Can Castor Oil Really Help Your Brows And Lashes Grow Faster Naturally?

We ALWAYS talk about trying to grow thicker, fuller brows in a natural way.

Well, we have found yet another beauty tip for helping brows, plus lashes start sprouting like crazy. Okay....it will take weeks for the results to show up, but this popular + exotic YouTube sensation swears this stuff works!!

Her name is Farah Dhukai. We just happened to stumble on to her YouTube site a few months ago. And we are now a big fan of this Indian beauty expert.

She is quite striking with glossy, long, dark hair + eyes. She is often asked about her ethnic background. Farah explains it like this:

"I get asked this all the time haha ok technically, I’m Indian. My parents and their parents and so on were all born and raised in East Africa. My mom’s side is from Tanzania and my dads side is from Uganda. If you go back in time then we originate from Kutch, India. So, I like to say I’m East African Indian."

To get killer brows + lashes, you will only need 2 things:

1. a bottle of cold-pressed castor oil.
2. a lash/brow comb
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That's it....And, a bit of patience.

According to Farah, this is a beauty ritual to be done at nighttime before heading to sleep. She says that castor oil is an amazing, pure oil, full of  Vitamin E and other minerals that increase circulation to the hair follicles, stimulating healthy growth
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Take a look at Farah's YouTube demo here.

We're trying Farah's Indian beauty secret, too!

Keeping our fingers crossed for good luck!

Manicures 101: Lacquer VS. Polish--There Is A Difference

When writing about manicures + pedicures, we have often swapped the words 'lacquer' for 'polish.' But we have since learned, that "One of these two is not like the other."

Lacquer VS. Polish----There IS a difference. But does it matter which finish you choose for a great-looking mani?

Let's take a further look.

Nail professional Pattie Yankee gives these tips in the current issue of InStyle Beauty 2013:

Nail polish will always dry quicker. Polish is formulated with more solvents, the reason for the fast action.

Nail lacquer is an enamel. It contains more pigments. That allows for a smoother coverage, just at a slower rate.

So, we suppose it's really a matter of choice.

Try OPI Classic Nail Lacquer

here  ($9.00).

Or, try  Essie Nail Polish. This is also available at ULTA ($8.50).

Kim K Post-Baby Nose Job Seems Impossible Yet Nose Looks Different

Reality television's most famous face is that of Kim Kardashian's.

Let's be honest----She knows how to court the media and to shut them down when she sees fit. But lately, the cameras are all over the proud new mama with her recent, over-the-top engagement to rap star Kanye West.

Tongues have been wagging not only about Kim's post-baby weight loss, but also about her alleged new nose job, supposedly done AFTER she gave birth to baby daughter North on June 15th. The curious claim she dyed her hair blonde to take the attention away from her new nose refinement.

Well, we are certainly no expert, but her nose DOES appear shorter + more thinned out, with a subtle scoop to it. (see photo 3)

The most famous Kardashian has also been accused of undergoing a tummy tuck, major lipo, more butt injections, Botox + fillers all in the last few months while she was said to be in hiding. The first photo of the new mama appeared 2 months later on August 15th.

Could the Kardashian kutie have had a massive mommy makeover and recovered from all that in a matter of 4 months or so?

That seems impossible.

Anyway, here are a few photos BEFORE giving birth as a brunette and AFTER giving birth as a blonde.

Meantime.....Kim, Kourtney + Khloe are busy showing off their latest Kardashian Kollection at Sears. The collection has just officially landed on Instagram.com.

Black Or Camel, Pippa Wears The Cape For Autumn Quite Royally.....

When some of us think of the cape, we might say it's old-lady-ish, but after seeing the UK's Pippa Middleton donning one, well, the cape is looking very modern chic.
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Yes, Pippa wears a cape quite royally, so to speak.

Black or camel, military buttons or open style, the sister of Duchess Kate has nailed down her own fashion sense.

Would you slip a cape on for these crisp, windy autumn days?

