Blog Posts by Sarah Bernard

Sometimes we know we’ve got to step up our game. (I’ve been known to fall asleep with my makeup on more than I'd like to admit.) And sometimes we feel entirely virtuous about our skin-care regimen because it's full of SPF-- all year round!-- and cleansers and such. But the truth is, we may not realize that we're overdoing (or underdoing) something that can lead to the very thing we're trying to avoid: dryness, breakouts, accelerated aging. In this episode, New York dermatologist Dr. Jeannette Graf lays out the most common skin-care mistakes women make and how to fix them.

The bad news is we might not be taking care of our skin properly, even when we think we are. The good news is, according to New York dermatologist Dr. Jeannette Graf, a few small tweaks to our routines can mean a glowing complexion is in sight. Here are some of of the most common skin-care mistakes. Are you making any? 

Not washing your face before bed

When you’re exhausted, this is the easiest

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To say Greg Gadson has “seen it all” would be an understatement. The lieutenant colonel is a 24-year Army veteran who sustained injuries from a roadside bomb on May 7, 2007 that would forever change his life. But when you meet Greg, you’re not faced with a man who feels sorry for himself-- or one who wants you to feel sorry for him.  Instead, the double-amputee hero is a down-to-earth guy with positive energy and an optimistic outlook. And now that guy is about to take his real-life experience on the battlefield and make his Hollywood debut in “Battleship” opposite Brooklyn Decker. We caught up with Greg in Hawaii for his story of triumph and inspiration-- and with Brooklyn who told us about the impact Greg has had on her and her family.

 

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When we think of Rihanna, we envision a rock star in eye-catching couture strutting her stuff onstage belting out “Umbrella.”  So when we heard that Rihanna would make her big screen debut as weapons specialist Cora "Weps" Raikes in the action flick “Battleship," we weren’t sure what to expect. And neither was she. But like a true professional, Rihanna tackled the project with all she’s got-- she upped her fitness regimen and swapped those 5-inch stilettos for a wig, some tattoos, and fatigues.  We headed to Pearl Harbor (where much of the film was shot) to catch up with Rihanna for her take on this new endeavor: what shocked her, the intense training she endured and why the whole experience really humbled her. 

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While you're committing to a pre-summer regimen filled with grilled chicken lunches and hours at the gym think about this: Supermodels also have some prep work to do before putting on a bikini. So says gorgeous Chrissy Teigen, the Thai-Norwegian stunner who has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue since 2010. Chrissy loves to eat -- which is one of the reasons why we love her -- and before a shoot forces herself to go hard with Pilates and a low-carb diet. We spoke to Teigen, who is engaged to singer John Legend, about her routine, how we can all feel confident while wearing relatively little, and her new swimwear line with diNeila Brazil. Watch this episode to see her suits which are made to flatter girls with curves and learn a surprising fact about Chrissy that we still can't believe!

The girl loves food and even has a blog to prove it. So Delushious.com boasts the tagline "personal random ramblings from a girl who loves bacon and can't be fat." An

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ESSENCE magazine honored beauty innovators at the Best in Black Beauty Awards in New York City this week. ESSENCE's Beauty Director Corynne Corbett and Celebrity Stylist June Ambrose co-hosted the evening which was touted as the "ultimate beauty conversation." Honorees included celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson, the head stylist on "What Not to Wear," Beyoncé's go-to manicurist Lisa Logan and legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath. Sexy smoky eyes, vibrant colors and bold florals ruled the red carpet. Check out these fun photos from the night!

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When I was little one of my favorite things to do was to sit on my mom’s bed and watch her put makeup on. She’d have electric curlers in her hair-- the kind that you’d secure with rubber-tipped wire clips. I’d get to hold her mascara, blush, and eye shadow and hand them over like a nurse assisting a doctor. She’d dispense tips as she applied each one. And now, when I put my makeup on, with my own daughters watching intently, I love to pass on her lessons. To celebrate our moms and all that we've learned from them, we asked our Facebook friends to share their mom's best piece of fashion or beauty advice. See what they had to say, and then share yours with us on Twitter!

It’s amazing how much of our moms' early advice sticks with us, isn’t it? Here are some time-tested mother-suggested tips from our Facebook community:

• Never go to sleep with your makeup on

Always hit the pillow with clean skin. Makeup clogs your pores, which can lead to breakouts. If you’re too tired to wash

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A bright, white smile is arguably our most important accessory as it’s synonymous with confidence and good health. But just like great skin and healthy hair, a set of sparkling pearly whites needs maintenance! In this episode, we ask some of our favorite stars how they keep their smiles in check. See what mom-to-be Vanessa Lachey, fashion designer Whitney Port, “Fashion Stars” Nicole Richie and Elle MacPherson, and more had to say.

No one wants yellow teeth, that’s a given. But what are the best ways to maintain a bright, white smile? TV host-actress-model, Vanessa Lachey, is a fan of the mechanical toothbrush, which she uses twice, sometimes three times a day. “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant Dayana Mendoza who has alarmingly perfect teeth, is committed to flossing. Fashion designer Whitney Port swear by Crest Whitestrips for professional results one can get at home. If you think about it, what you don’t do matters almost as much. Catherine Pierce, one half of the

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You’re probably thinking of Mother’s Day gifts right about now so we thought we’d help out. Pilar Guzman, Editor in Chief of Martha Stewart Living magazine, has a fantastic, customizable gift option from their Gift Guide that’s a combo of homemade and store-bought. The idea is to create a spa moment for mom with some of her favorite products OR some things you think she’ll love, but would never buy for herself because, well, that’s how mom’s do it, right? See Pilar’s suggestions for customizing a woven basket with goodies like mod nail polish colors plus a $6 portable hand dryer for the full salon effect, classic scrubs, masks, and cozy robes.

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