Great Beauty Blogs

May 3, 2012 By balfour

We all like to look our best, but sometimes it's hard to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. If you're looking for some beauty inspiration, check out these awesome beauty blogs!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic
A wonderful resource for women who don't have a ton of time to get themselves ready in the morning. This blog is a must read if you need to squeeze the most out of your makeup routine when you're on the go and without a moment to spare.

Makeup and Beauty Blog
This blog is split up into different categories such as tips, reviews, and drugstore finds. Full of helpful information about cosmetics, it is a popular website with a devoted following, and for very good reason.

Sephora
Sephora's blog makes sure you get the scoop on lots of new products while also featuring a load of advice on makeup experts. This blog is great to hit up if you want to stay up to date on the season's makeup that you shouldn't go without.

Savvy Skin
Focusing mainly on skincare, Savvy Skin is a great place to go for informative help on taking care of your skin. They offer product reviews and offer the latest news on skin-care are conveniently paired in this fantastic, informative blog.

A Mom in Red High Heels
A refreshingly unique blog for mothers who want to remain fabulous and fashionable. This site offers beauty tips, product reviews, and sale information, all with a focus toward readers who also have families to raise.

By Luked. [CC-BY-3.0 (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Four Great Fashion Websites

March 8, 2012 By balfour

Pinterest – A virtual bulletin board, Pinterest allows you to “pin,” group and share any image found on the web. This wonderful resource covers a lot more than fashion, but there is a large community on the site that centers around just that. Best of all, you can browse other people’s pinboards for style inspiration.

The Sartorialist – This active blog features up to the minute photos of designer collections, street fashion, and vintage fashion photos. While it also features women’s fashion, it also has a strong emphasis on designs for men.

Polyvore – This site features a large user-created database of hot looks from around the web. Users can combine these items into outfits and then share them however they choose. Best of all – if you see something you like, want, or need, you can click on it to purchase.

Frugal Fashionista – This site’s intrepid staff searches out the thriftiest ways to recreate celebrity looks, breaking them down piece by piece and then finding low-cost versions at popular retailers. Get ready to shop!

By AtomicRED (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons