Want The Perfect Brow? Then Look At The Models And Stop Plucking!

Brows.

We've written ad nasuem on this beauty topic, and we're NOT done yet.

We were ready to trim our own brows this morning, and then we stopped our brow-challenged self.

Stop plucking! And trimming!

A famous makeup artist by the name of Sandy Linter told us a couple of times during interviews, that if you want to know the correct brow shape and size, then look at the faces of the models on the runway or in magazines. And by the way, here are a few models from the Fall 2014 runways.

As is quite telling, full brows are STILL where it's at!

Model at Diane Von Furstenberg, Fall 2014

Model Karlie Kloss at Jason Wu, Fall 2014

Model at Stella McCartney, Fall 2014

Do Not look to Hollywood for the L.A. brow Sandy said, because that trend features a very thin, highly arched brow that looks AGING on women.

And Sandy makes sense.

Let's take Pam Anderson. The Baywatch beauty had women reaching for their tweezers + scissors to copy that L.A. brow, back in the 90's.

And Pam is still rockin' the barely there, penciled in brow. When you wax or remove that much brow, it's HARD to grow it back:

Even Gwen Stefani had barely there, very thin brows back in her amazing "No Doubt" days. Today, Gwen's brows are fuller.

And then there was glam Jennifer Lopez. Look at her Before brows and After brows.

And if you need a little help, visit Sephora. They offer a nice range of brow makeup essentials.

Makeup Contouring Kits All The Rage: Not Worth The Time!

A sculpted face of stunning bone structure.

We all desire that look. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez + Kim Kardashian seem to have some of the nicest, contoured made up faces in the biz.

Both ladies own high, razor-sharp cheekbones for one, but did you know that both Jennifer + Kim also have access to the BEST pro makeup artists
around?

Heck, yeah. And trust us, when you see both women on the red carpet or other major events in public, or even for most of Kim's hundreds + hundreds of selfies, there is a makeup artist nearby doing ALL the contouring.

Today, drugstores and high-end department stores and makeup boutiques are all selling makeup contouring kits.

We say, "Don't waste your money or time!"

These kits are fun to play with, and might be handy on a big night out, but for every day life, you DON'T need a contoured face of artfully applied special makeup.

Why?

Because doing contoured makeup is NOT easy. Pin-point accuracy is involved, and you must Blend, Blend. Blend. If you don't, then you might have a tell-tale white stripe going down your nose or muddy-looking bronzer across your jawline, and so forth.

Leave makeup contouring for the pros.

Or, ignore us and check out lots of YouTube demos on how to contour.

We like this one by Carli Bybel. She's amazing at it BUT---it takes several products to contour and a lot of time---at least 10 minutes.

So, ladies---do you own a makeup contouring kit?

Fall 2014 Means Going Nude----Well, Nude Lips, That Is

Nude lips.

Wish we really liked this more natural-looking color.

Let's face it---reality TV and selfie star Kim Kardashian has ALWAYS rocked the perfect nude lips. (In fact, Kim wrote about nude lips in her blog back in May).

But for many of us, nude lipstick equals pale and deathly-looking.

We believe that if you have BIG, voluptuous lips by birth or by the sting of a cosmetic needle, then nude lips look better on you for some reason.

Here's the beauty trend alert!!!

For fall, neutral tones are THE lip shade of choice, according to Harper's Bazaar mag-June/July issue.

So, how do we find the BEST nude lip colors for our personal skin tone?

Celebrity makeup artist Pat McGrath tells Harper's "Beauty Bazaar" how to do this right:

Fair skin......Try pink-based colors.
Darker complexions........Try caramel shades with a hint of bronze.
And top off nude lips with a high-shine finish.

Hmmm. We are in between......with a light olive complexion. Now where do we go?

Guess we all have to try a few shades before settling on the perfect nude lips.

Pat McGrath gave a list of nudes to choose from:

1. Estee Lauder, Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Impulsive ($30).

2. Aerin Rose Lip Balm Lipstick in Cabana ($30).

3. Flower Beauty Kiss Stick High-Shine Lips Color in Apricot Blossom ($6.98).

4. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Brazilian Tan ($7.99).

The Center Part Hair Trend: Smooth, Sleek And Simple

Take a look at Prabal Gurung's beautiful pieces for Fall 2014 + Winter 2015.

