are long already. And I didn't need anything that put a lot of emphasis on being able to curl your lashes because mine are natural curled. I also looked at price. Who knows? Maybe I could end up falling for a drugstore mascara and save some money that way. But if not, I could go back to my tried and true BADgal.
So looking at the tons of various mascaras, mixed in with eyeliners both liquid and pencil, I saw a dark red tube. It was Covergirl VolumeExact. This would be the one. My mom had purchased it a while back and liked it, if I had remembered correctly. And I had also seen a video that Tiffany D posted several months ago that mentioned the mascara, and she said she liked it. So that was it. I would buy that one, and cross my fingers and toes that I would like it just as much. I took it home and tried it, and here were my results...
The tube
The wand
My clean, natural lashes
One coat
Two coats
I don't know about you, but I think those are pretty great results! I'm more than pleased with how this mascara works on my eyelashes. Naturally, my eyelashes are barely even visible. They're so light they can hardly be seen. With one coat, you can see them clearly. They've got nice color, are not clumpy nor are they dry and brittle. With the second (and last) coat they look great. Definitely more volume to them. I don't think a second coat is completely necessary, especially if you're going for a more natural, daytime look (not that you could really ever describe even my daytime makeup that way). Doing more than one just gives a little bit more without overdoing it or giving you spider legs for eyelashes. It's just a really good no frills mascara.
I'm glad that I went with this mascara over the numerous other choices I had. For under $8.00, it's been a great buy. One that I will definitely repurchase. I still love my BADgal more than any other mascara I've tried, but with money being tight currently, saving $10 with the Covergirl is important. I recommend this mascara very much, if you're looking for a mascara that gives volume rather than length.
I'm going to give it a 4 out of 5 stilettos.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
St Patrick's Day
* MAC Moisturelush Cream
* Smashbox Photo Finish Light
* MAC Studio Tech NC25
* MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1
* NYC translucent pressed powder
* MAC Sculpt & Shape in Bone Beige/ Emphasize
* Urban Decay Primer Potion
* Covergirl Volume Exact mascara
* Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner
* Beautique black pencil liner
* MAC Golden Lemon pigment
* MAC Wondergrass e/s
* MAC Humid e/s
* MAC Nylon e/s
* MAC eye brows in Lingering
* MAC Pinch Me blush
* MAC Honey B lip liner
* MAC Sandy B lipstick
* MAC Florabundance lipglass
* Ardell Wispies
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The downside to Uggs
Experts debate dangers of wearing popular sheepskin boots
In a recent Daily Mail article, professionals spoke out about the health risks of wearing cheap, imitation Ugg boots. Dr. Ian Drysdale, the head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, said, “Because these boots are warm and soft, young girls think they are giving their feet a break. In fact, they are literally breaking their feet.” Drysdale continued, “Their feet are slipping around inside. With each step, the force falls towards the inside of the foot and the feet splay. This flattens the arch and makes it drop. The result can be significant problems with the foot, the ankle, and ultimately, the hip.”
Does the Ugg boot, which retails for $140 and up, really provide more support than its more affordable imitators? Dr. Rock Positano, Director of the Non-surgical Foot and Ankle Service for the Hospital for Special Surgery, sees no difference. “Whether they are real Uggs or fake Uggs, we’re dealing with footwear that offers no substantial and necessary orthopedic support for the foot and the ankle.” He has many clients come to him with complications from wearing Uggs and pseudo-Uggs. Dr. Jim Christina, a podiatrist and the Director of Scientific Affairs for the American Podiatric Medical Association says, “The knockoffs that have essentially no support probably would be worse than your traditional Ugg boot, but Uggs are not a great supportive type of a footwear. They call them comfort footwear.”
As far as either the Uggs or their imitators breaking women’s feet, Dr. Christina thinks that’s an overstatement, but warns that some women have to be very careful. “Everybody’s feet are different,” says Dr. Christina. “Some people have very stable feet that aren’t going to flatten very much, some people have high-arched feet that can actually benefit from something that is absorbent and cushioning, and then some people have feet that flatten excessively. When you get into the latter category, yes, those people should not be doing prolonged walking in any type of footwear that doesn’t provide good support.” Dr. Positano, however, is anti-Ugg across the board. “Whether you have a high arch, or a flat arch, inherently there are issues. You have the support issue under the foot, and the fact that there’s no support around the ankle joint or the Achilles tendon,” says Dr. Positano. And when it comes to affecting children, young ladies, or mature women, he insists, “This type of shoe does not discriminate.”
