For many people the cold winter days of Colorado bring more than a rosy glow to their cheeks. The chilled air and winter breezes generate chapped hands, chapped lips and uncomfortable facial dryness. How can we better prepare for the tough winter months ahead? How can we prevent discomfort and pain?
Start by finding a licensed skin care specialist. When visiting your local drug store or department store, searching for recommendations, it is often hard to find someone with the education needed to provide you with the right advice.
I always suggest …

Prevention is and always will be your best anti-ager. Stimulate your Collagen in your early 30’s, it is a lot easier than bringing it back from the dead in your 40’s and after. With all of the creams, lotions, and potions on the market only 3 ingredients are what you need to look for to combat the test of time.
1. SPF – The true anti-ager using spf starting at a young age will prevent the aging process from happening. With sun exposure, we break down collagen, when that happens we …

Color trends for spring and summer 2011: bright, bold Color As the spring and summer seasons heat up so do cosmetic trends this year. If there is one outlet that one has control over during this recovery it is personal appearance. A splash of bright red on the lips and Blue Sky shadow and you’ve taken command of your day.
The Next Big Trend:
Bright Beautiful EYES! Think Rich Limes, Bold Purples, the Clearest of Blue Skies! The way it was shown on the Spring 2011 Runway were Bold and Solid. This …

When we look at the trend of make up for 2010/2011 we take from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and the 90’s. The big trend of the time is from the 50’s….and a so much fun one…..RED lips.
We have for many years thought…. “I can’t wear red, my mother and Grandmother did. Well think again. The new look is the red that works for you and in the texture for you. We are seeing a lot of matte red lips and long lasting red lips. Great for the woman on …

Historically during a down economy or in war time, color tends to be subdued. Well ladies this time around we are rebelling! During all of this turmoil we have been seeing a lot of color; SPRING 2010 is no exception.
CORAL: Not your mother’s, or your grandmother’s coral. Think brightness in coral, but in a translucent way. We are looking for this to bring back that peaches and crème skin to skin tones. We found the look from the runway shows this year was coral paired with greens for the eyes. …