British Study Says Men Don't Really Like Women In Lots Of Makeup

Well, it's just one study, and it was conducted across the pond over in the UK.

And the results are rather interesting. Here's the big reveal with 3 key points:

1. The study found that men prefer women when they wear less make-up.

• 2. In many cases, men preferred the opposite sex to wear 40% fewer cosmetic products.
• 3. It also found women think fellow females look better in natural make-up.

Oh, really? We're not sure about that.

According to the British publication, Daily Mail, the results speak for themselves.

"The take home message from this study is that our ideas about what the opposite sex find attractive are often inaccurate, whether it relates to body size, weight, or even something like make-up use," continued Dr Alex Jones, a psychologist involved in the study.

"The misconceptions play a role in body image and self esteem issues and are sadly based on simple misunderstandings."

The study conducted at Bangor University will be published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology.

Okay....so gentlemen + most ladies, too, here are a bunch of celebs who got snapped WITHOUT makeup on.

If you all think this is really attractive, then well, we will just say nothing more. We think everyone looks even lovelier with mascara, blush, gloss, etc.

Lisa Rinna's Lips Look Larger Than Almost 4 Years After Lip Reduction Surgery

Maybe we just need better glasses, but we aren't alone in this thought. People have been remarking about Lisa Rinna's lips, again. Yes, the lips curiously look larger than when she had lip reduction surgery back in August 2010.

The sexy, former "Days of Our Lives" star said her voluptuous mouth made her who she was in Hollywood. But it was a bad filler called silicone that hardened her upper lip, creating an over-inflated, odd-looking shape to her pretty mouth. 

This is what she said one year ago on the "Today" show

"Here's the story: 25 years ago, I had my lips injected with silicone. Stupid thing to do at 24," Lisa told Hoda Kotb.

"I did it with my best girlfriend, so she and I go and we get our lips done," she continued. "Fine. I have it like that for my whole career, right? So then cut to a couple of years ago, I have a doctor remove as much as they possibly can because it got to the point where they were yucky. You know, they get hard. It's gross. So they are now whatever that was after they took out as much of the silicone as they could."

Lisa Rinna BEFORE surgery 2009

Lisa Rinna Post-surgery 1/2014

Now, one year later and Lisa's lips appear as large or almost as large as the silicone pair she had in 2009 and those 20-plus years prior.

Lisa Rinna Post-surgery 2/2014

So, what has Lisa possibly done?

She might have had, we emphasize 'might', a better filler injected, such as a Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers like Juvederm + Restylane. These fillers wear out after a few months.

We think Lisa Rinna's lips appear inflated, once again, but in a smoother, more natural way.

What do you think, dear readers?

Rippa Is Ripped: Kelly's Breakfast Secret Contains Avocado

We all know and love Kelly Rippa from "Live with Kelly and Michael."

And there's no secret here: Rippa is ripped!!

You won't find an ounce of fat anywhere on Kelly's body. Possibly in her little, belly button, but that's about it. The woman is ultra-light but quite muscular for her tiny size.

The daytime star is a work-out freak and disciplined dieter. You will either LOVE Kelly Rippa's physique or hate it.

And it hasn't been easy for Kelly to ignore the constant, cruel tabloid headlines and comments about her such as, anorexic, eating disorder, boy's body, and so forth.

We don't know Kelly Rippa, but we do see a fit body.

Is she scary skinny, like a lot of folks say?

Well, we think she is down too fine, especially after having seen the actress spend a number of years on the former soap, "All my Children." There she was much heavier if we can use that term, and she looked equally gorgeous.

Today on "Live with Kelly and Michael,", the topic of breakfast came up. Kelly admitted that she doesn't indulge until AFTER the show, which ends at 10 AM.

She used to have this for breakfast:

Greek yogurt with blueberries + pistachios mixed in.

This morning, Kelly Rippa introduced her new fave breakfast:

mashed avocado on an English muffin with red pepper flakes.

Kelly was raving about how nutritious the avocado is, and she is right.

The avocado is such an amazing food on all fronts.  Even babies can enjoy it as one of their first fruits.  The avocado is heart-healthy full of good fats that can lower bad cholesterol.  The soft inner fruit is packed with almost 20 vitamins and minerals, and one serving boasts a mere 50 calories. Plus this little, dynamo with the thick, pebbly skin is cholesterol-free and sodium-free.

