I’ve long been a fan of Dr. Perricone MD, first learning about him on Oprah years ago. He’s a big proponent of eating healthy, antioxidant-rich foods to improve skin. His infamous 3-day salmon diet, or “a facelift in the fridge”, is an anti-inflammatory diet aiding in the elimination of puffiness and increases contours and firmness.(…)
Often the best hair is just slightly undone. For example, Mila Kunis’ “perfectly imperfect ponytail” worn at the Moscow premier of Friends with Benefits, alongside her co-star Justin Timberlake. (I saw the film last night, and thought it was super cute!). Her tousled, accessorized ponytail look was created by rough-drying Mila’s hair to preserve her(…)
Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority has banned a pair of ads featuring Julia Roberts and Christy Turlington for being overly-airbrushed. BASA was concerned that manipulated photographs could negatively impact an individual’s body image. A Member of Parliament first alerted the campaign watchdog to Lancôme’s two-page ad showcasing Julia, and an ad for Maybelline’s Eraser foundation featuring(…)
Have you heard the latest in obsessive beauty habits? It’s called “bleachorexia”. Say what? No, it’s not an obsession with lightening your hair, although I know some of those people too! According to Good Morning America, bleachorexia is a “dental dysmorphia” where people become obsessed with getting the whitest, brightest teeth at all costs, both(…)
To coincide with the premiere of The Smurfs movie, Katy Perry nailed a holographic Smurf manicure that she posted on her twitter page yesterday. Since Mrs. Russell Brand’s the voice of Smurfette in the 3D animated film, she rocked this blue look like no one could!
Dove Unscented Extra Hold Hairspray It’s the best hairspray for summer for a number of reasons: Firstly, I paid less than $5.00 for this drugstore bargain! Also, in the hot and humid summer months it’s wise to stick with one scent: either your favorite perfume or a light body spray. If you have too many(…)
Benefit has always been admired for their cute packaging and fun product names. But the brand has gone the extra mile with their two new limited edition eye palettes, the Eye Wanna! and the Eye Gotta! Thanks to the artistic flair of Barcelona-based illustrator Pietrai Posti both kits feature beautiful packaging graphics, while nestled inside(…)
Covergirl LashBlast Length Mascara Their Elasta-Nylon formula gives soft, flexible lashes, and it’s their longest brush ever. This is the first mascara I’ve found that actually does NOT clump! It’s amazing, and gives perfectly separated, super-defined, super-long lashes with just a few swipes of the brush. It’s perfect for the heat of summer because it’s(…)
Famed celebrity makeup artist, Troy Jensen, created a gorgeous young + fresh + pretty-in-pink makeup look on Rachel Bilson (or “Summer” from the OC). To get this glowing look to compliment your skin tone, take note of the following five easy steps: (1) First, even out your complexion with a touch of a primer +(…)
We just returned from our very first trip to New York City. Can you believe it has taken us so long to visit?! Manhattan, home to Magnolia cupcakes, SATC tours and the Saks shoe department that is so big, it even has its own zip-code, 10022-SHOE ! Another great thing about about NYC is that(…)
In the hot and humid summer heat, we’d all love to chop off our heavy locks or pulled our hair back in a ponytail. But before you reach for the scissors, or an elastic band, you have other, more creative options! Consider Jamie King’s tousled faux bob, which has all the pros of this fun,(…)
Problem: Mid afternoon dryness at the office is creeping up on you. What moisturizer is small, easy-to-hide, you can keep at the office, and won’t clutter your desk? Solution: The 60mL bottle of Bio Oil ($13, at drugstores) will tuck away nicely in your drawer and offers great mileage in its multiple functions. Not only(…)
Problem: How can you get rid of dark under eye circles? Solution: Those dark blue shadows can be caused by environmental factors like allergies, or passed down from your ancestors. To fight darkness and bags, try a super-charged eye cream packed with vitamins A, C and K like Lift and Lighten Eye Cream from Dr.(…)
NARS has a new makeup kit out, called NARS Love San Francisco, that includes five hot “shades designed to complement and reflect the women of San Francisco.” The limited-edition, four-piece set, now available exclusively on narscosmetics.com, includes a “Haight-Ashbury” eyeshadow duo in metallic green and dove gray, an “Angel Island” sheer lilac shimmer shadow, a(…)
Problem: Your eyeliner always smears. How can you make it stay put all day long? Solution: Be sure to buy a waterproof formula eyeliner; it’s more resistant to smearing. Eyeliner often runs and smears when it encounters any type of oil on the skin. Any easy trick is prior to applying your eyeliner, dab an(…)
Lauren Conrad, or LC as she was known on Laguna Beach and The Hills, has an awesome beauty website (The Beauty Department) showing fun and helpful hair and makeup how-tos. Her step-by-step guide to achieving perfect eyebrows is an excellent lesson in brows 101. You can read the whole article here.
Harrods employee Melanie Stark was left with no choice but to quit her job after the luxury department store in London demanded that she wear makeup on the job. According to the Guardian, the shop’s dress code includes the following rule: “Full makeup at all time: base, blusher, full eyes (not too heavy), lipstick, lip(…)
Kate and Wills have been touring Canada for the past few days, and we’ve been adoring her fashion choices. Not to mention her gorgeous luscious locks. You too can achieve the Duchess of Cambridge’s bouncy, shiny, basically perfect hair. First, it helps to be genetically blessed with thick, long hair, but there’s at least one(…)
