Monday, July 23, 2012

Facelift Bungee: Temporary Way To Look 10 Years Younger?




Okay, we didn't see this one coming. But we are fascinated, to say the least.

We're not going to diss Facelift Bungee, because the temporary, do it-yourself facelift at just $24.99, has quite a lot of fans, but really now!

We saw a segment on GMA this morning. And we were speechless with all the steps involved to 'attach' this youthful apparatus by braiding 2 small, tight plaits above your ears. Then you take the little bungee cord and wrap it around the back of the head and hide it under the hair, to the braids with 2 small combs.

Ladies, wouldn't it be a bit simpler to either have a mini facelift done, or to go in for some cosmetic filler to lift and add volume to an aging face?

Sure, any cosmetic surgery or non-invasive treatments are not cheap, but certainly worth the investment.

A woman named Kimberly Aschauer invented the Facelift Bungee, and there's no doubt, she's one smart cookie, as they say. And the BEFORE and AFTER photos look pretty convincing.

So, is the Facelift Bungee okay to use daily?

According to the website, yes:
"Facelift Bungee has medical data proving no hair loss or headaches have occurred."

Check out the Bungee Facelift here on YouTube.

If we can add our own 2 cents, beauty science has made some incredible advances and developed some super surgical techniques and intelligent ways to fill a face, or erase aging sun damage, and so on.

What do you think?

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Mama Sharon And Kelly Osbourne Love This Spa Exfoliating Scrub





Mama Osbourne and Kelly seem to be addicted to this wonderful spa scrub, that you can now find at your local Target store.

It's called Champney's Exotic Retreat Body Glow ($11.99, at Target, but not at Target online).

The co-host of Fashion Police told People magazine about this luxurious spa scrub:

"In England, Champneys is where the rich and famous go for a spa weekend. Whenever my mom used to go, I would steal all of her products from her. I love this exfoliator; it literally makes you feel like you're rubbing yourself in gold," Kelly says.

We think the $11.99 price for a little jar of Champney's Exotic Retreat Body Glow is decent, because you are getting 7 oz..

And both Mama Sharon and Kelly appear to have nice peaches and cream skin, so we would try this beauty product next time we're hanging out at Target.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Move Over Skinny Girl Bethenny: There's Another Housewife in the Beverage Business



If you've always despised NJ Housewife reality star Teresa, you might dislike her even more.

Teresa and her hubby Joe, have officially launched their own alcoholic concept of a 'Skinny Girl' beverage. Watch out, 'Skinny Girl' genius, Bethenny Frankel! Teresa might act like a fool, but this lady's as sly as a fox.

Say hello to Fabellini! Watch the NJ Housewives this Sunday on the Bravo network, and you'll see the Giudices journey to a vineyard to gain knowledge on their Bellinis. And Teresa will take a dig at Bethenny's Skinny Girl super-successful brand:

'My thing is I don't like anything that tastes diet-y,' the mom-of-four adds with sarcasm. 'For instance, Skinnygirl tastes diet-y. I don't like that.'

Ouch!

'My Fabellini is a proprietary mix my husband and I came up with: a gold medal champagne with natural peach puree,' Teresa explains. 'And it's 12 percent alcohol, so you'll enjoy it!'

Plus, the Fabellini is good for the dieter----'low calorie--less than 1/2 the calories of other "skinny" drinks.'

Hey, Teresa Giudice did surprisingly well on Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice.' And this once bankrupt beauty has learned from the best, 'To strike while the iron is hot.'

And if there's one reality star who knows how to heat up and burn a lot of things and a lot of bridges, it's Teresa.

Stay tuned.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Country Music's Kellie Pickler Won't Leave Home Without 2 Beauty Products




Country cutie Kellie Pickler says she doesn't like to pile on gobs of makeup, but she DOES wear lip gloss and mascara every day.

Her fave lash lengthener at the moment is Lancome's Definicils High Definition Mascara ($26, at neimanmarcus). Kellie tells OK! magazine she is a mascara addict. Well, who isn't? We certainly are, guilty as charged.

Kellie's other must-have beauty product is Tinted Lipglass in C-Thru by MAC ($14.50, at MAC). Forgive us, but this does look almost like a concealer in the MAC photo. But, Kellie says it's a versatile shade:

"It's a great gloss that goes with just about everything." And MAC describes it as a peachy beige with shimmer. And we believe Kellie is wearing C-Thru in the photo. And it looks like a very pretty nude lip shade.

Lancome makes some amazing mascara, and we know it isn't the cheapest beauty purchase, but it's really good stuff.

As far as lip gloss goes, Kellie's nude is not for everyone. In other words, you have to try a few nude shades out, before finding the perfect neutral for your smile and skin tone. But when you do ace the right nude lip, the overall beauty look is effortless and natural. And we think Kellie Pickler looks gorgeous here.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

J & J Baby Oil Body Wash Ain't Just For Babies!


It is just us, or do baby beauty products have lovely scents and wonderful moisturizing properties?

Don't laugh, but we adore baby beauty products, because we know they are made with extra tender loving care and are designed to be protective to our little ones' bottoms, faces and overall skin.

We happen to love Johnson & Johnson Baby Oil Body Wash ($4.09, at Target).

Frankly, it just smells clean and fresh with a hint of baby oil. And talk about hydrating. It leaves our skin as soft as a baby's behind....well, almost.

We have spent a boatload of money on all kinds of body washes for the shower/and/or/bath, and some have been quite expensive, without really providing much moisture or even lather.

Johnson& Johnson Baby Oil Body Wash has a nice, creamy texture and is very gentle to the skin. And it comes in a 13.2 oz. bottle, so you're getting a good amount for the price.

We also like J & J's Baby Cream ($.29, at drugstores). It's perfect for using AFTER the bath.

Have you ever dipped into the baby beauty products?

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

These Are The Only 3 Nail Polishes You Need Say The Pros





If you want to take the guess-work out of the perfect, classic nail polishes to own, we will do it for you.

Okay we didn't come up with these selections, but 3 pros have spoken to People Magazine's Beauty Watch 2012. And here are the 3 Best Nail Polishes to have in your repertoire:

1. Chanel Vamp. ($26, currently OUT of STOCK at chanel.com, but we found some on Ebay for $40.99).
2. OPI Big Apple Red. ($8.50. We found a bottle for $8 at Drugstore.com).
3. Essie Ballet Slippers
. ($8, we found it for $7.75 at Walmart).

Would you agree?

This is what 3 Celebrity manicurists told People magazine:

April Foreman. "It (Vamp) adds an instant sexy factor to any look."

Alicia Torello. "Big Apple Red is a crisp, clean red that works with every skin tone."

Dawn Sterling. "Like a black shoe or LBD, Ballet Slippers is a simple, chic classic."


Do you own all 3 nail polishes? What do you think of this little list of must-haves

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Baggy, Beat-Up Boyfriend Jeans Still Hot Trend This Summer





The baggy, beat-up boyfriend jeans are all over the place these days. Celebrities like Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry and Rihanna, are all practically falling out of these big bad denims.

Let's be honest. These boyfriend jeans are SO comfortable and soft, and just super casual to hang out it in. You can roll the cuffs up or keep them down.

Maybe you can't afford Nicole's $225 AG Jeans The Ex-Boyfriend. But you can hunt down some cute copy-cat pairs if you look hard enough.

We found a pair of Distressed Boyfriend Jeans at Forever21, on SALE now for just $13.99, in sizes 24-28.

Or how about the High-Rise Boyfriend Capri at Forever21, for $27.80, in sizes 24-30.