We love avocado and we think this is a filling, little breakfast!

Thanks, Kelly!

Kardashian - Jenner Girls Leading The Plaid Parade: Look Remains Hot For Spring 2014!

Rodarte Spring 2014.

We caught this on the runway! Plaid.

Flannel plaid for those warm spring days?

Well, it's still a popular fashion trend, but this is called faux flannel plaid. And it's HOT! The plaid is a print on a lighter fabric.

Still, there are cool days + breezy nights, so a REAL flannel shirt is great way to cozy up in or to tie around the waist as a cool accessory.

The Kardashian sisters and Jenner sisters have all been taking the flannel plaid shirt to the casual level, especially Khloe. And we like the grunge 90's look.

Want to copy Khloe's plaid flannel shirt?

She's wearing the popular Pyrex 23 shirt ($48, one size).

Will you be joining the fashion plaid parade?

Need A Fierce, Flat Iron Fast? Then Try The One Kerry Washington Uses!

Televisions's "Scandal" star Kerry Washington, is a beauty we all look up to.

And when it comes to gorgeous, sleek hair, Kerry's got it!

And one of the styling tools she has on hand is the flat iron.

Most of us own one, but is your flat iron fierce + fast?

If it isn't, then you might want to invest in a new one. You want a flat iron that straightens perfectly, but one that is also good for your hair in the least damaging way.
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Kerry Washington swears by this one, says Us magazine:

Sedu Revolution Flat Iron with tourmaline-infused ceramic plates ($159.99), We found one at BedBathAndBeyond.

The Sedu Revolution is a master styling tool:
 The styling iron's quality tourmaline infused ceramic plates optimize the ionic potential of the plates, reducing static and eliminating frizz. It also features a freestyle guiding system with anti-slip edges to capture all the hairs within the plates. The floating plates and curved edge design allow for versatility of styling for any look you want whether straight and sleek to waves and curls. Styling iron achieves desired temperature in less than 25 seconds and provides quicker heat recovery time for more consistent styling results. Choose the temperature from 170(DEG) F-450(DEG)F (77(DEG) C - 232(DEG) C) to maintain optimum heat levels for any hair type. Lightweight for added control and ease while styling. Includes 9' cord for easy movement while styling. Two-year warranty.

Spring Is Here: Time For Sexy D'Orsay Pumps!

d'Orsay pumps. You might not know exactly what d'Orsay means...but that's alright, too. You probably already own a few pairs, because these shoes make EVERY gal's foot + ankle + calf look ultra sexy.

 Shoe definition. A d'Orsay pump is a woman's style of shoe in which the vamp is cut away very close to the toe box. And the sides are cut away, showing off the arch of the foot, the sexiest part. 

If you have NEVER tried on a pair of d'Orsay pumps, then you're a FOOL, because you WILL definitely LOVE the way this shoe cuts away at the instep, no matter what size or width your adorable feet are.

 Let's go d'Orsay  SHOE shopping:

Jessica Simpson Josette d'Orsay Pumps at Dillards.com ($59.99)

                                    Ivanka Trump Fabian Pump at Nordstrom.com ($134.95).

                             Jimmy Choo Twist Ankle Strap Pump at Nordstorm.com ($695).

Want Healthy, Tangle-Free Hair like Sexy Salma Hayek? Then Use This!

Let's be honest.

Actress Salma Hayek smolders on the big screen. She's a petite beauty with enormous sex appeal. And part of that allure comes from her raven, beautiful hair.

Whether she wears her healthy mane in a bob, up-do, bangs or long, silky blow-out, you cannot help but NOTICE Salma's hair.

And there is one, cheap, little styling aid that has made a huge difference in her life.

Maybe you already own one---the Tangle Teezer. We do not have one, but are going to pick one up soon.

Less than $10, $9.99 to be exact, available at ULTA stores.

What's the big deal, you ask?

Well, instead of ripping out or snapping off your strands, as many of us do by mistake, this adorable, little tool kindly separates strands without harming or pulling.

And Salma could NOT live with out her Tangle Teezer. Look what she recently told InStyle mag:

"Oh my God, this brush changed my life, My daughter adores it, and it even works on my curly hair. I don't know who invented it, but thank you."

That's a winning endorsement, indeed!

Can You Rock This Look For Spring 2014? Sleek Brushed Back Hair

This is NOT a hairstyle that looks great on EVERY gal. It's simple to create, but rockin' it right is another thing.

