How To Get Your Skin To Glow Even In The Cold Winter Air

Who doesn't want skin that appears smoother, brighter + more refined with that healthy glow.....especially during the dead of winter?

Over here in New England you can feel the brittle, dryness in the cruel December air. And you can imagine what it's doing to your complexion each time you face the elements.

But you do need to get rid of those dead skin cells Yes...even in winter, EXFOLIATION is key

And for those of you with dry skin to begin with, well, you're looking for a hydrating cleanser that won't strip your complexion or leave it feeling as tight as a drum.

So, we recommend this drugstore fave:
RevitaLift^® Radiant Smoothing Cream Cleanser.

We found a 5 fl. oz. tube at Walmart for $5.97.

This stuff feels silky + luxurious when you wash your face with it. It's a foaming, creamy cleanser packed with revitalizing Vitamin C that produces a rich, soft lather that removes grease, grime, dead cells, impurities, etc.

You will notice your skin GLOW even in the cold, winter air....

Baby, it's cold outside!

Take care.

Make It MAC No. 217 For Best Blended Eye Shadow

When it comes to beauty tools are you cheap?

We admit, we are....

For instance, we have gone through so-ooo many eyelash curlers, because we don't want to invest in a really good one that might cost more than $7....The Kevin Aucoin Eyelash Curler costs about $21, but the makeup pros say it's WORTH it.

As far as eye shadow brushes, well, we use tons of cotton swabs to blend it all in, or those ghastly, cheesy, tiny foam applicator swabs that come in eye shadow compacts.

But that is so wrong. The best-n-the-biz suggest the MAC No. 217 Eye Shadow Brush. It retails for $24 at MACcosmetics.com. It's another excellent beauty tool investment. And this time--we ARE going to splurge.

It's JUST an eye shadow brush, you say. True, but there are favorites among the professionals, and celeb artist Anthea King says the MAC No. 217 is a must-buy, according to InStyle magazine.
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'The slightly rounded shape + bristles (just fluffy enough) blend shadows like a dream so,' "you don't see any harsh lines."

A high-quality eye shadow brush really helps create a gorgeous smoky eye, and this expensive brush is made of the finest materials, so they say.

A good buy for 2014!

Baby #3 On The Way And Gwen Stefani Still Peroxide Perfect Chic!

It's no surprise that we adore Gwen Stefani. We write about her a number of times.

And we're blown away by her peroxide perfect hair, beautiful makeup + pregnancy chic. Okay.....the red lips might be a bit much, but they are Gwen's signature look.

The talented star is expanding her brood. We believe she might be about 6 months pregnant. That's what we hear. We just love her style, especially as a woman expecting.

 

 

We think if Kim Kardashian had adopted a similar, elegant look while pregnant, instead of trying to squeeze into non-flattering fashions + tight shoes, Kim would have been applauded and respected more. Just look at the difference:

What's even more incredible is Gwen's bombshell blonde locks. Not one root is showing. And she's crazy about the peroxide perfection. She touches them up with a Q-tip every 10 days, That's how Marilyn Monroe kept bleach-tastic, and Gwen says she is doing the same beauty routine.

If you're high maintenance for staying super blonde, then use the conditioner Gwen likes. Her stylist Danilo uses this stuff, and we found a bottle for just $6.27 at amazon.com!

Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Bb Creme 5.1 Fl Oz.

It's a beauty balm for your hair. It SMOOTHs away the roughness and keeps frizz + strays at bay.

Amanda Seyfried Uses Expensive Night Cream For Beautiful Skin

At age 28, you wouldn't think about applying an anti-aging cream before bedtime, but that's exactly what this young, gorgeous star does.

Amanda Seyfried has a great complexion, and she is well aware of the big, movie screen and how it magnifies every, little imperfection.

Maybe that is why she's already adopted a serious nighttime routine to maintain what she's got. Smart girl!

The only little thing is.....Amanda goes high end to pamper her pretty face.

Oh yeah....This small jar is out of our beauty budget for the moment. It retails for $525 for 1 oz. at Nordstrom's:

Cle de Peau Beaute La Crème.

Luxurious, for sure.

So, what's in Amanda's major beauty splurge?

