Paparazzi Seem To Be Obsessed With Photographing Celebs' Less Than Pretty Veiny Hands

Paris Hilton. Angelina Jolie. Meg Ryan.

These celebrities share something we also share-----veiny hands and veiny arms.

We are a bit sensitive about our own hands, because the paparazzi for some reason, think it's cute or fun to point out whatever part of a woman's body that isn't perfect.

And the British press, like the Daily Mail, really enjoy revealing all the sinewy hands and arms they can find. Today, the photogs pick on poor Paris Hilton.

This is so ridiculous! Are women supposed to feel ashamed because their hands and arms show more veins than others?

Well, apparently, the paparazzi seem to think so.

We're not sure exactly what causes some women to have veiny hands and veiny arms. It probably has something to do with genetics and/or a strong work-out routine, or slim build.

We can say for ourselves, that we have always had skinny arms and slender hands. We also have used small weights to exercise our arms for years now, and continue to do so.

We haven't gone for hand rejuvenation, but darn it, it DOES exist!

We've heard about injecting filler into the backs of hands to re-volumize the lost fat, but no....we haven't gone there, and apparently, neither has Paris, Angelina, or Meg.

Look at the tidbit we found on RealSelf.com by NYC Dermatologic Surgeon Nelson Novick, MD:

Hand Rejuvenation: Beating Those Bulging Blood Vessels and Stringy Tendons

"Even if your face looks great, bulging blood vessels and prominent stringy-looking tendons on the back of your hands can betray your age. Sure, you could fade brown spots and remove small growths from the hands, but up to not that long ago, there was little that could be done to otherwise improve them. Happily nowadays that's no longer true.

The safest and most effective means in my opinion is to revolumize the backs of the hands, i.e. to restore the volume lost over time mostly due to wasting away of the fatty tissue that once masked the underlying veins and tendons.

Bulky hyaluronic volumizing materials, such as Juverderm Ultra Plus and Perlane have been used successfully to accomplish this. However, my favorite material for replenishing lost volume in the hands and for achieving a smooth and even result is Radiesse.

Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite, a bone-like material that provides more volume per syringe and lasts considerably longer in this location than its hyaluronic acid counterparts."

The procedure is actually quite simple. A mixture of Radiesse and a bit of lidocaine (a local numbing agent) is injected between the tendony spaces on the backs of the hands and then literally molded like clay into place."

Hold That Perfect Plank Pose And Tone Entire Midsection

It's all in the plank pose, ladies.

If you are tired and bored, and in pain, from doing all those back-breaking crunches and sit-ups, then get into another position.

If you do yoga, like Jennifer Aniston, and many other body beautiful celebrities, then you know what the plank pose is. And although it looks easy and not really effective, you are so wrong!

If you want to tone up that tummy, along with the other flab above and below it, then you need to plank, because this yoga position zeroes in on the entire midsection. Add some regular push-ups in your routine, and together, you will also firm up your arms. So this is key for women, especially when we all hate the dingle-dangle under the arms.

How To Do It:

1. Begin on your hands and knees, with hands directly under shoulders, keep knees under hips. 2. Move feet back until the legs are straight and you’re balancing on your toes, feet together. 3. Keep the shoulders pulled back and down, with arms straight. 4. Don't let belly sag--contract muscles. This is the Plank Pose.

Hold for 30 seconds, 3 times, with a 30-second rest in between. As you get stronger, hold the plank position for 1 minute, 3 times, with the 30-second rest in between.

Give the plank pose a chance. You WILL see results.

Chanel's New Fall Darling Shade Peridot: Still Not As Great As Vamp?

If you love green and love gold, then Chanel's new 'it' nail shade, Peridot, is for you!

Get it now, ladies. The duo-chrome polish will be the darling of Fall 2011. And it's one of the most unique-colored nail lacquers we've seen in a long time. As New York City manicurist, Jin Soon Choi has said, "It's sophisticated and kind of magical. Like a mix of industrial metal and snakeskin.".

We couldn't have said it better.

You're either going to LOVE this new Chanel Peridot, or HATE it. And at $25 a bottle, we're sure the copy-cats are already out there, but this is one shade that the imitators will have a tough time 'nailing' down, so to speak.

Hey, we are no nail polish expert, but we think that Vamp, was by far, Chanel's best shade that first hit the fashion runway in fall 1994.

Still, we will be watching to see just who is wearing #531 Peridot.

Meantime, we found about 40 listings for Peridot on Ebay today. Check them out here.

The beauty buzz for the new 'it' shade for fall is growing by the hour.

It Pays To Have Great Makeup Artist: Kim Kardashian Taps Mario For Wedding

It's Kim Kardashian's big wedding day!

The Calfornia reality TV star will walk down the aisle this evening, as she weds NBA player Kris Humphries.

There's been tons of talk about the $30 million wedding, the $20,000, 10-tier cake, the 2 Vera Wang wedding gowns, each at $25,000, the 500 invited guests, and so on.

Who knows how much is actially true.

