Add Some Color

OK all of you faithful readers--I need you to make yourself a holiday promise. Add more color to your wardrobe. Yes, black is classic and tans and browns fit in anywhere. But there is no reason to banish lovely colors just because you've reached a certain age.

One of the best ways to reintroduce color into your wardrobe is to match your eyecolor. A darker skintone can use almost any color, but if you are lighter skinned, you may have to stay away from. Often yellow tones, will make your skin look sallow.

The above color has been dubbed by my family, "menopause blue." It looks great on almost anyone. Give it a try!!



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What Kind of Makeup is Best for You?

The goal of foundation is to even out skin, minimize imperfections, and make it look beautiful. Knowing what to look for will help you find the perfect product. Choosing the right formula for your skin type is just as important as matching the color to your skin. Find the perfect fit and your foundation will last and be imperceptible. Pick the wrong one and you could highlight imperfections, look like you are wearing a mask, or watch your makeup disappear in an hour.

The place to start is to decide what type of coverage you want. Then move on to what formula works best for your skin type. The last step is finding the exact color match.

Here’s everything you need to know about foundation before you hit the store:

Coverage Options

Sheer/Light: The perfect choice when you want your skin to really shine through with minimal coverage. A tinted moisturizer offers the lightest sheerest finish.

Medium: Most foundation formulas are medium finish offering enough coverage to hide imperfections, but not too much that your makeup looks heavy. You’ll find medium coverage versions for powder, liquid, and stick foundations. BB cream also offers medium coverage with skin enhancing benefits.

Full: This formula does what it says, covering your skin in foundation and eliminating any imperfections or redness. For evening makeup or more of a Hollywood retro look, go with full-coverage. You will find versions in powder, liquid, and stick foundations.


Foundation Types

TintedMoisturizer : A slight tint paired with moisturizer offers a light amount of coverage. If you are makeup averse or looking for just a little extra something on the weekends, this is the perfect option.

Balm: Balm foundation is harder to find, but the combination of extra hydration, a light tint, and a dewy finish make it ideal for mature or dry skin.

Liquid: Liquid foundation is the classic foundation formula and comes in a range of finishes. It can be applied with fingers, brush, or a sponge.

Stick: Creamy formulas that offer medium to full coverage in a convenient package. If you want your makeup to last longer or stand up to heat and humidity, stick makeup is a smart choice. You can use it as an all-over face foundation or as a touch-up, concealer to use on your face or body.

Mineral: Makeup made primarily of minerals with no fragrance or chemicals is a favorite of natural beauty lovers. Available in compact, loose powder, and liquid formulas—mineral foundation works well with sensitive and acne prone skin.

Powder: A great on-the-go option, powder formulas come in a compact and are applied with a brush. They offer more coverage than our basic finishing powder.



The Best Foundation for Your Skin Type

Normal Skin: You can really go with any type of foundation, it just depends on the finish you want. A luminous formula will give you a glowy finish. A matte or full-coverage foundation will help to create a red-carpet Hollywood retro look. And if you just want a little coverage when you are running errands, reach for your tinted moisturizer.

Combination: Women with normal to oily skin need to adjust their skincare and foundation with the seasons. They should go with the lighter oil-free foundation in the summer and a richer, hydrating one in the winter.

Dry, Mature Skin: Look for foundations marked luminous, hydrating, and moisturizing. Balms and tinted moisturizers make great choices too. These formulas will fill in lines and leave a dewy, glowy finish. Stay away from oil free or powder options.

Oily Skin: You can find oil-free options for every single type of foundation. If you really want to cut shine, look for a matte finish. Pore-minimizing foundations are available too. Avoid luminous finish and hydrating formulas.

Acne-Prone: If you are battling breakouts, you want to treat your skin with acne-fighting skincare first. Try and stay away from makeup, until your skin clears up. When you are ready for foundation, look for versions that include acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid.



Finding the Right Color for You

The truth is you can’t really tell if a color is right for you from just looking at the package or testing out a swipe on your hand or arm. You have to try it out. On a makeup-free face, pick three shades close to your skin tone and apply them in two-inch strips to the side of your face. Check the color in natural light. The color that blends in with your skin, is the one to go with. If you are in between colors, go with the color that is slightly darker.

Here are some other factors to be aware of:

Skin color changes throughout the year: Your skin color changes throughout the year, so the foundation you wear in the summer might be a shade darker than in the winter.

