Tips and Tricks

Beauty, How Tos, Tips and Tricks | September 14, 2021

The Beauty Note: Have I Been Shaving My Legs Incorrectly?

Being a blogger of a certain age, it’s tough to show me a “beauty hack” that I haven’t seen before.  But when I opened my Instagram to see a video about the “correct” way to shave your legs, I was gobsmacked.  I was suddenly forwarding it to my friends utilizing a liberal amount of emojis […]

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Beauty, Tips and Tricks | November 14, 2018

My Travel Beauty Must-Haves

A few weeks ago, I posted briefly about what beauty products I carry when I travel.  Staring down the barrel of a 10-day trip, I thought it might be a good time to talk about them in depth.

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Tips and Tricks | April 27, 2017

The Solution for Sheer Tops

Let’s be real for a second: When was the last time you bought a blouse that was completely opaque?  2005?  During the recession, fabric quality fell through the floor.  Retailers claim that sheer is the “trend” or the “style”, but it’s just a convenient excuse to use cheaper materials.  What I wouldn’t give for an […]

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Tips and Tricks | April 27, 2017

The Solution for Sheer Tops

Let’s be real for a second: When was the last time you bought a blouse that was completely opaque?  2005?  During the recession, fabric quality fell through the floor.  Retailers claim that sheer is the “trend” or the “style”, but it’s just a convenient excuse to use cheaper materials.  What I wouldn’t give for an […]

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Tips and Tricks | February 2, 2017

Nine Laundry Tips for the Aspiring Martha Stewart

We spend a lot of money on our clothes, so we have to maintain them.  Don’t risk losing your favorite sweater, jeans, or blouse to a laundry accident.  Here are nine tips that will help you channel your inner Martha Stewart and launder your clothes with the special care they deserve. Tip No. 1: Sorting Matters.   I […]

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Tips and Tricks | July 25, 2016

Seven Essentials for Organizing Your Work Bag

Old Navy Faux Leather Zip Top Bag ($30) 1. Agent 18 Macbook Sleeve ($19) // 2. Pure Copper Water Bottle ($22) // 3. Zero Gravity Earth iPhone Case ($26) // 4. Abbitt Leather Tassel ($36) // 5. Ivanka Trump Zip Pouches ($59) // 6. Graphic Image Notebook ($158) and Y Studio Brass Pen ($115) // […]

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Ask The Edit, Tips and Tricks, Work Wednesdays | June 11, 2014

Work Wednesday: Faking the Well-Rested Look

Late nights and early mornings are par for the course in many professional jobs, but you can’t show up to your job looking like you just pulled an all-nighter.  Looking fresh as a daisy (or as fresh as you can) is part of presenting yourself to your clients, constituents and employers as a person who […]

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Ask The Edit, Tips and Tricks, Work Wednesdays | June 11, 2014

Work Wednesday: Faking the Well-Rested Look

Late nights and early mornings are par for the course in many professional jobs, but you can’t show up to your job looking like you just pulled an all-nighter.  Looking fresh as a daisy (or as fresh as you can) is part of presenting yourself to your clients, constituents and employers as a person who […]

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Tips and Tricks | November 19, 2013

Winter Essentials for the Working Girl

When the winter months comes around, you should re-stock your office emergency kit.  You never know what mini-crises you might run into working 9-to-whenever-the-work-is-done.  A professional lady should always be prepared. The Laundry Room.  Spill coffee on your blouse?  Skirt clinging like a bad boyfriend?  You can’t have your carefully chosen outfit ruined by an […]

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Makeup, Tips and Tricks | October 15, 2013

The Basics of Filling in Eyebrows

Filling in the eyebrows is the step that most women leave out of their makeup routine.  To many women, it seems unnecessary.  But have a look at the photo below from Erin Ashley’s blog, and see for yourself what a difference filling in your brows can make. Filling in your brows is like a facelift. […]

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Ask The Edit, Ask the Editor, Makeup, Tips and Tricks | September 19, 2013

Ask Belle: Contouring and Highlighting

Dear Belle, I was wondering if you could do a blog post on beauty and contouring your face. I want to do contour makeup myself for my engagement pics, but I’m at a loss on what products I need and how to apply. Do you have some favorite brushes, foundations, powders etc. that you would […]

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Ask The Edit, Ask the Editor, Makeup, Tips and Tricks | September 19, 2013

Ask Belle: Contouring and Highlighting

Dear Belle, I was wondering if you could do a blog post on beauty and contouring your face. I want to do contour makeup myself for my engagement pics, but I’m at a loss on what products I need and how to apply. Do you have some favorite brushes, foundations, powders etc. that you would […]

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