What we do know, is that it pays to have a super-talented, professional makeup artist in Mario Dedivanovic. He is the magic man in our humble opinion. He is the master who transforms the lovely Kim Kardashian into a gorgeous glam beauty, time and time again.

And for her most important moment today, it is Mario, whom Kim has tapped to do her marriage makeup. Check out Mario Dedivanovic's makeup blog here. The guy is a genius artist.

Rarely, do we catch the dark-haired 30-year-old WITHOUT makeup. In fact, Kim K once refused to make a red carpet appearance because her makeup artist forgot to bring along her all-important faux lashes.

But here are a couple of Kim without makeup pics. Still pretty, but lacking the signature glamour punch we all know her by.

We can't wait to see the over-the-top Kim/Kris nuptials!

Tune into E! at 6 PM tmorrow evening for some super Kardashian wedding footage!

Super Deal Of The Day: Boho Chandeliers Only $9.99

Love these boho beauties!

Our Super Deal of the Day! And on sale for just $9.99!

We found these Turquoise Fan Chandelier Earrings by Mixit at JC Penney.com. Originally $20.00.

Sure, these earrings are bold, but they also make an elegant fashion statement. And these chandeliers look more expensive than they really are----turquoise mixed with burnished silver and blue accents. The dimensions are 4" x 2" x 1/4".

We want a pair!

New Promising Melanoma Skin Cancer Pill Just Approved By FDA

Here is some encouraging news about skin cancer, and the great strides scientists are making.

The pill is called, Zelboraf, and it goes after the specific gene found in melanoma. And by now, most of us have learned, that melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, about 68,000 people in the U.S. were diagnosed last year and 8,700 died.

The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) has given the green light to the pill, which is being made by Roche. And it's very good news, because melanoma is a tough cancer to tackle, and there have not been many treatment options for it.

"The FDA's quick action on this drug approval is important because it gives melanoma patients a new way to fight this deadly disease," Timothy Turnham, director of the Melanoma Research Foundation, said in a statement.

Zelboraf zeroes in on a mutated form of the melanoma gene, slowing down tumor growth.

There can be side effects with taking Zelboraf, including--hair loss, joint pain, diarrhea, fatigue and skin rashes.

Roche says the drug will be available in about 2 weeks.

Doll Lashes Big For Fall 2011: Think 'Black Spider'

The Lanvin fall 2011 runway batted long, thick fringe to the adoring crowd, as models showed off doll lashes created with tons and tons of mascara. And that dramatic fringe has made its way to the 'real world,' as a bunch of new, volumizing mascaras make their way on to store shelves.

Think black spider. Think Twiggy. Er...think Kardashian. Yep. Both top and bottom lashes get the full treatment, resulting in a doll-like set of lashes. It's an intense, spider-y look for the eyes.

All you need are 3 beauty items to achieve doll lashes:

1. Eyelash curler.
2. Volumizing black mascara.
3. Eyelash comb.

You need to curl your lashes, ladies. We've talked about this several times before. Curling makes lashes look longer and fuller, and allows your eyes to look bigger.

Next, you need a darn good mascara, one that lets you build layer upon layer. Lancome has just introduced Hypnose Doll Lashes Mascara ($25, now at Dillards, and then nationwide this September). It features a cone-shaped brush that lets you fill in all those hard-to-reach lashes. And the formula is fiber-shiny. No clumping---just wonderful jet black mascara that you can layer and layer.

3. The last step is crucial. You need to separate each layer of mascara. The Lancome Hypnose Doll Lash brush is good, but we would also advise investing in a decent, metal eyelash comb. Brush through each mascara coat again and again, on both top and bottom lashes.

Once again, it's very trendy to over-dose on the mascara. What would we do without it?

Doll lashes, here we come!

Beauty Tip Today Counts Samy Fat Hair Thickening Spray As One Of The Best

Maybe it's the hydrolyzed wheat protein found in Samy Fat Hair 0 Calories Thickening Spray that delivers the big hair we want.

Beauty Tip Today is always on the hunt for the perfect big hair styling product. And we want to go on the record, that we rank Samy Fat Hair as one of the best for big hair!

The product has been around for about a year now, and we just discovered the thickening spray over the weekend. And we LOVE it!

This Samy stuff rocks! The formula consists of Samy's exclusive FH4 Thickening Complex - a blend of natural extracts and proteins, designed to increase the hair's diameter, creating a fuller, thicker head of hair.

The thickening spray is NOT sticky or greasy-heavy. It's a light texture that is able to build-up volume on thin, wimpy locks. And it smells great---reminds us of a nice, beach-y mist.

And we like that you can apply Samy Fat Hair 0 Calories Thickening Spray ($8.99, 6 oz. at Walgreens), on either damp or dry hair.

If you're looking for bigger hair with better body and more oomph, then give this product a go! Thumbs up from Beauty Tip Today!

K Sisters Debut Sears Kardashian Kollection on E! Reality Show

This ain't your mama's washing machine.

Oh, no! The Sears company has just made a brilliant fashion move, one that creates a new image for the famous dept. store that's basically been known for its many appliances.

