Selena Gomez Latest Celeb To Copy Playful Brigitte Bardot High Ponytail

Selena Gomez has excellent beauty/fashion style. And to prove it, take a look at her latest red carpet transformation.

The hair is so-oooo Brigitte Bardot-inspired. It's a playful, high ponytail. The sides are pulled tightly and the crown is left loose + teased for volume + height. And pieces in front are pulled out in a casual, bed-head style.

Actress Brigitte Bardot loved showing off the half-up, half-down hairstyle. We LOVE her timeless hair look!

Other gorgeous celebs have copied the Brigitte Bardot high ponytail before. There's Keira Knightley and Julianne Hough:

So, you wonder.....How do we assemble our hair to achieve the Brigitte Bardot high ponytail?

Well, we are ALL thumbs. We wish we had a celeb stylist to do our hair like this.

Check out this How-To video by Howcast on YouTube. It's well-done.

Will you attempt this playful, high ponytail?

Mindy Kaling Gets Some Balayage! Cheap + Low Maintenance Highlights For All

Balayage.

It's been around since the 1970s. It's a French coloring technique that is done with a free-hand style. NO foils. NO cap on the head highlighting, either. And Gisele Bundchen was one of the most recognizable models to popularize that natural, sun-kissed look.

But Balayage is NOT just for flaxen-haired beauties. It looks wonderful on brunettes and raven-haired ladies, too. Balayage adds DIMENSION to dark locks so hair doesn't look so FLAT.

Just look at TV star Mindy Kaling. She's been showing off her balayage results on Instagram.

Celeb colorist Cherry Petenbrink did Mindy's balayage. And we LOVE it!

Balayage is cheap, too, because it lasts for months, looks naturally placed and doesn't bear the high costs of most color techniques. And there is no line of re-growth, so you can hide the or touch-up phase for longer periods of time.

A professional salon is the BEST way to get a little balayage going on. You don't want to OVER-LAP highlighted strands by doing this solo.

Balayage can be done on ANY hair length and type of hair---wavy, curly, straight.

We like Mindy's caramel highlights against her raven locks.

Would you hand-paint your OWN hair highlights?

Or BEST to leave to the pros?

At 7 Years Older--American Idol Judge Paula Abdul Looks Even Younger Than Judge JLo!

We must admit that these American Idol judges---one former and one present, both look stunning for celebrities over 40.

Paula Abdul is 52, while JLo is 45.

Paula Abdul at 2014 Logie Awards, April 2014

And if we really had to tell the beauty truth, Paula Abdul is even younger looking than Jennifer Lopez. Plus the former A.I. judge is 7 years OLDER than JLo.

Jennifer Lopez at Billboard Music Awards, May 2014

Both are in fantastic, fit shape and share a dancer's profession.

We happened to catch Paula Abdul on the Today show yesterday morning, and we were blown away by how youthful + natural she appeared.

Not sure if it is a combo of light plastic surgery, fillers + Botox, but girlfriend looks amazing---ageless.

Take a peek for yourself here on Hulu.

And here on YouTube 2 years ago. Paula, of course, works out, but she's also into healthy, green shakes.

Watch Paula Abdul's new music video, "Check Yourself" promoting breast self-exams during Breast Cancr Awareness month. Click here at Time.com.

Paula's sister Wendy is a breast cancer survivor.

Gisele Wows In New Chanel No.5 Mini Film Directed By Baz Luhrmann

Gotta love Gisele Bundchen.

The highest paid model in the world shows us she's more than a sexy model with some amazing acting skills in the new, 3:15 minute film for Chanel No.5 fragrance.  It happens to be directed by one of movie's most romantic pros, Baz Luhrmann.

And we think both Gisele + Baz nail it! This is a very watchable, mini film.

Is Gisele Bundchen over-exposed these days?

Heck, yeah....But so was model Cindy Crawford back in the 90's.

Is Gisele perhaps a somewhat, overly confident woman and at times, forgive us...a bit of a show-off? 

Yes, again. But many successful celebrities are.

