PETA Furious Over New Face Of Fur For BlackGlama

PETA. Fur. Oh, boy! We don't want to be anywhere near this one, when the fur hits the fan, so to speak.

Janet Jackson has become the new face for BlackGlama Furs. There she is, posing in luxurious black mink with her new, short-cropped do. Her sexy ad campaign photos will hit all the big targets this September. Places like the huge Times Square billboard. In major fashion magazines like Vogue. W. Harper's Bazaar.

And the animal rights folks like PETA, are furious with Janet Jackson, BlackGlama's new face of fur. She, on the other hand, has not addressed the PETA people, thus far, but she is talking about the glam company she's in.

The 44-year-old Jackson is so excited to join the long list of BlackGlama'a famous fur cover girl beauties: Sophia Loren. Catherine Denueve, Linda Evangelista. Liza Minnelli. Diana Ross. Cindy Crawford. Lena Horner.. And others, for 4 decades of BlackGlama ads.

"If someone would have told me later in life that I would be alongside such legendary entertainers, I would have never believed it," Janet Jackson

says.

But PETA is not impressed with any list of famous folks who would slip into a fur coat and promote the beauty of wearing an animal's skin.

"You told me that you were always aggravated at photo shoots when stylists would try to throw fur on you and that you were even wary of wearing fake fur out of concern that it might actually be real or look real in photos and send the wrong message,"

PETA Senior Vice President Dan Matthews wrote to Janet Jackson in a letter obtained by Black Voices. "You were very straightforward and sensible about it. What happened?"

Meantime, PETA already has their own new anti-fur campaign ad featuring the ultimate sexy gal, Pam Anderson. Sure, it's very provocative, and apparently too much so, for Canada, where the new PETA ad has been banned.

By the way, Pam Anderson is a Vancouver, British Columbia native. And she and PETA find the whole ad banning matter to be that of sexism, rather than too sexy.

"In a city that is known for exotic dancing and for being progressive and edgy, how sad that a woman would be banned from using her own body in the political protest over the suffering of cows and chickens," Anderson said in a statement. "In some parts of the world women are forced to cover their whole bodies with burkas -- is that next? I didn't think Canada would be so puritanical."

Ouch! We're staying out of this one. We hope Janet Jackson knows how to duck, because we're certain the fur will be flying come September.

Whiten Teeth While Traveling On Vacation With No Rinse Go Smile System

A bright, white smile. Nothing looks better than that, with a sexy tan.

And now you can whiten your smile as you travel on vacation. We like these pocket-friendly, travel-friendly little ampoules of hydrogen peroxide by the Go Smile Teeth Whitening System $89/20, at ulta.com.

How are these for tasty teeth whiteners: In Watermelon Mint, Fresh Mint, and Green Apple. Yummy!

Forget those clumsy, never-fit-right dental strips. The Go Smile Teeth Whitening Ampoules help you maintain your gorgeous, white, mega-watt smile!

Here's how it works:
"Other tooth whiteners may whiten your teeth, but do nothing to keep them white. GO SMiLE® makes it easy to keep your teeth looking fresh and bright, every day.Touch Up® ampoules help keep your smile brilliant, anytime, anywhere. These Smile Perfecting Ampoules contain daily-use level of hydrogen peroxide, combined with deliciously refreshing burst of flavor. Use them as
part of your daily routine, like a “mid-day brush!”
Flip, Pop, Touch Up!™".

These delicious fluoride toothpastes are made with special ingredients to polish off surface stains and help keep your smile white, with luxurious natural extracts.

The best part? No rinsing...just a rapid dissolving formula. So you can whiten on the go!

Click here for more details.

Havaianas---The Ultimate Flip-Flops That J.Lo Adores

Havaianas Flip-Flops. Even J/Lo loves them. And the Brazilian shoe, which shares a cult following, is a super choice to wear when you're beaching, strolling, or just hanging out this summer.

What's so amazing about these flip-flops that has rock stars, celebrities, models, and athletes, all running to get a pair?!

They're like butta. Ha! Actually, the Havaianas company likes to brag, that their flip-flops are made of 100% butter-soft rubber that molds comfortably to your feet. "They are considered to be the finest rubber flip flop in the world thanks to a secret rubber formula that promises they will be the most comfortable flip flop you will ever own!"

Jennifer Lopez has great style, all the way down to her pretty toes. So we trust the sexy singer on this one.

Her fave pair she'll be wearing this summer:

The Black Jeweled Havaianas Flip-Flops ($148, havaianasus.com).

"I like the flat beachy ones with all of the crystal bedazzling," J.Lo says. She means the Havaianas Rubber and Swarovski Crystals.

Great choice, Jennifer. They're quite an elegant, sexy pair of flip-flops. We have seen these flip-flops in person, and yes, the crystals do sparkle like **diamonds**!!

Get Beautiful Bare Bikini Skin With Hair Inhibitor Moisturizer

Bare skin. We show plenty of it in the scorching summer days. But trying to keep up with smooth, hairless skin isn't easy.

If you can afford it, waxing is the best way to remove unwanted hair on the body and even a stray hair or two on the face. You really get smooth skin instantly. And those bothersome, little hairs, take longer to grow back again.But most of us shave with a razor. It's the cheapest way to get rid of body hair.