But now the K sisters are in town! Actually, Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian seem to be everywhere these days. And last night on E!'s 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians,', television viewers got to see the launching of the sisters' latest money-making venture: The Kardashian Kollection for Sears.

The Kollection arrives in 400 Sears stores on August 25, but you can already shop for Kardashian dresses, shoes, tops, pants, handbags, and more online at Sears.com. Use coupon code Kardashian and get 30% off for a limited time. Just in time for back-to-school shopping, too.

John Goodman, executive vice president of apparel and home, told 'Good Morning America': 'When you think of Sears you think of appliances, you think of tools. How do you get people's perception to change around clothing and apparel?

'That's where the girls are going to do an amazing job - bringing in a new audience.'

We think Sears is very smart. Whether you adore or hate the K sisters, they do get lots of attention, lots of fans, and know how to do darn good public relations. The Kardashians are very savvy marketers and have a pulse on what young women want.

We took a look, and you might be pleasantly surprised. The Kollection is sophisticated with most pieces in black. We saw the lowest price for an article of clothing at $42, and the highest price at $99.

Stay tuned. We will be watching the Sears Kardashian Kollection, and how the style evolves.

Adonia Hair Reducer: Apply Gel Serum And Grow Less Hair

Shave this. Shave that. Hair, hair everywhere.

Who loves shaving? Even celebrities hate doing it.

Legs. Armpits, and other things in-between.

We've told you before about the deodorants that claim to reduce hair growth. And these actually DO work, to some degree. The magic ingredients---plant-derived substances.

These organic plant oils really weaken the hair formation, so that the new hair grows in finer and lighter in color.

And now---welcome Adonia Hair Reducer, which also uses plant-derived ingredients ! Just apply the gel serum right AFTER shaving, and watch your body hair grow back more slow-wwwwwwwly. Check out the stats in the pink graph.

Growing less hair, means shaving less.

This is what a bottle (60-day supply) of Adonia, at $49, claims to do:

46% less hair in 21 days!
70% less hair growth within 6 weeks.
20 Organic Botanicals that inhibit hair follicles.
Leaves your skin smooth, soft and hydrated.
Get rid of unwanted hair without irritation.
Works on women and men.
Great results with use on the face, arms, legs, chest and back.

There's a 60-day money back guarantee, too. We like that!

Hey, it's summer and that means we all step up the hair removal routine. Why not try this scientifically advanced hair reducer? And have more time in the sun!

Giuliana Rancic Gets Great Beach Hair With Ocean Spritz---Even On Land

You don't have to be by-the-sea to get those sexy, beach hair waves!

Just ask E! host extraordinaire Giuliana Rancic. She's got a beauty tip she wants to share. And it's all about the Wella, ladies.

Giuliana LOVES her very long, wavy Gisele Bundchen-type locks. And yeah, we are told Giuliana's hair has extensions. So many Hollywood lovelies do wear them, and expensive ones.

And although we are tired of seeing these Kardashian sisters' below-the-bosom hairstyles on so many celebrities, including the lovable E!host, we have to admit, Giuliana's hair is always beach sexy perfect!

And this is G's secret, and also Rebecca Romijn's, too:

Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz (8.99, 5.07 oz., at amazon.

This is beach texture spray---level2. And the results are fab!! Lots of chunky texture. And so easy to use. You can even apply Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz at the beach for even bigger, beachy hair:

Just spray Ocean Spritz into dry hair near the roots. Then scrunch or shape your beach style using fingers to air-dry. For even more texture, blow-dry after shaping.

This stuff rocks!

Judge Rules: Christian Louboutin Does Not Own Exclusive Rights To Red Sole Shoes

Talk about feeling red-in-the-face!

Christian Louboutin, the French shoe designer who created the famous red-soled shoes in 1992, has just lost round one in his lawsuit against rival Yves St. Laurent. And round two doesn't look any better.

A judge yesterday told the celebrity footwear designer, that his bid to block the YSL fashion house from selling shoes with his signature red sole had failed.

Manhattan federal Judge Victor Marrero has also scheduled a hearing for next week, to consider cancellation of Christian Louboutin's 2008 trademark on his red soled shoes.

Double ouch!

In other words, Mr. Louboutin, you don't OWN the color red.

We're not sure how all the Louboutin fans will feel about this day in court. Jennifer Lopez adores the signature red soles so much. Remember her hit single two years ago, 'Louboutins'?

The shoe designer was quite flattered by the song. In fact, he was asked how many times JLo dropped the 'L'word in the single:

"That would be 45. Trust me, I've counted!" Louboutin said.

Surely, Christian Louboutin does not OWN the color red. But let's be honest, YSL knows darn well, that the trademark soles were not YSL's idea.

Those distinctive, sexy soles, are pure Louboutin all the way. And YSL can keep on coloring their shoes red underneath, but we think the true fans will not jump the Louboutin ship.

Bethenny Frankel Takes 'Skinnygirl' Empire To More Intimate Level

You either love Bethenny Frankel or you hate her. But whatever the case, you have to admit, she is one smart 'skinnygirl'!

