Sexy Summer Eye Makeup: Think Ocean And Turquoise

Summer often brings thoughts of the ocean---bright blue....lovely turquoise. So cool and striking. 

Maybe that is why turquoise eye shadow is HOT at the moment. And it's NOT hard to see why. 

Even DIOR struck a BLUE -TURQUOISE makeup theme on the runway for spring/summer 2015.

Turquoise is bold + beautiful, but as long as you keep the rest of your makeup palette simple, this look will work!

We've been highlighting the K and J sisters a lot lately, because they seem to ALWAYS know the newest beauty/fashion trends coming out.

Today we are featuring Khloe Kardashian. She was already riding the turquoise eye shadow trend back in early April when she and sister Kim visited Armenia.

 

LOVE the turquoise shadow + high pony tail. SEXY!

And so pretty for SUMMER!

To COPY the look, try Diorshow Khol Stick in "Pearly Turquoise." Found it here at Macy's ($32).

Such a gorgeous blue shimmer for the eye lids.

We think a little turquoise eye shadow makes beauty sense this summer.

Are you bold enough to put some on?

Pregnant? Then Do NOT Get Facial Fillers Or Botox Claims Expecting Mom Kim Kardashian

We have been researching this topic for a few days now, and we learned something important from television's most famous reality star Kim Kardashian.

The 34-year-old mom to little North is now pregnant with a baby boy.

Kim recently made some key statements regarding her beauty routine now that she is expecting once again.  She included this photo from her up + coming website KimKardashianWest.com. 

And according to the dermal experts out there, Kim is telling it like it is, at least for part of the story.

Read this:

"No I don't do fillers or botox when pregnant like some tabloids are reporting," she explained in an Instagram snap she posted on July 3rd..

"You would have to be really sick to endanger your child like that!"

And most doctors would AGREE. We found these opinions from RealSelf.com.

"Injections of cosmetic hyaluronic acid are not recommended during pregnancy.  There are no studies to show that it will affect the pregnancy but there is no reason to take a risk to your baby.  You will be glowing from being pregnant and should wait until after you have the baby. You don't want to run the risk of getting an infection or a bleed or anything else that might impact your pregnancy."
----Michele S. Green, MD  
     New York Dermatologist 

But here is where Kim Kardashian says something else about the pregnancy facial appearance, that has thrown off a lot of people:

Kim added: "Anyone who has been pregnant or gained weight knows your face totally changes! My nose gets bigger, cheeks fuller and my lips swell up."

There are many pregnant women who do NOT agree with Kim's assessment here.

We are not going to judge. And there are others gossiping that the star isn't even expecting and secretly using a surrogate.

Wow. We don't believe that.

What's interesting in Kim's admission here is her teasing that she DOES get facial fillers + Botox, but only when she is NOT pregnant.

Hmmm. 

It is hard, "Keeping up with ALL the Kardashians these days."

What do you think? Can a pregnant woman's face really change like Kim K is telling us?

Suede Remains Trendy For Summer 2015: Kylie Jenner Steps out

Suede is very fashion forward this summer.

No, we're NOT talking about a heavy article of suede. These days, suede can be constructed of lighter material, and most times, the suede you have on is faux suede.

So what. You can't tell. And suede, whether it's real or not, now comes in lots of pretty colors, too.

Reality TV's Kylie Jenner was out and about with model sister Kendall in Beverly Hills doing lunch.

Check out Kylie's blue tresses and cute, cropped suede top:

You can COPY Kylie Jenner's suede crop top in camel. We found several online shopping.

Here's one from MissyEmpire.com ($34.90).

We like this sleek suede look for summer.

Daytime's Kelly Ripa Proves 40-Something Gals Can Play With Candy Colored Hair

Go, Kelly! Go, Kelly!

Let's face it....Women are expected to act and look a certain way, AFTER they turn 40. Sad, but that's how some people view aging.

But times are changing, thankfully, and with modern chicks like Kelly Ripa, it's OKAY. to do your OWN beauty + fashion thing.

