Keratin is the natural protein that gives hair shine and shape. However, factors such as sun exposure, chemical products, and intense heat styling can strip it off your hair, leading to frizzy, unmanageable tresses. [continue reading…]
With the rainy season coming at us in full swing and the ‘ber months just a mere few weeks ahead, the change of weather could also take a toll on our skin! [continue reading…]
Lighting doesn’t just make or break a photo—it can change the way your makeup looks, too. There’s a reason why makeup artists do stage makeup differently than they do ones for photoshoots, because certain techniques and products look best under specific lighting conditions. Theater makeup, for example, requires heavier application because stage lights tend to wash out practically half of the performer’s glam—it might not look the most natural up close and under regular sunlight, but it does look flattering on stage and even helps the actor convey emotions better. [continue reading…]
Buying the perfect eyeglasses to wear on a daily basis can be quite confusing—after all, you’d need to consider your face shape. So if you’re finding the said task a bit hard to accomplish on your own, know that you can actually simplify your decision-making by answering three easy questions. Ready to find the right specs for your face shape? Read on and we’ll help you! [continue reading…]
Wearing a soaking wet pair of shoes is never a good feeling, so it’s understandable if you’d want to take yours off ASAP. But before you carelessly leave your shoes outside, know that not properly cleaning and drying your wet footwear can permanently damage its color and texture, shortening its lifespan overall; the next thing you know, you’ve stopped wearing them because they’re ruined! This is especially true if your everyday flats or sandals are made of delicate leather or suede fabric on which signs of wear and tear tend to be obvious. [continue reading…]
You know how they say you eyebrows are sisters and not twins? Well, the same thing is not as easy to believe with eyeliner. Most of us have this (totally understandable) inclination to make sure our cat eyes look as similar to each other as possible, which is not exactly the easiest thing to achieve. Don’t abandon all hope yet though, because a few adjustments in your technique might help. Here are a few tried-and-tested tricks to try so your winged liner looks even every single time: [continue reading…]
Your purses are like your babies—your non-bodily-fluid-expelling, non-wailing, and non-screaming-at-3 a.m. infants. They may not be able to thrash around and throw a tantrum when you aren’t giving them what they want, but they will make their disappointment known in a subtler yet equally frustrating way. Every bag owner knows the heartbreak of seeing an originally pristine white tote bag don a ghastly new stain that looks undeniably similar to the colored bag it regularly sits beside in your closet. A rookie mistake, some experts may say—but don’t worry, we don’t get to my-bag-looks-brand-new-after-ten-uses level without first passing this-used-to-be-cream-not-brown first.
Planning a wedding is definitely not as easy as it sounds! Just when you thought you already have everything figured out—like the caterer, your wedding dress, your entourage, photo and video coverage, the coordinator, event stylist, host, cake, and band—alas, that’s you realize you forgot about something else: the giveaways! To express your appreciation for the folks who went out of their way to witness this big milestone in your life, you might want to consider gifting them with something special to remember the day by. [continue reading…]
If you’re reading this, you could either be hoping to start a makeup collection or simply wanting to go back to basics. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Because even though having tons of options is good (our huge department stores dedicated to beauty are proof), it can be challenging for beginners to tell the difference between what you actually need to create a look and what products you can live without. To give you some ideas on what to shop for, we run down 10 essential products that are perfect for a makeup novice: [continue reading…]
A healthy diet and a good skincare routine aren’t the only secrets to looking your best in your prime. Your hair has a major role to play as well, and all you have to do is take advantage of it! Here are tips to achieving youthful-looking hair: [continue reading…]
