Tim Gunn's Can't Miss Beautiful Style Tips For Women

"Make it work, people." Can't you just hear Project Runway fashion guru Tim Gunn talking the talk?!

We adore Tim Gunn. He has tons of style and class, and we thought it would be fun to further examine his fabulous tips for women. Not only do we need beauty on the face and neck and hair, but also beauty in fashion, to complete the picture.

Time after time, we have listened to Tim Gunn advise women on how to build a timeless and beautiful wardrobe. Don't forget---he does have another very popular show on the Bravo network, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style.


Ladies, Here are your wardrobe essentials according to Tim Gunn:

Every woman should own:
1. A well-cut Black Dress
2. A classic Trench
3. A great Fitted Jacket

And yes, your feet, coming and going, do matter. People look at shoes. Tim Gunn's tips for putting your best foot forward:

To be stylish, you need 3 kinds of shoes:
1. A Pump
2. A Stiletto
3. A perfect pair of Ballet Flats




Sensible and sound advice coming from the New York City fashion district expert. As Tim Gunn recently told InStyle magazine, "Style is about silhouette and fit. You can make anything work, if those two are in harmony."

By the way, the two fashion looks above, are right from the Victoria's Secret catalogue, great markdowns going on right now!

Spray Dirt By Jonathan Antin Locks In Texture

Greasy roots?!

No thank you.

How about that second-day style with the piecey texture? That's what you're looking for. And we've found it. Actually, a bunch of women have been raving all about Spray Dirt, the Texture Hold Hairspray by Jonathan Antin.

Jonathan is Hollywood royalty when it comes to styling hair. He has been known to tame the precious manes of Kirsten Dunst, Madonna, Tiger Woods, Kate Bosworth, the PussyCat Dolls, and so many others. Jonathan Antin also had a popular reality TV show on the Bravo network called Blow Out.

Maybe not the cheapest beauty product on the block at $29 for a 4.25 oz. bottle. But hey, it is your hair.

We found a number of wonderful hair items at http://www.jonathanproduct.com/. Also at ULTA, Sephora, QVC, and other fine beauty shopping stores.

Women have been loving his Spray Dirt. It gives the hair lots of shape and definition, without delivering a case of the 'greasies.' The special formula gives nourishment to locks and also has UVA and UVB filters to protect strands from the sun and from color fading. More shine and less static to dry ends.

And it's easy to 'get dirty' with Jonathan Antin:

Shake well. Spray evenly onto dry hair. Work through hair, lifting layers. Can be used alone or in combination with other Dirt styling products.

Masks Can Give Skin A Big Boost In Just Minutes

We know, there are days you just want to cover your face, and not face the world. Big pimple. Melasma. Scars. Wrinkles. Over-oily skin. Dry complexion. Etc.

Okay, maybe we can't eradicate everything perfectly, but a great beauty mask can deliver the goods!

A mask is a very useful beauty treatment. First, you don't need a lot of time to have a mask go to work.

Second, a beauty mask can help cover, or 'mask' some of your imperfections, at least for a few hours.

Let's say you have an important and major event to attend, and your skin is looking dull and tired. Give your complexion an instant boost with a mask.

And we ain't talking an egg white mask that your moms and grandmoms used to use (although that's a decent, natural mask).

Today's beauty masks, are made of more sophisticated formulas. Active ingredients that are more intense in a very brief time.

We have chosen two excellent masks for you to try:

Ahava Source Purifying Mud Mask ($28, thecosmeticmarket.com).

Made with Dead Sea purifying minerals. Acts quickly--just 2 minutes to stamp out grime, clear blackheads, and dry up oily skin and blemishes.

Astara Golden Flame Hydration Mask ($14, secure.earthsaversonline.com).

Formulated with a special, natural element that retains moisture in the cells. Enhanced with aloe vera gel and refining cucumber extract. Skin plumps up and fine lines appear diminished.

Smurf Lovers: Check Out Too-Faced Makeup 2009 Collection

Smurf lovers, and you know who you are, ladies?

Children of the 1980's, gather round.

The fine makeup people at Too-Faced cosmetics, have created a really cute limited edition for 2009:


So Smurfy Eyeshadow Collection ($32.50, sephora.com).

Not for the kiddies, but for girls who like to have fun, want some really pretty and blendable eyeshadow shades, and love Smurf-chic!!

This makeup by Too-Faced, is not childish in the least. The 4 colors are quite sophisticated. The shadows are highly pigmented, and very wearable. And the good news: crease-resistant and soft as velvet.

If you are a serious Smurf buff, then you might want to pick up 2 of these So Smurfy Eyeshadow Collections. One to definitely wear. And the other to keep as a collector's item.

So Smurfalicious!!

How To Save Your Face With Bliss Peeling Serum

We receive personal emails at times, and many of you request the perfect skin care regimen. The one 'hope in a jar' cure for wrinkles, pimples, sun damage, and more.

We wish we had the universal answer. We long for the one little bottle that can erase our complexion problems, too.