Look at Kelly looking GLAM in bright blue hair. LOVE the candy-colored locks.....Especially since Kelly is nearing age 45!

Oh, yeah...The daytime TV host loves changing up her hair in cut and color. Before feeling happily BLUE, blonde Kelly played around with a cotton candy pink shade about a month ago.

   

We've never seen Kelly look so joyous. It's all about having fun, and although most of us think candy-colored hair is ONLY for the younger set, like Kesha, Julianne Hough, etc., please think again!

If you would like to try a little blue on you, pick up a box of TEMP hair color, like this one:

Garnier Color Styler Intense Wash-Out Haircolor

($6.99, at Target).

Will you try some candy-colored hair this summer?

Need A Brow Pencil? Make Sure It Has A Waxy Base

We wish we had vintage Elizabeth Taylor brows.

Who woudn't?

The late, beautiful Hollywood legend had PERFECT, full, natural brows.

Brows are NOT our best feature.

Although ours are growing in slowly but surely, we've had thyroid issues, plus we used to OVER-pluck back in the day......so......we need a little help in the brow dept..

Yes, There are TONS of brow products out there---powders, gels, tints, waxes, pencils, etc..

And these brow boosters can be quite intimidating to try.

At the moment, we are using a brow pencil. Lots of  hits + misses.

Some mistakes. Others too expensive and so on....

Our advice. If you are going to dress up your brows with PENCIL, use one with a waxy base. That feature helps adhere the pencil to the little brow hairs and helps brows look more natural + real. Plus, the wax lasts until you remove makeup at night.

Here is one brand with a waxy formula:

Prestige Browliner ($6.31 + FREE shipping) at Amazon.

The brow pencil comes in 3 shades---TAUPE, BLONDE, or EARTH BROWN.

This is a good, beauty buy.  The brow pencil isn't perfect, but it works well, even as well as $25 pencils.

If you have the perfect brow solution, please share below in the comments section.

The Natural Way To Lighten Dark Knees + Elbows---Just 3 Ingredients

Dark knees + dark elbows.

It's a frustrating problem for many women around the world. For us, it happens to be dark knees. Maybe our Mediterranean background is to blame. We're not sure, but it looks like our knees were playing in the dirt, ha ha.

We have tried over-the-counter lightening products like Porcelana cream, but you really have to keep up with applications and we saw some progress, but after, not enough. So we gave up.

Today on YouTube, we found a natural way to LIGHTEN up these areas, as well as the neck. And we are going to try this SOON. We have nothing to lose, and neither do you.

Popular beauty guru Farah Dhukai demonstrates the process using these 3 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen at the moment:

1. Juice from a lemon
2. Juice + pulp from a cucumber
3. Turmeric powder

Farah says to mix equal parts of lemon and cucumber and toss in a pinch of turmeric powder. 

Apply the mixture with a cotton ball to discolored skin areas.

Leave on for about 10 minutes + then shower off.

Do this DAILY.

See Farah's demo here on YouTube.

Experts Suggest Straight Brows Way To Go If Seeking Fountain Of Youth

Okay, if we believe the beauty hype, then that means stars like Jessica Alba,  Jennifer Connolly + Stacey Dash will look youthful forever.

Say what?

Well, LOOK at the brows of all 3 women. Yup.....straight across the face with barely an arch.

So, how do straight, low, 'boy' brows equal the fountain of youth?

Beauty Experts claim that straight brows FRAME the face nicely...And if the brows are full, then that much better.

Even Plastic surgeons note that the high arch, considered for decades  to be the PERFECT brow shape, has been declining in favor.

Who knew?

We found this from the British Independent.co.uk:

A new study by plastic surgeons seeking the perfect female brow found that women's eyebrows are becoming lower, flatter and less arched. Researchers say the ideal eyebrow has moved closer to the eye over the past 60 years. One theory is that women are subconsciously opting for a more masculine-looking brow.

