Beyonce On A Roll Despite Nose Job Rumors + Inauguration Lip-Syncing

Take a look at glamorous Beyonce, the Vogue March cover girl. Bravo! Well done.

The superstar has taken a lot of nasty hits lately, but she always gets up and comes out swinging. The Vogue cover was leaked, but boy, it's a great one. Beyonce looks beautiful. We LOVE the cat eye and pretty up-do.  

We hope that cover takes away all the other junk plaguing the talented singer.  There have been a lot of rumors circulating that Beyonce went and had a nose job AFTER the January Inauguration and BEFORE her February Super Bowl half-time show. Now, really, folks.....How could that be achieved, without the bruising and swelling that results with a rhinoplasty?!

Then there was the entire lip-syncing fiasco at President Obama's Inauguation in January. She admitted to a pre-recording of the Star-Spangled Banner. But she also later proved she CAN sing, during a pre-Super Bowl press conference.

Take a look at Beyonce out and about in L.A. before Sunday's Grammy Awards. There's her nose in profile, and there's her face sans makeup. Does it look like a nose job?

Who knows. Of course, the photo at the Super Bowl half-time show showed a sharper, slimmer nose and some unflattering pics that the singer wanted removed. Unfortunately, those photos remain alive and well all over the internet.

Beyonce has taken the pot shots all in stride. And she's too busy to bother about crazy rumors. The talented diva is getting ready to launch her major world tour, The Mrs. Carter Show, kicking off in Serbia on April 15, and ending in Brooklyn on August 3.

 

 

Any questions?!

E!'s Catt Sadler Defies Earlobe Gravity This Way

E!'s elegant Catt Sadler is sharing one of her red carpet beauty tips, and we love when celebs dish. It's all about the bling, and in this case, 'BlingDots.'

If you've ever worn a great pair of chandeliers, then you know it can be quite the challenge. You want your earlobes to remain perky and pain-free. But usually, these oversized and often heavy earrings cause big lobe droop, and that's not a pretty look on the red carpet or any carpet for that matter.

E!'s gorgeous host swears by BlingDots' foam discs that you simply adhere to the back of your ears. These discreet little helpers give you support against sagging chandeliers and sagging lobes.

"Awards season is always exciting, and BlingDots for earrings are my red carpet trick for wearing amazing chandeliers all day and night."

BlingDots ($$14.99 for 45 disposable pairs, 90 individual dots).
Looking for inexpensive, cute chandeliers?

Check out these adorable turquoise earrings from Aldo! Just $9.99.

We think Catt's BlingDots beauty tip is a smart one. Take it from us, we have had two surgeries on each lobe from wearing heavy chandeliers in the past. You don't want to go there. A little discreet support in the form of two small discs can make a major difference. Wish we knew about this a few years ago.

She Ain't Kidding! Catherine Zeta-Jones Hula Hoops Daily!

 

There are times we all hear celebrities dishing about how they stay slim, sleek, and fit. There are also times we don't believe the daily regimens they claim to keep. BUT---this time we have proof.

 

Gorgeous 43-year-old Catherine Zeta-Jones says she hula hoops EVERY day. And there she is showing Ellen how to get it done!

 

"I'm obsessed with hula hooping," Catherine explains to InStyle magazine. "I do it for 20 minutes a day. I don't use the old-fashioned hollow plastic kind we had when we were kids, but I discovered a new one at Danskin that's smaller and weighted."

 

 

Hula hooping is a blast, and not as easy as it looks when you're an adult. But it is an excellent form of exercise. In about 20 minutes, you can burn 200 calories. And most importantly, blast belly fat and big thighs. And develop a sexy butt. Oh, my!!

Catherine told Ellen that hooping is "really good for your core muscles." And that she, "used to be able to spin it around her neck."

If you want a fun form of working out and zeroing on those fat spots, you can buy a weighted Danskin hoop at Walmart for $25.94. Not a bad investment on your way to staying slim + fit.

Super healthy beauty tip, Ms. Zeta-Jones!

Fave Drugstore Mascaras Of GMA Girls Lara And Amy!

We caught a brief but interesting beauty discussion this morning between GMA anchors Lara Spencer and Amy Robach. The topic was high-end mascara VS. drugstore mascara. Is there REALLY a difference?  

GMA's Beck Worley purchased 4 mascaras and had a pro makeup artist apply each one to see if buying expensive allowed lashes to appear even more lush:

•Chanel Inimitable Mascara, $30
•Lancome Oscillation Mascara, $36 (the applicator vibrates as you apply the Mascara)
•Benefit “They’re real” Mascara, $23
•Maybelline Great Lash, $5

Becky concluded that the cheap mascaras let lashes look just as long and full. The makeup artist chose the Chanel as the winner.

And then Lara and Amy piped in. Both girls go drugstore for their mascara:

Lara uses Maybelline's Great Lash.. While Amy prefers L'Oreal Voluminous.

Honestly, we thought these GMA stars would have purchased high-end mascara. It's great to know that TV people who are used to getting dabbed with tons of makeup on air, 5 days a week, sometimes go cheap.

 Kind of refreshing. Lara and Amy are pretty down-to-earth. No makeup snobs here.

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara ($4.21, at Target).

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara ($5.84, at Target).

Hello Aloe Vera Gel: Beautiful Skin Booster

We all know that pure aloe vera gel is great stuff for soothing a bad sunburn. But did you know that aloe vera gel is also excellent for everyday use when it come to a pretty complexion?

Rubbing in a little aloe after washing and drying your face and neck can feel wonderful. There's something cool, clean and calming about it.

Aloe vera gel is a super moisturizer, and especially beneficial to those with oily skin.
It is not a greasy serum, but a very good humectant that effectively seals moisture into the skin.

This exotic, dessert plant also has natural anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

We like aloe vera gel UNDER makeup. It acts as an inexpensive primer. No kidding! Smooth some on, and then put on your foundation, and you will get a more flawless finish.

You don't have to shop around for the priciest aloe vera gel. As long as it is PURE aloe vera gel, then you're good to go.

We found a tube here at Puritan's Pride--2 for $7.99. We've used this one before. Good stuff!

Christie Brinkley Just Shy of 60! How Does She Do It?!!

"My age has so little to do with my image of myself. I don't feel that number is representative of my spirit, my energy or my anything."

Great quote coming from one of the most famous models ever, Christie Brinkley.

What gets our goat, is that she is now 59! Yes, the gorgeous, ageless Christie just turned the BIG 5-9 on February 2nd. OMG!

She looks pretty freakin' amazing. Check out this photo taken one year ago
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The snap does NOT appear photoshopped. In fact, we think the photography shows the REAL Christie Brinkley
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You can see her natural skin tone + texture. We see eye makeup and lipstick, and yeah...a few lines, but barely a crease.

Let the haters hate, but, for a women that lied in the sun during most years of her young life, this mom-of-3 defies the normal signs of aging.

So......how does this supermodel maintain her spectacular beauty?

Well, let's first give it up to great DNA. Next, we recall her saying on Oprah a few years ago, that every woman should have a good dermatologist.

We cannot prove that Christie's ageless image comes directly from the hands of a fine plastic surgeon or talented derm, so we won't go there.

BUT----as a woman matures, there are a lot of treatments one can have that don't involve surgery----chemical peels, microdermabrasion, facials, fillers, Botox, laser resurfacing, and so on.

Meantime....Christie does have a skin care line. It's aptly called, Christie Brinkley Skin Care Line with a DNA Renewal System. It sounds beauty smart.

Check it out here.

Hollywood Ladies In Sexy, Slim-Fitting Super Bowl Black

Wow! So this is how famous, glam celebrities get dolled-up for Super Bowl weekend!

We LOVE the sexy, slim-fitting black choices these lovely ladies chose.

Black ALWAYS makes the sophistication, polished grade You cannot miss.

Black ALWAYS looks expensive, even when it isn't.

Check out Jennifer Hudson and Kate Walsh in black peek-a-boo lace at a pre-Super Bowl party.  We like this look at night, but some maybe would find it's a bit much to see one's bra on display.

Holly Robinson-Peete went head-to-toe black in a more conservative way.

 

 We think all three ladies look gorgeous. Whether a black ensemble means skinny jeans and sheer sleeved blazer with lace, or back leather mini and lace, or just all-black, including striped pants,

it's a win-win for all parties involved!

