Since sunny seasons are finally upon us, we can start planning our spring and summer holidays for much needed R&R! We caught up with fashion and beauty expert, Justine Santaniello, to get a few tips for travelling in style.
Bring Out Your Natural Beauty
Spring getaways are the perfect time to embrace a more natural look. "A loose bun paired with a pop of coral lips is such an effortless way to look beautiful while traveling this spring. It is a very low maintenance look that will still leave you looking pulled together," says Santaniello. "Give neutral nails a shot in lieu of brightly colored or dark nail polish, which can chip easily."
Defend Against Dehydration
"Apply a rich moisturizer the night before your flight to increase hydration prior to being exposed to the drying effects of cabin pressure," advises Santaniello. "While you may have the basics covered, do not miss those sometimes forgotten areas that need moisturization too, like the delicate underarm area." Try Dove Go
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By RealBeauty.com | Beauty on Shine – Thu, Mar 28, 2013 3:36 PM EDT- No matter your budget or body type, there's a spring dress out there that's perfect for you. So celebrate the warmer weather with one of these flirty frocks and try these budget sandals on for size.
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Spring is on the way, beauties! In order to get our skin in tip-top shape for the new season, we looked to Cosmetic Dermal Therapist, Amy Chalmers, for tips on how to make the transition from the inside, out. "The best way to get that healthy glowing skin is to ensure adequate nutritional intake to the cells and systems that make up your body's natural moisturizing factors," says Chalmers. What exactly does she mean, you ask?
1. EFA's omega-3s and -6s work to build up your acid mantle, one of the top three layers of the skin's defense system. Kiwi, flax, salmon, and walnuts are great sources!
2. Antioxidants prevent lipid peroxidation, which breaks down the membrane of cells and prevents them from doing their work. Vitamins A, B3, C, and E are powerful antioxidants and can be found in berries and beans.
3. Amino acids and minerals feed keratinocyte, which helps your natural moisturizing factors keep water locked in to preserve the softness and smoothness of your skin. Active Calcium isChic Spring Hairstyles for Every Age
By RealBeauty.com | Beauty on Shine – Wed, Mar 20, 2013 4:08 PM EDTNo matter how old you are, there's always a stylish cut that's just right for you. Read on for inspiration to keep looking fresh and fierce through the decades.
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Read More »from Chic Spring Hairstyles for Every AgeBudget beautistas, gather round! It's understood that even when you're trying to be frugal with your funds, looking good is not to be sacrificed. So we've scoured our makeup bags, bathrooms, and even our kitchens to find you the most innovative beauty tricks so you can keep your money in your pocket.
1. Highlight at Home
For pretty, subtle highlights, use a highlighting cap, which comfortably self-seals around the base of the scalp and comes with a rounded steel tool to pull strands to be lightened through the pinholes. This gives you control over how many (or few) hairs you highlight.
2. Buy Time for Your New Hue
A lot of women spend major cash getting their roots touched up once a month, but the Clairol Root Touch-Up Kit can achieve the needed in-between visit results in the (inexpensive) comfort of your own home. In just seconds you can mix the formula, apply, wait 10 minutes, rinse, dry, and reschedule your salon appointment for three weeks later than usual.
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By RealBeauty.com | Beauty on Shine – Mon, Mar 18, 2013 5:20 PM EDTWhether you're looking for a quick beauty fix or must-try workouts, we've rounded up the best how-to's for gorgeous gams.
1. Do a Serious Scrub
Sloughing off dead skin cells is vital to snagging a glowing complexion below the belt (plus, alligator legs are pretty unsightly). Just be careful not to scrub too often or too hard. Stick to two to three times for oily skin and no more than once a week for sensitive skin.
2. Make Your Shower Do Double Duty
Tub-time is the perfect place to squeeze in a few calf raises while you suds up. Switch the stream to cool water and your body will work overtime to maintain your normal temp.
3. Fight Off Cellulite
While there's no magic cure to get rid of cellulite, you can reduce its appearance. Deal with the dimples on the cheap with a daily dose of firming cream, which usually contains skin-tightening ingredients, like caffeine and seaweed. Bonus Tip: Amp up circulation to these spots by smoothing over pesky bumps with a
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With a little help from Johnny Stuntz for LUXEHAIR, we procured five easy tips to getting this effortless look:
1. Start off with a mid-rise ponytail and secure it tightly with an elastic.
2. Pin a LUXHAIR WOW Pony Fall Extension to the rest of your hair, blending the piece to seamlessly intertwine with the natural hair.
3. Next, wrap the ponytail into a tightly coiled bun and secure any extra strands with bobby pins.
4. After securing the bun, backcomb the hair on the sides of your head to add texture and create the appearance of loose strands.
5. To complete the look, follow up with a strong-hold hairspray to keep things in place.
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I am so tired of the frigid weather (I mean it's March and it's snowing as I'm writing this!), and ready to embrace the blooming spring. While the transition season is always awkward-dreaming of the best spring outfits but still having to wear heavy winter coats-it doesn't mean we can't start putting on some warm-weather-ready makeup to brighten up our mood! Carina Menzies, founder of Everyday Minerals, dished out how to create a sun-kissed skin tone without actually going to the beach!
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Step 1: Choose the right shade to match your skin tone. Everyday Mineral has Soft Bronzer for fair to light skin, Everyday Bronzer is a medium tan shade, and Happiness Bronzer is the boldest shade of bronze.
Step 2: Wait approximately 10 minutes after applying your morning moisturizer before you start the bronzing process. When your skin is still dewy or damp, the bronzer will go on in uneven patches-a major faux pas! So remember, dry skin equals even, beautiful coverage.
Step 3: The size of