Not sure how REALLY true any of this is, but we don't think you can FORCE eyebrows to sit straight across if your brow bone is high + curved.

We think it is BEST to go with your natural arch. Keep brows as full + natural as you can. And Do not over-pluck or over-arch.

There you have it, ladies.

Kendall Jenner Going Gray + Not Afraid To Show It: In Fashion, That Is!

Gray is such a ho-hum color for some, but for the HOT model-of-the-moment, gray has become Kendall Jenner's signature fashion shade. And she looks lovely!
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Gray is a neutral. It can be paired with most any color and look FAB!

Plus, gray is a classic fashion shade. It is ALWAYS right and elegant played up or down.

Take a look at Kim Kardashian's baby sister ruling the outdoor runway, if you will.

Kendall's going gray and NOT afraid to show it!

To COPY Kendall's GRAY Midi Dress, try this one for ONLY $16 at BooHoo.com in charcoal.

Gray = simple, chic + flawless.

Red Lip Gloss On July 4th: So Pretty + Patriotic!

Red lipstick is NOT always easy to pull off, but you have to admit, a woman with glamorous, red lips is a head-turner.

Maybe that's why so-ooooo many celebrities like to WOW on the red carpet with a scarlet pout.

Considering that today is July 4th, why not be BOTH pretty + patriotic with a pair of red lips!

Red lip gloss is a bit more subtle. And we can ALL wear the bold shade:

Blondes like Taylor Swift look CHIC with scarlet lips.
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Redheads like Julianne Moore look smokin' hot with a red pout.

And Brunettes like Kendall Jenner look fierce with a smile framed in the bright shade:

Here's a striking RED lip Gloss to try from Butter London, Come to Bed Red ($18, Nordstrom).

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

Sleek, Solid Gold Nails: Kylie Jenner Turns Up Summer Bling

Out of all the K + J sisters, it is Kylie + Khloe who truly LOVE getting a mani.

The close duo have been rockin' all kinds of cool nail looks lately, and this one just happened to catch our eye:

The GOLD MANI.

Wow! Check out Kylie Jenner's sleek talons. Very GLAM.

We think this is a beautiful manicure for a special evening out. You can't take your eyes off the sleek, solid gold bling.

Kylie is very fashion forward; so she's up on all the trends.

And f you are heart-ing this sexy mani, you can COPY the metallic look here.

OPI GWEN STEFANI PURE 18K GOLD TOP COAT "DON'T SPEAK"

We found a bottle at SleekNail.com for  $30.

Want A Flatter Belly? Swing Your Way With A Kettlebell

We've been seeing this little exercise over + over again these days. Usually done with an 8-10 lb. kettlebell (for ladies), although you could also hold the same poundage in a dumbbell and swing away.

Her ABS are insane!!

And if you keep swingin'---you will SEE results...like a FLATTER belly!

The exercise movement features a 2-arm swing.

To get an excellent breakdown on how to properly SWING a kettlebell and how to POSTURE your body, read this at TrainWithDelaine.com.

The swinging kettlebell targets the core as Prevention.com explains:


"A new study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise found that using the weighted orb boosted participants' core strength by 70% after only 8 weeks. The kettlebell's odd shape distributes weight unevenly, so when you swing it, you automatically engage your core to keep proper alignment. "

This swing is TIRING.....NOT as easy as it might appear, but it BURNS calories and TIGHTENS the belly.

We've been doing it for about 2-weeks now with a 7 lb. dumbbell, and it is CHALLENGING!

 So SWING, ladies, SWING!!

 Check out this YOUTUBE vid by ZuzkaLight on the Kettlebell Swing!

Looking For Super Soft + Shiny Hair? Try This $1 Leave-In-Treatment!

We like going into the Dollar Tree store. We stock up on Bazooka bubble gum, candy like YUMMY unknown gummy bears, etc.

