The Lisa Frank Biopic: More Than School Supplies

When I think of shopping for back to school supplies I cant pass the stationary aisle without always having a nostalgic moment inspired by a random Lisa Frank product. The kids at UCB have taken it to the next level with a Lisa Frank biopic. Check the trailer out:

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2011 Top 10 Coolest Beach Homes

Can you believe Labor Day is almost here? What could be better than closing the summer with a fabulous blast from the ocean and the coolest beach homes in the United States? Every year TopTenRealEstateDeals.com ranks the Top Ten Coolest Beach Homes for sale at U.S. beach communities. These are the 'coolest' of the 'cool' - a major part of summer beach sizzle like sun tan lotion, bikinis, surf boards and Jimmy Buffett. These homes have it all from amazing architecture to breathtaking ocean views and crashing waves.

Highlights on the 2011 list include #1 coolest home that is also on Dr. Beach's #1 rated beach in the United States...

Fall Trends: Emilio Cavallini's Luxe Legwear

Earlier this month at the Gramercy Park Hotel, Emilio Cavallini launched a new luxe collection of legwear and bodywear offering both black-tie elegance and rock ‘n roll edginess. The new Luxury Edition 2011 collection showcases jewel-encrusted tights with crystals placed on intricate designs, metallic arabesques, back seams with stunning silver bows, lots of gold and silver studs, wool cables emboldened with metallic thread… and Cavallini’s signature cut-out treatments.

Emilio Cavallini 2011 Collection

Earlier this month at the Gramercy Park Hotel, Emilio Cavallini launched a new luxe collection of legwear and bodywear offering both black-tie elegance and rock ‘n roll edginess. The new Luxury Edition 2011 collection showcases jewel-encrusted tights with crystals placed on intricate designs, metallic arabesques, back seams with stunning silver bows, lots of gold and silver studs, wool cables emboldened with metallic thread… and Cavallini’s signature cut-out treatments.

The Luxury Edition, aimed at an upscale customer, offers an extraordinary mix of shimmer, sparkle, and shine, with retail prices ranging from $33 to $125 for tights, and from $105 to $210 for tops and bodywear.

Since launching his eponymous label more than 40 years ago, Emilio Cavallini has combined his passion for art and fashion with his curiosity and respect for cutting-edge technology. The result is four decades of design innovation… and a world full of women enlivening their legs in eye-opening stockings.
Says Cavallini, “When I started my company (Stilnovo SpA) in 1970, I was intrigued by the idea of pulling hosiery out of anonymity, of transforming it into a bona fide garment.”   


Today, Emilio Cavallini continues to innovate with new products, producing more than 4 million pairs of tight per year.                

Denim Trends: G-Star and Kitson

Breaking News! G-Star has teamed up with kitson to launch its exclusive G-Star x kitson capsule collection today. The collection will feature six women’s pieces including G-Star’s popular Arc Super Skinny, a denim vest, denim shorts, sweat pants, a knit t-shirt and canvas tote bag. All items will feature special artwork made specifically for the collection.

Video du Jour: Lady Gaga 'You and I'

A Redhead's Guide to Beauty in 6 Steps

We all know the saying, “Blondes have more fun.” Well, a new phrase is taking over: “Reds are more rad.”

Notable celeb redheads include movie stars, models, singers and other style icons like Julia Roberts, Rihanna, Marcia Cross, Bryce Dallas Howard, Kate Walsh, Cynthia Nixon, Julianne Moore, Coco Rocha, Debra Messing, Khloe Kardashian, Emma Stone and Kristen Stewart.  

Feeling inspired? Going red is a bold and daring move and with these six steps from celebrity makeup artist Amy Hollier of Luxe Beauty Team at Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon, you can rock the red with the perfect make-up to match your vixen look.

Freeze the Fat Away: No-Knife Spot Reduction with the CoolSculpting Procedure

People can diet and exercise to their heart’s content, but as any fitness expert will attest, ‘spot reduction’ is a myth. Until recently, in fact, the only sure way to remove that extra fat was through surgery, liposuction or a tummy tuck. Enter, Zeltiq, a non-invasive (FDA approved) cool sculpting procedure, is showing promise in the treatment of love handles, back fat, and belly bulges.

Top 5 Budget Friendly Fall 2011 Fashion Trends

Even with temperatures still on the rise, fashionistas everywhere are starting to think about how they will freshen up their wardrobes for fall.  This year, fall is full of new must-haves in many shapes and textures.  Whether it’s a dolman sleeve blouse, equestrian boots or feminine florals, fall is all about the details!  
We <3 Marshalls because they offer on-trend designer pieces making it easy to look fabulous this fall, even on a budget!

