Poor Kim Kardashian Being Picked On For Possible Botox Shots During Pregnancy

Reality television's most famous star, Kim Kardashian, has been getting picked on quite a lot by tons of people these days. The most recent attack comes from In Touch magazine. The gossip publication is claiming that the pretty pregnant mama-to-be has been receiving cosmetic Botox shots during her entire pregnancy so far.

Kim K. has vigorously denied the charges.

"She's still getting injections even though she’s seven months pregnant," an insider told In Touch magazine.

It's all about the pretty with Kim, if you believe the article:

"She’s become more neurotic than ever about her looks," a family insider tells the magazine.
"She'll do anything to be beautiful."

We're not sure about the Botox allegations. But please take a look at this recent pic of the star. You CAN see the 11 lines right between the eyebrows. If Kim had Botox injected there, those frown lines would NOT be visible. Plus, the 11 lines are exactly where shots of Botox are placed first. It's the most common site to want to make less visible.
It would appear to us as a casual observer, that lovely Kim might have filler injections in her lips, most commonly placed there with Restylane. And believe it or not.....Botox + Restylane are OKAY for a pregnant woman to receive.

We went to the best source---RealSelf.com---a website that provides "visitors everything they need to know to make a confident decision about cosmetic procedures -- from braces to Botox."

One woman had gotten Botox before she found out she was pregnant.  The Real Self experts responded:

"Botox in cosmetic doses is extremely unlikely to have caused any harm to your baby. Restylane is even less likely to have resulted in any problems. Maternal stress, however, can contribute to birth defects so please stop worrying. I hope this forum places you at ease and I wish you an uneventful pregnancy - congratulations."
Bryan K. Chen, MD.

"Hi, as the other practitioners have stated, the Botox should not have any affect on your baby. We were recently asked in a seminar if Botox and Restylane were safe for pregnant women, how come no physician will inject during pregnancy? The answer is that when it comes to pregnant and breastfeeding women, anything that isn't absolutely necessary for proper health (when it comes to pharmaceuticals) is not administered. It's simply a liability issue."
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

We all wish Kim K + Kanye a happy + healthy baby!

Ageless Derma Combines Stem Cells + Peptides For Super Anti-Wrinkle Cream

We always talk about the beauty science when it produces pretty significant results. When we open a new jar of skin care cream or serum, we hope + pray that the ingredients will actually DO something important and effective for our complexions. Sure, most brands make huge promises, but only a few really come through.

 

Today, we are studying the Ageless Derma skin care line. We are intrigued by the company because their experts have been able to include the Swiss apple stem cell extract called PhytoCellTec in their elegant creams that work to delay the aging process.

We have enjoyed trying the Ageless Derma Stem Cell and Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Cream ($65, at AgelessDerma).

This is a luxurious product formulated with 7 key anti-aging properties(including the stem cells):
Argireline®
Matrixyl 3000 Sodium
Hyaluronate Syn®-Coll - Peptides that stimulate
Collagen synthesis
Vialox Powder-PentaPeptide-3
CoenzymeQ 10.

We have found the Stem Cell and Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Cream to be a very fine skin care product. It tightens and lessens the appearance of wrinkles. It leaves skin smooth and with a radiant glow.

We would highly recommend the Ageless Derma line.

Sunscreen For The Face: How To Wear It With Foundation

We know a lot of sun worshippers who use the same sunscreen for their bodies as on their faces.

Maybe you've tried that and broken out in zits. So you skip the sunscreen and just put on foundation, hoping that this makeup layer would be enough to protect you from those harsh summer rays.

Well, the skin experts out there can't stress enough that sunscreen is a MUST, on the face + body.

Neutrogena has a great light facial suncreen that does the job. And it won't cause break-outs:

Neutrogena Clear Face Break-Out Free Liquid-Lotion Sunblock SPF 30 ($11.99, at Walgreens). This one has a very good SPF at 30 and is oil-free and NOT greasy. It comes in liquid lotion form. And it's also fine for sun protection on the body.

Nashville star Hayden Panettiere, a Neutrogena spokesperson also LOVES this stuff:

"Always wear a daily moisturizer with built in SPF — even when it is cloudy," she says. "I love the Neutrogena Clear Face sunscreen ($12) because I always break out from sunscreen, but you don’t want to end up with a sunburn and your skin peeling off."