 Having said all that....and maybe too much, we still admire what makes Gisele, Gisele.

We like that she doesn't look like the typical model with even, all-American features. Gisele has very striking features with a generous nose and lots of hard angles with razor-sharp cheekbones. There's an almost androgynous appeal to her, and that sets Gisele apart from all the rest.

Of course, there is the lithe, super-fit body, too. And Gisele happens to photograph remarkably.

Check out Gisele in CHANEL N°5: The One That I Want - The Film.

We think you will like this piece of exceptionally done film-making.

DWTS Judge Julianne Hough: Smoky Purple Eye + Emilio Pucci Dress

You could call her fearless.

When it comes to fashion/beauty, DWTS judge Julianne Hough is NOT afraid to try on anything. And on last evening's show, the glamorous Julianne squeezed into an unforgiving Emilio Pucci dress in a cobalt-purple-ish hue.

She looked gorgeous. But what we really LOVED was her purple-smoky eye! And it all went nicely with her perfectly cool, blond bob!

People magazine was all over the DWTS judge's fashion/beauty risks. And this time it paid off.

The bold cobalt dress was super sexy but in a tasteful way. Julianne provided photos to People and we are showing them, too, because she stole the show last night.

Julianne has such a fit, stunning dancer's body, so she is NOT timid about featuring her best assets, even as she sits as a non-dancer at the DWTS judges' table.

And Julianne appears to adore purple eye shadow. Here she is showing off her purple smoky eye before the show last evening. Plus--here's another pic of Julianne wearing purple eye shadow again back in 2009.

We think the purple shadow is very pretty with her blue eyes.

Try this one by Clinique, called Purple Pumps
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Berry Lips And Elegant Buns Equal Fall Beauty 2014

No...You DON'T have to wear bold, red lips to feel fashion/beauty forward.

This Fall 2104, just add a swipe of berry lipstick and fasten on a sophisticated bun and you'll be killing it!

The popular, berry shade applied at the some of the TOP runway shows at NY Fashion Week, included MAC cosmetic's BOYSENBERRY lip color.

Allure magazine says that the lipstick was put on and dabbed away with a tissue to leave a berry stain, as you can see on the Carolina Herrera model.

It's a violet-pink(y) shade that looks so feminine + pretty.

Here in a photo from MAC's website, Boysenberry looks a bit more purple-like. It's part of MAC's stand out lip shades for Fall 2014.

Selena Gomez is known for her beautiful hair buns, and here she is, right on trend at a recent movie premiere wearing the elegant style of the moment:

A bun like this one, adds instant glamour!

We are ALL thumbs, so you're on your own putting this hair up.

So pretty!

Think RED, Ladies: Powerful And Sexy Color As JLo + Reese Sizzle!

We've talked about the color RED before. And after seeing Jennifer Lopez + Reese Witherspoon burning up the carpet in this HOT  shade, we think there REALLY is magic in this color.

Take a look. There are JLo and Reese on Friday  at the 6th Annual Power of Women luncheon held in Beverly Hills:

Both stars look RED HOT in their pretty dresses. A gorgeous color to wear right now during AUTUMN.

What's so powerful about the color red for women??!!

According to a number of experiments on college students, psychologists learned that red has a strong influence on sexual attraction. In other words, the shade acts as a 'primal mating signal.' Oh my!

When men were shown photos of women wearing red shirts or photos of women with red backgrounds, men went gaga! And they were even more than happy to spend more $$$$ on the women.

The study showed that the men were not aware of the effect that red had on them, and they did not rate these women as more kind, intelligent, or likable. But somehow or another, the men just knew they were in hot, sizzling red.

Looking for a sizzling, RED dress for autumn?

We found plenty here at Boohoo.com.

Here's one from Boohoo for LESS than $30!

It's Definitely Autumn: Celebs Cozy Up In The Classic Trench Coat

Time to get the chill off, ladies!

Just follow these lovely celebs in the classic, trench coat for autumn's cool, crisp air.

The trench coat is timeless. It ALWAYS looks right.

