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Your Neon Nail Polish Is Totally Illegal, BTW

Julie GersteinMay 1, 2012 //
The Art Of Nails
A brief lesson in art history, via finger nails. Read More »
Marbled Nails
Try this fun nail art trend for yourself! Read More »
Pastel Nail Polish
Will you take the spring trend for a test drive? Read More »

Seems ridiculous, I know, but neon nail polish is illegal to produce in the United States. That doesn’t mean you’ll get ticketed for wearing it (if you get your grubby hands on some, that is). It just means that your neon polishes are going to come import-only. For now.

“Neon polish is actually illegal to produce in the US,” says Jan Arnold, co-founder and creative director of CND Colours. “So if you see a neon shade in the store, it’s imported—or your polish hue is just really bright, not a true neon, making it easier to pull off.” If you insist on being USA all the way, by all means, stick to bright non-neon shades like bumble bee yellow or bold orange reds. [More]

Carine Roitfeld Partners With M.A.C. To Create Her Own Twenty-Piece Collection

Rachel KrauseApril 28, 2012 //
Marc Jacobs Makeup
The designer will collaborate with NARS for his debut collection. Read More »
NARS x Andy
The cosmetics creator will devote a line to the late great icon. Read More »
MAC x Marilyn
The brand will release a Marilyn-inspired collection. Read More »

Carine Roitfeld is one of the most recognizable names in the fashion industry, but she doesn’t have the same notoriety here in America as she does overseas, where the former Vogue Paris mogul is an icon with equal leverage to that other famous editrix, Anna Wintour. The felinic fashionista is also responsible for somewhat of a dynasty, what with daughter Julia succeeding in her well-heeled footsteps. Carine recently announced the September debut of her long-awaited New York-based magazine, CR Fashion Book, so it’s safe to say that in almost no time at all, the Frenchwoman is poised to become an American presence to be reckoned with. Keep reading »

Zooey Deschanel, Jessica Pare & 18 Other Celebs Who Look Amazing Without Makeup

Julie GersteinApril 28, 2012 //
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Zou Bisou Bisou!
Jessica Paré photo
10 things to know about "Mad Men"'s Jessica Pare! Read More »

Jessica Pare and Zooey Deschanel were photographed for People “Most Beautiful” issue and holy crap. Mmkay, so can we all just agree that Jessica Pare should NEVER WEAR MAKE UP AGAIN? That lady is so friggin’ gorgeous it’s ridonkulous. And Zooey? Well, whatever. Fart fart fart. You either love her or think her bangs are a contrived way to drive hipster dudes completely insane. In either case, we can’t wait to pick up the issue (on stands now) and see more of these makeup-free portraits, shot by Ben Watts. Other famous faces featured include Lily Collins, Paris Jackson, Rose Byrne and Paula Patton. And keep clicking through this slideshow to see more stars looking lovely sans fards. How refreshing to see how gorgeous celebs are without their faces on. 

Meet The New Face Of Maybelline, Pink-Haired Fashion Favorite Charlotte Free

Rachel KrauseApril 26, 2012 //
Short Models
Not all models are total giants. 11 Photos »
Models Gone Wild!
Kate Moss had a few incidents back in the day... 10 Photos »
Top Model Tips
An ANTM alum on how to survive the house. 13 Photos »

To all those who have hopped on the pink hair fad with a high-fashion wink, it’s quite possible that you have Charlotte Free to thank for that. The model best recognized for her rose-hued tresses appeared on the scene last summer after being discovered by a photographer at a local arcade, and she’s become pretty damn close to ubiquitous since then. Charlotte is an interesting case — in an industry of models who are stunning in their beauty but lacking in a sense of individuality, something to separate them from the pack, she’s an unapologetic neon renegade. Designers like Richard Chai, Jeremy Scott, and Chanel took note and cast Free, pink hair, abbreviated height, and all. Despite being only five foot seven (and just eighteen) it’s undeniable that the modeling world has work itself into a tizzy over the California native. I like Charlotte best editorially: her unique face and hipster leanings, not to mention her impossible-to-ignore hair, translate better to print than to the catwalk, where the emphasis is almost always on homogeneity. Keep reading »

Kate Middleton Freezes Her Princess Face With Bee Venom

Jessica WakemanApril 23, 2012 //
The Pippa Buttlift
Pippa Middleton butt photo
The "Pippa Middleton buttlift" is all the rage. Read More »
Dear Kate's Hair
Your constant perfection is kinda depressing. Read More »
Kate "Thinspiration"
kate middleton photo
Kate Middleton is "thinspiration" on pro-anorexia web sites. Read More »
Kate Middleton photo