Let's face it. We all have skin issues. Some treatments work great for us, while the same jar won't do anything for you. You've got to experiment and really 'listen' to your skin. In other words, learn about your texture, your tone, your blemishes, and where your fine lines like to set up house. And then, attack!!! Yes. Battle your enemies with beauty products that target your wrinkles, your pimples, your fine lines.

Today, we are taking a closer look at Bliss. The beauty makers have come out with a wonderful facial serum called 'Peeling Groovy.'

Bliss' Peeling Groovy (1 oz., $65, nordstroms.com and other fine stores) works at night, while you're sleeping. And it's made with a triple threat in mind:

Perfects skin's texture
Lessens the look of fine lines and large pores
Lightens dark spots (from the sun, blemishes, etc.)

This little serum in a bottle is powerful, and yet gentle to your complexion. It exfoliates, but not with the typical AHAs or alpha hydroxy acids. We love the AHAs, but they can leave us with red, swollen skin.

Peeling Groovy is made with sensitive skin in mind. That means the formula is kind to your complexion.

Instead of AHAs, Bliss' Peeling Groovy contains moisture-magnetizing AFAs (filaggrin-based amino acid antioxidants).

Not familar with the beautiful Bliss product line? Well, then, here's the breakdown:

From one of the top spa destinations comes a collection of skincare, suncare, bath and body products for women and men. Behind Bliss's witty names and simple designs are serious, science-based formulas that protect, repair, relax and recharge.

UltraShape New Non-Invasive Way To Get Slim Instantly

Let's be honest here. We are a culture of 'instant results.' We don't like waiting patiently for good things to occur. We want things immediately! ASAP!!

And that's why plastic surgery is constantly adapting to the way people think in the new millennium. Non-invasive procedures like Botox and Restylane are extremely popular. So is SmartLipo. And the brief down-time of Mini Face-Lifts. And so on.

And now in 2009----UltraShape. Another non-invasive way to get slim instantly! A walk in--walk out procedure. Small target areas of fat are zapped by the clever technology of ultra-sound energy. This results in smoother and uniform contouring.

There's just one tiny problem---UltraShape is almost here, but not yet approved for use in the United States. Many women and men have flocked to Canada to have the slimming procedure done. However, it looks like 2009 will be the year UltraShape gets the thumbs up here in the U.S.


If you have many pounds to get rid of, then UltraShape is not for you. But if you have key fat zones you would like to melt away, like saddlebags and love handles, and a too-big tummy, then you can lie down on the table for a non-invasive, safe, and painless way to get skinny.

Look at the before & after photos. These pics are from the gallery at www.ultrashape.com. You can see the so-called saddlebags or extra fat removed from the outer thigh area. And quite dramatically, we might add. The results in the after photo were obtained following 3 treatments.

How does it work exactly? The UltraShape website explains:

The UltraShape CONTOUR I uses a patented ultrasonic transducer to deliver controlled focused ultrasound at a precise depth within the subcutaneous tissue and is designed to target and disrupt only adipose tissue, leaving surrounding structures such as skin, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue intact.

The UltraShape way to go, will cost you anywhere from $400 to $1,000 per treatment. The procedure does not require anesthesia, and lasts anywhere from one hour to one and a half hours.

Lose Weight With Easy Grapefruit Or Banana Diet

Okay, you have a choice. It's either a grapefruit or banana.

Choose the one that tastes better to you, because you are going to be seeing that lovely piece of fruit for quite a time now, if you choose to follow one of these proven weight loss diet plans.

It's already the beginning of 2009. It's a new year, and so many women and men have high hopes of shedding pounds.

Sure, there are tons of diet plans out there. Some work, and sadly, some do not.

We are offering you 2 weight loss plans. There are no gimmicks here. Both diets are safe and healthy.

Grapefruit Diet
Eat a little grapefruit before every meal. Very simple diet plan.
According to the Journal of Medicine Food, half a grapefruit before meals can help you lose about 4 lbs. in 12 weeks.

A grapefruit is full of fiber, only 100 Calories, about 23 Carbs. and low in sodium, and high in potassium.
A grapefruit has a 65% water content.
The fruit's fiber and water helps fill you up, so you eat less.
So rather than indulging in a soup or salad, try eating half a grapefruit before your main course.

Morning Banana Diet
We shared this diet with you here, a few months ago. It began in Japan, and everyone's gone crazy over bananas and shedding pounds. Even Time Magazine got the scoop on it:

"The Morning Banana Diet consists of one or more bananas with room-temperature water for breakfast; an optional snack at 3 p.m.; and anything you want for lunch and dinner. The catch: You can't eat desserts after meals, dinner has to be consumed by 8 p.m. , and you have to go to bed by midnight."

Bananas are rich in potassium. But the yellow, creamy 100 Calorie treat is much more than that. Packed with fiber, iron, and protein, Vitamins B6 and C.
And Bananas also stop your craving for sugar. And the fruit is high in minerals that reduce cholesterol.
And they are great for pregnant women, because they contain good things that help keep blood sugars up.

There you have it---two intelligent weight loss plans for the new year. Healthy and safe.

Happy weight loss!