We happened to bump into the shampoo aisle and noticed the Infusium hair care line. What captured our eye was a 16 oz. bottle of Infusium 23 Color Defender Leave-in-Treatment.

At BeautyEncounter.com, the same bottle costs $11.30, BUT....ONLY $1 at Dollar Tree.

If you are looking to SHINE UP dull tresses and make hair super soft and tangle-free, then MASSAGE this watery treatment into wet or dry hair.

We LOVE the watery, thin feeling of this product. We hate OILY leave-in-treatments . And this one works---SHINE, SOFTNESS ...but does it PROTECT color-treated hair from FADING? Not sure.... How exactly would that work?

This is not a VOLUME-builder, but if you are a day between shampoos, this allows your locks to look clean + healthy.
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We are NOT certain this product is still in the Infusium line-up at drugstores,  maybe this is just now farmed out to the Dollar Tree chain, but it does create pretty shine, and let's face it.....we all LOVE hair that has that megawatt brightness.

Hey, for a buck, what do you have to lose, ladies?

Cindy Crawford Steps Out In Great Style With Cognac Peep Toe Booties

Maybe it's her supermodel style + beauty, but Cindy Crawford really knows how to wear a pair of peep toe booties....And yeah, the flowing coral dress is SEXY, too.

There's the iconic model at age 49, putting all others to shame, as she steps out for dinner in Malibu.

Gotta LOVE the cognac, peep-toe booties!

Of course, Cindy always looks GLAM + flawless with perfect, wavy hair + makeup.

Peep toe booties are HOT on trend as Cindy shows us here.

You can dress them UP or DOWN, and these shoes look FAB, even with a very feminine, soft flowing dress like Cindy has on. Even though the peep toe bootie is chunky, it works in a number of ways.

 

You can COPY Cindy's stylish footwear. Peep toe booties are everywhere this summer. We found TONS of them at CiciHot.com.

Look at this pair ($37.99).

Chambray Shirtdress Hot For Summer: Kylie, Anne + Katie Wearing

Everyone LOVES denim + chambray. It's an American classic! And it happens to be a HOT fashion staple for summer in the form of the comfy, stylish shirtdress.

Chambray VS. Denim.....

There is a difference. Just remember that chambray is a lighter fabric cousin of denim, although both chambray + denim seem to be used interchangeably.

Celebs have been looking GLAM in the chambray shirtdress all spring + heading into summer.

Take a look. Here are Kylie Jenner, Anne Hathaway + Katie Holmes:

You can COPY this trend for cheap. We found this one at Target for $22.49 in sizes---xsmall, small, medium, large + xxlarge.

Great look for summer---comfy, easy, breezy.

Yes, There Is Power In Makeup---Why All The Shaming?

We're just happy that someone finally opened their mouth and stood up for women who actually LIKE wearing makeup.....

"Not that there's anything wrong with that."  Ha ha.

There have been lots of makeup shaming photos + posts lately.
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We wonder why?

Sure, we believe like every woman that we are MORE than our makeup.

Of course we are. But what is wrong with wearing some mascara, foundation, blush or lip gloss?

Why should women feel shamed when weaing makeup?

Seriously.

There is power in makeup, and thus the growing social media campaign, called the power of makeup.

Take a look here on Instagram.

And watch this amazing vid by NikkieTutorials.

Arm Liposuction Is Real: Then You Can Recyle Fat Into Butt For Sexier Shape

So much pressure on women to be P-E-R-F-E-C-T.

We just saw a quick piece on liposuctioning back arm fat, then taking that flab and recycling into the butt via injections for a Kardashian/Lopez behind.

To see what this looks like Before + After click here on YouTube.

Well, we are ALL for re-cycling, but really now!

Round, BIG butts remain the rage for women around the globe.

And injections or a fat transfer appear to be the most popular way to go, otherwise known as the Brazilian Butt Lift.

Kylie Jenner has come under attack by those accusing the young reality TV star of getting butt injections to look more like her big sister Kim.

Kylie has only recently admitted to some lip filler, NOT booty filler.