Wearing your hair brushed back away from the forehead + over the crown is a polished, regal-looking do. And if you wet the locks also like we've been seeing on the Gucci + Dior runways......It looks both edgy + modern.

There are celebrities who CAN rock this hairstyle. Kim Kardashian has been hitting the red carpet with this style long before many others. And with the reality TV star's amazing bone structure, she looks gorgeous:

And we spotted more glamorous ladies going for the brush-back! Emma Watson + Emmy Rossum hit the red carpet looking tres chic.

Just slick on a good gel at the crown and you're good to go!!

We like the Pantene VOLUME ROOT LIFTING SPRAY GEL ($5.99)

New Topical Gel For Rosacea Sufferers: Mirvaso Removes The Red!

We LOVE when beauty science keeps advancing. And today, we are talking to the 16 million Americans who have this annoying but common skin condition known as Rosacea.

There is HELP on the way with a new FDA-approved topical gel called Mirvaso.

As the Mirvaso website states....:From RED to READY in about 30 minutes! And the topical treatment lasts up to 12 hours.

Mirvaso reports the toning down of redness by 2 grades. That's pretty amazing for those of you constantly bothered by persistent redness, especially during the cruel winter season.

This is a prescription formula, so a visit to the dermatologist is the way to proceed. We can tell you, however, that you MUST be 18 years or older to qualify for treatment with Mirvaso, otherwise known as Brimonidine.

The topical gel is applied in a pea-sized amount, once daily to each of the 5 regions of the face: forehead, chin, nose + each cheek.

How does Mirvaso deliver?

It works by constricting otherwise dilated blood vessels, thereby cutting down on the appearance of redness.

There are famous faces with Rosacea including the late Princess Diana, Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey + Rene Zellweger.

 Check out the Mirvaso website for the impressive results of RED to READY!

Jennifer Lopez' Can't Do Without This Hydrating Skin Care Cream

The ultimate fly girl herself, Jennifer Lopez, says it's all about finding balance in life. And at age 44 and the mom of 2 active twins on top of her busy superstar status, it's a wonder how JLo gets it all done.

The Latina beauty graces the cover of April's InStyle magazine. Inside, she talks a lot about her career, her old neighborhood(the Bronx), being in her 40's, and how she maintains that enviable, youthful complexion.

We were curious to learn that her day cream involves a product from the Dr. Hauschka line. JLo appears to have a dry complexion:

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Rose Day Cream ($42.95, 1 oz., at drhauschka.com). The rose day cream is a rich, creamy formula that works as an excellent hydrating agent.

And yes, the scent is a lovely rose.

Here's what the skin care product can do for you:

• Protects the delicate outer layer of the skin against dryness and irritation
• Avocado oil with extracts of rose petal and rose hip soothe and renew red, irritated, sensitive skin
• Seals in moisture to help prevent dryness
• Thirty rose flowers go into each tube of Rose Day Cream
• Used as directed, Rose Day Cream lasts approximatley 3 months

Celebrating Eva Longoria Turning 39: Nothing Desperate Here!

On March 15th, Eva Longoria will turn 39. And we don't have to tell you, this woman looks gorgeous. Plus, she's smart, too. Just earned her master's degree last May.

We've been watching her new bangs for about 3 weeks now....And we LOVE them. We got rid of our bangs a few months ago, and now we are missing them.

BANGS can let you look younger, and the beauty proof is in the photo !

We also like Eva's Kim Kardashian school of makeup. Some fans do not, because we often read comments that Eva needlessly plasters on the makeup + too faux lashes.

Well, we think Eva wears it all so well! We adore the smokyeye fringe+liner and the nude lip combo that is Kim Kardashian's signature look.

Eva is also being celebrated by Maxim magazine. They've recognized the Latina beauty as their Woman of the Year (2014).

Nude is NOT an easy color to wear. You can appear  "washed out."We still cannot find the right shade that looks perfect on us.

But the beauty about wearing nude lipstick is its low-maintenance. You don't have to re-apply the color EVERY time you drink or eat something that wipes away a bolder lip shade. Your lips have a more natural appearance with a nice nude.

We're going to try this nude lipstick, if you will:

Rimmel London Lasting Finishing Lipstick in BIRTHDAY SUIT. Only $2.59!!

Cosmetic Beauty Advances In 2014: There's A New Filler In Town Called Voluma!

