Mommy Makeover Tips

Okay, so you're working out to lose weight and tone your body. But what about loose skin? If you've lost a lot of weight or had a baby, your skin can sag and you may feel like a deflated balloon. Check out what real women have to say "on camera" about how to handle post-pregnancy body issues.

Saying No Can Be a Beautiful Thing

Just as you schedule time for exercise, your "me" time needs to be reserved, too. Learning to say no can be a powerful tool in maintaining your beauty—and your sanity. Don't let regular haircuts turn into twice-a-year salon visits, or abandon your weekly face masks. If you make yourself your last priority, your needs may fall off your schedule completely.

Learn how to strike your beauty/work/life balance by saying no.

Splurge vs. Save – Which Beauty Products Are Worth More Money?

Taking care of your body and your appearance is important. But looking and feeling beautiful doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. The trick is to know which types of beauty products are worth investing money in for better results—and which can give you fantastic results at a low price. For example, you’ll want to invest in a good eye pencil, but you can save money by picking up a cheaper lip liner. Find out where to splurge and where to save, and why . . .

No Time Doesn't Have to Mean No Makeup

You spend all this time improving the way you look and feel through exercise and diet. But, a little makeup can do wonders even in a time crunch. Is it possible to do your makeup in 3 minutes? Whether you've just completed a workout and need to freshen up or you're running straight from work to meet friends, you'll benefit from a pre-packed emergency makeup kit. Find out what basic products you should have with you at all times.

Recession-Proof Your Beauty Bag

Let's get real, ladies . . . to stay afloat during these tough economic times we'd give up just about anything EXCEPT our beauty products! I'm sure I speak for all of my sisters-in-beauty when I say that there are just some things we refuse to live without, and beauty products are definitely in that category!

So, how do we stay pretty in these ugly times?

Click here to read about our top 5 products that are just as good as their counterparts, and in some cases, even better!

Parabens. What's the Hype?

Okay, so reading the full ingredient lists on the back of products isn't the most fun thing to do while standing in the drugstore aisle. But sometimes what's not in your skin care products is as important as what's in them. Many items, including makeup, moisturizers, hair care, and even shaving products can contain parabens, the most widely used preservatives in cosmetics.

Click here to read the full article to find out more!

How to Avoid Dry Winter Skin

It's chilly out there and you may not realize that certain things we do contribute to our dry skin. For example, I happen to love blasting the hot water in the shower so I defrost like a snowwoman in the morning, and I love leaving the space heater on all day to stay cozy. However, both of these suck the moisture from skin and leave it itchy and dry.

Click here for some tips to keep your skin hydrated and protected even in cold weather.

Top 12 Beauty iPhone® Apps

From decision-making help to pure entertainment, iPhone beauty applications are popping up faster than you can download them.

With this information at your fingertips, you could virtually explore the new Bloomingdale's^® flagship store in New York and get a makeover all while sitting at your child's soccer practice!

• iStylist Makeover – Upload a photo and see how you'd look with Reese Witherspoon's bob or Posh's pixie.

• Pretty Nails – This app locks in your GPS location and locates the nail salon closest to you.

• Make Up – Test 20 different shades of lipstick by simply snapping a photo!

Click here for the rest of the article and for some more fun iPhone applications!