Picking out a new pair of shoes will never go out of style. Whether your shoe addiction is big or small, you want to keep your shoes looking fly for years and not a few months. Coco & Creme has complied a list of ways to keep your heels, boots, sneakers, wedges, and any other […]
Celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright has mastered the art of cutting, coloring and styling the hair (and weaves) of everybody from supermodels Tyra Banks and Iman to actresses Gabrielle Union and Taraji Henson. Here, Kiyah gives her top 3 tips to achieving a winning weave like her famous clients: Celeb Hairstylist Kiyah Wright Shows How To […]
Lipstick tends to wear off with every bite, every sip and over a few hours, or so that’s what we thought. But Allure asked makeup artist Peter Philips, the global creative director of Chanel Makeup, for a few tips on how to make your lip color last for the long run. Be bold. Go for […]
Looking sexy isn’t all about lingerie, big hair and makeup; sometimes it has to do with body language, eye contact and (believe it or not) your personality! Men (and psychologists) way in on proven ways of looking sexy – instantly. Wear red Women who dress in red are seen as sexier by men than those […]
The smokey cat-eye. Whenever we attempt this we, more often than not, end up with smudgy raccoon eyes. So Allure asked Estée Lauder’s creative makeup director Tom Pecheux what the trick is to getting precise lines and a clean shape. Turns out you can go about it one of two ways: FILL IN THE BLANK: This […]
Getting a facial can be overwhelming: too much jargon can make you wish you had a medical degree, and all the food references can seem as if you’re ordering dinner along with your treatment. But Allure has helped simplify the process so you know what to consider when choosing a facial: If you have acne, […]
Animal prints – introduced to the world in the 1960’s – will forever be a print that designers revisit time and again because of it’s ability to tap into our commonly-shared personality traits: a little naughtiness and our inner wannabe rebel rouser. The safest way to outwardly express the naughty in you and to avoid the always-probing eyes of the police and […]
Have you ever wondered how to get the same flawless skin as all your favorite celebrities? Well, their beauty secrets aren’t as mysterious (or as expensive) as you may think! Kelly Rowland: “I Had An Identity Crisis” Beautiful Battle: Eva, Trina, Lala & More In Naven Dress [PHOTOS]
Wearing blush for Black women can be a daunting task, considering that almost any wrong swipe can make our makeup look clown-like, or just plain unnatural. But there’s a time, place, and way to wear blush correctly. Just read the tips below from Allure. 1. FIND THE RIGHT FORMULA For normal to dry skin: Try […]
Fake eyelashes are the bane of our make-up mastery. Most times, we can do everything but apply these things. They’re long, lush and immediately sexy, but pulling and plucking and poking your eyes out until they’re red kind of takes away from the sex appeal, right? So here’s how to do ’em right – straight […]
We can’t get enough of the neon trend, but covering yourself in anything that glows may seem a little intimidating. So check out five easy ways to incorporate neon into your wardrobe, courtesy of Refinery29. Neon In The Nude: Pair the brightest bright with a neutral for a megawatt contrast. This is a surefire way […]
Steamy temperatures can mean oily skin. “The combination of greater humidity and the fact that you’re sweating more can exacerbate oil production, resulting in increased shine,” says dermatologist Ranella Hirsch to Allure. So here’s how to stay cool & fight the shine! Gel for a while “Stop using the heavier cream cleansers that you benefit […]
