Are You Ready For Sexy, Chocolate Glitter Lips In 2017?

You don't have to follow EVERY makeup trend you see coming down the fashion runway.

But if you're bold, playful and a little bit naughty, then this look is for you!

Dark lips are BACK for Spring/Summer 2017.

So, if you miss those chocolate brown puckers of days gone by, get ready to up your beauty game.

Famous pro makeup artist Pat McGrath showed off the glam trend at the S/S 2017 DKNY show.

She topped off her models' cocoa lips with some fab, fun glitter.

I LOVE this look but would probably never dare it.

But, brown lipstick is lovely.....Check out this affordable example in Revlon's Choco-Liscious 665,  At ULTA, $8.49.

You can add your glitter, if you like. Pat McGrath is selling her own Lust 004 Kits at $60 a pop. SOLD OUT, already.

Check them out here.

If you're broke, we understand. Have a Hershey bar, instead. Get your chocolate on that way.

Dove Dry Shampoo: Cheap, Effective And Volumizing

Dry shampoo is quite the versatile hair aid when you need to de-grease, boost volume and add fragrance to stale hair. 

We've ALL been there once in a while---oily, dirty, messy tresses. And NOT much time to primp.

We have tried tons of dry shampoo sprays, and NOW, we have found another WINNER:

Dove Refresh + Care Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo ($3.49), at RiteAid.com.

You CAN'T beat that rock-bottom price!

The scent isn't bad. Reminds us a bit like a fragrant dry-cleaner's scent, if that is even possible to imagine.

This dry shampoo give LOTS of body + boost.

Dry shampoos are great to have on hand and can help EXTEND the life of your blow-out.

We have dark brown, almost black locks, and sometimes we notice the spray will leave behind a little white residue, but your hair dryer can make it disappear pronto.

Heidi Klum Wraps Up In Gray Duster, Arriving At LAX

Airport style. 

Some women have it, and some do not. And let's face it, we really are looking for casual comfort when traveling in the friendly skies.

Project Runway's Heidi Klum is a veteran supermodel, and she understands about the perfect traveling ensemble.

Here she is, Wednesday, arriving home in L.A., following a solo business trip.

Heidi looks casually-chic.

We LOVE Heidi's comfy ripped jeans, white tee, sneakers, large patterned tote bag and big gray duster. That kind of coat is warm + versatile and looks great dressed down or dressed up. The length is midi + ideal for fall/winter.

Heidi's simple bun + classic aviators give the supermodel a polished, chic look.

To COPY Heidi Klum's airport style, check out gorgeous dusters like this one--- from the UK's Boohoo.com. It's called the Kate Belted Shawl Collar Coat ($35).

Use the PROMO CODE CYBER60 + get 60% off  the COAT!

Super fashion budget buy!

Copy Kim Kardashian West's Affordable Denim Choker Accessory For LESS Than $10!

The most famous reality star on the planet  ALWAYS seems to be miles ahead of fashion's trends.

You might not like ALL the ensembles Kim Kardashian West puts together, but you have to admit that girlfriend is keen on premiering stuff many women want to wear.

Let's look at the choker trend. It remains HUGE. Some people hate the look, because NOT every woman looks gorg in a choker, or feels comfortable wearing one.

But----KK LOVES her chokers, and already last August, she was showing off the DENIM choker.

Some girls laughed at it, but it became a cool + affordable fashion accessory. It's not really jewelry, but, it's very now.......and if you can CUT + SEW, you could make your OWN denim choker.

For lazy chicks like myself, you can buy one for CHEAP here at Forever21. Just $9.90.  A great budget fashion buy.

Not a bad DUPE, for LESS than 10 bucks!

Are you wearing the DENIM choker trend, a la Kim Kardashian West?

Does Daily Sunscreen Go On Before Or After Moisturizer?

Sunscreen.

You're SUPPOSED to wear it daily, especially on the vulnerable face, neck + decolletage.

But if you also like applying moisturizer, too.......

Which one goes on first--------the sunscreen or the moisturizer?

According to the skin care experts, it depends what ingredients are in your sunscreen, to begin with.

I did some beauty research, and found this great advice from beautifulwithbrains.

CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS......(ie those that contain chemical UV filters like avobenzone, mexoryl, oxybenzone, and octocrylene, to name a few) should be applied BEFORE you put on your moisturizer.

PHYSICAL SUNSCREENS......(contain minerals titanium dioxide and zinc oxide). That means these sunscreens DON'T have to be ACTIVATED, so can be applied AFTER you put on your moisturizer

 My favorite FACIAL sunscreen is by MyChelle----Sun Shield Coconut SPF28, $20.

 This one is worth every penny, absorbs well, is lightweight + smells really good. 

Because MyChelle's contains Translucent Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, it goes on AFTER my moisturizer. Those 2 ingredients are minerals.

Check out MyChelle Dermaceuticals for more information here

Best Drugstore Eye Shadow For LESS Than $5---NYX, Of Course

High intensity + loaded with pigment.

Those details make for great eye shadows. But maybe you don't have the $16 for a MAC.

So-oooo, why not shop drugstore for decent shadow.

NYX Cosmetics Nude Matte Eye Shadow is fantastic! We have raved about this brand before, and just bought a couple more.

Best of all.......Each little pot costs UNDER $5.00! We found them for $4.99 here at ULTA.com.

Even CHEAPER at other outlets

There are MORE than 20 pretty shades to choose from:

You will LOVE these NYX shadows if you haven't already tried them. They've been in stores for at least the last 4 years.

Popular YouTube makeup guru Wayne Goss ADORES these matte shadows.

Watch his brief review here at GossMakeupChat.

Popular Texas TV News Anchor Uses "This" For the Perfect Lip Balm!

We LOVE YouTube and watching the beauty gurus give some fab tips + tricks for great-looking skin, hair, makeup and more.

We started subscribing to Dominique Sachse. She is a stunning TV news anchor for Houston's  KPRC Local 2. See more about her here.

We like Dominique's down-to-earth attitude about life and beauty.

We also like her take on the ultimate lip balm.

Dominique discovered this one once while breast-feeding. The product is known as Lansinoh HPA lanolin cream. We found a tube for $9 at Target.

Yes....It's a cream that soothes, heals and protects sore, cracked nipples.

Dominique applies it EVERY night at bedtime---- NOT there, but on her LIPS, and it is the most amazing lip balm, too.

The cream is 100% natural, containing no preservatives.

It's SAFE for Mom + Baby.

That also means, it can be applied to the lips without any worries.

This is a super beauty tip and two-fold, for those also breast-feeding and wanting softer, smoother lips.

Click on Dominique's YouTube channel here.

Bye-Bye Chapstick.