Now, here are some tips to wear sunscreen with makeup:

1.  Apply the sunscreen FIRST. Put on a thin layer, about 1/4 tsp. for the face. Allow it to soak in and dry.

2.  Then put on your foundation as usual. And if your makeup has an SPF, even better. You're good to go!

Celebs In Hot Western Studded Ankle Boots: Get The Look For Less!!

If you can't let go of wearing your sassy cowgirl boots from past cold winter days, try on a pair of  western studded ankle boots. This is a HOT celebrity trend we've been noticing for weeks now.

These sexy, shoe-boots look great with jeans, leggings and shorts.

Famous faces like model Alessandra Ambrosio, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Hilary Duff, Jessica Alba, and many others have led the spring/summer trend.

Their choice of western footwear---the Isabel Marant Caleen Studded Leather-Concealed-Wedge Boots. Not cheap, either at $890, but oh-so-gorgeous!

Have no fear, ladies! We have found a great look for less! Check this out!!! Our copy-cat western studded ankle boot.

We found it on Amazon for just $23.40!!. And it's cute, also (photo below).

We like this trend. We want a pair, too!

Ivanka Trump Keeps These 5 Beauty Products Handy At All Times

We often wonder what beauty + skin care products the very wealthy ladies use. And this time, we're zeroing in on successful businesswoman Ivanka Trump.

 

She has a list of beauty must-haves. And here they are, courtesy of the NYTimes.com:

 

"I don’t leave home without a Tammy Fender moisturizer, La Roche-Posay’s Anthelios sunscreen, ChapStick classic lip balm, Trish McEvoy High Volume Mascara and Estée Lauder Smoothing Crème Concealer."

 

There you have it. It's a brief beauty list, and not the most expensive collection of products around. But still, an interesting gathering of brands.

The only item we have in common with Miss Ivanka Trump
is ChapStick classic lip balm. We, too, are big fans of the old-time favorite and don't leave home without it!
How about you?

Do you have Ivanka's 5 beauty products in YOUR makeup bag?

Mariah Carey Live On GMA: Kills It With Killer Arms!!

Okay...so there were a few diva moments, but all in all, a GREAT performance by Mariah Carey on GMA's Summer Concert Series Kick-Off this morning!!

Not only was the superstar killin' it with 'We Belong Together' and 'Beautiful' with Miguel, but we also noticed:

Miss Mariah is in fab shape and sang it LIVE with killer arms!

Check it out-----Mimi has terrifically toned arms... NO dingle-dangle. We all know that Mariah is not a gym freak, or at least doesn't strike us a gal who is very athletic, but maybe we are wrong. Her biceps + triceps are beautifully toned, and that's not an easy feat for ANY woman OVER 40.

You can see how amazing her arms look during the 'We Belong Together' performance.

See it here on YouTube.

Check out our BeautyTipToday archive for these killer arms tips:
http://www.beautytiptoday.com/2008/07/tone-triceps-and-biceps-with-this.html.

Ashieda Beauty Nectar: Drinking Your Way To Beautiful Skin

Can you really enjoy a bottle of yummy beauty nectar and maintain a healthy, youthful complexion?

The Ashieda beauty company says, "Yes, you can!"

Think about it.....A 100% natural, anti-aging cocktail that's effective at boosting collagen production, balancing skin tone and diminishing the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles.

Collagen, Kiwi seed extract, Vitamin C and Resveratrol are key beauty players in this collagen cocktail.

 

ASHIEDA BEAUTY NECTAR is available at Ashieda.com. Beauty Nectar Collagen Drink ($39.99, 1 box, 10 days).

The beauty science is there and the clinical studies have been done.

Beauty Nectar helps the skin to:

Retain water in the complexion
Enhance the important moisturizing ratio
Increase skin firmness + elasticity
Form a key screen-protecting barrier

California dermatologist Dr. Heidi Gilchrist, MD , gives Ashieda's Beauty Nectar the green light:

"Ashieda’s Beauty Nectar is a very potent nutricosmeceutical supplement that has shown clinically relevant improvements in skin suppleness, tone, and brightness.

"Much like taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements to improve the collagen in joint cartilage, Ashieda’s Beauty Nectar provides the building blocks of collagen for skin."

We think this is a super, yummy way to get your beauty boost of essential vitamins, proteins + anti-oxidants for healthy, youthful, glowing skin.

Drink me, and you will be pretty.