From the LIPS of Ms. Kaycee Flinn…

My fabulous and foxy friend, Kaycee Flinn, wants to share her new beauty discovery with our blog readers. SO, here it is:“BELLA IL FIORE LIP TINT!!! This is my new favorite beauty product. I am not a big fan of wearing make-up, especially lip stick and gooey lip gloss. So for me, my lips were [...]

And the Beauty Emmy Goes To…

Heidi Klum
An unprecedented amount of emails came through voting Heidi Klum the Emmy’s number one HOTTIE!!!
Runner up would have to be… Evangeline Lilly!
As for my comments, lets see… Ellen Pompeo looks a little too botoxed, Tyra Banks looks like she’s got spiders crawling on her eyes, Jamie Presley’s fake and bake is brutally noticeable, Sandra [...]

2006 Emmy Beauty Awards!!!!

While everyone in Hollywood is talking about the most stellar performances, and everyone in New York is talking about the fashion, we here at Beauty Banter are talking about the beauty!“And the Nominee’s for most beautiful hair and make-up are:”(in alphabetical order)Debra MessingEllen PompeoEva LongoriaEvangeline LillyGeena DavisHeidi KlumJaime PresslyKatherine HeiglMaria MenounosSandra OhTina FeyTyra Banks
“And the [...]

"100 New Beauty Rules You Need To Know For Autumn"

In the August 21 edition of British tabloid mag, Grazia, there is a brilliant article entitled, “100 New Beauty Rules You Need To Know For Autumn.” This is a must-read for any true beauty whore! Unfortunately, the article isn’t linked on line, but the glossy can be purchased from any major newstand (and I [...]

WEEKLY MUST-HAVE

For the most part, I stay away from red (red clothing, red make-up, red hair – my colorist actually says that the two hardest tones to strip from the hair are red and black – but there I go again digressing…). After all, red is a tough color to rock. Disaster is practically certain. [...]

Paradise Found

My mini-vacation proved successful. I am now properly de-stressed and recharged. Three days spent sunbathing, surfing, swimming and jet skiing helped to decompress but the real kicker were the private massages and manicure/ pedicures.Like any true beauty whore, vacation treatments are a must especially when traveling in an exotic locale. For me, [...]

What’s your SHELF-LIFE?

I came across this interesting article about make-up and it’s shelf-life… Who knew? Like fruits and vegies, condoms and cold medicine (random grouping, I know), even make-up has a shelf-life!
So here are some pointers as to when to clean out your grimey make-up bag…
Brushes – wash every 2-3 months – try cleaning with Vincent [...]

"Are You Ready For These Lips?"

Make-up powerhouse MAC has a new spokeswoman – the outspoken, big-lipped (and mouthed) Sandra Bernhard. Okay, I’m not going to lie – I’m a huge fan of Will & Grace and Ms. Bernhard’s outlandish performance on the sitcom had me in hysterics (from laughter, that is). She can be seriously funny – but [...]

WEEKLY MUST-HAVE

Is your skin as parched as your body? Summer has a tendency to lead to dehydration (especially with this epic heat wave sweeping the nation…). I always make sure to moisturize – constantly – and to drink liters and liters of bottled water. But a true beauty secret that helps elimintate [...]

Leaving on a Jet Plane…

Tonight I am returning to California (Los Angeles) after a three month jaunt on the East Coast (New York City). I’m a pretty low-maintenance flyer – give me a seat next to a window, my own TV and a Klonopin and I’m good. If I allow my mind to wander to those frightening [...]