Ariana Grande's Beauty Secret For Perfect High Ponytail ---Bungees!

If any star can wear a glam high ponytail, it's Ariana Grande.

Here's the petite cutie a few days ago sporting trendy bangs, too, and a ponytail that ALWAYS stays secure + in place. 

If your hair's misbehaving, but you still want to rock the perfect pony, then wrap one of these around it, says Ariana's stylist Aaron Light, who created the gorgeous style on Tuesday for the star singer.

This is what he uses to SECURE Ariana's ponytail:

This is the Smoothies Bungee Band.  And I could ONLY find them here at Amazon (3 for $7.31).

These are especially effective for thick tresses or those that don't behave when you're trying to style your mane.

Bungee bands are different from regular hair elastics, because they are designed with 2 hooks on each end, enabling you to CLIP your pony together, instead of LOOPING an elastic around it.

Here's how stylist Aaron Light explains it in Allure magazine:

"I love using bungees, especially on clients with thick hair, because you have more control over the hair and can achieve a very tight and secure ponytail. Regular hair bands have a tendency to slip, where bungees really stay put at the base."

Now that's a really good STAR beauty tip!

Try These 2 Cheap Whitening Toothpastes For Extra Brightness----Less Than $5!!

You've heard me talk about WHITER teeth and the quest to BRIGHTEN without busting the beauty budget.

I've been using a 2-punch combo of whitening toothpastes for the past couple of weeks now in the AM + PM.

And you know what?

This double combo is NOT bad.

Okay,so it isn't going to provide the blinding brightness of an in-office dental procedure like ZOOM!, but on the cheap end, I think it lifts minor stains +actually WHITENS.

Here they are:

1. Ultra brite Advanced Whitening Toothpaste ($1.00, at RiteAid or Dollar Tree).

2.  Plus White Toothpaste ($3.00, at Walmart).

LESS than $5 bucks for the TOTAL!!

Can't beat it.

I like to start with the Ultra brite first.....and then LAYER some Plus White on top and brush away.

Great stuff! Try it for 2 weeks and see. You're not wasting a HUGE amount of $$. And if it works for you, then that's a good thing.

iO! Foaming Cleanser: Softer, Smoother, Clearer Complexion. Nothing Else Like it!

We all want clear, smooth, radiant skin that hopefully, NEVER ages. And if we limit our time in the sun, stay away from smoking + not over-do alcoholic beverages, we can MAINTAIN a gorgeous complexion.

How we WASH our faces also matters. We need exfoliation but NOT severe scrubbing, especially if we suffer from break-outs.  Maybe iO!, the gentle iodine soap can help you.

Acne is the worst......at ANY age. When we're young, it can destroy our self-esteem.

Just ask model Kendall Jenner, sister of the famous Kardashian family. Kendall's complexion appears flawless these days...BUT...it wasn't always that way.

If you're trying to develop smooth, airbrushed skin, then iO! is an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G facial foaming cleanser to try. And it has the sensible science to back it up.

I've had the opportunity to try this unique, gentle cleanser of amber-colored foam for a few weeks now, and it's awesome!

iO! actually contains a tiny amount of iodine in it to provide SUPERIOR cleansing, exfoliation + complexion balance. 

It will leave your face + neck feeling so-ooooo soft + smooth, and CLEAR.

iO! foaming facial cleanser has a rare history to it, too, as told to us by the President of iO!, Ann R. Hansen of Portland, Oregon.

Our bodies naturally NEED iodine to make thyroid hormones for various body functions.

Iodine is an antiviral, antiseptic mineral that promotes fast healing. Maybe you have a bottle of tincture of iodine in your medicine cabinet.

Ann's family patented an iodine-based teat drip 20 years ago, for dairy farmers to relieve their cow's dry, wrinkled teats from repeated milkings. That drip remains popular on dairy farms today.

Her family's iO! gentle iodine soap works along those same principles, offering exfoliation for smoother, younger-looking skin, visible lightening of scars + a clear, no-pimpled complexion.

This stuff works! And it's SIMPLE + ECONOMICAL to use.

You only need a pump or two of iO! foam cleanser into your palms.

Apply DRY to your face, feet or hands.....and MASSAGE in.

Leave it on for about a minute. Then RINSE it off.

Your skin will FEEL like a newborn's. Don't believe me? Just try it for yourself and see. You get a BIG 6 oz. bottle for $29.95 + free shipping.

To learn more about iO!, the gentle iodine soap, click here.

I LOVE iO! It's a keeper.

