Zeltiq: New Amazing Method Zaps Away Fat Using Frozen Lipo

Fat. Would you believe there's a brand new non-surgical way to 'give the cold shoulder' to fat.

It's called Zeltiq and it actually involves frozen lipo-(suction). How super cool is that!! And it's safe, quick, and it really, really zaps away problem fat, from areas like belly, lower back, and those hated love handles. And the best part-----no anesthesia and no incisions. The treatment device itself, uses a suction applicator with "cooling" plates on areas where fat reduction is desired. To us, so far, this is the biggest cosmetic beauty advancement in 2010!

So, how did the Zeltiq beauty gadget come about?

Well, we first learned about Zeltiq on GMA this morning. And our jaw was hanging out in disbelief. The before & after photos had us sold!

Zeltiq is not FDA-approved here in the United States for frozen lipo just yet, although doctors are allowed to put it to that use. However, it is actually an approved procedure, that gets the target area ready for skin-cooling applications.

The scientific word for frozen lipo is called, cryolipolysis , which sounds kind of creepy. We found some folks who can explain it a lot better than we can. This from cosmeticsurgerytoday:

"Cryolipolysis means the destruction of fat cells by freezing or cooling. While the exact mechanism of action is still unclear, the current understanding is that when fat cells are exposed to cold, they undergo necrosis (cell death) and/or apoptosis (genetically programmed cell death; like a self-destruct program for the cell). In any case, the fat cells break apart and die within days to weeks after cryolipolysis."

And this is how it works:

The Zeltiq suction applicator is placed on a targeted area like the belly or love handles. The skin, along with fatty tissue, is sucked into the device and held between two chilling plates for about an hour. Most patients will feel the suction sensation, but it isn't a painful experience. At the 30-minute mark, the device may be removed and the treated tissue briefly massaged before the procedure is continued. Following a Zeltiq procedure, patients reported that treated skin areas were temporarily cold to the touch and sometimes a bit red. But normal activity could be resumed that day.

How much does it cost? One Zeltiq procedure can begin at $400, and up.

We think Zeltiq sounds like a really cool investment in 2010!!

Sex And The City 2 Girls Glam It Up For NYC Movie Premiere

Sarah Jessica Parker in sunny yellow. Cynthia Nixon in sexy black. Kristin Davis in bubblegum pink. And Kim Cattrall in classic Hollywood gold lame.

The Fab Four did not disappoint this second time around. The four lovelies were met with crowds and crowds of adoring fans at Radio City Music Hall for last evening's 'Sex and the City 2' premiere!

The sequel looks juicy and adventurous, and yeah, the camel rides in the desert look like a blast!

Of course, all 4 actresses are over 40, and look darn good, with sexy Kim Cattrall just in her 50s! But were the gals looking a bit too youthful and too amazing for their own good in the movie poster?!

Well, according to some haters, apparently, and allegedly, the movie poster for 'Sex and the City 2 is extremely airbrushed. "Someone went a little crazy with the Photoshop and the golden-hued skin colour corrections, and everyone in this poster, doesn't just look a little crazy, but not remotely like themselves," Cinema Blend blogger Katey Rich writes.

We say, 'Grow up!' and, 'So what?!'

You mean to tell us, that this is the first movie poster to ever airbrush its actors and actresses? Give us a break. Movie posters always make those in Hollywood look younger, sexier, curvier, and more attractive. A movie delivers fantasy. Duh!

And yes, we assume, that Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and Kim Cattrall all might have had some kind of cosmetic enhancement. But they certainly are not alone.

There's been talk about SJP's several subtle nose jobs. But she has only admitted to a mole removed from her face. There have been rumors about Kristin's alleged nose job, and gossip about Cynthia Nixon's supposed facelift. And we have also read of Kim Cattrall's admitting to Botox but not to plastic surgery, from a British publication.

Who's to say? We think the Fab Four look fab-u-lous and youthful with, or without the movie poster.

Now, pass the popcorn, and let's enjoy the show!

