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Brow Advice for Susan Boyle - "Send Her to Hollywood for 3 Months and She'd Look Like A Different Person"

Filed under: Style in the News, Cosmetics, Beauty Tips



That voice? Unbelievable. Those brows? Unbelievable.

If you've been anywhere near a television or computer for the past few days, no doubt you're as obsessed as we are with Susan Boyle, the 47-year-old Scottish spinster who gained instant stardom after her audition for Britain's Got Talent -- during which she stunned an auditorium full of scowling naysayers (Simon Cowell included) with a breathtaking performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables.

Watch it here. You'll cry. Trust us.

But what style watchers can't ignore about this show biz newbie is that she's totally untouched. A fashion and beauty virgin. A woman in her natural state. To the media eager to harness a fraction of her 13 million (and counting) YouTube views, a diamond in the rough.

As any beauty lover knows, as far as subtle, true-to-your-style makeovers are concerned, the brows are the best place to start. "Send her to Hollywood for three months and she'd be a different person," says Anastasia Soare, Los Angeles' go-to brow guru, who's a Boyle fan herself -- "Susan's voice is amazing!"

But those brows. "Because of her brows she has a very masculine look," said Soare, who was schooled in architecture in her native Romania. "They're too high on top, and too low at the bottom." She recommends taking a few layers off the top and bottom to thin out the brows, then creating an arch just left of center give them shape.

"It would do miracles," says Soare. "She absolutely has potential."

We'll see how long it takes for the makeover happen (perhaps on her rumored upcoming Oprah appearance?). But right now we're still riding the high of seeing this 47-year-old style virgin make it big.

Will Kate Moss Become a Judge on X Factor?

Filed under: Style in the News

Kate moss to judge x factorThe rumors that persistently follow Kate Moss are always intriguing, seeing as she doesn't give any interviews and no one really knows much about her personality. That said, the rumors about the British supermodel tend to be a little absurd as well.

Continue reading Will Kate Moss Become a Judge on X Factor?

Me by {me}zhgan makes you pretty, plus you'll save the tatas!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Celebrities with Style



Even though you may not know her name yet, there is an excellent chance that you've already been blown away by the mad makeup skillz of Mezhgan.

If you've ever watched the transformation of a pretty, but unpolished, local girl into a glamorous celebrity chanteuse on American Idol, then you've seen her magic, making real people look good enough for HDTV cameras.



Continue reading Me by {me}zhgan makes you pretty, plus you'll save the tatas!

Winehouse, Madonna, and others immortalized in Lego form

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Must Haves

Have you always wished that you could have a tiny Amy Winehouse so you could recreate one of her drunken meltdowns on your pint-sized Lego amphitheater? Now you can, because Lego's decided to mold a limited edition set of celebrity "minifigures" to celebrate 30 years of the little plastic people. Getting your facial features painted on a tiny collector's edition Lego figurine is certainly an honor, but that doesn't mean it's all that flattering.

It certainly looks better on some stars than on others. While Amy Winehouse looks quite a bit healthier and less meth-addicted than she does in real life, other pop icons like Madonna look substantially uhh... blockier? Angelina Jolie just looks downright scary. Other stars getting the Lego treatment are: David and Victoria Beckham, Brad Pitt, Simon Cowell, and Danni Minogue. Unfortunately, the tiny plastic celebs won't be released to the public. So, you probably have to find an Lego employee and beg them to snag you one of these treasures of Lego history.

Since the introduction of the minifigure back in 1978, Lego has produced over 4 billion of the square-legged people.

[via Jezebel]

Will Leona Lewis start her own fashion line?

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style



Is pop star Leona Lewis, aka PETA's most sexy vegetarian, about to get her own Topshop line? British rag The Sun reports that Leona and Fashion Svengali Sir Phillip Green have a dinner scheduled, as soon as he gets back from his trip to Ibiza with Kate Moss.

Since she's young and beautiful, and he's old and rich, this can mean only one thing. They're collaborating on a new clothing line. (What did you think we meant?)

The notorious Kate is Sir Phillip's current celebrity designer cash cow, but she can't stay young forever. Leona's staggering success in the U.K. and the U.S., plus her broad appeal make her a very marketable choice.

Let's see: popular and pretty celebrity, trendy clothes, inexpensive price points...we're going out on a limb and predict this will make buckets of money for Sir Phillip, and one hopes for Leona. Oh, yes, and as The Sun points out, Simon Cowell, too.

Idol: does Carly need a fashion intervention?

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style


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Last night's American Idol featured the classic tunes of the good humored yet kinda scary-looking Dolly Parton. Oddly enough, it wasn't Dolly's crimes against fashion that raised eyebrows. Instead, it was Carly Smithson who got picked on for her plain jane and specifically non superstar-like attire. Simon stopped short of ripping her a new one, but he definitely called her out.

Lets face it, looks matter big time -- especially on American Idol. If Carly wants to win, she has to do a better job at looking the part. Watching the performance last night, we thought she looked a little bit like she dressed herself. Do you think Carly's look is OK? Or is she in desperate need of a Miles Siggins makeover?

Ramiele Malubay, please let American Idol stylist Miles Siggins help

Filed under: Celebrities with Style


This Sunday, like the rest of America, we enjoyed the infectious humor and gentle insights of Walter Scott's Personality Parade in Parade Magazine. And we learned something very interesting. One poor man, Miles Siggins, aka Mr. Miles, is responsible for styling all those kids on American Idol.

Continue reading Ramiele Malubay, please let American Idol stylist Miles Siggins help

Paula Abdul, daring fashion darling

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

Monday night on American Idol, Paula Abdul provided one of the most jaw-dropping, crazy fashion moments of her career.

As always, Jessica from Go Fug Yourself did a stellar job of expressing the shock and awe that Paula's black, silk, fingerless, opera-length gloves, plus -- PLUS! -- rhinestone accessories, inspired in all of us.

I was so inspired, that I went back and pulled together a gallery of some of Paula's most interesting sartorial hits. Honestly, she looks good more than she looks bad - no, really! - but when she goes off the rails, fasten your seatbelt!

Highlights of the exciting gallery include bright colors, gathered capris, ruffles, cleavage and one nutty Boy George hat.

Simon Cowell has a perfume?

Filed under: Style in the News, Fragrance, Celebrities with Style

simon cowellThe question isn't whether or not Simon Cowell, the bitter, opinionated Brit judge of TV's American Idol will have a perfume. The question is: Would anyone actually go out and buy the stuff? And wear it?!

According to sources, "Simon has been approached by an American cosmetics giant to put his name to a whole range of products as well as a perfume. He's been offered a vast sum of money to do the deal." I wonder who this so-called "American cosmetic giant" is? Max Factor? I am thinking that a drugstore brand of perfume might suit Mr. Cowell just fine.

[via: AdJab]

How You Voted

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    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

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    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

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    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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