Bling In The Holidays With A Cute Collar Necklace

Celebrities like Katy Perry understand the glam power of the collar necklace! This 0h-so-HOT jewelry trend continues to make waves right through the holidays, when a little pop of pretty bling around your collar looks that more special.

If you have an extra $18,000 to splurge on the amazing Amrapali Victorian diamond necklace that cutie Katy is showing off here, then by all means, go grab it! But, if you're like most of us, well, an adorable collar necklace at a much cheaper price will do.

Our gal-pal emailed us a sassy substitute. Check it out below by Lucky Brand ($55, at Macys). How lovely is this?! Ornate open-work in gold-tone mixed metal.

And there's more. We hunted down 2 more collar necklaces. These are so adorable. The collar necklace is a super fashion accessory, because it brings all attention to the face and neck. It's a flattering style!

Look at this stunning piece by Anthropolgie. All eyes will be on you in this Sparked Agate Collar Necklace ($58). So elegant.

And you gotta want the Lacquered Link Collar Necklace by Forever21. It's on SALE for only $10.80/ Can't beat that.  So pretty in peach.
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We all seem to freak out about the dress or top we're going to wear for the holidays, when sometimes, just a striking piece of jewelry says so much, and makes the outfit pop.

And that's exactly what a collar necklace can do.

E!'s Giuliana Loves Essie For Classic Nail Shades

E!'s Giuliana Rancic sees a lot of hot trends in her business.

 

One day it's in, and the next day it's out. That is why the 'Fashion Police star' sticks to timeless beauty and fashion concepts:

 

One of Giuliana's go-to-nail polishes is from the popular Essie line. When it comes to nail polish, she adores Essie's Ballet Slippers tint.

 

"I think Essie makes the most classic colors,"Giuliana explains.  

 

We must agree, Giuliana. Essie features gorgeous nail color palettes! We found a bottle of Essie's Ballet Slippers polish for $7.79, at Target. It's a pretty, pale pink!

Great choice, G!

Lovin' Red Lipstick The Taylor Swift Way

Taylor Swift is in LOVE with red lipstick! Everytime you see the singing superstar, whether it's on the red carpet or a casual day at the beach, Taylor is wearing crimson lips.

It's a cool, classic look that appears to require frequent touch-ups, precise application, and the right red for the skin tone you have. Since Taylor is a CoverGirl spokeswoman, she's got her red pout perfectly chosen. Her go-to red is CG's LipPerfection Lipcolor in Flame ($6.49, at Walgreens).

So, how do you keep that bold red long lasting on your lips without constant peeks in the mirror and all that maintenance that comes with a glam, scarlet kiss?
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Follow Taylor Swift's advice, as given to People StyleWatch(Dec. issue):

"I love wearing red lipstick, but I hate reapplying it! I apply one coat, then brush powder over it, then apply another coat. That usually holds the color the whole night."

Thanks for the beauty tip, Taylor!

Just 4 Spritzes and Miracle Makeup Is Born!

If you're busy running around trying to be Miss Perfection during the crazy holidays, you're going to need this:

Model in a Bottle Make Up Setting Spray in Matte Finish ($18, at modelinabottle.com).

Maybe your cosmetics last and last all day long into the wee hours. But probably like most of us, your makeup can look dull, greasy, crease-y, tired, etc.

Celebs like Tyra and Oprah all swear by it, as does Kim Kardashian's main makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic.

Here's Marios beauty advice on how to use Model in a Bottle:

"Give your look staying power by spraying 4 pumps of a setting mist in the shape of a square, 6 inches away from your face."

Model in a Bottle has been used successfully in the hot, humid Texas sun, at many weddings--indoors and out, and through a lot of dance recitals.

Hey...any beauty product that can go the distance during the holiday season is a plus for us!

'Persian Barbie' Lilly Loves This Drugstore Facial Mask

She's the new break-out star of Bravo's hit reality show, 'The Shahs of Sunset.'

Everyone calls Attorney Lilly Ghalichi the 'Persian Barbie.'

People seem to be obsessed with Lilly and her big, black hair and Kim K cat-eyes. And that's what we're afraid of----too much exposure like the K-sisters. At least we hope she keeps it all in check.

Lilly has a few beauty tips when it comes to her flawless complexion. She LOVES a certain green tea facial mask:

Sudden Change Green Tea Facial Mask ($7.29, at walgreens).

"....There is a mask in particular that I love. Again, I've bought them all, super expensive ones, prescription ones etc etc, and this one is my favorite. It's called "Sudden Change Green Tea Facial Mask."

It's inexpensive and  takes just 5 minutes to do it's stuff.

Lilly adds:

"I had bought one as a joke once from Walgreens in Texas, I ended up LOVING IT. The drug stores in my area in LA don't carry it, so every time I go to Houston I stock up. I apply it once a week or whenever I feel my skin is looking dull or clogged. The second I walk out of the shower I put it on as my pores are wide open. It's green and cooling, and dries pretty quickly. Just be sure to avoid the eye area. I snapped a picture of myself doing it last night #nomakeup #greenface #don'tcare!"

For more Lilly clear complexion tips, check out her blog.

BTW, Lilly Ghalichi will be the guest on Andy Cohen's 'Watch What Happens Live!' next Sunday, 11PM.

Are you watching Lilly?

Jessica Biel: Bangs Back to No Bangs

Newlywed Jessica Biel is smiling from ear-to-ear these days--not just because she's married to Justin Timberlake, but because she is a hairstyling genius. We thought she might have clip-on bangs. But we were wrong.

The stunning actress adores her full, blunt bangs, but certainly knows how to hide them, too, when she desires a totally different do !

Earlier this week, Jessica wore her brunette locks in soft waves pulled to one side for a red carpet event.

Hmmm. Where did the bangin' bangs go?

The star simply tucked her bangs behind her ears and then kept the rest in glam waves.

Jessica might be growing out her bangs. Who knows. Or she is merely concealing them and getting beauty mileage out of her long, straight hair. She appears to LOVE those blunt bangs and has been rockin' them for more than a year.

Jessica even walked down the aisle with her full bangs, only this time, the bangs were softly side-swept.

What do you think? Is Jessica Biel HOTTER with BANGS or without? We think she looks lovely either way, but if we could only choose one, we would say....."Ditch the bangs, Jess!"

Jennifer Connelly Uses This Beauty Cream For Flawless Skin

41-year-old Jennifer Connelly is a wonderful, Academy Award-winning actress who happens to have a gorgeous complexion. The beautiful star will turn 42 on December 21st.

So, how does she maintain such a flawless face?

The actress and mom-of-three recently spoke with InStyle magazine and says it's all about saving the skin:

"I try to focus on my skin--your lipstick will wear off, but your skin lasts a lifetime, So I cleanse and moisturize, morning and night. And for extra protection in the summer, because I'm fair, I use a daily suncsreen, even though my moisturizer has SPF. But I draw the line at big, crazy hats and gloves--I don't want to be that lady!"

Jennifer's favorite beauty cream:

Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Cream ($260, at shiseido.com).

"This night cream is worth the splurge. It strengthens collagen to keep skin firm and has a nice light feel," she says.

Apparently, the cream is working well.

To coin that phrase from When Harry Met Sally----'I'll have what she's having!'