Simple, Home Recipe For Brighter, Whiter Nails

If you're constantly fooling around with dark nail polishes, then you know how dull + yellowed nails can look when you remove the lacquer and see your bare nails for real.

What causes the nasty discoloration?

The pigments in the darker shades can result in deep staining on the nail plate.

So, how do we continue to enoy our vampier manis + pedis without having to worry about the polish dyes yellowing our nails?

You could try a base coat BEFORE you apply the colored polish. This clear coat not only helps color to adhere, but also SEALS + PROTECTS the nail plate from staining.

But we suggest this simple, home recipe for brighter, whiter nails, because it really works.

All you need:

1 Tbsp.lemon juice added to 3 Tbsp. olive oil in a small bowl.

Dunk nails into the lemon/oil mixture. Soak for 10 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water + dry. Apply moisturizing lotion to seal in all the good stuff.

The lemon acid will lift stains and brighten, while the olive oil provides wonderful hydration for healthier nails.

Last Minute Shop Bling For The Holidays: Mark It With Stella & Dot

Still busy shopping?

Maybe looking for the sparkle?

Today we're looking at pretty bling just because it's that----gorgeous to wear.

We LOVE arm candy. That's right---BRACELETS.

And we REALLY adore this Stella & Dot Casablanca Bracelet ($79). The good news---Free Upgrade to Expedited Shipping.

That means that if you act by today, Dec. 20th, you get this neat discount:

"When you are checking out, select 'Standard Shipping.' You will be charged the flat rate fee of $5.95 for US or $7.95 for CA and we will make sure your order is expedited, if need be, to arrive by 12/24."

Maybe you're buying yourself a holiday gift. That's fine, too. We ALL need a little sparkle + glamour during the holidays.

And this piece is a stand-out alone or added to a bling barrage!

Who doesn't like presents of pretty bling?

Jewelry is timeless, elegant and always right.

Happy shopping!

Khloe Kardashian Hits Gym To Maintain Big Fab Fanny

We don't know Khloe Kardashian, but her butt has become the BUZZ everywhere, because it appears to have gotten VERY big + round in the last year.

Even older sister Kim who is known for her extremely ample behind, wise-cracked about Khloe's fanny on Sunday's episode of "Kourtney and Khloe Take the Hamptons."

"Khloe's ass is so big, you guys. It's so big. She's gotta like lose a couple LBs. It's huge!" Kim told her sister Kourtney and Scott Disick.

Scott was stunned: "What? You guys are famous for big butts. You guys lose your butts we may all lose our money."

And Kim responded: "But hers is like out of control. I don't care, I want a flat ass now."

We don't believe a word Kim is saying. Maybe she doesn't like the booty competition.

Is Khloe's big, fab fanny for REAL?

We can't prove it. If it is fake, then why go to the gym? Wouldn't you only enlarge your butt by working out hard? But Khloe swears by Gunnar Fitness.

Squats and lunges are the BEST ways we know to really design a firmer, rounder butt. Check out these great butt- blasters with weights.

Here are NOW and BEFORE photos of Khloe's behind.

You be the judge, because it's quite a mystery to us.

Khloe, now

Khloe, 2008

Khloe, 2008

Can't Wait For Kate: Red Carpet Style At First Ever People Mag Awards Show

Will you tune in to the first ever "People Magazine Awards Show" tonight at 9 PM on NBC?

We will surely take a peek.

Kate Hudson will be glamming up the red carpet, and as of late, this chick has been nailing EVERY event in perfect style.

We know she's good pals with designer Stella McCartney, so that means an elegant dress for sure.

And when it comes to makeup + hair, Kate looks gorgeous. The transformation in the last couple of years has been stunning.

We don't know what this sexy, mom-of-two has been doing to look this fab, but we salute her.

The first annual People Magazine Awards might not be as elite a gathering as the Academy Awards Show, but the 2-hour event is being held at the Beverly Hilton and will feature a bunch of A-listers. Not too shabby. We think this is a MUST-see.

Read more here at People.com.

Victoria Justice Does Justice To Grunge: Long Plaid Flannel Shirt

Sometimes you just want to go super casual + grunge. And when it comes to a long plaid flannel shirt, it's all you really need.

Take a look at actress Victoria Justice hitting the streets of New York City yesterday. The 21-year-old star is effortlessly chic + modern in her take on grunge.

Maybe because she is so pretty, she looks great even when she isn't trying hard.

We like the boyfriend plaid flannel shirt, because the length is longer. We think Victoria is laying down all the right notes with this laid-back ensemble: 

Ripped jeans, suede booties, tee shirt and trendy fringe bag.

We found a copy-cat here at AmericanEagleOutfitters for $39.95.

How many plaid, flannel shirts so you own?

Blac Chyna Gives Great Demo On Applying False Lashes

We were reading and reading beauty stuff, and stumbled on to the beauty website of Brittny Gastineau, called EyeOnGlam.com, and found this little nugget of faux lash wisdom.

We LOVE to see beauty demos, and Blac Chyna does a wonderful job showing Brittny how to put false lashes on the BEST way..

Blac Chyna has her signature line called LASHED by Blac Chyna.

She has Brittny wearing her Tokyo lashes.  These are fancy + sexy, and Blac Chyna has them on SALE, down to $6.99 a pair. Check them out LashedBar.

"Tokyo eyelashes are made with human hair to give you a thick base and design to get you that Chyna Doll look .... This is designed to give you that dramatic look !"

To watch the YouTube demo with Blac Chyna + Brittny, click here. Hey, both ladies are BFFs with Kim Kardashian, who is QUEEN of the false lashes parade, so we think they know what they're doing.

Desperate For The Perfect Blow-Out In A Box? Try New Make It Straight

The perfect blow-out. It usually only exists in a salon with a pro behind the machine.

But what if you were seeking the perfect blow-out in a box?

Is that a real possibility? Or a waste of time + cash?

According to the company,  that launched their NEW D.I.Y. blow-out kit, yes, you CAN achieve straight, shiny, healthy hair without the formaldehyde.

It's called, Make It Straight by DeveloPlus. And it's about $10, at Walgreens.

Make It Straight is a hair straightening system that avoids formaldehyde. All it takes is one application and you're on the straight + narrow, so to speak:

Innovative Formula Helps Straighten while Repairing Damaged Hair

• Promotes Salon Blowout Results
• Lasts Up to 20 Shampoos
• Helps Eliminate Curl & Frizz
• One Easy Application

We have NEVER tried this straightening kit, because our locks are straight to begin with, but this kit appears to be a decent D.I.Y. way to obtain smooth, straight hair even after several shampoos (the company claims 20 shampoos).

Amazon sells it, too. And it's received 3 1/2 *** stars as a product rating.

We would suggest reading all the reviews here BEFORE trying a new product near the holidays, because if it comes out lousy, well, that just ruins your important day.