Gwyneth Paltrow: Perfect Flat Tummy To Achieve in 2011

Okay, Gwyneth Paltrow......We want to hate you after seeing those amazing photos of you sunning in the Caribbean in the tiniest of bikinis, and then strolling the red carpet in that sexy, silver gown by Calvin Klein.

But, we don't hate you. In fact, we really admire you, Gwyneth Paltrow.

Look at that body, especially those tight abs!! Let's face it....the Oscar-winning actress isn't in her 20s anymore. Gwyneth is 38-years-old, and the mom of young Apple and Noah. This means, after two pregnancies, she has had to work even harder to get those abs in serious shape.

And when you've got a sleek stomach like that, well, then you become the poster girl for the perfect, flat tummy to achieve in 2011.

Sure, Gwyneth works out with Madonna's celebrity fitness trainer, Tracy Anderson. But she really has to put the work in, to get these stunning results.

"Many of you may already know of my passion for the Tracy Anderson Method and my investment in it. She has kicked my formerly sagging ass into shape and I will be forever grateful," Gwyneth once mentioned in her GOOP newsletter.

The work-outs are pretty intense. Tracy Anderson features routines that increase strength, elongate muscle definition and improve balance, as well as flexibility.

By blending dance moves with sculpting exercises, Tracy Anderson’s signature method allows you to achieve that dream body or that perfect, flat Gwyneth Paltrow tummy. Check out the Tracy Anderson DVDs here.

And yes, Gwyneth Paltrow has always been a huge supporter of detox diets. She believes in the cleanse to rejuvenate the body from the inside. We're also not sure if she is still on a macro-organic-vegan kick.

So disciplined (sigh).

Can You Live Without Mascara? We Cannot!

Mascara. If it isn't in your makeup bag, well, girlfriend....you don't have a clue.

So, it begs the question:

Can you live without mascara? We cannot!

In simplest beauty basics, mascara draws attention to your eyes, one of your most important features. And the fuller, thicker, and longer your lashes are, the more amazing your eyes will appear.

It's really a no brainer, you should and must wear mascara. And it's very easy to apply, so there is no excuse.

Today, along with L'Oreal, we are celebrating mascara!

L'Oreal has been bombarding us all with its huge ad blitz for the 20th anniversary of its popular Voluminous Mascara ($8, at drugstores).

Has it really been 20 years?! Apparently so. And it just goes to show, that mascara is indeed, one of the beauty basics we cannot live without, especially, if this one tube has had the staying power of 2 decades, and counting.

Actress Kerry Washington, is just one of the beautiful celebrities featured in L'Oreal's 20th Anniversary for Voluminous Mascara ad campaign. Here's what she says about the brand:

"Voluminous lives in my makeup bag. It was my first mascara and it's what my makeup artists use on-set. The red carpet wouldn't be the same without Voluminous."

And we would have to agree, Kerry Washington.

Beauty Tip Today Picks Camila Alves For Best Dressed At Oscars 2011

Camila Alves looked like a beautiful, Brazilian princess last night in Los Angeles' Kodak Theatre at the Oscars 2011 Awards show. She wins Beauty Tip Today's 'Best Dressed' honors.

Most people know her handsome, long-time love, actor, Matthew McConaughey. But Camila Alves has been a successful model, has a great luxury leather handbag line called Muxo, was the host of Bravo TV's Shear Genius Season 3 reality show last year, and the proud mommy to a little boy and baby girl.

Camila doesn't seem to get the media attention of other Hollywood power couples, but last evening, we thought she stole the show.

Let's take a look. While most starlets strolled the red carpet in a sea of red, nude, and silver, Camila Alves chose a stunning very low-cut black ball gown by Kaufman Franco. Her shoes were by Stuart Weitzman, jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz, and bag by Kotur.

Her look was both elegant and timeless. And Camila's posture was perfect, along with her shiny dark hair fashioned in a simple, parted-in-the-middle style with a low chignon. Makeup featured dark lined eyes, strong brows, and soft, nude lips.

Regal from every angle. And of course, helping complete Camila's best-dressed look---- her other sexy accessory, Matthew McConaughey.

Don't Laugh: Grown-Up Gals Can Still Wear Lip Smacker's Dr. Pepper

Lip Smacker's Dr. Pepper.

Our advice----go out and buy a tube now! It won't cost you more than $2 at the drugstore, and you will thank us later.

Okay, we are wa-aaaaaaay too mature to being wearing this stuff on our lips, but----suddenly...we have become obsessed with Bonne Belle's famous Lip Smacker in Dr. Pepper.

Oh yeah, it's been around for years and years. We used to love wearing the Bubble Gum Lip Smacker.

But there is a reason the Dr. Pepper Lip Smacker is the favorite, and a staple in many grown-up gals' makeup bags. It smells and tastes yummy, and it's that sheer reddish tint it leaves behind.

Actress Rachel Bilson is also obsessed with the juicy balm. This is what InStyle magazine said:

'On the red carpet, Bilson plays up her doe-eyed good looks with dramatic eyeliner and black mascara, but her favorite product is the very down-to-earth Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers: "They give a little hint of color—and flavor," says Rachel.'

