Health & beauty
Foot Doctors and Facial Treatments Should Never go Together, Just Ask this Regretful Woman
This was pretty much a lawsuit waiting to happen
You probably heard about this first one: Rainbeau Mars (actress, yogini, granola cruncher in chief) was labeled Bridezilla this week after she invited her wedding guests to participate in a three-week vegan cleanse prior to the ceremony. read more
Today is National Strawberry Shortcake Day, which is an excellent excuse for us to spend a few hours flipping through food porn to find the most interesting recipes. It is peak strawberry season, and we love this all-American classic because there are so many tasty variations out there -- from gluten-free shortcake to ice cream sandwiches. Dig in! read more
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Want to regale your friends with some fascinating trivia this weekend? Brush up on the latest studies everyone will be talking about: read more
Products are divided into four categories: Smart Complexion (face), Blacquer (eyeliner and mascara), Hi-Per Color (lips, blush, nails -- anything colorful), and Boy Tested Girl Approved (unisex products from lip balm to brow tamer). read more
Former Miss America pageant winners Shanna Moakler, Alyssa Campanella, Shandi Finnessey, and Susie Castillo posed nude for a PETA anti-fur ad released on Thursday, and we have a few thoughts on the subject. None of them are animal-rights related. read more
HAIRSTYLES
We love debating the finer points of the topknot. Is it "in" or "out"? Is it better sexy and disheveled or sleek and taut? And which celebs pull it off with style? Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen both have signature bangs, but when pulled into a trendy bun, the two songbirds transform instantly. TSwift's look is soft and romantic, styled elegantly for the Fragrance Foundation Awards. Carly Rae's style is more playful and chic, done for a performance on Good Morning America. So we're asking you: Which celeb got it right? read more
The safety and effects of Bisphenol A (BPA), a compound found in certain plastics used in food containers, made news again this week when a new study published in the journal "PLOS One" found that tween girls (ages 9 to 12) with higher-than-average levels of BPA in their pee were twice as likely to be obese as girls with lower-than-average levels. read more
HEALTH & BEAUTY
When you think about prepping for summer, do you immediately imagine countless days in the gym? Or perhaps you daydream about hours of sundress shopping? While slimming down for bikini season and refreshing your wardrobe are essential hits on your summer "To Do" list, there are others that are just as important: beauty treatments. Why? Well, no matter how fab your abs are or how chic your two-piece looks, it will be all for nothing if paired with, say, furry, pale legs. read more
Target has launched a new tutorial video with some great, easy-to-follow tips for a gorgeous smoky eye. The brand tapped makeup artist and founder of the Pixi makeup line, Petra Strand, to show her best advice to create a smoky eye using Pixi Lid & Line in Smoky Olive, $18. This three-in-one pencil has a liner, shadow, and smudger, so you can pull off the day-to-night look with one simple product. In the video, Strand shows how to elongate the line of your eye to create a cat eye look, and then add more pigment using the powder pressed shadow inside the pencil. Next, she uses the smudger to blend the powder up over the lid. To finish the look, she uses Pixi Large Lash Mascara in Bold Black, $18. Another great tip: In order to get mascara truly at the root and lengthen your lashes, make sure you look down as you're applying. Watch the video to see Strand apply the smoky look! read more
PERFUME
After winning "Best Celebrity Fragrance of the Year" this year with her Wonderstruck Enchanted perfume, we have high hopes for this new addition to the fragrance line. If it's supposed to be a reflection of who she is now, we're assuming it's slightly more mature and less playful than her previous scents. Top notes are sweet, floral-fruity with a woody base -- fun and feminine, but still strong. Launching this month, the packaging certainly reflects a more grownup expression from the pop star. The crystal clear bottle topped with a classic pearl necklace is lovely. read more
During the two minutes you brush your teeth (and the extra minute it takes to floss ... you are flossing, yes?), try relevés -- heel lifts with the legs straight. Mahri Relin, founder of Body Conceptions, explains that this repetition strengthens and tones the calves while challenging your balance. read more
FITNESS
My posture is mediocre at best. It's been that way since middle school when a mean girl told me I "looked like a bitch" because I stood up too straight. Ouch. *Slouch* read more
If we lived in the UK, we'd totally shop at Debenhams. Not because they have an entire section devoted to "debut dresses" (whatever those are), but because they've pledged to stop Photoshopping images. read more
Hint: It involves a Kanye and Jay-Z song read more
The most basic, life-saving hygiene -- washing your hands -- takes about 20 seconds. The Centers for Disease Control says this simple task can prevent the spread of deadly foodborne illnesses and infections and curb your chances of catching a cold or the flu. And, yet, 95 percent of us aren't doing it right, according to a study by researchers at Michigan State University. read more
If it weren't so cruel and circa 1948, we'd laugh at the losers who are calling out Rachel Zoe for her son's long hair and the principal who forced a teenage boy to wash off his eyeliner. But people are seriously freaking out about these innocent acts, as if boys can't be boys unless they're in crew cuts and combat boots. read more
Total Beauty: What's one bad beauty habit you can't seem to quit?
Jen Atkin: Sunblock. I'm not so great about putting sunblock on my face, and I know I'm going to totally kick myself when I get older. read more
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Naomi Watts stars as Princess Diana in the upcoming film "Diana." Check out the trailer to get a sneak peek of how she captures Princess Di's look. read more
We doubt you'll ever find any of those scary "celebrities without makeup" shots of Miranda Kerr. Even when she's running mundane errands, the Victoria's Secret Angel is drop-dead gorgeous. (With a little help from her favorite things, of course). Here, Kerr is shopping in a department store in South Korea, and demonstrates just how stunning a simple slash or two (in this case, a subtle cat eye and bold red lip) can be. Here's how to DIY: read more
Back in the day, couples hired a photographer for their wedding. As in, just the wedding -- vows, cake cutting, first dance, finito. read more



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