Oily skin can affect your foundation color: If you have oily skin, you may have to choose a lighter shade. The oils in your skin can make your foundation look a shade darker.

Look for a yellow-toned foundation: Everyone has yellow undertones in their skin. Yellow-toned foundation looks the most natural and has the edited benefit of reducing the appearance of redness.


Application

I like to apply foundation with my fingers. It gives me control of the product and the warmth of my hands makes the product easier to apply. Sponges can work to give you an even, pretty finish. However, sponges absorb a lot of product, so you will go through your foundation much faster. A brush is another way to apply foundation, but you will still need to blend with your fingers to achieve that flawless, invisible look.

https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/foundation-101-how-to-find-the-perfect-formula-104433844263.html

Thinning Hair Got You Down?

9 Tips for Women With Thinning Hair



There’s a life-changing beauty moment in the lives of many women that’s bigger than finding your first gray hair or fine line: the moment you discover your hair is thinning. While it’s often the only cosmetic problem men talk about as they lean toward middle age, it’s rarely considered a female problem—even though a Harvard Medical School report says that one-third of women will experience hair loss in their lifetime. So let’s talk about it.

First of all, what causes women to lose their hair? “Certain medications can cause hair loss: vitamin A, anticoagulants, hormones, and even antidepressants,” says Dr. Gervaise Gerstner, L’Oréal Paris Consulting Dermatologist. “Additionally, environmental and artificial stressors like hair straightening and coloring can cause hair loss, as well as health issues such as thyroid problems, anemia and hormonal changes. But the issue is mostly hereditary. We call it androgenetic alopecia.” Dr. Gerstner says a series of tests can be conducted to get to the root of the problem, and that’s when you can start searching for a solution.

Medical Solutions

“We have plenty of options at our disposal to help women who are dealing with thinning hair and hair loss: Biotin, Viviscal and Aviva hair supplements work very well, as do steroid scalp injections,” says Dr. Gerstner. “There are also hair transplants, which can take many hours and are very costly. Some of the plugs take, some don’t.” She recommends seeking a top physician if you decide on this route.

Topical Products

Topical products can be very effective. Women’s Rogaine now comes in a foam formula that can be applied once daily for fast and easy hair growth stimulation. Other products, like the Redken Cerafill Retaliate line, include a minoxidil topical hair regrowth treatment along with daily hair care products that stimulate the scalp and support regrowth. If your hair loss is temporary—due to anything from stress to pregnancy—products like Phyto Phytocane Revitalizing Serum ($65) can help stimulate your scalp.

Get a Haircut

The transformative powers of a good hairstyle can’t be denied, but the word “cut” can be scary. “Most women don’t want to sacrifice any hair, but a chic, stylish cut can change your look and minimize the appearance of hair loss,” explains says Jill Crosby, celebrity stylist and spokesperson for Women’s Rogaine. “Hanging onto to uneven hair can make the problem look worse. The right cut can create weight lines as a visual indicator of weight and volume, which is exactly what you need: the illusion of depth.”

Change Your Color

Also, don’t be afraid of color. “Color offers a really welcome aesthetic and emotional change. It also adds dimension to a cut and volume since color expands the cuticle of the hair,” says Crosby. “Go to someone who really understands chemical processes so they can take care of your hair while they’re processing.” She adds that this isn’t the time to experiment at home. “I don’t recommend just grabbing a box of color. The wrong hair color can make the thinning problem appear worse. Women often go dark with home color, which is a no-no if you have fair skin; it makes the hair loss stand out. You want to enhance your skin tone so that the thinning is less noticeable.”



Watch the Heat Styling

In order to protect the hair you have, lower the temperature of your styling tools. “No more high heat from a hair dryer; thin hair requires a very low heat setting,” cautions Crosby, who suggests cutting the heat into a third of what you’d normally use and work your way up from there. “Also, regular usage of thermal protection products is a must.”

Pick the Right Styling Products

In addition to volumizing shampoo and conditioner, Crosby advises adding styling products that add lift. “I love mousse like BlowPro Body by Blo No Crunch Volumizing Mousse ($20) to amp up volume, and dry shampoo is a great roof lifter; it stays put without look stiff and gives texture and dimension.” Crosby recommends Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray ($42).

https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/9-tips-for-women-with-thinning-hair-103583691378.html

Want Shiny Hair?

