'Tis the season to be holiday traveling with beautiful friends! The holiday hustle and bustle has finally arrived and if you are anything like us, the constant layovers, pit-stops and train-rides makes us irritable, tired and, dare we say, just not pretty? To combat any beauty-cramping traveling scenario, we've rounded up 14 holiday beauty-travel must-haves perfect for any carry-on... CONTINUE READING 7

Finally you’re poolside, that ice cold cocktail dripping in your hands, your brand new bikini on display, absolutely nothing disturbing your sunny chlorine bliss...that is, until that unexpected beauty disaster hits, throwing your golden-skinned gorgeousness completely off axis. Prepare for those unpredictable beauty blunders with the fast-working first aid supplies found in this poolside beauty kit, perfect for when even... CONTINUE READING 9

Admit it...have you ever purchased a product based on its packaging? No need to raise your hand on this one. Brands KNOW how quick we are to judge a book by its cover, which is why they spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on designing beautiful packaging just to get us to spend our pretty pennies. Guess what though? It... CONTINUE READING 10

Frigid temperatures that make you want to stay inside. A way-low bank account after holiday and NYE spending. Feeling so tired that you want to sleep for 15 hours straight. Sound like you? Invite your girls over for a low-budget girls night in, but put a grown-up spin on old-school stuff like MASH, pillow fights and even a.m. pancakes. After... CONTINUE READING 25

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

Whether someone’s birthday is coming up, your BFF is going through a rough time or you’re just trying to get a head start on holiday shopping, giving the gift of a beauty product will surely brighten up any girlie girl’s day. But you don’t need to spend a lot of cash to get the best stuff—there are tons of great... CONTINUE READING 15

As we continue to celebrate Shecky’s 10th Birthday with special deals and more, we’re gearing up for a bash of a different kind: our 2011 Beauty at Its Best Awards. In honor of the awards, we’re treating you to 10 beauty discoveries twice a week! (NOTE: the products below are not winners; winners for the 2011 awards will be announced... CONTINUE READING 19

While I’m not the biggest movie or TV buff, I always get super excited when I see makeup collections based off of popular TV shows and movies. It’s just another reminder that the beauty industry is on their A-game when it comes to pop culture. Check out some of the best Sephora finds inspired by your favorite big (and small)... CONTINUE READING 11

Nothing excites me more than blue eyeshadow, but I didn’t always feel this way. I actually used to fear blue shadow. I would always envision looking like Bobo the Clown or, even worse, Mimi from The Drew Carey show. But, darlings, it’s not blue eyeshadow that’s the victim in those beauty crimes. It’s the application. The key is to research... CONTINUE READING 9

New to makeup? It’s okay, girlfriend, not all of us were born with lipsticks in our cribs. While being a makeup newbie can be loads of fun, a lot of ladies spend a ton of money on glitzy and pretty products that they just don’t know how to use. I’ve compiled a list of five of the best makeup brands... CONTINUE READING 11