Great For Fall 2012: Navy Nails As Kristen Stewart Wears

For some reason, we LOVE the look of navy for makeup.

A little is lovely as colored mascara for a special night out. Navy lets eyes pop!

And now---We are happy to see that navy, sapphire, dark blue, etc., is the HOT mani for Fall 2012.

Kristen Stewart was wearing some on the red carpet back in June, and it looked quite chic. In fact, we have since learned that Kristen's mani featured Essie Nail Polish in Midnight Cami ($8). We found some at Walmart for $7.75.

For an even sharper look at Midnight Cami, take a look at the gorgeous nails of TheManicuredManatee. Are you diggin' the navy nails?

We adore dark nails, and the 'lightness' the navy gives off. It's not as heavy as the blacker-toned polishes.

Just keep your nails short and square with rounded edges, and your good and glam to go this autumn!

Fashion Steal: Crochet Lace Dress For Only $9.99

A crochet and lace cap-sleeved dress for just $9.99?!

Yes. And it's lined, too.

Today's Fashion Steal comes to us from BodyC.com.

This cute dress is by Lipstick and features a slip on, scoop neck, cap sleeves style. It's also available in White and Magenta. We're showing you the dress in coral.

Summer is still with us, and there are some great days ahead that require a sexy, cool dress. This one is simple with classic, clean lines in a glam stretchy lace/crochet fabric.

Just a note to consider---Bodyc clothing is junior-sized. Today's Lipstick Crochet Lace Dress is available in Medium or Large. It measures about 33 inches from the highest point on the shoulder.

If you're on the hunt for a dress with lovely texture, take a look at this one.

Angelina's Facialist Claims The Oscar Winner Applies Dragon's Blood For Beauty

For just under $100, you, too, can look like glamorous Angelina Jolie.....Well, sort of.

Angelina's facialist, Nuz Shugaa, claims that the stunning Oscar winner has been using a new beauty product by Rodial called, Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel, since February.

We found a jar at Nordstrom's.

Celebrities like Lady Gaga and Rachel Weisz have also been dipping into this little jar of youthful volumizer. Think of it as firming gel that plumps up the complexion.

"I recommended the Dragon’s Blood’s sculpting gel to Angelina as it gives her a dewy complexion (for appearance of sleep!) with added volume which define her beautiful high cheek bones," Nuz Shugaa says.

So, exactly what's in Dragon's Blood??

The formula contains anti-aging ingredients like these:
Collageneer is a patented active ingredient that effectively increases the synthesis of collagen, ensuring skin appears tighter, firmer and more wrinkle-free by promoting the production of high-quality collagen.
Volufiline™ increases fatty deposits within the skin to provide a fuller, plumper, line-free appearance.

37-year-old Angelina Jolie is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful women on the planet. So, if Rodial Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel can work for her, then certainly, it can do something for us mere mortals.

Are you in? Would you spend $95 on Dragon's Blood for a firmer, younger face.

Taylor Swift Spot On With Polka Dots Retro Trend

Maybe it's the hunky new Kennedy boyfriend. Whatever or whomever is making country star Taylor Swift see spots, it's a good thing for fashion.

You either ADORE polka dots or hate them, but frankly, the dots have been HOT all summer and will make their way into the autumn style line-up.

Polka dots are retro and classic, but the playful dots are also modern, sophisticated and feminine. And with a set of bold, red lips, quite glam, as 22-year-old Taylor shows us all.

You don't have to spend a big amount on a polka dot article of clothing, either. We found a cute Polka Dot Blazer at Forever21($24.80). In easy-care poly.

Or how about the Polka Dot Tie Neck Dress at Forever21 for just $17.80. This is VERY Taylor Swift!

And there's more....the Polka Dot Cut-Out Back Top at Forever21. On sale for $11.69. Adorable sleeveless tank with peek-a-boo back in green and white.

Polka dots are being 'spotted' everywhere, and not just around the rich and famous. Catch this trend while it's still HOT!

