By now, everyone's pretty aware that the job market is b-l-e-a-k. You don't have to turn on CNN to know that new positions are hard to come by, and companies are downsizing left and right. Therefore it should come as no surprise that searching for work is more competitive than ever with a ton of talented people vying for the same jobs. Because of this unfortunate fact, word on the (Wall) street is that employers are so inundated with highly qualified applicants, that they look for the tiniest slip-ups to make the process of elimination easier. Yikes. Get tips

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Did you know that Asia is home to 60 percent of the world's population? Yup, it's true. That means there are a lot of Asian women in the world, from many different countries, and just like every woman: no two Asian women are exactly the same. Face shape, skin tone, bone structure, eye color, etc. all depend on the individual. So what's the one thing all Asian women do have in common? The ability to look absolutely stunning. They do happen to share some similar features and attributes as well, all which can be made up to glorious perfection. See Asian looks

Who honestly wants to spend an hour getting ready each morning? Or should we say, who has an hour to spend primping? Between jobs, kids, pets, workout routines, Facebook updates and significant others, there's never enough time to fit everything in. Here, we share expert tips for saving time on your hair and makeup routine -- now you won't have to sacrifice looking great for that daunting to-do list. See Tips

Before you buy your next eyeshadow or makeup brush -- check out these unbiased reader reviews. They reveal that of all (and there are thousands) of the MAC products available, the brushes top every makeup-lovers list. But not all MAC products are perfect -- so be sure to steer clear of the ones that made our readers' do-not-buy lists. See products

Try a new makeup look and improve your life at the same time by choosing makeup colors that mesh with your zodiac sign. Astrology guru, Michele Bernhardt, founder of MyInnerWorld.com shares advice on what eyeshadow colors a woman of your sign should wear. And why follow this advice, you may ask? She claims wearing the suggested colors can add balance to your life -- who couldn't use more of that? See eyeshadows

It's a common scenario: You put on your makeup in the morning and it looks flawless. Then around lunchtime you glance in the mirror and notice your faded, creased eyelids. Want to break the cycle? Start your day with one of these shadows, all of which survived the 9-to-5 grind with flying colors (aka no creasing). See shadows

Making makeup last all day -- especially in hot, muggy conditions -- doesn't have to be a high-maintenance hassle. Follow these tips from pro makeup artists Charlie Green and Molly Stern and your look, whether natural or dramatic, won't melt away before you finish showing it off. Hot weather tips

We soaked up the backstage scene at Fashion Week to bring you our favorite and least favorite hair and makeup looks. Plus, find out how to make our top picks more street-friendly. Runway photos

We asked hair, makeup and nail artists backstage at Fashion Week for their best kept secrets. Read on to find tips that will help add a little runway glamour to your signature style. Backstage tips