Quite stunning. Now----observe the hairstyles on each runway model.

Hmmm. Can you recognize the hair trend?

We can definitely see it.

It's the center part hair trend. And in this case----smooth-sleek-simple.

So, how can you get the look?

It helps to have long, straight hair to begin with, but if you can part your hair in the center, well, then you can achieve this.

Paul Hanlon, the famous stylist who created the crisp, fresh dos for Prabal Gurung at NYC fashion week, tells Harper Bazaar mag's June/July issue he used 2 beauty items to get the classic look:

1. A flat iron to smooth the models' locks..
2. A high-shine, flat iron spray to keep it all in place + to amp up the gloss factor.

Try this one by Tresemme---7 Day Keratin Smooth Shine Spray ($5.49, at ULTA).

Jada Pinkett Smith Wows and Kapows! At Comic-Con: Ready For Batman!

We like actress Jada Pinkett Smith's fit, athletic figure. We think the 42-year-old mom of 2 looks amazing. Okay...not wild about her fashion choice here, but this petite beauty has the body to show it all off!

Jada made her stunning entrance last evening at Comic-Con International 2014 in San Diego's Hilton Bayfront. She was carrying a bat, to promote her upcoming role as villainess Fish Mooney in the television series "Gotham," which will premiere on the FOX network, Monday, September 22nd.

So--how does the wife of actor Will  Smith maintain that toned tummy + all?

Jada is a vegetarian, but most importantly, keeps moving. She has also shared her work-out tips in the past on her Facebook page. Check it out:

"PUSH-UPs are my favorite exercise for my arms. You may need to start on your knees in three sets of 10. Try to work to getting off your knees and doing as many push-ups as possible a day until your arms look the way YOU want.

"Try different arm positions as well, hands in a triangle with nose to the middle of it for triceps, arms wide hands turned out for chest, and then the good ol' classic push-up. No gym necessary:) A workout can be incorporated into your daily activities which we can discuss later."

"Do some kind of physical activity every day or every other day. Do what you love with a lot of determination to reach your personal physical goals. Remember, beauty is all about how you feel about YOU, no matter color, shape or size."

Kapow!, Jada. You look great!

Great Beauty Idea: Brush-On False Lashes In A Tube!

We don't wear false lashes, but we have some friends who do.

Then there are LOTS of celebrities who put on the false lashes at red carpet events.

And of course....there are the Kardashian sisters who ALWAYS seem to have major eye makeup on 24/7. We've all  seen Kim K photographed at LAX dozens of times dressed to the nines with lotsa hair + lotsa lashes.

Some have suggested the K-sisters actually have lash extensions. Well, we are not sure, but we do LOVE flirty, big lashes, and these girls know how to bring their A-game to the public.

For those who can't live without false lashes, are you TIRED of the prep work + all that adhesive?

We have a brand new solution. It's called LashFibres, and it's basically this:

Brush-on false lashes in a tube!! And fans of LashFibres claim the product delivers long, thick lashes that look natural.

A clever beauty concept in 3 simple steps:

1. Apply your favorite lash-thickening mascara.
2. While mascara is still wet, apply LashFibres on to your lashes just as you would put on your daily mascara. This will look like snowy white lashes.
3. Wait 30 seconds. Apply another layer of mascara over the white lash fibres. There you go---instant, false lashes!

That's it. Beautiful DOLL lashes from a tube. And easy-to-remove. Plus it does NOT irritate eyes and is SAFE for contact wearers.

The ONLY bad thing, we don't know how to get our hands on a tube of LashFibres. It's sold at the big British drugstore called SuperDrug here, but they do NOT deliver to the USA. It's about $24 a tube.

NOT fair. Couldn't even locate a tube on Ebay....but we will further investigate, ladies.

To learn more about LashFibres, check out the company's website.

Pantene Enjoying Minoxidil Hair Re-Growth Partnership For Women With Thinning Locks

Even Pantene realizes what a BIG business the hair re-growth industry is. That's why the beauty company decided to partner with the well-known Minoxidil formula to help women get back their gorgeous locks.

So---does it REALLY work?

We are not sure, but the product like many on drugstore shelves shows promise.

