Your eyes may be the first to show visible signs of aging, but your hands are a close second. In the April issue of Allure, an article titled “Anti-aging Manicure” cites research that a study in England found that “most people can accurately estimate a person’s age just by looking at her hands.” And, it’s not just your skin that can give away your age: Your polish can, too.

It seems like we’re on a manicure kick here and here at Glam à la Carte, so keep reading for more ideas on projecting a younger image via your own two hands.

DHC’s making waves in the blogosphere! Check out these products reviews of bestselling, always-favorites DHC Deep Cleansing Oil and DHC Velvet Skin Coat.

Last week, I tried a new nail salon that one of my girlfriends swears by. I have to admit that after a few less-than-positive nail salon experiences recently, I’ve been wary about having someone else do my nails, but I was up for something new. And, I’m glad I went, because this salon paid incredible attention to detail and did a terrific job.

Next, came the daunting task of prolonging my manicure. Keep reading for three ways to make your manicure last.

The post is very late indeed but better late than never, right? Since the Oscars, we’ve moved offices and I’ve been swamped with work but I still didn’t want to miss the chance to post about my favorite red carpet look. This year, it was Jessica Chastain from ‘The Help’. She was radiant and glowing in golden corals which complimented her porcelain skin and beautiful red hair.

As I enjoyed my lovely, lazy Sunday yesterday, with its warm, embraceable sunshine and cool breeze reminding me that it was not quite spring, I remembered the Great Tohoku Earthquake of March 11, 2011. An omnipresent media broadcast unforgettable images of the quake’s devastation, as well as that of the ensuing tsunami, both of which changed the landscape of Japan, probably forever.