She Bangs! Duchess Kate Makes Royal Hairstyle Change

.....And we'll never be royals
It don't run in our blood
That kind of lux just ain't for us
We crave a different kind of buzz......

But we CAN COPY the Royal BANGS, ladies!

Duchess Kate has NOT been seen out in public since late July, until NOW.

There's the happy royal mom-of-two in the car with Wills at the wheel, sporting a NEW duchess do-----BANGS!

Kate debuted this look back in 2012, and we like it, once again.

Okay, let's be real. The bangs Kate has are long layered bangs that are parted down the middle.

Reminds us of Zooey Deschanel's center-part bangs.

Both Kate + Zooey share similar hair color and wavy body.

Yes...we are envious of their AMAZING hair. We LOVE this look on the Duchess. Fun to switch it up.

What do you think?

Duchess Kate: Bangs or No Bangs?

Back To Fall: Time To Repair Skin With At-Home Peel

It's been a very hot summer for most of us, and maybe you played in the SUN for hours + hours. 

It's possible you forgot to pack your skin care products while on vacation. Or maybe you even forgot to wear your shades a few times.

You can't beat summer fun, BUT the damage done to the complexion can be significant. That's why when autumn rolls around, lots of people head back to their dermatologist for some care + repair.

You could also baby your skin with a great at-home peel. What this does is EXFOLIATE----super cleanses pores, wipes away the grime + dead skin cells, and makes your complexion smooth + brighter---more even-toned.

When most women hear the words, chemical peel, they want to RUN + HIDE, because they fear BURNING their face + neck.

But with an at-home peel using pads, you WON'T harm your skin.

We like these by Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Original Formula ($16, at Sephora).

A GOOD beauty budget buy!

This is a monthly supply of pre-soaked cotton pads or towelettes.   A 2-step treatment with Glycolic + Mandelic acids..

So simple! So effective!

Use once daily in the morning or evening. 
-Apply Step 1 to clean, dry skin in circular motions from forehead to neck. 
-Continue until pad feels dry. 
-Wait two minutes.
-Apply Step 2 using same technique as Step 1.
-Do not rinse or use products containing alcohol after either step.
-To further enhance results, apply Hydra-Pure™ Serum of your choice prior to moisturizer.

Peels make a difference!

These are super safe..

More And More Women Going In For The Close Facial Shave

We've talked about this briefly before: Women shaving their faces.

We found one celeb to admit to it---reality TV star Caroline Manzo. Yep...she says shaving her face gives her smooth, youthful skin.

And Caroline Manzo is NOT alone. Other chicks do facial shave---some are famous but DON'T talk about it.

But the NYTimes.com IS talking about it, and wrote an article about the hush-hush beauty routine recently.

It was quite interesting.

The NYTimes.com interviewed celeb facialist Kate Somerville who also admitted she shaves her face:

"I hate to say this, but personally I get hairs above my upper lip, and have forever," Ms. Somerville said, adding that waxing irritates her sensitive skin. "Initially I did it because of the hair, but then I noticed that it was a great exfoliant and that my makeup went on a lot better."

So....how do you begin?

A lot of women use a single disposable blade like Tinkle.

Yes....Tinkle.

We found a 3-pack at Amazon for $4.89.

Good luck---You're on your own. If any ladies here do shave their faces, please comment below.

Pretty Plum Lips 2015: Always Ripe For Autumn

Plum lips ALWAYS seem to blossom near autumn, and once again, the trend is HOT for Fall 2015.

Now, plum can get very deep + bold in color. We've all seen Rihanna step out in purely purple lips, but that's NOT what we're talking about here.

For every day makeup you can wear during the day, we must keep a lighter touch.

Like this....Take a look at model Karlie Kloss at Carolina Herrera, Fall 2015.

This is what we mean by a nice berry or plum lipstick shade.

Pretty on Miss KK here. Also note the rest of her makeup is understated
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The plum lips do all the talking, so to speak.

Try Maybelline's Yummy Plummy to achieve the fall beauty trend.

We found a tube here at Amazon for $9.14 + FREE shipping.

And if plum lipstick still seems a bit too bold, you can BLOT it down.

Fabulous Fringe For Fall 2015: Let It All Hang Out!

FRINGE is IN for Fall 2015!

And we're not talking about bangs, baby.

We're referring to the long strands that hang off your favorite accessories---like bags, back-packs, boots and also on clothing like jackets, skirts, tops, vests......and basically everything else!

Yes...a BoHo chic vibe that reminds us of iconic Ralph Lauren Americana.

Some of you might not be WILD about the fashion this Fall, but for those of you who dig it, it's FUN to find cool fringe accessories.

You don't have to BUST your style budget, either.

Look what we uncovered at Forever21---a fringed GENUINE suede clutch for $30!

In TAN or BLACK.

LOVE it!

Super cute! Fabulous fringe for Fall 2015 is everywhere.

 Seek....and ye shall find, ladies!

Jessica Simpson Flies In Style With Round Metal Shades

Jessica Simpson may be a super busy mom with 2 active toddlers, but she still enjoys her boho style.

There's the star jetting out of LAX earlier today with husband Eric Johnson.

We love her super long platinum hair extensions, black floppy hat and all black suit. And those HUGE gold hoops!

But what we're really heart-ing are her round metal frames---Gucci, if we're keeping track. Er....some $400 plus, if you're wondering.

Yes, you can find round black metal sunglasses just about anywhere at a much cheaper cost.

How about these from AmericanEagle.com:

Not bad, and these black round frames are ONLY $15.95 (AEO)!

Summer might be winding down quickly , but you can ALWAYS use a cool pair of shades, all year round.

Wear White With Turquoise Statement Necklace Like Alessandra For Last Summer Blast!

Okay, she's a famous Victoria's Secret model, so just about anything would look incredible on Alessandra Ambrosio, right?

 But you CAN copy her pretty last summer blast ensemble and look GORG this Labor Day!

All you need is a white top or white dress for this classic summer style. Then add a turquoise statement necklace and watch your look POP!

The turquoise can be faux, and we bet Alessandra's necklace is a fake, too...Meow! LOLz....

Still, turquoise appears amazing against white clothing.

Take a peek here at the VS beauty at an L.A. summer closing pool party for Vo/Co vodka + coconut water cocktail company.

Alright....sexy off-the-shoulder white lace peasant style romper on Alessandra.

Meantime....you can find a turquoise statement necklace most anywhere.

We hunted down this one from Ross Simons at their close-out sale for $20, regularly $95.

Great fashion buy!

Enjoy your holiday weekend, folks!