Plastic Surgeons Claim Patients Seeking Prettier Features Because Of Selfie Obsession

Have you ever taken a selfie?

We bet you have. Even our dorky self has snapped several photos looking for the BEST selfie to display. And the numbers show that nearly half (50%) of all U.S. adults have taken a selfie.

Plastic surgeons have been claiming recently, that photo-sharing has been boosting their business, because some individuals are not pleased looking at their selfies, which they often share on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and so forth.

Younger people certainly snap more selfies, and some of them are very critical about how they appear in photos, and yes, seek out plastic surgeons to get a smaller nose, higher brows, etc.

 It sounds crazy, but it isn't.

"Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts spoke about the topic today and admitted not always being too happy about her own selfies. Robin said that didn't mean she would resort to cosmetic enhancement, but that scrutinizing her own features was a very real reaction.

We agree with Robin Roberts. Photo-taking technology seems these days to be so crisp + microscopically accurate, that EVERY facial nook + cranny is exposed.

We are a lousy photographer, and yet, we are quite artistic, so trying to capture a decent selfie can be frustrating. But here is ours a few minutes ago. This was after 4 takes. The lighting is a bit bright, but this was the best selfie we could do.

Kim Kardashian is the QUEEN of the selfie hands down. This star NEVER seems to take a bad one, but the question might be: How many selfies did Kim take for this one photo, for example.

She also appears to have professionally applied makeup in many of her selfies.

 Plus, the famous reality star has been accused of photo-shopping her indoor body selfies.

 We're not sure about that. But Kim K seems to document her life in a series of daily selfies.

 Here are Kim Kardashian's Rules for Taking the Perfect Selfies:

  "You always need [your phone] to be a little bit higher than lower ... and know your angle," Kim explains in the video. "Know the lighting," friend Brittny adds. "And know duck face," Kardashian insists, "I love that because it gives you cheekbones."

 Check out Kim here on YouTube.

 So, are we all a bunch of narcissists?! Ah, yes....and no.

People just want to look their best. And selfies help shape one's identity, according to a few experts.

Kim Kardashian Shows Off 'Recycled' Fashion Look In Favorite Grey Skinnies

Kim Kardashian does NOT wear jeans as much as she used to, especially since hanging with fiance Kanye West.

But when the Vogue cover girl stepped out in L.A. last evening, she squeezed into her favorite grey skinnies, in a fashion look we've seen several times before.

That's okay, because we think it's a really good, relaxed ensemble for the busy, globe-trotting reality star.

Kim isn't the only celebrity who favors a pair of grey skinny jeans. Top paid model Gisele Bundchen puts on her grey skinnies over + over again!

Of course, wealthy celebrities can afford to buy expensive jeans, and in Kim's case, she is wearing Black Orchid's Black Jewel grey skinnies in Cashmere Wash.

We found the exact pair at TheTrendBoutique for $141 + free shipping. This style feature's the label's signature 5-pocket zipper fly style with studs on the back right pocket. This piece is cut slim through the thigh and skinny in the leg.

Here is Kim K last evening in grey skinnies, black leather jacket, taupe pumps

And here is the glam star back in November in the same look with a couple of fashion adjustments + blonde locks.

We like the entire look because grey is an excellent neutral. And when you wear the same color from head-to-toe, you appear slimmer + taller. In this case, a simple, loose grey tee-shirt + grey skinnies with taupe pumps.

If you order the Black orchid Kim jeans now, you will receive them in April. Have to pre-order, ladies.

St. Ives: Drugstore Cheap And Effective And Eva Mendes Loves The Apricot Scrub

Who hasn't tried a St. Ives skin care product at least once in their lives?
We figure that just about 99% of you got addicted to that cult classic--St. Ives Apricot Scrub. And yeah....actress Eva Mendes has said it's a favorite of hers.

Why not?

St. Ives is cheap + effective. This #1 selling scrub* contains 100% natural exfoliants to deep clean pores. Apricot Extract deep cleans pores while gently removing dull, dead skin cells to reveal smoother skin.

 Now---St. Ives is pushing their NEW moisturizing body sprays all over the media. Maybe Eva has tried these, too:

 St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion Spray ($8, at drugstores). We found cheaper at Target--$5.99!
Take dry, dull skin and make it super silky, soft in seconds. We LOVE the beauty concept of a spray moisturizer. Spritz, spritz, rub it in....and you're good-to-go! We're a lazy bunch, so we think this is great! Plus....St. Ives' comes in 3 yummy scents:

Coconut Milk + Orchid Extract 
Oatmeal + Shea Butter
Citrus + Vitamin C
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Of course, we choose the coconut scent, because we adore that familiar, beach-bathing aroma.

