Pretty Pink Lipstick So Spring 2015: Copy J Law's Met Ball Glam

People keep talking + talking about the recent 2015 Met Ball and the incredible fashion/beauty risks that followed.

We were drawn to the glamour, too, especially the pretty pink lips that appeared on big stars like Jennifer Lawrence (J Law), J Lo, Bey and several other Hollywood hotties.

For J Law in her simple top-knot, it was all about her bronzed beauty + pink pout. Take a look:

Very polished, fresh and NOT overdone.

You can COPY J Law's look:

She had on Rouge Dior Brilliant Lipshine in Hollywood ($35, at Nordstrom's).

That's a powerful pop of PINK, but can be blotted down. And it looks lovely on most skin tones.

Dior beauty ambassador Natalie Portman also appears to wearing Hollywood lipshine in this photo lay-out.

It's pretty in pink for spring.

Why not give it a whirl?

You can't go wrong with a classic, sophisticated palette.

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara: 9 Year Old Cult Fave

$8.

That's all you need to create a gorgeous set of super-long lashes!

This isn't a new mascara; instead this is a 9 year old cult fave beauty product:

L'Oreal Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara

We heard beauty blogger Carli Bybel of YouTube fame talking about this incredible mascara, again recently.

It's her FAVE mascara for achieving the longest lashes. Plus L'Oreal has added a new, flexible, pink precision brush. 

In her vids, Carli appears the to use the 'original' Telescopic mascara with the black wand/brush. We found that one here at L'OrealParis.com.

YouTube Star Carli Bybel

Watch Carli Bybel in her simple, everyday makeup routine.here on YouTube. She uses the L'Oreal Telescopic mascara and it makes a HUGE difference in the length of her lashes. And the formula makes her pretty eyes look even LARGER.

We are going to run out and buy a tube of this ASAP. We found some at Walmart for $7.99.

Kylie Jenner Finally Admits That Her Big Lips Are From Dermal Fillers

At  17, we don't believe ANY teen should be getting lip injections unless her own are so incredibly thin.

But we applaud Kylie Jenner for FINALLY stepping forward to admit that her much fuller pout IS the result of dermal fillers. Kylie cops to it on a segment of  E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

"I have had temporary lip fillers," Kylie reveals. "It's just something that I wanted to do."



These fillers Kylie claims are temporary. So that tells us, she does NOT have fat grafting, which would deliver permanent results.

So, what is injected into the youngest J-sister's lips?

Probably a hyaluronic acid like Juvederm, Perlane or Restylane. These HA fillers are great at creating big, full, sensuous lips.

New York City Plastic Surgeon Steven J. Pearlman explains the lip filler process here at RealSelf,com:

"Unfortunately, too many people are walking around with over-filled or improperly filled lips. When I perform lip augmentation, it's like you applying lipstick. First the border of the lips are filled, your "lip liner." Next we fill in the body of the lip or your "lipstick." Each person needs to be treated as an individual and different amounts are used to get a natural result. One hard and fast rule is that the lower lip should always be 1 1/2 to 2 times the size of the upper lip, so rarely do I fill just the upper lip, even though I'm often asked.

"For a young person, usually one cc if filler, either Juvederm or Restylane is used. For mature ladies looking to restore a natural cupid's bow or a beginner who is worried about looking too big we start with 1/2cc. Costs vary by region and city."

Copy VS Model Gigi Hadid's Crop Top Look For Much Less

20-year-old VS model Gigi Hadid cannot miss, even when she's in a casual crop top, distressed jeans + sneakers.

The gorgeous star was in a sexy, scarlet Diane von Furstenburg gown for last night's MET Gala 2015 in New York City.

We like Gigi because she is a healthy, curvy model. She actually looks like she eats.

Here is Gigi the day after the 2015 Met Ball, emerging from her hotel dressed super casual in striped crop top, distressed jeans, white Adidas, black biker jacket, sunglasses + simple bun.

To COPY Gigi's look for less start with this classic basic----the striped crop top.

We found a similar crop top here from Forever21 ($9.90).
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A great deal!

