Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Commit 2012 to these great beauty tips for a better "you" all year long.
If you read my Crib Notes column, you already know that I’ve been thinking about resolutions for the New Year this week. ‘Tis the season, after all, to reflect on the year gone by and look ahead to all the potential 2012 holds for us. Particularly if you’re into self-improvement... So, as the New Year arrives this weekend, get rid of that same old boring resolution to lose weight or save money, and instead pledge to take better care of your body, just as it is. Let’s make a promise to treat our skin and hair properly this year and not take for granted that it’ll still look the same in a decade. Pick your favorites from this list and join me in my beauty resolutions quest in 2012. Skin Care Resolutions To take better care of my skin (…
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Find great deals on beauty treats as you finish up your holiday shopping.
I always love to find a nice new nail polish or fun beauty-related treat in my stocking on Christmas morning. If you’re in the market for some affordable holiday surprises that make great stocking stuffers, Secret Santa gifts, or hostess presents, going with the beauty-theme is usually a pretty safe bet! Luckily for all you shoppers out there, we have plenty of great places to patrol for great deals on itty bitty beauty gifts … all under $15! Sally Beauty Supply, Woburn Will start with this great place to find salon-quality beauty gear, right in the Woburn Mall! Sally Beauty Supply carries hair, nail, makeup, and special treatment products for all your beauty needs. But they also stock some great gift items and packages for the holiday …
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Burlington Mall
75 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington, MA
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Macy's
Burlington Mall., Burlington, MA
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
These tips will help you avoid a matchy-matchy makeup disaster.
We’re going to talk about a delicate topic today… whether or not you should match your makeup to your outfit. While most women will tell you such matching is a big fashion faux-pas, there are ways to make this coordination work wonders for you. Of course, don’t be one of those women who match to the point of excess; the "matchy-matchy" look is definitely a no-no. Still, a well-planned look from head to toe is noteworthy. StyleList.com cites Michelle Obama's frequent matching successes as an inspiration for other women who want a complete--but fashionable--look from head to toe. Color Families Let’s start with the first big rule: matching color for color isn’t the point of this exercise. Rather, find ways to complement your attire with …
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-71.216228
Burlington Mall
75 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington, MA
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1955406
/locations/6003156
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Survive cold and flu season and New England winter with well-hydrated, healthy lips.
This week, I’ve been battling the cold bug that everyone else has already had, has now, or is coming down with. The stuffy nose, dry heat in my home, and colder temperatures outside are culminating in one unpleasant side effect: chapped lips. It already feels like everything is getting dry, from my fingers to my toes, so adding chapped lips to the mix is just one more problem I don’t want to have this winter. Still, I live in Massachusetts and am staring winter in the face, so relief isn’t something I’ll find soon. Not unless I take some steps to get my lips repaired and hydrated. Our Overlooked Lips Often neglected, the lips can easily become chapped during the dry winter months, leading to peeling dry skin, bleeding, and quite a bit of …
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CVS Pharmacy
75 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington, MA
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759808
/locations/5883047
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Enjoy the holidays in style with these classic and stylish makeup tips.
Want to draw some attention this holiday season? A great makeup look can bring class and style to your holiday attire, but it doesn’t have to be over-the-top to get you compliments. In fact, prepping your holiday makeup look can be as easy as darkening up daytime colors for a more dramatic effect. If you're brave and want something more festive, the spirit of the holiday season allows freedom of cosmetic expression and might even involve some glitter. Try these tips for a way to stay current and still look fabulous for all those holiday parties and festivities this season. Keep It Balanced For the holidays, perfect makeup is all about balance. It’s okay to experiment with more daring makeup looks, provided you keep the overall look of your…
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Macy's
Burlington Mall., Burlington, MA
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759872
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Shop affordable alternatives to your favorite brand-name cosmetics.
A few years ago, I left the world of retail cosmetics and, thus, my discount on name brand products behind me. Suddenly, I had to pay full price for all my makeup and skin care products… yikes. I had to step back and reassess the situation. Did I really need to spend $20 on mascara? I’d love to keep doing it, just to keep using the products I’d come to love, but my wallet said no. It was time for me to try shopping around for alternatives. Less expensive alternatives. After all, paying for a brand name does not always equal superior quality. Lesser known brands offer very similar products at a fraction of the cost, but with the same level of quality. It might take a little work to find them all, but most major cosmetic brand products …
42.479722
-71.216249
CVS Pharmacy
75 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington, MA
/articles/great-drug-store-beauty-buys
759808
/locations/5815682
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Don't believe these skin care myths!
As I’ve mentioned before, my years spent “working on the front lines” of the skin care industry have taught me much of what I know. Among these lessons, I’ve become enlightened about the common skin care assumptions women (and men) are holding onto. When it comes to good skin care, the most important thing to have is a thorough understanding of what skin needs to stay happy and, thus, healthy. Unfortunately, I've heard many things that are ... well, disheartening. The so-called "facts" that the average woman picks up and spews out are more often than not myths. As a salesperson, I always tried to give away free knowledge with every purchase. I understood what others often do not... if the customer understands how and why a product works, …
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Getting your best skin starts with your inner health.
When you think about taking care of your skin, do you immediately reach for the moisturizer? The fancy serums or scrubs? Do you drop hundreds of dollars every month at the beauty counter? If this sounds familiar, I commend you for having your heart in the right place. But skin care starts within the body, not outside of it. If you don’t have the healthy habits that make skin healthy on the inside, you’re wasting your time and your money on those expensive products. Truthfully, there are a few things you could be doing for your general and overall health that can have big pay-backs for your skin as well. When you’re healthy on the inside, it shows through your skin, hair, and nails. If you’re not, eventually that will show up too. Don’t let…
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Lahey Clinic
41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA
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760673
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Fitness Together
212 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA
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760241
/locations/5571214
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
A beauty counter is a great resource for makeup and skin care, if you know how to use it correctly.
The experience can be intimidating. You walk in, just browsing, and immediately become the target of a salesperson with an agenda. Suddenly, your wallet is the victim, paying for things you didn’t know you needed (and probably don’t). At least, that’s what everyone thinks about cosmetic counters, isn’t it? The truth is, the vast majority of salespeople behind those specialty counters really do want to help you. They don’t want to sell you something you’re just going to return in a week; they’d rather answer your questions and offer suggestions for products you actually need. Of course, they’ll try to suggest anything and everything you might need, but that’s their job. I know. I was one of them for more than six years. Shopping That’s …
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Burlington Mall
75 Middlesex Tpke, Burlington, MA
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1955406
/locations/5521680
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Don't let pregnancy take too big a toll on your skin!
It’s a touchy subject for some moms. And yet for others, stretch marks are a badge of honor. After all, pregnancy is a beautiful thing… it just leaves your skin a little, well, tired looking. If you’re collecting stretch marks because you love them, skip this week’s column. See you next Wednesday. Still reading? Here’s what you need to know about the how and why of the average stretch mark. Simply put, stretch marks form because the skin is forced to stretch very quickly, causing the skin cells to “break.” Think of them like runs in your panty hose. Like any other type of skin injury, a stretch mark will first appear as red, gradually lightening over time. Pink, squiggly lines will most likely frame your belly button starting about halfway…
Summer
2:29 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
I love your suggestions, I'd love to eventually add some of them to my own beauty resolutions [ http://blog.summerdew.com/2012/06/health-beauty-resolution/ ]. :) more ›