Dove Dry Shampoo: Cheap, Effective And Volumizing

Dry shampoo is quite the versatile hair aid when you need to de-grease, boost volume and add fragrance to stale hair. 

We've ALL been there once in a while---oily, dirty, messy tresses. And NOT much time to primp.

We have tried tons of dry shampoo sprays, and NOW, we have found another WINNER:

Dove Refresh + Care Volume and Fullness Dry Shampoo ($3.49), at RiteAid.com.

You CAN'T beat that rock-bottom price!

The scent isn't bad. Reminds us a bit like a fragrant dry-cleaner's scent, if that is even possible to imagine.

This dry shampoo give LOTS of body + boost.

Dry shampoos are great to have on hand and can help EXTEND the life of your blow-out.

We have dark brown, almost black locks, and sometimes we notice the spray will leave behind a little white residue, but your hair dryer can make it disappear pronto.

Heidi Klum Wraps Up In Gray Duster, Arriving At LAX

Airport style. 

Some women have it, and some do not. And let's face it, we really are looking for casual comfort when traveling in the friendly skies.

Project Runway's Heidi Klum is a veteran supermodel, and she understands about the perfect traveling ensemble.

Here she is, Wednesday, arriving home in L.A., following a solo business trip.

Heidi looks casually-chic.

We LOVE Heidi's comfy ripped jeans, white tee, sneakers, large patterned tote bag and big gray duster. That kind of coat is warm + versatile and looks great dressed down or dressed up. The length is midi + ideal for fall/winter.

Heidi's simple bun + classic aviators give the supermodel a polished, chic look.

To COPY Heidi Klum's airport style, check out gorgeous dusters like this one--- from the UK's Boohoo.com. It's called the Kate Belted Shawl Collar Coat ($35).

Use the PROMO CODE CYBER60 + get 60% off  the COAT!

Super fashion budget buy!

Copy Kim Kardashian West's Affordable Denim Choker Accessory For LESS Than $10!

The most famous reality star on the planet  ALWAYS seems to be miles ahead of fashion's trends.

You might not like ALL the ensembles Kim Kardashian West puts together, but you have to admit that girlfriend is keen on premiering stuff many women want to wear.

Let's look at the choker trend. It remains HUGE. Some people hate the look, because NOT every woman looks gorg in a choker, or feels comfortable wearing one.

But----KK LOVES her chokers, and already last August, she was showing off the DENIM choker.

Some girls laughed at it, but it became a cool + affordable fashion accessory. It's not really jewelry, but, it's very now.......and if you can CUT + SEW, you could make your OWN denim choker.

For lazy chicks like myself, you can buy one for CHEAP here at Forever21. Just $9.90.  A great budget fashion buy.

Not a bad DUPE, for LESS than 10 bucks!

Are you wearing the DENIM choker trend, a la Kim Kardashian West?

Does Daily Sunscreen Go On Before Or After Moisturizer?

Sunscreen.

You're SUPPOSED to wear it daily, especially on the vulnerable face, neck + decolletage.

But if you also like applying moisturizer, too.......

Which one goes on first--------the sunscreen or the moisturizer?

According to the skin care experts, it depends what ingredients are in your sunscreen, to begin with.

I did some beauty research, and found this great advice from beautifulwithbrains.

CHEMICAL SUNSCREENS......(ie those that contain chemical UV filters like avobenzone, mexoryl, oxybenzone, and octocrylene, to name a few) should be applied BEFORE you put on your moisturizer.

PHYSICAL SUNSCREENS......(contain minerals titanium dioxide and zinc oxide). That means these sunscreens DON'T have to be ACTIVATED, so can be applied AFTER you put on your moisturizer

 My favorite FACIAL sunscreen is by MyChelle----Sun Shield Coconut SPF28, $20.

 This one is worth every penny, absorbs well, is lightweight + smells really good. 

Because MyChelle's contains Translucent Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, it goes on AFTER my moisturizer. Those 2 ingredients are minerals.