Oh, Sally Hansen: Why Did You Mess With Spray On Airbrush Legs?!

Perfect, evenly-toned legs.

That's what we all desire, but when spider veins, discoloration or even just plain paleness and other blemishes are noticeable, it's hard to feel super confident.

Sally Hansen knew that and quickly monopolized the spray-on leg makeup market for years.

The company had a kick-butt product that INSTANTLY transformed imperfections into million-dollar gams.

For about $12, you could spray on Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs and get that flawless sheen, which helped make your legs look more slender and about a mile long. Found it here for $9.99 at Walmart.

Yes...You can still spray-on the Sally Hansen, but----the product has been changed, unfortunately, and we do NOT think the alterations have maintained the superiority of original Airbrush Legs.

Nope....we no longer LOVE this spray-on pantyhose as we used to. And we have raved about Airbrush Legs for years now.

Other readers brought it to our attention....and they were right. This Sally Hansen product doesn't quite measure up.

1. The spray does not absorb evenly, leaving patches of unpainted skin.
2. The finish sweats off on to furniture + clothing.
3. The finish leaves almost a sparkly,unnatural-looking sheen.

We still use this product on occasion, but are looking for another spray-on leg makeup alternative.

Duchess Kate Gives Birth And Hair Still Looks Amazing With Bouncy Curls!

Okay, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.....CONGRATS to you + Will. That baby girl is soooo precious!

And you know what else is precious? Your HAIR, Kate, and those signature, bouncy curls!

 
That crowning glory ALWAYS looks FAB.

We are sure that Kate had her royal glam squad on hand to get her ready for the big, post-baby photo op ....but still, the Duchess of Cambridge looks incredible.

Her Chelsea blow-out  + soft curl hairstyle are copied around the world.

If you, too, would like to get Kate's princess style, then check out this new YouTube vid How-To straight from London. Click on Pantene UK.

By the way, we LOVE the name Charlotte. Excited to see what Kate + Will will name their newest bundle of joy!

Olay Cleansing Cloths: Kim Kardashian's Fave Way To Clean Complexion

We rarely see the biggest, reality television star WITHOUT makeup, but Kim Kardashian does go bare-faced, especially when she's working out.

Kim still looks pretty darn pretty sans cosmetics, but we ALL have our complexion challenges, be they dark circles, blemishes, spots, fine lines, etc.

It is key to SCRUB off the makeup every night BEFORE heading to bed.

Kim has recently revealed that her FAVE way to a clean face is through the magic of Olay Daily Facials Express Wet Cleaning Cloths.

We found some here CHEAP at minimus.biz ($1.37, for 3-packet box).

Kim claims these wet facial wipes do the job, as she told Hello! mag.:

“Face wipes are my saving grace. They're so quick and easy. I love Olay Daily Facials Express Wet Cleaning Cloths because the texture is quite grainy, so they exfoliate.” 

An excellent beauty tip, Kim!

DHC Renewing AHA Cream: Get Your Complexion Glow On!

Delightful.

 That's how we would describe DHC Skin Care's amazing Renewing AHA Cream!

 

Talk about a complexion boost! This milky lotion enriched with 10% lactic acid, does a SUPER job of exfoliating---wiping away dead skin cells, balancing skin tone and delivering that beautiful, healthy glow!

Whether your skin is dry, oily, combination or sensitive, you WILL benefit from this Alpha Hydroxy Acid action. Trust us---We ALL need to to EXFOLIATE for a younger-looking, more radiant complexion. And exfoliation is a key step in one's skin care routine for life.

The good news----DHC Renewing AHA Cream is on SALE now for $34, through May 31, 2015!

We've been lucky enough to try this exfoliator for almost a month now. And even though our complexion is quite oily, this DHC Renewing AHA Cream is excellent + gentle. We did NOT suffer any break-outs or greasy shine.

Don't be fooled by the small bottle. A little goes a long way. And this stuff is easy to use:

"Once or twice a week, after cleansing and toning, smooth lightly over face and neck, avoiding eye area. We recommend a daily sunscreen when using this, or any, AHA product."

