You Don't Need Kardashian Money To Wear Pretty Jewelry

Nicole Richie, we adore you, so PLEASE don't take offense to our latest post.

We've always been in love with Nicole's House of Harlow jewelry line, especially the black leather necklace that many celebrities have shown off, including Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian. At the moment, it is selling for $75 at RevolveClothing.com. The original, authentic piece is pictured in the TOP PHOTO.

We've seen the 5-station necklace at even higher prices, and once in a while, at lower prices.

We've been looking around for a House of Harlow Black Leather Necklace knock-off, and by golly----we have found some.

First of all---nothing can beat the original. Period. But when you want to imitate the rich and famous and you want to save a few bucks in the process, it's OKAY to cheat a little. The House of Harlow knock-offs do NOT feature black leather pendants. Theirs are black enamel.

We found one necklace at WetSeal. This one costs $9.50, and Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Final sale--no returns. We just ordered one by the way, and hope it is as nice as it looks online(Photo 6).

We also found a knock-off House of Harlow Leather Necklace on Ebay. And this one is even cheaper at Buy It Now $2.99, and .99 shipping from China. But the fake must be decent, because 775 of them have been sold(Photo 5).

We thought about the striking necklace after seeing Khloe wearing it on a recent episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The necklace has been a HOT piece of jewelry for about 3 years now. And Kim and Kourtney have also worn this necklace a lot.

Do you want one? We all want the REAL leather necklace, but we are also just fine wearing the knock-off.

Do you ever buy knock-offs?

Eye Makeup Error? Try This Efficient Little ELF Eraser

How many cotton swabs do you go through each morning as you apply your eye makeup?

If you make cat eyes as we attempt to do as part of our daily makeup routine, well, the Q-tips can add up. Two days ago, we went through about a dozen swabs. We were making lots of makeup mistakes, and kept trying to remove our messed up liquid liner flubs.

Now, there's an easier way. ELF Cosmetics has come to the rescue with their Studio Makeup Remover Pen. And it's super affordable at just $3!

ELF's pen comes with a felt tip. All you need is one, quick swipe to zap away uneven liner wings or eye shadow smudges, and so on.

The makeup remover pen is infused with a unique formula of cucumber, chamomile, and Vitamin E. It nourishes as it erases makeup mistakes, without leaving behind the greasies.

This is a great, little beauty item to tuck into your bag at all times.

Burgundy: Beautiful Color Trend For Fall 2012

Burgundy.

It's a rich, dark color, and HOT for Fall 2012. You will see the slimming shade everywhere-- with clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and makeup, too.

Okay, burgundy lips are bold (see Michelle Trachtenberg rockin' this), and if you cannot see yourself with that shade of lipstick, how about a burgundy mani/pedi?

By the way, wine is also known as burgundy, too, and the jewel-toned hues look very similar.

We found a lot of beautiful burgundy buys. Here are just a few:

1. Wet Seal Ballerina Stripe Sweater ($19.50).

2. Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppolla Satchel ($4,650, as seen on VS model Miranda Kerr).

3. Forever 21 Long Sleeve Lace Cardigan ($17.80).

4. Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick, Burgundy Shine ($6.47, at drugstore.com).

By the way, celebrity stylist Philip Bloch said this to OK magazine about the color burgundy:

"It's a sophisticated shade that works with every skin tone and hair color and looks best when paired with gold jewlery."

GREAT tips, Philip!

High Bun Like J Lo's: Smart Cool Style All Summer Long

Just twist and twirl. It's that easy.

Jennifer Lopez has been in and out of the ocean and lots of swimming pools all summer long. Here she is in Miami yesterday, coming from the hotel pool with cutie-pie daughter Emme.

Note the mother-daughter dos! How cute are J Lo's high bun and the matching miniature high bun for Emme!

The high bun keeps your strands in place in hot, humid weather and through underwater adventures. And the look is elegant and cool.

The high bun doesn't have to be perfectly coiffed. Simply pull your hair up into a high ponytail. Easy so far. Then, twist your hair until it coils around itself. Twirl it around and secure it with two to three bobby pins. Or wrap an elastic band around the high bun to keep it in place.