Check out MyChelle Dermaceuticals for more information here

Best Drugstore Eye Shadow For LESS Than $5---NYX, Of Course

High intensity + loaded with pigment.

Those details make for great eye shadows. But maybe you don't have the $16 for a MAC.

So-oooo, why not shop drugstore for decent shadow.

NYX Cosmetics Nude Matte Eye Shadow is fantastic! We have raved about this brand before, and just bought a couple more.

Best of all.......Each little pot costs UNDER $5.00! We found them for $4.99 here at ULTA.com.

Even CHEAPER at other outlets

There are MORE than 20 pretty shades to choose from:

You will LOVE these NYX shadows if you haven't already tried them. They've been in stores for at least the last 4 years.

Popular YouTube makeup guru Wayne Goss ADORES these matte shadows.

Watch his brief review here at GossMakeupChat.

Popular Texas TV News Anchor Uses "This" For the Perfect Lip Balm!

We LOVE YouTube and watching the beauty gurus give some fab tips + tricks for great-looking skin, hair, makeup and more.

We started subscribing to Dominique Sachse. She is a stunning TV news anchor for Houston's  KPRC Local 2. See more about her here.

We like Dominique's down-to-earth attitude about life and beauty.

We also like her take on the ultimate lip balm.

Dominique discovered this one once while breast-feeding. The product is known as Lansinoh HPA lanolin cream. We found a tube for $9 at Target.

Yes....It's a cream that soothes, heals and protects sore, cracked nipples.

Dominique applies it EVERY night at bedtime---- NOT there, but on her LIPS, and it is the most amazing lip balm, too.

The cream is 100% natural, containing no preservatives.

It's SAFE for Mom + Baby.

That also means, it can be applied to the lips without any worries.

This is a super beauty tip and two-fold, for those also breast-feeding and wanting softer, smoother lips.

Click on Dominique's YouTube channel here.

Bye-Bye Chapstick.

Kristen Stewart Wows In Smoky Eye With Touch Of Blue

We are LOVIN' this TRENDY smoky eye. And it doesn't appear difficult to create yourself.

Kristen Stewart is showing off the eye shadow look here. Now examine closer, her inner eyes, right by the tear ducts:

We think her eyes look beautiful with just a HINT of blue carefully applied around the tear ducts.

We saw the beauty trend at People.com.

Sometimes, you want to try new makeup looks but don't want to go too bold or too trendy, but we think this adds just the perfect blue touch that enhances Kristen's otherwise, black smoky eye.

"I thought it would be a fun twist on a smoky eye to concentrate a color around the tear duct,” explains Stewart’s makeup artist Beau Nelson, who advises that “when anchored over black, a bright color creates a jewel-like effect that's easier to wear than that color alone."

To COPY the look, we suggest a liquid liner in Lancome's LE STYLO WATERPROOF - Long Lasting Eyeliner, Sapphire Blue ($27, at Sephora).

Findation: Cool Website That Finds Your Perfect Foundation Match In Another Brand

If you wear makeup, then you realize how very important a great foundation is for your complexion.

The ideal base will offer protection from the elements, balance to your skin tone, coverage for imperfections, and so forth.

It's hard enough trying to find the perfect foundation that enhances your complexion + bone structure, and when you do choose the perfect foundation, you want it to be available forever.

But unfortunately, sometimes beauty brands discontinue favorite makeup, change the formula, etc.

Now, what?

Thanks to an Australian website called Findation, the company does EXACTLY that. They FIND your favorite foundation shade in ANOTHER brand.

For example, I have worn Revlon's ColorStay foundation in NUDE for combo/oily skin for so-oooo long now. And guess what?

Revlon has RUINED the makeup now, by INCREASING the SPF from 6 to 15.

It's TOO thick a texture + makes my skin OILY now. I knew the brand had MESSED with a really good thing.
Look at the original bottle with the SPF 6, below:

If I insert that brand into Findation's HUGE database, the company will IMMEDIATELY list for me other brands with the SAME nude shade.

I have NOT tried those DUPES yet, but it's wonderful for a girl to have makeup options, right?

