Miss Universe

Be sure to check out the Miss Universe pageant tonight on NBC.

Fashionista Fails as Fashion Designer

Victoria Beckham might be a fashion icon, but when it comes to being a fashion designer, she's a fashion failure. Her first attempt, a women's denim line called dVb, was unsuccessful. Most recently, she has launched a men's denim line, which has neglected to capture the attention of retailers. During New York Fashion Week coming up this September, VB will unveil a line of posh gowns-- high quality and highly over-priced. Hopefully the dresses go better than the jeans.

Beauty Gives Birth

Women are said to be most beautiful and radiant during pregnancy. It's called the "pregnancy glow." But for women who are naturally exquisite even without child, pregnancy just adds to the beauty. On Saturday, July 12th, Angelina Jolie gave birth to her anxiously awaited twins. The babies, a girl named Vivienne Marcheline and a boy, Knox Leon are said to be doing well. The twins are numbers 5 and 6 for the Brangelina family of beauties joining Maddox, 6; Pax, 4; Zahara, 3, and Shiloh, 2. Oh, and Brad!

Simple Summer Beauty

Summer time should be about natural makeup--glowing skin, bold lashes, and shiny lush lips. Leave the cakey foundation and dark shadows for the winter months. Here are my top pics for summer beauty for day or night.

Eyes* LANCOME Paris Fatale Mascara: The ingenious 3-D want extends lashes with a few strokes for a fuller, darker lashes that make your eyes instantly glamorous. Price, $23.00

Lips* CHANEL Glossimer Lipgloss in GLAZE (03): Don't be deceived by the brightness of the tube. Although it looks like hot pink, the gloss appears au-natural when applied to lips. It's the perfect amount of shine without feeling sticky.

Cheeks* MAC Solar Field Bronzing Powder: A natural bronzing powder that will enhance already tanned skin or add highlight and color for just the right amount of summer glow.

Star Struck

The Stars have bad beauty days, too. Even Hollywood's most beautiful women have blotchy skin, unruly hair, and unglossed lips before undergoing hours of laborious beauty regimens. It's good to know that it's pretty much impossible to wake up with flawless skin and perfect hair. These pics prove it. Check 'em out! [Hilary Duff, Halle Berry, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez]

Feel better?

Bronzed and Beautiful

The newest addition to my beauty drawer is purminerals Universal Marble Mineral Powder & Bronzer. I used it last night for the first time and was amazed how the powder instantly transformed my skin from a milky white to a glowing bronze. The powder went on super smooth, and looked extremely natural. Price, $21.50


*Bonus* If you're worried about wrinkles and seek an age-defying bronzer, Marble Powder contains vitamins, minerals, and natural ingredients including Shea Butter and Vitamin E that smooth skin and reduce signs of aging.