There's no way around it — times are tough. But that doesn't mean our beauty routine should suffer! Instead of springing for weekly nail appointments, why not create your own DIY manicures? We asked Ginger and Liz of Ginger + Liz Nail Lacquers for tips on how to paint your nails perfectly at home...

From the super-chic shades to the cheeky names (hello, 'Blowing Money Fast!'), there's nothing we don't love about Ginger + Liz Nail Lacquer. But don't just take our word for it — the trendy polishes, owned by two fierce nailistas, H. Ginger Johnson and S. Liz Pickett, have garnered a cult following among celebs like Selita Ebanks, Kelly Rowland and Queen Latifah. Here, we caught up with Ginger and Liz to hear about their favorite spring 2011 nail trends and their glam company...

Winter is almost officially here -- time to switch up your skincare and makeup regimen! Who better to ask for cold weather beauty advice than celeb makeup artist extraordinaire, Sam Fine? Here, the beauty legend takes a break from working with Iman, Queen Latifah and Tyra Banks to give us his top wintertime beauty tips...

With so many new products on the shelves, revamping your makeup bag for fall can be a tad overwhelming. Ladies, we went straight to the top for answers! Super-famous celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff (Keri Hilson, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys are devoted clients) gives us her picks for the top ten makeup and skincare products every Black woman should have in her arsenal this season. Hope you're taking notes!

There are a few makeup tricks that make everyone look ravishing. False lashes are one. Red lipstick is another. But for our money, the most reliably sexy beauty trick is "cat eye" liquid eyeliner — a thick line traced along the top lashline, winged-out at the outer corners. It instantly opens up the eye — no matter the shape or size — and gives your face a glamorous, Audrey Hepburn chicness. The only problem? Applying liquid liner can seem like a daunting task if you've never tried it. Here, we asked celebrity makeup artist Nalo Jones to give us tips on how to create a perfect "cat eye" liquid liner look at home.