It seems like celebrities are "filling up" so to speak, when it comes to cosmetic facial fillers. Some famous faces have been accused of filling up TOO much---like Madonna, Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian, and so on.

We have no proof that the 3 ladies mentioned here, have ever used cosmetic fillers. But these celebs have been mentioned lots of times as having looked like their faces have been filled.

Since we are now in the new year, it's always interesting to see what cosmetic beauty advances have arrived. And in 2014, say welcome to Voluma!

It's made by the Juvederm company(Allergan) and it's a LONGER-lasting hyaluronic acid filler. Voluma is a newly FDA approved dermal filler. That means those beautiful, fuller, sculpted cheekbones remain that way for about 2 years!

NYC's Dr. Bruce Katz, Director of the Juva Skin & Laser Center has been injecting patients with Voluma for several months now. The cost is about $1,200 per syringe, but that's not bad, considering that regular fillers like Juvederm already cost about $900, and only last up to 4-6 months.

33-year-old Kim Kardashian is not a patient of Dr. Katz', but he did say this about TV's most famous reality star to hollywoodlife:

"Kim may be using the new filler Voluma. It’s the first filler for the mid-face area to fill in the cheeks. It lasts about 2 years, longer than any other filler. It gives lift in the cheeks for volume like Kim has. As people age, their cheeks collapse and they loose volume. The injection is done on the bone but the patient feels very little pain. It only takes about 15 minutes."

Kim Kardashian certainly has killer cheekbones. And we don't care where or how they came about, those cheekbones are stunning.

To learn more about Voluma, click here.

To watch a patient's face being transformed by Voluma injections, watch this YouTube with Dr. Anil Rajani.

Colgate Optic Whitening: The Big O In Smiles Or Just Another Ineffective Whitener?

"Whitening your teeth is one of the fastest ways to turn back the

clock." — Cosmetic dentist Nancy Rosen, N.Y.C. revealed to Harper's Bazaar magazine.

And something that simple can do wonders for your overall appearance.

Remember, ladies + gentlemen, people DO notice your smile.

Things can get pretty expensive in the teeth whitening department however. For instance, the quickest beauty route is called Zoom! Advance. That's done in the dentist's office.

It's super-fast!  A one-hour in-office treatment that can lighten your teeth by three to 10 shades. The cost varies state-by-state, but in the neighborhood of about $500.

We've done Zoom, but not the newer advance method. But Zoom! REALLY whitens teeth beautifully. But after about 3 years, results start to fade away.

Maybe $500 is a bit out of your beauty budget range for teeth.

That's okay, because at-home treatments can deliver a brighter smile, too. But can these cheaper methods with lower hydrogen peroxide levels really make a difference?

The one we are attracted is Colgate Optic White. The toothpaste(mint flavor) tastes horrendous, but gives back a white, brighter smile, we think. We LOVE that stuff and now intrigued by the Optic White additional weapon---the whitening pen!

The giant brand is pushing their Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + Built-In Whitening Pen ($14.99) at your neighborhood drugstore.

We can't find it online (SOLD-OUT) but this popular Colgate product is in stores.

• Whitens teeth in two days.
• Seals out new stains.
• Includes toothbrush with built-in whitening pen.

We are going to try this SOON. Colgate is owned by the HUGE Colgate-Palmolive company. And they are so CHEAP, they never give us free samples to try as a beauty writer. So, we, like you, will buy it on our own

When Bad Clothing Choices Happen To Good People

And just when we thought Khloe was doing fantastic with her diet + fitness routine and moving on after Lamar.....We see this!

Khloe Kardashian....What were you thinking?!

You obviously wanted all eyes on you. So there. Now you received the attention.

We're also pondering here:  When bad clothing choices happen to good people.

Okay, Khloe, you can have your Rihanna moment, too.

Yes, statement thigh-high boots have been on the runway, but sometimes these looks might be better suited for nighttime. That's when Rihanna seems to bring her thigh-highs out.

Still, those boots with a pretty dress or skirt or full length jeans would have killed it.

It looks wrong and yeah, a bit cheap with the cut-offs and extreme decolletage on display.

Your sisters Kim + Kourtney have both worn thigh-high boots look done right. And even Lindsay Lohan worked those thigh-highs the perfect way:

Meantime, want a nice pair of sexy, destructed denim shorts similar to Khloe's?

We found these at Body Central ($29.98).