Archive for the 'Lifestyle' Category

Materialistic Couples Have More Problems

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Loving money may not be good for your love life, according to new research that finds that materialists have unhappier marriages than couples who don’t care much about possessions. The effect holds true across all levels of income, said study researcher Jason Carroll, a professor of family life at Brigham Young University. And a materialist [...]

Holiday Gift Ideas From The Stars

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Gift Ideas From the Stars By Jeannine Morris for Brilliant Color and Beauty Today Photo Credit: Getty Images Do you have a significant other on your holiday shopping list this year? I do — and I have no idea what I’m going to get him. If you’re in the same gift-challenged situation and need some [...]

Why Younger Women Are Having Fewer Babies

Monday, November 21st, 2011

ATLANTA — The economy may well be the best form of birth control. U.S. births dropped for the third straight year – especially for young mothers – and experts think money worries are the reason. A federal report released Thursday showed declines in the birth rate for all races and most age groups. Teens and [...]

Taking It All Off: Close Crops

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Close Crops By Anne L. Fritz for Brilliant Color and Beauty Today Hollywood’s biggest stars are taking it all off — their hair, that is. “It” girl Emma Watson was the latest to make a date with a pair of scissors, trading her long honey tresses for a pixie crop reminiscent of Mia Farrow. She [...]

Forbes: 10 Worst Stereotypes About Powerful Women

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard the plight many successful women face while trying to conquer the world. But in a recent article, Forbes Women are tackling the sensitive topic once more. This time, they’ve named the top 10 worst stereotypes these women are plagued with each day. I found this interesting, perhaps, you [...]

Beauty Is Skin Deep (Literally), Get Gorgeous Skin From Your Diet

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

The Style Glossy: Beauty Counter Beauty and the Feast: How to get Gorgeous, Smooth Skin from your Diet By Emily Laber-Warren for The Style Glossy Does your daily regimen include wash, toner and an $80 night cream? That doesn’t mean you’re on track for getting silky, smooth skin. Ingredients in food — including vitamins A, [...]

Best Online Shopping Tips For Men

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Style + Tech For Men: Clothes The Best of Online Shopping for Men By Jake Ward for Style + Tech For Men For most men, spending a day shopping for clothes is akin to going to the orthodontist for a root canal; necessary, but extraordinarily painful. Think about it: When was the last time you [...]

How to Stretch Your Summer Wardrobe Into Fall

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

The Style Glossy: Dressing Room How to Stretch Your Summer Wardrobe Into Fall By Karen Brailsford for The Style Glossy The siren call of fall can bring out the urge to shop for a brand-new wardrobe. In these budget-conscious, carbon footprint-aware times, however, it’s more important than ever to get the most bang for your [...]

Do Women With Active Sex Lives Age Better?

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Do women with active sex lives age better? This is true according to a study conducted by the University of California, San Diego. The study focused on women between the ages of 60 and 89, revealing those who enjoyed an active sex life had a better quality of life and were happier, reports the Sydney [...]

5 Tips From Hollywood Makeup Artists

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

The Style Glossy: Beauty Counter 5 Top Tips From Hollywood Makeup Artists By Shelley Levitt for The Style Glossy Sure, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Blake Lively are blessed with natural beauty. But make no mistake; they don’t tumble out of bed and onto the red carpet. Instead, they rely on their beauty [...]

9 Things To Say To A Guy You Just Met

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Times sure has changed. Women are now the bread winners of their families, CEO’s of successful businesses, innovators and trend setters but when it comes to dating many of us still expect the man to take the lead. Admit it, as women, most of us ravish in being able to provide for ourselves, be independent [...]

Fellas, Want To Upgrade Your Look? Here’s How

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Personal Style Versus Runway Fashion By Joshua Condon for Style + Tech For Men Every season, fashion magazine editors grapple with sartorial one-upmanship, racing to declare that a runway look is the next big thing. The result? We’re made to believe that some pretty unflattering looks are in fashion. Just think of trucker hats and [...]