Okay.....It's K-Beauty South Korean Style To the Rescue, Ladies

Looking for a flawless, clear, youthful forever complexion?

Well, who isn't?

For us, good skin is NOT a given. We've had to battle back from the sun damage, general aging and whatever else causes imperfect skin.

We have NEVER tried K-Beauty, but younger people seem to know plenty about it and are addicted to the awesome results.

Even the ultra-conservative WallStreetJournal took a good look at K-Beauty.

What is it?!

Here's a great WSJ description:

...."K-Beauty---the umbrella term for all South Korean imports in the skin care, makeup and bath-and-body categories—has been attracting fans in the U.S."

K-Beauty is all about the unusual + supposedly scientifically-advanced formulas,
including stuff like---- moisturizing starfish extract,  firming-and-tightening pig collagen + snail mucin.
Check out this K-Beauty shopping website with tons of complexion beautifiers ---PeachAndLily.

This MIZON SNAIL REPAIR INTENSIVE AMPOULE ($38) is SOLD OUT at the moment, because it's so popular, but they will re-stock soon.

The serum is designed to reduce the appearance of acne scarring, fine lines, and troubled skin..

The customer reviews rate the product highly.

Will you try K-Beauty products for a flawless complexion?

Miss The Fringe? Bangs HOT For Fall/Winter 2016/2017

Bangs, fringe, whatever you want to call them, they are ALWAYS a beauty/fashion combo at some point during one of the seasons.

And with Fall on our doorstep, it's time to take the plunge or Big CUT, ladies.

We are tempted---we used to wear blunt bangs for years. Then we finally tired
of them and went just off center part.

Here's what's HOT---the runways showed bangs for Fall/Winter 2016/2017.

CHANEL

BALENCIAGA

Even glam momma Jessica Biel returned to her signature bang beauty with a recent CHOP-CHOP.

I would like to get some clip-on bangs for when I want to join the trendy bangs brigade, and not have to worry about the grow-out process.

How about you-----Are you about to get bangs or skip the look?

If You Wear Platinum Like Kylie, Then Use Olaplex In Between, Girl!

We happen to LIKE Kylie Jenner's brand new platinum locks. We think she wears it well.

However, we believe she looks OLDER than her 19 years. But, hey----who's counting?

We especially LOVE dark brows + blonde hair. Yes, it's usually a No-Go, but we think bold brows + platinum CAN work for some people.

Kylie debuted her new bad a** platinum shade just in time for NY Fashion Week. And her colorist is sharing details:

Priscilla Valles told PeopleStyle that they went silvery platinum and that Kylie's hair appeared to be in great condition to handle the super light locks.

Meantime, bleached hair needs lots of TLC, so CONDITONER is essential:

“I gave her Olaplex treatment that we’re going to be doing once a week just to keep it healthy. I mean from going the level that it went, it was super soft and healthy,” she says. “With styling it all the time it can dry it out, so we’re going to keep treating it.”

For the extra scoop on Kylie's silvery platinum shade, click here.

Want Longer More Beautiful Hair? Then Try Cutting Hair By The Moon!

Take a good look at this colorful LUNAR chart, because it might just be able to HELP you GROW LONGER, THICKER, STRONGER, HEALTHIER + MORE BEAUTIFUL HAIR by a SIMPLE calendar + time-line of the MOON'S cycle:

I know it sounds totally bizarre, but consider the Old Farmer's Almanac and how the popular, longtime publication ALWAYS prints up their Gardening by the Moon Calendar, because those dates are based on the phase + position of the Moon and indicate the best times to GROW crops, turn the sod, sow the grains, etc.

The SAME growth principle applies to HAIR, if we believe a legend in the business, Anthony Morrocco, who tended to the gorgeous heads of Jackie Onassis, Mia Farrow and many others back in the day.

He claims that you need to follow 5 hair goals. He explains the details here at his website, the MorroccoMethod.

Goals for Cutting Hair by the Moon-----

The 5 hair goals with corresponding dates to choose from:

Lengthen: Shocks and excites your hair growth patterns, causing your hair to grow two to three times faster than normal.

