Tue., Nov. 17, 2009 12:00 PM PST by Danielle Datu
Look as radiant as ever this winter with luxury skincare line Davi. The four-piece collection is gloriously fragrant thanks to a unique blend of grape and fermented wine extracts, green tea, raspberry, black currant, bilberry, rosemary and olive leaf.
Our fave? It's a tie between the Moscato D'Oro Purifying Cleanser and the Le Grand Cru Face Cream (there's also a Harvest Mist Toner and Vine Fresh SPF 30 Lotion). They not only made our skin feel instantly refreshed and smooth, they also made it appear brighter. It was as if we had just gotten a facial!
Experience it for yourself (they have a men's line, too!) when you use mystyle's 10 percent discount.
Head over to mystyle's Exclusive Discounts gallery for the promo code—which doesn't expire, BTW!
Mon., Nov. 16, 2009 1:00 PM PST by StyleSpy
What can I do to get the popular vamp look without overdoing it?
—Jessica, via the Ask Style inbox
Vampire mania isn't going anywhere, especially with the second installment of the Twilight saga, New Moon, coming out on Friday. For those who don't like it, too bloody bad! It's even spilled into the style world. When the dark trend is done subtly, it can look dead sexy. Otherwise, piling on too many vampy elements will make you look like a Hot Topic employee.
Sun., Nov. 15, 2009 10:00 AM PST by Staff
Every week stars, mystyle staffers and users all offer up their favorite fashion, beauty and lifestyle tips. This week, one of our Twitter followers filled us in on a yummy seasonal DIY facial. We just had to share!
Facial Recipe for Healthy Holiday Skin: Mix 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup dry oatmeal and 2 tbsp of honey. Rinse after 10 min and pat dry! —@ ValsBeautyBox
To get new tips every day, follow mystylequicktip on Twitter. And be sure to post your own! You can comment below, or @reply and we'll retweet your fab advice.
Wed., Nov. 11, 2009 1:47 PM PST by StyleSpy
Can you please tell me which makeup looks I should be wearing this season?
—Victoria, via the Ask Style inbox
To put it briefly: Unexpected color. Makeup artists are in love with blue and purple eye shadows. Bronze is also making a comeback in a big way; I attended a photo shoot the other day featuring the stunning Abbie Cornish; the bronze shade used by the makeup artist made her honey-colored eyes all the more unforgettable.
Tue., Nov. 10, 2009 6:00 PM PST by Danielle Datu
I love the look of voluminous lashes as much as the next girl, but you wouldn't know it, given my track record. I'm terrible at following through with any beauty regimen: I don't bother using nightly eyelash treatments; I don't wear mascara because it's a pain to scrub off; and I have no patience for gluing on falsies. But when LuxLash, a specialty salon for lashes and brows, offered to apply lash extensions on me at their Beverly Hills location, I jumped at the chance—and, boy, was it awesome!
Tue., Nov. 10, 2009 10:00 AM PST by Sydne Summer
Some people can go to sleep with their hair in rollers or on top of their head in a scrunchie and wake up with gorgeous volume. Women with finer locks aren't so lucky. Unless they wash their hair in the morning their hair is flat, flat, flat all day!
If you're a fine-haired woman who likes to sleep in, dry shampoo could trim some time from your morning routine. Just shower and blowdry your hair before bed and then spray the product onto your roots when you wake up. Instant volume!
I use Unite Eurotherapy's 7Seconds Dry shampoo for a superquick styling refresher. Can't make it to one of the many salons that sell the morning miracle worker? Sephora carries Oscar Blandi's Pronto dry shampoo spray, another timesaver that delivers voluminous results.
Sat., Nov. 7, 2009 10:00 AM PST by Staff
Shop Michelle Obama's fabulous leopard-print-cardigan look for less!
Our super-stealth StyleSpy reveals which foundations give the best dewy, full-coverage and long-lasting finishes.
Rihanna may have talked openly to Diane Sawyer about her volatile relationship with Chris Brown, but her dress spoke volumes. See what we mean!
This statement necklace is just what you need to go from drab to fab—and it's currently 27 percent off! Shop the must-have accessory in our Top Steals of the Week gallery.
