Can't Wait For Kate: Red Carpet Style At First Ever People Mag Awards Show

Will you tune in to the first ever "People Magazine Awards Show" tonight at 9 PM on NBC?

We will surely take a peek.

Kate Hudson will be glamming up the red carpet, and as of late, this chick has been nailing EVERY event in perfect style.

We know she's good pals with designer Stella McCartney, so that means an elegant dress for sure.

And when it comes to makeup + hair, Kate looks gorgeous. The transformation in the last couple of years has been stunning.

We don't know what this sexy, mom-of-two has been doing to look this fab, but we salute her.

The first annual People Magazine Awards might not be as elite a gathering as the Academy Awards Show, but the 2-hour event is being held at the Beverly Hilton and will feature a bunch of A-listers. Not too shabby. We think this is a MUST-see.

Read more here at People.com.

Victoria Justice Does Justice To Grunge: Long Plaid Flannel Shirt

Sometimes you just want to go super casual + grunge. And when it comes to a long plaid flannel shirt, it's all you really need.

Take a look at actress Victoria Justice hitting the streets of New York City yesterday. The 21-year-old star is effortlessly chic + modern in her take on grunge.

Maybe because she is so pretty, she looks great even when she isn't trying hard.

We like the boyfriend plaid flannel shirt, because the length is longer. We think Victoria is laying down all the right notes with this laid-back ensemble: 

Ripped jeans, suede booties, tee shirt and trendy fringe bag.

We found a copy-cat here at AmericanEagleOutfitters for $39.95.

How many plaid, flannel shirts so you own?

Blac Chyna Gives Great Demo On Applying False Lashes

We were reading and reading beauty stuff, and stumbled on to the beauty website of Brittny Gastineau, called EyeOnGlam.com, and found this little nugget of faux lash wisdom.

We LOVE to see beauty demos, and Blac Chyna does a wonderful job showing Brittny how to put false lashes on the BEST way..

Blac Chyna has her signature line called LASHED by Blac Chyna.

She has Brittny wearing her Tokyo lashes.  These are fancy + sexy, and Blac Chyna has them on SALE, down to $6.99 a pair. Check them out LashedBar.

"Tokyo eyelashes are made with human hair to give you a thick base and design to get you that Chyna Doll look .... This is designed to give you that dramatic look !"

To watch the YouTube demo with Blac Chyna + Brittny, click here. Hey, both ladies are BFFs with Kim Kardashian, who is QUEEN of the false lashes parade, so we think they know what they're doing.

Desperate For The Perfect Blow-Out In A Box? Try New Make It Straight

The perfect blow-out. It usually only exists in a salon with a pro behind the machine.

But what if you were seeking the perfect blow-out in a box?

Is that a real possibility? Or a waste of time + cash?

According to the company,  that launched their NEW D.I.Y. blow-out kit, yes, you CAN achieve straight, shiny, healthy hair without the formaldehyde.

It's called, Make It Straight by DeveloPlus. And it's about $10, at Walgreens.

Make It Straight is a hair straightening system that avoids formaldehyde. All it takes is one application and you're on the straight + narrow, so to speak:

Innovative Formula Helps Straighten while Repairing Damaged Hair

• Promotes Salon Blowout Results
• Lasts Up to 20 Shampoos
• Helps Eliminate Curl & Frizz
• One Easy Application

We have NEVER tried this straightening kit, because our locks are straight to begin with, but this kit appears to be a decent D.I.Y. way to obtain smooth, straight hair even after several shampoos (the company claims 20 shampoos).

Amazon sells it, too. And it's received 3 1/2 *** stars as a product rating.

We would suggest reading all the reviews here BEFORE trying a new product near the holidays, because if it comes out lousy, well, that just ruins your important day.

Wow: White Jumpsuits Stealing Spotlight This Holiday Season

We happen to LOVE the color white, as well as its creamy sisters---ivory + winter white, etc.

Celebrities have been slipping into long + lean-looking, all-white jumpsuits as of late. And we are "heart-ing" this amazing style. It's elegant, classic, clean + crisp.

