Thursday, October 16, 2014

At 7 Years Older--American Idol Judge Paula Abdul Looks Even Younger Than Judge JLo!

We must admit that these American Idol judges---one former and one present, both look stunning for celebrities over 40.

Paula Abdul is 52, while JLo is 45.

Paula Abdul at 2014 Logie Awards, April 2014
And if we really had to tell the beauty truth, Paula Abdul is even younger looking than Jennifer Lopez. Plus the former A.I. judge is 7 years OLDER than JLo.

Jennifer Lopez at Billboard Music Awards, May 2014

Both are in fantastic, fit shape and share a dancer's profession.

We happened to catch Paula Abdul on the Today show yesterday morning, and we were blown away by how youthful + natural she appeared.

Not sure if it is a combo of light plastic surgery, fillers + Botox, but girlfriend looks amazing---ageless.

Take a peek for yourself here on Hulu.

And here on YouTube 2 years ago. Paula, of course, works out, but she's also into healthy, green shakes.

Watch Paula Abdul's new music video, "Check Yourself" promoting breast self-exams during Breast Cancr Awareness month. Click here at Time.com.

Paula's sister Wendy is a breast cancer survivor.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Gisele Wows In New Chanel No.5 Mini Film Directed By Baz Luhrmann

Gotta love Gisele Bundchen.

The highest paid model in the world shows us she's more than a sexy model with some amazing acting skills in the new, 3:15 minute film for Chanel No.5 fragrance.  It happens to be directed by one of movie's most romantic pros, Baz Luhrmann.


And we think both Gisele + Baz nail it! This is a very watchable, mini film.

Is Gisele Bundchen over-exposed these days?

Heck, yeah....But so was model Cindy Crawford back in the 90's.

Is Gisele perhaps a somewhat, overly confident woman and at times, forgive us...a bit of a show-off

Yes, again. But many successful celebrities are.

 Having said all that....and maybe too much, we still admire what makes Gisele, Gisele.

We like that she doesn't look like the typical model with even, all-American features. Gisele has very striking features with a generous nose and lots of hard angles with razor-sharp cheekbones. There's an almost androgynous appeal to her, and that sets Gisele apart from all the rest.

Of course, there is the lithe, super-fit body, too. And Gisele happens to photograph remarkably.

Check out Gisele in CHANEL N°5: The One That I Want - The Film.

We think you will like this piece of exceptionally done film-making.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

DWTS Judge Julianne Hough: Smoky Purple Eye + Emilio Pucci Dress

You could call her fearless.

When it comes to fashion/beauty, DWTS judge Julianne Hough is NOT afraid to try on anything. And on last evening's show, the glamorous Julianne squeezed into an unforgiving Emilio Pucci dress in a cobalt-purple-ish hue.

She looked gorgeous. But what we really LOVED was her purple-smoky eye! And it all went nicely with her perfectly cool, blond bob!

People magazine was all over the DWTS judge's fashion/beauty risks. And this time it paid off.

The bold cobalt dress was super sexy but in a tasteful way. Julianne provided photos to People and we are showing them, too, because she stole the show last night.

Julianne has such a fit, stunning dancer's body, so she is NOT timid about featuring her best assets, even as she sits as a non-dancer at the DWTS judges' table.

And Julianne appears to adore purple eye shadow. Here she is showing off her purple smoky eye before the show last evening. Plus--here's another pic of Julianne wearing purple eye shadow again back in 2009.



We think the purple shadow is very pretty with her blue eyes.

Try this one by Clinique, called Purple Pumps
 ($15).

Monday, October 13, 2014

Berry Lips And Elegant Buns Equal Fall Beauty 2014

No...You DON'T have to wear bold, red lips to feel fashion/beauty forward.

This Fall 2104, just add a swipe of berry lipstick and fasten on a sophisticated bun and you'll be killing it!

The popular, berry shade applied at the some of the TOP runway shows at NY Fashion Week, included MAC cosmetic's BOYSENBERRY lip color.

