My favorite thing about January isn't hitting the gym (too crowded) or trying the latest juice cleanse (needed, but definitely not fun) -- it's throwing things away. Piles of papers get shredded; clothing gets donated; and old beauty products get tossed. See products

You've almost finished all your holiday shopping, but there's just one person left on your list and you have absolutely no idea what to get her: the new mom. And she can be a tricky giftee. Get her that cute pair of baby booties and she'll be bummed you didn't get something for her. Buy her a box of really nice bath salts and it'll just remind her of how she never has time to take baths these days. See gifts

Try these expert eye makeup tips to make those brown eyes stand out in the best way possible see tips

As a diehard devotee of the TV comedy "Arrested Development," I distinctly remember when I heard it was getting cancelled. It was a dark, dark day. See products

It's the color of money, envy, and good 'ole Kermit, and now it's the Pantone color of 2013: green (well, Emerald Green to be exact).We are psyched to see this shade take center stage in 2013, and love that it's way more wearable than 2012's hue, Tangerine Tango. Swipe it on your nails, use it as shadow and liner, it even makes a great color for a little hair flair. Click here to see the Emerald Green beauty picks you'll want to try now. To get you started, we've collected our favorite emerald-hued makeup and nail polishes. You can keep things subtle by swapping your black liner for emerald or go all-out with an emerald smoky eye. But may we suggest snagging these emerald products pronto. Now that it's the 2013 Pantone color of the year, there's a good chance anything with a green tint will be flying off the shelves.So, how does Pantone chose its color each year? The company starts by surveying fashion and design industry experts about the colors they're working with, then a committee chooses the final shade. (Yeah, we were hoping there was some sort of psychic, mystical side to all of this, too, but it seems pretty straightforward.) See makeup

How To Wear Gold Eye Makeup

When most people imagine gold eye makeup, disco is typically the first image that comes to mind. Gold eye makeup can be tricky, but it can look amazing when done the right way. Be sure to follow this list of guidelines when attempting to master the perfect gold eye look. First, keep your gold in check. If you are doing gold eyes, stick to that and keep your lips and cheeks neutral. You do not want to go into gold overload by doing gold eye makeup along with gold cheek shimmer and lip gloss as well. The quality of the eye makeup you select is also important, as an overly shiny or sparkly gold will detract from your look. Pick an eye shadow that contains a sheer hint of gold without going overboard. Read read more

If you were blessed with naturally blue eyes, you want to know which makeup colors will enhance your color in order to make your eyes really stand out. These eye makeup tips for blue eyes will help you with everything from choosing the right color to finding the right lipstick to match. For an everyday office look, eye shadow colors in brown, rose, lavender and neutral shades tend to work well with blue eyes, but for a more dramatic date night look, you can use metallic in silver and gold, icy pink and turquoise for that extra bit of flair. If you are tired of using plain black mascara, switch things up by pairing a dark blue mascara with a smudged charcoal eyeliner. Dark blue tones will bring out the natural blue in your eyes. Read read more

Eye brows are one of our most important yet neglected beauty features. Most women only spend a few minutes tweezing and plucking stray hairs before moving on to the next step in the makeup application proves. However, your brows can make or break your look. They can do everything from enhance your face shape to make your eyes really stand out. The two most essential eye brow makeup products you want to own are a good eyebrow pencil and brow powder. Read read more

Whether it be the gym, a sappy movie or an unexpected rainstorm, our eye makeup is definitely at risk, which is why investing in good waterproof eye makeup is essential. Not only will it help your eye makeup stay on for longer periods of time, but it will also help prevent you from finding yourself in the midst of an embarrassing beauty disaster. In terms of mascara, LOreal Double Extend Tubes Waterproof is waterproof and will even stay put when you go swimming. It is available in different colors and is great when you need a super strength mascara to fight off the elements. Read read more

Asian women have unique beauty traits, which includes their elongated eyes that are alluring and exotic. There are many Asian makeup tips and techniques that will help highlight your natural beauty features and help you look your best. If you have a yellow based skin tone, your options are endless when it comes to color choices, especially for the eyes. Play up your eyes by filling in the brow area with a brow pencil that is one shade lighter than the color of your hair. Using the pencil, create a soft arch and fill in sparser areas where hair does not grow. This works by enlargening the eyes. Read read more