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Cozy Looks Good on You: Simple Self-Care for Busy Women   There's something about the arrival of cooler weather that makes me want to slow down. Maybe it's the sweaters. Maybe it's the fuzzy socks. Or maybe it's simply the idea of curling up with a warm drink and having absolutely nowhere else I need to be. And for the record, I'm choosing a chai latte over a pumpkin spice latte! But somewhere between our busy schedules, family responsibilities, work, and everything else life throws our way, self-care can start feeling like another thing we're supposed to accomplish. Another routine. Another checklist. Another expectation. And I don't know about you, but I really don't need another item on my to-do list. That's exactly what inspired Beauty Quips Issue No. 15, "Cozy Looks Good on You." Because sometimes taking care of yourself doesn't require doing more. Sometimes it means making what you're already doing a little more comfortable. W...

Your Signature Look Doesn't Need a Seasonal Makeover Three simple ways to refresh your makeup for fall without giving up what already works. Every fall, we're told it's time to change our makeup. New colors. New trends. New products. New everything. But what if you already love the way you do your makeup? Do you really need to start over just because the leaves are changing? I've been a beauty advisor since 2009, and I've watched plenty of trends come and go. Some I've enjoyed experimenting with. Others I've been perfectly happy to admire from a distance. And somewhere along the way, I've learned something important. Having a signature beauty look doesn't mean you're stuck in a rut. It means you've figured out what works for you. There's a difference. My Berry Eyeshadow Doesn't Know It's October And frankly, I see no reason to tell it. If you've been following Beauty Quips for a while, you probably know that I love eye makeup....