Pantene Expert Collection Minoxidil Topical Solution USP 2% Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women">Pantene Expert Collection Minoxidil Topical Solution USP 2% Hair Regrwoth Treatment for Women ($23.99, 1-month supply).

Pantene is claiming it DOES work:
...."Clinically proven to help regrow your hair. It revitalizes hair follicles to promote new growth. It's scientifically developed with Minoxidil (2%) and FDA approved."

Women who have suffered from thinning locks or hair loss lose a key part of their self-esteem.

Even model Christie Brinkley admits to thinning hair now that she's turned 60. Menopause makes hair more fragile + dry.

And Christie revealed a few months ago that her hair is her OWN-- along with some great hair extensions cleverly hidden. The beloved model sells them here.

We think it is wonderful when we as women have lots of beauty choices.

It's nice to know that Pantene is trying to help solve the common problem of thinning hair in women.

If you have tried Pantene with Minoxidil, please comment below.

Cindy Crawford Uses This Beauty Trick To Keep Hair Up During Sleep Time

How do you wear your long hair when you're going to bed...to sleep, that is?

Do you pin it up? Wrap it? Ponytail it? Or let it fall free?

We take a plastic jaw clip and haphazardly arrange our long, thick hair into a bun high on our head. If we don't do this step, our locks look unruly in the morning, especially if we are trying to extend a blow-out.

Does the jaw clip pull on our strands? A bit, but we don't put the styling clip on too tightly. Still, we are sure we ARE damaging our hair in some manner.

It was interesting to recently learn that model Cindy Crawford is also like many of us, thinking about how to "sleep" on her hair at night.

So, this is what the fab model does to extend her blow-out, as she revealed to everydayhealth.com:

"I’m more conscientious about using heat on my hair now," says Cindy. So to keep her hair style looking as lovely as it does on day one, Cindy goes to bed with her hair up in a loose bun using Emi-Jay hair ties. These cute ties are made from soft material that won’t leave dents or abuse to the hair.

GREAT beauty trick, Cindy Crawford!

CUSTOM SET OF 3 PRINTED HAIR TIES (PRTHT3R) | $7.50

                                                                  SANGRIA 5-PACK (HT5PR-532) | $13

         

You can find Emi-Jay hair ties at Nordstrom's.

How To Get BIG, Bad Hair With L'Oreal's New Boost It High Lift Creation Spray

We LOVE BIG, bad hair.

Who doesn't?

Volume is important, especially during those hot summer days when your locks lie limp or start frizzing up.

We like trying new beauty products, and we will be picking this one up very soon, because we're hearing very good things about it:

L'Oreal Boost It High Lift Creation Spray ($3.97, at Walmart). Low price for hairspray that promises instant lift + fullness with strong hold + back combing finish.

This can rocks! It's easy-to-use, too:

"Spray 8-12 inches away from dry hair to BOOST IT and texturize for all over fullness. Or spray directly on roots for targeted high root lift. For amplified lift and fullness, use a comb to tease the hair. The perfect finisher for your style!"

Hey, good hairsprays cost a lot more than $4, so we will be happy to spring that for a test run on our long, straight, moody locks.

Customers at ULTA rate L'Oreal's Boost It pretty highly, with a 4.1 out of 5 *****.

The only drawback we could find was the scent. Users found it a bit overwhelming.

Read more about new Boost It--here.

Missing The Boot Cut Jean? Skinny Pants Still Hot Trend For Fall 2014

Let us be frank here. Yes, skinny jeans are so popular and make every gal look long + lean.

But we are so missing the boot cut jean. Please come back in style, boot cut!

We don't like the boyfriend cut. We've had a couple of pairs, but it just looks sloppy for us. And the flare jean is hot for some. Michael Kors is featuring a couple of flares but NO boot cut, just lots of the skinny jean + skinny pant.

We believe the slim-fitting boot cut jean (pants style) is the most flattering for the body when worn with higher heels/boots.

Celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Cindy Crawford, and Gisele Bundchen looked spectacular in their boot cut jeans back in 2013.

We have a pair of sexy boot cut jeans sitting in our closet. And yeah, we still put them on when we feel like it. And NO--- we don't look OUT of style. We still look fine.

Favorite college online shops like Alloy feature a variety of the boot cut jean for Fall 2014. At least college students express individual fashion trends, so we applaud them there.

