Oh, Capricorn. Don't hate me for being late with your zodiac beauty guide. It's not that I forgot about you, it's just that — well, the holidays happened, and before I knew it. . . . All right, I should know better than to argue with Capricorns, who tend to be on top of their business. In fact, your sign is known for its strong work ethic and discipline. (Just ask Kate Moss, whose professionalism helped her recover her reputation after her drug scandal.) There's no mountain Capricorn can't climb, but as the sign of the goat, you tend to do things the hard way.
Capricorns are old souls. Appearance-wise, they're known for having stunning bone structure; look at Cap singers such as David Bowie, Sade, and Annie Lennox. You can also spot this sign by seeing a serious look in their eyes, but when they smile, it's unlikely to be a fake one. Capricorn is one sign that hates to fake it. For hair and makeup suggestions for this sign, read more
Need a new bauble for your hair? You've come to the right place. My TeamSugar friends have suggested dozens of options, many of which are going on my wish list. For instance, CooleMama loves this hair clip ($16) because of its organic shape and reasonable price. On the punkier end of things are these studded barrettes — another affordable option found by Aimeeb. But as you'll see, there are plenty of good choices. (Now if that Miu Miu headband would just go to 90 percent off . . .)
The other night I was talking to a group of girls and the conversation suddenly went from polite to judgmental (sorry, I'm just being honest) when I found out that many of them go to sleep wearing a full face of makeup. The horror! They complained of being too tired to go through the washing, toning, and moisturizing process before bed.
By now I would think that everyone knows that not washing your face is a direct route to clogged pores and all sorts of skin issues. I actually had to use all my power to control dropping my jaw and making bug eyes at them. But then, I really started to listen. They're a bunch of new mothers and busy women who are extremely tired when it comes time for bedtime. I wouldn't dare leave makeup, oil, and dirt on my sensitive skin overnight, but apparently a lot of ladies do. Are you one of them?
Don't know about you, but I can never get enough quotes on beauty — especially when it comes to guessing which women are behind them. (It's not always who you'd think!) The last such quiz started out with some words from Oscar Wilde, and this time, I'll whet your appetite with a zinger from Lucille Ball.
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
Think you can guess who said what? Go on, test yourself.
The last time I was at Walgreens, I did a double-take in the cosmetics department. If I didn't know better, I would have guessed that Revlon's spring colors were from a high-end brand. They're part of a limited-edition collection called A Floral Affair, and I'm craving a lot of the items: some eye-catching blushes, swirled lip gloss compacts, and beautiful eye shadow trios.
Most of the colors are warm metallics—lots of light browns, bronzes peaches—and I wound up buying a powder blush in Hushed Blush (about $5.99). As you can see, the clear compact holds three shades in a beautiful embossed pattern. When applied with a brush, the colors blend into a sheer peachy-pink with the slightest amount of shimmer. If you're thinking, "Hmm, that sounds a lot like Nars Orgasm," you're on the right track, my friends. While the color isn't absolutely identical, I'd say it's a 90% match. To see a color swatch, read more
You already know there are some beauty items you don't need to splurge on. But what about the pricey products that actually do the job much better than their cheapy counterparts? Over the years, I've found a few things that definitely deserve their high price tags. So start saving your dollars, because these are worth every penny.
You know the lines that form between the eyebrows? They're called the Elevens, and they form over time because you make expressions. (A fancy Manhattan dermatologist once told me to ward off wrinkles by avoiding making any facial expressions, but a life without smiling or frowning is not a life I want to live.) Lately, I've noticed that my brow muscles are contracting as I go to bed, and this has me paranoid that one day I will wake up with the mother of all Elevens.
So it was with great hope that I recently tried Libertâge ($44), a duo of lotions meant to target expression lines. They do this by restricting your muscles' movement—like Botox, but without the needle. I gave the night lotion a whirl, and whaddya know, I actually felt my forehead relax that night as I was drifting off to sleep. It doesn't hurt, and it doesn't give you that freaky frozen-faced look; it just keeps you from involuntarily squinting, which keeps your face from turning it up to 11.
Nicky Hilton was spotted leaving The Ivy restaurant after a day of shopping with sister Paris. Her casual yet stylish outfit, which consisted of skinny jeans, tall black boots and an Alice + Olivia military blazer, was perfect for the occasion.