'All through my teenage life, I’ve had a flat chest…' – Sherlyn Chopra bares secrets behind her curves in her latest blog. The lissome beauty has earned herself the tag of the ‘next hot thing’ in Bollywood, thanks to the sizzling item numbers and daring ‘bikini acts’. The ‘Outrageous’ girl was recently in news for being the most searched celeb in Google.

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In-home health care workers in San Mateo County will see their pay cut by $2-per-hour to account for a drop in state funding under a plan that the board of supervisors will consider today . Unionized employees of the In-Home Supportive Services program plan to protest the wage cut, which was included as part of the state budget approved by lawmakers in February to save an estimated $74 million annually.

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During the summer days, time is more valuable than ever, because no one seems to have any. Everyone is trying to do the maximum in the minimum amount of time, using tips and tricks to shave off a few minutes here and there.
But just because you're in a hurry doesn't mean you have to leave your beauty routine in the dust. Shalini Vadhera, celebrity makeup artist and chief executive officer of Global Goddess Beauty, appeared on The Early Show with co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez to demonstrate ways to save time and money this summer on your next trip to the makeup counter or drugstore.

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Question: Is it necessary to use primer under foundation? I am concerned the extra layer of makeup will create a masklike appearance and block my pores. Answer: I have been working with makeup artists for years, and have yet to see one of them using primer -- so I conclude it is not necessary. However, for a definitive answer, I checked with Paula Begoun, aka The Cosmetics Cop, author of "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." Here is her response: Cosmetics companies are trying to sell the idea that a special product is needed to prepare the skin for foundation.

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In baseball, they have rainouts. Those games are made up later. And in South Georgia schools, rainouts also occur. And yes, they get made up later. So when the roads are washed away due to heavy rains and the school buses can’t run, South Georgia has the equivalent of “snow days.” But, it’s not really a holiday for the kids.

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I’m 10 minutes late to the interview. Dammit. I am meeting the two members of the Makeup Monsters at the Spar in Old Town Tacoma. As I enter this down-home neighborhood bar I take inventory of the constituents and search for the two younger looking fellows who make up this musical dynamic duo. “Thank God”, I say. “They must be running later than me.”

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Are you one of those gals that have a hard time with smudgy eyeliner? Love the look but can't keep it? Estee Lauder just launched their new Double Wear Eyeliner pencils and they wear like iron! Put it on first thing in the morning and it will still look fresh at the end of the day - tried and true! Double Wear, a family of long wearing makeup within the Estee Lauder line, offers foundation, lip color, mascara and now the most beautiful cream eye shadows and eyeliner pencils you have ever laid eyes on!

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Theatre is not limited to acting or directing; it also features make-up, lighting and stage setting. To bridge the widening gap between behind-the-stage and on-stage artistes, WEMOVE Foundation will hold `Ranga-Prasadana' on April 18 and 19 at Sadashivnagar Club. It's a workshop on the art of make-up. "Every character has its uniqueness on the stage. Make-up depicts one's unnatural expression to the natural. It's equally important compared to acting because it brings.

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We go backstage in the makeup room at Melbourne Fashion Week with New Zealand make-up artist Minh Tran who worked sweet beautiful magic on the models in the shows at RMFW... "I did 5 shows: the Myers show with Linda Jefferyes, two shows with Noni Smith: the Vogue designer show and the student showcase, and two shows with Max May: the independent show with a whole bunch of designers and the Myers Delux show." "The stand-out of RMFW was definitely Noni's shows, she's truly amazing and so great."

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In these tough economic times everyone is looking for ways to cut costs, whether on your grocery bill or your beauty routine. If you are considering a facelift or other procedure, you might be discouraged by the high costs. However, it’s possible to improve your face and your body without breaking the bank.

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Hello Kitty, one of the worlds most iconic cartoon characters, will be the face of MAC for the month of March. You may wonder how a cartoon character could front such a prominent makeup line, but remember that this is the same brand that also featured French Graffitti artist Fafi, comedian Dame Edna and drag queen Ru Paul. This new range features special, limited edition color palettes for the face and nails as well as shine for the lips and exclusive It-Kitty accessories.

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Nourishing the skin with exercise routines and plenty of water is very important. Although not many will believe that, it is true. You have to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day to keep your skin from drying allowing it to be moist and supple.Read the rest of this entry »

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For many individuals, choosing mascara used to be a relatively straightforward process. However, recent color and texture additions have made choosing mascara much more exciting.Read the rest of this entry »

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Permanent makeup is where tattooing is used in place of traditional makeup to enhance the look of someone's eyes, lips, eyebrows, and to disguise scars.Read the rest of this entry »

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Mineral makeup is popular today for many reasons. For one, women want to a healthy natural glow to their skin when they wear makeup. Using minerals from the earth is a great way to accomplish that.Read the rest of this entry »

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