How To Go Lighter And Blonder From A Box: Copy Gwyneth's 10B

Remember this:
10B.

That's right. This is the buttery, light beige blonde shade that is a close copy to Gwyneth Paltrow's. At least, that is what the experts at John Frieda tell us.

Let's face it....when summer is upon us, ask any blonde-haired girl if she would like to go lighter, brighter, and BLONDER, and it's a no-brainer. Of course she would!

And if you are blonde already, then you can up the color ante, and kick your luminosity up a few luscious shades. And you CAN do this out of a box.

Try John Frieda's Precision Foam Colour ($12.99, at drugstores). There are 8 wonderful shades of blonde at-home hair color for you to get busy with. And the 10B box is called, Sheer Blonde Extra Light Beige Blonde, based on the formula used on Gwyneth Paltrow, who is a loyal hair color customer at the John Frieda salon.

And Gwyneth's hair always looks so healthy with an expensive-looking shade of blonde.

Precision Foam Colour is new in a no-drip easy to apply foam formula. It's designed to cover strands perfectly, resulting in tonal richness. And John Frieda enjoys an excellent reputation in the very competitive hair beauty business, so we would trust him on this at-home box of color.

Hey,we love this Gwyneth Paltrow shade of blonde. In fact, we are a bit jealous. But our hair is about one shade lighter than the Kardashian sisters, so we can't go there. It would be too lengthy a process.

To learn more about Gwyneth's 10B shade, visit John Frieda.

How To Make Flirty Mila Kunis Eyes: Think 'Liquid Purple'

While everyone was oooo-ing and ahhhh-ing over Natalie Portman during last February's Academy Awards show, we were shocked that gorgeous Mila Kunis, her co-star in Black Swan, was not getting her due attention.

The girl is stunning. Mila Kunis's eyes, alone, are quite something to behold. Big, wide-set, almond-shaped eyes, with of course, the perfect set of brows.

So, how can we make flirty Mila Kunis eyes?

With tons of shadow, liquid liner, and mascara. And one of these is the key to the 27-year-old beauty's elegant eyes. Think PURPLE. Yes, purple. It's a hot makeup trend for summer 2011.

And if you're not able to create as smoky an eye as Mila's signature look, you can still get a sexy gaze with just a hint of the shade.

We like Make Up for Ever Aqua Liner in Iridescent Electric Purple ($23, at Sephora). This is new, highly pigmented stuff.

This is a super liquid liner, ladies. It's smudge-proof, water-proof, and it's got a cool applicator---it's a foam-tip applicator, designed to resemble a makeup brush handle for the most accurate application.

And the purple liquid is amazing! If you're shy, just paint the liquid liner across your upper lash line, or you can apply it OVER your black liner. Add lots of mascara, and you're ready to go!

Can't Beat Cool Breezy Gauze For Summer Beach Cover-Up

Gotta love GAUZE!

When it's time for summer fun and days and nights at the beach, then gauze should be your fabric of choice, especially when it's a very hot day.

Gauze is a lightweight and quite durable cotton material. It's loosely woven and sheer. You can toss it into your bag and go! It travels well, and always looks right. Just ask Miley Cyrus. Check out her white gauze tunic. She wore this while making an appearance in hot, steamy Mexico.

Today, we are looking at BlueSkySwimwear.com. All their beach apparel is made right here in the U.S.A.. We like that, especially since there has been so much talk these days, about buying things made right in our own backyard.

We love the White Tie Front Cover-Up ($34, at BlueSkySwimwear.) Check out the neckline with it's pretty, crochet-like detail. And sizes come in S, M, and L.

If you don't own any gauze, you really should. And by the way, if you aren't wild about white, gauze comes in lots of beautiful, bold colors and prints, too.

Need New Jeans For Shapely Butt/Hips? Try Levi's Curve ID

Levi's jeans.

You can't beat a classic. And we applaud the famous denim makers for trying to design women's jeans that have to do more with shape than with size. Some women have a smaller, flatter butt like model Heidi Klum. And then, other women have a curvy butt and hips a la Jennifer Lopez or Kim Kardashian.

And if you're hunting for a new pair of jeans as you head back to college or back to autumn weather, then try on some Levi's Curve ID Jeans ($58, at Macy's). They might just be the right pair to emphasize your unique and beautiful behind.

There are 3 custom fits for Levi's Curve ID Jeans:

1. Slight Curve......for straight figure shapes. Gives shape to the butt. Has a lower rise.
2. Demi Curve...... for curvy bodies. Elongates the legs and hugs shape.
3. Bold Curves...... for curvier bodies. Shows off silhouette without gapping at the waist.