The BENEFITS:

1. Super soft skin
2. Radiant complexion.
3. Balanced skin tone.
4. Reduction in pigmentation problems
5. Smooth, firmer texture.

We like to alternate with prescription Retin-A. You might feel a tingle when you first apply this renewing AHA cream. That means it's working.

DHC Renewing AHA Cream. It's a no-brainer Your complexion will fall in love!

Go ahead---Read the 5 ***** reviews at the website here.

Gwyneth Paltrow Claims Coconut Oil-Pulling For Whiter, Brighter Smile

Okay....The first thing---Does Gwyneth Paltrow have big, white, fake Hollywood teeth, or is that pretty smile all her own?

The actress did wear braces as a child; plus photos depicting the beauty's smile show what appear to be her natural teeth.

The reason we ponder is because the Academy award winner recently told E! News that she REALLY does use the ancient oil-plugging technique for a whiter, brighter smile:

"I just started ‘oil pulling’, which is when you swish coconut oil around [in your mouth] for 20 minutes, and it’s supposed to be great for oral health and making your teeth white."

Gwyneth is NOT alone. Lots of people believe in this ancient Ayurvedic treatment to turn up the DAZZLE.

Oil-pulling not only claims to WHITEN teeth, but to also keep gums healthy, prevent bad breath, remove bacteria + fungus from the mouth and so on.

How exactly do you oil-pull?

Check out this excellent how-to on YouTube with Dr. Josh Axe.

There you have it.

Healthy Mascara For Less Than 2 Bucks!! It's Wet....N...It's Wild!

Don't laugh at drugstore mascara.

It CAN be as decent as higher-end brands. Not always, but some are great. Plus, you can experiment with several because cheap mascaras won't break your beauty budget.

We are a proud, lasha-a-holic. LOL...We try them all.

We were initially shopping around a local Walgreens looking for Wet n Wild's Lash Out Loud MaxVolume Plus Mascara Amp'd Black for $5, but it wasn't available at the time. We have sinced picked up the bright, pink tube at Walgreens online, and LOVE it, too.

But when we couldn't find the Lash Out Loud, we chose Wet n Wild Mega Protein Mascara Very Black in the very green tube at $1.79.

We were at first puzzled by this unique formula, and then pleasantly surprised. It's labeled as a protein mascara. Acccording to the brand, the mascara is "enriched with soy and wheat proteins," plus "infused with acai oil + d-panthenol to protect and strengthen."

This is NOT a volumizing mascara but it IS a healthy formula.

It's a wet-looking mascara. Nothing harsh or drying on lashes. You could sleep in it, and wake up to soft lashes. NO breakage or brittleness will occur.

We like to use this Mega Protein as the LAST layers in our daily mascara routine. This stuff adds a glossy finish to our lashes. We put this on top of our volumizing, lash lengthening, other mascara.

Now, if you're going for a more natural, mascara effect, then a few coats of this alone, will do the trick.

Otherwise, for LESS than 2 bucks, this is a healthy mascara, if there ever were one.

Try it!

Chic Trend Alert: Copy Model Chrissy Teigen's Fab Cape Blazer For Less

We are lovin' this chic trend for Spring/Summer 2015. And it looks lovely across the board---Juniors, Misses + Plus Sizes:

The CAPE BLAZER

What exactly is that?

Take a stylish fashion cue from popular model Chrissy Teigen. She wore the cape blazer on the red carpet for Sunday evening's Daytime Emmy Awards.

Okay....so the gal with the great body wore it BARE almost to her navel, but darn---Chrissy has killer curves.

The cape blazer trend is both elegant + sexy, especially in black.

Chrissy's blazer is from Olcay Gulsen, and wears a pricetag of about $700. It actually appears to be connected to the skirt as a cape blazer dress. Either way, we LOVE the trend.

You can COPY Chrissy's polished glamour for a lot less. Look what we uncovered online here at PinkQueen.com! Only $31.46. And it looks expensive!