We found a bunch of black lace peek-a-boo tops at Forever21 that won't break your budget. Here are a couple:

Long Sleeve Lace Top($17.80).

Ruched Lace Top ($14.80).

Gotta Go Jumbo Gloss Balm For Big Perfect Pucker!!

Sheer color, soft shine. That's what many of us like when it comes to lips during daylight hours.

If you're looking for a little more than a chapstick-type balm, then try this one....the BIG ONE!

We've always been a fan of Bonne Belle Lip Smacker's Dr. Pepper. It gives just a soft wash of sheer red on the lips. Great for the gal who doesn't want to wear lip gloss or lipstick, but wants a subtle hint of color,  or wants to quickly re-apply a layer of color over a faded lipstick following dinner or a make-out session, ha ha.

Here's another super lip balm to try:

CoverGirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ruby Twist ($8.99, at CVS). This is a lovely, sheer ruby stain. NOT sticky. And very hydrating for the lips. Formulated with shea + mango  butters.

Getting ready for Valentine's Day?!

This CG Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ruby Twist would make for the prettiest red V-Day kiss!
Leave your mark in a soft, sweet way.

Pretty Peplum Means Instant Hourglass Figure!

If you want to re-shape your figure fast, then slip into a pretty piece of peplum. It's a simple but sassy look, and gives you instant curves.

Look at the adorable black peplum skirt we found at LuLu's ($30).

Peplums can also do damage control. In other words, you can hide a lot behind a peplum, such as a little baby bump. That's what reality star Kim Kardashian was doing when she wasn't ready to announce her pregnancy.

Then we all saw Jennifer Aniston in a sexy Gucci strapless peplum dress on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. Tongues were wagging then, that the perky actress was hiding her own pregnancy news behind the peplum style.

The peplum is a style which features an overskirt or extended fabric hem attached to a dress, skirt or top. It's a wonderful style because it creates a slimmer waist and hourglass figure.

Check out 'Revenge' actress Ashley Madekwe topping her sleeveless, black peplum with a pair of  sleek, skinny jeans.

Are you going to rock the peplum trend in 2013?

Beyonce Might Be Wearing These At Super Bowl Half-Time Party!

You've heard of the saying, "Go big or go home!".

When it comes to long, thick, beautiful lashes, Beyonce does just that.

And although we are all curious if the pop diva will sing LIVE during Super Bowl Half-Time, we are also going to be watching what she's wearing and how her makeup looks. And Beyonce never disappoints.

When it comes to eye makeup, the lovely singer wants her lashes front + center. Maybe that's why she grabs these 2 beauty products to show off envious eyelashes, according to Bey's makeup artist Wei Lang:

Velour Mink Lashes 'Are Those Real' (on SALE for $29.99! 50% off, at Velourlashes). Yes...actual fur false lashes!! Wei claims that Beyonce LOVES mink lashes so much, that she buys these in BULK.

And the pop superstar also stays loyal to the L'Oreal beauty brand she represents. So when it comes to heavenly mascara, she reaches for L'Oreal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara ($7.94, at Walmart).

Who can blame her? The rich, thick formula lets lashes pop!!

Good luck to Beyonce at Super Bowl Sunday! All the best. And we'll be eyeing your eye makeup, Bey!

You Know You Need Them: A Good Pair Of Rain Boots

Damp, rainy, snowy, icy weather got you down?

 

And you have to go out but don't want to ruin your leather footwear?

 

Then you know what you need. Seriously, we all should have a good pair of rain boots. You don't have to spend $200 for a Coach pair, although those are really cute.

 

We found rain boots online all over the place. And inexpensive, too.

 

Sperry Topside Pelican Rain Boot ($31.00, on sale! At 6pm.com). These leopard cuties come in tons of colors. And FREE shipping!

Dirty Laundry Raincheck Rain Boots ($41.30, on sale! At Macys.com). Gotta love the wedge heel and lace-up shaft.

Bamboo PADINTON-01 Hunter Inspired Rubber Knee High Rain Boot ($33. At Amazon.com). A tall, classic riding boot style.

There's a great rain boot out there for every girl's lifestyle and fashion sense.

Let's kick it!

Patent Leather And Windex Go Hand In Hand

Here's a great fashion shoe tip, because you know you need one, every now and then.

