One of the most frequently asked questions I get from women is "how to I get rid of my under eye bags, darkness, puffiness and dryness?" I have been on a quest to get rid of these myself as I suffer from the dryness and the darkness from time to time.

The most common mistake most women make is they goop on concealer, creating a cakey, creasy mess that winds up making the area look worse! Here are some of my tried and true problem-solvers

If puffiness is your issue I highly recommend Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask. These individual packets of liquid and pads are perfect for brightening, de-puffing and hydrating the delicate skin under the eyes. I like to stick them in the refrigerator first before applying -- the cold factor speeds up the de-puffing process.

If darkness is an issue try a cream that contains vitamin K, which helps diminish the darkness. I like Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue.

For fine lines try Remède Wrinkle Therapy Eye Baume. It firms, illuminates and nourishes the delicate eye area all at the same time.

My personal favorite eye cream is SkinMedica TNS Night Eye Repair. My skin gets really dry, especially under my eyes, and this helps bring back the moisture and rejuvenate the skin.

If you want to conceal the area with makeup, try my Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy All Over Brightener. This light pink concealer bounces light off the skin, creating a fresh, light, well-rested look that doesn't settle into fine lines. It is the ultimate concealer for fair to medium skin tones.

If you're a bit darker try my Fast Fix Concealer in Medium or Medium/Deep shades. If you have a really dark skin tone, use the Dark shade. Just lightly tap the product under the eyes and you will never look caked up -- just smooth, bright and refreshed.

Kiss your eye issues good bye!

Every summer I like to change up my scent and try something a little lighter and fresher then what I usually wear the rest of the year. This season I've discovered a new summer scent that's already become my go-to summer scent. It's called Misaki by Tsi-La and it smells happy, sexy, fresh and alive.

I love Tsi-La for its natural scents and hair perfumes -- I've worn many of their lovely fragrances in summers past. They all contain essential oils and plant botanicals which makes them really luxurious and really good for the planet. Best of all, your own body chemistry determines how it will smell on your skin, so no two people will wear this the same way!

Misaki smells fresh, but it's also a seductive fragrance, which I find unique. Usually scents have one or the other but not both. Who doesn't want to be both! The fresh side of this scent stems mainly from lavender and other summery notes like bergamot, mint and green tea moss while the seductive side brings in a combination of Tahitian vanilla orchid, ylang ylang and neroli nectar.

The beautiful packaging is also a real highlight for me. The fragrance comes in a gorgeous clear bottle covered in flowering vines and packaged in a chic black lotus box. It makes the perfect gift for a sister, mom or friend.

Knowing that you are wearing ultra-pure ingredients that also smell heavenly will ease the mind of even the most die hard naturalist. I also love their mini natural fragrances --they are perfect for travel and you can play with different scents each day of the week!

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I was recently invited to attend the DKMS Gala at Cipriani's in New York City. I had the dress, I had the shoes, but could not think of what to do with my makeup.

I was draped in liquid gold with jewelry and shoes to match so I figured the makeup could be a bit more fun. I decided to call in my friend Chrissy Lloyd, a fabulous painter and stylist, for some inspiration. She always makes incredibly daring and bold choices and always looks so super chic, so she was definitely the one to ask. She suggested since I was in head to toe gold I should rock a peacock eye!

How perfect and right on point with spring! I busted out my shimmery shades of teal, blue, green and gold and began to play. I swept a pale gold highlight under the brow and on the inner corners of my eyes. I used the highlight shade from the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Metallic Palette.

I mixed two different shades of loose MAC Pigment powder together to create that perfect shade of peacock blue, then swept it across the lid from the lash line to the crease and slightly under the lower lash line. I dabbed a touch of MAC Aquadisiac Eye Shadow on the center of the lid for a little extra kick. A half set of Ardell false lashes with a thin line of black Makeup Forever waterproof liquid liner finished off my look.

Since the eyes were the main focus I decided to keep the rest of the makeup subtle and to play up the gold goddess look. I swept a bit of bronzer on the forehead, along the side of my face and on my cheeks and dabbed on a matching lip-gloss. On the body I sprayed Era Rayz 24 Karat. I love this gold body spray because it gives you an all over glow and then dries on so it won't rub off on your clothes.

I received tons of compliments on the makeup and I had a blast at the event. So be daring and go bold from time to time, it is so much fun!

A touch of bronzer can warm up the face, create a summer glow and mimic the look of a not-so-healthy real tan. To find the best powder bronzers I played with many different ones on my fair skin to see what looked the most natural and blended in the best.