“An off-price retailer like Marshalls allows consumers to find the season’s must-have styles for up to 60% less than they would at department stores.” says Marshalls Spokesperson, Sonya Cosentini.   “With 10,000 new items arriving at each store every week, no matter what designer trend shoppers are seeking, they can find a new assortment with every visit.”

Beyonce Wishes She Had These Moves: The Jets "Crush On You"

At Home Skin Care Devices: Are They A Bust, A Boon Or Just Burning A Hole In Your Wallet?

The evolution of beauty developments and aesthetic medicine has been astonishing in the last decade. Previously, in order to remove hair, a woman’s only option was a razor, painful electrolysis, or waxing. Nowadays everyone knows about laser hair removal. If we suffered from acne, women were relegated to topical treatments, facials and anti-biotics. Now we have high tech options such as Isolaz. Solutions for anti-aging and other beauty problems have evolved from being available only in a physician’s office, then to spas and now to our own homes! Just how effective are these at home treatments and devices? We asked Dr. Sandra Lee, Upland, California board certified dermatologist, for her input. As a female board certified dermatologist she is in a unique position to understand how alluring these products can be. Are they helpful or just hype? Read what she shared about Palovia, DDF, The Tanda and Clarisonic.

JAY-Z and Kanye West's New Music Video "Otis"

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Stop Fitness Excuses Now!

We asked fitness trainer Ashley Borden for her solutions for common fitness excuses so you can stop self-sabotaging your health progress

Beautifying Oils from Head to Toe!

It’s a fact that many people battle with skin and/or hair that produce too much oil. But, there’s no denying the beauty benefits of adding some oil to your beauty regimen. The products below are shining examples of how keeping oil in your beauty arsenal is sure to keep your hair shiny, your face fresh, and your skin smooth.

Musica: Shakira con Pitbull 'Rabiosa'

Celeb Watch: Stacy Keibler

Rumored George Clooney gal pal, Stacy Keibler, was spotted on the beach in LA while taking a break from a magazine shoot. The blonde beauty looked summery in her Bugs Not Drugs Junk Food tee, cutoffs and fedora. 

Get the Look: Blake Lively

From Gossip Girl to Leo’s arm, Blake’s everywhere. Her look can be achieved with professional tools and budget items from Solano and Goody. Also, her personal stylist uses Solano on her covetable mane!

You’ve seen her on Gossip Girl, in the weeklies and on the silver screen. Blake Lively is one of young Hollywood’s hottest actresses, and now with Leo on her arm she’s turned up the heat even more. Known for her long blonde locks, Blake is always a hair inspiration.

                    

To achieve Blake Lively’s voluminous ringlets, wrap small sections of the hair around the barrel of the Solano Plasmium Gel Grip Round Brush 38mm (SRP $25.00) and blow dry using the Solano 3700 Moda Dryer (SRP $220) at a high temperature setting. Follow with a blast of cold air to set the style, unravel and spray with strong hold hairspray.

For a simple and chic day-to-night look, try Blake’s pin straight pony. Straighten hair with Solano SleekHeat 450 Flat Iron (SRP$199), pull hair back into a high pony and secure with a hair matching Goody ColourColletion Elastic (SRP$4.11).

Solano 3700Moda Dryer is available at www.solanopower.com.

Solano Plasmium Gel Grip Round Brush Collection and Solano SleekHeat 450 Flat Iron are available at ULTA stores nationwide and ULTA.com.

Goody^® ColourCollection is available at Target and Wal-Mart store nationwide.

Mens Style: Cory Monteith

Cory Monteith arrived at LAX, sporting yet another pair of shades from John Varvatos Eyewear.   The Glee hunk wore the John Varvatos Modified Aviator in Brown, $250. http://www.johnvarvatos.com. 

 

Green Your Ride Sweepstakes: TheNaturalStore.com

TheNaturalStore.com's Green Your Ride Sweepstakes gives Facebook fans a chance to win two Trek Hybrid 7000 bikes, plus a Burley ‘Bee’ Trailer to carry kids, pets, trail gear or even groceries. They want to lend a hand in making commuting as green as it can be—each mile traveled by bike instead of by car saves nearly pound of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Each week during the month of August, fans will have the opportunity to win additional prizes from companies like nuun, Badger, and de~luxe.

About the Green Your Ride Sweepstakes:

·         Grand Prize: Trek 7000 & Trek 7000 WSD with a Burley ‘Bee’ Trailer. Prize value: $1100.00.

o   Grand prize items coordinated by Trek & Redmond Cycle. The winner will be professionally fit to their bike by an authorized Trek dealer in their area.