Take a look at these recent photos of Christie Brinkley, Jessica Chastain and Liv Tyler.

   

ALL 3 ladies wear the trench so well! 

Want to COPY the chic + polished look for LESS? Well, you CAN.

We LOVE the Altuzarra for Target Trench Coat ($89.99). We adore the military green + black combo.

And it's a super deal and of excellent designer quality. Plus---the Altuzarra trench is a modern + sexy version.

And look how fab actress Keri Russell looks in the same Target trench:

Gotta LOVE the trench coat, ladies You can't go wrong!

Zooey Deschanel Ditches Signature Bangs For New Center Part Style: Good Or Bad?

Change is good.

We've all heard that one before.

But how about this one:

If it ain't broke, don't fix it..

When it comes to hair + makeup, well, mixin' it up is usually a plus. Vogue Editor Anna Wintour however, still wears the same bangs + bob hairstyle, it seems like forever.

Even Jennifer Aniston finally dumped the Rachel.

And now....Say it ain't so.....TV star Zooey Deschanel has launched a brand new bang-less hairstyle. Or longer bangs, if we want to be precise. A major difference, nonetheless.

Everyone knows and loves Zooey's signature, blunt bangs. But The New Girl has ditched her bangs, at least for the new season.

We almost didn't recognize Zooey at first, but she's STILL pretty adorkable with great hair.

We think Zooey's new look resembles Duchess Kate Middleton's glossy, wavy, center-parted locks from November 2012, when she made a salon subtlety herself.

Wow...even similar in color. We think it's a ROYAL hit, Zooey!

Remember the Duchess had sported these longer, center-parted bangs, and the some of public wasn't wild about it. We happened to think it was a nice, change, however. But Kate has since returned to her all, one-length long, signature hairstyle.

Want these Zooey new grown-out, Kate Middleton bangs?

Then check out this YouTube PopSugar Beauty demo to see if this is the look you would like.

Sultry Shay Mitchell Wows In Fall's Hot Trend: Dark, Bad-Girl Lipstick!

Dark, vampy lipstick is NOT easy to pull off.

Some of us stay far away from these dark wines, burgundies, purples, etc. You've got to be bold to wear it and precise to apply it perfectly.

But---Fall 2014's HOT trend is showing us that vampy lips are back....not that they've ever really disappeared. To prove it, take a peek at Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell steaming up the pages of Flaunt magazine for their Grind issue.

Let's be real---We don't believe that Shay Mitchell could ever take a bad photo, but the actress looks especially glam wearing dark lips + nails.

Love the ensemble from head-to-toe.

Let's examine Shay's makeup here. So glamorous, sophisticated--- and the focus is all on the lips. Oh yeah.....bad-girl lipstick:

To COPY Shay's vampy beauty style pick up a tube of this:

SIREN by NYX ($5.99) at ULTA.
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So sexy.

Will you vamp it up for Fall 2014 by going to the dark side?

How To Get A Spectacular Navy, Smoky Eye Like Keira Knightley

Let's be honest.....Some women are blessed with incredible bone structure, hence....English beauty Keira Knightly.

The actress never ceases to amaze---either through fashion or beauty.

Today, we are observing the navy, smoky eye that Keira does so well!

The Chanel face + muse always stuns on the red carpet. Here is one of our favorite looks she appeared as back in January of this year. The 29-year-old model/actress wore a lovely navy blue, Chanel gown.

And Keira's dark brown peepers took center stage in a navy smoky eye with black liner. She finished the glamorous look with a pink-y nude lip.

Well.....she looks spectacular!

To attain this smoky beauty, you will need:

1. a tube of blackest mascara
2. an eyeliner in blackest black
3. a navy eyeshadow.

We like Chanel's Ombres Contraste Duo 30 Bleu – Tendre Eyeshadow ($42) at Nordstrom's.

Of course, it doesn't hurt to have naturally full, killer brows like Keira's.

If you are shy about a bold shadow like navy, then just apply the shadow across the lid. Keep it neat + conservative. Then rim eyes in black liner + brush on a couple of coats of blackest mascara.