When it comes to powder bronzers, you definitely want to avoid those that contain too much sparkle and shimmer -- too much sparkle can look metallic and harsh on the skin. The key to making your bronze believable is to take it easy so you look golden, not gilded. Opt for sheer powder bronzers that blend on and create subtle warmth.

For a look that's a bit more subtle, I prefer strategically placing bronzer where it will enhance your face the most -- the temples, along the sides of the face and just under the cheekbones. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Sun Glow Powder Bronzer is the best for this because it has just the right amount of color and shimmer and comes with a brush that hits those areas perfectly. Since you're being so subtle with your bronzer, you can definitely play up your eyes a little bit more.

If you want an all over the glow, apply bronzer after your foundation and powder. The best one for this look is the Benefit One Hot Minute, which is a light loose powder. Just lightly dust it all over the face with a big fluffy powder brush. Make sure you tap off any excess before applying to the face so you don't go overboard. Pair this look with black mascara and a coral cheek and lip for a simple but chic summer look.

If it's intensity that you want, go for the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks. The shimmer factor is a bit more intense with this one so I would choose it for night time glam only. Just remember if your face is all bronzed up then your neck and shoulders should match, so dust a little on those areas to look even and sexy!

Women have always been on a quest to find new ways to mimic a flawless complexion with foundation. We are always looking for the new formula, the new texture or the best way to create amazing looking skin -- something that covers up our imperfections without looking like we are wearing makeup.

Creams can be heavy, liquids can be messy and powders too cakey. That's why I'm a big fan of airbrush spray foundations; they are as light as air and look incredible on the skin. They were designed to be a more user-friendly version of the real, heavy machinery airbrush makeup used in movies.

These new versions come in an easy spray can and actually give better results than the professional ones! They are easy and fast to use -- I have been using them on What Not To Wear for years and the results are always stellar!

For the face, you can spray the makeup onto a non-latex sponge and apply it directly to the skin. It will go on sheer and natural and becomes water-resistant when it dries. Try the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Airbrush Spray Makeup. This is a great product for women who have normal to oily skin. If your chest area is a bit ruddy or discolored, you can spray it directly onto the skin and use a sponge to blend it in for a smooth look.

If you suffer from veins, bruises or spots on the legs, eliminate them by applying one of these great airbrush formulas directly on your legs: Dior Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation to even skin tone or the Era Rayz Spray-On Bronzer for quick bronzing bronzing or giving your whole bod a subtle glimmer for a sexy night out!

Is it possible to create a sexy smoky eye with products that are under $5? It is if you know what to look for and where to buy them. Stores like Target, Walgreens, Ulta and CVS offer up myriad bargain products that work just as well as their more expensive counter parts.

The first product to look for is a great black eyeliner pencil. Rimmel London's Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil is a great way to get started. This pencil retails for around $3.49 and is perfect to trace the upper lash line with. It also can be used to rim the inner lids for a real rock-n-roll look.

Next, apply a dark and sultry eye shadow like Cover Girl's Eye Enhancers 1 Kit Shadows in Shimmering Onyx -- it's the perfect dark and mysterious eye shade to sweep across the lid and smudge under the lower lash line.

A loose powder highlight shadow like La Femme Sparkle Dust in Champagne Gold can be used across the brow bone for a beautiful glow and contrast to the deep shadow used on the lid. It's just $4.95 and you can also use it as highlighter, sweeping it across the tops of cheekbones and on the chest and shoulders for a shimmering evening out look.

Apply a set of Black Radiance Fantastic Fakes Eye Lashes, only $2.99, so your flirty eyes will look glam without breaking the bank. Finish the look with a few coats of the $1.99 black N.Y.C. Thickening Mascara on top and bottom lashes.

Balance the whole look with a nude lip gloss like Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Natural Shine Lip Gloss in Sparkling Champagne. Who knew you could be sexy, smoldering and save money at the same time?

With more skin showing this time of year, some of us may be a bit concerned with our exposed body parts not looking so perfect. As we age, veins, sunspots, freckles and easy bruising may be a problem. Don't put away your tanks or minis just yet. There are a few fast and easy ways to conceal so you can reveal.

First off, think about using a subtle self-tanner. This alone may be all you need to cover up minor imperfections on the skin so you can show off your bod with confidence. Try Jergens Natural Glow for a very light way to fake the bake. If you're looking for more of a bronze goddess glow, try going to a spray tanning salon for a professional job.

You can also apply a makeup bronzer to your skin to create the same effect. It's great if you don't want something permanent -- you can just wash it off at the end of the night. Try one like Laura Mercier Body Bronzing Makeup, which contains light reflecting particles that will bounce light off imperfections and give you a nice color at the same time.

