White after Labor Day is totally OK, and this look proves it
It’s almost Labor Day and nothing bums us out more than the summer fading away. You’ve probably heard that you’re not supposed to wear white after Labor Day, and while we think that’s a bunch of hooey,...
View ArticleFinally master the perfect winged eyeliner with this tool
Some people have nightmares about being naked in public, or all their teeth falling out. I have nightmares about forgetting my makeup brushes on a trip or a shoot. I imagine how helpless I would feel,...
View ArticleThe easiest polka dot nail art tutorial you'll ever read
Supplies: Q-tips™ Precision Tips Deborah Lippmann 'Groove is in the Heart' Deborah Lippmann 'Sugar Daddy' Essie 'Blanc' Essie 'Borrowed and Blue' A piece of tin foil Instructions: Begin with a base...
View ArticleWe tested over a dozen methods to deflate puffy eyes so you didn't have to
Each woman tried out a few different DIY methods to banish her puffy eyes. Some results were surprising, and some were so great we can't wait to try them ourselves. Kim @KimGrundy Egg whites: "Thanks...
View ArticlePump up your mascara with this simple trick
You've got to love a cheap, easy and fast DIY beauty routine. Supplies: Q-tips™ cotton swabs Baby powder or loose translucent powder. I used Tarte's Amazonian Clay Smooth Operator Finishing Powder...
View ArticleDIY honey-lemon lip balm
I'm currently 38 weeks pregnant and exhibiting all the classic symptoms. In addition to a fabulously rotund belly, I'm sporting some fantastic cankles and rocking an unwavering waddle. In the face of...
View ArticleNifty beauty tips I actually use when traveling
Clean jewelry with toothpaste and a Q-tips cotton swab I don't clean my jewelry often, but when I do I'm usually on my way to something important, which leaves me in a pinch. The last time I went to a...
View ArticleA clever on-the-go trick for traveling germaphobes
I use hand sanitizer compulsively and am completely skeptical of how well planes are really cleaned before the next group of passengers arrive. As far as my hypochondriac self is concerned, everything...
View ArticleGet a Parisian cat eye, It's easier than it looks
It's a comedy of errors trying to get the perfect width and the perfect length without an eyeful of ink. Q-tips Precision Tips are a lifesaver when it comes to creating a perfect cat eye. Here’s how...
View ArticlePerfectly wine-stained lips in one step
Despite a previous distaste for any blue (besides the occasional navy blue), I've now found myself drawn to cobalt and royal blues. It's a constant reminder of the electric blues found all over...
View ArticleFun, pretty nail polish for summertime
For this trip I will be doing some fun polka-dot nails. Here are some tips for how I achieve this look with Q-tips Precision Tips. H2 S023 EP04 Nails FINAL EXPERTS ALT from SheKnows on Vimeo. Paint...
View Article4 Easy makeup tips for a flawless French look
I've spent many hot summer months in Paris without air conditioning and the windows wide open, so I learned how to achieve an easy and flawless face without having to layer on too much makeup. H2 S023...
View ArticleThe simple secret to beautifying on a plane
When I'm back in the Big Apple it's go, go, go, a constant mix of work and catching up with my friends. I often step off the plane and head directly to meet my friends for a long dinner at Gemma or...
View ArticleBlend in, stand out and pack light this summer
They are the travel space savers. Q-tips cotton swabs are amazing when used dry for blending. They double as the best blending-brush tools. In the summer mixing bronzer and blush seamlessly on the...
View ArticleGet the look: Kate Hudson's cute crop top
Why we're obsessed Crop tops can turn trashy very easily, but Kate turns hers into a high fashion masterpiece by pairing it with a flirty black leather skirt and trendy white d'Orsay pumps. Tres chic,...
View ArticleThe right to bare armpits
I've often complained about how hard it is to be a woman in the summer. The upkeep goes to a brand new level, and I'm not just talking about being "bikini ready" or rocking a nice tan. I'm talking...
View ArticleFifty shades of fantastic: MAC unloads novel new look
A Novel Romance eyeshadow quad Rising Passions (charcoal with in hint of green and gold) Fall in Lust (cool grayish mauve) My Fantasy (faded olive) Dance in the Dark (dark brown) A Passionate Quest...
View ArticleThree simple all-natural beauty techniques
We've all heard that green tea is good for your insides, but it's also good for your outsides too. Wet a little bit of matcha powder and cover your acne spot to help reduce redness and inflammation....
View ArticleFoolproof makeup for a girls’ night out
Here’s my go-to trick for creating a seductive smoky eye. Before applying face makeup, apply your eyeshadow using the darker color in the creases and the lighter shades on your lids. Then, use the...
View ArticleHow to create a French manicure with Q-tips cotton swabs
I'm getting ready to take a girls trip to Paris with my mom and sister and I thought I'd polish my nails for the occasion. What better than a pretty French manicure to don in the City of Love? Q-tips...
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