I've written a beauty column every week for the past five years. Over 260 columns later, not only do I know lip gloss, but I've amassed a virtual library of all things beautiful.

Here are just a few of my favorites along with the latest & greatest...

New Columns

• December 2007: Burlesque shapes beauty and style
  From The Pussycat Dolls to Dita Von Teese, burlesque has gone main stream. Along the way, this kitschy yet sexy style of entertainment has influenced fashion, beauty and beyond. Burlesque began as a nineteenth century comedic entertainment that called upon rich, colorful sets, dramatic lighting and musical performances. Today’s burlesque, often called neo- burlesque, has emerged as upscale adult entertainment that features strip tease, cabaret and dance. In 1995 when Robin Antin founded The Pussycat Dolls, modern day burlesque began its rise to main stream popularity. But classic Hollywood bombshells, such as Mae West, have long-used burlesque’s cheeky double entendres and overt sexuality to launch their careers.
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• August 31, 2007: Ingredients to avoid in health and beauty
  A friend once tried to explain to me why she didn't believe in facials. "Don't get me wrong, it feels good, but I'm not convinced that massaging a few creams into my skin actually accomplishes anything." This is a woman who gets her birth control through a patch on her hip and yet, she wasn't connecting the dots. What we put on our skin, the body's largest organ, affects not only the way we look, but can actually affect our health as well. So, before you swipe a gloss applicator across your lips one more time, or commence that daily post-shower body lotion ritual, ask yourself if what you're putting on your body belongs in your body.
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• Friday July 6, 2007: Here's a summer treat for some fabulous feet
  Summer's hottest nail colors meet the season's sexiest sandals, wedges and pumps. And no self-respecting Tampa Bay beauty would walk the city streets without a pedicure to boot.
  
  Nothing says "summer" like a pair of white pumps. And almost nothing is harder to pull off. When it comes to white, donning just the right pair of heels can make the difference between looking chic and looking cheap. Pair Stuart Weitzman's Springfling peep toe pumps, featuring white silk fabric on a cane-wrapped platform heel ($208 at Zappos.com), with Essie's deep and daring "Licorice," a rich noir polish.
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Column Archive

• Friday, May 11, 2007: Hair, skin will drink it in
  As is turns out beer and wine are good for more than happy hour. In fact, healthy hair's on tap. Jamie Lynn Sigler, Mena Suvari and Vanessa Minnillo are among Hollywood's insiders "toasting" to luscious locks. The trio are all clients of celebrity hairstylist Francky L'Official, who keeps his customers loyal by serving up warm beer. L'Official's recipe for "Beer Hair Therapy" calls for a warm bottle of Budweiser Select ... and not much else.
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• Friday, May 4, 2007: Relax, mom, this is for you
  Mother's Day is May 13, about a week away, meaning it's time to show the woman who brought you into the world a little love. And while cards are nice (and the bare minimum for any mom), no doubt she'll fancy any one of these mama must-haves. ME! time: Mom is sure to love the simply decadent ME! Bath collection of luxurious products. The line includes Bath Ice Cream ($8), 6-ounce “scoops” of bath time bliss. It’s crafted of a blend of oils including Macadamia Nut, Sunflower, Jojoba and more, as well as minerals, fragrances, and Epsom salts.
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