Easy Style Tips

20 Easy ideas for elegant style

Tristan Coopersmith — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:59:00 -0800

Sure, hemlines rise and fall, and there's a new black every season. But in the fickle world of style, a classic sort of beauty works no matter what the trends. Those pictures of women from the '20s who are still as jaw-droppingly gorgeous as they were when the photos were first snapped prove the point. This kind of beauty is less about fashion and more about spending time putting yourself together, flattering every element of your appearance and feeling confident. Here are 20 simple ways to bring some classic beauty into your look -- and have your photo be one of those that future generations of women admire.

8 Quick fixes for beauty and hair emergencies

Mary Fetzer — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:25:00 -0800

Life moves fast and we don't always have time to pamper ourselves. When you want to look your best, but you're short on time, try one of these expert recommended tricks.

3 Easy ways to make your eyes look bigger

Kori Ellis — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:06:00 -0800

Do your eyes seem to disappear without makeup? You aren't alone. Many women want their eyes to look bigger. Here are three simple tips to help.

5 Easy ways to hide tummy bulge

Kori Ellis — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:03:00 -0800

If you are carrying a couple extra pounds around your middle, don't worry. Get yourself to the gym and in the meantime, you can hide your tummy by selecting the right clothes.

3 Beauty fixes using lemon

Brooke Andersen — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:34:00 -0800

The citrus in your kitchen is your quick beauty fix. Here are three ways you can use lemon to banish ugly, annoying problems.

5 Easy holiday hair ideas

Nina Sutton — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:19:00 -0800

It’s always great to change up our hairstyle for holiday parties. One of the reasons that the season is so fun is that we can experiment and glam up our look- for a reason! Check out some easy ideas for party hair to make you feel glamorous and festive.

Fashion disasters at the Country Strong premiere

Kori Ellis — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:00:00 -0800

Most of the time our favorite celebrities look fabulous on the red carpet. But then sometimes, things go all wrong. At the Country Strong premiere in Los Angeles, it wasn't a good fashion night for more than one celeb.

3 Quick tips to protect winter hair

Brooke Andersen — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0700

Winter weather can be harsh your hair, stripping it of moisture. Here are three tips to keep your hair looking healthy all season long.

Skin care 911

Beth Blair — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:52:00 -0700

We all wish we could call the beauty police to rescue us from those gory skincare emergencies. Instead, we did a little digging to find the some must-have products to help us in our time of need. Lights and sirens not included.

Date night beauty fixes

Tiernan McKay — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:10:00 -0700

When you’ve been looking forward to date night all week, the last thing you need is a beauty dilemma right before the big event. Inevitably, you’ll have to battle with a pre-date beauty disaster or two over the course of your life. But, an unexpected beauty mishap doesn’t have to ruin your night.

5 Easy ways to fancy up a ponytail

Erica Sagon — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Praise the ponytail, our favorite shortcut for those hot summer days when you wouldn't dream of turning on a hair dryer. But it doesn't have to look like an afterthought. If you have just an extra minute, you can transform your ponytail from blah to beautiful with these easy, stylish ideas.

Your 2-minute beauty routine

Shayla Perry — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:37:00 -0700

Having "problem" skin doesn’t mean that you have to spend your mornings shackled to your bathroom vanity with an arsenal of products. Developed with the help of renowned dermatologist, Dr. Ava Shamban, our no nonsense 2-minute beauty routine is ideal for everything from aging to acne prone skin. Therefore, no matter what your skin type, you can get up, get gorgeous, and get going in just minutes!

How to zap a blemish fast

Shayla Perry — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:08:00 -0700

We’ve all seen the hundreds of products with their so-called scientifically proven zit-zapping ingredients, like xynercabertrexol or limbernecktidukis. OK, those aren’t real words, but you get the idea. You practically have to bring a medical dictionary with you to get through the beauty aisle. So what really works when you sprout a growth the size of a garbanzo bean on your face just in time for a special occasion? We’ve asked the top skin care experts and makeup artists around to reveal the best blemish-fighting ingredients, so you can bypass the buzzwords, find the right products and get rid of that pimple -- fast!

10 Quickie make-up meltdown fixes

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:34:00 -0700

Summer is here and we couldn't be happier. Pool parties, beach days and patio cocktails are all hallmarks of our favorite season, but hot weather has its drawbacks, especially when it comes to beauty. Sweat, humidity and melting make-up all make for mishaps we could do without. That's why we've put together a list of quick fixes for all your warm weather beauty woes.

10 Ways to remedy summer skin disasters

Aly Walansky — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:01:00 -0700

Ah, summer! Frozen drinks, afternoons by the pool and a host of skin problems. As the weather warms and the humidity skyrockets, our skin reacts. Here are some remedies for our least-favorite summer skin situations.

Mom makeover: 6 Easy steps to a new look

Beth Blair — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:50:00 -0700

Just because you’re a mom doesn’t mean glamour has to disappear. If you’re ready for a new look, here are six simple mom makeover tips to give you a fresh style and earn you the "hot mom" moniker.

Prom night emergency essentials kit

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:25:00 -0700

You’ve scored a hot a date, found the ultimate dress, perfect shoes and decided on the most flattering make-up and hairstyle for the biggest event of the year – prom! Now that the big items have been crossed off your pre-prom list, it’s time to get down to the details. We want your night to be as perfect as you’ve imagined, so we’ve put together a list of emergency essentials every prom-goer should think about tucking away in her ultra-cute clutch. Not that we expect anything to go awry, but we do know that it’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to getting ready for fabulous nights out.

10 Fast holiday hair and makeup tricks

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:38:00 -0800

Got a need for speed? Between basting a the turkey, refilling the eggnog, and making sure that no one is opening their gift earlier than they should be - who has time for hair and makeup? Here, some quick and easy hair and makeup tips to keep you looking chic from Halloween through New Year's!

Quick and easy beauty tricks

Ning Chao — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:13:00 -0800

Bonus: Spend the time you save on a great manicure.

21 Beauty shortcuts

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:48:00 -0700

Maybe you were having a dream about George Clooney that continued, thrillingly, through the trilling of your alarm clock. Or perhaps your kids begged you to make homemade pancakes . When your day feels like a mad dash instead of a walk in the park, these tweaks to your beauty routines can help you at least appear to have your life under control.

Quick fixes for beauty disasters

Kori Ellis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:29:00 -0700

We all run into beauty disasters every once in a while -- pimples, swollen eyes, smeared makeup. With these quick fixes, you can do some emergency damage control and get back to looking beautiful.