One of my favorite trends for the fall and winter seasons is dark nail polish. I used to be so opposed to it. I was that girl who would get her weekly mani/pedi and always pick the same polish – Limoscene or Ballet Flats by Essie – two impeccably...

Alicia Estrada was sick of the unfriendly gazes elicited by her 60s-inspired, self-made clothing. So one day in college she decided to write ‘Stop Staring!’ in black paint on the back of her skirt. When the phrase drew positive attention, Estrada...

I absolutely love Halloween. From theatrical costumes to over the top makeup, this is definitely a holiday for divas who like to make a scene. There’s something about getting into character that really excites me. You get to choose who or what you...

Many of us want clearer skin, shinier hair, and softer lips, but is the price worth it?  With a walk down a drugstore aisle or a cosmetic boutique, shoppers will discover thousands of products from all over the world, ensuring that longer...

I’m not sure about you, but it seems as though we’ve zipped through fall and are heading straight to winter. I love fall, especially the seasonal fashion, but due to colder temperatures already nipping at my nose, I’m have to add some layers to my...

I know that I’m not the only chica that’s heard strange beauty rituals and myths. We’ve all heard them from our mothers, aunties, sisters, and cousins. From downright strange to just plain silly, every woman can attest to the fact that she’s been...

I have finally mastered the art of eye makeup. I know, it may seem elementary to some of you but for me, it has been a long, drawn out situation that I wasn’t sure I would ever master. For some reason, about six months ago, the makeup artist light...

When Joanna Vargas goes to college reunions, she always looks like the youngest in the room. Vargas hasn’t gone under the knife, botoxed, or been taking black-market meds. Her secret is simply taking care of her skin with once-a-month facials and...

Fall fashion is in full swing. Fashionistas from coast to coast are stocking up on their style stapes, warm wool coots, chic leather boots, and sophisticated sheath cocktail dresses. This season, there is a new face in the fashion forward crowd...

One of the biggest trends in shoes for Fall 2009 is over-the-knee boots and ankle boots – otherwise known as booties. It’s as if the fashion world couldn’t decide between the two extremes and decided to go with both for the sake of style. I...