Jennifer Aniston Really Means It When She Stresses: "No Botox For Me."

There are celebrities that do, and celebrities that don't.

And when it comes to Botox, the cosmetic wrinkle smoother, Jennifer Aniston is being totally honest about the most popular facial injection around.

The star says thumbs down to Botox, and the proof is right here:

If Jennifer received Botox injections, the prominent forehead lines in the recent photo would certainly NOT be so apparent. Her forehead tells the story---There is NO Botox there.

The 45-year-old actress talked to People mag once about getting wrinkles:

"Wrinkles," Jennifer claimed. "Nobody wants wrinkles, but Botox looks terrible."

Jennifer is busy at the moment filming a new movie called "Cake.".

It's not a glamorous role for the glam actress.  Here we see another pic of Jennifer in one of her movie scenes. You can clearly note the middle, between the eyes, 'eleven' wrinkles.

That's another very common Botox injection site. Further proof that the star truly shuns the cosmetic wrinkle smoother.

Jennifer Aniston is tired of ageism between men + women, as she revealed recently to Women's Wear Daily.

"Your age always has to be mentioned and men don’t really get that for some reason. It’s not like you see Joe Schmo, 37," she told WWD.

The actress prefers using skin care products like Aveeno, for which she is a brand spokesperson.
More about Aveeno here.

Brooklyn Decker: Another Fan Of Not Shampooing Hair Too Often

We've been reading a lot about "no poo shampoo."

Our mother used to always caution us about OVER-shampooing. She told us we didn't need to. But our oily scalp had taught us otherwise.

Well, these days, we, too, have cut back from everyday shampooing. Now, we shampoo about 3- 4 times a week. So, we are NOT poo-free, but we are learning it's alright NOT to shampoo daily.

Then there's poo. The good kind.

And model Brooklyn Decker is into NOT shampooing too often. The beautiful blonde says she relies on dry shampoo to keep her long locks smelling clean + healthy.

Her beauty weapon?

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo ($20, at Drybar.com)

Here's how Drybar explains their popular  detox poo:

Prolong your blowout with Detox dry shampoo spray!

• Absorbs oils and adds body and lift.
• Leaves hair feeling fresh and clean.
• Micro powder blends in with hair color leaving no white residue

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Brooklyn is a BIG fan:

"I only wash my hair twice a week, and this makes my hair smell delicious!" the star admits.

By the way, Drybar sells a detox poo for brunettes in the pink can ($20).

Will you try and get rid of your hair hangover with a dry shampoo at least 2 X a week?

Or are you already totally poo-free?

Marilyn Monroe Actually Did Bench Presses. Does Lifting Weights Really Firm?

We would NEVER have believed this one, until we saw major proof. And here it is:

Movie screen goddess Marilyn Monroe was ahead of her time, working out with weights....and actually, really doing bench presses + squats!

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Life magazine had sent a photographer, Philippe Halsman, to her home for a photo shoot with the iconic publication. That was back in 1952, right when she was to hit it BIG time with "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.".

Life magazine put the sexy bombshell on its unforgettable cover, but these weight-lifting pics were left on the cutting room floor, as it goes.

Marilyn believed that modest bench-pressing, squats, etc. would help maintain that famous figure as she told once told another publication:

"My biggest single concern used to be getting enough to eat. Now I have to worry about eating too much. I never used to bother with exercises."

She went on to explain that she spent about 10 minutes every morning practicing "bust-firming" exercises with small weights - but she maintains she's not a fitness-freak. 

"I don’t count rhythmically like the exercise people on the radio; I couldn’t stand exercise if I had to feel regimented about it," she said.

So, can lifting weights give women bigger, firmer breasts?

Well, it can't make your breasts grow, BUT it can FIRM the pectoral muscles directly underneath your bosom.

Breasts are composed of fat, ligaments, milk ducts, connective tissue and so forth. So, you won't develop a breast lift doing bench presses a la Monroe, but you will see a better body and sleeker silhouette with a firmer chest area.


