Giella Cosmetics

Ever wanted that perfect eye shadow or lip color and have searched endlessly through various brands for it? I just have to let you know of this amazing brand I have started using. It's called Giella! You get to custom make your own make up.

Mario Dedivanovic is a huge fan and uses it on Kim Kardashian. He is especially a huge fan of B-Dazzle, which is a gold shimmery eye shadow. It is great for the inner corners of the eye. This eye shadow is combined of 12 different ingredients that all help to brighten your eyes. It is definitely a must have!

Giella is also great if you ever buy limited edition make up. As soon as you are running low of your favorite lipstick, eyeshadow etc. just bring it over to Giella and they will create an identical one for you. Now you will never have to worry about using your favorite lipstick worrying that you will run out of it!

QuickTrim Diet

If any of you follow the Kardashians at all, the word QuickTrim shouldn't be new to you. Recently Khloe and Kim have signed on to endorse this new brand that has various products including a cleanse, an extreme burn, and a burn and cleanse. The extreme burn can make you lose up to 8000 more calories a month. These products are very new so I myself do not plan on trying them until they receive safe reviews.

What bothers me is that for a while Khloe and Kim kept talking about how hard they're hitting the gym and how much weight they lost by going to the gym almost everyday and eating properly. Then out of the blue they said they actually lost weight by adding the QuickTrim diet. I am not sure if this is just a product they signed on to endorse, or if they in fact were using this product the entire time. Regardless, they have both lost a lot of weight and look great!

However, many of their supporters are young women and when they were just working out they sent out a great message: if you want to be healthy keep active! Now they are encouraging everyone to take diet pills. They probably mention this product on their twitter pages at least once a day. Many girls have now turned to this product. In the long run many diet pills can have awful permanent effects such as the potential for dependence and metabolism disruption. If you can eat properly and work out about 5 times a week you will see a difference!! Try it the natural way without pills! BIf you do have a harder time losing weight and are interested in this product I suggest you see your physician before taking it. None of these products statements have been approved by the FDA so please make sure it's right for you if you are considering.

Just thought I'd share my insight on these products since there is so much buzz on them because Kim and Khloe are encouraging everyone to take it.

Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush back together?

Sources say that the two are giving it another try. Kim has recently been tweeting from Houston, where Reggie is at training camp, and New Orleans, where he lives. She was spotted at a charity event last week "Dress for Success" in New Orleans, and reportedly Reggie picked her up after. Whatever their situation is, we really love them together! 

Heidi Montag Hair

So I know that many people have mixed feelings about Heidi Montag/Pratt. However, I was just watching an episode of The Hills and realized that she can sometimes have very cute hairstyles. I love it when she puts her hair up in a messy bun, which is a very easy look to copy. If you have very straight hair curl sections in large pieces and then start pinning them back while leaving a few pieces hanging. It's obvious that she has extensions as seen below. Because she is very small I was not a fan of the big hair. But recently she uploaded a picture on twitter of herself having lunch with a friend. It looks like the extensions are out and she looks extremely cute! What do you guys think? xo

Supplements

It is very important that we all take our vitamins everyday. There are so many on the market as well as many supplements. I decided to share with you the ones I take. I try to keep everything natural and usually don't take much medicine. I love going to GNC and stocking up on various supplements. They recently came out with a line for women called GNC WELLbeING™. It's specifically targeted for women and is healthy and natural. 

1) The first thing I take with breakfast every morning is a vitamin. I love the GNC WELLbeING™ be-WHOLE™ Multivitamin & Mineral.  It provides vitamins and mineral essentials for our whole body. 

2) I then take GNC WELLbeING™ be-PROTECTED™ Triple Strength Fish Oil which contains Omega 3- Fatty Acids. Not only is this healthy for your heart, joint, brain, and skin health, but there have been studies that this can help improve your mood. It is also amazing for your weight and can keep you trim!

