DIY
How-To: Make a Gossip Girl-Inspired Headband
In these tough economic times, my new favorite saying is "why buy when you can DIY?" As much as I adore fancy hair adornments, I can't always justify the cost of the pricey barrettes and bands I covet. (Sorry, Blair.) So, I headed to my local craft store and picked up enough goodies for several different projects.
Broken Bronzer Plus Nail Polish Equals Shimmering Magic
Hello, world. It's me, clumsy Bella. Try as I might, I've got some broken beauty disasters in my makeup bag.
DIY Spa Treatment: Soothe Shaved Legs With This Cheap Trick
Remember that classic doctor's advice of "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"? Well, I'm not a doctor, but that's my remedy for just-shaven, now-irritated legs. I've already dabbled in aspirin-based remedies for face and hair, but this one's meant for your stems.
DIY Treatment Recap: Seasons Change
Put some spring in your step with these DIY tips, just in time for the warmer weather on the horizon (I hope). From ways to beat the heat beforehand to treating effects afterward, check out these homegrown ideas just in time for some sunshine.
Sunburn SoothingMilk Bath
Aspirin VinegarHair Purifier
Strawberry SaltSkin Exfoliator
Essential OilSunscreen
Honey LemonHair Remover
Danger-FreeDeodorant
DIY Spa Treatment Recap: Fight Dull, Dry Skin With These Ideas
Protect your skin from the elements and your pockets from the recession by making your own pampering treats this season. From easy masks to moisturizers, check out six ways to save face – well, its moisture anyway – in your own kitchen.
AspirinMask
Red GrapeMask
Green ClayMask
Plumping FacialOil
Face BrighteningMask
Hydrating FaceCream
Five Beauty Uses For Yogurt
Not just yummy in your tummy (sorry, my inner five-year-old couldn't resist), yogurt's also quite nutritious for other parts of your body, as FitSugar likes to remind me. It's rich in protein, which can improve bones and also hair and nails over time. But, if you're not into eating it, there are plenty of other ways to benefit.
DIY Spa Treatment Recap: Scrubs For the Rest of Your Body
Rub-a-dub-dub, let's put a homemade scrub in your tub. Check out six sumptuous recipes to pamper different parts of your body (other than just hands and feet). All sugary sweet but not to eat, the crafty concoctions below will have your skin soft in no time.
DIY: A Sweet and Spicy Lip Scrub For Valentine's Day
I love cinnamon-sugar toast and I love smooth lips. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, I'm taking a little inspiration from one of my favorite breakfast treats and turning it into a sweet and spicy lip scrub — minus the crispy bread, of course. Bonus?
DIY Spa Treatment: Exfoliating Orange Yogurt Mask
Besides being tasty, yogurt aides digestion and may even help you feel fuller without adding tons of calories. As far as beauty goes, eating yogurt is beneficial for hair and nails because of the protein it contains. It also has zinc, which is great for calming down inflammation and healing skin.
DIY Spa Treatment Recap: Ways to Treat Your Hands and Feet
If you want to treat your extremities during the oft-extreme Winter weather, here's a recap of some of my favorite re-create-at-home tips to pamper those parts of your body. Decide which ingredients appeal most in these hands-on ways to keep you on your toes all season long.
Mojito-Inspired Hand Scrub
Coconut Lemon Hand Scrub
Essential Oil Hand Scrub
Alfalfa Mint Foot Scrub
Coconut Pineapple Foot Scrub
Rose Water Foot Scrub
People
Instyle
Jul 03 2009
Diane Kruger
WHAT SHE WORE
A lace top worn with rolled-up shorts, platform sandals and a rugged leather bag
WHERE
The Anja Gockel show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin
WHY WE LOVE IT
Kruger made her cargo shorts front-row ready by unexpectedly pairing them with a crocheted lace top. Add contrast to your own slouchy shorts with a lace shirt with a structured silhouette.
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