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The best blushes to help contour your face

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0800

Eventually, most women will catch on to the fact that if you put your makeup on strategically, you are doing more than applying makeup. You're contouring your face and it can make all the difference.

Lengthening mascaras: 4 Winning products for extra length

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

So, you have short eyelashes. Fake it 'til you make it! Here are four mascaras to help you create the appearance of long, luxurious lashes.

4 Liquid foundations when full coverage is a must

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0800

These four products made it to the final round of the 2013 SheKnows Beauty Awards to duke it out for title of the best liquid foundation. Here's what you should know about these products.

4 Natural makeup lines worth trying

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Green is THE thing these days and, whether it's choosing brands that value organic ingredients or products that refuse to use anything but, women are being pressured into adopting green routines not only when they grocery shop but also when they're adding color to their cheek bones.

Editor's choice: My 3 favorite looks at the Golden Globes

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0800

Queen of rom coms Kate Hudson may not have gone home with a Golden Globe last night, but her black Alexander McQueen dress with gold embellishments had me at hello. Meanwhile, Amy Adams stole my heart in her ballerina pink mermaid Marchesa gown.

4 Steps to cleanse negativity and how it really helped one woman

Catherine Conelly — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:30:00 -0800

During today's episode of Anderson Live, one woman found success in helping her sister turn her life around with the help of motivational speaker and guru Gabrielle Bernstein. SheKnows snagged a few happy, healthy tips that you can use to evaluate your own attitude in 2013, while witnessing the heartfelt details of a strong sisterly bond.

Letter from the editor: Why you shouldn't be afraid of clinical skin care

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:30:00 -0800

My skin care routine has mostly consisted of cleansing before bed and then moving through a few simple steps of facial sprays and moisturizers. Easy peasy. Simple has always been my motto when deciding what to put on my face. More recently, I've become obsessed with preventative tricks to help avoid the regrets that sink in when more wrinkles start to surface.

Editor's picks: Sexy gifts to give yourself this season

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:05:00 -0800

Every woman should have a chance to experience the pampered, silk and satin-filled, elegant and glamorous lifestyle that often only amounts to fantasy. So, I handpicked some gifts you should buy for yourself... if only to feel like Grace Kelly for a day, night or every Saturday afternoon.

Who wore it better: Nicki Minaj or Julie Bowen?

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:30:00 -0800

Modern Family actress Julie Bowen was added to numerous best dressed lists after she walked the red carpet in yellow, helping Monique Lhuillier prove that the color doesn't have to be a fashion fail. Did Nicki Minaj help bring that point home at the 40th Annual American Music Awards?

Skin care secrets from Beauty Bootcamp

Catherine Conelly — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:00:00 -0800

Susan Van Dyke, M.D., led a Beauty Bootcamp to give expert advice on skin care options. Questions like, "What's with that Clarisonic tool anyways?" and others popped into our head. So we turned to Susan for the answers on antioxidants, natural skin care and more.

Editor's picks: Gift ideas for him in the new year

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:30:00 -0800

If you're stumped on what to buy for your guy, be it a new flame or the one who put a ring on it, here are 10 ideas to get your gift giving started.

Beauty gives back: Over 65 women get pampered for Veterans Day

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800

Fashion and beauty expert Mary Alice Stephenson showed support for the troops in her own unique way by providing over 65 makeovers to the mothers, sisters and wives of our veterans. SheKnows joins Mary in saying thank you for always being loyal to those who are loyal to our country.

From the Beauty Editor's desk: 2 Sustainable skin care lines to try

Catherine Conelly — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800

I'm not totally opposed to the chemical and the clinical when it comes to skin care, but there is definitely something to be said for products that rock an all-natural ingredient list. Since I am a bit of a hippie when it comes to my skin, here are two lines worth a try for all my fellow granola girls out there.

Fall fashion with Ann Taylor: Trendy tips from the style director

Catherine Conelly — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0700

SheKnows caught up with Andrew Taylor at the opening of "the new Ann," one of the many concept stores the brand has opened around the nation. As the style director for the company, he offered some dos and don'ts for fall fashion and moms on the go.

Celeb purse reveal: What celebs are carrying for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Catherine Conelly — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:30:00 -0700

Handbag designer Patricia Nash has partnered with a whole gamut of female celebrities to team up against breast cancer. For the rest of the month, she is auctioning off autographed purses that contain the signee's fave products. Take a peek inside.

Why you should own "fat" clothes and more style tips from Janice Min

Catherine Conelly — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0700

So how do Hollywood moms bounce back after pregnancy? Editorial Director of The Hollywood Reporter and author of the new book How to Look Hot in a Minivan Janice Min set out for some answers. Here's what she learned about "fat" clothes, facial serums and looking great even when you're exhausted.

Beauty tips from backstage: A stage performer tells her secrets

Catherine Conelly — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Stage performer Elle Young, who has danced alongside the greatness of Mary J. Blige and Rihanna, let us in on the fact that as a performer, you're often left to handle your own vices in the makeup department. She is an active girl and a spa junkie and luckily offered us some backstage beauty tips that can help your skin keep up with an active lifestyle.

A flirting expert reveals: It's more than twirling your hair

Catherine Conelly — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:30:00 -0700

Flirting expert Rachel Dealto promises that "if you feel like your dating life is akin to climbing Mount Everest in your four inch Manolos, you're not alone. So, we had her clear up some flirty dos and don't for even the most shy of us.

Beauty Beat: How Ashley Greene is using beauty to empower women

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0700

On the set of her photo shoot for Mark Cosmetics and their most recent M.Powerment campaign, Ashley Greene gave us the low down on the beauty and the cause. Plus, she relives her best red carpet moment ever!

Giuliana Rancic for Breast Cancer Awareness: Her post-surgery style tips

Catherine Conelly — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Having struck America with her diagnosis and giving them hope with her survival, Giuliana teamed up with the LOFT stores to help design the "Live in Pink" capsule collection, a pink and glittery line for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Naturally, she has a few pointers for her fellow survivors on coping with post-mastectomy body confidence.