How To Get Instant Elegance With The New Clip In Braided Chignon By Ken Paves

Elegance. Nothing beats the chignon. And now the new darling of the red carpet is the braided chignon. Remember SJP at the Academy Awards show 2010?!

Maybe you don't have long hair down to there, and maybe you are all thumbs when it comes to creating a classic, elegant hairstyle off the face. Not anymore! Hollywood stylist and one of Jessica Simpson's BFF's, Kenneth Paves, has coiffed a lovely new clip-in braided chignon just for you. And it's quick, easy, and best of all---affordable. Right now, it's $38.50 at QVC.com.

It's salon-friendly. In other words, you, too, can create this beautiful, timeless hairstyle. Here's how hot Hollywood stylist Kenneth Paves explains it:

"The braided chignon is attached to a flexible base with a large clip and a security comb. To begin, gather your hair in a ponytail. If your ponytail is long, wrap it into a bun and secure with pins if necessary. Open the large clip and slip into your hair behind the ponytail band. If needed, push the bottom comb attachment up into your hair. When the piece is securely in place, it should lay flat against your head. Check for any gaps between the piece and your head. If you find any, simply use your fingers to shape the flexible wire in the base of the piece to lie more closely to your head. Tuck in any stray hairs and finish as desired.

From hairdo by Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves."
Includes 5" x 3-1/2" braided chignon hairpiece.
Heat-resistant to 350F.
100% polyester.

And it comes in 11 gorgeous chignon shades!

To check out the very photogenic Jessica Simpson rocking the brand new clip-in braided chignon, click here.

Reese Witherspoon Never Leaves Home Without This Avon Beauty Item

Reese Witherspoon. She seems to have it altogether. A busy mom, movie actress, a woman who lends herself to several public causes, and an Avon spokesperson.

And the pretty blonde star always seems to do everything with classic style. From the outfit to the perfect locks to the beautifully polished face, she truly is one of America's sweethearts.

So we were curious to learn about the inside of her makeup/beauty bag, and here's what we found:

When it comes to a quick fix, Reese Witherspoon adores Avon's Glazewear Lip Gloss ($6, avon.com. In fact, the fair-skinned beauty won't leave home without it:

"Lip gloss! It's my favorite, and I carry it with me at all times. I love Glazewear, says the petite actress.

And at $6 a tube, you can't go wrong. What we like about Avon's Glazewear Lip Gloss is the texture and 3 gloss finishes- shine, intense, and sparkle. And there are 16 pretty shades to choose from, including a clear gloss with an SPF15.

Of course, Reese loves Avon beauty items, because she represents the company in advertisements, and has a longstanding relationship with Avon. Reese Witherspoon also gives the thumbs up to Avon's Anew Clinical Eye Lift ($28), which cleverly packages an upper eye gel with an under eye cream. "It makes so much sense to package a cream for the under eye area with a tightening gel for your eyelids," Reese says.

And there are other Reese favorites that don't come from Avon. She also really likes Johnson's Baby Shampoo ($4.50, drugstores). Yep, the 'No more tears' shampoo. Reese says she fell in love with it when she started washing her daughter Ava's hair with the gentle lather.

And Reese Witherspoon credits her beautiful, fair skin from her grandmother's good genes. She also plays smart by using sun protection with Neutrogena's Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 50 with Helioplex ($14, drugstores).

Thanks, Reese. Great beauty tips today!

How To Treat An Acne Scar With Super Skin Care Products

Acne. It's not easy to deal with, and when an acne scar is left behind, your self esteem can hit bottom. Everyone desires beautiful skin, and it is possible for all of us to achieve.

But what many people don't understand, is that there is a way to soften and smooth an acne scar. Sure, we all know that a topical treatment with a moisturizing base is very important, however, that is only a tiny part of the beauty equation.

You also want to improve the texture of an acne scar, but you don't want a formula that causes more break-outs.

For a number of years, some women and men have turned to natural methods to battle acne scars. A cotton ball dipped in lemon or lime juice has been a popular way to lighten up the tissue. And there are others who have used honey, and even sour cream, in hopes of healing a scarred area of the face.

