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Kiss Fading and Bleeding Brights Goodbye - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

topYou buy a gorgeous new red cotton top, wear it once, throw it in the wash and bam, just not the same red as it used to be -- even after only one wash. Don't you just hate that? But now you can bypass fading with a simple laundry trick that will keep all of your brights looking brand spankin' new.

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DIY Hair Color, Yay or Nay - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Hair Care, Style Tip of the Day

hair colorWe were lucky enough to score an interview with some lovely ladies, Nikki and Riawna, from the Ken Paves Salon in Hollywood. Between the two of them, they have tons of experience, an amazing knowledge bank on the topic, and a crazy client list to boot (think Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, and Eva Longoria). So I rolled what we got from these two into a week's worth of tips so you can look like you just walked out of the Ken Paves Salon.

In the wake of the recession many of us are turning to at-home color to keep up with our hair maintenance on a dime. But Riawna and Nikki say no way! "Nine times out of ten it doesn't work," Riawna says. "We just don't recommend it. Too many times women have damaged their own hair doing it." And it's not just a marketing ploy to get you into the salon. Here's why you should either not color your hair period or splurge on a trip to the salon.

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Get Gisele's Hair - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day, Hair Cut and Style

giseleWe were lucky enough to score an interview with some lovely ladies, Nikki and Riawna, from the Ken Paves Salon in Hollywood. Between the two of them, they have tons of experience, an amazing knowledge bank on the topic, and a crazy client list to boot (think Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, and Eva Longoria). So I rolled what we got from these two into a week's worth of tips so you can look like you just walked out of the Ken Paves Salon.

We're pretty sure nearly every woman has dreamed of having Gisele's long golden mane of tousled hair. So sexy! And, surprisingly, so easy too! Here's what Nikki and Riawna had to say about getting Gisele's beachy look without styling tools.

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Extensions Are Bad For Hair - StyleLIES

Filed under: Hair Care, Style Lies, Hair Cut and Style

extensionsMost times the word extension parallels the word weave which evokes images of horrible, fake hair on fried, damaged heads. But after consulting with extension gurus Nikki and Riawna, who hail from the famous Ken Paves Salon, we learned that this is far from the truth. The styling team, who do extensions for Hollywood stars like Lindsay Lohan, say that extensions of wrongfully gotten a bad rap. So we're here to turn this extensions myth around once and for all.

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5 Top Secret Celeb Stylist Tips - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Hair Care, Style Tip of the Day

giseleWe were lucky enough to score an interview with some lovely ladies, Nikki and Riawna, from the Ken Paves Salon in Hollywood. Between the two of them, they have tons of experience, an amazing knowledge bank on the topic, and a crazy client list to boot (think Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, and Eva Longoria). So I rolled what we got from these two into a week's worth of tips so you can look like you just walked out of the Ken Paves Salon.

While I learned plenty from Nikki and Riawna during our interview, what I really wanted to know was their personal styling secrets. From dry shampoo to "twisties," the girls certainly shared the wealth. They dished on their top five styling secrets and then some.

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Get a Salon Blowout At Home - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day, Hair Cut and Style

jessica simpsonWe were lucky enough to score an interview with some lovely ladies, Nikki and Riawna, from the Ken Paves Salon in Hollywood. Between the two of them, they have tons of experience, an amazing knowledge bank on the topic, and a crazy client list to boot (think Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, and Eva Longoria). So I rolled what we got from these two into a week's worth of tips so you can look like you just walked out of the Ken Paves Salon.

How many times have you had a salon blowout that made your day, only to find that the next day, you couldn't achieve the same look? Yeah, me too. But after speaking with Nikki and Riawna, I took the bull by the horns. Err, my hair by the brush, and got to work. Voila! A gorgeous blowout that looked like nothing I'd ever achieved before. So what brilliant advice did Nikki and Riawna give that had me looking flawless?

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Get Lindsay Lohan's Look - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Hair Care, Style Tip of the Day

lindsay lohanWe were lucky enough to score an interview with some lovely ladies, Nikki and Riawna, from the Ken Paves Salon in Hollywood. Between the two of them, they have tons of experience, an amazing knowledge bank on the topic, and a crazy client list to boot (think Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, and Eva Longoria). So I rolled what we got from these two into a week's worth of tips so you can look like you just walked out of the Ken Paves Salon.

Lindsay Lohan's long hair is one of her most recognizable features (aside from her beauty, curves, and much gossiped love life of course). Nikki and Riawna, the Ken Paves Salon Great Lengths extension power team, are the hands behind Lindsay's long, gorgeous locks. So just how do they keep Lindsay's hair looking right?

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Iman Talks Makeup With StyleList

Filed under: Interviews

iman

Iman. When we first got the chance to interview her, we were sure she would be cool (after all she is David Bowie's wife). But we had no idea what a wealth of information she would be on everything beauty and style. She even admitted to us that she uses concealer to hide "a multitude of sins." Plus she's super composed and she even threw in a few jokes for good measure. Who knew Iman, the supermodel of all supermodels, was so sweet, accessible, and funny, and has the same skin woes as us mere mortals?

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Lose 5 Pounds Instantly With Chiseled Cheeks - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Cosmetics, Style Tip of the Day, Beauty Tips

kim kardashianIt's as easy as 1-2-3 to get a more defined jawline and cheeks that will leave pals saying, "Wow you look great! How'd you lose the weight?" But you don't need to divulge your true secret – contouring powders that work like Slim Fast.

