Stop over-tweezing! Full eyebrows are IN, and they instantly frame your face. Use these tips to help you achieve the bold brow look just in time for spring. Time. The first step to beautiful eyebrows is patience, especially if you recently got carried away plucking stray hairs. Benefit Cosmetics aesthetician, Mandy Schoenbein, explains, “Think of […]
Is it time to do some updating in your home? You may be looking for a fresh take on an entire room or just changing out a few accent pieces. And while we love our North Shore stores, if you’re looking for something new, consider a quick trip to the city. Here are our favorite […]
The fountain of youth—we’re all trying to find it, but many of us don’t want to go under the knife to get the results. Where should you start? Unfurrow that brow, there are many pathways to beautiful, youthful skin. Here are a few that meet a variety of needs and budgets. Anti-Aging Products Makeup […]
With all the beauty gadgets on the market, it’s hard to determine where to spend the big bucks and where to save. We scoped out the hottest items to find out the differences between the options. Electric Face Brush Splurge: Clarisonic Mia is the most compact of the Clarisonic brushes, is waterproof, has a […]
Is your beauty cabinet prepped for winter? These beauty products and gadgets are worthwhile investments and will make a noticeable difference in your beauty routine. T3 Hairdryer A repeat Allure and InStyle beauty winner, the T-3 uses ionic and infrared heat so your hair dries in significantly less time. It leaves hair smooth, eliminates […]
Children’s birthday parties are no longer about musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey. We found parents are upping the ante on birthday parties and showing us how they make it happen. Circus Theme Allison Goldstein of Highland Park recently created a circus-themed birthday party for her daughter Gracie’s 4th birthday. Allison worked […]
Whether it’s your class reunion, a milestone birthday, a wedding, a child’s bar or bat mitzvah, or another important event, you want to look your most radiant. Follow our countdown guide to help get you ready for whatever momentous occasion you have coming up. 2 Months Prior Whiten your teeth. Get whitening trays from your […]
For those of you who skip makeup because you don’t have time, give yourself just 5 minutes in the morning to look made up, but not done up! Moisturizing is a necessity, yet women often skip this essential step. Find a lighter moisturizer for summer and a heavier one to use in colder months. […]
Spring party season means fun frocks, fruity cocktails and ubiquitous flashbulbs. So often, we freeze up in front of the camera, so our fabulousness is hidden behind a stiff smile or uncomfortable stance. But now you can get ready for your close-up, because our tips will have you striking a pose like a pro. […]
Beauty products without dangerous chemicals can be effective, but it helps to have a guide to what works and what to buy. We spoke with Kim Barnouin, author of the New York Times bestseller “Skinny Bitch,” to discuss her latest book, “Skinny Bitch: Home, Beauty & Style: A No-Nonsense Guide to Cutting the Crap Out […]