Does a white jumpsuit appear too summer-y in the cold, dark days of winter fast approaching?

Well, not to us...even the glam sleeveless designs.

Let's take a peek:

Emma Watson, Beyonce + Bella Thorne all look beautiful + chic in their white, v-neck jumsuits.

We found a gorgeous copy-cat at revolveclothing.com. In fact, we think this Avilla Jumpsuit by Trina Turk is the BOMB ($398). Only sad thing, size ZERO is all that's left at the moment.

White jumpsuits are SELLING OUT just about everywhere.

We hunted down this long-sleeved, plunging white jumpsuit from BooHoo.com ($35).

If you want in on this HOT trend for the holidays, then hurry up and find yours now.

Tone It Up! How Toners Do 3 Great Things For Your Complexion

Back in the day, we were putting on Seabreeze toner with a good, ole cotton swab to ZAP zits + knock back the greasies with a major STING to the face.

Now, toners have reduced the strong alcohol level, but STILL perform 3 great things for your complexion:

1. CLEANSE the pores. Toners help get rid of whatever junk + debris is left behind when you're done washing your face. It helps prevent future break-outs and heals the acne you're dealing with at the moment.

2. HYDRATE the skin. Toners saturate your face and neck. You can find toners you just spritz on, to avoid the old-fashioned cotton ball approach. Toners help balance the complexion, nourish it with a good formula of nutrients and vitamins. Every toner is different. One with rose water for instance, would provide a calm, smooth effect with soothing properties for redness.

3. REFRESH the complexion. Toners allow the skin to feel clean and healthy, especially during those cold, dry, winter days and nights. Think of toners like a nice bath for the complexion. The skin looks and feels smooth and radiant, without the dry, flaky appearance and too-tight pores.

Toners are a very good thing for your complexion. Choose wisely. We found tons of toners just at Amazon alone. Take a look right here.

Rihanna's Dip-Dyed Silver/Gray Ponytail Turns Heads At First Annual Diamond Ball

Okay....We admit that we picked on + pooh-poohed Zosia Mamet's unflattering, dyed silver strands recently, BUT....now we have to eat crow, because superstar Rihanna makes the silver/gray do look totally amazing + fashion-forward.

 Here is how the beautiful singer looked head-on at last evening's First Annual Diamond Ball in Los Angeles.

Rihanna's makeup was GORGEOUS, along with the trendy cranberry lipstick. So bold....so bad-a**.

And when she turned around, she really turned heads with a dip-dyed silver/gray ponytail.

Alright, not our fave, but Rihanna makes it look so right:

Yes...those are silver/gray extensions, we are certain.

Would you wear this hair trend?

Not easy to find, but did we hunt down some faux gray ponytail clip-ins on Ebay.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum: From Frighteninging Facial Mask To Wow In White!

Well, we must admit....This is one, incredible, beauty make-over! 

Check out actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum just one day BEFORE a big, red carpet morning event.

Yep....there she is driving around L.A. on Tuesday, December 9th, in a frightening facial mask trying to obviously multi-task. People magazine claims that this is indeed, the pretty Jenna Dewan-Tatum.

Okay, now get ready for the stunning transformation!

Here is the mother of one, who just turned 34, wowing everyone at the The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment breakfast, held at Milk Studios, on Wednesday morning, December 10th.

Maybe a bit much for a day-time look?

Who cares. Girlfriend looks beyond gorgeous in a white, deconstructed lace dress by Austrian designer Manning Cartell.

And if you're small-busted like Jenna, this dress is made for YOU.

Kim Kardashian would look TOO busty in this number.

As far as skin care goes, we don't know the brand of facial mask Jenna is wearing, but there are lots of excellent beauty treatments out there to choose from.

It appears that Jenna's face is behind a deep hydration mask. You leave it on for about 45 minutes for a soft, smooth, radiant, tight complexion.

We found a similar-looking treatment here called, It Works! Deep Hydration Mask ($59).

Check out how you apply one of these scary-looking but effective, facial masks here on YouTube.