The former NY City Housewife cast member has left her gal-pals in the dust, by building on her skinnygirl brand, and taking the clever label to a whole, new multi-million-dollar level. This is what she recently told CNN:

"I joined the cast of Real Housewives exclusively for business. I had a column in Health magazine and was a spokesperson for Pepperidge Farm. But I wanted to build a large national audience for my Skinnygirl brand."

First, it was the Skinnygirl best-seller diet books. Then the yummy Skinnygirl margaritas and cocktails, sold for an estimated $120 million! More new Skinnygirl books, a Skinnygirl sangria, the launching of a budget-friendly Skinnygirl skin care line, plus this:

Bethenny's Skinnygirl Smoothers n' Shapers.....oh yeah, Victoria's Secret and Spanx, watch out!

Bethenny Frankel is a very savvy businesswoman. She just started selling her Skinnygirl intimate apparel on QVC.com last Saturday, plus, she had stopped by the Tonight Show to model her Skinnygirl camisole to Jay Leno. And it's selling like hot-cakes.

And we want one----the Skinnygirl Lace Shaping Cupped Cami ($29) and the Skinnygirl Lace Shaping Brief ($18.50). In colors: Black, Bone, Champagne, and Smoke.

What's Wrong With Princess Kate's Black Eyeliner? Designer Westwood Says Too Harsh

Princess Kate = Heavy black eyeliner?!

Sorry, but we think brit designer Vivienne Westwood has it all wrong about the newly married Duchess of Cambridge.

In fact, we believe that Kate does her OWN makeup, quite royally, and that there's a bit of jealousy out there, when it comes to the slender brunette who caught Prince William's eye. Lately, we have seen it all over the British media, and when some can take a few shots at Kate, they really let 'em rip!

This is what the well-respected fashion designer told the Sunday Times Magazine: 'I think she's got a problem with eye make-up. The sharp line around her eyes make her look hard. Either she should be smudgy or wear none.'

Ouch!

Dame Vivienne is being a 'bi-atch' in our humble opinion. But she is not alone in her makeup criticism of Kate. Celebrity makeup artist Rachel Wood suggests that the princess/duchess just soften things up a bit, too:

'I'd love to see her with a strong and classic liquid on top and take her favoured hard black pencil on the bottom and soften and smoke it out. I would also love to give her a little more mascara,' she continued.

'If she prefers to keep the black liner she so loves to wear on the top line, I would love to add a touch of a smoky shadow to open and soften her eyes. This way she is keeping the colour she feels comfortable using, but giving it a much needed update and softer finish.'

Sheesh. We don't think Kate's liner looks out-dated at all. Could you imagine these women spouting off like that about the late Princess Diana?

Diana LOVED wearing eyeliner and tons of it. She, too, liked to rim the entire eye, and never once, did Diana do it wrong, either.

Liner is key when putting together a smoky eye. It gives shape and frameto the eye and looks quite polished and sophisticated, when done right.

Maybe some Brits would prefer that the Duchess of Cambridge have a professional makeup artist on hand, to perfect her non-professional makeup application when Kate appears before the public?

Even Kelly Osbourne believes Kate should take her royal highness to another uber level:

Kelly told Jay Leno on the Tonight Show about Kate wearing an outfit more than once :

'In England they are like look how thrifty she's being, showing the British public that the Royals are in a recession as well. Only in this country they call it a faux pas.'

Double ouch!

In our world, there's nothing wrong with black eyeliner. In fact, it's a makeup necessity!

Snack On Strawberry Borba Gummi Bears For Beautiful Youthful Skin

Now we're talking.
Strawberry gummi bears that deliver anti-aging benefits and wrinkle-fighting vitamins!

No more yuck-tasting horse pills. Now you can build up beautiful, youthful skin by snacking on new Borba Skin Balance Gummi Bears ($14.99, borba.com. Yummy-yummy! You get 90 gummi bears in a bottle. And you can enjoy 4 gummi bear supplements once or twice per day.

So, do the gummies REALLY work? Can you chew your way to healthier, younger-looking skin?

The fine folks at Borba say the strawberry gummi bears do more than just taste delish:

"Formulated with Vitamins A, C, E & B12, plus BORBA's proprietary blend of botanical antioxidants and minerals to support cellular health and defend skin against free radial damage."

We think this is great. Borba is adding an extra boost of vitamins to your beauty routine. Plus, these gummi bears taste so good. What's not to love?! How could anyone forget to take their vitamins when they come in gummi form?

And the reviews are giving the product a major thumbs up! Clear and better-looking skin are what consumers say they are seeing.

The only problem we would consider, is over-dosing on the cute, strawberry chewables How could you stop at just the maximum of 8?

We trust the Borba company. They're experts when it comes to 'beautyceuticals.' Borba understands what beautiful skin is all about.

Olay Acne Control Face Wash Welcome Product On Hot Steamy Days

Hot, steamy days can equal clogged pores and bad skin. And the worst complexion nightmare---acne.

Ugh!

Can't stand the high humidity levels that have been baking the country in a thick layer of greasiness.

