Well known in Hollywood for creating behind-the-scenes beauty magic, Carol Shaw is one of our favorite local treasures.

Little in Hollywood doesn’t just revolve around award shows from January to March.

From premiers to award shows, there isn’t an actress in Hollywood who doesn’t have her face properly primed before applying makeup and hitting the red carpet.

TweetSince its launch last year, we’ve loved the Beautyfix sampling program. From the adorable little train cases they’re shipped in to the mag that accompanies our new beauty products, we’ve torn through every package upon arrival. According to the 2007 Pink Report, “62% of brand loyalists would consider switching brands if they got product samples <... >

Tweet What makes you cringe at your junior high school photos? The hair, the acne or the wardrobe choices? For me, it’s my over-plucked brows. After having sported a mild unibrow for most of my childhood, my grandmother finally took some initiative (despite my mother’s objections) and plucked a few of those suckers out. This <... >

TweetLike most Americans cities, June is a big wedding month in Los Angeles. From Hollywood hilltops to hotels, backyards and beachside tents, brides will be anxiously walking down the aisles all month long. The term blushing bride hasn’t been lost on us, but we’d like to suggest a few favorites from our beauty arsenal “¦ <... >

TweetStanding out among the LA masses can sometimes feel like a challenge. The sidewalks are filled with healthy leggy blondes batting ocean blue eyes and pillowy lips. Some are even undoctored. New York City might be wear the models freely walk the streets, but here in Los Angeles is where the silver screen sirens and <... >

TweetIn an economy where a good handshake counts more than ever, we absolutely love this idea from ROB|B”¦ ROB|B is the first OPI Concept salon in the country. Challenging the unfair strains this economy is putting on our beauty allowances, ROB|B is now offering a “Pink Slip“ special, treating recently laid off customers to free <... >

Tweet(Courtney Kretchman also contributed to this article) Sometimes we have the luxury of time in the morning and we can gingerly blend complementary hues of color onto our faces before sipping our coffee and making our way out into the world. Other times, time isn’t on our side as much and “¦ well, we basically <... >

Tweet Have some down time at work? Been laid off altogether? Yeah, we’ve heard it all”¦ Q: What’s better to perk up a smile than a new gloss? A: A new gloss that’s on sale! All quizzes should be this simple. All STILA products are 20% off at DermStore. Stock up on your faves now <... >