The philosophy behind the Nicole by OPI line is R – E – S – P – E – C – T. They believe that once you respect yourself, you can reflect that to the rest of the world.
And with the launch of their earth-friendly nail polish line, which is made from recyclable glass and does not contain any harsh ingredients like DBP, Toluene, and Formaldehyde (all of which are elements that can harm the environment), Nicole by OPI hopes to share their inspiration with the world. And how you may ask?  …

I had an appointment with my dermatologist today, and I would like to say that I have immense respect and curiosity for dermatologists. The fact that she prescribes me medication to treat acne scarring while simultaneously injecting Botox into the forehead of the middle-aged peroxide blonde next door is mind-baffling – simply because these are all intimate matters of appearance that a dermatologist must address.
One item I ended up buying from my dermatologist today (and oh, it’s frightening how many facials, creams and lotions a dermatologist may recommend for you) …

No girl’s makeup kit is complete without the requisite mascara and eyeliner to really make eyes pop. Mochi staffers share their tried-and-true products to make shopping for makeup a little bit easier for you.
Laurie Sartain, sales representative, recommends Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner because “it stays on without smudging or fading, which is pretty much everything I could ask for in an eyeliner.” Her favorite color is vixen – a deep plum-purple.
For Noel Duan, fashion features editor, the Dior Crayon Eyeliner, waterproof in Trinidad Black, is a worthy investment. “I have to …

In retrospect, I probably should have interjected when one of my best girlfriends told me she wanted blonde highlights for the summer — staged an intervention perhaps, complete with a house arrest warrant and a Britney-style lock down. Instead, she came to me mid-June, with her hair stuffed under a bicycle helmet, moaning something along the lines of, “It looks like a dog pissed on my head.”
It was nothing a $9 pint of black hair dye couldn’t fix, but the incident brings up the paramount dilemma that Asian women both …

For those of us who are naturally pale Asian girls, we know it takes much more effort for us to get that golden summer tan, but looking lobster red from sunburns and peeling away isn’t the right way to do it. So whether you plan to melt away at the beach or go out for a leisurely stroll, make sure to apply sunscreen before you leave your house. Sun protection means healthy, moist skin that will give you more of a glow than damaged, dry skin. Here the top three …