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Thursday, July 7, 2011

La Grange Style

More Cool Tips for Hot Weather Style

Last week we talked about skincare and sun protection. Today it's all about makeup. Are you ready to lighten up?

With the Mercury rising along with the sun each day, we probably want to spend less time with our daily grooming routines and more time being productive, like reading the latest Stephanie Plum adventure novel or writing our memoirs.  So, I am always on the look out for quick and easy, yet effective beauty products.  Here are three of my picks for summer 2011. If you’ve never used professional makeup brushes as part of your routine, I urge you to give them a shot.  For all things makeup, like foundation, lipstick, eye shadow and blush, they are truly amazing.  Not only will they ensure a smoother, easier application and lighten up your look for summer, using a brush will also give you much more control over exactly where your makeup goes.  …

Matthew Hendrickson

4:30 pm on Thursday, July 7, 2011

Thanks for the comment, Sue. Glad you found it helpful. Nancy's columns are the best!   more ›

Thursday, June 30, 2011

La Grange Style

Cool Tips for Hot Weather Style

At long last it's summer and fun in the sun is on everyone's agenda! Check out these tips in the first installment of our special summer style series.

According to all the beauty experts out there in fashionland, hotter temperatures call for changes in our make up routines, our grooming products and our clothing choices!  So, first things first.  Skin care and sun protection.  If we don't pay attention to these, all the rest won't matter!                                                              Even those of us who rarely wear foundation can use a little color on our faces in the summer, right?  And most everyone needs a moisturizer with an SPF factor as well.    So, let's hear it for the two in one product called the tinted moisturizer!  It's fast, it's easy and it looks really great.  I have tried many different brands looking for the perfect one, and this year I hit pay dirt with …

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Nancy Pipal

6:32 am on Monday, July 4, 2011

Thanks for your comments, Sir. The "real" problems are always lurking, I agree.   more ›

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