Dr. Frederic Brandt Passes Away: Field Of Dermatology Less Brighter

We were saddened to learn yesterday of Dr. Frederic Brandt's untimely passing.

He was a brilliant, Miami-based dermatologist with an A-list celebrity following. Kelly Ripa, Gwyneth Paltrow + Madonna were 3 big fans.

We were fortunate to interview him by email several years ago; he was tough to nail down for a lengthy talk, because he was super busy.

Dr. Brandt started playing around with BOTOX before it was acceptable by huge numbers, and he also featured an incredible line of effective, skin care products.

So in honor of this very smart expert, we are looking at one of his retinol fan favorites:

Glow by Dr. Brandt....Overnight Resurfacing Serum ($85, at Dr. Brandt Skin Care).
A whopping 2% active retinol time-release complex is featured. That's pretty big--compared to a 1% retinol formula we thought was the most potent. And this serum delivers better tone and texture and younger-looking skin.

What's so FAB about retinol?

Very simple. Retinol, the gentler cousin of Retin-A, works. The pace is slower than Retin-A,  but your skin escapes the irritation, dryness + harshness that retinoic acids can deliver
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Sephora also sells a bunch of Dr. Brandt's skin care products.

To learn more about Dr. Brandt's passing, you can read People Magazine's article.

Khloe Kardashian + 100 LB. Squats Key To Firmer, Higher Behind?

Khloe Kardashian claims she hits the gym 5 days a week!

Good for her, and we have no reason to disbelieve the youngest K-sister, because she says she works out with famous personal trainer Gunnar Peterson.

 So....we've all noticed Khloe's bigger-than-usual, higher-than-usual + rounder-than-usual butt.

 Is it real or fake?

Khloe claims it's the grueling sessions at the gym, including her 100 lb.squats, that are responsible for her fitter, firmer body.

Here's proof the 30-year-old K-sister trains hard, from her own Instagram page:



Can squats with free weights build a better, firmer behind?

YES....But, getting that perfect roundness + height, well, we're not so sure that weights + machines can make your butt look that amazing, so fast.

For a good lesson on squats for women, check this out on YouTube.

Brand New StriVectin Illuminating Serum Promises Even Skin Tone + Radiant Complexion

It's been said that actress Gwyneth Paltrow enjoys a $21,000-a-month beauty budget.

Wow...Let us sit sit down for a moment to re-group.

Okay....we're over it. Let's be honest. Trying to stay youthful + pretty is a multi-billion dollar business we are sure.

And a lot of us spend BIG $$$ on all kinds of skin care items and age-defying cosmetics to ZAP lines + wrinkles, plump up our cheeks ...
and even restore a brighter + more radiant complexion---like StriVectin's newest skin repair product:

StriVectin Intensive Illuminating Serum

Nothing wrong with that. But when you're shelling out almost $90 for a tiny, 1 oz. bottle, well, you're praying the stuff works miracles + more.

So does new StriVectin Intensive Illuminating Serum help BALANCE skin tone?

We are not certain. But Allure magazine claims this 1 oz. bottle is worth the $89:

Allure Magazine wrote Intensive Illuminating Serum "just might be the smartest product in our medicine cabinet.".

Watch this YouTube vid to learn more.

Copy Taylor Swift's Date Night Black Lace Top For Less!

Sorry.....We CAN'T "Shake It Off!"

Taylor Swift looks lovely in an all-black, sexy, long-sleeve lace top with suede legging boots!

Eyes are on the pretty pop princess as she embarks on a new dating spree with celebrity DJ Calvin Harris.

Gotta LOVE the glam, head-to-toe black ensemble.

You CAN copy Taylor's black lace, long-sleeve top for LESS.

We found tons of black lace tops on EBAY.

Patty Boutique is featuring several black lace tops on EBAY, including the Black V Neck Floral Lace Overlay Lined Long Sleeve Party Evening Blouse Top ($29.99, free shipping).

Keep looking.....You will find your perfect, black, lace top.

It's okay to COPY celebs. Taylor Swift is considered to be one of the best-dressed famous ladies around.

Would you wear a sexy + sophisticated black lace top on date night?

Frog Prince Lipstick: New Emerald Green Lippie That Acts Like Mood Ring

Oh, yet another pH-balanced makeup gimmick designed to look unique on you.

Maybe, maybe not, but this new lipstick By Poppy sounds like fun. We can't guarantee this emerald green lippie will deliver a pretty, rose-bud tint, but that's what the formulation promises--the perfect soft pink for each, individual skin tone.

Gotta LOVE the name: LIPSTICK QUEEN FROG PRINCE LIPSTICK.

Yes, it's a high-tech beauty product. And it works like this:

When you apply the lipstick, it starts out GREEN, but then goes on SHEER and a new color magically begins to emerge after a few seconds by using YOUR natural coloring + the pH levels in your skin as a beauty guide.

How COOL is that?!

Hopefully this stuff is legit and doesn't give EVERY gal a too bright, gaudy fuchsia shine.

To try this custom shade pink lipstick, it will cost you $25. You can find it here at SpaceNK.com.

We found one review at the SpaceNK website raving about Frog Prince Lipstick. Read this:

My Average Rating: 

"Surprisingly flattering, buildable hue with a great finish…even works on darker skin tones. I am really glad I bought it. "

Yes, I recommend this product.

There you have it. This emerald green lipstick really acts like a mood ring, making it special for you, and you, alone.

Copy The Denim Mechanic Jumpsuit Like JLo and Jennifer Hudson: Hot Trend

We LIKE this hot trend in fashion!

It's called the mechanic jumpsuit and it looks GLAM here in denim on 2 great, musical divas---Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Hudson:

Both jennifers are wearing  Joe's Jeans Current/Elliott The Mechanic Jumpsuit SOLD OUT just about everywhere. The pricetag......$298.

Every gal looks long + lean in a solid color jumpsuit. And the mechanic style jumpsuit is comfy, loose + sexy.

You can still copy the hot trend. Look at the denim mechanic jumpsuits we found for LESS.

Neiman Marcus Last Call Jumpsuit on Sale $90.30

GAP 1969 Jumpsuit $89.85.

Will you put on the denim mechanic jumpsuit this Spring?

Tatcha Blotting Papers Keeping Up With Kim Kardashian's Flawless Makeup

Let's face it---Kim Kardashian ALWAYS looks flawlessy put together when it comes to her striking makeup.

Some fans have even remarked that Kim K looks photo-shopped in person.

Well, we like to give a lot of the credit to Kim's magic makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic. And according to the most famous reality star, it's all in the CONTOURING.

Kim K shows us the before the blending proof on her Instagram page:

And to maintain the busy, red carpet beauty looking flawless + matte, Mario prefers to use blotting paper, as he told Grazia Middle East:

"To keep Kim looking fresh from day to evening, I use TATCHA Blotting Papers, which keep the skin from getting muddy in the heat."

You can find these excellent, Japanese blotting papers at Sephora ($12).

Tatcha doesn not contain powder, but instead is made of "100% natural abaca leaf and gold flake to absorb excess oil without disturbing makeup for petal fresh skin...."

Smart beauty tip coming from a smart makeup artist.