The Beauty Advantage

Newsweek has taken an impressive look at how beauty can negatively or positively affect your job and hiring potential. In an age when consumers are obsessed with beauty and the fountain of youth their report explores why the quest to look good is not a vain pursuit. This is a fascinating read for all immersed in beauty!

According to the article written by Newsweek senior writer Jessica Bennett, “The quest for beauty may be a centuries-old obsession, but in the present day the reality is ugly. Beauty has more influence than ever—not just over who we work with, but whether we work at all.”

Click here for a link to view the full special report.

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M.A.C Cosmetics Fabulous Felines collection

M.A.C Cosmetics is rolling out yet another collection. The Fabulous Felines collection debuts in M.A.C. stores and counters nationwide August 2010. Ad campaign photos have leaked on the internet; the collection of soft and subtle colors like grays, blues, purples, lavender, amber and honey will be available in 3 color waves. This collection is the anniversary to Makeup Art Cosmetics and the collection will unroll in three parts. Part 1 is “Palace Pedigreeed,” Part 2 “Leopard Luxe,” Part 3“Burmese Beauty.” Part 1 of the collection boasts the following products: Palace Pedigreeed Eyeshadow Quad ($36.00); Superslick Liquid Eyeliner (New Product) ($17.50); Pigment ($19.50), Plushlash Mascara ($13.00); Lipstick ($14.00); Lipglass ($14.00), Cremestick Liner ($14.50), and Mineralize Blush.

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Kardashian Glamour Tan

The Kardashian sisters have definitely mastered the art of marketing and publicity. The curvaceous sisters are now releasing their very own self-tanner, Kardashian Glamour Tan. The tanner is available online at Sephora.com and in stores nationwide. Kardashian Glamour Tan is a product from the Kardashian Beauty line which has not officially been released. "My sisters and I are all about getting the perfect tan without harming our skin. We're always on the lookout for the best self-tanner, so we thought we'd create the perfect formula and share it with everyone else," says Kim Kardashian.

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