Instead of “old,” I should say, “very loved.” If you’re a mom, aunt or cousin of little ones, you know exactly what I mean. They just can’t part with those favorite dolls no matter how matted their hair gets from gigantic hugs and being drug around…sometimes by the feet as their heads bounce off the floor. I’ve had this “Katherine” …
Gotta love a grandma with so much attitude that she’s been kicked out of several rest homes. How many partially-paralyzed 91-year-olds would figure out how to sneak past her motion detector?! She reasons that life is too short to be hindered by a little thing like that. This picture was taken before her stoke. Well, Grandma was recently forced to …
What I call “non-committal curls” are huge for 2016. Since one of you requested that I discuss this year’s hair trends, I consulted several hair gurus and they all said loose curls are the look. I call them “non-committal” because they can’t seem to decide whether they want to be loose or structured. The effect you’re looking for is effortless, …
Every January, the gyms are packed with people, nutrition stores are stocked with fat-burning supplements, and veggies are in abundance. So in the spirit of the month, I’m doing a Victoria’s Secret model workout. If you’d like to join me, here it is. We can all suffer together;) And if you missed my ME & MY GIRLS dance tutorial to …
When I taught some of the dance choreography to Ariana’s music video, Focus, I couldn’t resist the urge to recreate her hair and makeup. Then some of you wanted to learn how to do that too. It’s easy… Volume is the key to this half-up/half-down do. First, backcomb your hair. Then pull the top half into a ponytail. Smooth the …
If you aren’t bright-eyed in Bellevue, you will be – bright and early – if you attend Nordstrom’s Trend Show this Saturday, September 19th. Here are details for you beauty-loving babes. There will be celebrity makeup artists, red carpet regulars, cosmetics tips, music, giveaways, and makeovers. For a preview of who you can get excited to see, this is Darais. …
Who says a girl has to be a supermodel, like Karlie, to show off her makeup style? There’s no way I could double for this catwalk darling, but I’m giving you a step-by-step makeup tutorial so you can make Karlie’s look your own. First, pick a golden/copper shadow to brush on your eyelids. I chose one from Guerlain’s Petrouchka Palette. …
With Bobbi Brown’s limited edition, Shimmering Sands Eye Palette, you can get twelve shades in a single case, complete with two brushes in one. This is ideal for the jet-setting lady. And the set works well with every girl’s existing makeup. To get my look, all you have to do is dust the middle far left shade over any golden …
Have you ever started the day at the office, ducked into the gym after work, and went from there directly to a fancy event—with no chance to dart home and freshen up? Well, today a professional makeup artist is helping me show you how to touchup your makeup for any occasion while en route. And we use so few products they’ll …
I’ve always loved NARS’ products, but I loved them even more when I learned that each one has ingredients that are good for you. A close friend of mine has Celiac Disease. Any amount of gluten makes her extremely sick, even if it is in her makeup. She has probably tried every brand, and the only one that did not …
To me, it means enjoying every last ray of sunshine and not taking a single moment for granted. I’m a strong believer in the concept that you have to slow down enough in life to see the beauty in front of you. The beauty of the sun melting into the sky blew me away when I took these shots. I …
When it comes to gifts-with-purchase, in my opinion there is no contest for the best. Lancôme wins every time! Recently, I was running out of some cosmetics must-haves, so I stopped by the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and was given the above Lancôme mini-palette and gloss. In this picture, I created my look entirely from the gift. So whenever a special …
It’s party time with Girls’ Generation. Today, I’m doing a hair tutorial inspired by the looks in their latest music video, and I bet you know the name…Party! Begin by placing a floral halo on your head and pinning it in place. These can be found almost anyplace that has a good selection of hair accessories. The look is ultra-popular …
Leonard Lauder is Chairman Emeritus of Estée Lauder and one of the most generous men I know. I was touched when I read that in 2013, he gave 1.1 billion to charity, but it didn’t surprise me. You can always tell when a man is genuine and caring by looking into his eyes. When I met Leonard, his eyes sparkled. …
Grandma was quite concerned about having her makeover complete before all her admiring fans arrived for birthday festivities. And she wasn’t about to have any items left out. In fact, she asked for extra coats of lip-gloss. After all, a girl only turns ninety-one once!