How To Get Ashley Olsen-Inspired Nude Lips

Today we are looking at fashion mogul Ashley Olsen and her signature makeup style of soft, nude lips.

You often will see the petite, blonde beauty with strong smoky eyes and a natural, neutral lip color. It's a makeup balance that works out perfectly. And you, too, can achieve a similar sexy glamour.

Many women stay away from nude lipsticks because they don't want to appear washed out or cosmetically un-finished. Finding the correct nude shade is an art in itself, and takes practice hunting down a good match for one's skin tone.

Although we cannot tell you which neutral lipstick or gloss goes with your individual complexion, we can tell you one that looks Ashley Olsen-inspired. And that lipstick is from Boots No7:

1. Boots No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in Nude 15 ($9.99, at shopbootsusa.com. This is a nice, creamy neutral shade, and great for sensitive lips.

This is called cool glam and Ashley Olsen looks put-together. The makeup does not overwhelm her delicate features. We think she looks polished and pretty.

Don't BYOB Your Botox: Beware Of DIY Botox Kits!

Botox cosmetic. It still remains the number 1 injectable in the country. More than 11 million injections, and counting!

And we can understand why.....A few stings of the needle around your forehead and your crow's feet, and POOF! Wrinkles disappear for about 4 months. The cost varies, but generally, each wrinkle site you want treated, will run you anywhere from $300-$600.

Celebrity super dermatologist Frederick Brandt, says it's great stuff:
“Botox cosmetic has revolutionized our field,” Dr. Brandt says. “Botox is easy to administer, safe and effective, and not only reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, but also has the effect of preventing the future formation of wrinkles and fine lines if used appropriately.”

And that's the key word, 'appropriately.'. If you're not a licensed doctor, then please DO NOT do your own Botox!

Unfortunately, we heard on the news today, about the rise in DIY Botox Kits. The government was shutting down websites caught in the illegal sale of such kits a few years ago, but apparently, the need for a cheaper way to get rid of wrinkles is attracting a lot of
people, once again. And maybe the weakened economy has something to do with the desperate and ludicrous idea of self-injecting the beauty posion.

Maybe we didn't dig deep enough, but we couldn't find any DIY Botox kits out there on Ebay and beyond. We know these kits exist, and for a few hundred dollars, the customer gets a pack containing needles, saline to mix with the Botox powder and a face map showing where on the face to inject the drug.

We would hope, that no one reading this article, would be foolish enough to buy Botox without a prescription, because you don't know if you're getting the real stuff. And most importantly, we would hope no one would be crazy enough to try and inject some Botox into their own face.

We spoke to a dermatologist friend a few months ago, and she had indicated to us, that she had tried Botox for the first time. "Did you inject yourself?" we asked.

"No way," she laughed. "I had another derm do it for me."

There you have it. There's a lesson there for all of us.

Still Mad for Missoni Out Of Stock At Target? Try Ebay

Missoni.

The iconic label must speak volumes, because the luxurious Italian designs immediately SOLD OUT and crashed the website when Target stores debuted the famous zig-zag brand at budget-friendly prices.

If you wanted a Missoni for Target dress, pair of shoes, makeup brush set, or the stylish floppy brown hat, pictured above, well, you were out-of-luck!

But not to worry. Our old friends at Ebay have listed lots of Missoni for Target pieces from the new collection. You might have to pay $20 more on Ebay for a Missoni item, but if you REALLY want a well-made and affordable famous label, then, this is a good place to get your pickings.

We had no idea the Missoni for Target collection would sell out so fast on Tuesday, September 13th. But when you think about it, Target was offering most of the pieces for under $50 each.

Take a look at the Missoni for Target Floppy 100% Wool Hat. It was selling for $24.99 at Target. A super find for a HOT fall trend. But good luck hunting one down, until we tried Ebay. And we found this one, even cheaper than the Target store price!

We discovered the same Target for Missoni hat at a starting bid of $20 and FREE SHIPPING. Click here.

Now look at Kim Kardashian's brown floppy wool hat. Not a bad match, right?

We're not sure when Target stores will re-stock their new, wallet-friendly Missoni collection, but until that time, Ebay.com might be your best bet.

Good luck, and may the vibrant Missoni zig-zag pattern find it's way into your closet this fall.

Style Icon Kate Moss Launches New Lipstick Line For Rimmel London's 10th Anniversary

Kate Moss.

A super model with super style. In fact, we were more excited to see what Kate was wearing for the Rimmel London 10th anniversary photo shoot, than the brand new lipstick line she was launching.

And she always gets it right. Dressed in head-to-toe gray, the model exudes sophistication. This is a polished look you can copy, from the sleeveless cowl-neck sweater to the tailored pants and belt, down to the classic high heels.

Kate Moss' style looks effortless. She chooses clothing wisely, stays with neutrals for the most part, and keeps a sleek, simple silhouette.

As designer Michael Kors said, "Great style means having a point of view, but evolving your look is even more important. Rushing to embrace every trend will leave you fashionable, but not stylish,"

Great quote!

By the way, the 10th anniversary of Rimmel London and the beautiful British model is being celebrated with the launching of Kate Moss' new Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick line.

We found a great Q & A with the model in RockstarWeekly.com. She discusses her new, very own lipstick collection:

Do you have a favourite shade in your new Lasting Finish Collection?

