Recently, I wrote a post about "What Not to Wear's" resident make-up artist, Carmindy, and her tips on how to get great, glowing skin. The Californian beauty always looks fantastic without being overly made-up, so I thought it would be cool to check out her advice on how to get that naturally beautiful look.

Those of you out there who are also Carmindy fans, especially New York City-area residents and fashionistas who'll be in town for NYC Fashion Week, are in for a treat as the artist will appear at Byrant Park on Monday September 10th, as a part of the Word for Word Author Series.

Carmindy, who has penned a book called The 5-Minute Face: The Quick and Easy Makeup Guide for Every Woman, will appear at 12:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., and give away some of her best secrets and tricks of the trade including tips on how to enhance your best features and how to look great without spending hours primping. The author will also be available to sign copies of the book. If you love to look great and have fun with makeup, mark the event in your calendar.

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When you really sit down and think about it, high heels are just plain silly. Shoes are meant to be put on feet, and feet are made for one thing ... mobility. But high heels are so, so pretty and don't they make our legs look great? So we persist in wearing them, ogling the latest designs, and collecting the uncomfortable (but beautiful) things in our closets.

But do you know what's not beautiful? Corns, callouses, bunions, hammertoes, Morton's neuroma, stress fractures, joint pain, "pump bumps" and tight heel cords. These are just a few of the problems that podiatrists see every day in women, who make up about 90% of foot surgery patients.

So what's a girl to do? The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society says that when it comes to three inch heels, there's a three hour time limit to prevent foot, ankle, knee, and hip problems. They also suggest women stay away from other "cruel shoes" like those with thin soles, spiky heels, or pointed toes (I can hear Stacy protesting as I type this.) Flip-flops and ballet-style flats are no good for extended walking, as is anything that makes your feet hurt. Instead look for shoes that offer good support, more cushioning, and a rounded box toe.

Finally, if you're a self-proclaimed high heel devotee and don't intend to change any time soon, check out this list of tips for wearing high heels.

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When you've gained weight or are feeling heavy, it's a common tendency to want to hide under large, baggy clothing and hide the extra pounds. But after watching a recent episode of my guilty-pleasure What Not to Wear, I learned something important. The episode revolved around a woman who really wasn't overweight, but felt fat because she'd gained 30 pounds after having a baby. She covered herself head to toe in long sleeves, high necked shirts, and long pants, all in dark colors, and refused to buy anything new because "she was going to lose weight." Raise your hand if you've been there...only one pair of pants that fit but you refuse to buy another pair because you don't want to buy a larger size. The show's snarky but kind hosts pointed out an excellent point: when you don't feel good about yourself and your body, you are unlikely to give it the necessary time and commitment to lose weight.

So whether you've lost weight and want to show off your new curves or you're just getting started and need a confidence booster, here's a great article on dressing for weight loss success. Try to accentuate the positives. For instance, if you have great arms, take advantage of the spring weather to wear sleeveless tops or dresses. And if you have an area of concern that makes you feel uncomfortable, don't hide it under big baggy clothes, just camouflage it with a certain cut or pattern.

Remember, when you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, anything is possible, including sticking to that diet. Now excuse me, I have some shopping to do!

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