Hey, if you want to wear the cape blazer a la Chrissy Teigen, minus top + bra, then you're on your own.

Otherwise, this is a smart fashion investment.

Tyra Banks Looks Amazing In Cropped, Edgy Hairstyle With Sexy, Black Liner

Tyra Banks was a top model for a number of years, so she usually looks flawless 99% of the time.

No surprise then that the 41-year-old beauty is able to pull off this cropped, edgy hairstyle.

Look at Tyra this evening in L.A. at the 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards:

Not an easy do to carry, but the statuesque model wears it well. It's modern, cool + androgynous. And we adore this bad girl pixie on Tyra.

More importantly, we LOVE her fierce eye makeup! She is killin' it with the black liner.

Those eyes are gorgeous!

To get this smoky eye you need black liner that is up for the task. We suggest a great performing, liquid black liner like Kevyn Aucoin Precision Liquid Liner in Black ($34, at NeimanMarcus).

Yes, a tad pricey, but Kevyn Aucoin's beauty products are top-shelf. It's so sad we lost such an incredible makeup artist several years ago; his talent was beyond exceptional.

Tyra pulls the look together with a pretty, nude lip.

Kelly Rowland Admits To Fans Her Do-It-Yourself Brow Bleaching

'A lil bleach ain't hurt nobody!'

That's what singer Kelly Rowland recently announced on her Instagram page, providing proof that she admits to a little d.i.y. brow bleaching.

Take a look at the photos:

Kelly Rowland ALWAYS looks lovely, but bleaching brows cam be tricky beauty business.

You DON'T want to bleach brows too many shades lighter, because it just appears weird + alien-like. We made that faux pas before a number of years ago.

The new mama to son Titan looks like she has lifted her brow color one shade or two lighter.

If you leave the bleach on for too long you can turn eyebrows brassy blonde.

But if you're a brave, do-it-yourselfer, then try this for $6. We found Jolen Creme Bleach at Walgreens.

Please follow directions carefully and watch the clock!

Copy Model Kendall Jenner's $90 Gray Crew-Neck Tee-Shirt For $7 Old Navy

We all like to COPY models + actresses who have great beauty + fashion sense.

That's a no-brainer. But most of us don't have the endless funds of these super-rich stylish celebs.

The BEST thing to do is COPY...with a decent knock-off. Watch how we do it.

Here's model Kendall Jenner hanging out in L.A...looking gorg + laid-back in grey skinny jeans + grey, crew-neck tee.

Her tee-shirt costs $90. Oh, yeah. It's a Frame Denim Le Boyfriend cotton tee-shirt, at Net-A-Porter.

You CAN COPY the look. It's a grey tee-shirt. Period. You can find one for soooooo much less.

Look what we hunted down. A great-looking, grey crew-neck tee from OldNavy ($7)!

NO one will know this isn't a $90 tee-shirt. Trust us. Your $7 tee can do the job!

Sandra Bullock Embarrassed By People Mag's Most Beautiful Status: Deserving....And She's 50!

Gotta LOVE actress Sandra Bullock...and the brand new title she is sort of embrarassed by:

World's Most Beautiful Woman of 2015.

Work it, girl, because you are SO deserving!

Sandra is 50! And a gorgeous 50, we might add.

We like seeing People mag celebrate the older woman, and we also enjoy seeing the unassuming, Oscar winner as the symbol of celebrity beauty.

Let's be frank---Everything in our culture has to do with fawning over youth, especially with women, so this is a great recognition for all to admire. 

Plus we adore what she said about her new title:

"What is beautiful is the honor of being Louis' mother."

So, how does this effortless beauty maintain her gorgeousness?

This is what she told Marie Claire mag in 2009, 6 years ago, about her  8-minute beauty routine:

‘I use a face cloth and Artistry cream for my daily beauty regime,’ says Sandra. ‘I put mascara on today because I wanted to make a bit of an effort,’ she explains.

‘My entire routine takes eight minutes since I have this mop on my head I need to wrangle. I wash, condition, put product in if it's a little haywire. I like it when it's messy-in-your-face bedhead. It looks like it just happened.’

