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Shout out to Anne and J-Law for scoring their statues!!! Thanks to these lovely ladies, we’re obsessed all over again with pulling off the confident glam look required to successfully strut with red carpet purpose. Bottom line? It’s all in the details (you know, the parts that DON’T break the bank)…

Wanna get leggy? Keep you pins looking’ smooth and tight — Hanes does sheer, opaque, lacey and beyond! They can also give ya’ the all-important lift from underneath (ComfortFlex Fit Bra? Best Supporting Garment — Everyone needs it.)

Dove has you covered in the locks department — keep your color all a’dazzle and tame your elegant waves with Color Care Daily Treatment Conditioner and Nourishing Curls Whipped Cream Mousse. (And don’t be nervous about heading out sleeveless as many screen-babes have taught us to do — Dove literally makes a “go sleeveless” deodorant — check it!)

Sleeveless done right! Such a charmer… Jennifer Lawrence, we love you!

Really, the only thing left to do is put your best face forward. And how easy with bronzer, blusher, and stain a la sun kissed and glowy — Physicians Formulas Sext Booster Sexy Glow line averages under $14, and you can find it everywhere!

Another way to glow? From within. Anne was the picture of perfect poise at the Oscars

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Looking for a fast and sleek way to tame an unruly mane? Trust us — go for a pony! What other fix-it for the long-tressed vixen can go from sleek and sophisticated to fresh and fun with the turn of a head? (Hint: NONE) It’s easy-peasy, girlies! And we saw just HOW simple (with a little help from Conair) backstage at Fashion Week…

Step 1: Smooth out your locks with a Conair infinitiPRO flat iron

Step 2: pull it up (or back) into a ponytail, wrap a section of strands around the elastic, and secure!

Step 3: Start turning heads!

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Award season is on, lovelies! It’s that time of year when we look to the red carpet for a one-stop lesson in all things trending, and the Golden Globes did not disappoint! We’ve got the lowdown on the go-to gowns and glorious glows our fave stars rocked. First up? The fashion.

With endless cuts and styles, one color had a standout night: ravishing red. Jennifer Lawrence, Claire Danes, Marion Cotillard (the list goes on…) all made major statements in the bold hue.

New mom Claire Danes in a stunning red Versace

Zooey Deschanel went strapless in Oscar de la Renta

Another favored shade? White. And there was nothing basic about it. We’re talking sparkle and flash! Heidi Klum and Hayden Panettiere are two shining examples of how embellishments can jazz up winter whites in a major way.

Heidi shimmered in a one-sleeved Alexandre Vauthier

Hayden opted for a beaded Roberto Cavalli

Next, the skinny on the skin! Old Hollywood glamour made a comeback — natural tones, understated make-up and flowing side-sweeps all nodded to an updated yesteryear, as did the exception to the minimalist rule — those pouts a’poppin’ in deep wine and coral red stains (think va-va-voom, not vampy.) And everyone went for the glow — we saw healthy shines all over, from cheekbones to wavy locks, right down to the stems!

J-Lo got the side wave ‘n glow down

Jessica Alba worked some major lip

Wanna get it going on, no statue required? Our friends at LifeMinute.tv sat down with Fashion and Beauty expert Stacey Cox for some DIY tips on how you too can glam it up Globes-style. We got a look at two ready-to-wear gowns we swear we saw right on the carpet, both available at David’s Bridal! And how about these for prep-time pro-tips: Wash with super-gentle Cetaphil® for a no residue, all radiant finish. And if you draw attention with a dark lip, make sure those pearly whites are gleaming — Crest 3D Whitestrips do the trick in just 2 hours! Find both at your local drugstore.

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Folks, wanna feed your skin? Over here at AOP, we are loving the new USDA-approved organic skincare line from Nourish! It’s all about the three C’s — chemical, cruelty and concern free. From washes and polishes to lotions and body butters, we’re slathering on a steady diet of antioxidants, smoothers and soothers in some serious scent combos like Fresh Fig, Lavender Mint and Almond Vanilla. We can’t stop dipping into the shea-packed body butters for instant cuticle-split-end-Winter-elbow fixes — it takes the all-natural multi-tasker crown, fo sho. Dig the eco-pretty packaging, too! Stock up on the full range at Ulta, starting at a wallet-friendly 10 bucks.

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Not just for your ears, ladies. I seriously use Q-tips for all things, beauty related. DIY manicures, applying eye makeup, lip stain…the list is really endless.

I did a polka dot mani the other day and the Q-tips were ESSENTIAL. Super cheap and always around the house, amaze.

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Neutrogena has always been on the top of my beauty list and this product is pretty incredible. The Neutrogena® ‘s Rapid Wrinkle Repair™ line is amazing, a few of my friends have also tried it and saw visible results in a week.

It’s super silky and feels great on …not greasy like some other moisturizers I’ve used in the past. Also, I really needed something that would brighten my skin and this did the trick. HUGE fan!

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Mother’s Day is next weekend and our Mom’s deserve the best, don’t they? My Momma loves great beauty products and Ulta is one of my favorite places to shop…no brainer. I found some really adorable and affordable gifts, yay…wanted to share.

Mother, Daughter manicures are so much fun and  Ulta’s 5-piece Nail Lacquer Collection (below) is only $9.95! Sold.

They also have exclusive Smashbox Shades Of Fame Reflection Lip Gloss Kit, $29
 that I had to grab for her. Just a touch of glam, that’s all she needs!

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Not a fan of these April showers, thankfully I am starting to pack for a much needed vacation this weekend. Hitting the beach, which is pretty much my favorite thing to do, although preparing…not so much. Seriously, I’ve gone through countless razors, looking for a good one, decided to try Schick® Xtreme3® it has a flexible, triple blade which makes for a really smooth result. Best part is, they came out with this eco-friendly razor, Xtreme3® Eco™ 100 % recycled plastic in it’s handle, and 100 percent post-consumer paper for  packaging.

Loving it, bring on the beach!

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So excited spring is finally here, although I am in desperate need of a tan! I don’t see a beach in my near future, so I have been on the hunt for an amazing bronzer to brighten things up. Enter, Physicians Formula®, they just came out this amaze new line of makeup,  bronzer, blush and lipgloss, called Happy Booster™, it is EVERYTHING, people.  Totally gives my face the sun- kissed look I want and its designed to enhance your mood on top of it, such a score. Its really affordable which is an added bonus.

Courtesy of: LifeMinute.tv

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With the unexpected warmer weather this winter season, it’s got me thinking a bit more about my carbon foot print and how I should start treading a little lighter on the planet. Maybe all that global warming talk was real 🙂 So I’m taking small steps, starting with my shampoo. Pantene has just come out with their Nature Fusion shampoo and conditioner packaging that’s made with 59% sugarcane derived plastic which uses less fossil fuel.

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