The Quick Trick For Super-Shiny Hair

Some beauty products are best straight from the department store counter. Others, though, are better from your kitchen counter. It’s true: Many of the ingredients you need to whip up effective, luxurious skin care are right in front of you. That’s the fundamental belief behind our latest collaboration with small-batch skin-care brand Mullein & Sparrow, in which we’ll be rolling out a series of DIY recipes created just for you by the brand’s founder, herbalist and holistic aesthetician, Anit Hora.



There are many reasons why your hair could be lackluster right now. Whether you’re still recovering from this summer’s platinum craze or your strands are feeling dry and prickly in the cold, this is not an easy season for those who crave shiny strands. Luckily, there’s a fix for dull locks, and you can whip it up at home.

You’ll need:

1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp dried mint leaves
1 tbsp dried lavender leaves
1 tbsp rosemary
1 cup boiling water

Combine the vinegar and the herbs in a bowl. Then, bring the water to a boil, and pour it over the mixture. Let it cool completely, and then strain it. For a more potent result, let it steep for longer.



How to use it? After you shampoo your hair, apply the solution to your scalp. Rinse with cool water. “This will leave your hair super-soft and shiny,” says Hora. It’ll work for every hair type — apple cider vinegar helps remove residue from your hair, which alleviates dullness and makes it feel softer. And, those herbs will give your scalp an extra dose of natural, fresh fragrance. So, who’s ready for a good hair day?

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Should I use Toner?

I am always looking for ways to simplify my life and the toners I would get in those freebies would sit and eventually be thrown out. Soooo, when I saw this article, it piqued my interest. What is do you think?








Do You Need to Use Toner?



Toner’s long been the ugly stepsister of skincare: you have to cleanse, and you must moisturizer, but tone? Eh. Who cares? Well thanks to a rapidly increasing interest in Korean skincare stateside, toners are taking their rightful place amongst the mighty serums and creams on beauty counters. But why? And what do they do? Consider this your factsheet for the water-like liquid.








What is toner?

A toner can be a lotion or a liquid solution, meant to provide your face with that “deep clean” feeling. “Depending on the type of skin, a toner can have several actions,” says Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, co-director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, DC. “Most people use a toner as an astringent to remove excess oil or makeup that their cleanser leaves behind. Others use it to balance the pH of the skin after cleansing.” It can also be used for extra soothing, hydration and anti-aging benefits. In other words, toner can be a bit of a cure-all depending on the formula and your individual needs.








How do you use toner?

Traditionally, toning is the step sandwiched between washing and moisturizing. “You apply a small amount on a cotton pad to the face and neck, usually avoiding the eye area depending on the formula,” says make-up artist Kristofer Buckle. “Do this right after cleansing the face, and before serums, moisturizers and creams are applied.” Dab, dab, dab. Let your skin dry. Hydrate. It’s quick and easy.








Who should use a toner?

Anyone can use toner, but women who struggle with excess oil production and blemishes should consider this extra step. Try a toner with glycolic acid, which Dr. Tanzi says will “remove all excess oil and continue to treat the skin to keep the pores clean” if you have the traditional toner-busting combo of oily and acne-prone skin. Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10-Percent Toning Complex Clarifying Toner fits the bill.










What other ingredients should you look for in a toner?

It’s best to skip toners with alcohol, it’s overly drying, strips the skin of moisture, and ultimately does more harm than good. Look instead for ingredients like salicylic acid (if acne is your biggest skin woe) or enzymes to brighten your complexion and encourage cell renewal (if anti-aging is your major concern). Things like aloe extract, glycerin, rosewater, or calendula will soothe and draw moisture into the skin. “I use all of the Dr. Brandt toners,” Buckle says. “There is literally a solution for whatever your problem, and my clients always see a difference.” Other great options are Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Instant Infusion for anti-aging, Sisley Floral Spray Mist for soothing, and Lancome Tonique Pure Focus for acne defense.








Bottom line: Is toner worth it?

