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Ask BX: How Do I Get Brilliant Brows?

Waxing or tweezing? Bushy or barely-there? Getting groomed eyebrows can be confusing, as our reader Raquel has discovered. To help sort out the best approach, we consulted with some of the industry’s best experts for their take on tried-and-true techniques and brow-taming tips.

Clothing, Fashion and Style »

Season Staple: Nauticals

While we all love the sailor look (and sailors), we certainly don’t want to go overboard on the trend. For this hot season staple, look nautical and nice with one maritime-inspired piece per outfit — it’s enough to have you setting sail on a fashionable adventure.

Accessories, Clothing, Fashion and Style, Misc. Musings »

Squashing the Shopping Bug: Week 4

Ladies and gentlemen, you’re witnessing history in the making. Our very own shopaholic, Kristin, has made it one full month without pulling out the credit card, ATM card or plain old cashola. Check out her outfit selections from the last week, and root her on for the next month!

Features, The Bald and the Beautiful »

The Bald and the Beautiful: Shaun White

The Winter Olympic Games may be over, but we wanted to give you one last fix before a four-year dry spell, so we’re featuring the Flying Tomato himself, Shaun White. The medal-winning snowboarder has recently denounced his hair-raising nickname, earning him a spot among our renowned “baldies.” After all, if he wants to lose the nickname, he has to lose the “root” of it.

Misc. Musings, Skin Care »

WTF of the Week: De Tuinen Snail Face Gel

Ah, what exactly won’t women smear on their bodies in the name of beauty? First bird poop facials, and now, for the do-it-yourself crowd, we present the face cream that has Dutch women drooling — De Tuinen Snail Gel, made from snail slime.

Beauty School, Skin Care »

Beauty Experiment: Kelly Gets a Chemical Peel

Ever wonder what happens to your skin after a professional chemical peel? You know — what it really looks like during the in-between “peeling” stage and how long it takes to return to normal? In her ongoing attempt to reduce years of sun damage, blogger Kelly Gould underwent a Rejuvenize Peel from La Papillon Spa and shares all the gory-to-glowing details.