VS Angel Doutzen Kroes Keeps Skin Tone Pretty Wih This BB Cream

Dutch beauty Doutzen Kroes is famous for her sexy role as a Victoria's Secret angel. And yes, she is tall + thin, but in a healthy way.

This is what Doutzen told UK's The Telegraph just last year:

 "I'm not a sample size at all," she says. "At some shows I know they have been using very young girls who have not gone into the change of the body yet -- no hips, no boobs. I'm 28 and I've had a baby. I have a woman's body, and once in a while you run into the fact that things are not fitting the way they should be."

Meantime, the VS model hates wearing makeup when she isn't doing the model thing. Instead, Doutzen prefers a little BB cream to achieve a balanced, pretty, skin tone.
Her fave:
L'Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream Anti-Redness ($10.99, at drugstores).

"When I'm off duty, I keep it light. I like BB cream from L'Oreal."

It's a multi-tasking beauty product that performs 4 great things for skin:
Hydrates, Corrects, Perfects, Neutralizes.

Lancome And Now Givenchy: Julia Roberts Lands Androgynous Ad Campaign For Tisci

Hey at age 47, which is considered too old to model anything, actress Julia Roberts is truly defying the odds.

The Academy Award winner has just landed the much-coveted role of the new face of Givenchy. Not bad for a non-model, who happens to have what some might call, "model looks."

If you're thinking Julia's trademark huge, friendly smile nailed the awesome gig for her, well, you might be wrong. Sure, this is how we all normally recognize the star:

But this isn't the fashion/beauty approach Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci was aiming for. The Italian design genius is almost wiping away Julia's feminine sexuality. Instead, Tisci is downplaying her image with a more unisex appeal for Givenchy's 2015 Spring/Summer ad campaign:

More like Julia Roberts "unplugged," or raw Julia Roberts.

“She has the most beautiful smile in the world and I love it, but it’s Julia’s sensibility that interests me,” Tisci says, in a Yahoo Style interview. “For me, the Julia in these pictures is the real one you see every day. They’re really honest portraits of her.” 

“People want to see Julia in the way she is on screen, but in real life she’s much more tomboyish, no make up,” he says. “This was an iconic moment because she is an icon.”

Julia Roberts is NO stranger to the elegance + beauty of Givenchy. She has worn a number of these designs at major red carpet events.

Check out Givenchy Paris here.

Zosia Mamet Asks for Attention In Aging, Dyed Silver Hair

Sometimes you just ask WHY?

Zosia Mamet, star of television's "The Girls," showed up on the red carpet of the movie premiere, "A Most Violent Year" on Sunday night, looking a lot older than her young 26 years.

Yep...the actress appeared to be in her 50s, as she debuted newly dyed, silver or gray hair.

Sure....it got Zosia a bit of attention, but she looked well, old or older but with wrinkle-free, smooth skin.

When you are young and certainly in your 20s, it's FUN to go CRAZY with kooky beauty/fashion looks. So, at her youth, maybe Zosia is saying:

"Gray hair....Don't care!"

It's just silly. Same with the lilac locks + blue-toned mane on Kelly Osbourne + Nicole Richie.

We think Zosia looks lovely with lighter but blonder hair, even with the heavy, dark roots

Maybe we're envious, because we went gray in our 20s like Jennifer Lopez has admitted. And some of us spend lots of $$$ + time trying to  HIDE the silver.

But if you are HOT on this silver hair trend and want to go for it solo at home, then check out YouTube. We found this demo by Nicole Skyes.

Good luck!

Colorful Smoky Eye? Then Tone Down Lips With Nude Says Pat McGrath

If you know makeup and fashion, then you've obviously heard of the legend, Pat McGrath.

And although this amazing artist doesn't wear much makeup herself, she sure knows how to spot trends, create them, and of course, make up some of the most famous faces around.....Madonna, Oprah, Naomi Campbell etc., etc.

And the top design houses like Dolce & Gabbana,  Prada, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Gucci—all count on her for runway shows and campaigns, according to the WSJ online.

Pat is also CoverGirl's Global Creative Design Director.

