Through trial and error, you find the perfect shade of lipstick. What do you do when you discover your favorite shade of lipstick has been discontinued? You can: scour the web trying to find someone who still carries stock; open the makeup drawer and attempt to mix and match shades of lipstick that did not work into one that does; or you can visit Three Custom Color Specialists. Three Custom Color Specialists specializes in recreating discontinued lip color shades. Simply send in a sample (instructions on how to do this are on the website) and the trio of experts will analyze the shade and texture to replicate the sample. If, while wearing your favorite lipstick, you thought to yourself, “I love this but wish it had a more matte finish... [Read more]

Remember when 40 was the new 30? And 50 became the new 40? Is 60 the new sexy? Oscar award-winning Dame Helen Mirren, age 61, has been voted the world’s sexiest older woman, according to a Sun newspaper poll. Notes On A Scandal Judi Dench, The Devil Wears Prada Meryl Streep and movie actress Sophia Loren also made the list. Granted, sexy is in the mind of the beholder, but without a doubt, Mirren proves that a woman can be sensuous well beyond what past normal societal standards have dictated as sexy in the narrow parameters of youth-based sex appeal. We may be nubile only once, but we are definitely not destined for the elastic support stockings and orthopedic shoes of our grandmother’s era. Mirren gives us something to look forward... [Read more]

When I apply makeup, I do not want to look as if I am wearing a mask. I do not want to clog my pores, and I do not want to be applying chemicals to my skin, that when absorbed into my system, may lead to health problems down the line. I think most women will agree, makeup is meant to enhance our features, not leave us with a heavy made-up look. Bare Escentuals CEO Leslie Blodgett began her company 31 years ago, with the goal of offering makeup made with 100 percent pure crushed minerals from the earth, free of preservatives, talc, oil, fragrance and other potential skin irritants. A makeup that was feather light, allowing for a finished radiant natural look. In 2001, the company teamed up with md formulations to offer anti-aging, glycolic acid... [Read more]

We live hectic lives. Some mornings we can look as tired as we feel. If the image in the mirror is not reflecting back a bright-eyed expression, or skin that glows with youthful radiance, More Magazine’s Lois Joy Johnson, in Beauty products that help you fake a rested look, outlines a simple five-step plan to help us look more vibrant than we may feel at the moment. Of the five steps, we like her recommendation of RoC Resurfacing Facial Peel Kit as an exfoliator. The at-home facial resurfacing treatment works to smooth the appearance of fine lines, lifts dead skin to reveal smooth surface skin, and evens skin tone. In our opinion, RoC’s line of products is inexpensive in comparison to other products offering the same results, and... [Read more]

The biker buddy adventure comedy Wild Hogs, starring John Travolta, Tim Allen, William H. Macy and Martin Lawrence as middle-aged men who decide to confront their collective midlife male-menopause crisis by hopping onto the back of Harleys and taking a road trip, was panned by critics who reviewed it. However, Wild Hogs surprised industry analysts when it rode to the top as an overwhelming hit with moviegoers this weekend. According to Media By Numbers ticket sales tally for the weekend, no other movie came close. Wild Hogs sold $38 million dollars worth of tickets, Zodiac $13.1 million, Ghost Rider $11.5 million, Bridge to Terabithia $8.6 million and The Number 23 $7.1 million dollars. There are several reasons this is not surprising. The... [Read more]