Hottest Make-up Colors for Fall 2010


Hottest Must-Have Colors for Style, Fashion and Makeup This Fall 2010 It's customary to nix white after Labor Day and opt for darker colors. This year's colors include neutral tones, dark plum, fire engine red and smoke blue. Read More

Under Armour Sports Apparel and Athletic Wear Product Review

Back-to-School Shopping: Under Armour Sports Apparel and Athletic Accessories
Under Armour has become household word in sports and athletic clothing and gear. If your child is begging for Under Armour clothing and accessories for school, there are several shopping considerations when choosing appropriate UA gear.
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Fashion Do or Don't- Men Wearing Sleeveless Shirts

Men Wearing Sleeveless Shirts in Public- Socially Acceptable? Inappropriate? Unsanitary?
As with so many other fashion trends, men's clothing has fewer boundaries than ever before. In times past, it was unthinkable for a man to wear a sleeveless shirt in public. Is it socially acceptable for men to sport armpit hair?
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Tampax Compak Pearl Plastic Multipax Product Review


Tampax Compak Pearl Plastic Multipax Tampon Product Review
Your daughter started her period. What's are best kinds of feminie products to buy for her? Should she use pads? Tampons? Both? What brands work best? For a young girl or any woman who uses tampons, consider Tampax Compak Pearl Plastic Multipax.
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When Should Girls Begin Shaving Their Legs?

When Should I Let My Daughter Begin Shaving Her Legs?
When should I let me daughter shave her legs and armpits? When should I encourage and teach her to shave if she's reluctant to do so? This is a common parenting concern. The first signs of puberty in girls is a darkening and thickening of pubic hair.
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When Should Children Use Deodorant, Best Antiperspirant Brands


When Should Children Begin to Use Deodorant and Antiperspirant?
The first signs of puberty is the growth of pubic hair. During puberty, girls will also begin to perspire more heavily. Chemical changes in puberty cause body odor. This can be terribly embarrassing for children, especially girls.
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Best Makeup and Cosmetic Brands for Tween and Teens


Best Makeup and Cosmetic Brands and Products for Young Girls and Teenagers
Anyone who has parented a tween girl will tell you that wearing makeup is a rite of passage for many girls. Since makeup is a fact of life, let's look at better brands of makeup and cosmetics for young girls.
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Best Fragrance and Perfumes for Young Girls and Tweens


Best Fragrance and Perfumes for Young Girls
Girls love fragrance and perfume. Even and especially young girls. But you don't want your daughter to smell like a super model or worse yet an old lady, right? Here are some fragrances, perfumes and scents made for young girls. She'll love them.
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Cute Formal Wear, Bridesmaid and Prom Dresses Under $50

Where to Buy Great Inexpensive Prom Dresses Under $100
High school prom can get be a really pricey affair. I know; I've footed the prom bill four times and face my fifth prom next month. Is there any way to find cute prom dresses under $100? Absolutely! Follow this guideline.
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How to Choose the Right Bra Size and Style


How to Choose the Right Bra: Comfort, Fit and Support
For most women, bras are a necessary evil. Bras can be uncomfortable and even unsafe for breast health. It's important when choosing a bra, to consider several aspects for proper fit, comfort and support. Here are bra features to consider.
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Tresemme Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair Care Products Review


Tresemme Conditioner and Shampoo Product Review
Our family has thick, heavy, curly hair that very easily gets dry and frizzy. We are always on the lookout for reasonably priced hair care products that protects from damage. Tresemme is one of our favorite shampoo and conditioner products.
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Cover Girl Ultimate Finish Liquid Powder Makeup Product Review

Cover Girl Ultimate Finish Liquid Powder Makeup Review
As a teen and young adult, I've always used Cover Girl Clean Makeup for foundation. As I age, I need foundation for dry skin. But I do not want heavy, oily makeup. Cover Girl Ultimate Finish liquid powder make is the best of both worlds.
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Slimming Bathing Suits for Apple Shaped Women


Slimming Bathing Suit Styles for Apple Shaped Women
Women are either pear or apple shaped. Apple shaped gals have larger waists and tummies and smaller bottoms. Here are bathing suit styles for apple shaped women that enhance curves and don't make us look like beach balls.
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Cosmetics Review: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Product Review
I have been wearing lipstick since high school. The trend has swung away from lipstick and toward lip gloss, but I still need to wear a touch of color to feel that my cosmetic routine is complete. Revlon Super Lusterous Lipstick is my brand of choice.
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Great Prom Dresses Under $100


Where to Buy Great Inexpensive Prom Dresses Under $100
High school prom can get be a really pricey affair. I know; I've footed the prom bill four times and face my fifth prom next month. Is there any way to find cute prom dresses under $100? Absolutely! Follow this guideline.
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Best and Worst Dressed on the Red Carpet at 82nd Oscars: Dress Color Choices

82nd Oscar Academy Award Best and Worst Dressed on the Red Carpet
2009 82nd Oscar red carpet dresses seemed to alternate between red, black and skin tones. The over-ruling problem with dress choice on this year's Oscar red carpet dresses is that many actresses chose dresses colors too close to their skin tone.
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Worst Dressed on Red Carpet: 82nd Oscars Academy Awards


82nd Oscar Academy Awards: Worst Dressed Actresses on the Red Carpet
Hurray, it's finally here! The 82nd Oscars Academy Awards and best and worst dressed on the red carpet. Your Academy Award night celebration, indeed no red carpet affair, is complete without Mar-Jo's analysis of the worst dressed actresses.
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Skinny Jeans: Best Prices and Buying Guide


Back-to-School Shopping: Best Prices on Skinny Jeans
'Skinny Jeans' are the latest word in back-to-school clothing fashions. Skinny jeans are super snug, super narrow, very low-rise denim jeans. Here's my guide for finding good deals on skinny jeans.
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2010 Grammy Awards Red Carpet Divas: Pass and Fail

2010 Grammy Awards Red Carpet Fashion Divas and Duds
We all need our little indulgences; after some more cerebral articles, I enjoy taking potshots at celebrity fashion mishaps. Tonight we saw what the divas had for us at the 2010 Grammy Awards. I will walk you through the fashion pass and fail.
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