3) To keep my hair, skin, and nails healthy I take GNC WELLbeING™ be-BEAUTIFUL™ Hair, Skin & Nails Formula which contains the following ingredients:

Biotin: is an essential B-vitamin important for the growth of healthy cells.* Just one daily dose of be-BEAUTIFUL will provide a whopping 3000 mcg of biotin to nourish healthy and strong hair, skin and nails.*

Amino Acids: be-BEAUTIFUL features premium amino acids naturally present in healthy hair, skin and nails.* With 100 mg of gelatin plus L-Cysteine and L-methionine, your hair will be lustrous, your skin will be vibrant and you'll have strong, healthy nails.*

Antioxidants: lutein is an antioxidant known for supporting skin hydration.* Coupled with alpha-Lipoic acid and green tea, these antioxidants protect against damaging free radicals that can promote the cell-aging process.*

This entire line is amazing and there are so many products that it's hard to keep up with. They sell packs that contain a few of the different supplements, so not only do you get a bit of everything, but it is also a money saver! 

Beauty Blender

The trickiest part of doing my make up everyday is applying my foundation. I've tried them all and have tried various ways to apply it. Many of the compact foundations come with a sponge, however, you will soon find yourself wasting half of the foundation while it gets absorbed in the sponge. Same goes for face wedges, they soak up more of the foundation than what goes on your face. Many make up artists will suggest using a foundation brush, which is definitely better than the sponge, however, it does take some skill to apply. 

I recently came across the Beauty Blender. I bought it and tried it at home and it worked amazingly well!! You can buy them online at sephora.com You wet the beauty blender and then squeeze out the excess water. This makes the blender moist so that it won't absorb as much foundation and more of it will go on your skin. There are various techniques to then apply it on your face. Visit www.beautyblender.net to learn more about the product. I promise you its totally worth it! Also be sure to watch Kim Kardashian's make up artist, Mario, talk about this product and give other useful make up tips. 

Kourtney Kardashian Pregnant!

Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant!! I am such a huge fan of the Kardashians and am so excited for her! She is not revealing to much yet and is keeping the fathers identity private. Although, many are speculating that it is her on/off boyfriend Scott Disick. The two were recently seen dining out with her family for a friends birthday. Watch E! News tonight to hear her interview at 7 and 11:30. CONGRATS KOURTNEY!

Kim's Blonde!

So Kim actually dyed her hair blonde this time. What do you guys think? I want to see pics with better lighting, but so far it looks good. I wasn't loving the blonde wig look (which I attached at the bottom) but this is much better. 

Tori Spelling Jewelry

I am a huge fan of Tori Spelling's TV show, books, etc and now her jewelry! It's amazing! Very fun pieces especially for going out. 

Check it out here: http://jewelry.hsn.com/tori-spelling_c-j_a-4551_xc.aspx?gs=&sz=11&prev=hp!sf
Some of the new pieces will premiere on August 10th 12am EST.

Here are some of my favorite pieces and some worn by celebs!

Britney Spears Bikini Bod

Have you guys seen Britney's recent pictures in her white bikini?? Her body is amazing and she is looking more and more gorgeous. She was on a photo shoot poolside at Marine Del Ray on the 6th. Today is the Teen Choice Awards and Britney is up for 3 awards!

Be sure to tune in Monday August 10 on Fox at 8/7p

Giuliana and Bill

So this past week I watched the premier of Giuliana and Bill Rancic's new reality TV show. It was extremely enjoyable and I will definitely add this to my must see TV shows. They truly exemplify what a modern couple is and how to make long distance work. Not to mention they both seem extremely nice and down to earth. I have admired Giuliana Rancic for many years. She is an incredible news anchor, and also a style icon. I love following her beauty, diet, and style tips. Many people in Hollywood need a lot of work to make them look good, but Giuliana is naturally gorgeous! If you missed last weeks episode you can buy it on iTunes. Also be sure to check out some extra clips here: http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/index.jsp?categoryName=giuliana_and_bill

Their show airs every Wednesday at 9/8c. Be sure to watch it!!