In fact, she told the mag on another occasion, that the cult fave Lip Smacker is one of the '4 Beauty Essentials' she can't live without. "Tastes great, and gives lips a subtle reddish tint," the actress raved again.

Even Elle magazine is gaga over Dr. Pepper, and featured the Lip Smacker in a December article about Long-Lasting Party Makeup:

"I’m crazy obsessed with this," says celebrity makeup artist Molly Stern. "If your lipstick has worn off by the end of the night, it’s easy to throw on. It gives the perfect gloss, has the slightest bit of color, and tastes good—which is great if you’re planning on making out with someone."

If you've never tried Lip Smackers in Dr. Pepper or haven't put it on in a long time, revisit your childhood and pick up a tube. You'll be hooked. We can't stop tasting our lips. Yum!

'E's' Oscar Host Giuliana Rancic: Too Skinny Or Just Right?

Giuliana Rancic, the'E' chanel's beloved red carpet personality
and pre-Oscar host this Sunday, is busy getting ready for the most glam awards show of the season.

And yet, we feel sorry for Giuliana. Sure, she's got an amazing job, husband, and lifestyle, but she's also got intense pressure by Hollywood standards to maintain a very slender silhouette. And to many observant eyes, the red carpet expert is looking a little too thin these days.

Ever since she and husband, Bill Rancic, went public about their on-going struggles to have a baby, the media has been critical of the ultra-slim body of Giuliana. And yes, her fans and non-fans have been advising the pretty blonde 'E' host to fatten up.

Even Giuliana herself went on the record last March to say that, "The scrutiny on my weight is driving me 'crazy."

We hear that Giuliana Rancic is about 5'8" or 5'9". We don't want to guess her weight, so we won't go there. We found a recent photo of the tall TV personality at the recent Grammy Awards. She does look thin, but not sickly.

In fact, Giuliana Rancic has just blogged about her fave red carpet snacks, just in time for Sunday's Academy Awards. And we know that Giuliana will look stunning, as usual, as she hits the red carpet, armed and ready to interview some of Hollywood's most elite movie stars.

Here are some of the go-to-snacks that keep her skinny:

1.Greek Yogurt, 0% or 2% Fat: Rich, creamy, and low in fat, this preservative free, protein packed treat is triple strained to remove watery whey, leaving a thick, velvety consistency that is simply delish. I love mixing in a half packet of Stevia and a pinch of cinnamon or a teaspoon of almond butter -- makes it even better!

2.Almonds: These tasty, protein packed nuts are probably my favorite 'go to' snack when I am on the go! The nutritionally dense, fiber packed nuts are awesome plain, but lately I have also been loving the Sally Smart Lemon Roasted Almonds, that have a seriously citrusy punch! And sorry guys, the chocolate covered kind doesn't really count as healthy.

3.Kashi's TLC Bars: Unlike other corn-syrup packed bars, Kashi's are natural and low in sugar. Check out the Cherry Dark Chocolate flavor (I've checked it out several times).

Great Beauty Bargain Under $12: Wrinkle Buster Alpha Hydrox

Beauty bargain. Who doesn't love a great one.

Today, we are looking at a cult fave:
Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion 10% Glycolic AHA Anti-Wrinkle.

This generous 6 oz. bottle is packed full of super exfoliating agents. And at just under $12, $11.99, to be exact, you are getting your money's worth.

But does the beauty bargain really help improve your skin?

Yes, and even skin expert Jan Marini loves this particular Alpha Hydrox product, as it makes a wonderful hand cream, too.

You CAN use Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion on areas other than your face and neck, and here's what the well-respected product researcher says:

"I've tried every hand cream on the market," Jan Marini says. And she loves this Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion because of it's 10% Glycolic AHA content."Its molecules are so small that they penetrate more deeply, dislodging dead cells and lifting the skin, giving it a smoother appearance. And glycolic acid also helps get rid of age spots!"

Try this non-greasy Glycolic AHA lotion on your face and neck and you will see gradual improvement, according to maker Neoteric Cosmetics:

This age-defying lotion contains 10% alpha-hydroxy acid, which removes dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, allowing the antioxidant vitamins and hydro-emollients to smooth, firm, and nourish the healthy skin that lies beneath.

We found this great beauty bargain on SALE for $9.34, here at Ulta stores

Purple Eye Shadow/Liner Pretty Perfect For Spring

Keep it colorful, ladies!

At the recent Grammy Awards show, sexy celebrities were wearing green across their lids.

And now we have another jeweled gem shade----Purple. Put on purple eye shadow or liner this spring, and you will look pretty perfect.

Keep it simple with a great nude lipstick and subtle blush, and you're good to go!

The purple is happy and brightens you whole look.

And here are how the makeup pros find your perfect purple:

FAIR/Light Skin Tones. You look lovely in soft purple.

OLIVE/Medium Skin Tones. You can rock lavender with shimmer and even pink-purple shades.

DARK Skin Tones. You can go for the vivid, bolder purples.

We found some pretty purple shadows here at Everyday Minerals. The shade in the photo is called Art Girl ($7.00).