The Low Ponytail: Classic, Simple And Chic For Winter 2015

The low ponytail almost seems TOO casual for a red carpet event or even a corporate look, but don't let the simple do fool you, because low is where it's at!

The low ponytail is a BIG trend for Winter 2015. The quick fix hairstyle has been prominent on many a runway. Take a look:

Victoria Beckham and Sally Lapointe models

Alberta Ferretti and Arzuaga models

We happen to LOVE the wrapped, low ponytail. And if your own locks are too thin or full of layers or just plain, unruly, then we have a quick + clever solution.

Say welcome to the Mia Tonytail Ponytail ($8, at Walgreens stores).

Now you can wind your hair around the elastic with a bit of faux hair--the Tonytail.

Gotta LOVE this one!  And so super simple to achieve:

"Place the Tonytail in your hair as you would a rubber band.  Hold the synthetic hair in one hand and gently twist around hair 2 to 3 times until desired tightness is achieved.  Carefully adjust the Tonytail."

Comes in 5 shades...best for brunettes---Blonde. Light Brown. Medium Brown. Dark Brown. Black.

Check out Tonytail here.

The Fab New Push-Up For Your Cat Eyes, Ladies!

Go ahead and try.....But you CANNOT escape the sexy, glam cat eyes that have been heating up the runways all year long and now heading.....into 2015.

We put on cat eyes, EVERY day.....and yes...it is time-consuming, but worth the extra effort + artistry.

It IS difficult to draw on the perfect, er.....purr-fect cat eyes, but lately, the beauty geniuses have developed simpler + more effective tools to achieve this ultra-glam look.

Let's examine the Benefit They're Real! Push-Up Liner ($24, at MACY'S).

It's a special, gel eyeliner that glides SMOOTHLY across your lids, allowing you to create a pretty line + flick of the pen for that chic cat eye . You get better control. Even Allure magazine has been raving about it.

Here's how Benefit describes their new, push-up liner:

"It's the first ever lash-hugging gel liner in a pen! This matte black gel formula won't smudge, budge or dry out, and the innovative soft AccuFlex Tip hugs your lashline from corner to corner. The closer the line, the bigger the eye!"

Meow!

Kylie Jenner: Okay....Lip Injections Or Lip Implant? Or Neither?

We happen to think that the youngest K sister (Jenner girl), Kylie, is very pretty, even without the enhanced lips that everyone's been buzzing about.

Let us take that one step further....We also believe that Kylie Jenner has MORE of a model's face than her model sister Kendall.  Kylie is striking to look at.

Here she is at her recent hair extensions launch party. Kylie is 17.

And here is Kylie in pink lipstick at age 15, with obviously thinner lips.

Alright.....so how do we get from point A to point B?

The experts will tell you it's either lip injections or a lip implant. And we've been reading on what the derms + plastic surgeons are saying, claiming that Kylie has merely been getting lip injections.

We are NOT sure. We would figure it's a lip implant, but we are only guessing.

Maybe it is neither. And Kylie Jenner isn't talking.  And she does NOT have to. None of our business. But since she displays her ample lips in lots of selfies, well, it's the curiosity factor.

So to educate ourselves....let's look at these 2 quick procedures.

1. Lip injections. Ouch....you WILL feel these. Restylane, Perlane, etc., are just 2 types of dermal fillers that are injected into the lips + around the mouth to add instant plumpness. These fillers eventually wear off and you might have to get injections 3 times a year or more to keep up the volume.

2. A Lip Implant. This 20-minute procedure will increase lip size permanently. A lip implant is made of a soft, solid silicone. It cannot rupture or deflate, and may be removed at any time.

According to RealSelf.com:

"The procedure is performed with small incisions inside the corners of your mouth. The implant is then threaded through your lips. The incisions are hidden inside your mouth and closed with dissolvable sutures."

And there you have it------Bigger Lips 101.

