Fashion Fantastica

Jennifer Lopez Dazzles in Body-Hugging Blue at the amfAR Inspirational Gala

Lisa Simonelli — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:35:45 +0000

Does Jennifer Lopez ever disappoint when she splashes onto the red carpet? Sure, some of her choices can sometimes be a little questionable, but there’s certainly never any shortage of J.Lo pushing the envelope when it comes to her fashion statements. And she did it again at the amfAR Inspiration Gala where she appeared wearing a stunning royal blue-sequined Tom Ford gown, hugging all the curves Ms. Lopez is famous for.

Nix Those Hot Summer Woes With These Summer Beauty Fixes

Lisa Simonelli — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:33:36 +0000

Looking your best in the summer can sometimes be a challenge with the hot, sweltering sun and crazy humidity. Frizzy hair, shiny foreheads and smeared mascara are common woes in the summer months, but there are ways to banish these unflattering moments during the summer. For example, pat some translucent powder over your foundation, spray some dry shampoo at your roots, and use waterproof mascara for some quick summer beauty fixes.

Plastic Surgery Mishaps That No One Likes to Talk About

Lisa Simonelli — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:12:45 +0000

Plastic surgery has become a common procedure, especially in the world of celebrities. But what most people don’t don’t about is the plastic surgery mishaps that can occur, putting patients in a very dangerous position. Situations like blood clots and infections are well-known, but what about botched up jobs? Michael Jackson, Courtney Love and Tori Spelling are all perfect examples of how things can quickly go wrong during plastic surgery.

Makeup Blunders: Are you Guilty?

Lisa Simonelli — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:09:44 +0000

Makeup blunders – just about everyone has been guilty of them at some point. It’s basically the only way we learn how to apply makeup properly so that we don’t end up looking like a member of the circus! Some of the most common mistakes women make with their makeup routine include applying too much foundation, using lipliner that is much darker than the actual lipstick, and caking on mascara.

Emma Watson’s Beauty Look: Bold and Bright

Lisa Simonelli — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:55:50 +0000

Emma Watson has been making a lot of good choices lately – both in her professional career as well as her beauty and style routine. At the LA premiere of ‘The Bling Ring’, Emma showed off her flirty side with bright red lips, sultry eyes and a girly minidress. To mimic Emma Watson’s beauty look, it’s important to find the right red lipstick for your skin tone, and not go overboard with the heavy eyeshadow and liner. Simplicity is key.

Teenage Girls Style: How to Define Your Personal Look

Lisa Simonelli — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:53:57 +0000

Developing your own personal style as a teenager can take a little time and effort – after all, the teenage years are the best time to experiment and try new things to develop and define your own unique look. Try fiddling with things like accessories, hats, vintage pieces, different hair styles and subtle makeup to find your own personal teenage girls style. you don’t have to look like everyone else to fit in!

Celebrity Inspired Wedding Makeup Looks

Lisa Simonelli — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:04:44 +0000

Your wedding gown may be the focal point of your entire bridal look, but your makeup is also a major player that day! You want to look radiant, flawless and youthful that day, so perfecting your bridal makeup is important. Celebrities have been donning wedding makeup looks these days, include A-listers such as Zoe Saldana, Jennifer Lawrence and Michelle Williams. Copy their looks for your big day, with smokey eyes, a dusting of rose blush, and matte nude-pink lips!

Beauty Tips to Achieving Younger Looking Hands

Lisa Simonelli — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:02:50 +0000

When it comes to signs of aging, your hands might not be the first thing you start to worry about. Yet one of the first things people notice on you is your hands, so don’t neglect them! You work hard to keep you skin on your face looking fresh and youthful with night creams, exfoliants and other products, so pay the same attention to your hands too. Younger looking hands can be achieved with moisturizers, sunscreens, exfoliants, and night creams as well.

Tips For Summer Proofing Your Skin

Lisa Simonelli — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:18:18 +0000

Transitioning from the cold to the warm months can wreak havoc on your skin. When the summer months start approaching, it’s wise to take some measures to summer proofing your skin to fight the heat, sun and humidity that often follow. Using zinc-based sunscreens, skin care products loaded in antioxidants, taking in more essential fatty acids, and keeping well-hydrated are all helpful to care for your skin in the summer.

At-Home, Natural Sunburn Remedies For Summer

Lisa Simonelli — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:17:04 +0000

Your first day out in the sun when the warmth hits can often result in a sunburn since your skin isn’t used to the exposure, and is more sensitive to the effects of the sun’s rays. As much as sunburns are frustrating, there are some easy at-home sunburn remedies that you can quickly mix together to ease the sting after too much time in the sun. Baking soda, tomatoes, cucumbers, chamomile tea and yogurt are all helpful for caring for a sunburn.