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Ann Richards
You know how once you're denied something, you want it all the more? That was me with makeup. I wasn't allowed to wear makeup until my late teens, so I had to sneak around with it behind my parents' backs. My relationship to beauty has been a long and intimate journey - and I love it! I have an obsessive personality and will research a topic to the point of exhaustion. Outside the world of beauty fabulosity, I employ my time with witty conversation, reading, TV (both quality and trashy), and good company (including the Mister and kitties Tink & Bella).

2008
Dec
4

Leotards and Beyonce's Anti-Pants Dance

Here's a little SAT analogy sample for you: Leotards are to Beyonce as Leggings are to Lindsay Lohan. Are these clothes or Spanx?

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2008
Nov
27

Style Icon: Cate Blanchett

Australia has been the source of many effervescent imports on the silver screen: People’s sexiest man Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, the late Heath Ledger, up-and-comer Rose Byrne. But to me, Cate Blanchett is on the shortlist of great Hollywood actors, regardless of country of origin. Cate has proven to shine in versatile roles and on the red carpet, which is why I consider her to be a style icon. Read the full article

 
2008
Nov
21

Rock the Frock: Holiday Party Dress Trends

The holidays have dual personalities. There's the family-oriented side that likes to cozy up with egg nog, a Charlie Brown Christmas, and warm socks; and then there's the party girl that's ready to rock the holiday cheer in a pair of hot heels. I embrace both personalities (of course we can have it all), but today we're talking about dress trends that will make you shine.

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2008
Nov
14

Holiday Beauty Treats: Don’t Eat the Sweets, Wear Them

Trying to lay off the cookies, pie, and cheesecake during the holidays? Turn to home beauty treatments to keep your hands busy and get a little pampering time in too!

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2008
Nov
7

Juice Organics: The Verdict

How did Juice Organics measure up? Well, if this photo is a representation of how I feel about it, I'd say it deserves a spot at the top of the class.

 

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2008
Oct
31

B. Kamins, Chemist for Soft Winter Skin

What do the Master Cleanse and B. Kamins signature ingredient have in common? They both utilize the benefits of maple syrup. Unlike the Master Cleanse, B. Kamins utilizes it in a more pleasing and healthy way - in luxurious skin care.

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2008
Oct
24

Brand Spotlight: Cargo - Share the Love

It all started with those enticing jumbo tins of lip gloss. I first encountered Cargo in a small salon in Santa Cruz and instantly got hooked on Bora Bora. Cargo is an innovator in the beauty industry – celeb-designed lipstick, the high-def blu_ray line, and eco-chic cosmetics in the form of Plant Love. In these economically unsound times, I’m putting some Cargo in my makeup bag to brighten things up.

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2008
Oct
13

Wear the Trend: Sweater Dresses

The sweater dress is everywhere this Fall, and is a lot more forgiving than its past skin-tight versions. Trend staples Nordstrom, H&M, and Urban Outfitters have a range of styles that go from thin knit body-conscious to cozy, chunky, and playful. Here are a few tips on how to make this long sweater craze wearable fashion.

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2008
Oct
9

Ooh La La - Chanel Kaleidoscope Nail Colour

Chanel has done it again in breaking out a cult-worthy, must-have nail polish shade. This season, turn your fancy to Kaleidoscope.

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2008
Oct
1

Juice Organics: Mmm, Mmm, Good?

You know when you get obsessed with a product and have to have it RIGHT NOW? This past weekend, I needed Juice Organics ASAP because: a) I’m still looking for my next great cleanser, b) it’s about time I tried certified organic skin care, and c) Juice Organics is a drugstore adaptation brought to us by rapidly rising star Juice Beauty.

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