Also check out Giuliana's website to follow her beauty tips! http://www.giulianadepandi.com/

Self Tanner

With all the news going on now about the dangers of tanning I thought I would put up a post about my favorite self tanners. During summer its easy for us to stay tan, but I like to keep than tanned look all year round. My favorite products are by St. Tropez. They make your tan look so real! (Not orange at all). Their products range from lotions, to mousse, to gradual tanners. Since there is such a huge range, I suggest you visit: http://www.sttropeztan.com There you can even take an online consultation and find your best tan regime. Believe me, coming from someone who had tried just about every self tanner out there, this is by far the best!!!

Lemons

LEMON! The favorite part of my diet. It is such a vital necessity for many reasons, but the main being that it helps your digestion. I’m not suggesting you go on the lemon diet because that can be intense. But rather you can do a modified version of it. To start a light detox squeeze 1 whole lemon into a glass and drink it. Don’t mix it with water! On the second day squeeze 2 whole lemons in glass (again without water) and drink. The third day squeeze 3 whole lemons, then fourth day squeeze 4 whole lemons. After that continue this regime once a month or every 2 months.

Once you’re done with this detox, every morning you should have a whole lemon squeezed with water (tastes much better). This will get your digestive system started for everything you’re about to eat. If you can, sprinkle a bit of cayenne pepper in, or as much as you can handle. This is also extremely beneficial for your digestive system. Generally, I like to use lemon on many things. When I’m grilling some fish, I like to put loads of lemon on with a dab of olive oil. This can make your meal extremely healthy and great for your body!

Brooke Burke Butt Workout

Here is another great butt workout by Brooke Burke! She has one of the best bodies I've ever seen especially after having 4 children!! She is incredibly down to earth, and absolutely gorgeoues! Be sure to add this to your workout routine!

Butt Workout

Here are some of my favourite butt workouts! It's very necessary to work on this area, however, many times we forget. Here is just 5 minutes of exercises designed by trainer to many of the Victorias Secret Angels, Leandro Carvalho.

1. Plie
Minutes 0:00-1:00



•Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your arms at your sides, and toes turned out.
•Tuck your tailbone under and then contract glutes.
•Lower body into a pli squat and as low as you can go without allowing your knees to creep past your toes.
•Simultaneously raise your arms to shoulder height in front of your body, palms down. Hold for 2 seconds, then return to starting position.
•After 20 reps, pulse at the bottom for 20 seconds.

2. Touchdown
Minutes 1:00-2:00

•Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed forward.
•Squat down until your knees are bent 90 degrees.
•Step left leg back into a deep reverse lunge, then placing right hand along outside of right thigh or touching the floor.
•Raise your left hand in front of face, palm facing out.
•Return to starting position and repeat, alternating sides.

3. Explosive Lunge
Minutes 2:00-3:00

•Lunge forward with your left leg until knee is bent 90 degrees, directly over ankle, right knee pointing toward floor.
•Jump up, pushing off the floor with both feet. Switch legs in midair, landing with your right foot forward in a lunge. Continue, alternating sides.

4. Single-Leg Squat with Towel
Minutes 3:00-4:00



•Stand with your feet together, toes pointed forward, arms at sides with right foot on top of a small folded towel.
•Shifting your weight to left leg, bend left knee 45 to 90 degrees while sliding right leg and towel slowly out to the side as far as is comfortable for a count of 4.
•Slowly draw your right leg back to start for a count of 4 while straightening left leg.
•Repeat for 30 seconds; switch sides.

5. Squat w/ Kickback
Minutes 4:00-5:00



•Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, arms at sides.
•Sit back into a squat keeping your weight on heels, then lift right leg straight behind you, keeping hips pointing forward while extending arms.
•Return to start and switch sides.
Source: FitnessMagazine.com

Soft and Silky Skin

The first step to keeping your skin extremely soft is to use an exfoliating body scrub in the shower. There are so many on the market. Some of my favourites are Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish, Bliss Lemon and Sage Body Scrub, Kiehls Ultra Moisturzing Buffing Cream With Scrub Particles. They will get rid of dead skin, leave your skin uber soft, and leave it ready for moisturiser or bronzer.