Expert Hair Tips From The Uber Hair Experts Themselves

Hair. Between all the blow-drying, the chemicals, the sunning, the pinning, curling, and the tugging we do to our strands each day, it's a wonder we have any hair left.

So, today we take a look at some expert hair tips from the uber celebrity hair experts themselves: Kim Vo. Ken Paves. And Frederic Fekkai.

Let's be honest, ladies. We're going to keep coloring, perming, straightening, blow-drying, flat-ironing, adding extensions and so forth. So, let us at least, look at some basics.

Oh, yeah...we know some double-process ladies. They love to get a big, wild perm, especially in summer, and then color and highlight on top of those strong and damaging chemical hair procedures.

Is it ever okay to get a perm and get permanent color? Or, are both processes too harsh?

Master colorist Kim Vo: A perm and a permanent color in a same day process is like killing a fly with a shotgun. A perfect alternative is a semi/demi- permanent color. This will provide rich, shiny, longlasting color.

Ha ha. Love Kim Vo's delicious sense of humor.

We also had some curiosity about all the expensive styling tools that pros like Ken Paves use when tending to their clients' beautiful heads of hair. Ken's pick for a cheap, great hairbrush might surprise you:

DCNL Porcupine Cushion Hairbrush ($24.99, ULTA stores and at Ulta.com). He loves this good-looking brush with the bright red cushion and nylon bristles with boar bristles.

Ken Paves: Works just as well as other mixed-bristle brushes that are far more expensive.

How about coloring hair at home? Well, of course the experts would prefer you visit them for top-notch, healthy hair color, but even Manhattan-based Frederic Fekkai knows that a lot of women still want to tackle their own roots every once in a while. So he created his own brush-on permanent hair color

Frederic Fekkai: Fekkai Salon Color is the only at-home color kit that comes with a brush and bowl technique, just like one sees in a professional salon. Fekkai Salon Color comes in 20 delicious shades, and promises long-lasting color with gray coverage and a 40% increase in softness and shine.

And he's certainly not alone. Ken Paves has a big hit with his own line of clip-in hair extensions made famous with Jessica Simpson.

And Kim Vo raves about his own line of styling products:
Kim Vo: The Kim Vo product line is created from a colorist's point of view. It is for natural or chemically treated hair. If I were on an island with only two products, they would be my Moisturizing Masque and my Radiance Creme. Both are moisture packed and would make any stranded person style-savvy.

Whatever you do to your hair this summer, just remember, that a good trim in between all the hair madness, will always leave you with healthier-looking locks. Sometimes, a couple of inches lopped off, can save you from the harsh realities of peroxide, flat-irons, and sun-soaked days on end.

Nivea Best Beauty Budget Buy For Lip Balm Addicts

Lip balm addicts. We know several. For some, it's Burt's Bees all the way. For others, it's an old favorite, Carmex. And for some, it's the original Chapstick in the plain, black tube and white cap.

We tend to think that lip balm with a hint of color is even more brilliant an idea. And today, our Best Beauty Budget Buy comes from the good folks at Nivea. And it's just $2 a tube at your neighborhood Walmart store.

And best of all, your lips enjoy a fruity, tasty flavor. It's called, Nivea A Kiss of Flavor Tinted Lip Care. And it comes in Passion Fruit or Cherry. Yummy!

We are happy that Nivea has enriched these lip balms with almond oil and Vitamin E to help provide long-lasting moisturization.

Ladies, if you hate wearing and re-touching lip gloss or lipstick, but still need a spot of pretty color on your lips so you, at least, look alive, then give this Nivea lip balm a twist of the tube. Plus the formula gives you soft and supple lips. We think it's a great lip balm to take to the gym. That way, you don't look too made-up but can work out with a lovely hint of color.

Professional makeup artist Jeannia Robinette

is a big fan and tells InStyle magazine that it's a great little

lip balm. "Gives lips a non-shiny, natural berry tint. And it goes on super-smooth without caking in the corners."

Jeannia suggests wearing Nivea A Kiss of Flavor Tinted Lip Care in Passion Fruit, which gives off a soft rose tint to lips.

You can learn more here at Nivea.