And the weather doesn't just affect our oily skin girls. Even dry-skin friends are screaming for some bad skin/acne relief.

We found something that will keep you clean and clear:

Olay's Acne Control Face Wash ($5.94, on sale at ULTA.) This is a strong facial cleanser that attacks the grime and greasies with a dual-hydroxy complex containing salicylic acid. It goes deep to unclog those pores, but won't strip your skin. It smells great, and it's gentle enough to be used daily. And best of all.....It keeps the acne away!

Love the pump dispenser and the nice lather Olay has developed for this effective facial cleanser. The formula really works, and we think you'll be pleased. Of course, we adore salicylic acid because it soaks up the greasies and performs nicely as an exfoliator, and doesn't harm sensitive skin.

Vanessa Hudgens Beaming With New Short Boy Haircut

When a great movie role calls for an actress wearing a really short, shaggy hairstyle, she has two options:

1. Chop the hair off.
Or
2. Wear a wig for the role.

Vanessa Hudgens chose the more courageous path....She let them chop off her very long dark locks into a short, boy haircut.

We didn't think the young, popular actress would let them near her hair, but boy, were we wrong! And the final result----amazing! We think Vanessa Hudgens looks better in short hair. Take a look at Vanessa rockin' the new cut at a surfing competition in Huntington Beach, California.

The actress will star in an upcoming movie called, 'Gimme Shelter.' And for the role, she had to get down and gritty. The flick is about a pregnant homeless teen (Hudgens) who flees her abusive mother (Rosario Dawson) and seeks out her biological father.

"The tattoo, the hair, the clothes, the piercings, the attitude, the everything,” she tells PEOPLE. “The walk, the talk … it was a completely new person. I really did look like a boy.”

We think this boy cut is very pretty on 22-year-old Vanessa. Plus, she gained 10 lbs. for the movie role.

It's an edgy cut and great for summer. The crazy thing is, Vanessa claims she cut her OWN hair, to give it that gritty, urban vibe. Hey, our suggestion....If you love this hairstyle, just bring a photo of it to your hairdresser, and go from there. Don't attempt this on your own. And maybe, Vanessa let a pro finish the cut AFTER she took a scissors to her long locks.

We think it's a super change for Vanessa Hudgens. She's a very petite girl with a small face, and this choppy boy cut brings out her beautiful features. It's bold and makes her look mature. We didn't even recognize the actress at first.

Hollywood seems, too often, to get caught up in this very long, extension-type hairstyle, the one seen on all 3 Kardashian sisters, Guiliana Rancic, and Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell. It's the same, copy-cat do with ultra-long waves covering the bosom.

Vanessa Hudgens' new look is quite refreshing, and she's getting noticed for it.

Jessica Simpson On Set For New Fashion Reality Show

Jessica Simpson is returning to television with a new reality show, "Fashion Star." It will be shown on NBC, and Jessica will play the role of celebrity mentor to some future designers. Model Elle Macpherson will join her on the series. Sounds like another Project Runway wanna-be.

Go ahead and snicker....but Jessica Simpson is getting the last laugh.

The clothing empire she built, is already worth about $1 billion. And the blonde-haired Simpson is only 30-years-old. Plus, she's very busy planning a wedding to fiance Eric Johnson, launching a new fragrance, and putting together the new fall line of her clothing, shoes, and signature handbags.

She's been on the set of Fashion Star out in Los Angeles. Check out the photo snapped of her yesterday, wearing a sparkling mini dress.

NBC is excited to have the fashion businesswoman front a TV series:

"With an almost billion-dollar lifestyle brand under her belt she is sure to be an excellent mentor to our up-and-coming designers,' said Paul Telegdy, NBC and Universal Media Studios executive.

We are told, that so far, no launch date has been set for Jessica Simpson's, "Fashion Star.".

Jennifer Lopez Gives O Mag Glimpse Into New JLo Kohl's Fashion Line

Sexy and modern.

That's how superstar Jennifer Lopez wants women to feel when they put on a piece of fashion from the singer's new clothing collection at Kohl's this September.

The Kohl's JLo style is being featured in the September issue of O magazine. You get a glimpse of the glamorous Lopez influence that will be launching across the country in Kohl's dept. stores.

Originally, JLo and husband Marc Anthony were going to debut a lifestyle dept. together at Kohl's. But, since recent news of a split-up with divorce on the way, we're not sure if her ex will also continue with his own Kohl's venture.

Meantime, Jennifer Lopez is not looking back. The womenswear collection is definitely on. As far as the home furnishings by JLo, we're not sure yet if that will also launch.

Hey, it's all good! You can smell like JLo with her gazillion JLo fragrances, look like JLo with her new clothing line, and hopefully, decorate your home like JLo, too.

Mariah By The Sea: Post-Baby Aquatic Workout To Regain Figure

Mariah Carey. Gisele Bundchen.

Both of these famous women share something in common.

They sure don't look alike. Both are quite tall, but body-wise, they are very different. Mariah is curvy with a definite hour-glass silhouette, while Gisele is long and lean with a model's dimensions.