The 44-year-old actress, who shares a rather intimate love scene with Proposal co-star Ryan Reynolds, and who has reportedly holidayed with Reynolds and his wife Scarlett Johansson, does admit that staying in shape isn’t quite such a speedy process.

‘People ask, “How do actresses do it?” Um – they pay us to do this in order to look good on film,’ admits the straight-talking Sandra.

And what exactly keeps the Speed star in such tip-top condition? ‘I do Pilates, kickboxing, weight training and when I’m at home, I run or ride a bike. If I can work out every day I
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‘I use a face cloth and Artistry cream for my daily beauty regime,’ says Sandra. ‘I put mascara on today because I wanted to make a bit of an effort,’ she explains.

‘My entire routine takes eight minutes since I have this mop on my head I need to wrangle. I wash, condition, put product in if it's a little haywire. I like it when it's messy-in-your-face bedhead. It looks like it just happened.’

And what exactly keeps the Speed star in such tip-top condition? ‘I do Pilates, kickboxing, weight training and when I’m at home, I run or ride a bike. If I can work out every day I will.’

We found Sandra's Artistry Cream System here at Amazon.

Striped Midi Skirts On Trend For Spring 2015

Stripes are classic + chic and always seem to pop up every Spring. And here we go, again!

Striped midi skirts are the perfect addition for your wardrobe now!

LOVE it...and the midi length is flattering on ALL women.

Zendaya Coleman looked so pretty in her DKNY midi skirt set.

Take a peek.

ASOS Midi Pencil Skirt In Mono Stripe With Lace Hem ($40.00)

ASOS

J Crew Pleated Midi Skirt in Stripe ($110)

J Crew

Windsor Earthy Striped Brown Midi Skirt ($19.99)

Windsor

Striped midi skirts are flirty + fun. Try one on!

It Burns But Works: Cinnamon Cassia Oil For Plumper, Pinker Lips!

We have NOT tried this yet, but we have seen a number of beauty YouTubers putting on the BURN for PLUMPER, PINKER lips.

Hollywood has gone cray-cray for sexy BIG lips. This trend continues to push the envelope.

But our simple method might just be what you need.

In barely a couple of minutes, you CAN achieve BIGGER, NATURAL-LOOKING LIPS.

All it takes is a $7 purchase of a small bottle of this:

100% Pure Cinnamon Cassia Oil. You could find this in supermarkets, but we hunted down this essential oil at Amazon, for $6.99 + FREE shipping.

WARNING: This stuff can BURN nasty on you, so.......do this with care. And if you have ANY allergy to cinnamon, then stay AWAY from this.

Check out this excellent vid how-to by YouTube's Huda Kattan.

Buying lip plumpers can be quite expensive. And getting dermal fillers to get instant BIG LIPS costs tons!

So, this cassia oil is just another cheaper, beauty option.

Riding The Camo Skinny Jeans Fashion Trend For Spring 2015

Okay, we happen to like the camo (properly known as camouflage) fashion trend.

This military look NEVER seems to disappear, and at the moment it's running HOT.

Camo skinny jeans are especially perfect for riding this all-american trend.
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You can't go wrong styling the camo look. Denim looks fab with it, as well as neutrals, black, red and even stripes against the striking pattern.

Flats, pumps, it's ALL good. And camo skinnies come in lots of colors, too.

Check out these by Hudson for about $200. SOLD OUT, just about everywhere.

On a fashion budget?

Then maybe these Papaya Clothing Camo Skinny Pants might be the fashionable answer. 

On SALE now for just $11.99!

Sorry, RHOBH's Brandi Glanville: V-Shaping Cannot Fully Zap Away Cellulite

Look, cellulute, that dimply fat that likes to show up on women's thighs, butt, stomach and even arms, CANNOT be permanently removed. Period.

So RHOBH star Brandi Glanville, don't get TOO excited about showing the world your latest spa V-shaping cellulite treatments, because the experts know better.