Allure magazine says that the lipstick was put on and dabbed away with a tissue to leave a berry stain, as you can see on the Carolina Herrera model.

It's a violet-pink(y) shade that looks so feminine + pretty.


Here in a photo from MAC's website, Boysenberry looks a bit more purple-like. It's part of MAC's stand out lip shades for Fall 2014.


Selena Gomez is known for her beautiful hair buns, and here she is, right on trend at a recent movie premiere wearing the elegant style of the moment:


A bun like this one, adds instant glamour!

We are ALL thumbs, so you're on your own putting this hair up.

So pretty!

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Think RED, Ladies: Powerful And Sexy Color As JLo + Reese Sizzle!

We've talked about the color RED before. And after seeing Jennifer Lopez + Reese Witherspoon burning up the carpet in this HOT  shade, we think there REALLY is magic in this color.

Take a look. There are JLo and Reese on Friday  at the 6th Annual Power of Women luncheon held in Beverly Hills:


Both stars look RED HOT in their pretty dresses. A gorgeous color to wear right now during AUTUMN.

What's so powerful about the color red for women??!!

According to a number of experiments on college students, psychologists learned that red has a strong influence on sexual attraction. In other words, the shade acts as a 'primal mating signal.' Oh my!

When men were shown photos of women wearing red shirts or photos of women with red backgrounds, men went gaga! And they were even more than happy to spend more $$$$ on the women.

The study showed that the men were not aware of the effect that red had on them, and they did not rate these women as more kind, intelligent, or likable. But somehow or another, the men just knew they were in hot, sizzling red.

Looking for a sizzling, RED dress for autumn?

We found plenty here at Boohoo.com.

Here's one from Boohoo for LESS than $30!

Saturday, October 11, 2014

It's Definitely Autumn: Celebs Cozy Up In The Classic Trench Coat

Time to get the chill off, ladies!

Just follow these lovely celebs in the classic, trench coat for autumn's cool, crisp air.

The trench coat is timeless. It ALWAYS looks right.

Take a look at these recent photos of Christie Brinkley, Jessica Chastain and Liv Tyler.



   

ALL 3 ladies wear the trench so well

Want to COPY the chic + polished look for LESS? Well, you CAN.

We LOVE the Altuzarra for Target Trench Coat ($89.99). We adore the military green + black combo.

And it's a super deal and of excellent designer quality. Plus---the Altuzarra trench is a modern + sexy version.


And look how fab actress Keri Russell looks in the same Target trench:


Gotta LOVE the trench coat, ladies You can't go wrong!

Friday, October 10, 2014

Zooey Deschanel Ditches Signature Bangs For New Center Part Style: Good Or Bad?

Change is good.

We've all heard that one before.

But how about this one:

If it ain't broke, don't fix it..

When it comes to hair + makeup, well, mixin' it up is usually a plus. Vogue Editor Anna Wintour however, still wears the same bangs + bob hairstyle, it seems like forever.

Even Jennifer Aniston finally dumped the Rachel.

And now....Say it ain't so.....TV star Zooey Deschanel has launched a brand new bang-less hairstyle. Or longer bangs, if we want to be precise. A major difference, nonetheless.




Everyone knows and loves Zooey's signature, blunt bangs. But The New Girl has ditched her bangs, at least for the new season.

We almost didn't recognize Zooey at first, but she's STILL pretty adorkable with great hair.

We think Zooey's new look resembles Duchess Kate Middleton's glossy, wavy, center-parted locks from November 2012, when she made a salon subtlety herself.




Wow...even similar in color. We think it's a ROYAL hit, Zooey!

Remember the Duchess had sported these longer, center-parted bangs, and the some of public wasn't wild about it. We happened to think it was a nice, change, however. But Kate has since returned to her all, one-length long, signature hairstyle.

Want these Zooey new grown-out, Kate Middleton bangs?

Then check out this YouTube PopSugar Beauty demo to see if this is the look you would like.