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Nutrition Experts Up in Arms Over Beauty Gum
Women from Sweden are considered among the most beautiful in the world.
What’s their secret? Maybe their stunning looks can be attributed to a Swedish beauty gum that promises to keep users “looking their best.”
Coming Soon!
You don’t have to be a reality star like Kim Kardashian to have long lashes.
Lash serum (like prescription Latisse and over the counter RapidLash which I’ve tried) works, and MAC Cosmetics has jumped into the lash mania.
Starting July 14, 2011, you’ll be able to try out MAC’s lash enhancer from their Prep + Prime collection: Future Length Lash Serum.
MAC’s version of lash serum promises a future-forward formula that will do more than coat and covers. It actually boosts your lashes so they look longer and lusher with dramatic results visible in about eight weeks.
Private Bidder Scoops up Iconic Dress
Even though the movie was filmed over 50 years ago, most people can easily identify the scene in The Seven Year Itch where Marilyn Monroe’s halter dress rises above her knees as she stands on a drafty subway grate and remarks, “Isn’t it delicious?”
Far exceeding its estimate, the iconic pleated ivory dress sold for $4.6 million at a weekend auction of Hollywood costumes.
The dress, designed by William Travilla, was part of an extensive collection of costumes and pieces of film memorabilia sold by actress Debbie
Reynolds in Beverly Hills. When the gavel sounded and the winning price of $4.6 million was announced (after 20 minutes of dramatic bidding), the legendary actress burst into tears.
Love is a Battlefield
Everyone is shocked about the crash and burn riot that took place in Vancouver this week after the last game of this year’s Stanley Cup finals.
But, there’s a lighter side to the destruction created by a roaming band of masked activists in downtown Vancouver.
Getting more attention than the Vancouver sky line with smoke rising above the mountains is a photo of an embracing couple on the ground as the Vancouver’s riot police moved in on the crowd.
Help Make a Wish Come True with Latisse
Christina Hendricks, one of the break out stars of Mad Men, has joined Latisse’s Make a Wish Foundation challenge to help raise $500,000 for the charity.
The actress, who wears a lot of makeup and false eyelashes for her role as Joan in the Mad Men series, says she’s noticed a wear on her lashes and that they’ve become thinner.
Sales of Lip Products Soar
If you’ve ever wondered which lipstick brands are flying off the shelves, a leading research company has the answers.
According to the NPD Group, the prestige lip segment grew by 7% in U.S. department stores from January through April 2011.
Since February 2010, lip color has also seen 15 months of steady dollar growth with many months posting double-digit increases.
Conditions, Softens, and Moisturizes with Each Application
Everyone loves the softness of a cashmere sweater, but who knew cashmere could look so good on your face.
The Cashmere Wear Ultra‑Smoothing Bronzer from Physician’s Formula features anti-aging ingredients, like 100% cashmere extract and Hyaluronic acid, to help diffuse the look of fine lines and wrinkle.
Available in a light and regular shade, the bronzer includes pearlescent bronze and gold which are delicately woven together. The overall effect is a subtle, natural look with a warm glow.
Introducing MAC Bloggers’ Obsession
Where do beauty junkies get the latest beauty news? More and more, they look to beauty blogs for the industry’s trends and collections.
MAC Cosmetics is up with the power of bloggers and recently invited nine of their favorites to their lab in Toronto.
The bloggers didn’t just get a tour of the facilities, they helped to create their own unique MAC product: either eye shadow or lipglass.
Here’s the lineup of beauty bloggers and their fabulous creations.
Quick and Easy Home Remedy
One of the best beauty problem solvers is as close as your kitchen cabinet.
Baking soda may be a staple in kitchen recipes, but it does the trick for pennies when it comes to many of your daily beauty tasks.
Here are three of the best uses for baking soda.
Tip #1: Refresh Your Hair
Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to your shampoo to eliminate product buildup from conditioners, sprays, mousse (and just about anything you apply to your hair to make it manageable).
You can also use baking soda as a dry shampoo. Just sprinkle some baking soda on your hair and leave it in to absorb the oil. After a few minutes, comb through then fluff with a blow dryer.
New York Congressman Inadvertently Sets New Standard for Briefs
The last thing on Anthony Weiner’s mind right now is that he may have launched the next trend in men’s undergarments.
The notorious Congressman has been fielding questions, left and right, regarding whether he sent a lewd photo of a himself in gray boxer briefs through his Twitter account.
Although the New York member of the House of Representatives was unable to acknowledge with certitude whether the image in question was him (and whether his account was illegally hacked), we can certainly say that men and women are taking a second look at the style factor of gray boxer/briefs.
Update: In a surrealistic press conference, Rep. Weiner admitted to sending lewd photos as well as exchanging explicit tweets/photos with others over the last three years.
Two big questions remain:
- Will his wife Huma Abedin stand by him?
- Should he resign?
