As teased on page 34 of our June 2012 issue, here on MarthaStewart.com were poised to share with you more nail enamels than ought be legal. We sifted through hundreds upon hundreds (literally) of new...
MANICURE OF THE WEEKs FULL NAME: The Joanna Flair Minimum Manicure CREATOR (AND OWNER OF THIS LEFT HAND): Paulie Dibner, Art Department Assistant, Martha Stewart Living. CONFIGURATION: 2 lilac nail +...
PHOTO: ANNA ROSS */TAN-staf-ful/: "Theres no such thing as a free lunch." Coined from Robert Heinleins 1961 sci-fi classic, Stranger in a Strange Land. THE DELIVERY: A box from Nest Fragrance...
PHOTO: ANNA ROSS [One of our fantastic Spring 2012 editorial interns, Sarah Kim, a 21-year-old Journalism and Cinema Studies major at NYU, came in sporting a gorgeous Cleopatra-esque eye look, but wi...
PERP: Miranda Crowell, Deputy Editor, Martha Stewart Living VICTIM: Emilio CRIME: Petty Beauty Larceny STOLEN: California Baby Calendula Cream STREET VALUE: $13 PLEA: Guilty as charged STATEMENT: ...
No matter one’s age, youthful looking skin is a top priority—we all want it or we want to keep it. Experts at the priming and protection of skin team at Bare Escentuals are inviting customers into th...
My idea of an endurance event is trying to wear my hair down. I’ve gone as long as one hour, 47 minutes, and 13 seconds before breaking down and putting it up in a ponytail. Which is why I feel naked...
This morning, the new coffeehouse in my neighborhood, Au Breve, let me caffeinate off-menu with a Dirty Chai Latte (chai tea + milk + espresso, a.k.a. java chai, red-eye chai, chai charger, tough guy...
Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System, $119, clarisonic.com
Our Executive Editor, Yolanda Edwards, loves Showtimes Homeland, and shes been hounding me to get with the program — literally. Normally, no harassing would be necessary as Im a huge Damian Lewis fan...
OK, so in reality, The Martha Stewart Show (a.k.a. Martha) tapes in New York Citys Chelsea, just down the street from our MSLO headquarters. But with all the lights, cameras and action—and producers,...
If your standard Monday-thru-Friday manicure typically showcases a sheer wash of Ballet Pink polish, consider making a switch to Becca Cosmetics Dancing Barefoot ($15). Equally work-friendly (and an ...
While its tempting to go bare-faced once the temperature falls below 50, I follow this simple rule-of-sun: "If there’s enough light to read a newspaper by, you need to have sunscreen on," say...
Although Id love to schedule a semi-regular manicure - 15 minutes of peace and quiet interspersed with a hand massage? Yes please! - I seem to be preternaturally predisposed to chipping. My nails are...
No longer the sole province of celebrities and the makeup artists that transform them, lash curlers have become a staple in many women’s cosmetic kits. In fact, as you may have seen in this months is...
When I was in first grade, my teacher called me Snow White. At the time I didn’t mind, and with my dark hair and fair skin, it seemed fitting. These days, I feel like Miss White – literally. My alrea...
What it is: Rough, scaly and oh-so-unsexy, Keratosis Pilaris - aka "Chicken Skin" - crops up on the upper arms and fronts of thighs. While many of us are fortunate enough to outgrow this cond...
I love a good facial. My favorite facialist is Melissa "Wonder Hands" Shea from VMV Hypoallergenics who dishes up the most soul-soothing, skin-smoothing treatments ever. While some facials le...
Ive always been surprised by how many men claim to dislike womens makeup. My own husband swears he prefers my face au naturel, as does my brother and father. I suspect what they really mean is that t...
Who doesnt love a toasty hot shower during Januarys deep freeze? But to make the most out of your morning shower, you may want to consider sudsing up in chillier water. In addition to a host of energ...
To banish blackheads without plunking down extra cash for those store-bought strips, look no further than the school supply closet. Simply apply a thin strip of Elmers Glue to your nose, chin or fore...
When it comes to seeing marked improvement in your complexion, patience is truly a virtue. The more time you give a product to work, the less likely youll be to switch or swap it out with something n...
Q: Every winter, once the cold weather hits the skin on my face, it becomes a big, flaky mess. Its a problem that I cant seem to solve other than to wait until it warms up. Any suggestions? -Kimberly...
What it is: No, that intensely itchy rash-around-your-finger doesnt mean youre allergic to commitment, it means your ring is probably trapping soap. When you wash your hands without removing your jew...
Miss Monroe is experiencing yet another sojourn in the spotlight due in large part to the Golden Globe-nominated My Week with Marilyn, wherein a doe-eyed Michelle Williams takes on the icon. With the...
If staticky hair is driving you up the wall, you may want to reevaluate your shampoo routine. As counterintuitive as it sounds, consider “cleansing” with conditioner instead. “The more you cleanse wi...
When it comes to moisturizing dry winter skin, it’s best to keep Goldilocks in mind: the amount you apply needs to be just right to ensure efficient hydration. “Excess product is not absorbed into th...
Q: Over the next few days Im attending several holiday parties - one for work and a few with friends! I always struggle with how to wear my shoulder-length hair, I feel like I always wear it the same...
Who doesn’t want a dewier, more lustrous-looking complexion, especially since every holiday party usually entails an impromptu photo shoot. If you’re stumped by luminizers and highlighters, follow th...
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