Julia Roberts With Messy Side-Swept Bangs And Bun In Leopard Print Dress: Good Or Bad?

We LOVE movie icon Julia Roberts. BUT---We were NOT lovin' the look the glamazon hit the red carpet on at the Palm Springs International Film Festival last night.

It seems like all the style critics are giving the Osage County star BIG raves for her loose, leopard print shift and messy, side-swept bangs + bun. We know....Julia is fashion savvy at the comfortable, classic, chic ensemble, but this thing appears to be an expensive house coat.

Forgive us.

And don't even get us started on her hair. Julia Roberts has ALWAYS been envied for her auburn, healthy, shiny, long locks, but this look has failed in our humble opinion.

The trendy, messy bun is HOT this season, but hers only looks pretty from the back.

My, my. Now we sound like the ladies on E!s Fashion Police. Picky, picky, picky.

We're just sayin....NOT our fave look for the supremely talented actress. That's all.

Julia seems to be trying to channel Rene Russo's sexy, auburn hair in the Thomas Crown Affair movie.

But no one does sexy hair + sideswept bangs better than Rene Russo.

Julia should have tried a modern French twist like Rene rocked it in the 1999 flick:

So, what do you think? Is Juia Roberts' leopard print dress and messy bun a GOOD or BAD thing?

Exuviance DePuffing Eye Serum Could Help All Of Us---Even Celebs

Most women we know suffer from dark, under eye circles, puffiness or bags. And if you don't try and cover these unattractive eye areas, well, the common beauty problem looks even worse.

Look at a very recent photo of the always glamorous Kim Kardashian. She decided NOT to wear anything on her tired eyes. And, yeah, she DOES look tired.

Even with her lovey bone structure + perfect brows, Kim does not have her public game face on.

Of course, we could all benefit from under eye concealer + foundation. But the smart thing to do first, is attack tired eyes from beneath the surface.

An excellent choice is the Exuviance DePuffing Eye Serum( $70 at amazon.com).  The high potency complex of  citrus + peptides comes in a cool-looking triple-micro-roller pen that massages and tones the entire eye area, flattening bags, boosting circulation and brightening the delicate skin around the eye.

This stuff will allow you to look refreshed + rested, thanks to the company's patented NeoGlucosamine that helps to "provide a supportive cushion for collagen and elastin."

Big Butts--Fake Or Real: Hot Trend For 2014?

It appears that big butt selfies are everywhere these days, and now they're popping up, again, in 2014.

We ALL saw the post baby, look-at-me selfie of new mama Kim Kardashian back in October of 2013. The photo taken by herself caused a global reaction.

Forgive us......Here it is, once more:

We are certainly NOT here to judge. Kim's abundant booty might be a bit disproportional to some, but to others, it's a dream body.

But, is it real? Or is it fake?

We are NOT sure. It looks un-real. But before you decide--Take a peek at this 20-year-old New York City gal who is also taking selfie after selfie of her fit, rounded behind in 2014, and collecting 1.3 MILLION Instagram followers. One of her celebrity fans is none other than Rihanna.

Jen Selter REALLY works out, because she records many moments in the gym with tons of selfies. Plus, others are snapping her photos, too. By the way....We have NEVER seen Kim Kardashian doing squats, but this gal, Jen does them:

And she appears to engage in a tough work-out routine.

So, here we go, again. Jen, like Kim K, also has her critics. She, too, is accused of having a FAKE booty.

Jen claims that her now famous butt just got bigger when she started working out at the gym.

At 20, most butts look amazing. The only thing that had our ears perk up, was this little fact:

Jen once worked part-time at a plastic surgeon's office.

No. That doesn't mean anything, but we put it out there.

If you would like to develop a gorgeous, round butt like Jen Selter's, then check out the Instagram star right here at the gym. And this one, too--here.

Reign In Those Winter Fly-Aways And Frizz With This Drugstore Brand

You know it's winter when your hair looks dull, dry and full of frizz.

Sure, there are tons of products out there designed to STOP all the damage done to your thirsty locks, but you also don't want to break the bank to look like a million bucks.

We have a great anti-frizz product that promises to bring out the super, healthy gloss in your . Plus, it ONLY costs $6 at your local drugstore:

got2b Glossy Anti-Frizz Shine Serum.