There--now you look as smart and cool as J Lo.

NJ Housewive's Star Jacqueline Laurita Gets Naked With Urban Decay

She admits she's a'cosmetics junkie.' And New Jersey Housewive's star Jacqueline Laurita is not the only one. We love when celebrities dump out the goodies from their makeup bags and dish.

Jacqueline admits to Us Weekly, "I always have something on my face." One of these beauty products is Urban Decay's Naked2 Eyeshadow Palette.

...."My favorite thing right now," she says. "They're ll neutral shades , so I can use it during the day or night."

We found the striking set of eyeshadows at Sephora ($50).

We can see why the reality TV star enjoys the Naked2 palette. It displays 12 pigment-rich taupe and gray-beige neutrals, and five exclusive, new shades!. These are eyeshadow hues we often see Jacqueline wearing.

And if you don't want to take her word for it, just look at the 1,996 customer reviews that have given the Naked2 Eyeshadow Palette a perfect 5* rating. Click here.

Good Housekeeping: Best Anti-Aging Makeup For 2012

They do it every year.

Here are the BEST of the BEST in Anti-Aging Makeup by Good Housekeeping Magazine:

"We tested 97 products on 661 volunteers and tallied responses on 2,004 questionnaires to find 22 winners that really can make you look younger!"

Rosemary Ellis, editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping said in a press release: "From laptops to lipsticks, our readers look to us for recommendations on products that perform as promised and are worth the money.

"Our Anti-Aging Awards are unique because the winners are chosen not only because they smell nice or come in pretty shades: they are backed by scientific testing and have literally been proven to work."

Here are just a few of the makeup winners:

Gold Winner- Undereye Concealer
Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer ($10, drugstores; six shades).
Testers said: "Good coverage — not greasy or heavy."

Gold Winner- Liquid Foundation (Light-Medium Coverage)
Chanel Lift Lumière Firming and Smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15 ($65, chanel.com; eight shades).
Testers liked the natural coverage and smooth texture that resulted.

Gold Winner- Primer
Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiageing Age Reversing Face Primer ($33, Sephora), a silicone-free smoother.
Testers said the primer evened out their complexions and allowed makeup to stay fresh longer.

Gold Winner- Lipstick
Dior Rouge Serum SPF 20 ($34, department stores; 10 shades)
Testers adored the color, silkiness, and long-lasting moisture.

Gold Winner- Eye Shadow
MAC Paint Pot ($18, MAC stores; nine shades).
Testers raved about the crease-free shadow and easy application.

Gold Winner- Mascara
MAC False Lashes ($20, MAC stores; two shades).
Testers liked the mascara for its lash-thickening formula and non-clumping promise.

To see the entire list of the BEST in makeup + beauty products, including the runner -ups, visit Good Housekeeping.

Jennifer Aniston Loves Boyfriend Jeans: Super Comfy!

How many pairs of boyfriend jeans do you own?

We wonder how many pairs the newly engaged Jennifer Aniston has. Just look at the photos we found. Ever since the star was spotted on the arm of beau Justin Theroux, Jen's been hanging in these super comfy jeans for months.

The only pair we have trouble looking at, are the big, old drop-waist jeans. Yuck! Then again, it's just our humble opinion.

Let's face it----Boyfriend jeans are so unbelievably comfortable. And once again, the trend remains HOT for Fall 2012. We like GAP's 1969 Sexy Boyfriend Jeans ($69.99, at GAP stores). Featuring stretch denim, low rise, 5-pocket styling.

Are boyfriend jeans, in fact, sexy?

Yes. But we can't help but feel dirty and hobo-like somtimes...LOL. It really depends on the fit. Super baggy/destroyed isn't pretty. Jen wears hers rolled at the cuff and looks quite adorable in them.

We own one pair that's a bit too big on us. We might splurge on another, better-fitting pair soon.

How about you? Are you into the boyfriend jeans trend? Will you rock a pair back to school and beyond?