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Oversized sweaters are making a big comeback this winter season. But, you don't have to look like a sloppy mess. Here are 3 ways you can avoid looking frumpy.
Plus-size women often complain that they can't find the perfect pants, ones that don't go overboard in giving extra room in the seat, thighs and waistline.
Looking good when you’re practically naked isn’t easy, so here are a few tips to keep in mind next time you’re stripping down to your lacy under-things: 1. Workout right before—or at least that day. Exercising will make your muscles look tighter and leaner for at least a few hours afterwords. 2. Use a bronzer […]
Every girl wants longer lashes, and many of us don’t want to be bothered with perfecting the process of putting on false ones. So, Cosmo compiled a list of 7 steps and tips to getting the longest, fullest, sexiest lashes possible. Prep Before You Paint This double-sided wand has a conditioning primer on one end […]
Lipstick tends to wear off with every bite, every sip and over a few hours, or so that’s what we thought. But Allure asked makeup artist Peter Philips, the global creative director of Chanel Makeup, for a few tips on how to make your lip color last for the long run. Be bold. Go for […]
Now that summer is here, you’ve probably begun prepping to show off your skin: exfoliating, moisturizing and, of course, waxing. We know it’s hard to believe but there is a way to make a reacquaintance with your waxer more bearable. Here are some tricks that actually help take the sting out of waxing from Allure. […]
Looking sexy isn’t all about lingerie, big hair and makeup; sometimes it has to do with body language, eye contact and (believe it or not) your personality! Men (and psychologists) way in on proven ways of looking sexy – instantly. Wear red Women who dress in red are seen as sexier by men than those […]
The smokey cat-eye. Whenever we attempt this we, more often than not, end up with smudgy raccoon eyes. So Allure asked Estée Lauder’s creative makeup director Tom Pecheux what the trick is to getting precise lines and a clean shape. Turns out you can go about it one of two ways: FILL IN THE BLANK: This […]
Animal prints – introduced to the world in the 1960’s – will forever be a print that designers revisit time and again because of it’s ability to tap into our commonly-shared personality traits: a little naughtiness and our inner wannabe rebel rouser. The safest way to outwardly express the naughty in you and to avoid the always-probing eyes of the police and […]
Have you ever wondered how to get the same flawless skin as all your favorite celebrities? Well, their beauty secrets aren’t as mysterious (or as expensive) as you may think! Kelly Rowland: “I Had An Identity Crisis” Beautiful Battle: Eva, Trina, Lala & More In Naven Dress [PHOTOS]
Have you ever wondered how to get the same flawless skin as celebrities? Well, their beauty secrets aren't as mysterious (or as expensive) as you may think!
Plus-size women often complain that they can’t find the perfect pants, ones that don’t go overboard in giving extra room in the seat, thighs and waistline. More times than not, the women will opt for dresses and skirts because they’re easy. But here are 4 of the best pants for curvier women! Wide-leg trousers. A […]