Kate Middleton isn’t just an English rose glowing with natural beauty. She also fancies a bit of bee venom on her skin — AKA “natural” Botox — to sooth lines and wrinkles. Her stepmother-in-law, Camilla Parker-Bowles, turned her on to the $265 bee venom facial by aesthetician Deborah Mitchell, who works with Victoria Beckham and Kylie Minogue. Mitchell runs a London spa called Heaven and has been working with Camilla for seven years; no doubt due in part to her discretion regarding celeb clients, she began working with Kate shortly after her engagement. Keep reading »

Mirror, Mirror: The Price Of Looking Good

Sally McGrawApril 23, 2012 //
Drugstore Beauty Picks
Our favorite cheap beauty buys! 7 Photos »
Beauty Investments
The five you need, right now. Read More »
Beauty Essentials
Five paychecks to a better makeup bag. 6 Photos »

Most conspiracy theories make me giggle. I’m a pretty open-minded gal, but the notion that the moon landing was faked strikes me as downright bizarre. However, I do believe that most major cosmetics and personal care products companies actively conspire against women. These corporations strive to manufacture discontent among women to convince them to buy new products, more products, complex systems of products to combat our apparent flaws. In many cases, the conspiracy goes even deeper, getting women hooked on certain cosmetics or procedures as mere gateways, eventually revealing that more costly versions will yield even better results. It’s a system that not only convinces women we’re undeniably imperfect, but also snows us into believing that our “imperfections” can be cured with products. And, of course, bales of money. Keep reading »

Beauty Test Drive: Stages Of Beauty Radiance Antioxidant Serum

Rachel KrauseApril 22, 2012 //
Green Skincare
These five companies are worth every penny. Read More »
BTD: Philosophy
Rachel loves Philosophy's colorless primer. Read More »
BTD: Urban Decay Shadow
Winona looks fierce in this Urban Decay eyeshadow pencil. Read More »

If you couldn’t already tell, using natural skincare is incredibly important to me. I have extremely sensitive skin that reacts negatively to anything it could possibly react negatively to — sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, many things with weird chemical-sounding names and, lo and behold, most drugstore makeup and skincare (woe!). I really just can’t use anything that isn’t geared towards sad, sensitive people like me. I’m really into skincare, and while most people can shop themselves silly at drugstores without a huge price tag and without worrying about the consequences, I just can’t. I have to wait and eventually shell out the big bucks for something that won’t make me break out, whether it be in blemishes or in hives. Keep reading »

Etsy Spotlight: Eco-Friendly Bath Stuff

Winona Dimeo-EdigerApril 20, 2012 //
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Baths are so relaxing and luxurious (just ask Amelia), and there is a huge variety of bath salts, soaks, scrubs, and soaps out there that can take your bath to the next level. We scoured Etsy shops for the most delectable bath stuff and found everything coconut lime bath bombs to tropical hibiscus bath salts and lavender sugar scrubs–all made with natural, organic ingredients. Click through to check ‘em out …

Bathe Like A Rock Star
Amelia shows you how. Read More »
On Etsy: Zen Threads
Cute and clever threads from this eco shop. 8 Photos »
Cinnamon Sugar Lip Scrub
Make your own lip scrub! Read More »

Makeup Tutorial: How To Look Like A … Puppy?

Julie GersteinApril 19, 2012 //
Pretty Makeup Palettes
10 makeup palettes almost too pretty to use. Read More »
Makeup Bag Necessity
Makeup Bag: The Best New Thing In Beauty
The best new thing in beauty is... 8 Photos »
Makeup At 3am
Dolly Parton gets up at 3a.m. to start putting on makeup and doing her hair. Read More »

Makeup aficionado and living doll Venus Palermo has made more than 80 video tutorials, but this one was just too good to pass up. In it, Palermo, in her oddly-lilting broken English, shows viewers how to do their makeup to look like a puppy, complete with big brown puppy eyes. You didn’t know you wanted to look like a puppy, but now that you know how, why not try, right? [YouTube]

Hair Dos: 5 Quick Fixes For Greasy Roots

Winona Dimeo-EdigerApril 19, 2012 //
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Greasy roots are pretty much the bane of my existence, and the main reason I wash my hair so often. Whether you want to extend time between shampoos, are prone to oily hair, or woke up late and didn’t have time to shower this morning, here are a few cheap and easy solutions for greasy roots …

Ponytail Alternatives
Eight easy ways to pull your hair back! 9 Photos »
5 Hair Ideas For Spring
Fresh cuts and styles for the season! 6 Photos »
Buns & Tucks
How to do 'em! 11 Photos »
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