Mad For Mod!! Black And White Awning Stripes Hot For Spring/Summer 2013!!

These ain't your mama's mod stripes.

Oh, no! It's mod madness in strong, sharp black + white stripes for Spring/Summer 2013! Designers Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney + Michael Kors have all opted for the bold beauty of it.

And we've been seeing the head-turning style just about everywhere---from high-end to low-end.

Kim Kardashian has been captured in lots of paparazzi photos wearing the stripes, and two-toned black + white look for months now. The expectant reality star LOVES black + white fashion, and we must admit, Kim K wears it well.

 

When you put on the new black + white mod, get ready to be noticed, ladies. If you're kind of shy wearing it from head-to-toe, then try the big stripes in smaller doses---like a top or bottom or on accessories.

 Black + White Stripe Maxi Dress ($34, at Venus.com).



Cutout Back Striped Shirt ($22.80, at Forever21).

Rachel Zoe's Quick Beauty Tip For An Instant Eye Lift

Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe has a clever solution to a common beauty problem:

Puffy eyes and/or bags and circles.

She likes Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Gel Pads ($30, at Beauty.com).

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We think the results look natural + effective on 41-year-old Rachel.

So, what's in Skyn?

These pads contain hydrolized elastin, a beauty ingredient that delivers an instant toning + firming effect on the delicate skin under the eyes.

The puffy eye busters are easy to use, too:

"Remove backing and apply gel side to under eye are for 10 minutes.
After treatment, gently peel away patch and follow with Icelandic Relief Eye Cream.
Use once a week or whenever you need a quick fix!"

Hey, we're all for the quick beauty fix!

How about you?

Would you shell out $30 for an instant eye lift?

Beyonce, Gwyneth + J.Lo Love A Gorgeous Grey Mani

The color grey is known as a neutral. It's a classic shade, usually thought of for fashion + accessories.

 

At the moment, gorgeous grey is all over the beautiful nails of celebrities like Beyoncé, Gwyneth + J.Lo.

A grey mani looks right on all skin tones. It's edgy + elegant at the same time.

To get the celebrity look, try one of our faves:

L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Nail Color in Greycian Goddess ($5.99, at CVS).

Opaque + opulent!

How To Get Ciara's Clear Luminous Complexion: Two Key Products

Ciara is one star who enjoys changing up her look. But one thing remains a constant:

 

Ciara has a gorgeous, clear complexion.

 

So, how does the sexy singer avoid the break-outs and uneven skin tone?

 

Ciara recently shared one of her 2 best beauty tips with Elle magazine:

 

"The combo of Revision Vitamin C and Cetaphil Moisturizer prevents dark spots and gives my skin a glow," Ciara revealed to the mag.

 

We found it on the cheap at Amazon. Retails for $95. It's only $52.22 at Amazon.

 

 

 

Maybe the talented star is on to something. Look at what the Revision lotion claims to do:

• Contains THD Ascorbate, a very powerful form of Vitamin C
• Brightens dull skin
• Provides a full line-up of antioxidants, including Vitamin E and Coenzyme Q10
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Includes the latest stabilization and delivery technologies
• Moisturizes and conditions skin with naturally derived Squalane

Then there's the old classic---Cetaphil Moisturizer ($10.49, at Walgreens.

This is a lovely, nourishing skin care lotion that's great for everyday wear:

Helps restore skin's natural protective barrier.
Keeps skin moisturized and hydrated.
Non-greasy formula leaves skin immediately soft and smooth.

 

Madonna Almost 55: Critics Say Filling Up On Too Much Filler

The musical legend herself, Madonna, turns 55-years-old on August 16th.

Here she is over the weekend at the 'Sound of Change 2013' concert at London's Twickenham Stadium.

There are a ton of critics wondering why Madge's face is so swollen. Yeah...it's probably the filler, but so what. It will slowly settle in, and she will look even better.

We happen to think the 'material girl' is fighting off the signs of aging in one fell swoop. In other words, Madonna looks youthful + healthy.

We find most Hollywood stars filling + filling BEFORE age 40, and some of them looking quite ridiculous. We like to think that AFTER age 40, a woman has the right to start 'messing' with her face + body should she choose to. Hopefully, the best surgeon/dermatologist is found and the patient doesn't go overboard with too many procedures/treatments. Er....like model Janice Dickinson.

Filler is only temporary, each injection lasting only about 4 months. It's safe, mostly pain-free and perfect for women whose faces have begun to hollow out and sag a bit.

Restylane + Perlane are preferred volumizing fillers that can go deeply and plump up aging contours of the face.

These popular cosmetic injectables can correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, by adding fullness and volume to the skin.

(Learn more about the Restylane family of injectable gels here).

Model Christie Brinkley at 59 looks freakin' amazing. Is she a filler girl? We can't prove it, but she looks plumped up in a great way.

Not easy to turn 40, and beyond that......Only a lucky few can maintain and get it right, precisely.

What do you think?

Would you say YES to cosmetic fillers to try and look younger?

Will You Make It Perfectly Plum For Summer? Kissable Lips Go Deep....

Kim Kardashian was one of the first celebrities to try the plum lip trend on for summer. The pregnant reality star showed off her merlot shade during the famous Met Gala last month. Of course, most folks didn't even notice the dark pout, because her almost hideous Givenchy gown unfortunately sucked up all the oxygen in the room.

Still, the deep merlot lips were on parade, and Kim K. isn't the only famous face jumping on the glam trend.

You're either going to LOVE this look or despise it.

We're on the fence about deep lip color, especially in the very hot summer. For some strange reason, deep lipstick shades like wine, merlot--anything in the plum family, appear to be a bit heavy for summer, in our most humble opinion. And yet, we are starting to see the perfectly plum pout on a lot of red carpets in 80-plus temperatures.

Try Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Plum Scene ($19, at Beauty.com).

This is a long-lasting high-pigmented lipstick.

Kerry Washington has also been snapped wearing a plum-licious deep shade on those warm evenings.
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And Charlize Theron has also put on the dramatic plum-family lip color.

Let's put it this way.....You can't stop looking at a woman with a perfectly plum pout.

Will you try some on this summer?

Celebs Choosing Ripped Boyfriend Jeans But Not Christie Brinkley

 






































Maybe it's the age factor. Lately, we're seeing the celeb circuit heading out in ripped boyfriend jeans. Sexy stars like Jessica Biel, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Lea Michelle are 'all torn up.' So to speak.

Of course, these celebrities are in their 20s + 30s.

Then, there's the legendary model herself--Christie Brinkley in an un-ripped pair at age 59. No--this isn't a typo. The blonde beauty turns 60 next February. Yeah, life is certainly unfair.

Christie's jeans look GAP to us, but we are not 100% sure. We like the entire, polished look. She is of course, the classic UPTOWN GIRL.

Then again, we also like the ripped, baggy destroyed look on Jessica Biel, especially.

She's strolling around in All Saints Patch Casey Jeans ($160 a pair--check 'em out above + below).