Working out with weights does a body good. Marilyn Monroe was no fool. Want to work out like Marilyn Monroe? Then check out these tips at ShapeFit.com.

Hey, It's Alexa Ray! Daughter Of Christie + Billy Grows Into Her Own

We can only imagine how difficult it would be to have gorgeous, legendary model Christie Brinkley as your mom, and then be compared to Christie's supermodel looks, over + over again.
Well, from what we've read, it's been darn nasty. Comments like these have always surfaced:

"Poor kid. She inherited her father's looks and funny eyes."

 Or... "Alexa only got her dad's musical talent and that's it."

Oh, really, dear critics? Take a peek at Alexa Ray now!

Sure, there have been snide remarks about the talented singer getting a recent boatload of plastic surgery. The only surgery that Alexa Ray has admitted to was a nose job a few years ago to remove a bump.

We're not certain the 28-year-old sultry beauty has done anything more cosmetically. Isn't it possible that Alexa Ray Joel has merely grown into her own?

And we think she looks fantastic! Shouldn't we all be celebrating individual beauty?!

The famous daughter of Billy Joel + Christie Brinkley performed last evening at NYC's Cafe Carlyle. Her mom was there cheering her on (see photo).

The exotic-looking, young star has gotten a stylist + makeup artist to enhance her appearance as a performer. And that's an excellent move.

Alexa Ray has gorgeous, doe-eyes. To copy her glam, sexy cat-eye makeup, try black liquid liner. We found this one at Amazon.com. It's Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner for $4.15.

Jennifer Connolly "Noah" Style: Effortless + Elegant Beauty

Not only is Jennifer Connolly a superb actress, but an unassuming, quiet star. And big star she is, with an Academy award and the new, much-talked about "Noah" movie.

Thank goodness there are a few, gorgeous celebrities who leave their egos at home.

Jennifer Connolly has been wowing us all with her beautiful gown choices at each "Noah" film premiere. From a black, sleek Lanvin to a floral, regal Givenchy, she looks incredible.....So effortless + elegant.

She seems to fly under the radar, but she should be noticed and applauded. We think the actress has been hitting all the right, beauty/fashion notes.

Look at the classic makeup---a cool, lined eye, natural, full brows, and a pretty pink-fuchsia lip. Nothing over-the-top. That's Jennifer's signature look---polished. By the way, we think Jennifer Connolly resembles a young Connie Sellecca.

So, what are Jennifer's beauty tips?

 She gave out a few, 5 months ago to Redbook magazine:

Skin care.  "I have one for day and one for night, and both are thorough. I use the Shiseido Future Solution LX line [Connelly is a face of the brand], the cleansing foam and the Concentrated Balancing Softener. I feel like it primes my skin to absorb the other products—a serum and the Total Protective Cream SPF 18. At night, I do the same steps but with a richer serum and cream."

Makeup night.

$22, Sephora

"If I have a few minutes, I put on Clé de Peau concealer stick, mascara, and, I know this is kind of '90s of me, but I use a lip pencil. Nars Marnie pencil is the shade I usually wear; it works with my coloring. I wear it all over my lips with Rosebud Salve on top. It doesn't feel like I have on lipstick, and I think it lasts longer."

Perfect Brows. "They're pretty much as they come, but I wrangle them slightly with tweezers."

Hair styling.  "I never really used styling products when my hair was long. Now, I really like Bumble and Bumble Bb. Texture Hair Undressing Creme. My hair is naturally wavy, and the cream gives it a nice texture."

$29, Sephora

Great tips, Jennifer!

Your Complexion Does Better With Vitamin C---And We're Not Talking Orange Juice!

Vitamin C.

If you do your beauty homework, then you will find that a topical Vitamin C serum is excellent for a beautiful complexion.

Orange juice is also good for your general health, but when it comes to skin care, you need something more powerful than a juice.

Although we have Retin-A + Alpha Hydroxy Acids in our own anti-aging arsenal, we have learned that adding Vitamin C completes the skin care circle.

So, we have been using a topical Vitamin C serum for about a month now. And we have concluded that Vitamin C makes for healthy, more radiant skin. Our choice:

Dr. Bailey's Professional Cell Repair Serum ($111, at Dr.BaileySkinCare.com).

We LOVE this stuff.

We have noticed in the past 30 days:

softer, smoother skin
a brighter complexion
and in our case, tiny broken capillaries under our right cheek appear to have faded a bit.

So, that's pretty encouraging to us.

Topical Vitamin C in the form of Ascorbic Acid has been shown in a number of studies, to brighten skin, decrease the depth of wrinkles, and stimulate collagen.

Vitamin C serum is a worthy beauty item to add to your anti-aging product arsenal, because it protects the skin from sun damage. 

Unfortunately, NOT all topical Vitamin C serums are alike. So, you must be keen on the C you are buying.

The serum can break down. So not only is the right formula needed, but the proper packaging, too.

Dr. Bailey's good name is on her skin care line, including her Vitamin C Anti-Aging Professional Treatment Serum. So she is very careful about the process of bottling:

Packaged into a sealed, opaque, airless pump so you use "active" vitamin C every time you apply my serum - I think this is the best vitamin C skin care product made!

There you have it. Learn more about this smart dermatologist, her Vitamin C serum and the skin care education she offers here at her website.

Sonia Kashuk Has The Perfect Nude Lip For Spring 2014

If you like nude lipstick but prefer one that has a little oomph to it, then SK can help you.

It's not easy pulling off a nude pout. In fact, sometimes it's simpler just to wear a clear gloss. Nude lipstick can make one look deathly if the shade is too pale.

That's why a pink-y beige lipstick can do wonders for your complexion. And pro makeup artist Sonia Kashuk has a very flattering nude for you, and under $10 bucks.

It's aptly called Sonia Kashuk Satin Luxe Lip Color in Pinky Beige ($9.99, at Target). Nice, creamy lipstick line. And very moisturizing. This Sonia Kashuk Pinky Beige lipstick has universal appeal and should look flattering on every woman.

Plus, her satin luxe lip colors have SPF 16 to protect lips from UV rays.

The lipstick by SK is also known as an anti-ager, and we could all benefit by that:

" The paraben and fragrance-free formula contains Brown Seaweed Extract, a marine botanical rich in fatty acids that preserves skins elasticity, Ceramide 2 and Palmitoyl Peptide to visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles."

Want Sexier Shoes? Try Eye-Catching Ankle Armor

Ankle strap shoes are just plain sexy. Period, Maybe that's why reality star Kim Kardashian continues wearing this style pump + sandal over and over, again.

Why?

Because the ankle strap pump makes your legs look amazing!

Now, if you don't own a pair, you can make your own with a little imagination and some naughty ankle armor!
We saw this fashion idea in InStyle nagazine. Here's how they blinged it out:

These are actually gold-plated bracelets from Barneys.com. Not cheap at $125, each.

 But---there is other cute ankle armor out there for cheap.

We headed to Nasty Girl and found these glam Gold Metal Ankle Cuffs for $55. But they are SOLD OUT at the moment Too darn popular. Don't worry. Nasty Girl will re-stock.

When in need, head to Ebay, indeed! We found each ankle cuff for only $1.48. FREE shipping, if you don't mind waiting. These are coming from China. Click here.

The Celebrity Vampy Lip Going Strong In 2014: Try This Lasting Trick!

You either adore this bold, vampy look....Or you despise it altogether. We don't like a strong, dark, bad-ass lip on us, but we have to agree, these celebs are wearing it welll!
Here's a clever beauty trick that should ease your fear of slicking on a very intense lip color  like deep, dark burgundy.

You've seen this trendy makeup look on Khloe Kardashian, Sandra, Bullock Selena Gomez, Kerry Washington, and many others. It's rather glam + high fashion when done right.

Here's what one pro makeup artist told us to try:

Wear a vampy lip and bring along blotting papers.

Yes, that's right. If you dab an oil-absorbing sheet over a deep, bold lipstick, it will deliver a pretty matte stain. It won't be so over-the-top + lipstick will stay on longer !

Try Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets (cheap at $4.67).

Loving Nicole Kidman's Shoulder Length Wavy Do: Takes Hair Vitamins

At age 46, there's no doubt that Nicole Kidman looks good....very good.

No, we don't think she resembles Grace Kelly, but she will show her great acting skills in the new movie, "Grace of Monaco." The film will open the Cannes Film Festival on May 14th. So, that will be one heck of a world premiere in the south of France!

We recently saw the Academy award-winning actress on Jimmy Kimmel.

And we fell in love with Nicole's new shorter wavy do. The actress tells the March 2014 issue of InStyle magazine, of which she graces the cover, that she takes hair vitamins:

I always..."Take hair, skin and nail Ultiboost vitamins from a company called Swisse, which I am the global ambassador for. I down them religiously, and they've made my hair thicker. After I had my baby, my hair got so thin. I used to have really thick hair; now it has come back."

Nicole also talked about her crowning glory:

I never..."Well, I almost never straighten it anymore. I let it go curly and wild. It's taken me 40-something years, but I embrace the curl. My littlest daughter has the same hair. She likes it when my hair is curly, so I wear it for her."

How sweet.
We found Nicole Kidman's hair vitamins at Walgreens for $18.99.

Will you try hair vitamins? We just might, after seeing how healthy Nicole's hair looks!

Plastic Surgeons Claim Patients Seeking Prettier Features Because Of Selfie Obsession

Have you ever taken a selfie?

We bet you have. Even our dorky self has snapped several photos looking for the BEST selfie to display. And the numbers show that nearly half (50%) of all U.S. adults have taken a selfie.

Plastic surgeons have been claiming recently, that photo-sharing has been boosting their business, because some individuals are not pleased looking at their selfies, which they often share on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and so forth.

Younger people certainly snap more selfies, and some of them are very critical about how they appear in photos, and yes, seek out plastic surgeons to get a smaller nose, higher brows, etc.

 It sounds crazy, but it isn't.

"Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts spoke about the topic today and admitted not always being too happy about her own selfies. Robin said that didn't mean she would resort to cosmetic enhancement, but that scrutinizing her own features was a very real reaction.

We agree with Robin Roberts. Photo-taking technology seems these days to be so crisp + microscopically accurate, that EVERY facial nook + cranny is exposed.

We are a lousy photographer, and yet, we are quite artistic, so trying to capture a decent selfie can be frustrating. But here is ours a few minutes ago. This was after 4 takes. The lighting is a bit bright, but this was the best selfie we could do.

Kim Kardashian is the QUEEN of the selfie hands down. This star NEVER seems to take a bad one, but the question might be: How many selfies did Kim take for this one photo, for example.

She also appears to have professionally applied makeup in many of her selfies.

 Plus, the famous reality star has been accused of photo-shopping her indoor body selfies.

 We're not sure about that. But Kim K seems to document her life in a series of daily selfies.

 Here are Kim Kardashian's Rules for Taking the Perfect Selfies:

  "You always need [your phone] to be a little bit higher than lower ... and know your angle," Kim explains in the video. "Know the lighting," friend Brittny adds. "And know duck face," Kardashian insists, "I love that because it gives you cheekbones."

 Check out Kim here on YouTube.

 So, are we all a bunch of narcissists?! Ah, yes....and no.

People just want to look their best. And selfies help shape one's identity, according to a few experts.

Kim Kardashian Shows Off 'Recycled' Fashion Look In Favorite Grey Skinnies

Kim Kardashian does NOT wear jeans as much as she used to, especially since hanging with fiance Kanye West.

But when the Vogue cover girl stepped out in L.A. last evening, she squeezed into her favorite grey skinnies, in a fashion look we've seen several times before.

That's okay, because we think it's a really good, relaxed ensemble for the busy, globe-trotting reality star.

Kim isn't the only celebrity who favors a pair of grey skinny jeans. Top paid model Gisele Bundchen puts on her grey skinnies over + over again!

Of course, wealthy celebrities can afford to buy expensive jeans, and in Kim's case, she is wearing Black Orchid's Black Jewel grey skinnies in Cashmere Wash.

