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Deep, rich shades of purple, blue, brown, green and orange lead the way in the season's hottest makeup colors. Elea Blake Cosmetics owner Darin Wright, a former model and makeup artist, said the vibrant hues are reflections of fall. On a recent hike, Ms. Wright painstakingly photographed trees, plants, fruits, vegetables, soil and other images to to help her create her fall line of Read more...

When it's time for Angie Laakkonen to get a haircut, color or highlights, she books an appointment at her favorite salon. With so many salon choices, the Madison, Wisc., resident said she frequents her favorite salon because it is "comfortable" and the stylists are "very sincere." She has referred friends and family as well. But rather than going to an upscale, Read more...

Sure, they say the clothes make the man (or woman), but without the right canvas, you might as well go naked. OK, not really. This is not advocating using a bad hair day as an excuse to go streaking down the street. Frizz happens; it's not worth getting arrested over. However, a flattering haircut or eye-catching nail polish can make a difference, brightening up any outfit you may choose. Read more...

Long associated with royalty and nobility, purple reigns this fall. Edgy and soft, feminine and modern, the hue, in all its variations, is tied to the 1980s (Prince, anyone?), and designers are tapping into that nostalgia with a vengeance. Think eggplant, lavender, aubergine, heliotrope, orchid, plum and violet -- if it falls anywhere on the color wheel between red and blue, it's hot. Read more...

NEW YORK -- There is such a bounty of botanical-based beauty products, you might think they grow on trees. Many fruits and vegetables are indeed considered legitimate treatments, but it's because of that efficacy that users should know the differences between grapeseed and grapefruit extracts. "This is serious skin care even though it's botanicals. It's not 'fluff' like some people Read more...

Fall is in full swing. Just as the weather changes, so should your hair. The cooler new season is a fun time to change your look and it can start with your hair. Exciting new cuts and colors can make anyone feel like a new person. Paul Faulkner, stylist and colorist at Village Cuts and Color on St. Simons Island, Ga., has been attending classes and hair education seminars in Atlanta and Read more...

NEW YORK -- Every woman has those days where they wake up on the morning of a big meeting with unwanted acne or wine stained teeth from the night. Maintaining a beautiful, fresh look isn't easy, but with a few long-lasting beauty solutions, you can save time and money, and still look picture-perfect for any occasion. Lasting Manicure -- Dark colors can look trendy, but are heavily Read more...

Beauty's not only skin deep; it's everlasting. Or it can be. So say five Detroit-area women whose style, attitude and, yes, good looks, show that real beauty is ageless. Each of these women, ranging in age from 38 to 95, demonstrate that it's how you live that keeps you younger than your years. Mary Lee Martin, 95, retired school librarian, Detroit Mary Lee Martin doesn't leave her Read more...

There is nothing more comfy and stylish than wearing boots in the fall and winter. Whether you are a fan of Uggs or stylish, leather heeled boots, they are perfect accessories for the cooler months. Boots are not a mere means to keep warm, but a stylish accessory that adds a chic look to any outfit. Yee-haw, grab a pair of cowboy boots. "Cowboy boots are making a Read more...

It's a celeb favorite and the hottest thing to happen to nails in America since acrylics and gels. Minx nails are the latest rage, with stars like Beyonce and Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas all fans. So if it's good enough for Mrs Jay Z then I figured it was worth a shot. I went to Medusa in Edinburgh's Bread Street for the treatment and watched as my feet were transformed in about 40 Read more...

The only vampire attribute of Kelsey Corcoran's Halloween costume is the fangs. Otherwise, Corcoran's outfit -- consisting of only a corset and high heels -- will resemble her costumes of previous years: Harry Potter's Hermione (scantily clad) and a Barbie doll (dressed in a bathing suit). If she didn't dress sexy for Halloween, Corcoran said, she'd definitely stand out at parties or bars Read more...

While participating in a recent track meet for masters (ages 30 and up), I saw one of the most memorable events of my life. I saw Bill Daprano run a strong 200 meter sprint in just over 30 seconds. Bill is 75 years old. He looks 40. From a distance, to see Bill run, you might say, "That's a fast high school or college athlete." Bill has set six world records -- two of Read more...

Fun in the sun can lead to complexion complications. Get your glow back with these A-list tricks. Clear Pores Consistent use of sunscreen all summer can leave skin clogged and prone to breakouts. To unblock pores, start with a gentle exfoliating cleanser, advises Fergie's facialist Sonya DakarZap zits Prevent any potential pimples or whiteheads by using a mask with salicylic acid, which Read more...

MILAN -- The global economic crisis has generated a new phenomenon: luxury shame, or the shunning of ostentatious purchases of expensive jewelry, watches and fashion, which is largely blamed for the projected 8 percent drop in the luxury market this year. But a Bain & Co. study released Monday indicates the phenomenon isn't durable, predicting a slight 1 percent increase in the luxury Read more...

Chunks of hair flew everywhere, littering the bathroom sink and floor. I channeled Edward Scissorhands while chopping off my silky, long bob three years ago, hoping that the faster I snipped the less I would think about the possibly horrendous outcome. It was an anxious excitement. The kind a girl might feel right before a first date. Only this time, it was more of a reunion. I Read more...

EL PASO -- Concerns about the economy might cause people to develop more furrowed brows and deeper worry lines, but the shaky times also have many searching for inexpensive ways to iron out those wrinkles. Dr. Herbert Nassour said the El Paso, Texas, area and the nation have seen a surge in patients interested in getting Botox cosmetic injections, which paralyze selected facial muscles for Read more...

The top catwalks in New York, London, Paris and Milan, Italy, give head-to-toe style cues for next season. But while shoppers have to wait months for the spring-season futuristic floral prints and lingerie looks that debuted at these just-wrapped Fashion Weeks, the beauty trends can move from runway to real world right away. "It's like we're already there," says Gordon Espinet, Read more...

For those who survived the bolder shoulders of the 1980s, chances are you won't want to hear this: Shoulder pads are back. But today's look is less about volume and more about structure. "You want to look smart and smartly dressed," said Kim Newport Mimran, designer and founder of the womenswear line Pink Tartan. "Strong shoulders are slightly androgynous. My interpretation Read more...

The tears say it all. The minute Kathy Kendra laid eyes on the piece of jewelry created from her late mother's anniversary ring, the crying began. "It was a very emotional experience," says Kendra, of Shaler. "I cried when I saw it because it was so beautiful. I was apprehensive about trusting someone with the original ring, because my mother cherished that ring. She didn't Read more...

Researchers in Scotland say cosmetic surgery to repair droopy eyelids -- blepharophlasty -- boosted quality of life of patients. Dr. Mrinal Supriya, Neil McCluney and Dr. Muhammad Shakeel, all of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Aberdeen Scotland, presented their findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, in San Diego. The Read more...