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FOC Jeans: Soft. Organic. Perfect.

Filed under: Jeans, Interviews

jeansFOC jeans. Interesting name, right? Upon first glance it reminds us of a naughty word. But the brand is, literally, milder than you might think. Organic in fact. And the advice they give – even better. Learn how a girl with a booty can shrink it and what cut is perfect for those that want to emphasize theirs.

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The KGB Knows Everything - The Fashion Secret Service

Filed under: Style in the News, Daily Obsession, Must Haves

The KGB (not really)Googling can be so time-consuming. If only there were someone to do it for us. Oh wait! The KGB!

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Get the Sandra Bullock Look

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Dresses, Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends, Get the Look

Sandra Bullock at the 2008 Golden Globe Awards
We absolutely love the way Sandra Bullock looked last night at the 2008 Golden Globe Awards. Love. Read on for a closer examination and tips on how to look as fresh and fabulous as she does above.

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How to Dazzle Tonight - New Year's Eve

Filed under: Holiday Style, Ask StyleList, Style Tip of the Day

Glamness.Happy New Year's Eve! It's your chance to start over. Reinvent yourself for 2009, and start at the New Year's Eve party!

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Drowned Rat Hair Help

Filed under: Ask StyleList, Hair Care, Beauty Tips, Hair Cut and Style

Hair drama.Yesterday we got this question from a reader:

I need help for very thin, very straight, and extra baby fine hair. Or shall I say, has all the negatives in type of hair except frizz. I am looking for help and not able to find any. Even past hairdressers are at a loss. I know I am not the only one out here that has gone through life looking like a drowned rat.

Of course you're not!

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Three Looks from One Color Palette

Filed under: Cosmetics, Beauty Tips

Three Looks from One Color Palette

    You don't have to carry around a giant make up kit to get a variety of looks. This week Mezhgan shows you how to get three different looks with the four colors in her the sultry (me) palette. Light, easy, fast and you're good to go!

    Look one: Quick Pick Me Up
    Are you burning the candle at both ends? Get the bright-eyed look by following these four steps.

    Model: Tonia Green
    Photographer: zaazphotography
    Makeup artist: Mezhgan
    Products: me by (me)zhgan:
    the sultry (me) palette
    divine (me): aubergine with slight shimmer
    mysterious (me) - matte black
    irresistibly (me) - light beige shimmer
    stylish (me) - matte brown

    Before and After
    Today's lovely model Tonia has the Quick Pick Me look on the right. See how awake and together that right side looks?

    Model: Tonia Green
    Photographer: zaazphotography
    Makeup artist: Mezhgan
    Products: me by (me)zhgan:
    the sultry (me) palette
    divine (me): aubergine with slight shimmer
    mysterious (me) - matte black
    irresistibly (me) - light beige shimmer
    stylish (me) - matte brown

    Look two: Work Casual/Daytime
    To give this look a little more polish and definition, use the same palette and follow these four steps.

    Model: Tonia Green
    Photographer: zaazphotography
    Makeup artist: Mezhgan
    Products: me by (me)zhgan:
    the sultry (me) palette
    divine (me): aubergine with slight shimmer
    mysterious (me) - matte black
    irresistibly (me) - light beige shimmer
    stylish (me) - matte brown

    Before and After
    Again we have the before and after on Tonia. On the right she still has the "Quick Pick Me Up" combination. On the left, she has a more defined look with the "Work/Casual Daytime" steps.

    Model: Tonia Green
    Photographer: zaazphotography
    Makeup artist: Mezhgan
    Products: me by (me)zhgan:
    the sultry (me) palette
    divine (me): aubergine with slight shimmer
    mysterious (me) - matte black
    irresistibly (me) - light beige shimmer
    stylish (me) - matte brown

    Before and After
    Here's another view of the added color on the left for the "Work/Casual Daytime" look.

    Model: Tonia Green
    Photographer: zaazphotography
    Makeup artist: Mezhgan
    Products: me by (me)zhgan:
    the sultry (me) palette
    divine (me): aubergine with slight shimmer
    mysterious (me) - matte black
    irresistibly (me) - light beige shimmer
    stylish (me) - matte brown

    Look three: Smoky Glam
    To get the glamorous smoky eye look that everyone wants for parties and nights out on the town, follow these four steps.

    Model: Tonia Green
    Photographer: zaazphotography
    Makeup artist: Mezhgan
    Products: me by (me)zhgan:
    the sultry (me) palette
    divine (me): aubergine with slight shimmer
    mysterious (me) - matte black
    irresistibly (me) - light beige shimmer
    stylish (me) - matte brown

    Before and After
    Here you can see the dramatic look of the "Smoky Glam" on the left. On the right, Tonia has the more subtle "Work Casual/Daytime". See how easy it is to get three looks with a single four-color palette!

    Model: Tonia Green
    Photographer: zaazphotography
    Makeup artist: Mezhgan
    Products: me by (me)zhgan:
    the sultry (me) palette
    divine (me): aubergine with slight shimmer
    mysterious (me) - matte black
    irresistibly (me) - light beige shimmer
    stylish (me) - matte brown

How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    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.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    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.

    Photo: eBay

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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.

    Rachel Been, AOL

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

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    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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