Thicken: Promotes the activation of new growth cycles in your bulb and hair follicles that thicken the follicle.

Strengthen: Enables roots, follicles, and bulbs to increase and strengthen your growth patterns, producing stronger and more resilient hair.

Root Work: Shocks the entire growth cycle, aiding your hair and scalp in all aspects of hair growth and scalp improvement, this should be a base in your cutting routine.

Beautify: Improves and evens the texture and sheen of hair as well as enhances and refines waves and/or curls.

We're blown away by this. Anyone else?

Soaking Up the Sun During Labor Day Weekend? Avoid Bikini Bumps

If you're enjoying the searing sun at the beach or lake as you soak up the last days of summer, make sure your bikini area is bump-free, if you know what we mean.

It's so easy to develop annoying little bumps + ingrown hairs when SHAVING or WAXING the most sensitive bikini area.

BUT....there is a great solution. Use the proper prepping ointment and avoid the common irritated bikini area.

Try this by Completely Bare, Bikini Bump Blaster Pads ($9.99 for a jar, at ULTA).

Just apply and swipe across the bikini  area AFTER you remove hair.

According to the Bikini Bump Blaster, it's formulated with key ingredients like Glycolic Acid + Salicylic Acid to help PREP the skin + clean the sebum. 

This effective solution comes in little disposable pads. Wipe the entire targeted area with a moist pad one to two times a day.

Bye-Bye bumps!

MyChelle Dermaceuticals Launches Fall 2016 Triple Skin Care Line-Up---Wow!

If you haven't tried MyChelle Dermaceuticals yet, then Fall 2016 is the perfect time to REPAIR + HEAL your skin from summer's damage.

MychelleDermaceuticals is ALL about advanced bio-active skin care. The brand uses REAL beauty science to develop their amazing anti-aging formulas-----including effective ingredients like plant stem cells + peptides.

And we happen to ADORE Mychelle's media specialist Suzette Schermer, who is always accessible and allows the brand to be up-front + transparent to beauty writers, such as myself.

Today, we are looking at MyChelle Dermaceutical's NEW triple threat---3 super products with new STEM CELL technology:

1.  Perfect C PRO Speed Peel (10% L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C), $32.50.

This powerful peel is like a TANGERINE dream in a scented puree form. It is an excellent exfoliator that keeps your complexion clear, radiant + soft.


2. Perfect C Radiance Lotion (12% L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C), $45.

Love this spectacular skin brightener full of rich C and licorice extract. Your complexion's texture will feel like SILK + have re-newed suppleness.


3. Bio-Firm Hydrogel Concentrate, $45.

This beautiful blue, cooling gel is ideal for facial contours. I even put it around my eyes + love the instant lift it provides.  Plus, it's full of concentrated 2% hyaluronic acid.

This is THE triple threat for Fall 2016. If your skin is crying out for help, try MyChelle Dermaceuticals' 3 NEW advanced skin care solutions.

 I've got mine.....and I'm NOT sharing!

Like Angelina Jolie's Style? Copy Her Loafers for Fall

Angelina Jolie has always been applauded for her modern classic style on the red carpet.

But what about OFF the Hollywood scene?

The big star also nails it on the street, and VOGUE.com has taken notice of Angelina's footwear.

Take a look, as the gorgeous actress LOVES wearing  these when she's in and out of airports.

LOAFERS. Never go out of style + instant sophistication.

Plus, surprisingly NOT as expensive,  as we thought these shoes would be.

LESS than $200.  That's right......$170 (traditional $425 retail).

100% Italian leather from Brescia.

As described by the Everlane brand:

An elegant, architectural flat that feels as good as it looks. The hand-polished leather is half chrome-tanned and half vegetable-tanned leather, so it’s super soft but still structured.

Do you like Angelina Jolie's preppy flair?

I have a similar pair of classic black loafers but hardly wear them. No, mine are NOT the $170 pair.

Come fall, this is a great look to put on. I will have to reconsider.

Nice, comfy travel shoes.