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7 Winter Lip Tips You Can’t Live Without

Let’s face it, winter is not as glamorous as it is in the media. Sure it’s nice to see snow but that frigid weather takes a toll on our skin, especially our lips. Our lips have virtually no defense against harsh weather. They don’t produce moisture, so when dry weather hits, lips turn chapped and peel. Since dry, chapped, peeling lips are never in, here is a survival guide on how to keep your pout perfect this winter. [first_adsense] 1. Don’t Forget To Exfoliate Smooth lips start with ... View the Post

The 7 best tips and tricks to keep your pout looking and feeling baby soft through even the harshest winter weather.

Beauty

2014 Beauty Trends You Need to Ditch (and their 2015 replacements!)

1. Heavy Contouring & ‘Fake’ Lashes – Natural Glow & Plum Accents 2014 was all about illusions. The illusion of fuller lips and eyebrows, more prominent cheekbones, mega-long, fanned out lashes, and in some cases, a completely different face. [first_adsense] While it was fun to sift through the astonishing before and after photos, it’s a relief to know that the 2015 trend is reverting back to a natural, more subdued look (as in, we get to show our actual faces again!). Think light ... View the Post

These 2014 beauty and fashion trends have run their course. Luckily, we've compiled 2015's hottest looks to give you the easiest, most stylish transition possible.

Beauty· Skincare

5 Tips To Prevent Dry Skin

We all know what it looks like, but what precisely is dry skin? Our skin has a natural barrier of lipids designed to keep irritants out and moisture in. However, when this barrier is harmed (in this case, by cold, dry air), it causes small, almost invisible cracks to form in the skin. These cracks then permit vital moisture to escape and irritants to enter. This is the primary cause of dry, flakey skin. Here are some tips to ensure your skin stays soft, smooth and moisturized in the cold ... View the Post

Now that it’s winter, the season of dry skin is officially upon us. What that means is many of us, regardless of skin type, will be experiencing the common and, unfortunately, very visible side effects of cold, moistureless air.

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4 Ways The Holidays Throw You For A Loop… And How To Fix It

We all look forward to the holiday season: colder temps, more time with family, and ridiculously awesome home-cooked meals. But more often than not, these factors contribute to an expanding waistline and a less-than-optimal mindset that we take with us into the new year. Read on for tips on surviving the holiday meltdown! [offer] 1. You’re Overeating Most Meals Mom’s famous deep-fried turkey sure is amazing, but it also packs a bigger punch that your typical “cheat meal”. The holiday ... View the Post

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Tired? Here Are 7 Ways To Boost Your Energy Right NOW

Whether it’s at that 2pm slump at work, or the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning, we all feel tired, sluggish, and low-energy at some point. Here are 7 Ways To Boost Your Energy Right NOW and get you going no matter what the reason is! 7 Ways To Boost Your Energy Right NOW 1. Mid-day workout While morning & night workouts are definitely the favorites, a mid-day workout (but not too hard!) can work wonders on your energy. Working out can even increase your ... View the Post

Whether it’s at that 2pm slump at work, or the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning, we all feel tired, sluggish, and low-energy at some point. Here are some quick tips to get you going no matter what the reason is!

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5 Tips For Becoming A Pro Shopper – No Matter Your Size

In theory, shopping seems easy: Go to the mall, find clothes that are cute, buy them, rejoice. But in real life, it ain’t so easy: Jeans fit in the legs but not in the waist; blouses are see-through or feel like they’re made of plastic, and all the cutest shoes are a billion dollars. Per shoe. [offer] If you’re as frustrated with the shopping situation nowadays as we are, you’ll love this article as much as we do. Take a peek and let us know which tip was your favorite – ours was ... View the Post

Shopping ain’t so easy: Jeans fit in the legs but not in the waist; blouses are see-through or feel like they’re made of plastic, and all the cutest shoes are a billion dollars. Per shoe. If you’re as frustrated with shopping as we are, you’ll love this article as much as we do!

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