Want To Lose 10 Lbs. Fast? Then Slip Into A Cocoon Sweater Cardigan!

We've all come to know that OVER-sized is key to this season's outerwear. .

And no.... You DON'T have to wear the BIG, swallowed up trend, but if you want to DROP 10 lbs. fast the easy way, then invest in a cocoon sweater cardigan.

Trust us....the cocoon sweater style allows you to SLIM down instantly! And it is such a cozy, appealing design for ALL body shapes.

What is so slimming about a cocoon cardigan?

The look is both classic + modern with a Boho vibe. And the signature scallop edge to this sweater style from front to back gives a flattering elongation to the body.

We are showing you examples here:

This is a striking cocoon sweater from LA Made ($92, at Revolve in a gorgeous, black + white popcorn stitch).

And then there is this lovely, comfy, teal cocoon cardigan from Forever 21 ($20.93 on sale, at Forever 21.com, of course).

And lastly, this glam, lacy cocoon cardigan ($15.99, at PapayaClothing). Very feminine and available in ivory, taupe + black.

Do you like the cocoon sweater cardigan style?

Duchess Kate Looks Great In Powder Blue Matthew Williamson Winter Coat

There are so-ooooo many coat choices for Fall/Winter 2014-2015.

From very BIG, oversized coats to faux fur numbers and pink only coats, there is a glam coat for EVERY gal who wants to ride the fashion trends.

And then there is Kate.....Middleton, that is.....the Duchess. She is going classic, at least for now. And we LOVE her powder blue Matthew Williamson winter coat!

We caught a few glimpses of the royal-mom-to-be  with Prince William this morning while visiting the Valero Pembroke Refinery in Wales.

Gotta love the double-breasted, wool style of Kate's cozy, warm coat and gold buttons.

Kate's style has been copied around the globe, and this Matthew Williamson topper will probably sell out soon.

If you wish to COPY Kate Middleton's classic coat for much less then check out this pastel, powder blue coat we found at Forever 21!

This is a CLASSIC car coat on SALE now for $33.46.

Okay, so this coat is single-breasted with non-gold buttons. Still a great buy!

• Snap-button front, woven
• Midweight, fully lined
• Shell: 95% polyester, 5% viscose; Lining: 100% polyester
• 33" full length, 40" chest, 38" waist, 25" sleeve length
• Measured from Small

Would you wear a powder blue coat like Duchess Kate this Fall?

That's So 90s! Chokers are HOT Trend For Fall/Winter 2014-2015

Have you noticed that the neck is getting LOTS of fashion attention these days?

Oh yeah....The CHOKER is back, ladies! And you CAN wear one, too! That's So-oooo 90s!

The good news.....There are no set rules.

Thick cuff chokers, very thin ones, chain chokers...It's all good!

Take a look at the celebs we rounded up wrapping on a beautiful neck piece:

We like the look! And we think all these lovely ladies look elegant + polished when they add a striking choker as their prime accessory.

Want to get in on the HOT trend, but DON'T want to shell out hundreds of $$$
for a glam choker?

Then check out Forever 21.

There are 46 chokers to choose from. The most expensive one is $16.80. So STILL very affordable.

Will you wrap on a choker for style this Fall/Winter?

Jessica Chastain Proves She Has Best Hair On The Planet At Interstellar Premieres

It must be nice to have amazing, thick, healthy hair.

We're talking about actress Jessica Chastain and her gorgeous, red hair.

PERFECT, if you ask us.

The 37-tear-old beauty has been making the red carpet rounds at several premieres for her new movie, "Interstellar."

We think she has the BEST hair on the planet, pun intended, for her the space-based flick.

Take a look at these recent photos:

And Jessica's makeup is also perfect!

If you're a natural redhead, then good for you, because if you're NOT a TRUE redhead, then dyeing your locks to red is a big beauty challenge.  

Remember this:

Red hair color FADES the fastest out of the entire hair dye spectrum, so it is very hard to keep auburn colored locks looking that way.

Meantime, for the true, natural red-haired ladies out there, here is a wonderful shampoo by Aveda that restores warmth to chestnut, auburn and red tones in all types of hair.

This unique formula contains madder root, "a natural scalp-purifying ingredient, and organically grown red clover, a mild yet effective cleanser full of pure plant nutrients."

And yes.....this shampoo IS red!

We found a BIG bottle of Madder Root Shampoo at Aveda.com, ($33, for a litre).

Eyes Have It: Disposable Mascara Wands For Perfect Fringe

Let's be honest here....How many of you have purchased the PERFECT mascara formula, only to discover the mascara wand that comes with it, is really sub-par?!

We know we have. To each her own, as the old saying goes.

Recently, we had bought an NYC volumizing mascara from the drugstore, called Big Bold Curl Mascara. Just $5. Not bad, but the huge brush is hideous. Get's caught in our eye lid--smudges...Yuck. A smaller brush would yield better results and less clumping.
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Or maybe you are dying to try out the cool, new, high-tech lash wands(brushes) that come with $30 mascaras, but don't care to pay the steep price?!

Well, try this cheap, beauty budget solution from Sephora.

It's the Sephora Collection Disposable Mascara Wands ($7, for pack of 12).

Great beauty concept! And in a pack you receive all this:

" This set of spoolies features four different styles of silicone tip for lengthening, volumizing, curling, and defining. Use with your favorite mascara for impressive results, and then toss them to skip the mess and keep your mascara hygienic."

- 3 x Lengthening disposable wands
- 3 x Volumizing disposable wands
- 3 x Curling disposable wands
- 3 x Defining disposable wands

Soft Pink Coat Like Kim Kardashian's: Must-Have For Fall/Winter Fashion

Soft pink is right on trend for Fall/Winter 2014-2105. It's a BIG color this season. And when it's a pale pink, the pastel shade is even more flattering to all.

Reality star Kim Kardashian was one of the first fashionable ladies to slip into an over-sized pink, cozy coat months before. We happen to LOVE this look on the glamorous Mrs. West.

The BIG coat is so IN at the moment and it looks like classic, old Hollywood.

Asos is featuring 109 pink coats/jackets here at their Asos website.

This one is on SALE for $145.92.

Plus, we found a pink pretty coat at Forever 21 for just $47.90.

What do you think?

Does soft pink, er stink?

Or do you feel pretty in pink this Fall/Winter?

Want Glossy Hair For $3? Then Try New Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Shine!

Glossy hair.

We ALL want that!

Super shiny locks get lots of attention. And some gals seem to naturally retain that gloss, even after dyeing, highlighting, straightening, perming, flat-ironing, etc.

Is there a secret to super, glossy hair?

How does Latina beauty Salma Hayek maintain that high-wattage hair shine? 

Look at the actress. She's got one of the glossiest heads in Hollywood.

We found a delightful + quick way
to turn ON the shine.

It's a new product.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Shine Lightweight Conditioning Treatment, 8 fl oz..

And the BEST news about it is the rock-bottom price. Head to your neighborhood Walmart store and pick up a bottle. Just $2.97 where we live. Can't beat that.

Just work into clean, wet hair. Wait 3 minutes before rinsing. Shine on. It's formulated with sweet almond oil + lemon juice. NOT greasy/sticky and won't drag hair down. Sounds like a great, beauty budget buy!