The Perfect Pink Lipsticks For Every Gal: Colour Riche La Vie En Rose

Pink adds amazing warmth to the face + flatters every skin tone.

Pink is especially pretty during summer and lovely for your lips. It's a classic, soft shade and ALWAYS looks sophisticated.

We LOVE L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Exclusive La Vie En Rose.

There are 6 shades custom-created in Sheer Matte Pinks.
A Shade For Every Woman.

Plus, 6 famous celebs like Blake Lively + Jennifer Lopez model these gorgeous pink lippies:

To get an even better view of the PINKNESS, click on to L'Oreal.com.

Colour Riche is a quality lipstick in pigment + lasting power, plus priced inexpensively at $8.99.

If you're looking for great-looking , un-heavy pink lipstick, trying one of these from the La Vie En Rose collection should yield FAB results.

On-Trend: Really Bold In Your Face Lipstick In Colors Beyond The Rainbow

The BOLD + the BEAUTIFUL is MORE than a popular TV soap opera.

When it comes to beauty, vivid lipsticks are so-ooooo HOT at the moment.

If you're UNDER age 40, we say, Go for it!

These bold + beautiful lipsticks are true head-turners in colors that go BEYOND the rainbow.

We believe the giant cosmetics brands like the Maybellines are now making bad girl makeup a mainstream thing.

It was the genius of  Lime Crime makeup founder Doe Deere, who 1st introduced the masses to her incredible vivid color palettes, in bizarro shades, such as this one below:

CEMENT (on sale now, $16, at LimeCrime.com).

Then celebrities like Lipuita Nyong'o started introducing these bold colors while walking the famous red carpet.

And now, Maybelline is DUPING the beauty trend with their OWN line of LOADED BOLDS lipsticks in 20 colors that also stretch the color spectrum. .

Here's their take on it, in Sapphire,  $7.49.

So, this it the HOT look for lips.....Blue, Cement, Squash, Green, Yellow, Purple.

Time to get your FREAK on, ladies.

Have FUN!

Body Blur: Perfect HD Finish To Hide Cellulite, Pigmentation Issues, Broken Capillaries, Etc.

I just learned about a beauty product that a lot of professional makeup artists swear by when you're looking for that smooth, evenly toned pair of legs, arms, etc.

Some women even like to use this on their complexion to achieve that air-brushed, high-definition perfection. It's been developed for BOTH the face + body. Awesome!

What's their secret?

This magic tube of Vita Liberata Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish.

Okay, NOT the cheapest at $45 per tube, but maybe worth the beauty splurge.

This is how Vita Liberata's founder describes her gem of a skin tone makeup balancer:

"Body Blur Instant HD Skin Finish gives the most flawless skin finish and is great for reducing the appearance of cellulite and spider veins. It's like wearing luxury sheer stockings…everywhere!" 

Seriously, I am tired of using Sally Hansen's Air-Brush Legs, because it RUBS OFF everywhere if you SWEAT. It looks good but can STREAK if you're sloppy or you sweat it off.

This sounds like a wonderful + effective healthy glow product that discreetly HIDES imperfections.

You can find Body Blur here at Sephora.

I need this. Do you?

Get Summer Face + Neck Skin In Shape With Tingling Nighttime Glycolic AHAs

Summertime is a blast for sure, but it's also the season where we probably do MOST damage, namely because we're in the SUN a lot.

You can wait until autumn to repair your skin, but I say to focus on healthy complexions NOW.

If you want FAST, noticeable results, then go for the AHAs or alpha hydroxy acids.
One of my FAVES---glycolic acid. Yes...it tingles, stings, even burns at times, but it WILL in time:

1. Clear complexion.
2. Smooth and balance skin tone.
3. Soften texture of face + neck.
4. Minimize appearance of pores.
5. Diminish appearance of spots, scars, fine lines + wrinkles.
6. Add a bit of firmness to skin.
7. Exfoliate well to get rid of dead skin cells.
8. Brighten and add a radiant glow.

What's NOT to LOVE about a beauty routine you wear to bed at night?

I am going to give you 2 brands to consider, one high end, the other low end. Both glycolic-based nighttime skin care products are impressive.

 I LOVE glycolic acid, even MORE than Vitamin C serum. Works BETTER for my skin.

Let me add this little piece of advice:

Go slowly when starting a beauty routine with AHAs, like glycolic acid, lactic acid, etc. They can be tough on the face + neck.....and should be used sparingly, until your skin gets used to the product's power.