Janet Jackson Goes Super Short With New Do And People Doing Double Takes

Janet Jackson goes super short, as she rocks a new do in London, while promoting her new movie, Why Did I get Married, Too?.

You're either going to love it or hate it, the hair, that is.

Well, we don't really like it, however, the ageless beauty has very nice bone structure, so we suppose she can rock any hairstyle, even this androgynous do.

Many people are speculating, that Janet Jackson merely had her weave removed, and that this is actually her real hair. Who knows. We admire her gustiness and confidence to walk out there with hardly any hair on her pretty head.

We thought Halle Berry had gone super short when she returned to her signature, sexy boyish crop a few months ago. But we have to say, Janet Jackson's new slicked back do goes even further.

A very short hairstyle exposes the neck and makes that area of your body a lovely attention-getter. The decollete really gets some added benefits with a cropped style.

The photo here of Janet, taken in March, shows her with a cascade of long, bouncy curls. Maybe she just wanted to change things up a bit. And she's certainly not alone. Hollywood beauties have followed suit with the cute pixie cut. It's a very Mia Farrow do.

Hayden Panettiere, Jessica Stroup, Renee Zellwegger, and Michelle Williams, are all enjoying the sun warm up their bare necks these days, letting the scissors do the talking.

Hollywood hair trends will come and go, but we'll be watching to see if this is just a summer hair fling.

Rimmel London's New The Max Mascara With 14X More Volume

Mascara. Ladies, don't be fooled. You need to wear it as part of your daily beauty routine, Nothing frames an eye as beautifully as black mascara. If you were stuck on an island, well, wouldn't a great mascara be one of your definite bring-alongs?!

And we love discovering new mascara that promises to fatten up your lashes. And this time, we are looking at Rimmel London, the UK's #1 mascara brand!

It's called, The Max Volume Flash Mascara. And it comes in a fat, hot pink tube with a big wand and formula full of collagen and keratin. Available at drug and beauty stores like Ulta for $7.29. We also hunted down a big pink tube of it at Walmart.com for only $5.47, but it's sold out online. Is the hot pink color supposed to mimic Maybelline's Great Lash? Who knows...but the packaging does catch your eye.

What's so special about Rimmel London's The Max Volume Flash Mascara? It's the volume, baby! 14X more volume:

"Our biggest brush ever with perfect-fit technology. Skinny to fat in 1 second flat; lashes pumped to max volume. Flexible hollow fibre bristles fit to the lash to coat each lash perfectly for maximum volume. Exclusive lash expand formula dries fast for mess-free, clump-free application.

A lot of women have been saying that the Rimmel The Max Mascara smells like play-doh. In a way it does, but so what. The collagen and keratin combo really gives your lashes fullness and attention. Just don't over-do the stuff. The consistency is a bit wet, and the volume builds quite rapidly with each stroke.

All in all, we think our UK neighbors have a good volumizing mascara in Rimmel London's newest, The Max Volume Flash Mascara.

GMA Shows Off Amazing Walmart $20 Little Black Dress By Norma Kamali

Little black dress. Every woman's closet probably has at least one. Well, now we've found you an amazing lbd by a famous designer for only $20, and 97 cents to ship it, if you want to buy it online!!

We'll be honest....it wasn't our find. We caught today's segment on GMA (Good Morning America) about dresses under $50.

And the one we fell in love with, was this one, pictured here. A simple but sexy and classic sleeveless shirred column jersey dress by Norma Kamali in her Summer Collection for Walmart. Check out the dress here in the zoom lens.

Now, you know why women are falling in love with this lbd.

Yes, ladies, Walmart. Think about it.....a great-fitting dress by a fit master herself, Norma Kamali. And we love this lbd because it hugs a woman's curves. The shirring is intelligently placed, both on side and back center seams. The style features a jewel neck and hits below the knee. And the sizing is right for any body shape--- XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.

After its crowd-pleasing debut on GMA this morning, we are certain that the Walmart $20 Little Black Dress by Norma Kamali will be sold out soon! The lbd looks expensive and hits the right tone for many a fashionista.