Does the Ugg boot, which retails for $140 and up, really provide more support than its more affordable imitators? Dr. Rock Positano, Director of the Non-surgical Foot and Ankle Service for the Hospital for Special Surgery, sees no difference. “Whether they are real Uggs or fake Uggs, we’re dealing with footwear that offers no substantial and necessary orthopedic support for the foot and the ankle.” He has many clients come to him with complications from wearing Uggs and pseudo-Uggs. Dr. Jim Christina, a podiatrist and the Director of Scientific Affairs for the American Podiatric Medical Association says, “The knockoffs that have essentially no support probably would be worse than your traditional Ugg boot, but Uggs are not a great supportive type of a footwear. They call them comfort footwear.”
While Dr. Christina stressed that those with a proclivity to flattening arches would be the ones affected by wearing these shoes, both doctors are in agreement that prolonged walking, standing, and activity in Ugg-like boots could lead to both temporary and long-term problems. “It may manifest as a pain in the arch, the heel, or in their lower legs—some of the muscles have to function differently because they have to compensate for the lack of support,” says Dr. Christina. As the boots place stress on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones, everyday use can cause long-term problems for wearers like bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, tendinitis, and issues with their Achilles tendon, knees, hips and lower back. “Most people don’t develop the symptoms until the day after,” says Dr. Positano. “When you’re walking in them, they’re comfortable.” So should women stop wearing Uggs and Ugg knockoffs if they experience discomfort? “It’s probably a prudent idea,” says Dr. Positano, “because nine out of ten times these issues are caused by improper or inadequate foot and ankle support.” Dr. Christina agrees that these types of aches and pains are a warning sign to stop wearing the boots and to look for something that provides more support.
They key is to use your sheepskin boots sparingly or when you know you won’t be doing extensive walking or activity. Just as you shouldn’t wear high heels for an extended period of walking or dancing, keep your Ugg boot wearing to a minimum. For casual wearers who are looking to reinforce their boots for safety, the doctors say that adding supportive insoles would be a great first step. [Daily Mail]
Source
They key is to use your sheepskin boots sparingly or when you know you won’t be doing extensive walking or activity. Just as you shouldn’t wear high heels for an extended period of walking or dancing, keep your Ugg boot wearing to a minimum. For casual wearers who are looking to reinforce their boots for safety, the doctors say that adding supportive insoles would be a great first step. [Daily Mail]
Source
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Amber Lights on the Trax
* MAC Moisturelush Cream
* Smashbox Photo Finish Light
* MAC Studio Tech NC25
* MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1
* NYC translucent pressed powder
* MAC Sculpt & Shape in Bone Beige/ Emphasize
* Urban Decay Primer Potion
* Covergirl Volume Exact mascara
* Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner
* Beautique black pencil liner
* MAC Trax e/s
* MUFE #92
* MAC Amber Lights e/s
* MAC Nylon e/s
* Beautique Neutral lip liner
* NYX Love Angel lipstick
* MAC Black Fire
* MAC Pinch Me blush
* MAC By Candlelight MSF
* Ardell Wispies
Don't forget, you can ask me anything
False eyelashes
So a few days ago, Cindy posted this video about fake eyelashes, where she talked a bit about them and asked for questions/opinions. She mentioned both me and Lala, so I decided to do a video response to answer her questions and give my take on the whole thing - what I like, what I don't like, etc.
So here first is the original video from Cindy (Don't forget to check out her channel and subscribe to her)
And here is my response to her :)
So here first is the original video from Cindy (Don't forget to check out her channel and subscribe to her)
And here is my response to her :)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Hello my lovely readers...
I have another favor to ask of you LOL. More voting. I know, I know... But this vote isn't actually for me. It's for a really generous (and beautiful) woman. A friend of a friend. Normally I wouldn't pass this along, for someone I have never met personally, BUT... This gal did something so amazing for me (regarding the death of my son), without even knowing me, that there's no way I can NOT do this for her.
