Fashion & Style

With the myriad herbal skin care products now available, are they effective or a fad.

The latest craze in skin care is also the oldest: herbal products. Once considered merely the eco-friendly choice of hippies, these plant derivatives are now found everywhere. The most highly reputed manufacturers have recently added herbs to their skin care lines, from cleansers to moisturizers and everything in between.

Look for these key ingredients to make sure you are getting the best products for your skin and hair care needs.

If you have browsed a cosmetic department or catalog recently, you may have noticed many beauty products boast to be “natural,” “organic,” or, “enriched.” The truth is, these words can sometimes be euphemisms for petroleum products, chemicals, and fillers.

When purchasing beauty products, look for those that have the fewest ingredients.

Learn the tricks of the trade to get the look of a salon manicure in the comfort of your own home.

How many women can really afford getting a salon manicure every 10 days at $15 a trip? Not too many. Learn the essentials of a home based manicure and you’ll have more money for clothes, restaurants and any other thing your heart desires.

Try some of these simple ways to make your shoes last longer and take a little pressure off of your wallet.

Buying new shoes can put a strain on your wallet, especially if you have a large family. There are several things you can do to make your shoes last longer and get better value for your hard earned dollars.

One of the most overlooked ways to save money on shoes is to purchase well-made, high quality shoes.

Everyday makeup application can be quick and fabulous if you know which essential tools you need to get the job done.

Perfect makeup application is only a few tools away.

Powder brush: A good powder brush is will have a full head of bristles shaped into a round dome. A powder brush has no tapering to its head.

Blush brush: A blush brush is a large round makeup brush with soft and fluffy bristles that are slightly tapered.