OLE HENRIKSEN Invigorating Night Treatment™ ($48, at Sephora).

This amazing product features a light gel full of 12 AHA complexes, with glycolic acid topping the list of ingredients.

Reviva Labs, 10% Glycolic Acid Cream ($18.85, at iHerb).

This inexpensive nighttime glycolic acid cream is another excellent choice. It also comes in a 5% glycolic base for those who might wish to begin their routine gently.

Like good glycolic formulas, this one also offers fine texturizing benefits for aging, sun-damaged, or blemished skin.

I'm an AHA believer.....How about you?

J'Adore Dior! Lip Glow And Rosy Glow Blush For Summer Sizzle

PINK LIPS + PINK BLUSH equal summer sizzle and look FAB on every skin tone.

Sure, you might have to adjust the pink to fit your unique complexion, but it is a universal shade that flatters every woman's skin, when it comes to makeup.

Dior makes gorgeous makeup, and no, it isn't the cheapest, but if you have the $$$ to splurge, then we think the stuff is splurge-worthy.

We, especially, LOVE the Dior GLOW line, like these two:

Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in Petal.
.

I know, $44 for a blush compact sounds crazy BUT----it's really pretty + made beautifully. We found it here at Sephora.

Dior Addict Lip Glow in Pink.

Also at Sephora, for $33.

It's a nice, soft, sheer pink with a satin finish.

Wanna Try Boots No7 ? UK's Best Selling Anti-Aging Serum!

Do you ever wonder what other women put on for smooth, clear, youthful skin?

Get this--- The UK's Best Selling ANTI-AGING SERUM is Boots No7.

And you can get it here in the USA from ULTA beauty stores.

It's BOOTS' Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum for UNDER $30!

It happens to contain an advanced peptides + patented anti-oxidant complex that deliver a younger, more radiant complexion in just 2 weeks!

Okay.....maybe a stretch, but if it's working in Great Britain, then maybe it's worth the beauty buy here.

You can learn more about Boots No7 at ULTA.com.

374 ULTA reviewers gave the skin care serum 4.6 **** stars out of 5 stars *****.

Not a bad rating. Actually, impressive.

New Coppertone Clearly Sheer Faces 50 SPF: Won't Clog Your Pores!

Let's be totally honest.

It's SUMMER.....hot....sunny.....breezy.....beaches.....lakes......mountains......backyards.....

You know you're gonna DO it....You ARE going to be in the SUN.

So-oooo....You might as well PROTECT your face + neck from the DAMAGING UVA + UVB rays.

I like sunscreens that are kind to the complexion, and designed ONLY for faces, when that's where you want to apply them.

Coppertone has launched a NEW sunscreen with a whopping 50% SPF:

Coppertone CLEARLY SHEER Faces 50.

It's so POPULAR, it's SOLD OUT online at CVS.com at the moment.

LOVE this formula:

• Won't CLOG pores.
• Great UNDER makeup.
• Light-weight SHEER formula.
• Super BEACH protection.
• Cheap, too. LESS than $10.

Found a bottle here at JET.com for $6.97 + FREE shipping.

This one sounds like a great summer beauty buy!

Every Beach Beauty Queen Needs A Pair Of Sassy Sliders This Summer

If you're headed to the beach this 4th of July, you are NOT alone, ladies.

Make sure you pack your FAVE protective sunscreen, nice big hat, gorgeous swimsuit, juicy paperback.....AND.....

A pair of sassy sliders. You know....half flip flop, half sandal.

We like these by the WhiteBrand, and found them here at ASOS for LESS than $30!

Super cute! And got the cool nautical vibe going on.

Plus, LOVIN' the bad a** pedi.

We suggest LICORICE by ESSIE ($8.50).

Now, go on with your bad self and say HELLO to Summer!

Ripped Knee Thigh-Baring Jeans Still Hot Trend

For some strange reason, I happen to LIKE the ripped knee, thigh-baring jeans trend.

The look has been around for about 2 years now and is STILL HOT, because supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio was showing off the ripped jeans just 2 days ago as she left the Balmain fashion show in Paris with her daughter Anja.

Take a look. And she's wearing that classic military-syle Balmain blazer ($1,677), this time in Nude.

I think it's a SEXY style, but I know lots of people who hate disheveled, ripped jeans, especially baring the knees and thighs.

Balmain's little darling, Kim Kardashian  was ALREADY sporting this fashion trend back in Spring 2014, and I LOVED it then.

Model Gigi Haddid has also worn the look with a simple white blazer + white trainers.