This makes for a fab evening look!

Check out Keira Knightley in her new movie, The Imitation Game, which opened the BFI London Film Festival last night.

Tyra Banks Bankin' On Her Own New Makeup Line: "Smack My Fat Lash!"

Gotta LOVE model Tyra Banks. She's gorgeous, engaging and one, smart cookie when it comes to business.

The America's Next Top Model creator has been busy putting her OWN brand of makeup together called Tyra Beauty and it's just been launched. Fresh from the lab, packaged and ---all dolled up.

Since we LOVE eye makeup , we are most curious about Tyra's own mascara, so aptly named----"Smack My Fat Lash." The supermodel explains what her mascara delivers:

"Most mascaras lengthen or thicken, but Smack My Fat Lash does both! This dual formula fuses blue volumizing and black extension technologies to create the fiercest black: Le Black."

By the way....the Smack My Fat Lash wording goes back to the time(2007) the once Victoria's Secret model had gained a few pounds, and was humiliated by nasty tabloid, bathing suit photos. Well, Tyra struck back on her own TV show, showing up LIVE  in the same, one-piece bathing suit and telling the critics to "Kiss my Fat ***!".

We think Tyra has a stunning , curvy figure. And at age 40, she's doing just fine.

Tyra's Smack My Fat Lash will cost you $28. You can check out her formula here at her personal Tyra.com.

Tyra has a "really good website." Come see what the gorgeous model looks like WITHOUT MAKEUP. We were blown away. Click here under "What About the Rest of Us?".

CELLUBURNER By Daring Beaute Zeroes In On Fat Deposits To Smooth Away!

CELLULITE.

It's one of the nastiest words for women when it comes to body image.

The crazy thing about these dimpled fat deposits is that MOST women have CELLULITE, including supermodels, teens, moms, grand mothers, curvy bodies, slender bodies, etc.

So, yeah....CELLULITE is NORMAL, ladies.

The beauty science has gotten a lot better in tackling this orange peel-looking fat that appears on our thighs, rears, bellies and even our arms.

One of these advanced beauty products we've been trying out for a few weeks now is the Luxury Slim Pack of CELLUBURNER by DaringBeaute.com. The Intro Price Luxury Slim Pack ($59.50).

It's actually a cellulite-busting system, because S-M-O-O-T-H-I-N-G away CELLULITE takes more than just rubbing in an effective cream.

Instead, it's a simple regimen of a few steps that yields the BEST results
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The Luxury Slim Pack features a body brush for dry-brushing, a body massager, the famous CELLUBURNER cream and a pair of Slim & Tone leggings.

When it comes to cellulite, circulation is key to battling dimpled fat deposits, because a great blood flow ensures the removal of toxins and strengthens skin cells.

That is why dry-brushing with the body brush and/or body massager before hitting the shower or bath makes a difference. And DaringBeaute.com advises brushing or massaging at the ankles....upwards to the legs, thighs, buttocks, stomach, back + arms.

And it FEELS good to get the CIRCULATION revving and tingling.

Twice a day, apply the CELLUBURNER from the ankles to the waist in circular motions. This is an amazing cellulite cream formulated with guarana, to help break down these stored fat deposits and improve skin texture. It feels like silk on the skin and helps SMOOTH for a nicer skin texture.

Then, twice a week, wear the Slim Tone leggings for a couple of hours AFTER applying the CELLUBURNER. The results = a firmer, smoother body. Plus---these high-quality leggings are figure-flattering.

It's a genius concept---merging cosmetics + apparel.

Battling CELLULITE takes work, and the Luxury Slim Pack is an intelligent system that delivers. This kit fights cellulite to reduce its appearance, and to prevent the emergence of new cellulite. That is important.

We think this is a GOOD beauty buy!

Sarah Hyland Protects + Enhances Beautiful Complexion With Armani Foundation

Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has gorgeous, clear, healthy skin. And it's interesting to note that the pretty TV actress goes high-fashion when it comes to her makeup.

She's a sophisticated gal at the young age of 23. But she's smart, too, because wearing foundation is key to a lovelier, more balanced complexion.

And Sarah Hyland chooses from the BEST----Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation.

Plus great eyebrows we must add.

The Maestro Foundation isn't cheap, but neither is Armani style. This little bottle will cost you $64.

The fashion legend himself, Mr. Armani is proud of the foundation he has created:

"Makeup that becomes like a mask is good in a (fashion) show, but day to day, it must be there, but it must not be visible," he tells Allure magazine. "The makeup has to help the face show its best aspect and cover the negative.".

Check out Sarah's fave foundation by the master here.

Baby Soap, Biofirm Lift Cream And Great DNA For Iconic Model Naomi Campbell

We don't care what jealous people say about Naomi Campbell's hair, or lack there of. At age 44, this chick has stood and walked the runway test of time.

 Naomi Campbell is a TRUE supermodel.

We were blown away by the recent photo taken of the English beauty last night in New York City at the theatre, featuring Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical.

So, besides having superb DNA, we were curious to learn how this supermodel keeps it together.

According to an article in the January 2014 issue of Harper's Bazaar, the brunette beauty is picky about what she uses on her face + body:

"In the shower I only use baby soap. I don't like too many perfumed shower gels. I use Biofirm Lift cream, and I use eye cream. I moisturize my skin constantly, my whole body, and I use moisture serums for my face these days. I think all the makeup and heavy moisturizers just clog the pores."

We found a jar of Biofirm Lift cream here at Strawberry.net.com for a pricey $75.50.

Too bad our complexion is OILY, because we would invest in this stuff just to see if it has skin renewal promise
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Naomi appears to treat her amazing body as a temple, too. She's strict about her beverage intake:

"The first thing I do is have hot water with lemon and probiotics. I've never drunk coffee; I don't like the smell. I'm a tea drinker. If I need it I will have one cup of green tea. I'm more into herbal tea.".

Say what you want about her bad behavior and all those rumorsof difficulty, but there is a reason Naomi continues to walk the cat-walk.

She's in great shape. Check her out at NY Fashion Week ,Sept. 25th on YouTube.

Brooke Shields Teams Up with MAC Cosmetics For Her Own Makeup Line

Let's face it----Brooke Shields at 49-years-young still retains that incredible bone structure she had as a child + teen model. And yes, those killer brows!

We think she has never looked better. And apparently, cosmetics giant MAC agrees.

Brooke has teamed up with MAC for her OWN makeup line, the newest icon collection debuting now!

The Brooke Shields MAC makeup line ranges from $17 to $85 and appears to be the biggest MAC Icon collection ever. The shades appear to be in warm + natural tones, including a 15-piece eyeshadow palette, lipsticks, glosses, blushes, nail polish, mascara. And, of course, without a doubt----a brow liner and brow set.

Check out Brooke Sheilds' new makeup line with MAC.

Already, Brooke's 15-piece Gravitas powder eye shadow kit at $85, has SOLD OUT!

Brooke Shield's makeup line for MAC is a limited edition. So you might want to grab your stash now!

Cold, Dry Air Means Time For Eye Cream With Soothing Calendula

Let's be honest. When summertime hits, we all enjoy spending time outdoors. That means extreme heat, sun + damage to our skin, hair, and eyes.

And now that we have just entered autumn, it is essential we try and repair the havoc wreaked upon our faces + bodies.
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Today, let's talk about our eyes. As we've been screaming on our beauty blog here for a few years now, the skin around the eyes is very delicate to begin with. This orbital region is also thin-skinned with tissue that contains few oil glands. That is why the eye area lacks natural moisture like other parts of the body.

As we get older, collagen breaks down, and thins out the skin around the eyes even more.

So that is really why putting on an eye cream every day + night will help fight fine lines + wrinkles, sagging + puffiness + dark circles.

There are tons of eye creams out there. So it can be quite daunting to pick the right formula. But why not try an organic eye cream containing CALENDULA.

This is a pretty, orange-petaled flower that is often used as a medicinal herb. When formulated into an eye cream, the properties of calendula do wonderful things, like soothe, moisturize and reduce under-eye puffiness.

We found a jar of eye cream containing calendula:

Indie Lee Calednula Eye Balm ($42).

Calendula Eye Balm contains these super natural ingredients:
Calendula Officinalis Flower (calendula) Oil, Beeswax, Magnifera Indica (mango) Seed Butter, Lavandula Angustifolia (lavender) Oil, Squalane (olive derived), Persea gratissima (avocado) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E).
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Learn how to apply it here on YouTube.

D&G Hair Trend 2015: Sleek, Straight + Simple As First Lady Michelle Debuts New Look

Well, we don't know exactly where First Lady Michelle Obama got her inspiration from, but we do know, we like it!

We're talking about the First lady's new, pin straight, parted down the middle locks she recently debuted at a White House luncheon for the winners of the 2014 National Design Awards.

Mrs. Obama could be channeling the pretty parade of runway models from the Dolce & Gabbana Milan Spring Summer 2015 Fashion Week show.

There we noted sleek, straight, simple hair, parted down the middle, and sometimes fashioned in low buns. It's a classic, chic look, and in this case, seems to enhance D & G's strong Spanish influence for the season. Look at Kendall Jenner modeling the sleek strand trend.

We like this easy look, but that also requires a shiny mane. Yes....glossy hair matters when it's styled pin straight. There is no where to hide imperfections like frizzies + damaged strands.

So, maintain it with this:

Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Conditioner at Walgreen's ($4.99).

Size/Count  2.0 fl oz
Infused with sun-ripened olive oil
Scented by a fresh floral garden
Dull hair is nurtured to shine

Will you been keeping it sleek, straight + simple runway style?

Designers Dumbing Down Runway Models' Brows: But Don't Try This Look At Home!

Poor Cara Delevingne. We all know this great model by her amazing, naturally full brows. And here we go, again!

Designers enjoy bleaching the brows on the runway for a hauntingly, unusual appeal. This time it's been Paris fashion week.

We found this incredible shot on Pinterest of Cara walking for Givenchy's spring 2015 runway show on Sunday.

Looks almost alien-cool. Don't fret.....Cara still retains those famous brows.

Celeb makeup artist Pat McGrath was said to have had all the Givenchy models bleach their eyebrows for the show. NO brows were harmed in this beauty project.

Kendall Jenner also sported the no brow look in the Givenchy runway lineup.

Please don't try this beauty trend at home, although some people LOVE this look.

If you must dip into the bleach, we would suggest using a box  of this well-known, gentle D.I.Y. bleaching kit.
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Jolen Creme Bleach for Hair ($5.99, at Walgreen's).

Just proceed very carefully. This stuff can REALLY blot out your brows, ladies.

We prefer Cara's darker, full brows. Don't you?

New Bride Amal Looks Like Modern Day Version Of Bianca Jagger Wedding Style

Gotta LOVE the big, white, wide-brimmed hat.

Classic, feminine + elegant.

We think new bride Amal has nailed each fashion change during her whirlwind 4-day Italian wedding weekend.

Today, we are adoring the gorgeous ensemble the new wife of George Clooney has emerged wearing following the couple's 10 minute civil ceremony today at the historic Ca' Loredan building which houses Venice's city hall.

We call this the modern day Bianca Jagger look. Remember her cool, white, big hat and the blazer/skirt combo she wore during her St. Tropez marriage to Mick Jagger?

Bianca was a trailblazer back in 1971. She wore her YSL Le Smoking jacket with a large, wide brim hat complete with a veil. And she was bra-less under the blazer.

Amal chose a chic, cream-colored, wide-legged Stella McCartney pantsuit with navy banding + clutch.

Wow! What a fab-looking couple!

Thinking about walking down the aisle in a civil ceremony a la Amal with a big, white hat and all?

We think it's a glamorous style and one you CAN copy.

On Etsy, we found lots of big, wide-brimmed white hats that are nice for the Kentucky Derby and/or a beautiful wedding.

Would you wear a big hat to make it official?