These sound springtime nice for tackling the dry, rough  spots we've all picked up during this long, ugly winter. The only con folks are saying about these body sprays---the stream shoots out cold, and kind of tough to deal with during these still frigid temps.

Man up, America. Spray fast and go!

Zoe Kravitz Creates Beauty Drama At "Divergent" Premiere

Zoe Kravitz did something a bit different for her latest red carpet look.

Instead of the typical black, cat eye, the young, pretty actress lightened it up with a lovely, gray/silver cat eye. It appears to be done with 2 eye shadows and possibly the stunning work by a professional makeup artist. It's a modern approach to a classic, sophisticated look.

Zoe stepped out in the sexy silver eye makeup with diamond chandeliers, tons more ear jewelry and an off-shoulder dress.

The only thing overdone, are too many earrings + nose ring, if we had to fault her on any fashion or beauty note.

Otherwise, we LOVE the full, natural eyebrows, nude lip, simple hair pulled back-in-a-bun and light foundation, so we can see her adorable freckles splashed across her nose.

Try the look with a duo eye shadow like NARS in Vent Glace ($35).

Would you rock a gray/silver cat eye?

For Big, Sexy Hair: Try The Driest Hairspray On The Market!

We all LOVE BIG, SEXY Hair! And the spring runways were showing just that---lots of touchable volume! Take a peek at Jenny Packham Spring 2014. (lotsa hair + romantic curls 'n waves)

There's a new hairspray in town  called, Big Sexy Hair (Get Layered) Flash Dry Thickening Hairspray. This is one of their great additions to the Big, Sexy Hair line.

We found it on SALe at BeautyBrands for only $8.99(8 oz. can), regularly retails for $17.98. Now that's a good budget buy!

So, what's so different about Flash Dry Thickening Hairspray?

The stuff can BOOST your hair's volume, thickness and hold. Plus it's got a buildable hold factor. It also adds shine, and it protects against protects against humidity, frizz, damaging UVA/UVB rays and static electricity!

And it's NOT sticky like some volumizing sprays. This one is packed with moisturizing agents allow for soft, big, touchable locks!

British Study Says Men Don't Really Like Women In Lots Of Makeup

Well, it's just one study, and it was conducted across the pond over in the UK.

And the results are rather interesting. Here's the big reveal with 3 key points:

1. The study found that men prefer women when they wear less make-up.

• 2. In many cases, men preferred the opposite sex to wear 40% fewer cosmetic products.
• 3. It also found women think fellow females look better in natural make-up.

Oh, really? We're not sure about that.

According to the British publication, Daily Mail, the results speak for themselves.

"The take home message from this study is that our ideas about what the opposite sex find attractive are often inaccurate, whether it relates to body size, weight, or even something like make-up use," continued Dr Alex Jones, a psychologist involved in the study.

"The misconceptions play a role in body image and self esteem issues and are sadly based on simple misunderstandings."

The study conducted at Bangor University will be published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology.

Okay....so gentlemen + most ladies, too, here are a bunch of celebs who got snapped WITHOUT makeup on.

If you all think this is really attractive, then well, we will just say nothing more. We think everyone looks even lovelier with mascara, blush, gloss, etc.

Lisa Rinna's Lips Look Larger Than Almost 4 Years After Lip Reduction Surgery

Maybe we just need better glasses, but we aren't alone in this thought. People have been remarking about Lisa Rinna's lips, again. Yes, the lips curiously look larger than when she had lip reduction surgery back in August 2010.

The sexy, former "Days of Our Lives" star said her voluptuous mouth made her who she was in Hollywood. But it was a bad filler called silicone that hardened her upper lip, creating an over-inflated, odd-looking shape to her pretty mouth. 

This is what she said one year ago on the "Today" show

"Here's the story: 25 years ago, I had my lips injected with silicone. Stupid thing to do at 24," Lisa told Hoda Kotb.

"I did it with my best girlfriend, so she and I go and we get our lips done," she continued. "Fine. I have it like that for my whole career, right? So then cut to a couple of years ago, I have a doctor remove as much as they possibly can because it got to the point where they were yucky. You know, they get hard. It's gross. So they are now whatever that was after they took out as much of the silicone as they could."

Lisa Rinna BEFORE surgery 2009

Lisa Rinna Post-surgery 1/2014

Now, one year later and Lisa's lips appear as large or almost as large as the silicone pair she had in 2009 and those 20-plus years prior.

Lisa Rinna Post-surgery 2/2014

So, what has Lisa possibly done?

She might have had, we emphasize 'might', a better filler injected, such as a Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers like Juvederm + Restylane. These fillers wear out after a few months.

We think Lisa Rinna's lips appear inflated, once again, but in a smoother, more natural way.

What do you think, dear readers?