February 2011

March 1, 2011

A Mani-cure for Polish Problems

Glitter polish is all over the runways and looks gorgeous on your nails. But getting rid of the gritty stuff can be a pain. Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann has four simple steps to wiping your manicure clean, no scrubbing required.

1 - Saturate cotton with polish remover. One with acetone works best.

2 - Cover your nail with the cotton and wrap the entire tip in aluminum foil.

3 - Press down on it, then let it set for five minutes.

4 - Slide off the foil and... Read more »

Posted on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in Permalink | Comments ()

February 28, 2011

Spring Gleaming

Are you a sucker for samples?
Has your cute, hold-everything makeup bag exploded into a catch-all of barely opened bottles and compacts?

There's no glossing over the fact that when it comes to the cosmetic counters you're like a kid in an eye-candy store. Don't let talk of tempting new spring lines turn you into a beauty school cop out. Nordstrom Beauty Director Joelle Russo shares her picks of the new products you really will use this season.Read more »

Posted on Monday, February 28, 2011 in Permalink | Comments ()

February 27, 2011

February 25, 2011

A Star is Worn

You have your wine, popcorn, and fashionista girlfriends all ready for that Super Bowl of style, Sunday's Academy Awards. Watching the red carpet can leave you green. You dream of couture and caviar, but your reality is more like the sale rack and Ritz crackers.

Still, you can do better than answering "Forever 21" if you're ever asked "who are you wearing?" Just try on these celeb-designed lines on for style.
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February 24, 2011

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February 24, 2011

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February 22, 2011 Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow Your friends waxed poetic. But your last brow treatment just left you a little tweezed off. Now, you're stuck with an ever surprised look that's making everyone at your meetings think you forgot to pencil them in. Enter neuveauBrow. The new treatment by the makers of neuLash promises thicker, healthier brows in just about a month. neuveauBrow consists of 13 ingredients which mainly moisturize and nourish the hair follicles, including nutrient-rich pumpkin seed extract, smoothing almond protein and natural... Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Permalink \| Comments ()

February 22, 2011 Too Much to Sandal It was love at first sight. One glance leaves you giddy. You are head over heels, already peeping into your future together as a pair: soulful romantic dinners, parties with friends, getaways to big cities wedged in between weekends along the ocean. Then one unforgivable sentence drives a stiletto right into your heart. "Sorry, we don't have that in a size 7." The shoe may not fit,... Read more » Posted on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Permalink \| Comments ()

February 18, 2011 Take Five Friday-pau hana drinks and celebration Saturday-workout (maybe), beach/shopping, dinner out Sunday-lunch with the girls, laundry, tv time Monday? What to do on your bonus day off? In honor of their day, give most of those presidents in your wallet a break. Here's a list of ways to go holoholo for under $5. Downtown You keep your head down when you're rushing to work. But there's a lot to see in downtown Honolulu, especially when it's easier to find parking (like on a federal holiday). Experience: A stroll through history for... Read more » Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 in Permalink \| Comments ()

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