Okay, what does classic patent leather have in common with Windex Glass Cleaner Spray?

Hmmm. Everyone has a bottle of clear blue Windex at home, even if you hate doing windows.

Windex knows how to deliver a gorgeous shiny reflection, and that's exactly what patent leather shoes and accessories are famous for.

 

So, when your pretty patents need some tender loving care, reach for the bottle of Windex, spritz some on, and wipe off.

 

Windex glass cleaner is super safe on patent leather. It won't streak, and WILL bring back that glorious glossy finish!

 

How's that for a cheap fashion shoe tip!

By the way, these adorable patent pumps come courtesy of Forever 21:

Pointed Patent Pumps ($24.80).
Perforated Floral Patent Pumps ($29.80).

January Jones Admits That Staying Blonde Has Taken Its Beauty Toll

"I have been every color and now my hair is falling out in clumps," actress January Jones told British magazine Grazia Daily.

And that's why you saw a teased and sprayed up pompadour do for the Mad Men star at last night's Screen Actors Guild Awards. Nonetheless, she still looked stunning.

We have to admire the pretty actress for being so open and honest with the public. Most Hollywood celebrities would never share a big beauty problem with the world. That is usually kept hidden.

But January Jones admits it's the dyeing process that has done a number on her locks:

"I have been every color and now my hair is falling out in clumps," she admitted. "I’m going to have to shave it off and wear a wig."

January says she prefers being blonde, because her little son recognizes her as 'Mommy' in that shade of color.

We've all learned how damaging dyeing, highlighting and bleaching are to our hair and its internal or cellular structure. These processes weaken the strands, causing splits, breakage and even fall-out.

The ammonia and peroxide in permanent dyes ruin the hair cuticle.

Take a look at this YouTube vid for coloring basics.

The beauty lesson we can learn from January Jones' bad hair day is this:

Coloring hair does damage.
The lighter you go, the higher the upkeep and deeper the damage.
Conditioner is key, along with frequent hair trims.

Other than that, a lot of women color their hair. Sure, we all run into hair catastrophes, but we survive.  As the L'Oreal slogan sums it up best:

"Because we're worth it."

Pregnant Duchess Goes Gap For Stylish Jeggings--Well, Almost!

The Duchess of Cambridge was out and about the streets of London yesterday, heading into a GAP store for a pair of leggings that look like tight jeans. In other words, pregnant Kate was in the market for some jeggings, so says People magazine:

"She was looking for jeggings, which are jeans that look like leggings, as she said she liked very skinny jeans," a source says. "She didn't buy anything as she couldn't find the right leg length."

The GAP calls their jeggings, legging jeans. It can get a bit confusing. But we have a couple pictured below.

Too bad the most famous pregnant woman around the world didn't check out GAP.com. She could find the TALL girls lengths there. A pair of GAP jeggings will set you back at least $70, as show in the photos here.

Kate is barely showing a baby bump these days. The most recent photo depicts the pregnant duchess at a public event in our top pic. That was snapped less than a month ago, we believe.

Kate is a style icon, and appears determined to keep that title. She's going to keep wowing us all with her fab fashion choices for the full term and beyond!!

How Gorgeous Celebrities Stay Cellulite Free For Red Carpet Nights

We've done a ton of articles here about cellulite. And although we've learned that you can't blast away the dimpled fat PERMANENTLY....you CAN lessen cellulite's appearance and prevent further advancement of this common skin condition for girls only.

We love to hear about effective products that can diminish the appearance of cellulite, or at least make it disappear for a few hours.

Take a look below. This cellulite buster is adored by red carpet beauties such as Rihanna, Gwyneth, and Cate:

Prtty Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion ($30.95, at Joyus.com).

So....why is this cellulite product better than most?

It tightens, firms and lets you GLOW all over your body.

And it comes in 5 sheer shades that can make each skin tone look downright prtty, so to speak.

Plain. Light. Medium. Dark. Deep Dark.

Just massage Prtty Peashun Skin Tight Body Lotion where you want to radiate and show off smooth, firm tone.

Check out this video with Gina Pell, Joyus host. She makes us want to buy a vat of this cellulite-busting body lotion.

Gina says the Prtty Peashun"almost feels like liquid latex."

Oh, wow. We want some!