If you click here, you will be taken to a FaceBook picture where I would like you to just "like" the picture. And that's it. Nothing more. It's for a contest she's in, and voting is done by "liking" the picture.
Please please do this for me, for her. It would mean a lot on a more personal level.
:)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31118048&id=1326654591&ref=mf
If you click here, you will be taken to a FaceBook picture where I would like you to just "like" the picture. And that's it. Nothing more. It's for a contest she's in, and voting is done by "liking" the picture.
Please please do this for me, for her. It would mean a lot on a more personal level.
:)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31118048&id=1326654591&ref=mf
Friday, March 12, 2010
Rainbow contest entry + video
FakeEyelashez.com is hosting a rainbow themed contest for March. I'm not sure if my entry will be granted because I won last month's Valentine's Day themed contest, but I entered anyway. The look was super simple and easy, but since I had time to kill while doing it, I decided to turn it into a slideshow tutorial.
* MAC Moisturelush Cream
* Smashbox Photo Finish Light
* MAC Studio Tech NC25
* MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1
* NYC translucent pressed powder
* MAC Sculpt & Shape in Bone Beige/ Emphasize
* Urban Decay Primer Potion
* Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner
* Beautique black pencil liner
* MAC Nylon e/s
* MAC Chrome Yellow e/s
* MAC Clarity e/s
* MAC Wondergrass e/s
* These colors from the 88 palette
* MAC Redd lip liner
* MAC Pinch Me blush
* MAC Show Orchid lipstick
* Hot Topic hot pink glitter liner
* MAC Cheeky Bronze MSF
* Ardell Demi Pixies (2 pairs)
Don't forget, you can ask me anything
* MAC Moisturelush Cream
* Smashbox Photo Finish Light
* MAC Studio Tech NC25
* MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1
* NYC translucent pressed powder
* MAC Sculpt & Shape in Bone Beige/ Emphasize
* Urban Decay Primer Potion
* Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner
* Beautique black pencil liner
* MAC Nylon e/s
* MAC Chrome Yellow e/s
* MAC Clarity e/s
* MAC Wondergrass e/s
* These colors from the 88 palette
* MAC Redd lip liner
* MAC Pinch Me blush
* MAC Show Orchid lipstick
* Hot Topic hot pink glitter liner
* MAC Cheeky Bronze MSF
* Ardell Demi Pixies (2 pairs)
Don't forget, you can ask me anything
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
9 Outfits You Should Never (Ever) Wear on a Date
Stripper heels and micro-shorts
I went on a date this summer with a girl wearing short shorts and four-inch heels. It was like she got distracted halfway through getting dressed and forgot to finish the process—and the result was über-trashy. Not exactly take-home-to-Mom material.
—George, 29
—George, 29
Distracting (and potentially dangerous) accessories
The only time I was on a date and I thought, What was she thinking? was when the girl showed up wearing a Gilligan-esque bucket hat and strange cloglike shoes that she tripped over the entire night. The major takeaway from this story: Don’t wear anything below the ankles that was inspired by the Dutch.
—John, 22
—John, 22
All your favorite trends—at once
My date once wore Uggs, a long, giant wooden beaded necklace and big, bug-eyed sunglasses. Worn separately they might have been fine, but together it spelled disaster.
—Matthew, 29
—Matthew, 29
Whale-tail-flaunting pants
Thongs: They have their place. But that place isn’t five inches above low-riding jeans. Belts were invented for a very, very good reason.
—Glenn, 35
—Glenn, 35
OshKosh B’Gosh-inspired gear
I would be mortified if a girl showed up to a date in overalls. I can’t think of any legitimate occasion—outside of milking cows—where that dress code would be considered appropriate. And if our date did involve milking cows, I think I have bigger concerns than what she’s wearing.
—Stephen, 23
—Stephen, 23
Harem pants
Those weird high-waisted pants that get wide in the legs and then taper at the ankle? Those are the worst.
—Joe, 28
—Joe, 28
Fluffy, frilly stuff
I met a cute artsy chick while visiting a friend in San Francisco and invited her to go wine tasting in Napa. While I’m not sure there’s a dress code for wine tasting, she definitely broke some rules: Her ensemble consisted of Sherpa boots and a gigantic wool poodle skirt. I spent the entire evening trying to convince myself that heads were turning because of my date’s stunning beauty, not her hideously fluffy outfit.