We are certainly NOT here to judge on who's getting fat or filler injections, just trying to discuss the body trends going on at the moment.

What do you think? Cool idea to transfer useless fat into amazing butt?

The Perfect Beach Cover-Up: Hey, It Is Summer!

Victoria's Secret ALWAYS features SEXY undies + swimwear, but did you ever wonder about their cover-ups?

We found a gorgeous one with glam rhinestones, semi sheer and in a linen knit.

Plus it's on SALE for $88.

Can you say gorgeous?

This comes in doe skin, as pictured and in white. Either way, it's a lovely summer statement piece.

The v-neck adorned with pretty beading makes this a worthy buy.

Hey, it is SUMMER, finally. Time to shine, ladies!

For more details on this VS Linen Beaded Cover-Up, click here.

Strobing Makeup Trend: Getting Your Glow On Fast 'N Easy!

Everyone's been buzzing about STROBING. From Good Morning America to YouTube. It's ALL about the light....the glow. And the upper cheekbone, brow bone + inner eye bone are all you have to worry about  if you want a quick radiance.

Let's face it. Contouring takes a lot of time to shadow the bad stuff and highlight the good. Plus you must BLEND, BLEND, BLEND perfectly.

With STROBING, all you do is HIGHLIGHT. It's fast 'n easy, too. And it's a HOT summer trend.

We like the idea of a pearly kind of glow atop the cheekbones. They just look higher, more defined + pretty.

STROBING adds depth. It can transform a flatter cheek to WOW status. And it looks more natural than the heavier contouring that stars like Jennifer Lopez + Kim Kardashian often wear.

MAC Cosmetics has their own strobe cream ($33) to bring luminosity + a soft dewy-ness to the face.



Check out YouTube's Missy Lynn for her methods of STROBING.

Jessica Alba's Diet Secrets: Dinner Salads + Gallons Of Cholula Hot Sauce

Jessica Alba appears to live a clean life. She's married, a mom of two adorable little daughters, has a great career, etc.

In other words, you NEVER hear about Jessica Alba falling over in a bar or getting caught doing bad things .

Plus, girlfriend ALWAYS looks flawless on the red carpet.

So what is her secret?

Well, we don't know much about the pretty star, but we do know that she has a couple of diet secrets she revealed to Delish magazine recently:

SALADS for Dinner.

CHOLULA Hot Sauce.

Well, hot sauce does burn calories, so maybe that's a tip, plus she likes spicy food.

If we stopped by your house for dinner one weeknight, what would you probably be making?

"I try to always have a salad, and I always make my own salad dressing—it just tastes better. I'll often make a chicken quesadilla with corn tortillas—and gallons of hot sauce. Literally. It's like I'm trying to burn a hole through my stomach. It's so good. It's such a problem."

There you have it.

Well, it is true that HOT peppers can BURN fat. Read on what Dr. Oz has said about the magic ingredient that  revs up the metabolism:

"Capsaicin, the key substance that makes chili peppers hot, stimulates your "fight or flight" stress response and may increase metabolism by 23 percent. Peppers may even improve your muscle-to-fat ratio: Research suggests that capsaicin inhibits the generation of fat cells."

Beauty Tip Today's 2015 Summer Beauty Buy

You can toss this one in your 2015 summer beauty bag, ladies!

Here at Beauty Tip Today, we like to see makeup + skin care products that give you lots of bang-for-you-buck. So here it is:

L'Oreal Paris Colour Eiche La Palette Nude 1

Hey, you CAN'T go wrong with a neutral palette. NEVER!

You get 10 classic soft eyeshadow shades to play around with. Plus, this palette would be flattering on all skin tones + eye colors. These shadows glide on like butter and blend together perfectly.

We found this good beauty buy at ULTA for $19.99.

Hey, this is GREAT for summer---1st day today! It's practically goof-proof. The colors are lovely + natural-looking. Nothing garish here.

We give this La Palette Nude the green light!