But now we've learned that these natural methods are merely scratching the surface. Researchers have discovered more wonderful ingredients from nature and the science lab that can do more than just lighten an acne scar. There are new blended formulas that smooth the roughness and help dissolve the scar tissue, and stimulate collagen production. Let's take a look at some of these skin care products:

1. Rosehip Oil. A very strong concentration of Vitamin C. This soothing oil has been prescribed for some 20 years now to patients following surgery, to keep scarring to a minimum. Rosehip oil also has the magic touch to regenerate skin cells.

2. Acai Berry Extract. You've heard about this wonderful little berry that has been known to help people lose weight and maintain a healthy body. Now beauty scientists have learned that the super berry of the acai also does wonders for the skin, especially when it comes to acne scars. Acai berry extract can speed up the healing of the scar, and also take away any nasty bruising and embarrassing discoloration.

3. Collaxyl. An incredible peptide, known as hexapeptide 9. Researchers have found Collaxyl to be an excellent skin repairer. What it does, is act as a catalyst to spur the skin on, in re-building and re-modeling the holes left behind from the scar tissue. Collaxyl is a big breakthrough in the world of skin care, because of its amazing ability to remove acne scars.

Whatever you do, remember there is help for those whose complexions have been left behind with unattractive acne scars and the challenges that come with such a complex type of skin. And when that aid comes in the way of powerful and successful topical treatments, you'd be a fool not to give these new skin care products a shot.

We can all achieve beautiful skin. The journey might be a slow and thoughtful one, but today's high-tech beauty formulas can actually re-build the skin. And that can lift anyone's self-esteem.

How To Get Super Glossy Hair With Hempz Shine Spray

Glossy. Shiny. It's the kind of hair we all desire. In fact, we were just having that conversation with a girlfriend about 'so and so' having such shiny locks. How does she get that megawatt glow?

Let's be reasonable here. Flat irons. Blow dryers. Perms. Straightening. Extensions. Curling irons. Peroxide. Permanent color.

All of those can really damage the hair cuticle, resulting in flat, dry, and dull-looking locks. But some of us cannot live without some type of hair chemical alteration.......so, what can we do?!

Try some hemp seed oil.

Oh yeah. There's something in it that brings on the S-H-I-N-E. Hemp seed oil is legal, so let's get that out of the way. In fact, hemp oil is now commonly used in a number of beauty treatments---shampoos, hairsprays, conditioners, etc. It's got good properties in it, that can strengthen your hair. And don't worry, your hair will get high in shine, but not high off the THC, because there is not enough of it in there to get you stoned.

Just a little hemp history: Marijuana and industrial hemp both come from Cannabis sativa L, but the plants are cultivated in very different ways. Industrial hemp makes use of the seeds and fiber, whereas pot plants are harvested for their flowering tops and leaves.

That's why we are looking today at Supre Hempz Shine Spray ($16, now on sale for $13, 4.3 oz. can) here. This is amazing shine spray. It wakes up even the dullest hair! We just happened to stumble upon it. We like it when a beauty product can add such 'weightless brilliance' to any type of hair.

If you are a little hair-challenged these days, why not try Supre Hempz Shine Spray, and enjoy using a product that actually comes from nature.

"Hempz Shine Spray adds instant shine for healthy looking hair. Hemp seed oil and extract work with natural botanical oils, proteins and special silicones to provide immediate shine, tame frizz and help keep hair conditioned. UV-inhibitors and heat shield ingredients protect from color loss and styling damage. Hempz Shine Spray is the final step for a perfect style."

How To Get Kim Kardashian's Sexy Look From One-Stop-Shop At Sephora

Kim Kardashian. Sephora.

You know you're really famous and gorgeous, when a major beauty store has a special section of makeup you wear.

Yes, it's true......you can get Kim K's look, too, with a one-stop-shop at Sephora:

"This hand-picked collection is what you'll find in Kim Kardashian's very own Sephora shopping basket. From her voluptuous scent to her must-have lip plumper, here are the beauty obsessions that are essential to her signature, smoldering look."