Alloy, in fact, is selling 18 different boot cut jean styles at the moment.

Trends are great to follow, but personal style is also what makes each of us stand out.

Here's to the boot cut return hopefully, in one of these years.

Cellulite Is Everywhere--Even On Super Amazing Athletes

Cellulite.

We talk about this often, especially when warm weather beckons along with short-shorts + bikinis.

Sad to read about some women though, who HATE their dimpled fat so much, that they refuse to put on anything brief enough that shows their cellulite.

Look---if you are female, chances are you HAVE cellulite. The stats show us that about 90% ofwomen have cellulite. Cellulite is formed in our DNA. Some women are lucky in that they don't have much, but they are in the minority. And yeah.....even super amazing athletes have cellulite.

And for proof take a look at Serena Williams' rock-hard, tip-top-shape body. There she is in April of this year. And you can see Serena's cellulite along her upper thighs/lower buttocks.

We say, So what!

Cellulite is NORMAL. And to the myths out there that as long as you exercise, eat healthy + lose weight you won't have any, that's a bunch of baloney. Tall, thin, athletic, curvy, heavy, petite, short, and couch potato, cellulite targets all shapes, size, races and nationalities.

Cellulite has everything to do with our connective tissue arrangement. With cellulite, our fat cells become bigger and protrude through our skin's collagen creating that bumpy or dimpled look on our thighs, buttocks, bellies and even on our arms.

So, we CANNOT get rid of cellulite but we can mask it with creams + serums. Cellulite products that contain ingredients like L-Carnitine, caffeine, aminophylline help to smooth out the skin for several hours, helping to reduce its appearance.

Adonia Legtone Serum is a popular product that celebs like to use, but maybe a bit pricey at $79 a bottle.

We say.....Let's enjoy our lady lumps now before summer is over!

Yet Another Sophia Loren-Inspired Cat Eye Demo: Difficult Look To Master

The cat eye.

It has to be one of the most glamorous + sexy eye makeups you can try on. You know it when you see movie star Sophia Loren---absolutely the QUEEN of the cat eye, or winged eye liner with the feline flick.

Sophia Loren has ALWAYS been our beauty icon, and her extraordinary eyes are part of this beguiling woman. Those sexy eyes are just as captivating as the rest of her unique facial features.

The cat eye is part of our daily makeup routine. It is a smoky eye with strong liner and that signature "wing." Certainly difficult to master. Our daily cat eye is rather tame next to this movie icon. We do NOT use false eyelashes. We do use a smoky gray shadow to define the eye lid +beyond

Here I am trying to "wing it." I feel that my eyes do not match in this photo. So HARD to get both eyes even with this classic eye look.

Then again, this is NOT a professional photo. Just me with natural daylight. No photoshop. I wouldn't know how to do it. Er...I look like a slug next to Sophia Loren, but I just wanted to show my readers my signature makeup look.

To copy-cat the Sophia Loren cat eye, we found a super YouTube demo by a stunning woman named Teni Penosian.

You MUST check out this cat eye tutorial. AMAZING!

Meow, ladies!

E! Host Giuliana Rancic Lovin' Her Blonde Ambition Tour: Would You Lighten Up?

Now THAT's dramatic!

We did a double-take when we saw E!'s most famous television host reveal her new, very BLONDE hair color last evening.

Giuliana has played around with several hair color changes in the past, but this one REALLY grabs attention.

We think it's a sexy look, Miss G., but best of luck trying to maintain the flaxen strands, minus the dyeing damage, brassiness, frizzies, breakage and all that other junk that can happen to those with very light colored hair.

We color our dark hair and suffer damage, too, but when you go lighter, you pay a bigger price.

John Frieda's got a nice collection of hair products that offer you blonde beauties lots of TLC, like this one, Sheer Blonde Color Renew Tone Correcting Shampoo, ($5.99, at Walgreen's).

We think Giuliana's teeth really dazzle under this Playboy bombshell blonde look.

We applaud her for taking the chance. It's a BIG deal when you switch up your hair color in a major way.

We prefer Giuliana best with darker roots, but that is only our humble opinion.

We think she looks AMAZING with longer hair, er extensions, too.

Giuliana says she is LOVIN' her new, blond locks, and we bet husband Bill is enjoying her blonde ambition tour.

