Feet, being so far below our eyes, often get overlooked when it comes to a regular beauty routine. The result? Most of us walk around with cracked heels, callused toes and dirty soles that never seem to scrub clean -- not exactly the look you want to show off in your new beach sandals. Summer is the cruelest season for feet, says Reham Bastawros, co-owner of the Nail Garden, a Los Angeles mani-pedi spa that cares for the cuticles of Renee Zellweger, Miley Cyrus and Megan Fox. “During the winter, when your feet are covered in socks and ... Read More...

While many of us are pretty religious about making hair appointments, we tend to let things slide when it comes to facials. All that coddling with lotions and potions seems so indulgent, it’s easy to pooh-pooh the results of a facial. “A facial will keep your skin healthy and hydrated and also protect it from the environment,” says dermatologist Howard Murad, M.D., associate clinical professor of medicine at UCLA. “And if you have specific problems, like uneven pigmentation or breakouts, the appropriate facial can really... Read More...

Sure, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Blake Lively are blessed with natural beauty. But make no mistake; they don’t tumble out of bed and onto the red carpet. Instead, they rely on their beauty team to help play up their assets and disguise their less-than-perfect parts. We asked a few top makeup artists for their best tips on getting your gorgeous on. 1. Dress your eyes from inner to outer corner, not bottom to top. Long ago, most makeup artists tossed out the technique of applying different shades of eye shadow to the ... Read More...

As a meteorologist and host on The Weather Channel, Stephanie Abrams braves harsh elements during extreme weather, which suits the self-proclaimed tomboy just fine. “You can’t be a girlie girl,” she says, “especially when you’re covered head to toe in mud. There have been a couple of instances when I’ve seen myself on HDTV after working 36 hours during a hurricane and there’s not much you can do about your makeup or your hair. Basically, it’s me, a baseball cap and a microphone.” While A... Read More...

Gorgeous and athletic: What woman doesn’t want to be both? And with the Summer Olympics in London approaching, we’re all going to want to get our sweat on with volleyball, mountain biking, water polo or tennis. Whether you decide to try out an Olympic sport or rededicate yourself to jogging, two things you won’t have to choose between are getting fit and looking fabulous. While you don’t want to show up on the track or court with a full-on smoky eye and matte lips, you also don’t need to reveal a blotchy complex... Read More...

What woman doesn’t love trying out each season’s new makeup colors and formulas. And who can resist the latest shampoos, conditioners, pomades and gels that just might be the missing link to help you achieve the perfectly tousled locks of Blake Lively or the off-the-beach waves of Kate Hudson. Go ahead and indulge, but don’t overlook an essential element of your beauty artillery: brushes. The right brushes for both hair and makeup can help make you absolutely dazzling! Makeup “If you don’t have the right app... Read More...

Arches done right can make eyes seem bigger and brighter, visually lift sagging lids, rev up hair color and give you an all-over gorgeous look. “Eyebrows are so important, they really help shape and define your face,” notes Hollywood brow expert Anastasia Soare, who does brow shape-ups for celebrities like Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner. Get pretty arches that are perfect for you with these tips. Eyebrow Shaping Tools What you’ll need: slant tip tweezers, a spiral brow brush (it looks like a clean mascar... Read More...

 Summer is here! So are the skirts, shorts and hot pants. And of course, battling out the extra flab! Well, the last one is the least appreciated by every woman but to sport some great outfits in a great body this summer, one has to sweat it out in the gym. There's no shortcut to getting rid of additional cellulite, specially around the thighs (that's a tough spot), although everyone wishes there were. But with a few good exercises, one can tone her legs without even going to the gym. Jogging is one exercise that tones the entir... Read More...

From simply chick to bold to even wild, every woman has different sides to her only to unveiled on different occasions. A well fitting lingerie sure can make a woman look great in any kind of apparel and a more enticing one can give a boost to her confidence, while setting a sensual mood. Certainly, not all kinds of lingerie are the same and fit for every occasion. Every woman must try out different types of lingerie in order to find out what best suits her, depending on a particular occasion. Chemise :   Chemise is a loose-fitting flir... Read More...

A blank page can radiate a lot of patterns and designs to somebody who has a keen eye for painting. It may mean peace for one artist, solace for another artist, a gloomy face for the third artist, a new born baby for the forth artist and so on. However, lost in the midst of all these thoughts, an artist generally may take a lot of time in order to decide what he or she should paint on a blank page. We bring to you some of the most common themes that can help you to decide on a wonderful pattern, design or thought to bring down on a piece of pap... Read More...

Indian fashion is progressing internationally. Indian fashion industry and Fashion designing are recognized globally. Indian Fashion Industry has come up in a big way in the recent years and has made its own mark everywhere. Indian fashion designers love to experiment with garments and they are really very good in it. Few of the attires also got very popular through Bollywood medium. Bollywood industry influence fashion and the latest market trends. A gown is flowy, elegant long dress. Red, black and white are all time favorite colors for th... Read More...

India is a big country with many states and a rich cultural heritage. What makes India exhibit a rich cultural heritage? In India, every state has its own unique, native costumes and attires that are traditionally rich. Thus, designers across the country draw inspiration from different attires worn by Indians in different parts of the country in creating unique and beautiful clothes. Because every Indian can familiarize with such clothes, they soon become a hit among the masses and forms fashion. Owing to this reason, fashion and India has a... Read More...