Both have gone through a first pregnancy, and that is where we take a further look at the post-baby aquatic work-out.

The gorgeous singer recently tweeted to her fans, that she was hitting the beach to exercise."Ocean work out!" Mariah announced, along with a photo of herself splashing in the waves. "It's been a loooong time since I've been in the ocean."

Good for her! Keep the body moving!

Mariah Carey has been trying to re-gain that lovely, curvy body, after giving birth to twins back in April. No easy task for any woman, celebrity or non-celebrity.

Mariah claims that aquatic work-out is "3x more effective" than other work-outs. And that is how she generally stays in great shape.

Maybe Mariah is on to something for ladies in post-baby mode, because that is how supermodel Gisele Bundchen bounced back following her birth to son, Benjamin Brady.

Except, Gisele was working out in a pool. But it doesn't matter....pool or ocean. It's all about water resistance:

It's called the Brazilian Body Surf program, and Gisele was reportedly doing the surf during her 2009 pregnancy. Smart girl! At least that is what the Boston Herald was reporting.

What exactly is the Brazilian Body Surf? According to the website Equinox, it's a combination of cardiovascular and muscle conditioning drills taught using water resistance.

Great post-baby body tips Mariah and Gisele!

MAC Launches Blackest Mascara Ever: Opulash Optimum For Fall

Black mascara.

We've mentioned this several times before, here at BeautyTipToday, that we CANNOT live without it. And the blacker the mascara, the better. So, that's why we are very curious about MAC's new Opulash Optimum Black Mascara ($15, at fine dept. stores by August 25th). We found some already, here at Nordstrom.com.

MAC's Opulash Optimum Black Mascara promises to deliver a saturated, volumizing blackest formula to add more drama and thickness and curl to your lashes. Check out the ad photo above.

Kim Kardashian would probably love the new Opulash Optimum because she likes to 'over-dose' on mascara, too. Kim K never met a layer of mascara she didn't like, and we can say the same about Kourtney, Khloe, and Mama Kris. And Kim K is already a huge fan of MAC's Zoom Mascara.

Sure, if you were born with dark brown eyes, you can handle the blackest, thickest mascara around. The two go hand-in-hand.

Mascara is one beauty item every girl needs. And MAC never disappoints. We're sure you will get 'optimum'results with new Opulash Optimum.

New Zytaze Botox Booster: Supplement Keeps You Wrinkle-Free Longer

5 days....10 supplements, equals longer-lasting Botox results.

This one has piqued our interest. We just noticed the ad in a magazine last evening. And we came away scratching our head. What will beauty science think of next?!

Prescription Zytaze is being called the new BFF of Botox cosmetic. It's actually a new medical food or supplement that makes your Botox results last longer.....up to 1 month longer! Talk about a Botox booster.

All you do is take Zytaze for 5 days (10 capsules) BEFORE your next Botox injections.

So does it REALLY work? And what's in Zytaze?

Zytaze is made up of the supplement zinc, along with enzyme phytase. The pills provide nutritional support to enhance the effectiveness of Botox injections for the treatment of facial cosmetic procedures, blepharospasm, and hemifacial spasm.

Without such a booster, Botox, in general, lasts between 3 and 4 months, at which time, the muscles in that area of the face start moving again, signaling time for the next treatment. And if you love to work-out, well, that can rob you of your Botox results, too.

California plastic surgeon, Lavinia Chong explains:
"It also depends on how much you exercise. I have extremely fit patients who are "gym rats", doing hard cardio 5-6x/week. They uniformly report that the longevity of Botox is lower."

Wow! We were not aware of such an exercise/Botox link.

Our advice? Speak with your dermatologist. He or she can best determine if Zytaze is worth taking, and if it actually makes a difference in Botox longevity. We will be waiting on more studies about the new medical food enhancer.

By the way, a prescription for Zytaze costs $60.

Visit Zytaze.com for more details.....Or call 800-233-5469.

Got Sunscreen? Duh! Don't Forget To Slap Some On

Take a good look at your face, and now, at your wrinkles.....Maybe, you don't have any. Great for you. Continue your excellent anti-aging routine.

But for those of us who do have wrinkles, we are asking you, is there one side of your precious face that appears more wrinkled than the other?

Let's explore exactly why.....

Whatever you do, just play safe under the sun. And even if you're in the car driving, you still need to wear sunscreen. Facial skin cancers develop more on the left side due to frequent driving, say researchers at St. Louis University.

"We tend to see more skin cancer on the left side of the face---drivers need to be aware of the amount of sun exposure they receive behind the wheel," cautions Dr. Scott Fosko.

So that means, no more covertibles? And no more car sun roofs?

Don't laugh....we DO have a sun roof, but refuse to open it up, because we are afraid to really let the sun shine upon us while driving, and destroy our skin even further. As far as the left driver's window, well, what can we do? We can't draw a curtain across that.

Maybe that sounds super silly to you, but the sun's powerful UVB/UVA rays do a number on the epidermis. And it will catch up to you. Just wait until you get into your 30s and beyond. Sun damage DOES occur, even when the sunscreen is applied.