·         Two additional prizes will be given away each week until August 29^th.

·         Prize opportunities include nuun, Honey Stinger, Kinesys, Badger, Goddess Garden, Beyond Costal and de~luxe.

·         To enter and for more details, visit TheNaturalStore.com Facebook page: http://budurl.com/CycleSweepstakes

·         Prize values range from $50 to $1100.

Fabulous and Flirty Over 40: Nicole Kidman, Kate Winslet and Sandra Bullock

These lovely Hollywood ladies have at least three things in common: great hair, beauty and they are all over 40! Nicole Kidman, Kate Winslet and Sandra Bullock have been fashion icons since the beginning of their careers and they just keep getting better.

For a chic, small side bun like Nicole Kidman’s, twist Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin Mini ($7.29) into your locks and forgo the aching bobby pins.

Need a quick go to style? Try a sleek and sophisticated pony like Kate Winslet and secure your hair with Goody ColourCollection Hair Elastics ($4.11).

 Take a pulled back updo to the next level like Sandra Bullock by topping your ‘do off with a Goody Ouchless Flex Headband ($4.49).

Happy 30th MTV

Groundbreaking and iconic are my favoritve ways to describe the early days of MTV.
The King of Pop Michael Jackson and Madonna as Queen both reigned over the network and youth culture during this time and still influence up and coming pop stars. Wow, don't we all feel old!

Here's the Michael Jackson epic "Thriller"

Madonna dressed up in white performing "Like A Virgin"

LA Chic: Ashley Greene

Actress Ashley Greene was spotted in casual looks all week. Specifically Junk Food tees!   As she was leaving the gym yesterday in Los Angeles she work Junk Food ($32).  It's the fourth time the Twilight star has sported Junk Food this summer.  Two days ago, Greene wore a Snoopy tee ($32) to the gym, and earlier this summer she wore an "I Love NY tee" ($32) and a "Dear Nature" tee ($28).  

Friday Jams: BTR ft Snoop Dogg 'Boyfriend'

Celeb Spotting: Whitney Port

Spotted in LA, Whitney Port wore a Jessica Kagan Cushman necklace during an afternoon of primping at a Beverly Hills salon!  The fashion icon wore the Jessica Kagan Cushman gunmetal and crystal "Constellation" necklace ($150)!  http://www.jessicacushman.com/.

Trends: Royalty Kate Middleton Singlehandedly Brings Back Sheer Pantyhose

With more benefits than just being a fashion accessory; Pantyhose can positively

affect your health in a number of ways

Kate Middleton has been quite the media sensation lately due to her well publicized marriage to the royal price. But something else of Kate's was aglow, too - her legs. The Duchess seems to have embraced the sheen of sheer pantyhose, a throwback to the 1980s that went the way of the mullet. Until now, it appears.

The more Kate pairs the shiny hose with her various outfits for official engagements, the more they're flying off the shelves in her native United Kingdom. Whether it's a calculated fashion choice or, more likely, a royal requirement, it looks like they are here to stay. Maybe.

But there are more benefits to pantyhose than just fashion; in fact, they can affect your health in a number of ways. I asked Board Certified Vein Specialist, Dr. Z. Catherine Navarro (www.DrNavarro.com), to share some of the health benefits of the supportive legwear. 

Comfort

Support hose provide comfort to aching, tired legs and apply gentle pressure to soothe and massage the legs, improving circulation and reducing leg discomfort. Support stockings are ideal for athletes and health care workers, clerks and airline pilots and others who regularly travel by airplane, train, car or bus for long distances.

Prevention

Wearing support stockings can help prevent poor circulation in the legs and swelling of the feet, ankles or legs. They can also help prevent varicose veins and spider veins--small, round spots with tiny red veins spiraling outward.

Medical

Support stockings may be used for medical conditions such as slowing the development of varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency--when the leg veins cannot adequately pump blood back to the heart. Support stockings may also be used to help prevent deep vein thrombosis, the formation of a blood clot in a vein. According to the Mayo Clinic, support hose reduce the risk of a clot breaking off and causing a pulmonary embolism--blockage of an artery to the lung.  

It's worth noting, though, that other royals, including Queen Elizabeth and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, also sport tights for official engagements.

Young Hollywood Goes Casual: Ashley Greene & Nina Dobrev

Actresses Nina Dobrev and Ashley Greene both sported tees this week. 






The Vampire Diaries leading lady wore her Junk Food Smurf Tee, $28, to support her show at San Diego’s Comic Con, http://bit.ly/qW45fh.

The Twilight star worked up a sweat in a Junk Food Snoopy tee, $32, while leaving her LA gym, http://bit.ly/qR0xkH.