Here’s a fun open thread topic today: what makeup are you loving right now? What makeup and beauty things are you hunting for? What makeup trends intrigue you — what do you want to try? Here’s the makeup I’m loving right now (applied directly on top of my favorite sunscreen – I don’t do foundation on a … Read More about Beauty and Makeup Open Thread: What Do You Love, What Are You Hunting
Three Weird Beauty Rules I Follow
I was thinking about this the other day while moisturizing behind my ears: I follow some weird-ass beauty rules. And I got these gems from even weirder places. So I thought it might be a fun thread — what weird beauty rules do YOU follow — and if there’s a story there, where did you get your … Read More about Three Weird Beauty Rules I Follow
The Best Makeup Products to Fake a Good Night’s Sleep
I always feel sleep deprived after the seasonal time change — and whether you’ve just had to pull an all-nighter for work, been up all night reading brain candy or (ahem) other fun, there are lots of reasons you’ll want to fake a good night’s sleep at work. I thought we’d round up some of the … Read More about The Best Makeup Products to Fake a Good Night’s Sleep
Is There a “Best” Shade of Blonde for Being Taken Seriously at Work?
Does the shade of your hair color really matter at work — is there a certain best shade of blonde for being taken seriously at work? We’ve talked about rocking long platinum blonde hair at work before, but not in a while — and reader A, a law student, has a question about whether golden shades of … Read More about Is There a “Best” Shade of Blonde for Being Taken Seriously at Work?
Work-Appropriate Nails: Length, Shape, Color, and More!
Here’s a topic we haven’t discussed in FOREVER: nails and the office. What’s your definition of work-appropriate nails? Do you think there are any definite nail DON’TS for the office? What is your favorite nail polish color and nail shape to wear to work? And, readers — as busy women, do you prefer gel or … Read More about Work-Appropriate Nails: Length, Shape, Color, and More!
Beauty Wednesday: Natural Beauty Products for Winter
These are some of our favorite affordable, natural beauty products for winter — which are your favorites?
Beauty Tuesday: My Lip Balm Wardrobe
I was thinking about lip balms the other day — totally basic, boring lip balm — and I was surprised to realize that not only do I have SEVERAL favorite lip balms, that they each have their own purpose (and that I’m perhaps looking for a better option in a few places). So: here is … Read More about Beauty Tuesday: My Lip Balm Wardrobe
Coffee Break: Hair Tie Bracelet Combo Set of 3 Bracelets
I noticed readers discussing hair tie bracelets the other day — and yes, they are a thing. You can find them all over the place (huh, including Amazon!), but Etsy seller MyHairTieBracelets certainly has a ton. I like that this three pack comes with gold, silver, and rose gold; for work I’d probably stick with clear, … Read More about Coffee Break: Hair Tie Bracelet Combo Set of 3 Bracelets
Beauty Wednesday: Dry Shampoo
Ladies, what is your favorite dry shampoo? What’s the top quality you look for — and what turns you off about other dry shampoos? As I’ve mentioned before, my favorite dry shampoo (after trying a few) has remained Psssst!, the super cheap, super old-school-looking dry shampoo. Here’s how I apply it before bedtime: I pick up … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: Dry Shampoo
The Best Beauty Advice You’ve Ever Heard
Ladies — what’s the best beauty advice you’ve ever heard? What advice has changed your routine, and what tips do you always follow? For my $.02, here’s the beauty advice that I think of most often: Put real sunscreen on your face, neck, clavicle/chest, and hands as often as possible. The skin there is far … Read More about The Best Beauty Advice You’ve Ever Heard
Coffee Break: Acqua di Parmi
I’m curious, ladies — what are your favorite summer scents? I took a break from wearing perfume years ago when my sons were babies, but I’m starting to get into scents again, and am on the hunt. In years past, my summer scent was the men’s cologne, Acqua di Parma; Nordstrom notes that it is “a composition … Read More about Coffee Break: Acqua di Parmi
Wear Makeup, Increase Your Salary?
“How a Little Lipstick Could Add Thousands To Your Paycheck” — that’s the title of a recent Fortune article reporting on a new study. Anyone else feeling a little stabby? We thought we’d take a closer look at the research and discuss it here. Some questions to consider at the outset: Do you agree that “good grooming” affects your … Read More about Wear Makeup, Increase Your Salary?