For A Little Nighttime Beauty Fun: Ciate London LashLights

Colored mascara spells F-U-N. And when you're looking to add a little oomph to your look, then put this on:

Ciate London Lashlights ($17, at Sephora).

It's super-easy to pump up your lashes with Lashlight's special pigment-saturated formula known as FullFlutterFOAM™ technology.

Applying Lashlights to your lash tips delivers a brighter, wider eye. The contrast is beautiful.

Plus, Lashlights comes in 6 pretty shades---Green. Navy Blue. Aqua. Pink. Purple. Blue.

We have dark brown eyes, and navy blue looks amazing on ours.

You CAN wear colored mascara without feeling like you're in costume. Just a little over your black mascara, right on the lash tips, and you're good to go!

Watch this quick demo on how Lashlights look in each color.

Suede and Fringed Things Still Boho Chic For Winter 2104-2015!

"Oh, what a tangled web we weave...."

We're talking about ALL the cool, long suede fringe still popping up on handbags, boots + back-packs, etc. If you adore that boho, chic look that long fringe dazzles in, then ACCESSORIZE this winter season!

Cowboy, western appeal remain HOT stuff heading into winter.

Top designers like Michael Kors, Valentino, Saint Laurent and others, are working these tangled fringe tresses into their latest creations. We found tons of suede + fringe just at Nordstrom's alone:

Prada Fringed Bootie ($1,100).

Marni Leather Fringe Clutch ($1,250).

















 But you can find cheaper, fringed accessories. LOVE this one by Soho Girl!

The British Fringe Bag Tan, ($40).

And our FAVE of the moment---The ASOS Suede Foldover Fringe Clutch Bag (On SALE, $32.22).

Can Bar Of Ivory Soap Keep Acne + Break-Outs Away? We Say Yes!

Acne....Break-outs....

Bad skin CAN happen to all of us at ANY age. And when big bumps + pimples appear, it can ruin the entire day.

Trust us.....We've been there, too.

Today, we continue using Retin-A, and that has wiped out a 99.9% return of the break-outs.

But what has also helped us ALL these years, believe it or not......Is a simple bar of Ivory soap....Yes- that plain, so not fancy, white bar of old lady soap that is amazingly 99.44% PURE .

Ivory soap is GREAT for oily skin and those who suffer from acne and/or break-outs.

It's pure + simple. You have ZERO to lose but a couple of bucks or so for a 3-bar package.

Ivory soap has been around a very long time, for 135 years to be exact. We just pray that Procter + Gamble, the makers of Ivory soap bars do NOT discontinue selling the iconic soap. That's the big rumor floating about, so to speak.

The Wall Street Journal recently wrote about the sad possibility in the near future:

...."Ivory's performance puts it on the line. Sales have fallen as Americans have increasingly opted for body washes and liquid hand soap over plain bar soaps. The brand's annual sales amount to around $112 million, according to estimates from Bernstein Research, a small fraction of P&G's $83 billion total." (Read more of the WSJ article here).

We STILL use Ivory bar Soap daily to wash our face + body. Call us old-fashioned, but we SWEAR "Ivory does a face + body good."

What do you think?

Tinted Lip Balms: You Know You Need Them

Gotta LOVE the invention of the tinted lip balm. NOT as shiny/sticky as a gloss. NOT as heavy as a lipstick. BUT---definitely moisturizing, quick + convenient.

If you HATE the thought of putting on lots of makeup and taking the to do it, then please at least buy a tinted lip balm.

Tinted lip balms give you a nice pop of sheer color and look natural, and actually give your face that look of "I am awake."

Tinted lip balms DON'T have to cost a fortune. Here are 2 lines you will want to buy over + over, again:

Sephora Kiss Me Balm ($8).

How wicked cute are these orb-shaped, Sephora lip smackers? Such pretty, popsicle colors, and yet, give off a sheer, hydrating color!

And then we have NYX Color Lip Balm ($3.75, at CherryCulture.com).

Yummy. And available in 12, moisturizing shades! Here are just 6 of the fab, NYX tints: