What an exciting December week we’ve had! Shakira chopped off her signature long locks, Chanel debuted a surprisingly affordable product, the Biebs took to the stage in a horrific Christmas cardigan — and that’s only the beginning. Read on for the crucial facts and figures…. Keep reading »
I love swapping beauty tips with friends, coworkers, even strangers on the street. When someone looks especially fabulous, I make sure to tell them, and, more importantly, ask their secret. Here are 55 cheap, easy hair and makeup tricks from Frisky staffers and friends. Some of them you probably already know, some of them you probably don’t, and who knows — one of them might change your life. Also, have I mentioned you’re looking quite lovely today? Care to share your secrets in the comments section?
My friend Aileen is always doing awesome things with her hair, so I asked her to come up with a tutorial for Frisky readers who might want to try something a little different for the holiday party circuit. She came up with this sweet swirly style that is somehow both retro and futuristic. We call it “candy swirls.” It’s simple and festive, and here’s how to get it for yourself…
There are a million reasons to wear a flower in your hair. To add a little pizazz to a boring outfit, for example. Or bring out the color of your eyes. Or distract from a bad hair day. Or, you know, if you’re going to San Francisco. Here are 10 flirty flower clips to choose from, all handmade by Etsy artisans, all for 10 bucks or less…
Oh, celebrities: we hate them for never having a bad hair day, but we love them for the endless style inspiration they provide. From old Hollywood curls to beachy waves to that elusive flawless blowout, check out these seven celeb hairstyles and how to translate them from the red carpet to everyday life…
It’s time for this week’s roundup of style stats and numerical anecdotes! Today we’re covering everything from “Twilight” wedding gowns to world record fingernails. Read on for the scoop… Keep reading »
Surfing the internet yesterday I came across a recipe for DIY deodorant. I’ve read the scary studies linking aluminum in conventional deodorants to increased risk of breast cancer and Alzheimer’s, but I still haven’t been able to break my habit — maybe mixing up my own concoction would do the trick? The ingredients are simple (and cheap!): cornstarch, baking soda, coconut oil, and your choice of fragrance. Mix it all together, pour it into an empty deodorant case, and voila!
Have you ever made your own deodorant? Would you want to give it a try? [Via Planet Green]
I have always been a hoarder at heart, prone to messiness and clutter. Remember on “Arrested Development” when Lucille Bluth is watching that news story about the mother who drove into a lake and she raises her martini glass and says, “Good for her”? That’s how I watch “Hoarders.” Some guy has collected thousands of Victorian hair wreaths? Good for him! Some lady hasn’t thrown out a Chinese takeout container in 50 years? More power to her!
When I moved in with my boyfriend I was forced to deal with my hoarding ways because they were threatening my relationship. I remember one night in particular when we were cleaning up the living room and I refused to throw away a little piece of torn cardboard. My boyfriend was sitting there saying, “Why do you need it?” and I was saying, “You know, for crafts?” and pretty soon he got annoyed and moved on to something else. I was curled up alone in a corner with my precious piece of trash feeling sort of victorious when I realized, dude, this isn’t normal. So I went to counseling and learned how to throw things away. Keep reading »
Themed pencil sets add a wonderfully retro feel to any desk, nightstand, or bookbag, and they also make fantastic stocking stuffers. We scoured Etsy shops for the nerdiest writing implements and settled on these 9 sets, decorated with references both helpful (chemical element symbols) and not-so-helpful (assorted quotes from “The Big Lebowski”). Write on…
Do you have trouble waking up in the morning? Do you need to practice your marksmanship? Meet both of your needs with this awesome laser gun alarm clock. When the alarm goes off, the only way to silence it is summon enough coherence and coordination to hit the bull’s eye with the laser gun. Accomplish this mission and you’ll not only be wide awake, you’ll feel as unstoppable as Jack Bauer.
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