Ultimately, that’s for you to decide. Skipping toner won’t be as bad for your skin as skipping cleansing, but working one into your routine can make a visible difference—especially if you have oily skin, acne, hyperpigmentation, or dullness. “It really depends on the person,” says Dr. Gary Goldenberg, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Some say it’s just an extra step in your beauty routine, and an extra expense, but for the right person? Toners are great.”

https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/do-you-need-to-use-toner-102994220663.html

Katie Couric interviews Frances McDormand: 'I’m happy with the way I look and how I age'

HBO strikes again. This Sunday, the network premieres "Olive Kitteridge," a two-part miniseries based on Elizabeth Strout's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories about residents in a small town in Maine. Dubbed a "traumedy" by director Lisa Cholodenko, the screen version features Frances McDormand as Olive, the retired math teacher with a dysfunctional marriage and a son who, like her, suffers from depression. Playing Olive Kitteridge Katie Couric asked McDormand about adapting the book for the screen. "I was, like, no, it's not a movie. It's definitely not a movie." She added, "It's too complex, and a movie is 90 minutes. I've never really seen a female story told correctly in 90 minutes." "Kitteridge" became a four-hour film and is told over a 25-year period tracing Olive from age 45 to 70. The aging process is something McDormand thinks about a lot these days. She often speaks about it with her husband, director Joel Coen. "We have a lot of conversations about aging and how difficult it is in our culture. I've been very fortunate that I'm happy with the way I look and how I age." The 57-year-old actress told Couric she gets upset when she sees women altering the faces that time has given them. "Because it takes away," she says. "I'm going to erase 10 years, 15 years. You never really do." Remembering “Fargo” McDormand is best known for her role as Marge Gunderson in "Fargo," for which she won the Academy Award for best actress. She admits all the attention she received from the part has been a blessing and a curse. "It is a double-edged sword, like most gifts. A really good gift is a challenge as well as a pat on the back," she said. McDormand is thrilled that the landscape of television has evolved to the point where projects like "Kitteridge" can be produced and given a home. "I love long-format television. It's one of the best ways to adapt literature to the screen, to give it its due." Full Interview http://news.yahoo.com/katie-couric-interviews-frances-mcdormand-210921583.html

Target Shopping Secrets

Want to know how to get your best buys at Target?

Clues On Your Target Pricetag? And More Shopping Secrets by BuzzFeed 1:52 mins While there are exceptions, Target generally has scheduled days for price reductions: Electronics and kids clothing on Mondays. Women's clothing and groceries on Tuesdays. Men's clothing and furniture on Wednesdays. Shoes and toys on Thursdays. Cosmetics and jewelry on Fridays. Ever wonder how big a deal you're getting? In some cases you'll see the percentage in the upper right hand corner. Target's also been said to use a common shopping hack: If the price tag ends in $.08 or $.06, then the item will typically be priced down again. Watch for more https://screen.yahoo.com/buzzfeed/8-target-shopping-secrets-know-235638974.html

