fashion

By MARIE KUECHEL and ROBERT SINGER
newbeauty.com
Tuesday, September 11, 2007

The idea of fewer office visits and more longevity is attractive to some, but many doctors eschew permanent fillers because they are just that: permanent.

By LaMONT JONES
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday, September 04, 2007

A yearning for yesteryear has gripped fashion for the past several years, and nostalgia appears to influence the American style scape even more as fall lines arrive.

For women, the mod influence and '40s-inspired looks translate into higher hemlines, waist-defining silhouettes, wider pant legs and trapeze cuts.

By PAIGE HERMAN and MARIE KUECHEL
newbeauty.com
Tuesday, September 04, 2007

There have been concerns about the safety of hydroquinone for years, and the Food and Drug Administration's proposed ban on over-the-counter products containing this skin-lightening ingredient in August 2006 became a focus of media attention.

By MARIE KUECHEL and ROBERT SINGER
newbeauty.com
Tuesday, August 28, 2007

In addition to cosmetic applications, namely to treatment of frown lines, Botox is also approved for excessive sweating, and its off-label uses have grown exponentially.

By VIRGINIA LINN
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Like toothbrushes that should be replaced every three months because frayed bristles lose their effectiveness in removing plaque, mascara also should be discarded every three months.

That's because after several weeks bacteria is probably growing in the makeup tube.

By PAIGE HERMAN and RONALD GOLDSTEIN
newbeauty.com
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

One American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry study has shown that an improved smile impacts how we are perceived by others, and those who have undergone cosmetic dentistry are seen as more attractive, popular, wealthy and successful.

ORTHODONTICS

Alignment issues know no age, and even those who once had picture-perfect teeth can benefit from orthodontics later in life.

By PAIGE HERMAN and ELISE MINTON
newbeauty.com
Tuesday, July 31, 2007

If your scalp isn't in tip-top condition, chances are your hair won't look its best. A dry or oily scalp can cause hair to look dull, flat and lifeless.

By CYNTHIA HUBERT
Sacramento Bee
Tuesday, July 24, 2007

You might not recognize it during a stroll through the local mall, but modesty apparently is in fashion again among young women.

Impossible, you may think, as you pass teenage shoppers showing off bare midriffs and shoulders.

But according to a new book, North America is witnessing the beginnings of a Britney backlash, a return to a less-promiscuous, more innocent time.

Wendy Shalit makes a case for this youth-led rebellion in her book "Girls Gone Mild" (Random House, $25.95, 352 pages).

At the same time, Web sites like ModestByDesign, ModestApparelUSA and DressModestly are promoting the idea that it's possible to be cute, stylish and modest.

By SHARON EBERSON
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Here's a concept: Don't just read your magazine; wear it.

The pitch is from the Sweden-based company, T-post, creator, if it does say so itself, of "the first trendy, smart and wearable magazine."

It goes on: "Just as one would subscribe to W, Der Spiegel or The New York Times, fashionistas and news junkies alike can get current events printed on designer T-shirts."

The image on the Web site www.t-post.se shows two young people in their T-shirts (and underwear -- don't know what that's all about).

By MARYLYNNE PITZ
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, July 09, 2007

Women who pack for business or pleasure trips know the problem well. How can they limit themselves to two pairs of shoes when they must have a sparkling sandal to match a fancy cocktail dress?

Dominique Barteet, founder of Quick Change Artist, appears to have the solution.