There used to be this rule that you couldn't mix your silvers with your golds (particularly pertaining to jewelry), but Katy Perry proves that there's a way to do it right. At yesterday's European premiere for Arthur, Katy mixed her metallics, wearing a silver-toned manicure with golden eye shadow on her lower lash lines and gold rings on her ring finger. The key is to not overdo it on either Read more

Jennifer Lopez is indefatigably pretty, but in the new video for her song "On the Floor," she's looking even more glamazon than usual. The most striking thing about her look is her gorgeous eye makeup, especially the bright silver shadow she's wearing in the inner corners of her eyes. On lids, silver shadow can look heavy, and even make eyes look smaller, but wearing it like Jennifer brightens Read more

I discovered this silver tray of mine in the back of my kitchen cabinet, hiding behind some cookie sheets I never use. I'd totally forgotten I owned it. Not only was it frighteningly tarnished when I discovered it, but it was also dirty and had dozens of ring marks on it. I'd used it in the past to stash mail and keys in my foyer, and after one wild party it wound up completely trashed. I was Read more

Everyone has something a bit more unconventional in their makeup collection that seems to get very little use. For me, it's silver eyeliner. In the past two weeks alone, two sterling-toned liners have come my way, and I felt as if the universe was telling me something. Want to try out the pearly gray hue yourself? Check out five tips on how to rock a silver liner — without looking like an ice Read more

The holidays may be one of the few times of year when you pull out your fancy silverware and serving platters. So I thought it's about time I give you the lowdown on how to care for your silver. I consulted the experts, the Society of American Silversmiths, for their tips and precautions on silver care. From how to clean your silver to how to remove tarnish, I've got it all. I covered the dos, Read more

The holidays may be one of the few times of year when you pull out your fancy silverware and serving platters. So I thought it's about time I give you the lowdown on how to care for your silver. I consulted the experts, the Society of American Silversmiths, for their tips and precautions on silver care. From how to clean your silver to how to remove tarnish, I've got it all. I'll start with the Read more

Out of silver polish? In a pinch? You can use white toothpaste to clean the tarnish off your silver instead! Just run the silver under warm water and work the paste into a foam and then rinse it off. Since the toothpaste is more abrasive than polish, a little goes a long way — you don't need to use much. And, if there are any stubborn black spots in nooks and crannies, you can actually use a Read more