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To the unfamiliar, eye makeup tools can look more like torture instruments than anything else. But as any beauty expert will tell you, the tools you use to apply your makeup are just as important as the makeup itself. How should you stock your kit?
By Julia Layton
Want to look like a blushing beauty or a bronze goddess? Choosing the right product is essential.
Applying makeup is just like anything else: You can't get the job done right unless you have the right tools. But which ones should you invest in?
By Debra Ronca
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Even if you're a lip-balm-only kind of girl, there will come a time in your life -- a black-tie party, perhaps, or a job interview -- that will compel you to put on some makeup. Be ready with these moisturizer, concealer and foundation tips.
We've met with and moved forward from the big 4-0. We're all grown up. It's time to make some fashion changes that reflect our maturity. How can women in their 40s adapt to their changing lifestyle?
You can still be fun and flirty in your 30s, but your clothes should have a slightly more sophisticated feel and they should be more about your personal style than what's on trend at the moment. Check out our guide for more fashion tips.
Dressing younger doesn't make you look younger. In fact, it can have the opposite effect. What can you wear to look your best in your fifties?
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Most women aren't tall and slim with an hourglass figure -- they have rounder middles or broader hips. But those "apples" and "pears" get their own shape guides. How can you make the most of your figure if you're big on top, curvy allover or straight as a board?
By Julia Layton
Much like putting on a sweater when it's winter and then shedding those heavy clothes for a sundress in summer, you can also think of perfume as a seasonal part of your beauty routine.
By Jill Jaracz
It's easy to look fabulous when you have stylists at your beck and call and huge bank accounts at your disposal. Yet -- with a little work and a lot less cash -- the rest of us can look just as fashionable as the celebs.
If you're predisposed to itchy eyes, headaches and respiratory irritation in the presence of strong fragrances, just walking downwind of someone who's wearing perfume could trigger a reaction. You may be allergic.
By Sara Elliott
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Tired of office grays? Bored with a wardrobe jammed with near-identical pantsuits? Looks like the time is ripe to start flexing your accessorizing muscles.
Let's face it. Most of us aren't shaped like those skinny ladies who walk the world's runways. But that doesn't mean we can't look our best. How can you make your unique shape look spectacular?
Like every body type, straight-figured ladies with no curves can have difficulty finding jeans that work just right for their shape. Dressing a boyish figure is a little tricky -- but not impossible.
Someone with an inverted triangle body type usually has broad shoulders and smaller hips, and it can be hard to fit a pair of jeans that fits. Should you look for pockets or no pockets? Boot cut or skinny?
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Unless you work for royalty or Liz Taylor, chances are the woman at the office Christmas party isn't wearing real diamonds. But can she pull off the fakes? What makes a good piece of costume jewelry and how can you wear your faux sparklers tastefully?
When you see some people out and about, it's hard to believe they have mirrors at home. Some fashion trends don't flatter the human form, and others probably only suit about 1 percent of the population, if that. It's time to let them go.
By Sara Elliott
Iconic shoe designer Stuart Weitzman is well-known for his sumptuous style and sophisticated designs. So it should come as no surprise that he's also known for designing the world's most expensive shoes.
The fashion world may value slender women, but in the real world, women's bodies run the gamut, from thin to curvy and beyond. How can women with curves find fashions that work well with their body types? As the song says, accentuate the positive.
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If ever there were a place to be concerned with appearances, it's at work. But when a dress code is as vague as "business casual," how does a woman know what's right and what's terribly wrong?
By Julia Layton
Summer calls for sandals! But how do you choose the right ones to flatter your feet and figure? And, are they always appropriate for every occasion?
By Debra Ronca
Fake tans that are dreadfully obvious are never a good look. Put your tanning stress to rest with these simple tanning tips.
By Joelle Klein
Natural mineral makeup is a growing trend in the world of natural beauty products. Learn what fans and skeptics have to say.
By Joelle Klein
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Cothing rental can let you dress like a celebrity on a average-Jane dime. Learn all about clothing rental.
By Joelle Klein
Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of books like "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: Staying Young," has turned his focus to beauty in the book "YOU: Being Beautiful." What does it take to be beautiful?