 

Now, you can make your OWN ripped knee, thigh-baring jeans with a pair of scissors + a little imagination.

And no, the big holes do NOT have to match perfectly.

 And if you can afford to purchase an authentic 6-Button, Double-Breasted Balmain Blazer, then good for you,  and click here.

Let it RIP, ladies!

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara Really Delivers For All Women

I'm ALWAYS on the hunt for mascara that REALLY defines the lashes.

I got lucky yesterday; my friend Nina who LOVES all makeup---especially mascara, gifted me with an adorable pink tube of lipstick packaged in a cute pink box.

Hmmm. It read in gold lettering:

Better Than SEX.

Yup....That's the name of Too Faced's mascara, and it comes with a unique, wide hour-glass-shaped mascara brush.

Nina promised me AMAZING lashes.....and she was right!

Better Than Sex mascara TRULY delivers for All the ladies:

Longer, thicker, separated lashes.

Take a look at the model wearing it:

A very build-able mascara and one that LENGTHENS beautifully, in the same sense of L'Oreal's Telescopic mascara.

I found a pretty pink tube of Too Faced Better Than Sex here at ULTA ($23).

It's worth the splurge, ladies.

Maine Chaga Products For Collagen-Boosted Complexion And Smoother Skin

Chaga might not sound too pretty, because it's a medicinal mushroom growing on decayed birch trees, but it's been found to be FULL of precious antioxidants, which makes for more beautiful skin when added to skin care formulations.

Wild Chaga found in Maine happens to be one of the more potent varieties out there, so this appears to be the BEST chaga around.

So, I asked my New England friend Rebecca Webster what all the beauty hype was about the chaga mushroom and learned plenty at her company website MyBerryOrganics.com.

The company believes in + sells natural, organic skin care products, teas and supplements. And they've been receiving a lot of BUZZ lately and with good reason.

If we look at the beauty science of the Chaga mushroom without getting too complicated, we find it contains a valuable component known as betulin. When that is converted to betulinic acid, the skin care rewards are there.


That means:  Improved skin tone + clarity with the stimulation of collagen production, making for a younger-looking, smoother complexion and wherever else you apply it to the body.

Who doesn't want more amazing + supple skin?




Rebecca Webster was generous to send me a couple of  her wonderful + exclusive Maine Chaga products:

1. Maine Chaga Age-Defying Face Serum.($38). This quick-drying serum contains 200-plus antioxidants with Melanin, Vitamins + Minerals + Amino Acid Complexes.

2. Maine Chaga Face + Body Cream.($35). This rich yet lightweight cream contains the full Chaga benefits with Green Tea, Chamomile, Cucumber, Shea Butter, Aloe, Jojoba, Coneflower, Grapeseed, Safflower, and Sesame.'

I found the serum + cream work EXCELLENT together. I LOVE the serum on my face + neck. It makes for an effective facial primer, smoothing the complexion and adding a perfect layer for foundation + other makeup with a pore-less look.

The face + body cream is terrific for areas that need extra hydration like on my decollete. I am hoping, this can soften the sun spots I have accumulated over the years. It feels like silk and leaves your body + face feeling ultra-smooth.

And you can be assured that the chaga her company is harvesting and processing is the real deal:

" Our processing facility is registered with the FDA, registration #18195837554.
My Berry Organics/Maine Chaga has been inspected and licensed by the State Of Maine..." 

If you're looking for better skin tone + texture, I would definitely, try these Maine Chaga skin care products.This is nature at its best, These are authentic, healthy face + body formulations that have been carefully prepared.

I've been using both products for almost 3 weeks now, and my finicky skin has responded WITHOUT irritation.

I think you will LOVE Maine Chaga products.

Copy RHONYC Bethenny Frankel's Caged Arena Gladiator Sandals For LESS!

Whether you like it or not......GLAM gladiator sandals are TRENDY HOT for Summer 2016!

We LOVE straps and ties, but we're on the fashion fence about the gladiator style.

Still-----It's ALL over the street and the caged arena gladiator look is HOT once again.

Check out Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel strutting her $450 pair of Stuart Weitzman gladiator sandals in Manhattan on Wednesday.

The flat style + silver studs make these TRES chic.

You can COPY the Skinny Girl CEO's style with a CHEAPER pair.

Check out our super saver here at ShoeSpie.com on SALE for $78.39 and studs included!

Fab DUPES!

If you don't mind, I'm going to SKIP this one, but you go right ahead, because it's a trend on fire this season.