Supermodel Rosie Claims Her Beauty Is All In The Green

Most people would argue that the good looks of supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley come mainly from a superb set of genetics.

 

Well, could there be a little something else that gives this great Victoria's Secret model perfect skin + hair?

 

Maybe a little blue-green algae, or chlorella, to be exact?!

Look at the recent Twitter photo of Rosie sipping from her cup of green juice.











The 25-year-old beauty sent the photo to fans in high praise of the 'delicious green juice' which she describes as 'a great way to start the day.'

Rosie looks gorgeous from head-to-toe. So, let's take a peek at the health benefits of chlorella:

Chlorella is packed with a powerhouse of important nutrients. It's full of protein + iron. It also lets you sleep better, gives you a boost of energy, and builds strong hair, nails and flawless skin.

Rosie likes mixing the Chlorella powder into her green juice.

We found some Chlorella powder here. We've never tried it, so we are assuming that it is an acquired taste.

Bottoms up!

Wavy Shoulder Length Celebrity Bobs Hot For Winter 2013!!

Glamorous celebrities are bringing their bob game into 2013!

The wavy, shoulder-length bob hairstyle is a HOT trend for winter 2013.

Some ladies are opting to do the fake bob, by pinning their hair under, like reality star Joanna Krupa of the 'Real Housewives of Miami.'

We think Joanna looks gorg with her platinum do. It's a sophisticated look and NEVER goes out of style. Looks very Marilyn Monroe here.

Style Icon Nicole Richie also went in for a sexy new cut and showed it off on her Instagram yesterday.

We're dying to see the final cut. We like the lovely beach-y waves she's got going here!

And then we have actress Nicole Kidman always at the beauty and fashion forefront with her new, wavy shoulder-length bob as seen at the Golden Globes recently

 

We thought Nicole was faking us out with a rolled and pinned under bob like Joanna's, but she says she had it cut to try something new.

All 3 celebrities look modern and pretty with the wavy bob trend.

We advise buying a good can of styling mouse to get you on your way. And remember---
bobs can be cut + styled a zillion ways. Check out this YouTube vid.

Drew Barrymore's New Makeup Line: Coming Up Roses.....Er...Flower!

Actress Drew Barrymore is in a really good place these days. She's in married-in-love, a new mom to baby Olive, and thrilled about her very affordable new makeup line.

So, yeah....'Everything's coming up roses,' as the old saying reveals. In this case....it's all about Flower.

Flower is the name of Drew's makeup line. And you can find it stocked exclusively at Walmart. The entire line should be available by the end of the month.

We caught the adorable actress, producer, director, cooking on 'The Chew' this afternoon. Drew was wearing makeup from from her new cosmetics line. Flower offers lips, nails, face and eyes makeup.

In fact, we saw lots of lip colors at the Walmart website. A nice variety. Here's a tube for only $6.98. This one's Rosebud, a gorgeous shade that Drew appears to be wearing a lot, lately:

'I think it could last, and my daughter could work on it someday,' the 37-year-old Barrymore says. 'I think I've earned the right to do it, after so many years working with Cover Girl, and I've been in a makeup chair since I was six.'

First Lady Michelle's Do Very Much Like Kerry Washington's Blunt Bangs

First Lady Michelle Obama appears to be channeling actress Kerry Washington with her brand new bangin' hairdo! Just sayin'.....

And it appears that the nation has fallen in love with Michelle's fab fringe, not to mention the stunning Jason Wu red chiffon and velvet halter-style gown she wore to the Inaugural Balls last night.

Okay....the hairstyle is NOT exactly a carbon copy, but we think FLOTUS' new do comes pretty close, and that's a big compliment to Kerry Washington, who just so happens to star in ABC's hit thriller 'Scandal.'

 

Gorgeous Kerry Washington plays the role of crisis manager Olivia Pope who is partly based on former George Bush administration press aide Judy Smith. By the way, 'Scandal' airs on Thursdays, ABC, 10/9C.

Kerry loves 'mixin' it up' when it comes to hairstyles.

The only 'bad thing' about bangs is the upkeep. We know, we wear bangs a lot! You become a high maintenance chick.  EVERY 2 weeks or so, you will need a trim.

Other than that---bangs let you look younger, and there's nothing bad about that!