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    Holly Robinson Peete, Shine staff

    Holly Robinson Peete, Shine staff

  • Four tips to help make your fall skin gorgeous and glowing

    "When fall comes around," says beauty expert Lucy Crawford, "the air gets cold, dry, and unforgiving, which leads to cracking and breakouts." Don't we know it! Here she gives us four simple tips to make our fall skin gorgeous and glowing, despite the dropping temperatures. TIP #1 : EXFOLIATE

  • Fall makeup trends to update your look

    It's not just the leaves that switch up their look come fall. On today's episode of Real-Life Makeover, makeup pro, Julie Murray, is showing one mom how to rock our favorite fall colors.NUDE FACE, BOLD LIPS"I'm a firm believer that if you're going to have a dramatic eye, keep your lips neutral, and

  • Five things to know before you color your hair at home

    We've all seen sitcoms where a towel drops to the bathroom floor and our heroine is beset with a shrieking "OMG, my hair!" moment of terror. Here, how to avoid hair color trauma and tears with five simple tips.SKIP THE DRAMAIf you've got Cher black hair, here's the truth: you're not going to become

  • Beauty weapons for your purse

    Mary Poppins had her bag of tricks. Now you can keep your own stealth beauty tools in your purse at all times to keep you safe from makeup mayhem. #1 Moisturizing Cream

  • 5 fall foods to make you look and feel gorgeous

    On this episode of Real-Life Makeover, we've got five fall beauty foods that will help improve your skin, hair, and health this season. Get ready for a diet and beauty makeover in one go. #1 PUMPKINSThey're not just for jack o' lanterns and front porches. Pumpkins are low in calories, fat, and sodiu

  • 5 exercises you can do anywhere

    Schedule too nutty to get to the gym? We've got five foolproof exercises you can do anywhere that will get you feeling strong, boost metabolism and burn calories.#1 WAIST TRIMMERSit towards the edge of a chair with your back perfectly straight and your hips firmly planted. Hold on to a water bottle,

  • A handy guide for better portion control

    If your portions are super-sized, healthy foods can result in the same unwanted pounds as burgers and fries. But you don't need to carry around a travel set of measuring cups to make over your serving size. On today's Real-Life Makeover, we've got six ways your hand can help you keep a grip on your

  • After-School Snack Makeover with Holly Robinson Peete

    A new school year means new after school snacks! We're ditching the old-standbys for three quick and creative cures for the afternoon munchies. #1 TOASTY TOMATO BOATS

  • Does your child's backpack have the essentials?

    One of the way to calm back-to-school nerves is to make sure your child is prepared. Danielle is mom to six-year-old Carter, who is about to start the first grade. We're loading Carter up with everything he needs for the momentous first day and having some creative fun by adding personalized touches

  • A new mom learns some makeup tips to help her look bright eyed and fresh

    Worn out by newborn twins and a five-year-old, Tanya's current beauty routine includes such luxuries as brushing her hair and teeth. "If I'm lucky I can take a shower," she says. We're giving this sleep-deprived mom a Real-Life Makeover with tips on how to look bright-eyed, no matter how much sleep

  • Back-to-School Breakfast Solutions

    Whether you're a kid or a mom, a healthy start to the day helps you get through the morning with energy and focus. Cory's a single mom to eight-year-old Cruise, but with both of them running out the door to work and school, mornings are a mad dash. "If I had the time, I would make her a proper break

  • 5 foods that could make your kids smarter

    If you are what you eat, then you and your kids are about to get a whole lot smarter. Just in time for back to school, we've got five foods that will help boost the brain. Homework time just got a little easier. #1 SALMON

  • Makeup tips for mom's date night

    Rachel is a mother of seven (yep, seven), who wants her precious time with her husband to look a little better. "I want to look good for my husband, and I want to feel sexy again." Hollywood makeup artist Julie Murray has some quick beauty tips to transform Rachel from mom to hot mama. GORGEOUS, GLO

  • Three packable treats for a summer road trip

    Toss the bags of chips and greasy drive-thru fries and get ready for a road trip tune-up. On this week's Real-Life Makeover, we've got three packable treats so delicious, no one will be asking, "Are we there yet?" 1. Vietnamese summer rolls

  • "Staycation" activities to keep the kids smiling

    Vacations might offer up exotic locales and daily housekeeping, but they can be murder on the family budget. We're giving your summer staycation a makeover with three creative and crafty ideas to keep the kids entertained at home. 1. Build a dream house

  • Ice Cream Makeover!

    You'll scream for our sweetest makeover yet. We're serving up three twists on the classic black and white ice cream sandwich. Worth every single calorie, these cool ice cream treats will have tongues wagging for more. 1. Waffle ice cream sandwich

  • Wardrobe fairy godmother to the rescue

    Like many moms, Joy does doubled-duty as a full-time employee and full-time mom. "I need a little time back for me," Joy pleads. "Holly, I need your help." The Real-Life Makeover team comes to the rescue with what we think every mom needs: a personal wardrobe fairy godmother. Stylist Gigi Berry show

  • Makeover my summer style

    Diane is a super energetic mom who still keeps up with her three teenage kids. But the gang is beginning to look a little too much alike, with Diane wearing clothes that would be better suited to the kids. Sounds like a Real-Like Makeover candidate if we ever heard one. Hollywood stylist Gigi Berry

  • Five plants you can't kill (almost)

    Yearning for a garden but are all thumbs when it comes to a green thumb? Real-Life Makeover is here to make your greenery dreams come true with five flowering plants that will thrive with even the lousiest gardener. 1. HostaWith lots of gorgeous foliage, hosta is a perennial, meaning you only have t

  • Make over my summer salad! Three new fresh seasonal recipes

    It's high time to think beyond the iceberg. Chef Stephen Kalt shows us how to cook up three creative salads featuring in-season fruits and vegetables in unexpected, summery combinations. Move over, lettuce; there are some new stars in the salad bowl. 1. Blackberry Endive Salad