The next step is to moisturise!!! Very important! Your skin gets dehydrated very fast so its important to lather up. The skin on your body is different than on your face. While we wouldn't puts tons of moisturiser on our face, we would on our body. If you have some acne on your body, perhaps try a moisturiser that is medicated. Some good lines for this are Kiehls, Dermalogica, and of course Proactiv which will give you the fastest results. My favourite moisturisers are Kiehls Creme De Corps (The king of moisturisers!), Bliss Naked Body Butter, Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream, and Fresh Lychee Sugar Body Lotion. If you find that any of these are to thick, each line makes variations of these creams that are lighter. So try switch it up. Maybe use the thicker one before bed and the lighter in the morning. See what works for you, but remember to moisturise every day and your skin will be left feeling soft and silky!

Kiehls Eye Cream

I love this eye cream! I use it with other eye creams. So if you're using an eye cream for dark circles, or puffy eyes, or wrinkles, you can use them while using this cream. It offers the most moisture for your eyes that other eye creams lack. I love to use it at night and then use my other eye creams in the AM. It contains avocado oil, shea butter, and beta-carotene. Essential ingredients containing the most moisture and vitamins.  

Jessica Simpson at Gym

Despite her recent break up from Tony Romo, Jessica Simpson was recently seen leaving a gym and looking great! She seems to be getting back into shape and her hair was even cute while doing so. 

Trish McEvoy

                           

I have so many favorite make up brands ranging from MAC Cosmetics to Dior to Smashbox. I usually have favorites from every brand. My ultimate favorite make up brushes are from Trish McEvoy. Not a single hair ever falls out. They apply make up so well and last forever! They are definitely worth the investment. Believe me I have been through every make up brush out there and none of them have lasted as long as the Trish ones. 

I also love her make up organizers. I have the large one for my every day make up and then a small one for when I travel. It's just a great way to keep everything in place and it definitely speeds up the time I take in the morning doing my make up. Everything is right where I need it. Definitely a time saver!!

                                       

Designer Apparel for Cheaper

I absolutely loves websites such as ruelala, ideeli, hautelook, editors closet and so on. They have sales with various designer apparel every day!! Today hautelook has a sale on Herve Leger dresses that were going for $500... thats more than 50% off! 

Unfortunately, you have to be referred to join these websites. Leave me a comment if you are interested and I'll send you an invite.

Lots of luv!

Some of my favorite make up artists

I love following Troy Jensen and Mario Dedivanovic's blogs. Kim Kardashian constantly blogs about them and many people have started following them. 

They are both extremely artistic and I love getting tips on make up and various products from them.

Here are their blogs:

Mario: http://blog.makeupbymario.com/

Troy: http://troyjensenonline.blogspot.com/

Favorite Shampoo and Conditioners

Hey again,

To start off with my beauty tips I wanted to let you know exactly where you could start. Shampooing and conditioning is so important for your hair!! I try not to wash it everyday, however, after working out I always have to. Some of my favorite shampoos are from Frederic Fekkai. I have mix them up a lot. For example, I'll use their volume shampoo with the glossing condition, or the technician color with shea butter conditioner. 

It's so important to switch up your shampoo so your hair can get the full effects. And remember, if you have oily hair, only condition the ends!

Welcome!

Hey!

This is my first post and I'm so excited to be constantly updating my new blog! 

I am always up to date of the newest make up, trends, fitness, celeb gossip, charities and more. I am known as a go to person when anyone needs any advice having to do with their hair, make up and so on. I read many blogs and have noticed that I haven't found one blog that combines all things glamorous. I read make up blogs, fashion blogs, celeb gossip blogs...... I wanted to create one that combines all things glamorous and keep you up to date on them! If you ever have any questions feel free to comment and I'll get back to you. 

Lots of luv!