Sunscreen isn't perfect....but essential on a daily basis.

If you're tired of applying heavy creams and oils to your skin, why not try the powder sunscreen that celebrities are hooked on?

Colorscience is proud of their mineral-based powder sunscreen called, Sunforgettable. Cute name.

Sunforgettable is a really unique beauty product. The ingredients contain immediate 8 hour, waterproof protection. And it's a powder base. No more greasies.

And it comes in 3 shades: Perfectly Clear. All Clear. Almost Clear. Application is easy, too. You can put it on with a brush applicator, a roll-on, or a shaker.

We found some Sunforgettable here at SkinCareRX.com for $49.50.

Hey, U.K.: Why Just Give The Beauty Brush-Off To Julia Roberts And Christy Turlington?

We don't know whether to applaud or scold the U.K. for banning makeup ads there, featuring actress Julia Roberts and model Christy Turlington.

A British watchdog group, the Advertising Standards Authority, claims that L'Oreal cosmetics giant went TOO far in air-brushing the images of both Julia and Christy in their respective ad campaigns for Lancome and Maybelline. L'Oreal owns both brands.

This statement came after from Jo Swinson, British politician:

"Pictures of flawless skin and super-slim bodies are all around but they don't reflect reality. Excessive airbrushing and digital manipulation techniques have become the norm but both Christy Turlington and Julia Roberts are naturally beautiful women who don't need retouching to look great. This ban sends a powerful message to advertisers - let's get back to reality."

Okay, very fair statement, but let's also get REAL about the whole advertising industry......Face it, people....just about everything under the sun gets air-brushing. Suddenly, dark undereye circles disappear, along with moles, wrinkles, uneven skintone, uneven hairlines, and even pores. And don't even get us started about body air-brushing. Suddenly,this actress has longer, slimmer legs, and so forth.

But why just pick on poor Julia Roberts and Christy Turlington?!

Attack the entire modeling/advertising business. You can't tell us for certain, who has been air-brushed and who has not, and to what extent the air-brushing has gone on. It ain't just Julia and Christy being digitally enhanced. Both gorgeous celebrities are over 40-years-old, and yet, young models are also air-brushed to impossible perfection.

By now, most of us recognize that the glossy, beautiful ads in magazines and on billboards have been altered in some way. And most of us have come to realize, that even great-looking famous people are not perfect. But we have also become a youth-obsessed culture who now expects forehead wrinkles to be zapped by Botox, or a sagging bosom to be lifted by breast enhancement surgery, and so on.

We expect our favorite celebrities to appear flawless. It's a shame, and it will take more than a few outcries by a group in the U.K. to try and reverse the beauty standards we have created in the 21st Century.

The real shame is for our young daughters who are growing up these days around such impossible beauty expectations.

Would You Rub On Snail Slime To Look Younger? New Beauty Trend Slowly Making Way To U.S.

Hey, we're all for the magic cream that stops the signs of aging. Of course, we ALL want to look younger as the years rush by.

But really now----Snail slime for the skin?!

Would you go there, ladies? Would you rub the sticky slime of a snail all over your face and neck? What about the 'ick' factor?

Well, we would do it in a minute, IF, the slime could REALLY halt wrinkles, acne, and heal scars, like the research allegedly claims.

Let's take a further look. By the way, we stumbled upon this in the British media. It's already being sold there in the U.K.. And it's big in Chile for this reason. Chilean snail farmers noticed their skin was becoming more and more supple and healing quickly and with no scars when they handled snails for the French food market. Those same clever farmers decided to launch a Chilean snail slime product, called Elicina, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

So, what is so chic and scientifcally wonderful about snail slime?

According to the research, snail slime is a "complex mix of proteins, glycolic acids and elastin that nature has developed as a way to protect snail skin from damage, infection and UV rays".

Okay, now we are intrigued. Whether beauty scientists are able to extract enough of this magic slime to do human faces any rejuvenating good, remains to be seen, however.

Want to try a jar of Elicina?

We found some at Amazon.com. And at a great deal, too: Buy 2 jars for $43.15. Read the reviews. Most of them are very positive.

This has to be one of the most bizarre beauty trends to gain popularity. And if it works, then all the better. Sometimes nature has amazing gifts to share. Whether snail slime is one of them, it's fine by us.

Zout To The Rescue For Your Favorite Fashions

Our beauty tip today has nothing to do with makeup, skin care, or hair....well, maybe indirectly so.

We LOVE this stain remover for your favorite fashions. It's called Zout Laundry Stain Remover ($4.79, at drug and grocery stores) and it REALLY works!! And, yes, it does remove stains that come from makeup and skin care and hair products, too. It's pretty remarkable. Forget Oxy Clean. It is NO match for Zout.

We use Zout on our fine washables, and so far, it has not destroyed any fabric we have. Plus....it has a money back guarantee. Gotta love that!

