All posts tagged Luxe for Less by Karina Giglio

Crazy Beauty Tricks That Work
, June 7, 2012

Conditioning your hair with mayo? Adding texture with 7Up? We’ve all heard about weird at-home beauty ideas from our moms or seen them online, but do they really work? Our beauty columnist put five to the test.

From All Work to All Play: Your 5-Minute Makeover

From All Work to All Play: Your 5-Minute Makeover

May 10, 2012

You don’t always have much time to primp for a post-work happy hour or a hot date. But with just five products (and five minutes) you can transform your daytime look into an evening stunner—even from the office bathroom.

3 Fashion Investments Every Woman Should Make

3 Fashion Investments Every Woman Should Make

April 12, 2012

Put down the $150 leopard-print skinny jeans (sorry, those won’t last), and pick up a pair of perfectly-tailored black pants instead. Here’s how to shop for the three investment pieces that belong in every working girl’s closet.

4 Beauty Indulgences Worth the Splurge

4 Beauty Indulgences Worth the Splurge

March 15, 2012

We’re all for saving money where you can—but there are some things simply worth a few extra bucks. Read on for a guilt-free guide to beauty indulgences that pay off in dividends.

  • Get Gorgeous Hair Color at Home
    Get Gorgeous Hair Color at Home
    , January 19, 2012

    This time of year, a case of the blahs isn’t uncommon—and that goes for your hair too. So perk up your look (and your outlook) with a new hair color! All you really need is a little color know-how, a bit of prep work, and less than $10.

  • 7 Simple Changes That Will Transform Your Hair
    7 Simple Changes That Will Transform Your Hair
    , January 5, 2012

    We’re all guilty: Abusing our hair with heat, harsh products, and rough handling, then spending serious cash trying to repair it. But you don’t have to be stuck in the cycle forever—get your smoothest, strongest strands yet with these simple steps.

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    Have a Spa Day—In Your Kitchen!
    , December 22, 2011

    Think you have to spend top-dollar for all-natural beauty products? Nope, just open the fridge. Here’s how to whip up skin-smoothing, dermatologist-approved potions using ingredients you already have at home.

  • Holiday Makeup
    Party Time: 3 Holiday Makeup Looks Worth Celebrating
    , December 8, 2011

    ’Tis the season for festive fêtes, office parties, and the mother of all big nights out, New Year’s Eve! There’s no better time to go all-out with your style, so while you’re scouring your wardrobe for the perfect thing to wear, don’t forget to have some fun with your makeup, too!