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Whitening Products for Teeth

This summer, make your smile your best accessory by opting for a whitening product you’ll truly love. For a dazzling smile that will sparkle up any outfit, look to any of these ten whitening beauty buys to get the job done! -Courtney A. Leiva 1. GO SMiLE 6 Day Double Action Whitening System In just six days, say buh-bye to pesky stains caused by coffee and wine thanks to this GO SMiLE kit! ($89, gosmile.com) 2. Prime Time Smile Blue Teeth Whitening Kit Using LED light technology, watch your teeth jump up to 5 + shades in just one easy treatment. ($46, drugstore.com) 3. Tanda... CONTINUE READING 1

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Beauty Travel Sets for the Holidays

I love the holidays, mostly because I get to be surrounded by family, which means I’ll be doing some traveling to see them. If you’re anything like me, you’re the type of person who wants to bring your whole makeup and beauty regimen no matter where you go. To make it easier on yourself (and myself) and lessen the weight... CONTINUE READING 12

DIY Remedies for Winter Beauty Problems

When winter weather begins to take a toll on your hair, face and skin, it's beauty products to the rescue! ...But too bad holiday shopping sprees and drinks with the girls already wiped out your bank account. Don't fret! Since we’re totally beauty-obsessed these days with our Beauty at Its Best Awards and we want you to look fabulous no... CONTINUE READING 14

Foolproof Tips for Wearing Red Lips

One of the hottest trends of the season is a bright red lip, and with the holidays coming up, you’re definitely going to want the perfect pout to brighten up your ensemble. But vibrant color is only part of the process to get great red lips! Here are four steps to a kissable pair that will do more than just... CONTINUE READING 10

Budget Beauty for $20 & Under

So, you’ve pretty much maxed out your card after Black Friday, but you’re still looking for one prime beauty product (or several) to make your holiday look pop...or you've yet to find a fab beauty gift for a friend. See some budget beauty $20 and under (!!!) that I love (some are Beauty at Its Best winners!). Okay, so carting around... CONTINUE READING 13

Best Cyber Monday Beauty Deals Worth Sneak-Shopping at Work

If you have any wiggle room before you hit your credit card limit after Black Friday or you were just too lazy to get out of bed/battle crowds this past weekend, Cyber Monday is the next best day of the year to score amazing deals online. Think about all of the holiday parties coming up, your New Year’s Resolution to... CONTINUE READING 10

Festively-Fragranced Holiday Beauty

Smell that? That’s the smell of the holiday season, darlings. We've waved goodbye to Thanksgiving and now it’s time to tango with the rest of the winter holidays of 2011. I love the music, food and overall spirit that accompany December’s days, so I'm into celebrating the season with pretty, seasonally-scented beauty products! I absolutely adore LUSH’s Christmas Kisses Bubble Bar... CONTINUE READING 8

DIYs for AMA Celeb Hair Looks

The star-studded American Music Awards (AMAs) this past Sunday played host to some memorable performances and also a few award-winning hairstyles. How to get strands like the stars? It's super-easy with tips from celeb stylist Sherri Jessee. Boho Braids Braids are all the rage and Taylor Swift was really the big winner of the night for this style. T-Swift’s simple side pony... CONTINUE READING 4

A Beauty-ful Social Media Guru

Are you on Facebook and/or Twitter right now? I'm pretty sure a good percent of you can answer "yes" to that question. While social networks can seem like just a fun way to interact with friends and catch up on gossip, the past few years have proven that social media is a powerful marketing tool, too. And it's not only... CONTINUE READING 7

Quick Holiday Hair You Can "Do" at Home

Holiday parties call for great hair, but who has the time (or the money?!) to hit the salon every weekend for great strands? Stylist to the stars, Natasha Sunshine, weighs in on quick holiday looks you can, er, "do" at home! The High Bun Chignon is all the rage this year. Start with clean dry hair; straight or wavy. Pull into... CONTINUE READING 13

Must-Buy Holiday Makeup Palettes

It’s holiday shopping time! I love shopping during the holidays because that means limited-edition makeup palettes that contain makeup, mirrors and often pro instructions at so-low prices. Snap up these pretty palettes as prezzies or simply gifts for yourself! Smashbox always brings excitement with their holiday collections. Check out Smashbox's popular Click You’re It Holiday Eye Palette ($49). You definitely get... CONTINUE READING 17