DIY Mani & Pedi
August 6, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Summer is in full swing, and with it comes mani/pedi season, where wearing sandals, flip-flops and open-toe shoes is the norm. This is the time to really keep up with your beauty routine for your hands and feet, although given the length of Georgia summers and the economic downturn, it doesn’t always make sense to [...]
Read More...The Things I Want My Daughter to Know About
June 12, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
What girl doesn’t love beauty tips and looking her best? In a world where we’re wrapped up with celebrity images, plastic surgery, and the latest scandal, sometimes it’s hard to remember to get back to the basics. There are a few things we can teach our daughters about beauty that ideally will move with them [...]
Read More...The top 10 makeup mistakes we make
May 6, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
It’s easy to fall into a “makeup trap,” making the same mistake over and over because nothing went wrong the first time you did it (like with sharing your makeup with your best friend) or because a trend became comfortable and you never tossed it aside when its time in the spotlight was over. But [...]
Read More...Subtle glamour for any occasion
March 9, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Do you wonder what it is about Angelina Jolie’s sultry stare that makes you look twice? It’s a more natural pin-up look that’s perfect for everyday or even special occasions, like weddings. It’s a go-anywhere type of look that will play up your natural beauty with just a smidge of drama on the eyes.
First, select [...]
Beauty – From work to play in 10 minutes!
February 14, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
If you’re like most women, there’s a chance you’ll have to transform your makeup from “day” mode to “evening out” mode at some point (Valentine’s Day, perhaps?). What’s a busy girl to do when she needs to make two good impressions in two totally different atmospheres on the same day? A few easy day-to-night makeup [...]
Read More...Is winter ruining your look? Fight back!
January 4, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Good Looks
Winter can wreak havoc on your look, from your complexion to your hair. There are ways you can fight back, however, and you may even have some of the ingredients you need in your home. Say goodbye to itchy skin, frizzy hair that only a hat can tame, and red, irritated cheeks.
Your Face
Your face is [...]
Rejuvenate your skin for the holidays
December 11, 2009 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Ah, a relaxing and rejuvenating mask or scrub…the perfect end to a long day of holiday shopping and parties. Get the glow that says you’ve been spending hours stargazing in the crisp air or lounging by a fire with a hot chocolate and a book by revving up circulation, sloughing off the dead skin cells, [...]
Read More...Fall beauty trends from the runway to your face
October 16, 2009 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Fall 2009 beauty trends inspire you to walk on the dark side (and in some cases, the bright side!). If you’re not ready to completely take the plunge, there are ways to hold on to a few rays of sun and still make the rich, dark trends your own.
Read More...Beauty products that are good for you and green too!
September 8, 2009 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Good Looks
You’ll be happy to know there has been a surge in affordable organic and natural products for beauty and skin care. Here’s an eco-friendly list of options.
Read More...Beauty routines that help you look alert, even if you’re not!
July 28, 2009 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Back to School, Good Looks
With less time and earlier mornings, is it even possible to look wide-eyed and awake? It is, with just a few adjustments to your makeup routine.
Read More...The Best of Beauty
July 1, 2009 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Who has time to try every beauty product out there in order to find the best picks? Consult this list to update your beauty stash and save yourself the footwork!
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