Would you lighten up for summer?

Summer Sandal Season Means Smooth, Soft Feet: Try This In the Shower

We have written here several times before about the calluses under our feet. We usually go to extremes by investing in one of those almost dangerous callus razors. You can pick one up for about $10. This beauty foot device actually shaves away dead skin. These razors come with replaceable double-edged blades.

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But callus razors take some practice. We're not kidding. If you push too hard on the razor device, you can slice off a bit too much skin, and end up with bloody feet.

There's got to be another method. And we have stumbled on to it. No pain, either---just a weird-massage-like feeling. And you do this in the shower.

It costs $45, but if this brushing-gizmo can do what it claims....and deliver smooth, soft, callus-free feet, then we're in!

It's called the FootMate.

1. You place the suction cups (found underneath device) and stick them to the bottom of your shower or bathtub.
2. Then you apply the FootMate liquid soap that comes with the gizmo all over your feet. You could also use your own favorite body wash. 
3.Now rub your feet back + forth over the FootMate bristles.  

You get a nice soapy massage with the benefits of good circulation + excellent exfoliation.
Check out the demo we found at Joyus.com.

We want a FootMate NOW! We are tired of using a callus shaver for our Hobbit feet.

How about you, mate?

Would you invest $45 for a FootMate that gives you smooth, soft feet for the summer sandal season?

JustNatural: Organic Skin Care Inspired By Nature

Think about it.

The "purest plant oils, butters, botanical extracts and essentials from the best that nature has to offer."

Wouldn't you prefer these organic ingredients in your skin + hair care products?

Then JustNatural is an excellent beauty line to consider. We were lucky enough to receive 4 JustNatural items to try recently. And we must admit---these skin + hair care creams and serums appear to be just as effective and elegant as the big store brands.

As women, there is a lot of pressure to be beautiful with healthy, perfect, youthful skin + hair. So we rush out to buy whatever is hot in the beauty market with most of us not really knowing what chemicals + funky preservatives also share the ingredient list of these expensive products.

With JustNatural, you understand EXACTLY what you are getting in the company's extensive line of shampoos, soaps, anti-aging creams, scrubs, polishes, bath therapies and even skin care products for children.

It's rather simple for the JustNatural company philosophy:
Natural + Organic. Made in the USA. Vegan. Cruelty-Free. Chemical-Free. No GMO's. Paraben-Free. Alcohol-Free. Chemical-Free and Sulfate-Free.

And check out some of the 250 ingredients the company uses to create these wonderful skin care + hair care items:
Neem Oil. Hibiscus Flower Extract. Tucuma Butter. Argan Oil. Comfrey Root Extract. Etc.

Our favorite JustNatural product is the Anti-Aging Night Facial Cream ($56.99).

This is a lovely, light cream that feels  silky + nourishing. Plus it's packed with fine ingredients like Aloe Vera Leaf Gel, Geranium Rose Floral Water, Evening Primrose Oil, Grapeseed Extract, Borage Oil, Mango Fruit Extract, Shea Butter, Orange Blossom Floral Water, Jojoba Oil, Vegetable Emulsifier, Glycerin, Essential Oils of Carrot Seed, Myrrh, Vitamin E..

LOVE this cream. You wake up to skin that glows and is super smooth to touch.

We also received a fab Turbinado Brown Sugar Body Scrub ($27.99). Generous size! And this scrub is a winner---a terrific exfoliator that leaves the body invigorated and soft-to-the-touch. Made from freshly-cut sugar cane and enriched with apricot kernel oil, shea butter, grapefruit extract, to name a few. Smells so yummy!

 We are running out of beauty space here to brag about JustNaturalSkinCare.com, but we also tried the company's  Proteins & Vitamins Hair Treatment ($49.99) and their Anti-Aging Renewal Serum ($37.99).

These skin  and hair care products are all FRESH, smell amazingly delicious and inspired by nature.

We think JustNatural is a must-try. Your skin can tell the difference.

Andy Cohen Presses RHOC Tamra Barney About Her Changing Face

If you watch a lot of the Real Housewives reality TV, then you notice when one of the gals has tinkered with her face, hair, body, and even her makeup.