We found it for $4.97 here. This got2b shine serum is alcohol-free and packed with conditioning agents. This stuff tames those fly-aways, frizz and the dullness right off your gorgeous head.

Who doesn't like shiny hair?

We all do. But we also don't like shine serums that leave our locks gummy-feeling + oily-looking.

Now's the time to give this drugstore bottle a try, to see if it works in the cold, dry winter air.

Remember with a shine serum, you don't need a lot. "A little goes a long way," as the saying goes.

Erase Your Big Pores Instantly In 2014!! Well, Sort Of...

If we could, we would ERASE our big pores on our oily face for 2014!

Yup. That would be our New Year's resolution.

We wish it were that easy.

Or is it?

Well, what if we told you that you COULD minimize those enlarged, pesky pores INSTANTLY with one, beauty product?!

You have to think high-definition, ladies. We're talking about makeup that is designed specifically for those up close + personal moments, and it doesn't have to mean necessarily for the big screen.

We cannot imagine how women who make a living in front of the  high-tech, super sharp imagery of TV and the movies feel when every pore on their face is magnified for the world to see. And it's tougher for those of us OVER 40, because great, youthful complexions are not a given. Most of us have to work at it.

There is one beauty product that CAN make a difference. Okay....it's not cheap, but at $34, this little tub will last for months + months.

We're talking about Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder. We found some at Sephora. And we are going to invest in a tub of it for 2014.

What's so captivating about a pore-erasing powder?

Well, this one by Make Up For Ever does the job! HD Microfinish Powder is silky, lightweight, + great for EVERY skin tone. It's translucent and formulated with "100% mineral silica. It softens the appearance of imperfections, fine lines, and pores and completely evens out the complexion for a glowing, radiant look."

And you can wear this picture-perfect pore-erasing powder with foundation OR without.

Professional makeup artists all know this little tub of HD can make a flawless complexion appear, even when you're trying to hide some common imperfections.

Now that's a smart beauty buy for 2014.

The HOT New Color For 2014 Is Radiant Orchid: Great For Beauty + Fashion!

This is it! Radiant Orchid is THE color for 2014.

Last year it was emerald.

So, what does orchid represent to the world?

The Pantone Color Institute talks about it here, from their website:

"Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society."

"An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.".

Radiant Orchid by the Pantone Color Institute

 

Orchid is GORGEOUS for beauty + fashion!! And pretty baubles, too.

The shade which blends, fuchsia with purple + pink undertones is quite flattering to one's complexion and nails.

So look for orchid makeup to really hit the market soon.

The Spring 2014 runways featured Radiant Orchid. And you will see variations of this beautiful color wherever you shop in the new year.

Check out Glee's Lea Michele in a double-breasted trench coat by Ted Baker London back in early September. She was rockin' the orchid trend then. And we like the pretty pop of color!

 

 

We think Smashbox O Glow features a lovely orchid-shaded blush + gloss, $26 at Sephora.

Get Gucci Girl Curls Like Blake Lively For New Year's Eve Parties

Blake Lively, like Gisele Bundchen, has incredible, long, big hair!

So many women want those Veronica Lake curls, waves and volume.

We were surprised to learn that beautiful Blake, the new face of Gucci,  likes to do her OWN hair + makeup.

Yeah, right.

Well, according to an interview with the star by The Cut, this is what she revealed:

You’re known for doing your own styling for events. What is your approach to beauty?
I like doing my own makeup and hair for events. I think it’s fun.

Do you ever watch YouTube videos for makeup tips?

No. I actually didn’t know you could do that. I watch YouTube for lots of dog videos. Have you seen the hound and the orangutan? I want an orangutan so bad. It's so cute. [Laughs.]

It is so cute!

I didn’t know they did [makeup] on YouTube. But I’m luckily through doing photo shoots, I get to work with so many amazing hair and makeup artists. That’s my version of YouTube. How do you do Veronica Lake hair? And like, today, with Serge Normant, I get to ask him, How do you do that? What did you do?

Well, if you want those high glam Gucci girl curls like Blake's, we DO suggest, you look around YouTube for great how-to's.

Check out asksash88 for Blake Lively curls. And get ready for New Year's Eve parties!!