—Rob, 26
—Rob, 26
Athletic gear at non-sporting events
Girls can look adorable in a team jersey, but preferably with sweats or boy shorts. But when we go out at night, it’s better to keep the 88-covered sports gear at home.
—Rick, 39
—Rick, 39
Glitzy, trendy overkill
I met this amazingly attractive girl at a concert, but on our first actual date, she showed up in the skimpiest jean shorts, leather high-heeled boots, a shiny tube top and—the clincher—sparkly flesh-color leggings. I was totally embarrassed because this date was a daytime lunch outing, not a night on the town! The thigh bling is what really killed it.
—Vincent, 38
—Vincent, 38
Monday, March 8, 2010
Cranberries in freshwater
* MAC Moisturelush Cream
* Smashbox Photo Finish Light
* MAC Studio Tech NC25
* MUFE Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1
* NYC translucent pressed powder
* MAC Sculpt & Shape in Bone Beige/ Emphasize
* Urban Decay Primer Potion
* Benefit Bad Gal lash mascara
* Revlon Colorstay black liquid liner
* Beautique black pencil liner
* MAC Fig. 1 e/s
* MAC Cranberry e/s
* Sally Girl Champagne e/s
* MAC Freshwater e/s
* Beautique Neutral lip liner
* NYX Love Angel lipstick
* MAC Love Nectal lipglass
* MAC Pinch Me blush
* MAC By Candlelight MSF
* Ardell Wispies
Don't forget, you can ask me anything
Sunday, March 7, 2010
The Perfect Jeans for Your Body
If You're Petite
Eileen Sayo, 26, was rolling up her too-long jeans (been there!), but that actually left her legs seeming even shorter. Glamour's makeover expert Suze Yalof Schwartz swapped in a slim-fitting boot-cut pair, and had a tailor trim them to graze the tops of Sayo's shoes.
Paige Premium Denim Petites jeans, waist sizes 24-32, 31" inseam, $169, paigeusa.com
Old Navy, sizes 0-20 regular, petite, short, $35, Old Navy stores 800-653-6289,
Dockers, sizes 4-16, 2P-16P, 16W-24W, $46, dockers.com
DKNY Jeans, sizes 2-14, 2P-14P, $59, 800-777-4524 for stores
If You Have No Backside
The loose, low-pocket "before" jeans flattened 21-year-old Tanasia Michelle's tush. To the rescue: a perfect pair with curve-hugging stretch and higher-placed, detailed pockets. Welcome, cute behind!
Hudson jeans, waist sizes 24-32, $187, revolveclothing.com
Silver Jeans, waist sizes 24-36, $78, silverjeans.com
True Religion, waist sizes 23-32, $341, truereligionbrandjeans.com
Mek Denim, waist sizes 25-32, $135, mekdenim.com for stores
If You Have Long Legs
"I'm sick of wearing high-waters," says Lauren Hurst, 25. To fix the problem, Yalof Schwartz found brands that offer longer inseams, and gave Hurst this right-length tip: Jeans should graze the mid part of your foot.
7 For All Mankind jeans, waist sizes 24-32, 34 3/4" inseam, $215, 7forallmankind.com
Rock & Republic, waist sizes 23-32, 36" inseam, $205, rockandrepublic.com
Express, sizes 0-12, 30", 33" and 35" inseams, $60, express.com
J Brand, waist sizes 24-32, 35" inseam, $178, select Bloomingdale's, 800-232-1854
If You're Pear-Shaped
Yalof Schwartz put Kalyea Moss, 28, in a lower-rise pair to slim her hips and solve the gaping-waist problem that women with this body type encounter. Boot-cut, trouser or flare styles are best; super-tapered is worst.
Banana Republic jeans, sizes 00-16, $79, bananarepublic.com
Levi's, sizes 4-16, $44, 800-872-5384 for stores
Unionbay, sizes 0-16, $40, unionbay.com
Lucky Brand, waist sizes 24-34, $99, luckybrand.com
If You're Plus-Size
Charlotte Coyle, 27, thought baggier jeans would provide more coverage, which was like wearing a jeans version of a muumuu. Not good on any body! Once Yalof Schwartz put her in a straighter-cut pair, Coyle realized that form-fitting is more slimming.