The company says it here:

 4MSK: Exclusive to Clé de Peau Beauté, a superior brightening ingredient that inhibits melanin activation.
- Retinol ACE: Improves skin's ability to counteract wrinkles.

Amanda tells Star magazine about Cle de Peau Beaute La Crème:

"I put this on at night and massage the sh-t out of my face!"
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LOL...

Would you spend $525 for a night cream if you could afford to?

It would make for a very elegant holiday gift.

Blunt Bangs And 5 Celebs Who Won't Grow Theirs Out Anytime Soon

Celebrity stylist Robert Vetica recently tweeted about "THE EVOLUTION OF #BANGS. There is nothing new about it, actually bangs have a long history. #wecametomakeaBANG! pic.twitter.com/5YjdWGfWBH."

And boy, is he right!

Bangs seem to go in + out of style, but actually, bangs NEVER fade away from fashion.

Blunt bangs have been the HOT trend this year.

Would you rock the blunt look for the holiday season?

We tweeted back to @VeticaSalons this--

"Luv them because bangs allow u to look younger. Bangs let thin brows look fuller. Great Bangs = perfect frame for the eyes."

So many celebs LOVE their full, straight across fringe. Check them out here.

Zooey Deschanel. Hannah Simone. Anna Faris. Naomi Campbell and Carol Alt.

This is a signature look for these 5 famous faces:

SJP Tells Andy Cohen That She Loves Her 'Capable' Hands

SJP's hands look fine to us. And she REALLY loves her 'capable hands,' despite what some gossip rags call witch hands. We will get to her admission to Andy Cohen in a bit.

Sarah Jessica Parker has thin, veiny hands.

So what?

Lots of attractive celebrities do, including Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Christie Brinkley, Pam Anderson, Meg Ryan, to name a few.

Often, slender women with lower body fat have hands where the skin is thinner and the veins protrude. Or female athletes sometimes have more muscular limbs and the veins pop out.

And there is also genetics. Maybe your mom has similar veiny hands. And as we age, the hands can appear 'bonier,' if you will.

We are in this club, too. And we were never bothered by our veiny hands until we saw gossip mags zeroing in on a celebrity's hands and finding fault with a single appendage.

How cruel + bizarre is that?!

Here's what SJP told host Andy Cohen of Watch What Happens Live earlier this week when she saw an article about her so-called witch hands:

"It was so ridiculous, so outrageous to me because, here's the thing — I will wrap this up — I love my hands. My hands, because they've always felt strong. I like that they weren't feminine, but they were like, you know, really capable… And they're my mom's hands. And I've always had super veiny hands, but this is how I was born!"

Can anything be done about one's veiny hands?

Yes....there are dermal fillers that can be injected to add volume to a bony hand, and therefore, make the veins blend in better.

We have not seen the celebs we mentioned here going for the injections, but sometimes we see a few hiding their hands like Christie + Madonna.

Shameful that women are attacked for simply trying to be themselves.

Check out SJP's admission to Andy Cohen here.

Lipsy's Kardashian Kollection For Brits Includes New Floral Body Con Dresses!

We hope the Kardashian sisters add the new, pretty floral body-con dresses we see for Lipsy to their US Sears kollection.

Seems to us, that the Kardashian Kollection for Brits is a bit more glam + stylish.

The K sisters have launched a new set of 14-pieces for the UK's Lipsy, high-street chain store. Across the pond, women will be able to find bold floral prints, lace, lady-like pencil skirts, biker jackets and more, all in the Kardashian Kollection label.

We think the figure-hugging styles look fab on Kim, Kourtney + Klhoe.  And all 3 have different body types.

Khloe spoke to glamourmagazine.co.uk about the sisters' success with their collection for British women:

"It's such a fun, flirty brand", Khloe told Glamour. "Like Lipsy, my sisters and I are all about empowering women to feel confident in their clothes".

 

Khloe goes on to say, that it was their momma Kris,  who played a big role in shaping their style sense:

"Our mom definitely played a huge part in our love of fashion from an early age. I have always thought she is one of the most stylish women I know."



For the lucky ladies in the UK, The Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy will be available on lipsy. co.uk from December 23rd, and in stores from December 29th.

Check out the current Lipsy lookbook right here K-fans.