Ever Heard of This

Ohrid — The Secret European Gem You've Never Heard of... Until Now Jo Piazza Jo PiazzaManaging EditorSep 19, 2014 Ohrid — The Secret European Gem You've Never Heard of... Until Now The incredible view of Ohrid from the water (Photo: Ohrid.com) There is something magical about arriving in a city you’ve never heard of and being immediately enchanted and charmed by both its beauty and its hospitality. As a travel editor, I sometimes feel like a know-it-all. I’ve been to so many places, and the ones I haven’t been to I have almost certainly still heard of. But I knew nothing about Ohrid, Macedonia, until I arrived there a few weeks ago. The surprise of it all made me enjoy it all the more. Ohrid is often referred to as the “Jerusalem of the Balkans” because it once had 365 churches within its city limits — one for every day of the year. Most of the surviving churches were built during the Byzantine era or during the Serbian rule of the Middle Ages. A few of them have been reconstructed, but the majority are still filled with archaeological wonders that rival early Christian churches found in Turkey and Greece. Ohrid city is positioned along the old Roman caravan road — Via Egnatia — which made it an important center for the trading of goods, ideas, and culture during ancient times. Today its inhabitants are welcoming and delighted to meet foreign visitors, particularly Americans. In 1979 it was named to the World Heritage List by UNESCO with very good reason. I arrived at Ohrid by boat from the lake by the same name. From the water, the city resembles the Amalfi coast in miniature, with white buildings climbing lush green hills. The best way to truly enjoy the cobblestone streets is on foot. You should first stroll around the old town and port to shop the local market and boutiques. For just 5 euro you can purchase some of the most intricate and fun street jewelry I have ever found, and 20 euro will get you some incredible street art. The bustling port is great for shopping and grabbing a quick coffee. (Photo: Ohrid.com) The real gem of Ohrid is the pearl. Ohrid pearls don’t come from oysters, but rather from the scales of the plasica fish in Ohrid lake. The recipe for the pearls came from a Russian soldier staying in Ohrid in the ’20s who passed it down to just one family here. They’re beautiful and affordable. Just make sure you purchase the ones that come with an official document, because the ones sold in street stalls probably didn’t originate in the lake, but in China. Church of Saint Sofia, one of the most impressive medieval buildings in Ohrid and in Macedonia. Founded at the beginning of the 11th century, the church is a masterpiece of both art and architecture. Once the seat of the Ohrid archbishops, the space was converted into a mosque during Ottoman rule. Yet the majority of the Christian frescoes are still intact. image Today the Church of Saint Sofia plays host to classical concerts and plays. They also allow you to sit and quietly meditate on the artwork and the history without nudging you along like many European church tours I have been on. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Next up, climb the winding roads, past cottages with some of the most immaculate urban gardens we’ve ever seen, to arrive at the steps of the ancient theater, built on the hills of the old town of Ohrid in the first century B.C. Related: We Left Our Comfy Life in New Jersey to Open a Hotel in Macedonia The ancient theater is now host to concerts and big events. (Photo: Jo Piazza) One of the most Instagrammable things in all of Europe is Saint Jovan Kaneo, a 13th-century Byzantine-Armenian church with breathtaking views over the lake. Sit for a while and soak in this incredible view. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Walk down the meandering path from Saint Jovan, past old men playing cards and sipping Turkish coffee at rickety tables, to the rocky beach below. Hop in a fishing boat, dive off the pier, or simply lounge the day away. Fishing boats are available for rent from the locals. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Grab a snack, some Ohrid trout with homemade red pepper paste and a cup of rakija, the local grape spirit, from one of the many open-air bars and restaurants lining the water. It’s like Saint-Tropez without the celebrity riffraff. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Before sunset, hop on a boat to the Saint Naum Monastery, now a wonderfully renovated hotel with one of the best restaurants in Macedonia. Rooms here start at just $38, and any meal can be enjoyed on the hotel’s floating restaurant, where gondoliers will guide you through the holy springs of the Black Drim. At the Saint Naum Monastery, meals are served on a raft floating in the springs of the Black Drim River. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Peacocks prance around the grounds of the hotel, and the staff kindly provide earplugs because their morning wake-up calls can be quite vociferous. Steer clear of the peacocks. They bite. (Photo: Jo Piazza) Ohrid is the perfect day trip from the country’s capital of Skopje, provides access to some of the region’s best hiking and biking trails in Galicica National Park, and offers a welcome respite from some of the other tourist-clogged cities in Europe. You can rent mountain bikes for the day to navigate the gorgeous landscape between lakes Ohrid and Prespa. (Photo: Jo Piazza) The summer months are definitely the time to go so that you can enjoy the beaches and everything the outdoors have to offer here. Prices dip in early fall, though, and the weather is lovely through October. Let Yahoo Travel inspire you every day. 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Helen Mirren signs her first beauty deal at 69

Annie Tomlin October 27, 2014 From a beauty standpoint, 2014 has been a very good year for women of a certain age—more specifically, women in their 60s. Charlotte Rampling, 68, is this season’s model for Nars cosmetics. Marc Jacobs Beauty signed Jessica Lange, 65, for its big campaign. And just now, L’Oréal Paris has announced English actress Dame Helen Mirren as its latest face. It’s the first time Mirren, 69, has aligned herself with a beauty brand, and the official images show her looking radiant. But don’t expect to see Mirren’s ads in the United States, since she’s an official spokesperson only in the United Kingdom. (L’Oréal Paris just signed 46-year-old Naomi Watts as an ambassador for the United States, with campaigns rolling out next year.) Unlike the pre-Internet days, though, when country-specific celebrity endorsements would stay overseas, we’re likely to glimpse some of Mirren’s campaigns online. Considering Mirren’s always-attractive confidence and beauty, that’s good news—because this is one classy Dame we’ll gladly seek out anywhere, anytime. Read on to see Mirren’s evolution from ingénue to acting powerhouse, plus her thoughts on everything from aging to makeup. Start Slideshow https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/at-69-helen-mirren-signs-c1414435849511/photo-463336027ki00003-20th-annua-photo-14144350

Norma Kamali at 68

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Valentine's Day All Year Long

Find out how one person riding the train in New York City, decided the world needed more love letters and did something about it. Voila, The World Needs More Love Letters was born.

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Happy Valentine's Day

Want to learn about the history of Candy Hearts--check this out

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