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Preventing The Dreaded Makeup Melt

Alexis — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:47:29 +0000

The days are beginning to heat up and it's time to start thinking about your makeup. When the temps rise you may want to think about reaching for a waterproof product. I will never forget working out with my friend and looking over to talk and watching the makeup run and drip down the side of her face.

Prom Time! Need Help With Hair And Makeup? [VIDEO]

Cheryl Hagen — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:00:54 +0000

Prom Season is upon us. I have several friends who have already taken their daughters out shopping for dresses, and others who have sons renting tuxes. Limos, flowers and so much more needs to be done to prepare. How about hair and makeup? I’ve never been really great at hair or makeup. Helping my daughter, [...]

How Buffalo Brides Can Have the Angelina Jolie Look [Video]

Alexis — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:44:19 +0000

Finally, It seems like an eternity 7 years later Brad and Angelina are finally getting married. The designers are scrambling to present the perfect wedding dress. It is wedding season and now is the time to make a fashion statement. Vera Wang is the reigning queen of wedding gown design for young celebrities. Vera Wang [...]

It's Time To Get Glam!!

Alexis — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:56:13 +0000

I love the holiday season. It's all about the glitz and glam when it comes to the holiday parties. Holiday parties are a time to socialize, mix and get glamorous. If your thinking about a way to stand out from the crowd, make lipstick your friend.

I Found The Best Concealer On Earth! [Video]

Alexis — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:22:40 +0000

Like the many other millions of women in the world I found myself at one of my favorite places in the mall, the cosmetics counter. I can’t believe there was a time when cosmetics and I were not friends. Thanks to my friend Robyn, I saw the light. I’ve been lucky to have a friend that [...]

How To Look Rested

Alexis — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:13:15 +0000

It’s summer in Buffalo and there is always something to do. If you are not as well rested as you usually are in the winter months I can understand why. Everywhere we look there are festivals happening. Bags or dark circles always seem to creep up when you have had no sleep. It’s easy to [...]

A Little Sensation[VIDEO]

Alexis — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:41:17 +0000

How adorable is she. A 5 year old giving makeup advice. One thing I can say about 5 year olds, they always tell you what they think. I'm not surprised this little one is a youtube sensation.

Are You Hanging On To Old Makeup?

chuck.stevens — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:47:34 +0000

Are you hanging on to old makeup? In one reported case a 24 year old woman had held on to a compact since early High School. Experts recommend tossing eye makeup after three months to prevent infection. Melissa Dahl has the story from today.com

Ten things Guys Want To Say To Women

chuck.stevens — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:00:53 +0000

Here are ten things guys want to say to women but don’t from Glamour: Too much makeup! Please, please order more than just a salad. They all look like cubic zirconia to me. I heard a noise. Can you go check it out? Could you possibly do that thing my ex-girlfriend used to do? I [...]

Looking Your Holiday Best

Alexis — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:41:21 +0000

Technically speaking, the days get shorter in winter, but with the hectic holidays quickly approaching, you have to make an extra effort to keep your look in tact from morning to midnight. First, after cleansing and moisturizing (if you don't moisturize, your skin will suck up any moisture from the products you apply), prep with Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer.

Winged Beauty

Alexis — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:47:21 +0000

Winged eye shadow was all over the Fall runways—but usually in somber blacks and shades of gray. Leave it to Diane Kruger to take a red hot trend and make it even hotter—and, well, greener. You can always ask a makeup a