Pat's incredible cosmetic work is featured in the December issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
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In the beauty lay-outs, Pat plays around with the colorful smoky eye, in rich, bold hues like green, cobalt + red shadows.

As far as the lips go...it's NUDE, all the way:

"I like to balance a colorful smoky eye with creamy nude lips," Pat explains. And she used this one on the 3 models:

CoverGirl Colorlicious Lipstick in Caramel Kiss ($6.99, CoverGirl.com).

Maybe it's Pat McGrath's makeup magic, but this NUDE looks gorgeous!

Definitely, one of the better nude lip shades out there.

Great beauty tip, Pat!

Loving Chrissy Teigen's Blonder, Layered Hair

Some women look sexy either blonde or brunette. And that is NOT easy to pull off.

Julia Roberts does the beauty transformation brilliantly....And now model Chrissy Teigen shows us all, that brunette-to-blonde is simple + glam!

Plus, the Sports Illustrated cover girl stunner also got a cute, shorter layered hairstyle.

LOVIN' it!

It started out a bit more ombre with darker roots at her crown, but presently, we think she's gone even lighter.

Here's the happy wife of singer John Legend in the summer of 2013 with her signature darker brunette, longer locks.

Chrissy is lovely either way, but we prefer her blonde, even though that is NOT her natural base.

Celeb colorist Rita Hazen gave Chrissy the new, honey blonde ombre look in late November, and then we think Chrissy amped it up a bit more in blondness.

Ombre is STILL beauty-worthy.

If you want to try ombre highlights in a very subtle way to start, then pick up this by L'Oreal Paris Superior Preference Ombre Touch ($11.99, at Target).

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Facial Fillers Fab + Expensive: How Many Syringes To Greatness?

Could Facial fillers be the secret to the high, full, razor-sharp cheekbones we all notice on glamorous celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Christie Brinkley, Jada Pinkett Smith, Halle Berry, Mariah Carey, Sofia Vergara?

Kim Kardashian, Dec. 2014

Kim Kardashian, 2006

We certainly CANNOT prove that any of these high-profile celebrities receive cosmetic enhancements like fillers to add beautiful volume + contours to their facial features. But if you ask us.....YES...of course--- they are probably frequent clients.

Jada Pinkett Smith, before + after

So, let's look at the hyaluronic fillers---Voluma, Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, to name a few.

These injectables are NOT cheap and DO wear off after 4-6 months. One syringe can cost between $500-$700 and more. 

And the OLDER you are, the MORE syringes you need. We did not know that.

Here's what Dr. Brandith Irwin, a board-certified dermatologist, explains at her educational website, SkinTour.com:

"Depending on your facial type, a good way to think about this is .....approximately one syringe per decade.   (This is true for Sculptra also),  So... if you're 53......a base would be about 5 syringes with probably about 2-3  annually after that.  I would vote strongly for doing those 5 syringes in 2-3 sessions about 2-4 weeks apart.  The quality of the work will be better."

Interesting information. Expensive beauty treatments for the average person, but not so much for a wealthy celebrity.

So, are these facial fillers worth the big dent in your beauty budget?

Or is makeup contouring cheaper + the best way to sculpt a face?

Like Fine Wine: Marsala Is Pantone Color Of The Year 2015!

Bottoms up, everyone!

MARSALA is THE color for 2015!

Says who?

The Pantone Color Institute, which defines the color trends of the year. And marsala, this warm, earthy, brick brown red is the new winner.

Orchid was so 2014.

We all know about marsala wine. But to get a look at how it translates to fashion, take a look at Blake Lively in the sexy shade:

We like the color marsala when it's more red than brownish, as in the glam photo of Blake, the new mama-to-be.

The color institute says the shade will be popping up on clothing + makeup, sofas, cars, etc.

To learn a lot more about Pantone's color of the year, click this from the WallSt.Journal.

We think a marsala-colored handbag, wallet or shoes would make for a sophisticated fashion accent.

As far as beauty goes, marsala shades of lipstick + nail polish would be very nice.

Essie's Bordeaux comes under the color category of marsala ($8.49, at Target).

