Thursday, January 24, 2013

Wavy Shoulder Length Celebrity Bobs Hot For Winter 2013!!

Glamorous celebrities are bringing their bob game into 2013!

The wavy, shoulder-length bob hairstyle is a HOT trend for winter 2013.

Some ladies are opting to do the fake bob, by pinning their hair under, like reality star Joanna Krupa of the 'Real Housewives of Miami.'

We think Joanna looks gorg with her platinum do. It's a sophisticated look and NEVER goes out of style. Looks very Marilyn Monroe here.
Style Icon Nicole Richie also went in for a sexy new cut and showed it off on her Instagram yesterday.
We're dying to see the final cut. We like the lovely beach-y waves she's got going here!
And then we have actress Nicole Kidman always at the beauty and fashion forefront with her new, wavy shoulder-length bob as seen at the Golden Globes recently
 
We thought Nicole was faking us out with a rolled and pinned under bob like Joanna's, but she says she had it cut to try something new.
All 3 celebrities look modern and pretty with the wavy bob trend.

We advise buying a good can of styling mouse to get you on your way. And remember---
bobs can be cut + styled a zillion ways. Check out this YouTube vid.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Drew Barrymore's New Makeup Line: Coming Up Roses.....Er...Flower!

Actress Drew Barrymore is in a really good place these days. She's in married-in-love, a new mom to baby Olive, and thrilled about her very affordable new makeup line.

So, yeah....'Everything's coming up roses,' as the old saying reveals. In this case....it's all about Flower.

Flower is the name of Drew's makeup line. And you can find it stocked exclusively at Walmart. The entire line should be available by the end of the month.

We caught the adorable actress, producer, director, cooking on 'The Chew' this afternoon. Drew was wearing makeup from from her new cosmetics line. Flower offers lips, nails, face and eyes makeup.

In fact, we saw lots of lip colors at the Walmart website. A nice variety. Here's a tube for only $6.98. This one's Rosebud, a gorgeous shade that Drew appears to be wearing a lot, lately:
'I think it could last, and my daughter could work on it someday,' the 37-year-old Barrymore says. 'I think I've earned the right to do it, after so many years working with Cover Girl, and I've been in a makeup chair since I was six.'

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

First Lady Michelle's Do Very Much Like Kerry Washington's Blunt Bangs

First Lady Michelle Obama appears to be channeling actress Kerry Washington with her brand new bangin' hairdo! Just sayin'.....

And it appears that the nation has fallen in love with Michelle's fab fringe, not to mention the stunning Jason Wu red chiffon and velvet halter-style gown she wore to the Inaugural Balls last night.


Okay....the hairstyle is NOT exactly a carbon copy, but we think FLOTUS' new do comes pretty close, and that's a big compliment to Kerry Washington, who just so happens to star in ABC's hit thriller 'Scandal.'
 
Gorgeous Kerry Washington plays the role of crisis manager Olivia Pope who is partly based on former George Bush administration press aide Judy Smith. By the way, 'Scandal' airs on Thursdays, ABC, 10/9C.
Kerry loves 'mixin' it up' when it comes to hairstyles.

The only 'bad thing' about bangs is the upkeep. We know, we wear bangs a lot! You become a high maintenance chick.  EVERY 2 weeks or so, you will need a trim.

Other than that---bangs let you look younger, and there's nothing bad about that!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Get Ready To Think Pink Eyeshadow In 2013!

You're either going to LOVE this very feminine pink eyeshadow trend, or HATE it.  We happen to ADORE pink eyeshadow, but then again, it is an acquired beauty look, and not always easy to pull off.

When chosen wisely, pink eyeshadow is girly, glam and elegant. When too much pink is in sitting on your lids, it can also be cheap-looking, clownish and sort of tacky.

So...where's the fine beauty line?!

We like Dior 'Cherie Bow' Dior Twin Set Eyeshadow in Ballerina Pink 840 ($30, at Nordstrom.com). See the 2 photos above.So pretty! This look was all over the runways for Spring 2013.

Even actress Elle Fanning went for the pink eyeshadow trend at the Critics Choice Awards Show. We thought she kept everything else natural and soft, and pulled off the pink look quite effortlessly. Nice job!

