Many women love Kim Kardashian's choice in makeup. If you visit Kim's website, you would find many women begging the petite, raven-haired beauty for her makeup tips and brands.

And Kim K loves to play with lots and lots of cosmetics, so let's take a look at some of her new Sephora favorites:

1. Sephora Collection Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Bling Bling Style ($12).

2. Sephora Collection Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Mad for Macaroons ($12).

3. Sephora Collection Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in Matte Brown-Black ($12).

4. Sephora Collection Black Eyelash Curler ($16).

5. Sephora Collection Atomic Volume Mascara in Black ($14).

6. Blush Me! Mono in Meringue Jalouse ($12).

7. Sephora Collection Rouge Cream in Valentine ($12).

8. Sephora by OPI Nail Colour in Tire Jack ($9).

9. Fusion Beauty LipFusion in InFatuation ($29).

10. Kim Kardashian 1 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray ($35).

11. Kim Kardashian 1.7 oz. Eau de Parfum Spray ($50).

For more details about Kim Kardashian's sexy, one-stop-shop makeup look, click on Sephora.

New Brilliance Eye Cream By ROC With E-Pulse Power

Eye cream.

Do we really need one?

Yes. Yes. Yes. At least that is what smart dermatologists say. And there are tons of eye creams out there, that claim to do a multitude of wonderful things for your eyes.

As we have stressed here at BeautyTip Today, over and over again, the skin around the eyes is thin and dry, and quite delicate. The eye area shows aging very quickly, unfortunately. But eye creams have come a long way and the beauty science is much stronger. Now there are formulas that lift, tighten, and help to fade or soften existing fine lines and wrinkles, and de-puff tired undereyes.

And now the skin experts at ROC are promising you 'younger looking eyes in 3 days...a promise inspired by electro-stimulation.'

Hmmm. That's quite a lot to promise dear ROC. But let's take a look at this new eye beautifier that you can pick up at the local drugstore for $49.99:

ROC Brilliance e-pulse features an unique 2-step process with 2 products---Activating serum and Beautifying Creme.

So what exactly is e-pulse?

According to ROC, it's something that truly helps zap wrinkles--"E-pulse, a patented micro-current technology that stimulates skin's natural process for creating brilliantly beautiful, younger-looking eyes. Immediately reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. In clinical testing of E-PULSE technology, women experienced fast results and even greater improvements with continued use."

And directions are simple:
Use once or twice a day in the AM and/or PM. The eye beautifying crème and eye activating serum should be applied in equal amounts evenly to the eye area. Apply a layer of the beautifying crème, over the serum, to the same areas.

The results:

After 4 Weeks:
Eyes appear significantly more open and lifted for brilliant, more awake-looking eyes.
Diminished the appearance of dark circles to brighten skin around the eye area.
Dramatically improved the appearance of bags and puffiness for more defined, younger-looking eyes.

We found a $20 rebate coupon for ROC Brilliance e-pulse, so you save a few bucks here. We love that! Just visit ROC.

Sexy New Jewelry Line For J Crew: Gritty Meets Glam with Fenton-Fallon

Wow! J. Crew has launched an amazing new jewelry line called Fenton-Fallon for J. Crew. And we love these pieces! Gritty meets glam! Our thoughts exactly.

It's a very sexy collection of chunky statement pieces of bracelets and necklaces. Just take a peek! A lovely mix of industrial-metal pieces with very classic Fenton-Fallon trademarks----like the pyramid studs, spikes, and jumbled chains.

Prices range from $95 - $295. And the J Crew Fenton-Fallon line has just launched. And it's now available at JCrew.com.

We believe the new Fenton-Fallon for J. Crew line is a hot one. It's punk meets classic in a very NYC way.

We have our eyes on the crystal rock bracelet ($85), in gunmetal. Not arm candy for the shy. This is a very bold statement piece, as the website describes it:

.....Equally at home with a simple tee or peeking beneath the cuff of a boyfriend blazer, it's the one you'll wear again and again—and again. Hematite-plated (gunmetal) or purple gold-plated (copper) steel chain. Hand-assembled faceted round glass stones.

Very nice.