As soon as summer announces itself with its warm winds and bright, shiny mornings, I want to lay out and bake in the sun. Nothing feels quite like floating in a pool - book in one hand, ice cold beverage in the other - absorbing those delicious rays. And nothing looks quite as good with almost every article of summer clothing than some nice, tan legs.

I am fully aware that skin cancer is scary business and not worth the fake-baking/laying out for hours on end. I also have a pretty healthy fear of getting wrinkley in the future, so, to protect myself, I wear my sunscreen. But I recently realized that maybe sunscreen wasn’t enough, and getting my glow a different way may be a better option.

I started investigating.

My former roommate loved sprays, but I personally don’t trust myself with them. I am mildly OCD and need a lotion to ensure I’m not missing anything. I went on a quest to find the perfect lotion and came across a new product: Jergens Natural Glow Express. It looked just like the rest, except that it claimedto show results in 3 days. Conveniently, I was heading on vacation in 3 days, so I grabbed it. Read More »

The warmth here, the days are longer, and the beach is calling our names…that can only mean one thing: summer is upon us. And with summer comes the opportunity to find new and exciting ways to look our hottest; on the beach, at our summer internship/new jobs, and on those crazy nights out. So here are the main cosmetics trends to brighten up your summer and your face.

SKIN:

Matte Foundation and Powder: Matte, natural looking skin is the way to go this summer, allowing the bright colors we’re seeing pop up the opportunity to really stand out.

EYES:

White Eyeshadows/Liners: Seen all over the Spring/Summer runways, this is a great way to brighten up your eyes, while also giving an edgy look.

Smoky Eyes: The ever-popular smoky eye is back, but this season black takes a backseat and gold, bronze and dark browns are the way to go to pull off that sultry look while adding a summertime glow.

Bright Eyeshadows/Liners: Bright purples, blues and greens are popular choices for this season, but any brightly colored pencil or liner is a great way to add a pop of color to a neutral outfit, just be sure to pick out a color that plays up your eyes. Read More »

I have a love/hate relationship with makeup.

On the one hand, I go into a drugstore and guaranteed I’m making a beeline for the makeup section. I can’t resist! The bright colors, the sparkle, the textures–man, just try and keep me away.

But once I put it on, it’s always kind of a let-down. No matter how perfect the application, it always looks…well, kind of fake.

So I’ve said it before, but this time I mean it: I am giving up makeup. And it will be glorious.

Here’s why:

(5) It’s bad for your skin.
You know it, I know it. The more crap you put on your face, the more likely you are to break out, and then the more makeup you need. Fact of life. I mean, that’s how they sell the stuff, right?

(4) Guys don’t wear it.
What the flip? Why are we covering ourselves in powders and paints when the boiz iz goop free? Foroget that!

(3) I’m tired of getting carded.
Look, I’m pushing 24. I really should not be getting carded at this point. Especially, I mean, I don’t smoke but I’ve had to buy cigarettes as props for plays (really!) and gotten carded. Do I look frickin’ 18?! I think make-up is largely at fault. Who wears a lot of makeup? Teenagers. Let’s stop freezing ourselves at 19, ladies! Off with the blush! Read More »

Bye, Bye, Bye Lou Pearlman!

Oh, to be John Mayer’s camera.

I really think teenagers are getting dumber by the minute–er, MySpace

Ali Lohan: 14 going on 40

It’s summertime: learn how to apply bronzer

I take back all earlier judgement: I kind of dig Natalie Portman and her boo

Libertarian Ocean Colonies are totally the new Facebook

Heidi and Spencer’s PDA and gender-stereotyping outfits

Don’t forget to call Grandma–it’s Sinatra Day!

Beyonce is too famous for church or modesty

With spring approaching there are a few things on my mind; getting rid of my pasty winter white skin and perhaps ridding myself of wind-chapped lips so I can wear lip gloss again?! Hooray!

Everyone has a routine they go through to transition from winter to spring. Here’s mine.

I’m obsessed with bronzer, literally…I get a little bronzer happy to the point where you can reflect light off my face. For a nice base color (that isn’t reflecting, only refreshing) I suggest Bare Essentials…you’ve all seen the infomercials I’m sure, but seriously, the sh*t works.

My skin always looks ridiculously smooth and makes me feel much more alive. So in order to finish off that Spring look, brush some Cargo bronzer across your cheeks and lightly on the bridge of your nose and you will look, fresh, springy, and much less like you’ve been hibernating all winter. Read More »