But you can also slow-wwww down hair growth with a unique beauty product called Completely Smooth for Body ($42, at completelybare.com.

So, what does Completely Smooth do??

It's what you call, a hair inhibitor. Aha! The formula includes the plant extract Capi-slow, and does exactly what the name says. The moisturizer slow-wwwws down hair growth between waxing, shaving, or laser hair removal treatments.

According to the website, Completely Smooth for Body is quite effective:
"It is clinically proven to visibly diminish hair texture by up to 55%, density by up to 50% and length by up to 30%. Apply the formula, twice a day, over the areas where you would like to reduce the growth of hair and watch as hair comes in finer and smoother".

Completely Bare sells a bunch of smooth, bare skin products.

Show your bikini body some love. With this darn heat wave going on and on, bare skin is definitely in.

How Many Bras Does A Gal Really Need? We Can Help

Bras. Most of us seem to need them. And comfort is key when it comes to wearing one.

Did you know that the most popular bra size here in the U.S. is a 36C?! Hmmm, well, we certainly got robbed.

We've always wondered, exactly how many bras does a gal need?. We'll get to that one, in a moment.

First, we already know that a nude or skin-tone bra is a life-saver, because it can almost disappear under even a slightly sheer white top. But then again, no two complexions are the same. So, how do you find the perfect nude bra?

Right here. It's called, My Skins bras. And these bras come in 20 different flesh tone shades. Simply, hold the My Skins special cut-out color card against the middle of your bosom, and select the closest hue.

As far as buying bras, the experts suggest, that at the least, a woman should own 3-5 everyday bras. That's what fit expert for Vanity Fair, Tiffany Aschenbrenner says. You also need a high-impact sports bra and a convertible strapless number for special occasions, she adds.

The smart thing to do, is rotate the bras throughout the week. "This will minimize stretch and extend a bra's life from regular wear and tear," Tiffany told InStyle magazine.

When it comes to caring for bras, we've been told that hand-washing is better than machine-washing.

And the best stuff to wash your bras with? Don't laugh. We heard from another expert, that a mild shampoo is great for cleaning bras.

A Little Body Bling And Natural Glow Help Make Legs Look Slimmer

Ladies...let's face it. We all want slimmer, more toned-looking legs. And since it's summer, and our legs see a lot of action out and about, we thought we would explore the world of bronzing lotions and beauty products that give your legs a healthy glow.

Need a little more bling? Jennifer Lopez is always wearing some. And why not? Her fave makeup artist, Scott Barnes, created a super bronzing lotion called Body Bling ($38, scottbarnes.com).

This little bronzer can give you flawless, glowing legs with a quick smooth application. And Scott Barnes is big on bronzers. He also makes some great ones for the face, as well.

The experts suggest always applying these bronzers or natural 'tanners' in a circular motion to prevent streaking. Great advice.


Next, we have one of our go-to-beauty products for long, lean legs. It's Sally Hansen's Airbrush Legs ($13.99, at drugstores).

We like to think of Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs as spray-on pantyhose. It comes in 4 blendable shades: light glow. medium glow. tan glow. deep glow.

The spray won't cover imperfections like spider veins completely, but the beauty product does minimize bothersome leg issues. Plus the formula is water-resistant, weightless, and moisturizing with Vitamin K.

We have used the spray in medium glow. It gives a lovely sheen with a nice shade of a light tan. The color is pretty. It isn't an orange streaky hue.

We also hear many women raving about Jergen's New Natural Glow Firming Moisturizer ($9, at drugstores). This formula will slowly build up a natural-looking glow for your legs and other parts of your body.

And an added benefit, says Jergens....their firming lotion is also, "clinically proven to reduce the appearance of cellulite in as little as 7 days>"

Now, that's wonderful news. Lightly tanned, glowing legs that look slimmer, toned, and without cellulite! Sounds super to us.

Refreshing Body Sprays Make Sense On Very Hazy Hot Humid Days

Refreshing body sprays! A lot cheaper than your favorite perfume or cologne.

When it's hazy, hot, and humid for several days in a row now, you want to smell pretty and cool, and the best way to do that, is with a wonderful, intoxicating body spray. Just pop a bottle in the fridge, and when you need a lovely spritz or two, you will really enjoy the feeling.

Victoria's Secret has some of the best body sprays out there, especially from their Secret Garden Collection. One of their most popular, is Victoria's Secret Body Mist in Love Spell.

Beautiful Indian actress Freida Pinto is very taken with Love Spell. "The scent is very soothing. I spritz it on my neck and forearms," she says.

Most body sprays or body mists have sweet, fruity aromas. And in this case, Love Spell is a rich blend of peach, cherry blossom and white jasmine. A soothing mist, with moisturizing Aloe Vera and calming Chamomile. It will leave your skin kissed with softness and a sensuous scent. Mist on after shower or bath. Or in our case, spritz on before and after going out into the scorching heat wave!

Trust us, refrigerating your favorite body spray makes a big difference. You will feel so cool and calm.

Victoria's Secret has so many yummy body mists to choose from. And at $9 for a good-sized bottle (8.4 fl oz), you'd be a fool, not to pick up a few.

VS Secret Garden Collection here.