You already know about FITE and you’ve already met my hero, Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica, but, of course, I had to get the entire insider story and share it with you. FITE is an initiative started by my favorite skincare brand, Dermalogica, and nonprofit microloan provider, Kiva. The organization’s acronym, FITE, stands for Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship, meaning that... CONTINUE READING 9

You already met Eve Pearl, makeup artist to celebs like Arianna Huffington and Meredith Vieira, last week on Claudia’s Closet, so we’re back to share even more in-depth tips on how to get an amazing at-home makeover with the Pearl Effect! And since today is St. Patrick’s Day, a.k.a. the luckiest day of the year, the step-by-step insider video isn’t the... CONTINUE READING 13

Hey ladies! It was hard to pick a winner for our best blogger contest, but we've reached a final decision... Our winner...is Brittany from clumpsofmascara.com! What is Clumps of Mascara? According to Brittany: "My goal is to inspire women all over to love the beauty that they already posses. To love their hair textures, skin complexions, large lips, big eyes, small eyes and... CONTINUE READING 9

Balm, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is, “an aromatic preparation (as a healing ointment)” or “a soothing restorative agency.” Basically, balm does wonders for dry skin, making it especially appropriate to use in winter. See five of my favorites, all of which come in cute packaging (ugly ointment tubes, begone!). -Cait Rohan I usually don’t trust my boyfriend for any beauty advice,... CONTINUE READING 17

Lest you consider yourself a health and/or beauty guru, it’s hard to determine fact from fiction when it comes to DIY remedies. Some of the craziest sounding ones are true, and some that seem so simple end up being old wives' tales. Find five of my favorite at-home remedies below, and share your own crazy-but-true DIY cures. -Lynden Halpern No chapstick around?... CONTINUE READING 28

Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't treat yourself to spa-status facials. Veg out by yourself or invite the girls over, and mix up these masks from ingredients you already have on hand! -Kristina Kawas For smaller pores and tighter skin: What better way to get rid of that leftover holiday eggnog than to pamper yourself with... CONTINUE READING 11

Feel accomplished that you’ve managed to use your eyeliner until it was a mere stub? Never know when to rid yourself of the makeup you’ve accumulated (and accumulated and accumulated…) over the years? Megan O’Brien of Meg’s Makeup has the answer(s)! Check out what Meg has to say about throwing out makeup, and leave your very own makeup question in... CONTINUE READING 18

New Year’s Eve is the biggest night of the year, an evening where you want your coif to look as perfect as your outfit. For easy, salon-status strands, renowned celeb hairstylist Angelo David shares four tips. In the New York area for NYE? Stop by the Angelo David Salon in Midtown and let Angelo and his team take care of... CONTINUE READING 13

Traveling during the holidays is always stressful. There are armloads of gifts to bring along, cranky and impatient travelers to deal with, and airline restrictions to follow.... Dash off to the store one last time for these travel-sized luxuries, or purchase one as a (really!) last-minute present. A multipurpose makeup item like NARS Sweet Disposition Set ($40 at Nordstrom), mini versions of the Nars Multiple,... CONTINUE READING 12

Megan O'Brien of Meg's Makeup is back with her expert advice. As always, Meg is here to answer your makeup questions. Leave Meg a question in our comments and she might answer your inquiry next time around. Crispy's question: "How do you wear a dark/smoky eye look without making your eyes seem too small? Hi Crispy! The smoky eye is sexy, sultry and,... CONTINUE READING 10