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Alison Blackman (aka "Advice Sister Alison") is a popular advice, beauty and lifestyles expert. She offers up-close-and-personal views, reviews and reports on topics of interest to adults, everywhere including beauty, fashion, travel events, lifestyle and general issues.

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How to Pose at Fashion Week (or for any Photo) #NYFW, @mbfw

09/05/12 at 11:19PM

There is no photo on this post.  That's because I have never learned how to pose properly,  for photos.  I am used to being behind the camera and I'm not really comfortable being the one in front of it. In group photos, I'm the  facing the wrong way,

Clinique Takes Their Dark Circle Corrector (and a new Mascara) Even One Better

09/05/12 at 02:08PM

Some things are just really hard to fix.  In fact, some are downright near impossible.  But it might be less frustrating to fix a broken heart (or a messed-up computer)  than trying to rid your face of dark under-eye circles.  For some reason, dark s

TSP Spices Help You Stay Neat, and Cook With ‘Heat”

09/04/12 at 10:25AM

Have you ever needed one of your full-sized bottles of spice, only to realize that last time you used it was five years ago, and now it's either too rancid, or weak,  to enhance your cuisine?  Or, perhaps you're like me, and you're reaching for the o

An Easier Way to Take “Mani-Pedi” On the Road – Duality Nail Pak #DualityNailPak

09/03/12 at 09:56AM

If you love the look of nail polish, but can't stand chips, you have to bring mani-pedi products with you when you travel. The problem is, if you're traveling by plane, and taking carry-on, you can only take a quart bag for all your beauty items. If ...

Weekend Beauty Round-Up (Have a More Beautiful Holiday)!

09/02/12 at 12:41PM

I hope you are enjoying the posts I've been publishing from the online media who are part of the Beauty Bloggers Coalition.  I have also included a post from the advice sister web site from last week, about Avon ANEW Genics, in case you didn't read i

A “Slice” of Heaven for Tired Eyes

09/02/12 at 03:14AM

Tired eyes aren't a good fashion look, However, you can fudge a bright eyed look with Eye Slices $ 18.00, refill $14.99.  Two  innovative, disposable, gel based pads (slices) are infused with good-for-your-skin ingredients, and fit into an egg-shaped

BIG BIG BIG News from NARS for Fall, NarsSkin and Nars Holiday

08/31/12 at 07:06AM

No matter what the season, one of the things most eagerly awaited by women who love makeup, is whatever is new, from NARS.  This Fall, there's a whole lot to talk about! For starters, the NARS Fall 2012 collection includes some bold statements in col

Banish Bugs and Light the Way to a Backyard Truce!

08/30/12 at 10:37AM

When editors attend events such as holiday gift previews, they're introduced to a wide variety of products, some mundane, some marvelous. At the Holiday Gift Guide Media Event at the New York Hilton, I saw a lot of really interesting gift ideas. Whil...

The Essence of Affordable (but Fabulous) Makeup!

08/29/12 at 04:44PM

IF there's one thing that gratifies me, it's changing up my wardrobe when the leaves start falling. It is also a perfect excuse to get new makeup colors for the season.  You can spend a lot of money doing this, but you really don't have to. There are

Aveda Zaps Summer Zits & Adds Sheer Natural Color For Sunny Good Looks @aveda

08/29/12 at 03:22PM

I looked in the mirror this morning and what did I see? Two large, sprouting zits.  Yep, that's right, Zits!  I thought I'd gotten rid of them past High School, but as everyone knows, adult zits do occur from time to time, and especially this time of

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