Beauty/Fashion

If you are on the brink of or in the throws of menopause, you have likely experienced a hot flash or two. And, it doesn't take the hot months of summer to bring them on. Though I have been able to keep mine under control with supplements and diet now, there was a time they plagued me daily. I was forced to alter my wardrobe slightly to accommodate the sudden temperature changes. I've compiled a short list of some cool styles for menopause that have helped me keep cool and fashionable.

Whether you run a hair salon, nail bar or sell beauty products, marketing your business properly is imperative for success. Though you get referrals and walk-in traffic for service-oriented shops, you still need to do some savvy marketing. After all, existing and potential customers and clients will want to know about sales, promotions, and events. Check out the following 5 ways to market your beauty business.

As the body’s largest organ, the skin has some very specific and important needs to stay healthy and supple. I have raised 4 daughters who learned early to always take care of their skin. Now that they are all adults, they understand why I insisted on quality skin care from an early age. At 50 and looking much younger than I should, I'm damn thankful that my mother taught me the same thing. I'm sharing my secrets with you! Here are my top 5 skin care musts to look younger longer.

What you wear on the job matters... a lot, and trying to convince yourself it doesn’t is a mistake. If you want to make a good impression on your superiors, clients, and colleagues, you owe it to yourself to get your business wardrobe right. The truth is, what you wear gives clues about who you are, your personality, your ambition, and even your ability to perform. Let's take a look at 4 ways to rock a successful business wardrobe.

How you dress suggests a lot about you, including personality, intelligence, and social abilities. When it comes to looking intelligent, there are a variety of fashionable ways to dress smart. Whether you’re going for a sophisticated business look, or want to look brainy in casual wear, here are some tips to get you started.

With the number of beauty products most of us women use, if we are not careful, we could literally be poisoning ourselves. The vast majority of woman turn a blind eye to this fact because they love their products and what they do. That said, some of us are a little more leery of all the mysterious compounds that end up in everything from shower gel to foundation. I want what's best for my health and that of others, so you better believe I'm going to tell you to clean up your beauty regime!

Have you ever looked at a woman at the mall or while at a party and wondered what she has that makes her stand out so much? Women who show confidence in their appearance, abilities and social skills are usually perceived as more attractive by both men and women. The great news is that you can always improve your own self-confidence. Sometimes, all it takes is a little boost on the outside to get the inside to believe it. Here are my top 4 stunning ways to show confidence.

Salt is one of the most useful things you can have in your house. Not only can it help with cleaning and purifying the air, but you can also use it in a number of beauty treatments. Intrigued? Good! Here are some useful tips to use salt for home, beauty, and health.

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At around age 33, or so, a precarious gaze in the mirror might turn into a critique-fest. "OMG, I have a wrinkle!" or "Why doesn't my skin look as radiant as it used to?" might slip out. Maybe a friend or colleague says you look a little tired, even though we feel well rested. Your first gray hairs might appear. And those fine lines you noticed in the mirror can be seen in photos. It’s a strange feeling, at first, to see early signs of aging, knowing that it's just the beginning.

Is anyone else in the Northern hemisphere over winter already? Well, those dark mornings are starting to get a little brighter; we are in the home stretch to Spring and Summer. You know what that means? Yeah, it's time to start thinking about getting you body ready for warmer weather. This is the perfect time to focus on self-improvements like fitness and health, and, of course, you want to sport that smokin' hot body for summer. Here are some savvy tips that you can start today!

Whether we want to judge others or be judged by appearance, it happens. One of the places it happens the most is the workplace. Yes, your boss or prospective clients are checking out how you look and sizing you up based on what they see. You've got their full attention, why not take this opportunity to dress to impress? Your choices could play a huge role in whether you get a raise, a promotion, or any other brownie points at work. Here are 5 savvy tips to bring your look up to fabulous and get you noticed in a good way on the job!

Over the past few weeks, the weather has turned colder here in the Northern hemisphere. I think it’s safe to say, with the temperatures dropping every day; winter is lurking around the corner. I don’t know about you, but many women find the winter weather wreaks havoc on their skin. Here are some of my best tips for beautiful winter skin.

More and more people are getting plastic surgery. Surgeons are reporting all-time high numbers, and many are claiming that it’s to do with the high volume of celebrities openly going under the knife. But having plastic surgery isn’t a decision to make lightly. Yes, it comes with benefits, but it also comes with high risks and potential complications that could change your life forever. Here a few things you need to think about before even thinking about getting cosmetic surgery.

According to InStyle, bandanas are one of the hottest fashion statements of the year. We’re seeing them used to push back hair and as summer neck scarfs. They’re even showing up as face masks. So what’s the deal here? It turns out that bandanas have a whole host of practical uses that many of us may not be aware of. And now that the celebs have gotten in on the action, it’s shifted the whole trend into high gear. Recently, Hailey Baldwin, Cody Simpson, and Chiara Ferragni have all been spotted wearing them. All, of course, in different guises.