With the stock market crashing harder than a five year old after a Halloween sugar rush many people are looking to create a better investment portfolio.

Like anything else, investing wisely doesn’t just happen—it’s planned. In the book, The Motley Fool Million Dollar Portfolio: How to Build and Grow a Panic-Proof Investment Portfolio, the authors David and Tom Gardner walk you through the creation of a recession-proof portfolio. Regarded as authorities in the field of investments, you’ll be learning from the best.

If your investment portfolio looks dismal (and, really, who’s doesn’t these days?) give this book a read and learn how to protect yourself and your money for the future.

We here at Living Sexy Now wish you a Happy New Year and a fabulous start to 2009. Now go drink some champagne!

With the economy taking a nose dive this year and more and more people finding themselves out of work finding alternative ways to make a living is on top of many people’s to do list as we head into 2009.

How many times have your heard of success stories involving someone who had a hobby or talent, began marketing their created items and a booming business was born? If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own business out of your hobby why not make 2009 the year to do it?

Now it’s not as simple as “make it and they will buy”. There’s a lot of important marketing and business information that you’ll need to make your new venture a success. In the book, How to Market and Sell Your Art, Music, Photographs, & Handmade Crafts Online: Turn Your Hobby into a Cash Machine, you’ll learn how to turn your hobby into a profitable business using the Internet.
So dust off your entrepreneurial spirit, read the book and make 2009 the year you go into business for yourself.

New Years Eve is nearly upon us and this is traditionally the time we reflect on the past year and make promises to ourselves for the upcoming one.

Admittedly, I’m not always so great with keeping New Year’s resolutions but for those of you with greater will power than I today is dedicated to you. Here are some great products that can help you keep those New Year’s promises.

Get Fit

This one’s usually at the top of many people’s resolution list. Whether you want to shed a few pounds, tone your body or just up your exercise routine for a healthier you it never hurts to have a little guidance.

The book, You: The Owner’s Manual, is chocked full of invaluable information on every part of your body. The more you know about the body you’re living in the better you can care for it. This book debunks common myths and gives you the straight facts on exactly how your body works.

The most important muscle in your body is your brain so give it a good workout by filling it with knowledge and then let that knowledge help you care for the rest of you.

Earlier today I pointed you in the direction of a YouTube video that showed you exactly how to create the popular smoky eye look. If smoky isn’t your thing here’s a more colorful alternative.

For a little more holiday sparkle try combining cranberry and gold colors to create a sexy and festive look.

In this video the Bubble Gum Princess (nope—didn’t make that up) shows you how to apply and blend these two lid colors to create a striking look.

As with the smoky eye look this is best paired with a subtle lip color such as a nude lipstick or a tinted lip gloss.

Want a hairstyle for New Year’s Eve that’s super sexy but doesn’t look too over the top? Here’s the perfect hairstyle for long hair that’s fairly simple to create and totally stunning.

Click here to watch the video

Tip: If you don’t think you can do this yourself enlist the help of a friend. You do her hair (not the same style, of course), she does yours and everyone leaves for the party looking fabulous.

We’re about to say so long to 2008 and hello gorgeous to 2009. The year has gone by quickly and, like any other, had its shares of ups and downs. The US saw its first African American president and an unprecedented stock market collapse all in the same year (really, the same couple of months!).

But for the last night of 2008 you’re probably going to be thinking of your shrinking investment portfolio or the economy. You’re thinking about looking fabulous and having fun (and there’s nothing wrong with that!)

So today we’re shelling out the last minute beauty tips to help you look your best.

Creating the Smoky Eye

Nothing says sexy like the smoky eye look. If you’re unsure how to create this look I’ve found a fabulous video from YouTube that shows you exactly what to do.

Just don’t forget to pair your bold eyes with a nude lip color or you’ll risk looking “overdone”.

Click here to view the video for creating a smoky eye.

Today I’ve shown you great savings on makeup and body goodies but, as a former hairstylist, I’d be remiss if I forgot the great savings to be had on hair goodies.

Shop at Folica before Decemeber 28th and enjoy big savings on your entire order plus free shipping. You can actually double dip during this sale as many of their items and products are on sale plus if you spend $100 you get $20 off (spend $200 and get $50 off!).

If you’re in the market for a flat iron the Sedu Revolution is on sale for $139.95 (reg. $199.95) and don’t forget that qualifies you for an extra $20 off for spending over $100!

Go and stock up on your favorite hair products and tools today!

There nothing better than free in my books. So I’m sharing with you an opportunity to score some free Lush soap.

Right now at Lush if you buy any of there fabulous handmade soaps you get another one absolutely free. I’d hurry though—they’re running out of the favorites pretty quick with this incredible deal.

Now that Christmas is over we can lay off the shopping for a while, right? No way! The sales on are now and today’s post will show you where to get some awesome beauty deals meant just for you (you’ve done enough shopping for others!)

Sephora

Save up to 75% off your favorite beauty goodies right now. With free shipping on orders over $50 and some serious discounts you could really score some great savings.

Check out these:

Sephora Ergonomic brush set-Reg. $54 now on sale for $29

Crystallized Color Palette- A $130 value for only $32

Get these and more incredible savings at Sephora.

Image via WikipediaIf you’ve been makeup shopping lately you’ve probably noticed a trend in eye shadows and liners. Instead of making you guess which shades will compliment or enhance your eyes shadows are now grouped and marketed for specific eye colors. I’ve purchased a couple of these and I’ve been impressed with the results.

On that note I came across a quiz that helps you determine which eyeliner is best for your eye color.

You can take the quiz here and find out which shade of liner will best suit your coloring and needs. Personally I almost always use shadow and a brush as my eyeliner but now it’s easier to decide which shade from the bunch will be best.