The label on the red spray bottle says that Zout has 3 enzymes to break up starch, protein and oily stains. Take that---white blouse with the smudged rose lipstick stain! Or that red spaghetti sauce stain on our jeans! Even that nasty iron scorch mark on our ivory top!

And it's simple to use:
Just spray the stain and rub in the Zout foam. Allow the stain remover to work for about 5 minutes, and then launder as usual. Stain---Be Gone! And by golly.....it's gone! Trust us. We have a stash of Zout in our laundry room at all times.

And Zout Stain Remover is safe on all colorfast washables and works in all temperatures. It can be used with other laundry additives.

No Chlorine Bleach. No Phosphates. No Biodegradable Surfactants.

Let's be honest---stains do happen, and usually to our favorite fashions. So, it's nice to know that there is a product that really says what it does, and that is.....to get the stain out.

Zout even has a website to help you out with MORE stain removal tips. Click here.

Rub This Onto Your Scalp And Watch Your Hair Grow Faster

Coconut milk.

It's not just found in the pina colada you're sipping on a hot summer day or the yummy thai cuisine you're enjoying.

Coconut milk is much more than an exotic dairy drink you bought in a can all those years. Visit your grocery aisle these days, and you will see coconut milk available in cartons or bottles, and blended into ice creams and yogurts, and so forth.

But our beauty tip today is looking at coconut milk in a whole new way---as something healthy, hair can drink in.

We found this beauty nugget in the August issue of Glamour magazine, and it comes from a well-respected Indian ayurvedic skin care expert. No, we haven't tried it yet, but it sounds promising:

"Coconut milk helps the hair grow long and thick," says Pratima Raichur. "Rub it onto the scalp, leave it on for an hour or so, then wash it out.".

Who doesn't want long, thick, glossy, healthy locks that don't take forever to grow?! Plus, we bet your hair smells divine, following the rinse out.

Pratima does not say how often we should use the coconut milk hair treatment, but once or twice a week sounds good. And we would advise using the treatments for at least a month or two, to note any difference in the hair texture, and the way it's growing.

The way we see it......massaging a little coconut milk on the scalp cannot harm you. It's a safe, natural way to try and grow healthy hair fast. And trimming off the split ends every 6 weeks should also be part of your hair routine.

Excited About Exilis: New Laser Skin Firming Treatment

If you're looking to firm up your facial skin, improve texture, and build collagen, then it's time to get excited about Exilis. This brand new FDA-approved laser device is 'ready to roll' for you!

The Exilis laser wand is about the same size of a pen, and it ROLL-LLLLLS along your face, tightening the skin by using radio frequency to heat the underlying tissue.

And once again, it is a great NON-SURGICAL cosmetic procedure. NO down-time. NO scalpel. And a little Exilis goes a long way, lasting for up to 2 years. The cost? About $350 per session. And typically, 4 treatments are recommended.

Hey, sometimes that expensive nightcream just isn't doing enough for you, and that's when cosmetic laser in-office procedures can significantly change your appearance. Of course, plastic surgeons are quick to point out that non-surgical will not be as great as surgical, such as a facelift, but---cosmetic laser work can result in a healthy, natural, and youthful look. Check out the BEFORE and AFTER of this Exilis patient.

A lot of women are really excited about Exilis. And by the way, Exilis CAN also perform body contouring via fat volume reduction. So, it's quite a versatile, new laser weapon in the war on wrinkles AND fat. Just read what one skin expert says about it:

"The Exilis treatment’s powerful capability make it the “Ferrari” of non-invasive aesthetic procedures.", raves Dr. Robert Weiss, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Hunt Valley, MD.

To learn more about Exilis and what the new laser dvice can do for you, visit the Exilis website.

How To Go Lighter And Blonder From A Box: Copy Gwyneth's 10B

Remember this:
10B.

That's right. This is the buttery, light beige blonde shade that is a close copy to Gwyneth Paltrow's. At least, that is what the experts at John Frieda tell us.

Let's face it....when summer is upon us, ask any blonde-haired girl if she would like to go lighter, brighter, and BLONDER, and it's a no-brainer. Of course she would!

And if you are blonde already, then you can up the color ante, and kick your luminosity up a few luscious shades. And you CAN do this out of a box.

Try John Frieda's Precision Foam Colour ($12.99, at drugstores). There are 8 wonderful shades of blonde at-home hair color for you to get busy with. And the 10B box is called, Sheer Blonde Extra Light Beige Blonde, based on the formula used on Gwyneth Paltrow, who is a loyal hair color customer at the John Frieda salon.

And Gwyneth's hair always looks so healthy with an expensive-looking shade of blonde.

Precision Foam Colour is new in a no-drip easy to apply foam formula. It's designed to cover strands perfectly, resulting in tonal richness. And John Frieda enjoys an excellent reputation in the very competitive hair beauty business, so we would trust him on this at-home box of color.

Hey,we love this Gwyneth Paltrow shade of blonde. In fact, we are a bit jealous. But our hair is about one shade lighter than the Kardashian sisters, so we can't go there. It would be too lengthy a process.

To learn more about Gwyneth's 10B shade, visit John Frieda.