The pink eyeshadow look is sophisticated when done properly, which is not always easy for all of us. Most of us are NOT celebrities with wonderful makeup artists ready to do their thing. But if the pink shadow is soft and not super bright, we think it's a beauty trend to try in 2013.

Are you ready to think pink?

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Nashville's Hayden Panettiere: Lashes, Brows + Lips Tips!

'Nashville' star Hayden Panettiere keeps it pretty + polished when she's NOT on the red carpet. No false lashes for this blonde beauty.
The 23-year-old actress is a Neutrogena spokeswoman, so she's around a lot of nice makeup.

How Hayden Gets Glam Like the Girl-Next-Door, as recently revealed to US magazine:

1. Lashes. "I always do my lashes! Even if you don't have time for anything else, mascara makes your eyes stand out Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara ($6.74, at target).

2. Brows. "Defined brows help frame your face. I use the Ash Blonde shade."
Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil ($23, at, beauty.com).

3. Lips/Cheeks. "I love to use lip color as cream blush. It's the perfect pop of color--I just blot my lips with my index finger and dab the extra on the apples of my cheeks." Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm, in Sunny Berry ($8.99, at Neutrogena.com).
Super beauty tips, Hayden! Thanks!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Will You Opt For Bangs Like FLOTUS In 2013?

We give First Lady Michelle Obama high praise for her banging new bangs!
 
FLOTUS has just celebrated her 49th birthday, and decided to choose a bob with bangs.
 
Everything she wears and does is copied by women all around the globe, so we will be curious as to how many Michelle fans opt for some pretty fringe in the coming days.
 
It takes guts to get bangs, because once they are cut---they're out there, and seem to take forever to grow back. That's why a lot of clever ladies select clip-in bangs, so if they don't like them, all they do is remove them in mere seconds. Kim Kardashian is famous for the 'Now you see them, now you don't bangs.'. Those are clip-ins, obviously. But this time, Kim K has gone and cut in REAL bangs.
 
The elegant First Lady has always been courageous try out a number of new dos. And with killer cheeks like hers, she can get away with a lot of different styles. Take a look:
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan had a little fun this morning, trying on their own set of Michelle Obama bangs.

Bangs do GREAT beauty things for everyone:
1. Bangs allow you to look younger.
2. Bangs hide a high forehead.
3. Bangs take away forehead wrinkle lines when you're wearing them.
4. Bangs bring all the attention on your eyes and the contours of your cheeks.
5. Bangs help disguise too thin brows, giving you the illusion of natural, fuller brows.

Bangs are cool!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Wrangler Aims To Smooth Away Cellulite With New Spa Jeans

Okay, we ain't buying into this one-----Anti-cellulite jeans.

Or should we?

You've probably heard about Wrangler's new Spa jeans, a line of 'moisturizing jeans that will be sold for $136 a pair in February?! The skinny jeans will be available in 3 finishes: Aloe Vera, Olive Extract and Smooth Legs.

And there's Lizzie, Mick Jagger's model daughter who's behind the new jeans sensation, posing in a pair. She and Wrangler have teamed up to help women everywhere, walking around in smooth, cool fabric, designed to battle the dimpled skin of cellulite, a common skin condition most women have, even slender, famous gals.

"They definitely feel cooler than regular jeans," Lizzie Jagger says in an online promotional film. "After a day wearing them, my legs feel great -- they come out feeling more silky than usual."

Oh, brother.....Here we go, again. We don't mean to be a 'Debbie Downer,', but you CANNOT get rid of cellulite PERMANENTLY....But you CAN improve it's appearance and prevent further cellulite advancement. Will these new Spa jeans help in that regard? Well, according to Wrangler + Lizzie, the jeans contain caffeine, algae and retinol, which can make cellulite less noticeable in a temporary way.

The new jeans reportedly 'last for up to 95 wears.' But you MUST purchase a spray formula after the first 15 wears to keep your legs feeling silky smooth.

By the way, the Huffington Post says that Spa Jeans can be bought on asos.com. starting Jan. 28. Anyone buying this? So to speak.