My favourite shade is the red, shade number 1, that I am actually wearing in this commercial. I just really like a red lip.

What words would you use to describe these new shades?

I would describe these shades as easy to wear. I wanted colors that are classic, ones that I have always worn and to suit every occasion. There are some for day with a mix of beiges and pinks, and for the night the red and darker colours. There is a shade for any occasion.

What was your inspiration behind the shade selection for this Collection?

The inspiration was for classic shades that I have always worn and had in my handbag. There is always a small selection of shades I always go back to and I wanted this range to reflect that as they will never go out of style.

What do you like most about the Lasting Finish Range and its feel on the lips?

What I really love about this range of lipsticks is they do not feel like lipsticks. I really hate that heavy lipsticky feeling you can get on your lips when you first apply it. This range is not at all like that, it has a very comfortable feeling without loosing any of the colour.

Other than your new lipstick range with Rimmel, what are your other favourite Rimmel beauty products?

The flash eyeliner in black is great and I love the Pro nail polish with the maxi brush, they make application so easy.

Other than lipstick what are your other make-up must haves?

Kohl eyeliner –I love a smoky eye. And mascara. My makeup rule is to either have a strong eye or a strong lip not both together.

Great beauty tips, Kate Moss!

Get Glam Like J.Lo With Signature Gold Hoops At Kohl's

Gold hoop earrings.

A classic, and something every gal should own a pair of.

In our thinking....the bigger the hoop, the better! And Jennifer Lopez would strongly agree. The glamorous superstar is always rockin' a pair of big hoops, and now she's brought her signature style to Kohl's.

You, too, can get glam like J.Lo for a lot less. Check out these cute hoops in gold metal and faux crystal! Love these!

Jennifer says she will be wearing a lot of her Jennifer Lopez Collection for Kohl's during the new American Idol season. And she's got many fashionable pieces of jewelry and clothing to show off.

It's okay if the hoops aren't 14 ct. gold. Not everything has to be expensive. J.Lo's jewelry looks fun and glam. And as the sexy Latina superstar says:

"You don't need to spend a lot to look good! When you feel comfortable in what you're wearing, your confidence shines through."

Amen to that.

Originally $24. Now on SALE for $18 at Kohls.com:

Simulated crystals lend a sparkling touch.
Details:
2 3/8-in. diameter
Pierced
Click-it backings
Gold tone

Too Early For A Pumpkin On The Porch: Try Pumpkin In Your Soap

Cucurbita Pepo.

In other words, pumpkin extract. This is one of the 'magic' ingredients that makes your skin smooth and soft all over.

Fall is fast approaching, and it's time for un-doing some of the sun and summer damage. And all you have to do, is think, pumpkin. It's too early to decorate your porch, so why not 'decorate' your skin.

Pumpkin has become very popular these days at expensive spas and salons. There are pumpkin facial masks, pumpkin body wraps, and so on. Applying pumpkin to the skin is a smart thing to do, because pumpkin is rich in anti-oxidants ---full of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, alpha-carotene, zinc, beta carotene, and lutein.

And pumpkin acts like Alpha-Hydroxy acids. In other words, skin texture is improved, roughness diminishes, acne stays away, and skin is moisturized and smooth.

We stumbled on to a celebrity favorite---Horto Botanico Pumpkin Soap by Nesti Dante($9, at beautyhabit.com). It's an all-natural vegetable bar soap from Italy with a super rich lather and purifying action. Plus, it smells yummy and is carefully formulated with active and organic ingredients.

Dante Botanico Pumpkin Soap ia a luxurious, cleansing experience. There's not a bad thing in it.

Biotin and Apple Hair Supplement Promises Long Healthy Locks

When it comes to the hair of many beautiful celebrities, some of it is pure extensions. And we can understand why. When you need long, healthy gorgeous hair in an instant, you CAN have some fake hair fast!

But maybe you would prefer to grow your own. Who wants to sit in a salon for hours, as they 'sew' in some hair, even if it's expensive 'human hair'?!

If you want long, healthy locks, you CAN get them, by taking special supplements. These hair vitamins contain essential nutrients that support healthy hair follicles.

Even Manhattan celebrity stylist Ted Gibson recommends popping some hair pills:

"If you want to grow your hair, try taking a supplement called Biotin. I've told a lot of actresses to use this B Vitamin."

We have searched around for a sound hair dietary supplement, and discovered Hair Volume by New Nordic ($19.95, for a 1 month supply). This system is based on a Swedish apple formulation featuring millet and other key nutrients.

And yes, Biotin plays an essential role in the list of ingredients on a bottle of Hair Volume.

It's very simple, too. Just take one tablet with a meal per day.

The Swedish company is calling Hair Volume one of the best for growing strong, shiny hair. And they claim it's all about the apple:

"The Hair Volume™ tablet is a breakthrough that provides skin, hair and nails extra nutrition and strengthens the growth, volume and color of the hair. An effective tablet based on a new ingredient that no other tablet or shampoo has: a natural growth factor extracted from apples."

The way we look at it, an apple is an amazing fruit already rich in anti-oxidants and fiber, and just maybe, its special extract properties can do wonderful things for your hair. It's surely worth a shot.