You might want to think about trying one on.

Let's take a look at pretty Pippa:

We think the royal aunt to baby George looks gorgeous in her cape ensembles.

We used to think you had to be supermodel tall to pull off the elegance of a cape, but not so. Pippa is quite petite in stature and she's workin' it! The proportions are all right, in our opinion.

You can copy the Pippa cape effect without spending a royal bundle. The single-breasted black cape Pippa is wearing is by Leon Max and is on sale for 150 pounds, or  $240 US dollars

We found a pretty camel cape like Pippa's for a lot less on Ebay--Buy It Now for $35.99 + $10.00 shipping(Australia).

Most Effective Under Eye Concealer: Cream Stick Or Liquid Formula?

Let's face it.....Under eye concealer is an important step in most beauty routines.

No one likes dark shadows, sunken circles, or tired-looking peepers. So many of us reach for a bit of concealer to make the bad stuff disappear, and even up the skin tone.

For years, we applied concealer from a tube. You know the kind---the cream stick. It can look crease-y or crepey after a few hours of wear.

Then we stumbled onto a liquid formula, and we've never looked back.

A lot of professional makeup artists like Jake Bailey would agree:

"Liquid formulas absorb more easily under the eyes and cover circles without caking," he tells inStyle magazine.

Jake suggests choosing an under eye concealer consisting of an "opaque fluid with a peach base, which will help counteract the blue-gray tones."

Jake mentions MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible Cover Concealer at $29 a tube at Sephora.

There 14 shades to choose from. Not sure which one has the peach base, but we have learned that it's always best to select an under eye concealer a bit lighter than your natural skin tone.

Whatever you do during your daily makeup routine, DON'T skip the concealer. We ALL need a little.

And don't forget to blend, blend, blend!

Why You Need A Lash Comb To Complete The Perfect Eye

Wising for big, wide, sexy eyes with luscious lashes?

Then remember to buy 3 simple beauty tools:

1. a decent eyelash curler
2. good, black mascara
3. and an effective eyelash comb.

Don't even try to skip the comb. It might sound silly + old-fashioned, BUT, the lash comb was invented for intelligent reasons:

To create long, thick, buildable lashes, and to remove the clumps of mascara that ALWAYS seem to ruin the perfect set of eyes.

We don't care how expensive your volumizing mascara might be. Even the most expensive stuff can clump and 'glue' your lashes together. That creates an unnatural look, and not what we're striving for.

A lash comb can make all the difference. The key point to remember here, are the type of teeth featured on your comb. The plastic comb with the plastic teeth break easier and are tougher to clean.

Instead, look for lash combs that have gold-plated or silver plated metal teeth. The metal teeth seem to give superior separation. Separated lashes look longer, fuller, more natural, and widen the eye. Just clean the lash comb with alcohol on a cotton ball or tissue after each use.

And a lash comb is simple to use:

First, curl your lashes with an eyelash curler.
Second, begin applying thin coats of mascara at a time.
Then, take your eyelash comb and start separating, or combing through your wet lashes.
Comb from the roots upward, immediately after applying each coat.

Say hello to---long, thick, more uniform lashes. No more clumps or 'spider-looking' lashes.

Try perfectlash ($15.95).

The beauty of this comb is in its curved design with rounded sides. This comb has gold-plated and silver-plated teeth. The layered teeth glide easily through your lashes, separating them perfectly.

Nicole Richie Walks The Dog In Classic Style

We've said it many times before. Nicole Richie has great style. And we have proof.

Take a peek below. There's the fashion/jewelry designer walking her adorable pooch yesterday in west Hollywood:

Nicole just goes to show that you CAN'T go wrong with a crisp white shirt. Add a pair of wicked flare jeans, a classic red collegiate blazer with contrast trim, and you're on your way!

We found a cute copy-cat preppy blazer in Vamp Red from GAP for $88.

We LOVE Nicole's effortless chic fashion sense!