Kevyn Aucoin's Eyelash Curler Remains One Of The Best In The Beauty Biz!

Kevyn Aucoin was a brilliant celebrity makeup artist. Sadly, he passed away in 2002. Still, his line of beauty tools and makeup remain some of the BEST in the beauty biz, especially this one:

Kevyn Aucoin The Eyelash Curler ($20, at Beauty.com).

Lots of professional makeup artists rely on Kevyn Aucoin's eyelash curler. Even Mary Phillips, one of Jennifer Lopez' makeup pros, says this one is the finest for a few reasons:

"This is so effective at curling lashes and fits really well to different eye shapes. The curl lasts all day and the curler itself lasts a long time."


Well, if that isn't a ringing endorsement, we don't what is!.

We think Mary hit the nail on the head.

We have found that certain lash curlers do NOT always fit our deep-set almond eye shape and brow bone structure.

We are still looking for the PERFECT eyelash curler, and we are going to try Kevyn Aucoin's.

What's your favorite lash curler?

Get Sexy Sofia's Faux Snakeskin Clutch For A Lot Cheaper!

Faux leather snakeskin clutches are so HOT this summer season. All you have to do is look at sexy Sofia Vergara toting one around.

There she is at a red carpet event in NYC on June 4th. She looks amazing from head-to-toe!

Check out her Stella McCartney faux python clutch!! It's gorgeous. Okay....not readily affordable for most of us. The clutch can be yours for $1,075 here.

It's the fab Falabella bag, carefully constructed from faux python skin with gold chain link trim.

We found a copycat faux snakeskin clutch that will look great with your summer style and won't break your budget:

It's from amiclubwear.
Snake Textured Oversized Envelope Clutch Handbag ($39.99).
\Good news---35% off the amiclubwear site. Use code sandal35.

Shakira Uses These In The Shower For Smooth, Supple Skin

Singing sensation Shakira does it for radiant, healthy skin from head-to-toe.

 

We talk about EXFOLIATION all the time. It is so-oooooo key to maintaining beautiful skin:

 

1. Removes dead skin cells.

2. Increases circulation.

3. Improves skin tone + delivers that glow

 

The simplest way to exfoliate is by manually scrubbing with a circular motion.

Shakira's favorite beauty product are Exfoliating Gloves by Parissa ($6.99, at CVS). These bath time mitts are formulated with azulene oil to keep skin soft + supple. Azulene oil helps inhibit ingrown hairs + encourages cell stimulation. It comes from the chamomile plant.
The sexy coach from The Voice tells OK Magazine this:

"I use (them) every day in the shower."

We think this is an effective + cheap beauty tip!!

When Bad Beauty/Style Happens To Nice People

Well, where can we start?

Just a couple of recent photos showing Ivana Trump, the former wife of business mogul Donald Trump, out on the town meeting up with her younger boyfriend.

We are all for the cougar playfulness BUT----the childish blue wig belongs on younger Amanda Bynes (27), NOT on a 64-year-old woman of power and status.

If anyone saw their mother in this, they would be embarrassed. Poor Ivanka Trump, her daughter. Don't even get us started on the black leather jumpsuit and blue feather boa.

Famous makeup artist Sandy Linter says you CAN try all the wacky beauty/style ideas when you're very young:

In your 20's:
Do experiment with color
"Crazy yellow eyeshadow? You can pull it off!" at this age, Sandy told People mag. "Break all the rules."

When you're OVER 40, well, try to stay within the beauty speed limit.

In your 50s + beyond....Sandy has these smart beauty tips :

1. DO Go For The Glow!!! Sandy says that a deeper foundation color and blush "warm up the skin and make you look younger."

2. DO Wear Natural Eye Makeup Sandy advises that you keep eyes fresh-looking with brown eyeliner, instead of black, And don't overdose on the mascara. Don't go more than one or two coats.

3. DON'T Stop Wearing Makeup Sandy says we all could benefit by putting on a little glamour. "A lot of women have it drilled into them, that less is more, but no! You still need makeup, just with a lighter touch."

4. DON'T Powder Your Cheeks Sandy says you don't need to go there, or it can look weird. "It makes you look like you're wearing a mask."

Become A Bronze Beach Babe The Safe Way: Spray It On!

The folks at Victoria's Secret sure know what sexy is! And now their beauty department has come up with a brand new bronzing self-tanner:

Instant Bronzing Tinted Body Spray ($15, at victoriassecret.com).

This one's enriched with soothing aloe, and delivers a streak-free application. You will get naturally-bronzed. And that ain't  a bad thing, ladies.

Our friend just tried this out and claims it's a great instant self-tanner. Head-to-toe airbrushed golden perfection!

We all want a deep, rich tan for summer. And playing it safe, doesn't hurt, either.

Ashlee Simpson Shows Off Longer Wavy Blonde Locks For Summer

We've always been more of an Ashlee Simpson fan when it comes to the striking Simpson sisters. Don't get us wrong, Jessica is in a league of her own. But we like that Ashlee takes beauty chances.

Look at her chameleon-like hairstyles. She goes from long to short to super-cropped to auburn to black and back, again.

At the moment, the gorgeous star has returned to sexy, longer, wavy blonde locks. There she is at a recent red carpet event for Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Lip Lounge in Hollywood, California.

We LOVE her California blonde image:

Do you take beauty chances like Ashlee Simpson?

Eye Makeup Removal Is No Fun----Until Now!

Let's face it......trying to get makeup off can be a real pain, especially when it comes to eye makeup.

You don't want to spend tons of time trying to make it disappear. That's why we suggest trying Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads. It quickly + simply attacks all your cosmetics, even the stubborn water-proof makeup.

We found some at Ulta for $8.49. You get 120 pads in a tub.

We think this is a GOOD beauty buy!