We found the exact pair at TheTrendBoutique for $141 + free shipping. This style feature's the label's signature 5-pocket zipper fly style with studs on the back right pocket. This piece is cut slim through the thigh and skinny in the leg.

Here is Kim K last evening in grey skinnies, black leather jacket, taupe pumps

And here is the glam star back in November in the same look with a couple of fashion adjustments + blonde locks.

We like the entire look because grey is an excellent neutral. And when you wear the same color from head-to-toe, you appear slimmer + taller. In this case, a simple, loose grey tee-shirt + grey skinnies with taupe pumps.

If you order the Black orchid Kim jeans now, you will receive them in April. Have to pre-order, ladies.

St. Ives: Drugstore Cheap And Effective And Eva Mendes Loves The Apricot Scrub

Who hasn't tried a St. Ives skin care product at least once in their lives?
We figure that just about 99% of you got addicted to that cult classic--St. Ives Apricot Scrub. And yeah....actress Eva Mendes has said it's a favorite of hers.

Why not?

St. Ives is cheap + effective. This #1 selling scrub* contains 100% natural exfoliants to deep clean pores. Apricot Extract deep cleans pores while gently removing dull, dead skin cells to reveal smoother skin.

 Now---St. Ives is pushing their NEW moisturizing body sprays all over the media. Maybe Eva has tried these, too:

 St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion Spray ($8, at drugstores). We found cheaper at Target--$5.99!
Take dry, dull skin and make it super silky, soft in seconds. We LOVE the beauty concept of a spray moisturizer. Spritz, spritz, rub it in....and you're good-to-go! We're a lazy bunch, so we think this is great! Plus....St. Ives' comes in 3 yummy scents:

Coconut Milk + Orchid Extract 
Oatmeal + Shea Butter
Citrus + Vitamin C
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Of course, we choose the coconut scent, because we adore that familiar, beach-bathing aroma.

These sound springtime nice for tackling the dry, rough  spots we've all picked up during this long, ugly winter. The only con folks are saying about these body sprays---the stream shoots out cold, and kind of tough to deal with during these still frigid temps.

Man up, America. Spray fast and go!

Zoe Kravitz Creates Beauty Drama At "Divergent" Premiere

Zoe Kravitz did something a bit different for her latest red carpet look.

Instead of the typical black, cat eye, the young, pretty actress lightened it up with a lovely, gray/silver cat eye. It appears to be done with 2 eye shadows and possibly the stunning work by a professional makeup artist. It's a modern approach to a classic, sophisticated look.

Zoe stepped out in the sexy silver eye makeup with diamond chandeliers, tons more ear jewelry and an off-shoulder dress.

The only thing overdone, are too many earrings + nose ring, if we had to fault her on any fashion or beauty note.

Otherwise, we LOVE the full, natural eyebrows, nude lip, simple hair pulled back-in-a-bun and light foundation, so we can see her adorable freckles splashed across her nose.

Try the look with a duo eye shadow like NARS in Vent Glace ($35).

Would you rock a gray/silver cat eye?

For Big, Sexy Hair: Try The Driest Hairspray On The Market!

We all LOVE BIG, SEXY Hair! And the spring runways were showing just that---lots of touchable volume! Take a peek at Jenny Packham Spring 2014. (lotsa hair + romantic curls 'n waves)

There's a new hairspray in town  called, Big Sexy Hair (Get Layered) Flash Dry Thickening Hairspray. This is one of their great additions to the Big, Sexy Hair line.

We found it on SALe at BeautyBrands for only $8.99(8 oz. can), regularly retails for $17.98. Now that's a good budget buy!

So, what's so different about Flash Dry Thickening Hairspray?

The stuff can BOOST your hair's volume, thickness and hold. Plus it's got a buildable hold factor. It also adds shine, and it protects against protects against humidity, frizz, damaging UVA/UVB rays and static electricity!

And it's NOT sticky like some volumizing sprays. This one is packed with moisturizing agents allow for soft, big, touchable locks!