Red lipstick optional, but it appears to be working nicely for Taylor Swift!

Elisabeth Moss Goes 'Mad' For New Cropped Blonde Do

We do love her black, sexy Dolce & Gabbana dress.

The hair....well, give us a little more time.

'Mad Men' actress Elisabeth Moss has undergone a major beauty makeover. The cute star has traded in her dark auburn brown locks for a sassy, very blonde cropped cut. She showed off the new look last evening at the New York City premiere of 'For A Good Time, Call…'.

Professional stylists say that as long as light hair matches skin tone beautifully, then it's all good. But we're not sure this flaxen do is doing just that. Maybe it's the lighting, but the petite star appears somewhat washed-out by the bold, ultra-blonde shade.

The maintenance won't be that bad, because Elisabeth chose a very short haircut, so peroxide damage and dried-out tresses won't be a big problem for 'Peg Olson' of the popular television drama.

So, is this unflattering on Elisabeth, or quite chic?

Fakin' It.....A Flawless Complexion, That Is....

We all desire perfect skin.

And although most of us suffer from at least one, minor imperfection, we can still achieve the look of a flawless complexion.

Here's our list of irregularities

1. Large pores.
2. A few broken capillaries by the cheeks.
3. Dark, undereye circles.

We think we will stop there..ha ha.

So, how do we fix the bad skin stuff?

By FAKIN' It!

That's where primers and the trendy new BB creams come in. Think of both as a sort of beauty spackle---each designed to smooth away imperfections and give the skin an even glow and balance.

The beauty of a primer is its perfection at filling in fine lines and pores for a flawless finish BEFORE foundation application. Some women like to wear primer alone, and skip the foundation. But most primer fans love to create as smooth a complexion as they can, so that the next layer, that of foundation, glides over easily.

Try NYC Smooth Skin Perfecting Primer ($3.99, 1 oz., at drugstores).

BB cream stands for beauty balm or blemish balm. And it's big across Asia, and has been for a number of years now. Korean women, especially, will not leave home without their BB cream.

BB cream has now made its way into our American beauty market. Think of it as a tinted moisturizer with better coverage, an spf, a skin tone balancer, and a dewy glow.

Even drugstore brand Garnier quickly developed a BB cream called, Miracle Skin Perfector.

If your looking for a flawless complexion, try either a primer or BB cream, and you will be amazed at the radiance your face takes on.

Why Didn't This Beauty Product Work For Me??!!

We've tackled this topic before, and once again, the question has re-surfaced:

Why didn't this beauty product work for me?!

Take a look at the bottle of Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Scrub That's a mouthful. We found some at Walmart for $4.47. An inexpensive price for a sizable 5 oz.. And as you know with a facial scrub, you don't need a huge amount to cleanse, so it's very economical.

On the surface, this scrub looks great, advertised to wash away, grease, grime, makeup, etc. It's made with caffeine, papaya, and lemon in a microbead formula, designed with strong scrubbing and exfoliating power. And it won't clog pores. Plus---tons of customer reviews rate the facial scrubber pretty highly.

Oh, really?

Then why do we have 3 nasty pimples forming along our chin this morning, after using the Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Scrub for just 2 days??

Just a coincidence?

We think not. We rarely get break-outs these days. Rarely, let us repeat. We are fuming.

We found the product be glue-y in texture. The microbeads don't seem to have any scrubbing strength, and the formula does NOT wash away easily. Nor does the facial scrub keep our complexion grease-free.

So, how did we go wrong?

Sometimes, beauty products don't do what they are supposed to do for 100% of the users who use them. Period.

We have found that beauty science has come a long way, but not every formula will work for you, me, or them.

Simply, cut your losses. Toss the product out, or try to get your money refunded. And move on----There are tons of beauty products that WILL work and make you look amazing.

We have super oily skin, and maybe that's the reason the scrub didn't appear to live up to the hype. We need something a bit stronger.

As for the 3 nasty pimples, we'll survive. We're still looking for a superior facial scrub.