xoVain http://www.xovain.com en Copyright 2012 SAY Media, Inc. xovain@saymedia.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:45:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Quick Question: What's Your Favorite Beauty Book?]]>

Should we start a beauty book club? Are book clubs still a thing?

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/quick-question-whats-your-favorite-beauty-book http://www.xovain.com/how-to/quick-question-whats-your-favorite-beauty-book Quick Question Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:45:00 -0400 Marci <![CDATA[Perfect Skin: The Products I'm Using To Fake It 'Til I Make It]]>

I'm using an amazing peel that's inching me closer to a flawless complexion, but in the meantime, my makeup routine is pretty convincing.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/perfect-skin http://www.xovain.com/how-to/perfect-skin clear skin Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:28:00 -0400 Olivia S. <![CDATA[6 Short-Hair Updos For When Your Hair Isn't Quite Short Enough To Keep You Cool On Hot Days]]>

Sweat as much as I do? I pulled inspiration from all over the board to create looks that keep your hair off your face, your head comfortable, and your style intact.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/hair/short-hair-updos http://www.xovain.com/hair/short-hair-updos how-to Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:58:00 -0400 Jesse <![CDATA[Finally! An App That Lets Single People Take Arm-Free Selfies]]>

This isn't just another camera timer app. It's a camera timer app for lazy people!

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/camme-iphone-app http://www.xovain.com/how-to/camme-iphone-app technology Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:28:00 -0400 Marci <![CDATA[I Paint My Manfriend's Toes And He Likes It]]>

And he has no idea that I'm writing this! YOU KNOW THIS IS MY JOB, BRAYDEN.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/nails/male-nail-art-pedicure http://www.xovain.com/nails/male-nail-art-pedicure pedicures Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:58:00 -0400 Annie <![CDATA[The 3 Non-Beauty Products That Keep My Hair And Skin Clean And Soft]]>

One doesn't even really qualify as a product, and the other two are super-cheap.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/3-non-beauty-products-for-hair-and-skin http://www.xovain.com/how-to/3-non-beauty-products-for-hair-and-skin bargains Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:27:00 -0400 Malaika <![CDATA[It Happened To Me: I'm A Beauty Writer, And I Just Burned The Hell Out Of My Face]]>

My mother is freaking out about how I "disfigured" my face in a cooking accident, but I'm actually OK with it. (And it gives me an excuse to use one of my favorite salves.)

]]> http://www.xovain.com/skin/beauty-writer-with-face-burns http://www.xovain.com/skin/beauty-writer-with-face-burns It Happened To Me Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:58:00 -0400 Trista <![CDATA[Quick Question: Have You Ever Given Your Dad 'Beauty' Products For Father's Day?]]>

You know--aftershave, hair gel, etc. Or hell, I dunno, maybe your dad likes lipstick.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/skin/beauty-products-for-fathers-day http://www.xovain.com/skin/beauty-products-for-fathers-day Quick Question Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:29:00 -0400 Marci <![CDATA[Inappropriate Beauty Muse: The Manson Family's Murderous Summer of '69]]>

I've always been intrigued by the Manson girls and their most famous victim, Sharon Tate, so I combined their looks into a single summery inspiration.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/manson-girl-sharon-tate-beauty http://www.xovain.com/how-to/manson-girl-sharon-tate-beauty muses Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:27:00 -0400 Kara <![CDATA[Look To Try This Weekend: Disco Bitch]]>

Reign over all the basic chickens with some smoky eyes, orangey-red lips, and obviously glitter.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/makeup/look-to-try-this-weekend-disco-bitch http://www.xovain.com/makeup/look-to-try-this-weekend-disco-bitch how-to Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:57:00 -0400 Annie <![CDATA[Self-Tanner: My Favorite Formats]]>

I've been using sunless tanning products for over 10 years, so I know you can get a fantastic glow at home for a fraction of the cost of a spray tan in a salon.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/skin/favorite-self-tanners http://www.xovain.com/skin/favorite-self-tanners self-tanners Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:27:00 -0400 Nicole <![CDATA[My Signature Scent Is A Discontinued Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Teen Perfume]]>

I skulk about the Internet to find sites that sell overstock fragrances and erase my history after the furtive transaction clears.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/skin/mary-kate-and-ashley-olsen-perfume http://www.xovain.com/skin/mary-kate-and-ashley-olsen-perfume fragrances Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:57:00 -0400 Lela <![CDATA[My Dad Taught Me Everything I Need To Know About Beauty By Playing Catch With Me]]>

Sometimes fear is something flying at your face; sometimes it's ON your face.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/dad-beauty-wisdom http://www.xovain.com/how-to/dad-beauty-wisdom family Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:27:00 -0400 Carla <![CDATA[I Refuse To Work Out Unless I'm Wearing Makeup And Perfume]]>

Call me insecure, but I prefer to wear a smooth complexion and delicate cloud of feminine perfume at all times.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/makeup-and-perfume-before-workout http://www.xovain.com/how-to/makeup-and-perfume-before-workout exercise Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:57:00 -0400 Wendy <![CDATA[The Awesome Coconut Water Cheek Gel That Can Make Even ME Seem Sun-Kissed]]>

After Benefit discontinued Glamazon, my rosy-bronze world came crumbling down around me. But then Josie Maran swooped in and saved the day!

]]> http://www.xovain.com/makeup/the-awesome-coconut-gelee-that-can-make-even-me-tan http://www.xovain.com/makeup/the-awesome-coconut-gelee-that-can-make-even-me-tan coconuts Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:14:00 -0400 Jesse <![CDATA[Quick Question: How Do You Feel About Tan Lines?]]>

Like them? Try to avoid them? Have a tumblr dedicated to them?

]]> http://www.xovain.com/skin/tan-lines http://www.xovain.com/skin/tan-lines Quick Question Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:27:00 -0400 Marci <![CDATA[I Have Beauty-Routine OCD]]>

I know it's illogical, but if there's one misstep in my getting-ready routine, my day is R-U-I-N-E-D.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/ocd-beauty http://www.xovain.com/how-to/ocd-beauty psychology Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:07:00 -0400 Charlene <![CDATA[Argan Oil: I Jumped On The Bandwagon And Have No Plans To Fall Off]]>

I love argan oil more than anyone else--don't even try to dispute this--and that makes me qualified to publicly recommend my favorite products.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/hair/best-argan-oil-products http://www.xovain.com/hair/best-argan-oil-products argan oil Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:27:00 -0400 Allegra <![CDATA[Animated Beauty Muse: Yzma From The Emperor's New Groove]]>

I accidentally channeled one of my favorite Disney villains, so I just went with it and made it wearable.

]]> http://www.xovain.com/how-to/yzma http://www.xovain.com/how-to/yzma looks Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:57:00 -0400 Kelly <![CDATA[I'm Stuck In A Neutral Nail Rut]]>

Am I overthinking how closely my manicure needs to match my clothing?

]]> http://www.xovain.com/nails/neutral-nail-rut http://www.xovain.com/nails/neutral-nail-rut nail polishes Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:27:00 -0400 Faz