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Where to Spray Perfume So It Doesn't Make People Sneeze

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:59:56 +0000

Nothing screams, "I am vain," quite like someone who reeks of cologne or perfume (in fact, I prefer men fragrance-free). So where to spray and how to properly do it without fumigating everyone in the elevator? I like to spray perfume in the air and then walk into it. I also dab a bit on the back of my wrists, knees and neck.

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How to Get Rid of Scaly Lips

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:30:55 +0000

Because it's the middle of February and we are all likely suffering the effects of wind-blown, scaly lips, I've decided to remind everyone of The Best Lip Exfoliating Tip of All Time, which I learned from a teen magazine in my youth and have been practicing ever since.

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The Most Flattering Hairstyle Length ... Ever

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:00:58 +0000

No matter your face shape, no matter your body type, no matter your hair type, the most universally flattering hair length on anyone tends to be shoulder-length.

A shoulder-length cut works on all face shapes: it's not too long which can make a thin, angular face appear even longer and it's not too short, which can make a round face appear even rounder. This length also works well for all hair types: curly hair cut too short can appear pouf-fy and thin hair can fall flat if grown too long. As for ages, it works beautifully on women of all ages -- you won't be accused of trying to look like a college kid or worse, a Real Housewife of (insert California city here) if you adopt this length at age 50. If you are a college student, you won't look matronly in this cut.

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My Top 10 Shaving Tips

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:09:47 +0000

I usually prefer waxing over shaving, but I don't love that growing in time that's required before you can wax your legs, so I usually end up shaving my ...

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Is Your Skin Prematurely Aging? 10 Skincare Dos & Don'ts

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:14:42 +0000

If you or someone you love is in their 20s or 30s, this article, Your Guide to Perfect Skin, is a must-read. And I'm not saying that because I wrote it. It's full of information on what you should and should not be doing to ensure you're skin doesn't "act old" years before it should be.

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How to Make Your Eyes "Pop"

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:51:31 +0000

It's amazing how much bigger my eyes look when I apply makeup. I want to be one of those women you read about all the time in magazines who are naturally gorgeous and inform the interviewer they are not makeup people and they hardly wear any makeup at all unless they have to because they are going to the Oscars.

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Side Ponytails: A Hot Trend for Formal Occasions

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:36:02 +0000

Forget the boring regular ponytail. Or the mussy updo. Who else is so sick of beachy waves? If you have a fun night out on the town (or a prom to go to), the side ponytail might be your hottest accessory. Perusing photo galleries of the red carpet for this year's crop of prom photos, I noticed the side ponytail was particularly a hot trend.

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5 Tips for Younger Looking Hands

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:01:59 +0000

My colleague at About, Jen Adkins, has a great article on 5 Tips for Younger Looking Hands. Most of us worry about our faces when it comes to aging, but it's actually our hands that show signs of aging first.

Make Your Own Homemade Face Masks & Scrubs

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:28:18 +0000

How funny is this picture of the lady at the spa with cucumbers splayed across her face? Back in the 50s the average housewife concocted her own homemade face masks and scrubs to keep her skin dewy and soft.

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Rihanna's New Long Blonde Locks

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:42 +0000

Rihanna's done it again. The 23-year-old singer has a new bleached blonde weave and tweeted this picture to the world to show it off, tweeting it's "Bleach + weave."