Archive for December, 2011
Wonderland can’t wait
Palo Alto is no longer the only Bay Area suburb to have a Neiman Marcus of its own (hip, hot, hooray!). The minimalist, snow white exterior of Walnut Creek’s soon-to-open location has turned the city into a veritable holiday wonderland. Though it’s not finished, it’s beginning to look a lot like…well, this gorgeous photo. Visions [...]
Better off red
Some of us call it the “the little red dress mess.” It’s the age-old conundrum about color. What shoes and/or stockings complement this fiery, get-noticed color? And which makeup colors won’t compete with your outfit? If you’ll be rocking a red dress to a cocktail party this holiday season, keep a few tips in mind: [...]
Are you there gold? It’s me, Stephanie.
Christmas has always been synonymous with champagne and caviar dreams. The same goes for holiday makeup: black liner and shimmering gold lips look gorgeous. While sparkling gold gloss is often thought of as a summer staple (the finishing touch on peach lipstick and tan skin), a solid gold pout can be unexpectedly glam for the [...]
Wishful gifting
What are the women on your wish list ho-ho-hoping to get this holiday season? Shinier hair? Glowing skin? There’s a product for that. Add these no-fail finds to your list (then pick up one for them and one for you). The wish: shiny, smooth hair Every beauty editor I know swears by Ojon Restorative Hair [...]
Beauty reviews you’ll want to read
YBF Eyebrow Pencil universal taupe, $12, ybfgirlfriends.com Tester: “Like many of us, I have sparse spots in my brow lines. I like the look I get when my brows are uniformly filled in.” Why try it: “This pencil, formerly known under the brand Models Prefer, has received raves over the years (it claims to be [...]
Practical Tips for Surviving a Shorter 2011 Shopping Season
Retail experts and analysts sometimes measure the potential success of a holiday shopping season by the number of days and weekends that come between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year, it’s considered short: four weekends and 30 days, counting Christmas Eve. Technically, this means some of us are behind. I’ve always found Black Friday and Cyber [...]