There's just one little problem, that Levi's has yet to address-----if you're tall and need more than a 34" rise, then forget these jeans. To illustrate our point, take a look at the 3 models in the Levi's Curve ID Jeans photo.

The jeans are a bit short on the models, who are probably 5'9" tall or more. In fact, these jeans look amazing, but even on these stunning models, it looks like the denim has shrunk.

We believe that Levi's ought to honor tall women too, and extend the rise to a 36" or 37", like most denim companies do.

What do you think?

Miss Jessie's Quick Curls And Curly Pudding Perfect For Humid Days

Okay, all you fabulous curly-haired girls, it's all about the styling products you use, to give the right spring to your locks.

And when the summer weather gets up to a nasty dew point and the mercury is reaching 100 degrees like today, well, you need some hair S.O.S. A.S.A.P.!

Today, we're looking at 2 effective styling aids from Miss Jessie's natural hair care line. And if you can't get to the popular SOHO salon in NYC, you CAN shop at their website, missjessies.com and at Target, too.

And these are not just styling products for women of color. Miko Branch, along with her sister Titi, established the Miss Jessie's company for all women with hair that has curly hair needs.

Miko explained the universal beauty of their natural hair care line to blackenterprise.com:

"Because hair is universal," Miko says. "It’s not just for mixed gals. It’s not just for Black girls. It’s not just for White girls. That’s the commonality that we all share. We all have hair on our heads. Whether you’re Japanese, whether you’re Jewish, Latina, African American some of us share a similar head of hair, so in terms of product, one jar of product can bring us all together. It would be unfair and probably not the truth to just single out and segment one portion of it, so we’re really talking to everyone who has hair challenges and who wants to find some solutions."

Let's take a look:

Miss Jessie's Quick Curls ($32, 8 oz.). "Great for our beautiful white gals," says Miss Jessie's. A super, lightweight cream that conditions and fights frizz. Easy to use: Just apply to damp hair. Then air-dry or diffuse-dry, and watch your waves and curls come alive.

Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding ($38, 16 oz.). Allure magazine loves this product. Curly Pudding "transforms shrunken kinks to super shiny stretched out curls." For yummy-looking, shiny hair.

Happy 31st Birthday, Gisele Bundchen!

Gisele Bundchen has been a successful model for about half of her life. So, we call that staying power. And the Brazilian beauty turns 31 today.

Happy birthday, Gisele!

And if you thought by her leaving the pages of Victoria's Secret catalogue, that you would never hear of Gisele again, boy, were you wrong! She obviously doesn't need the VS label to keep her name, face, and body in the news. In fact....talk about a SUPER model, Gisele earned some $45 million last year, according to Forbes magazine, surpassing every model's paycheck on the planet.

So, what are Gisele Bundchen's beauty tips? Why is she considered so special?

Wish we knew. We can tell you that she believes in good skin care, and she has her own eco-friendly line called Sejaa Pure. The ingredients are all natural with green packaging. She has a nice day cream, night cream, and mud mask. Sejaa products contain good anti-aging stuff like--- aloe, shea butter, argan oil, and jojoba oil.

We think Gisele never looked better when she began seeing future husband, Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady. Love this Versace peek-a-boo number the size 4 model wore at the Met Gala 2008.

Let's face it...even after giving birth to baby Benjamin in 2009, the woman still has an incredible body---very lean and muscular, without an ounce of fat. Her striking face is quite angular and strong with great cheekbones. And most importantly, Gisele photographs exquisitely, with hundreds of magazine covers to her credit.

Indeed, a time to celebrate for the world's top model.

Bobbi Brown's 5 Minute Healthy Nails Beauty Tip

We adore makeup expert Bobbi Brown. She has such a healthy attitude about cosmetics and beauty, in general.

That's why we were happy to find a wonderful kitchen cupboard beauty tip that gets rid of discolored nails from too many mani/pedis. We've all seen it happen, too. Summertime means having fun with colored nail polishes. But when the shade is too dark, you pay for it in the end.

Yellow nails?! It can happen to the best of us. And Bobbi Brown advises taking a break from polish and getting back to basics. And the pro has a 5 Minute Healthy Nails Beauty Tip, one she just gave out in the July/August 2011 issue of Health magazine. Bobbi is their contributing beauty and lifestyle editor.

How to Whiten Nails:

1 Tbsp. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
2 1/2 Tbsp. Baking Soda
Make a paste of the 2 ingredients.
Apply the mixture onto each nail with a cotton swab.
Let paste sit for 5 minutes.
Rinse.
Then buff nails to get rid of any lingering discoloration.

Bobbi Brown's healthy nails beauty tip really works.