If small veins or sun spots on your chest are a real problem, or if you just need more coverage, try using a spray foundation. Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Airbrush Spray Makeup quickly and lightly covers up unsightly blemishes and creates a smooth appearance. Just spray directly onto the skin then use a non-latex sponge to buff it in. It goes on sheer, dries easily, is water-resistant and will not rub off on clothes.

For varicose veins, bruises or birthmarks on the legs you should apply a bit of concealer. Simply dab concealer over the area with a small-tipped concealer brush and use a light dusting of powder to set. I like Amazing Cosmetics Concealer because it has a great consistency and it's waterproof so it will last all day -- even at the beach.

So don't fret about flaws and flaunt that bod!

In this current economy a lot of us are cutting back and trying to get more beauty bang for our buck. I've heard some pretty crazy beauty tricks that women have resorted to in tough times. They may sound nutty, but they actually do work!

• If your expensive perfume has run out and you need to smell yummy, try a scented candle. Blow it out and drip the (cooled!) wax on your skin, then rub it off -- it will leave the candle scent behind. It's the same concept as a solid perfume, which is just wax and perfume.

• If you drop your face powder compact on the floor and it shatters, don't fret. Go into your cupboards and pull out a box of cornstarch. A light dusting of this can erase shine and it's like a budget version of the old drugstore favorite Cornsilk face powder.

• No need to spend money on expensive lip and cheek tints from fancy department stores. Instead, pull out a little strawberry Jell-O powder pack from the kitchen drawer. Add a little water and you have a sweet tasting stain that works on cheeks and lips.

• If pores are an issue, forget Biore and just grab a strip of Scotch Tape from your desk drawer at home. Lay it over your nose and pull off all the sebum and dry skin clogging up your skin.

See how creative you can be when in a financial pinch. Beauty plus brain equals one great combo!

There's nothing like a little time in the great outdoors to
refresh your mind and body!

This time of year the weather is perfect for a hiking and camping trip. Even if you are being a rough and tumble outdoorsy chick, you can still look good in the woods! You just need a few specific things to throw in your backpack to keep you looking cute and help you stay protected from the elements.

The first thing you should pack is a great sunscreen. You need to apply it to the skin, no matter if the sun is shining or not. Even in overcast conditions you can get burned -- the sun's rays can penetrate through even the thickest, gloomiest clouds. Pack the Kinesys Travel Size SPF 30+ Sunscreen, it's the perfect tiny size, so you don't have to worry about lugging big, heavy tubes in your pack.

You'll also want to bring along a small sheer concealer -- it can keep unsightly redness away and is a way better option than a whole face full of foundation. Try Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Fast Fix Concealer. Just dab on around the nose and areas where you may get a little red.

Keep your eyes defined with a smudge-free mascara on the top lashes only. Cheeks will be flushed from your hike and the brisk outdoor weather, so no need for blush. You lips however will need a little help. Throw a tinted lip balm in a zipper pocket in your pack for a bit of shimmering color and moisturization when you need it. I like Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer, which is the perfect pretty balm.

Lastly, don't forget bug spray to keep those pesky biting insects away. Please choose a DEET-free spray to keep yourself safe. I like Aubrey Organics Gone Safe & Natural Outdoor Spray SPF 10, because it's safe and it also contains a little extra sunscreen for your protection.

With just these few simple products, you'll look great without having to wear a ton of products. Have fun out there and look out for bears!

Strolling through Borough Market in London the other day, I stumbled upon Wild Wood Groves Argan Oil. I had heard stories about this mystical oil being the rarest in the world and was curious about its special properties. I know small amounts are used in some beauty products, but I have never seen 100% pure oil available for sale before. I bought it immediately and was schooled in its history and beauty benefits.

Argan oil comes from a small area of Morocco where Berber women produce the oil by grounding up the seeds from the thorny argan tree. It takes 2 days of work, crushing and pressing the seeds to produce just one liter of this beauty potion. Due to over grazing by local goats, the trees are now protected and the Berber women of the area are only allowed to produce a small amount at a time, which makes this coveted oil even more rare.

For centuries argan oil has been a well-kept beauty and health secret of the Berber women, who use the oil to nourish their skin, nails and hair. It contains twice the amount of vitamin E as olive oil and is rich in anti-oxidants. Eight essential fatty acids help prevent moisture loss in the skin and its amazing anti-aging properties are well documented.

You only need a few drops of this non-greasy liquid gold to moisturize and protect your complexion. Rub a little on the hands and on cuticles to soften them up or rub a small drop into really dry hair to re-hydrate it instantly. I love the stuff and learned you can even cook with it and make yummy dishes, which is fab -- if I cooked that is!