Summer Beauty Mistake No. 1: Nasty Feet
Now that summer has finally come to New York City, people's feet are out in all their glory, usually clad in gladiator sandals which I am SO NOT A FAN OF (go ahead and ream me out in the comments section, I have tough skin). Since the toes are on display, I will remind everyone to:
Please, pl...
Beauty Pet Peeve: Flat, Lifeless Long Hair
I was in London on a business trip recently and I noticed the hair trend of the moment was long, straightened hair. I think the women were hoping for sleek, but what they ended up with was flat and lifeless, which is what tends to happen when you grow thin hair long and then straighten it with a ...
Another Cool Beauty Tool: Your Finger
I use my index finger all the time in the name of beauty. After applying eyeliner to my bottom lid, I always smudge it so it looks less harsh. You can use your finger to apply a sweep of eyeshadow on your lids (I once wrote not to do this, but I've since changed my mind), you can use your finger ...
An 80-Year-Old's Secret to Youthful Skin
An acquaintance told me she met an elderly woman in NYC who looked much, much younger than her 80 years. My friend was enthralled by her and wanted to know the secret to looking so fabulous. In the course of conversation, the woman (named Ruth) told my friend she'd moved from Europe in the 30s to...
4 cups kosher or sea salt 6 ounces water 2 ounces almond oil
Mix well. After wetting entire body in tub or shower, gently rub handsful of the salt mixture all over, starting with the feet and working up. Use firm, vertical strokes or a circular motion. Rinse body and repeat the massaging process with a loofah lathered with grainy soap. Rinse again. Your skin will feel smooth and clean.
