A DOSE OF PRETTY BLOG

Hosting parties for the holidays can be lots of fun, but it's also lots of work.  Don’t sweat it.  Just because you’ve been cooking all day doesn’t mean your makeup must pay the price.Here are tips on how to keep your makeup looking fresh during the busiest times of the season.  Makeup for the HostessThere are two types of holiday parties:  those that are hosted by you, and those that are hosted by others.  If you find yo...

Although it sounds cliche, this year's fashion trends are all about color. But not just one kind of color. Pastels and ultra bold primaries. Floral patterns, simple shapes and metallics. Monotone or duo tone textures using unexpected materials. Gold and silver buckles, grommets and plating on purses, jackets and shoes. Color dissonance, like pairing bright red with hot pink. Yes, the trend is color, and Winter 2014 - Spring 201...

Back in the Day Do you ever see old footage of people doing really stupid things?  Like cigarette smoking while pregnant, or feeding 7-Up to a baby? At the time, the harmful effects of cigarette smoking and poor nutrition were unknown.  So we’ll cut grandpa Bert some slack, even though he did blow pipe smoke in your face all those years. Focus on Cosmetics Today, the focus has shifted.  Instead of cigarette smoki...