Today we are looking at Tamra Barney, one of the original cast members of the "Real Housewives of Orange County," the first housewives show that hit the BRAVO marketplace.

Tamra Barney is quite the "little pistol." And yes, she can be sinister + vindictive, as we've been seeing this season on RHOC.

We've noticed this time around, that Tamra's face looks very taut with smaller eyes. As pretty as she is, Tamra looks hard.

And folks are wondering, "What did Tamra do to her face?!" It's all over Twitter and other social media outlets.

On Monday night, Tamra was a guest on Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live" show on BRAVO.

And playful Andy got Tamra in the HOT seat when he read aloud the top question of the night about the blonde reality star:

"What has Tamra Barney done to her face? Eyelift? Facelift? Her legs look great though."

Host Andy then put on the heat, adding....."Have you done something to your face?"

Tamra answered---"Nothing. Zero.".

Andy came back at Tamra suggesting she might have been having cosmetic injections, giving her very high cheekbones.. "I feel like I'm looking at some fillers," Andy said.

Tamra coyly told Andy to 'feel' her face for fillers. He did not.

But Andy did keep pursuing his line of beauty questions for Tamra.

"You have some stuff in your cheek, new stuff in your cheek. No?" Andy pushed.

Tamra finally admitted with a smirk...."Maybe just a little bit."

Take a look here at Tamra's face on Hulu.

We are no expert, but we don't think that fillers would make someone's face look so hard or the eye so small. Then did she have plastic surgery? Who knows.

To learn all about fillers, check out this excellent website---RealSelf.

What do you think?

Has Tamra Barney done anything to her face cosmetically?

Celebs Drinking Clay To Stay Skinny: Use Clay Mask Instead

Drinking clay to stay SKINNY?

We heard actress Shailene Woodley talking about that a few weeks ago. And today's British publication Daily Mail Online has a post about the latest diet fad.

Ingesting clay?

We were dumb-founded, indeed.  But apparently, it is a real thing, as long as the clay is from a company that is offering "certified clay for human consumption."

Longtime model Elle Macpherson is said to be a proud clay drinker, too. And Zoe Kravitz, also.

The clay consumption process appears to be simple:

Clay in your cup. Mix with water. Drink.

Why clay?

We know it makes for a super skin care mask as it draws out impurities and revs up circulation.

Clay is also loaded with magnesium, and that in itself, flushes out the toxins + heavy metals from the body. Well then---why not just take a magnesium powdered supplement?

We are not sure. But we do know that pregnant women are advised to stay away from clay-ingesting drinks. Bentonite clay appears to be a favorite clay for human consumption. We do know this clay is also wonderful as a facial mask. It is a deep pore cleanser---gets rid of dirt, grease, acne + any other bacteria on the face, delivering a healthy pink glow + clearness to the complexion.

Read this page about drinking clay. At least become educated about what you put into your body.

Before you start investing in clay drinks, PLEASE do your homework. Ask your dermatologist about it. Play SAFE, girls + boys.

We would rather wear it as a clay facial mask than drink it as a yucky, clay cocktail.

Would you drink clay to get skinny?

Lilly Ghalici Fired From "Shahs" But Still In Style: Her Dress Less Than $60!

Lilly Ghalici.

We are surely going to miss the so-called "Persian Barbie" since word has it from the Bravo TV network, that the glamorous reality star has NOT been invited back for another season.

We are fans of the Bravo hit "Shahs of Sunset."

Lilly Ghalici certainly has a HUGE fan base. So----why wasn't this star invited back for the new season?

The network isn't talking, but word has it that Lilly was BORING....that she was merely, "all about the pretty," but added little to the reality show based in L.A..

We beg to differ. It was FUN watching Lilly with her miles of jet black hair extensions + super long, stacked eyelashes. Not fair.

But don't worry about Lilly.

She's a savvy businesswoman and has recently launched her own YouTube channel called GhaliciTV--Glam Secrets.

Women around the globe LOVE Lilly's glamorous lifestyle + fashion. Because of her super slim, proportioned body, she wears clothing beautifully

We found these pics on Lilly's personal blog. There, she talks about the lbd she bought for LESS than $60 to wear.

It's a black bandage dress called the Sophia dress. Check it out here. It comes in S. M. L..

You never know. Lilly Ghalici could have her own reality show soon. We'll be watching.