Thu., Nov. 5, 2009 2:59 PM PST by Staff
Miracle Product: Epicuren Hydrating Mineral Mask ($12)
They Say: The mask leaves normal to dry skin feeling moisturized, soft and supple.
We Say: Keep reading for reviews from Style staffers!
Pros: After two uses, my dry skin felt fresh and moisturized.
Cons: I didn't feel a difference after the first application.
—Grace Borrero, Development
Wed., Nov. 4, 2009 4:00 PM PST by StyleSpy
I would love to find the perfect foundation for a dewy look, a full coverage look and a last-all-day look. I am not afraid to spend the money because I want my confidence back!
—Mira, via the Ask Style inbox
My testers and I have sifted through dozens of brands, happily recommending our favorites in the "dewy" department, plus what works well for full coverage.
Now, onward to a new category: the long-lasting foundation. Great news on that front. Several of our testers singled out a brand that almost anyone can afford: CoverGirl. The brand recently rolled out their Simply Ageless foundation, which combines foundation with the anti-aging ingredients found in Olay products, and the results are sensational.
Tue., Nov. 3, 2009 11:00 AM PST by Sydne Summer
Most parents turn to a friend, religious figure or professional when discussing their children's health problems. But not Michael Lohan. He goes straight to Page Six to talk about how he wants to make sure Lindsay Lohan enters rehab. And he doesn't stop there. He's also worried about his daughter's physical beauty:
"She's a beautiful girl but she looks 100 years old."
Ouch! Maybe Michael should stop blabbing to national news, do rehab research and email Linds some of these beauty tips for younger looking skin:
Ask Style: What Will Give My Skin Back Its Glow?
Top-of-the-Week-Tip: Elizabeth Banks on Glowing Skin
Ask Style: Which Foundations Provide the Perfect Dewy Look?
Ask Style: Which Eye Creams Have SPF?
To get new tips every day, follow mystylequicktip on Twitter. And be sure to post your own with an @reply and we'll retweet your fab advice!
Mon., Nov. 2, 2009 12:00 PM PST by StyleSpy
Last week, I clued you in on mystyle's fave makeup for providing a fresh, dewy finish for the skin. But you also asked about full-coverage-style foundation, and my testers have submitted their favorites. Here they are for your enjoyment.
First thing you should know: Most of the best full-coverage foundations, such as Becca or MAC, come in stick form. When in doubt, reach for the stick.
Fri., Oct. 30, 2009 12:00 PM PDT by StyleSpy
I would love to find the perfect foundation for a dewy look, a full coverage look and a last-all-day look. I am not afraid to spend the money because I want my confidence back!
—Mira, via the Ask Style inbox
Let's start with dewy foundations. Of course much will depend on whether the line carries your shade—not always a guarantee, given that some lines carry as few as three or four shades!
Fri., Oct. 30, 2009 6:04 AM PDT by Staff
You don't need to blow your budget to get lusciously soft locks. Simple ingredients you already have at home can provide salon-quality results for pennies!
Combine olive oil and a few drops of your favorite essential oil in an airtight container.
If your hair is dry, gently massage one tablespoon of oil into your scalp and the ends of your hair, cover with a shower cap and let it soak in for several minutes before shampooing out.
For oily hair, apply to ends only and shampoo out immediately.
Fri., Oct. 30, 2009 6:03 AM PDT by Staff
Want to clarify your hair and remove buildup? Here's a great weekly treatment to turn up the volume: In the palm of your hand, mix a small amount of baking soda with your shampoo and scrub well.
If you need a stronger one-time boost, apply tons of baking soda directly to your hair and scalp first, then shampoo. Follow up with weekly maintenance treatments.
Fri., Oct. 30, 2009 6:00 AM PDT by Staff
Love the indulgence of the spa, but looking to save your pennies? Pamper yourself on a budget with this luxurious shower scrub!
Home Spa Shower Scrub
3/4 C olive oil
3 or 4 drops of your favorite essential oil
1 C sugar or salt
Mix well and store in an airtight container. Depending on your preference, you can add a little more olive oil or salt/sugar until your scrub reaches the desired consistency. Apply generously to soften and exfoliate skin—especially important before applying self-tanner.