We think marsala is a good choice.

Will you invest in the color marsala for 2015?

Set It + Forget It: New L'Oreal Infallible Makeup Extender

Whether your complexion is dry, combination or oily, there is nothing pretty about stale-looking, old makeup.

 And when you're busy at work or running around for hours, or just hanging out being you, makeup wears down by the end of the day or night. Plus, for some of us, our makeup doesn't last for more than 4-6 hours.

So, the beauty geniuses at L'Oreal Paris have developed a new, clever makeup setting spray that E-X-T-E-N-D-S your face, eye + lip color perfectly.

It's called L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray and Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray ($14.99, at Target). It's a light-weight, translucent spray that helps you avoid smudging eye shadow + liner, feathering lipstick, dry or oily foundation, etc.

And it's simple to set that gorgeous face of yours with a few, quick spritzes:

Shake well. Hold 8”-10” away, close eyes and spray 4 to 6 times in an X & T motion. Avoid spraying in eyes.

Makeup expert Tati explains all about L'Oreal Infallible's new makeup extender here on YouTube.

Will you try a makeup setting spray to hold everything in place + re-fresh?

It's New: Lovin' The Nudes Palette By Maybelline

For $12, you can have a ball creating infinite looks with Maybelline's new The Nudes Palette.

We are lovin' it because of the natural brown based family---beiges, bronzes, sands, taupes, etc.

As the great model Cindy Crawford likes to say:

A brown shadow palette is your best friend.

"It's less harsh than black, it goes with everything, and it's impossible to mess up. For day, I do variations of brown shadow, either matte or shimmer," Cindy has said.

And that's exactly what you get with The Nudes Palette---metallics, mattes, shimmers and more, packaged in a slim, sleek compact, about as wide as an iphone.

It's a lovely, 12-shade collection in its convenient, carry compact.

You can create a nice, smoky eye, too, or use a lighter touch for a cool, nude eye.

YouTube's EmilyNoel83 gives a super review of the new nudes palette. Click here.

Great Bang For Your Buck: Sally Hansen Colorfast Tint + Moisture Balm $5

Let's get real.....At this time of year, cold, crisp, very dry air plays havoc with the skin for sure, but it also does a number on the lips.

You DO need a lip balm of some kind daily, and we've got a super tinted, hydrating balm for $5. You get the moisture and a pretty, sheer wash of color.

Great for on-the-go and especially, "Great bang for your buck!"

We're talking about Sally Hansen's Colorfast Tint + Moisture Balm ($4.99, at drugstores). They're getting harder to find lately in-store, so you might have to search around a bit.

We don't believe the product is discontinued, because the balm is amazing, and Sally Hansen still features it on their website.

It looks like a twist-up, chunky lip crayon. Plus it comes in 10 shades, like Plum. Mauve. Nude. Pink.

There is nothing heavy or peppermint oil-irritating about these jumbo chapsticks. In fact, "the lightweight formula smooths and hydrates lips, for 30% more moisturized lips, instantly!".

And it features a buildable sheer to medium sheer tint for the lips. And it has a nice, vanilla scent.

This is a good beauty budget buy!

Crazy For Cranberry Lipstick? Rihanna + Ariana Wear It

Cranberry lipstick is NOT an easy lipstick shade to wear. But as we can see here on Rihanna, the bold, dark red color is a recent fave she's been putting on.

Cranberry lips are a HOT trend at the moment. And the appeal has NOTHING to do with post-Thanksgiving.

Are you game?

We are on the fence about it, and yet when we observe Rihanna in cranberry lips, it looks so good! Plus, we love how the rest of the superstar's makeup is understated.

And Ariana Grande also debuted a cranberry lip shade + darker hair color at the AMA's last Sunday. So pretty.

Cranberry lipstick is both elegant + edgy. And the hue can go purple-ish or more burgundy-ish. But you will have to sample a few to find the perfect cranberry.

Here's a nice one by Rimmel London for LESS than $6:

Lasting Finish Lipstick-Kate Moss Collection

So, ladies....Do you have a cranberry crush you're waiting to try?