Svoboda jeans, sizes 10W-24W, 33" and 35" inseam, $118, svobodastyle.com
Lee Jeans, sizes 4-18, 16W-24W, $46, lee.com
Liz Claiborne New York, sizes 4-16, 14W-24W, $75, 800-555-9838 for stores
Lane Bryant, Right Fit sizes 1-8 (go to rightfit.com for more information), $50, lanebryant.com
If You're Straight Up and Down
The last thing that Krista Mays, 22, wants is anything high-rise (it squeezes) or low-rise (it creates a muffin top!). What does work: a pair that sits on your hips.
Lane Bryant jeans, Right Fit sizes 1-10 (go to rightfit.com for more information), $40, lanebryant.com
Calvin Klein Jeans Body, sizes 2-14, $80, select Macy's, 800-343-0121
American Eagle Outfitters, sizes 00-18, $50, ae.com
Diesel, waist sizes 24-32, $250, diesel.com
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Eileen Sayo, 26, was rolling up her too-long jeans (been there!), but that actually left her legs seeming even shorter. Glamour's makeover expert Suze Yalof Schwartz swapped in a slim-fitting boot-cut pair, and had a tailor trim them to graze the tops of Sayo's shoes.
Paige Premium Denim Petites jeans, waist sizes 24-32, 31" inseam, $169, paigeusa.com
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Dockers, sizes 4-16, 2P-16P, 16W-24W, $46, dockers.com
DKNY Jeans, sizes 2-14, 2P-14P, $59, 800-777-4524 for stores
If You Have No Backside
The loose, low-pocket "before" jeans flattened 21-year-old Tanasia Michelle's tush. To the rescue: a perfect pair with curve-hugging stretch and higher-placed, detailed pockets. Welcome, cute behind!
Hudson jeans, waist sizes 24-32, $187, revolveclothing.com
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True Religion, waist sizes 23-32, $341, truereligionbrandjeans.com
Mek Denim, waist sizes 25-32, $135, mekdenim.com for stores
If You Have Long Legs
"I'm sick of wearing high-waters," says Lauren Hurst, 25. To fix the problem, Yalof Schwartz found brands that offer longer inseams, and gave Hurst this right-length tip: Jeans should graze the mid part of your foot.
7 For All Mankind jeans, waist sizes 24-32, 34 3/4" inseam, $215, 7forallmankind.com
 |
Express, sizes 0-12, 30", 33" and 35" inseams, $60, express.com
J Brand, waist sizes 24-32, 35" inseam, $178, select Bloomingdale's, 800-232-1854
If You're Pear-Shaped
Yalof Schwartz put Kalyea Moss, 28, in a lower-rise pair to slim her hips and solve the gaping-waist problem that women with this body type encounter. Boot-cut, trouser or flare styles are best; super-tapered is worst.
Banana Republic jeans, sizes 00-16, $79, bananarepublic.com
 |
Unionbay, sizes 0-16, $40, unionbay.com
Lucky Brand, waist sizes 24-34, $99, luckybrand.com
If You're Plus-Size
Charlotte Coyle, 27, thought baggier jeans would provide more coverage, which was like wearing a jeans version of a muumuu. Not good on any body! Once Yalof Schwartz put her in a straighter-cut pair, Coyle realized that form-fitting is more slimming.
Svoboda jeans, sizes 10W-24W, 33" and 35" inseam, $118, svobodastyle.com
 |
Liz Claiborne New York, sizes 4-16, 14W-24W, $75, 800-555-9838 for stores
Lane Bryant, Right Fit sizes 1-8 (go to rightfit.com for more information), $50, lanebryant.com
If You're Straight Up and Down
The last thing that Krista Mays, 22, wants is anything high-rise (it squeezes) or low-rise (it creates a muffin top!). What does work: a pair that sits on your hips.
Lane Bryant jeans, Right Fit sizes 1-10 (go to rightfit.com for more information), $40, lanebryant.com
 |
American Eagle Outfitters, sizes 00-18, $50, ae.com
Diesel, waist sizes 24-32, $250, diesel.com
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