By Guest Blogger Anne Houseman In the midst of the recession, Wal-Mart has been a budget-friendly oasis for beauty buffs looking to save some dough while still getting their makeup fix. Now, they can save on their favorite personal care items without ever stepping foot outdoors, because today, Wal-Mart.com launched health and beauty products online for home delivery. Image: Wal-Mart For just 97 cents shipping per item, Wal-Mart’s website now offers thousands of personal care items from brands like Revlon, Neutrogena, L’Oreal, Colgate, Pantene and Gillette. Even better – if you’re not sure which beauty buy is right for you, get a free sample at walmart.com/samples. (available for select products). Kelly Thompson, Walmart.com’s... [Read more]

By Guest Blogger Anne Houseman It looks like Dooney & Bourke finally realized that the wild ways of spokeswomen Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan were doing nothing for the brand’s respectable reputation. Today, the company announced it signed model Maggie Rizer, who exudes a more wholesome, iconic American image, as the new face of the brand. Image: Dooney & Bourke By signing on the former Vogue-cover-model-turned-AIDS-activist, Dooney & Burke is attempting to return back to its roots of “Great American Style.” “In addition to representing the perfect American girl-next-door Maggie is a dynamic woman, balancing her many projects and her tireless fundraising activities. She lives a hectic life as we all do,” said Dooney. To... [Read more]

By Guest Blogger Anne Houseman This fall, “matte” has been the word when it comes to new nail polish looks, and the trend seems to be going strong well into the holiday season. However, an unfortunate side effect of this shine-free look is nearly-instant chipping, which has many polish lovers running back to their stockpiles of glossy paints (if only for a top-coat over the matte polish). Images: Zoya, Duri, Nubar, Essie So what’s a trendy polish princess to do? Shine on with one of these poppin’ polishes, packed with bold hues and rich colors, perfect for fall. The best part? They give you a whole new look without overhauling your wardrobe or breaking the bank. Try one of these nail polishes on for size. I’ve tried them and love... [Read more]

By Guest Blogger Sidory Dan-Perry Love the look of smoldering eyes but don’t know how to do it? Here are a few simple steps to get this perfect fall look. Smashbox Cosmetics makes a trio of shimmer-based eyeshadows called “Smokebox Eyelights.” It makes the perfect starter set for smoky eye novices. Each shade in this palette has a specific purpose. The lightest shade works best as a brow highlighter and a base color. The medium shade gives you contours and also works well for a daytime smoky look. And the darkest shade will give you the dark, smoldering, sexy look. Image: Smashbox Cosmetics Before applying the base color use a small amount of primer or concealer over the entire eyelid area then set it with some loose powder. Apply... [Read more]

By Guest Blogger Sidory Dan-Perry You have to thank legendary makeup artist Tom Pecheux for inspiring the inner diva in all of us. He designed this Hollywood starlet look for the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2009 RTW show. Image: Style.com But how do we translate these looks from the rocking runway to our own individual style? Try these tips … Brows: A clean groomed brow is the in look. So try ELF’s “Wet Gloss Lash Brow Clear Mascara.” It is an affordable buy ($1.00) and does the job right; one side for the brows while the other for the lashes. Eyes: Start off with a base eyeshadow color like M·A·C Cosmetics “Brule”. If you have a medium to dark complexion I would use M·A·C “Bamboo” eyeshadow instead. To... [Read more]