Here's what NYC dermatologic surgeon Neil Sadick says about the common problem of cottage cheese fat removal.

"Regarding your cellulite, it can be reduced but never completely eradicated by any treatment. In our practice we typically use Cool Sculpting to de-bulk and reduce volume in an area, while the Smart Lipo is a great way to remove fat and gently tighten the skin."
(Read more here at RealSelf.com).

Velashape (V-shaping) is a non-invasive laser procedure that uses Radiofrequency and Infrared Light Energy to shrink fat cells and tighten the skin. It is FDA-approved and uses vacuum + tissue manipulation to tackle the deeper fat layers and  SMOOTH + TIGHTEN the body.

Yes, Brandi---you have a gorgeous figure and your butt looks great, but there is just so much this non-invasive, cosmetic treatment can do.

The reality TV star posted this recent photo on her Twitter page. Oh, Brandi... You are so naughty!

Is there any photo re-touching going on here? Who knows. Maybe Brandi just has a fine behind. At age 42, we must give credit where credit is due, though.

We do admire Brandi's honesty, but maybe some things are best kept hidden.

$3 e.l.f. Studio Angled Blush Brush: Cheap, Smart + Beauty-Worthy

$3. What a GREAT beauty buy!

If you wear blush, and you know you should.....Here's a fab, little brush that REALLY works nicely. And it's so darn CHEAP!

The e.l.f. Studio Angled Blush Brush.

 Don't ALL makeup brushes look alike and work alike?

Sure...A brush looks like a brush, basically. But this $3 e.l.f Angled Blush Brush costs peanuts and has good features at such a smart savings.

The shape is SLANTED for a reason. You get  a sculpted effect with precision.

The bristles are both soft + dense which help contour your facial features smoothly. You can use this blush brush with cream, liquid or powder blush, bronzers or highlighters.

Plus, ladies LOVE this e.l.f. brush.  80 reviews with  4.6 stars out of 5 *****.

Not bad for a 3 buck investment!

RHOBH Star Brandi Glanville Admits To Over-Filling Face And Then Some

Beverly Hills housewife star Brandi Glanville is NEVER at a loss for words, especially after the airing last night of Bravo's RHOBH Season 5 Finale, Part 3.

The super tall, gorgeous 42-year-old mom to 2 boys has admitted that her recent cosmetic enhancements have gone over-the-top.

Here is what the blonde beauty told RuPaul about having stuff done to her face during E!'s new Good Work show Tuesday night:

"'Yeah, tons...fillers and botox and I've definitely made some mistakes but it's hard to watch yourself get older on television.

"You look and think - maybe I shouldn't have done that and maybe I need to do this," Brandi revealed.

Take a look at Brandi BEFORE the major boost of  fillers, Botox, etc.:

Here she is with some, subtle enhancements (allegedly):

And here is Brandi with fillers-gone-wild today:

But the embattled housewife doesn't seem to want to quit her expensive beauty treatments anytime soon, and she's owning up:

"I've definitely over-filled and I've definitely had some bad Botox where your eyes drop but, y'know, there's no shame in my game."

By the way....Brandi is a busy businesswoman, having has just launched her
own wine - a Sonoma County Chardonnay called Unfiltered Blonde
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You can check out Brandi's wine here ($15. a bottle).

Model Heidi Klum Au Naturale: Unrecognizable Selfie Reveals Strong Bone Structure

We were rather shocked by this recent selfie from longtime model Heidi Klum.

Take a peek. This model has amazing, strong bone structure, but Heidi's face appears much thinner than usual.

Then again...She is a stunning model, so maybe it REALLY is makeup, contouring, hair + great fashion.

Heidi is 41, by the way. And she does have nice, full brows + large eyes. But we must admit, we were taken aback when Heidi showed the world this before her glam squad did their magic for a photo shoot.

And here's the pretty model at the America's Got Talent Season 10 kick-off about a month ago.

How can this be the SAME woman?

We're not sure, but here is proof that Heidi looks gorgeous all glammed up.

Could you recognize Heidi Klum au naturale---minus the makeup?