Beach Beauty

How to Apply Blue Eye Shadow

By N/A

When blue eye shadow is applied correctly, the effect can be mesmerizing. But a lot of women haven't been able to pull it off because they wear the wrong shade for their outfit or skin tone. For several years, beauty experts and makeup artists warned us to stay away from blue eye shadow. It can easily overpower your look. But if you know the right tips and tricks for this versatile shade,...

What Is Cologne Made Of?

By Phyllis Benson

Eau de Cologne is a perfume introduced in 1709 by Giovanni Farina, an Italian perfumer. He wrote to his brother, "I have found a fragrance that reminds me of an Italian spring morning, of mountain daffodils and orange blossoms after the rain." He named the fragrance Eau de Cologne to honor Cologne, Germany, his new home (see Resources). Cologne is made with alcohol and essential oils....

When Was the Straightening Iron Invented?

By Cicely Richard

Infomercials advertise a number of different kinds of flat irons, such as the Sedu Ionic Ceramic hair straightening iron, for example. Before these irons were created, older models required heating on a stove or some sort of heating device. As with a number of inventions, it is hard to pinpoint when the straightening iron was invented, and multiple people are credited with contributing to the...