Cosmetic Makeovers - Show and Tell - Before and after celebrity cosmetic surgery and beauty makeovers

Marissa Mayer as Glamour Woman

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:40:06 -0700

Marissa Mayer has been chosen as one of Glamour Magazine's women of the year. She's a senior VP at Google and was one of the first employees there. She plays a key role in setting Google's look and feel (and overall aesthetics). See Glamour's list of other women of the year here.

Knitting is Sexy?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:14:38 -0700

Here's an unusual project to 'change the face of knitting'. See the video below where women talk about the meditative aspects of knitting and how it helps them feel accomplished. This project also involves a 'Knitting is Sexy' calendar. The objective is to showcase the beauty of an age-old craft.

Futuristic Chic for Spring 2010

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:22:59 -0700

See the video below where Lesley Scott discusses fashion for Spring 2010, and dubs the new trend as "Futuristic Chic". She says "it's very Blade Runner'y, very tough, and in some cases, quite androgynous."

The image above is from Rodarte's Spring 2010 slideshow at Style.com.

The Good Hair Movie

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:18:26 -0700

For an interesting discussion of the movie "Good Hair", see Anthea Butler's review. Here is an excerpt;

Apart from being a good film, Good Hair had a religious subtext that is important to look at within the context of the study of religion. You see, most of the “weave hair” ... comes from the practice of tonsure, or ritual haircutting, in Hinduism. The sacrifice of hair to the gods is the source of much of the human hair business in the United States. In fact, Rock’s documentary informs us that the hair cut for temple sacrifices is now the number one export out of India. The fact that tonsure, a religious act, has turned into a profiteering scheme is remarkable. But there also exist unscrupulous people who are stealing women’s hair, either while they sleep or in movie theaters where their braids or hair hang over the seats; while a woman is enjoying the latest from Bollywood, someone is cutting her hair and exporting it to be sold in Los Angeles.

Face Paint is Scary?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:58:43 -0600

We might want to think twice before applying a lot of face paint on our kids this Halloween.

Some children's face paints contain lead, a neurotoxin that can harm the brain at low doses, according to new product tests documented in a report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a national coalition of nonprofit health and environmental groups.

In some of the paints tested, the lab identified the heavy metals nickel, cobalt and chromium, which are skin allergens, even in products labeled "non-toxic" and "hypoallergenic."

Because these metals are not listed on product labels, parents shopping for Halloween makeup have no way of knowing which products are safe. The only way to know if a cosmetic product contains lead or other heavy metals is to test the product at a laboratory, which the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics did for this report at a cost of $270.00 per sample.

"Parents should not have to worry that face paint contains lead and other hazardous substances," said Lisa Archer, national coordinator of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics at the Breast Cancer Fund and a co-author of the report, "Pretty Scary."

Halloween Makeup - Egyptian Queen Look

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:31:18 -0600

Here's a good idea for a home-made Halloween costume. See how to create an Egyptian Queen makeup look and headband in the video tutorial below.

Paris Hilton on the Celebrity Styler

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:57:11 -0600

Wow, how many units of the Celebrity Styler will have to be sold to pay Paris Hilton for this glowing review of the flat iron/rotating curling iron product? See the video below.

Smoothies Shapewear by DNKY

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:35:45 -0600

For those who want to show their shapewear underwear off to the world, DNKY is coming out with a new shapewear product called 'Smoothies'. They're available in some psychedelic colors. They come in bike short, high waist bike short and Capri styles. By early next year, you'll see them being sold in the hosiery departments for $15.

A New Species for the 21st Century?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:04:25 -0600

Is this the new look for the 21st century? Are more and more women going to go and get their noses shrunk, and their breasts and lips blown up?

Shown here is Shauna Sand, age 38, mother of three, and a Playboy playmate thirteen years ago.

Virtual Clothing is a Big Deal

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:30:55 -0600

People in the US spent a whopping one billion dollars on virtual goods in 2009. This virtual shopping habit is expected to grow 60% higher in 2010.

A lot of this spending is by teenage girls who want to dress up their avatars on sites like IMVU, Meez, and IAC's Zwinky's.

See a promo example from IMVU in the video clip below;

Sela Ward at Age 53

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:52:33 -0600

Here's Sela Ward on a magazine cover at age 53. In the video clip below she discusses her experience starring in the new movie, "The Stepfather".

A few years ago Ward wrote a charming memoir about her rise from small town Southern girl to Hollywood celebrity; Homesick: A MemoirShe wrote this book in her early 40's (her youngest of two children was born when she was 42) and here's what Publishers Weekly had to say about it;

Tyra Banks Talks About Her Swimsuit

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:17:37 -0600

Here's a video clip from the Tyra Banks show last year where she discusses her swimsuit shoot and how a couple of unflattering photos were picked up by the tabloids and they claimed she had gained 40 pounds although she had only gone from 150 to 160 pounds.

Hairstyles for Face Shapes

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:28:44 -0600

Here are some good tips for how to choose a hairstyle based on your face shape. There are four basic face shapes; round, oval, square and heart shaped.

A Plastic Surgery Beauty Contest

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:21:10 -0600

Someone in Hungary has organized the first ever beauty contest where plastic surgery is a requirement for the contestants. It's being billed as Miss Plastic Hungary 2009. And botox, lip enhancements, or collagen injections don't count. It has to be surgery that involves anaesthetic. Breast implants, nose jobs and face lifts were sought. Eighteen contestants were selected and the happy winner (a 22 year old hostess) won a new apartment. The surgeons who operated on the top three winning contestants also won prizes. Some of the contestants were reportedly strippers by profession, but a few other professions were also represented.

See the contestants in the video below. No doubt this marketing concept will be copied elsewhere soon. It's getting a lot of attention in the press today.

Good Hair with Chris Rock

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:24:26 -0600

Here's a clip from the new film "Good Hair" where Chris Rock asks African-American women "What's in Your Hair Right Now?" It seems weaves are very popular. "The flat hair business is a nine billion dollar annual business."

New - Black Barbies

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:12:22 -0600

Mattel has finally created a new line of barbies called the "So In Style" line featuring three black barbies of various skin tones. Each of the barbies has a little sister. See the AP story here.

Anti-Aging Creams can Increase Cancer Risk

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:16:28 -0600

Your face cream could be increasing your chance of getting cancer. The Chairman of the US Cancer Prevention Coalition says that ingredients found in some of these creams can cause cancer. This would include AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids) and limonene.

Many products claiming to rid skin of wrinkles and fine lines actually strip away the protective top layer and leave it vulnerable to sun damage and dangerous toxins, according to Dr Sam Epstein, chairman of the US Cancer Prevention Coalition.

He said the active ingredient alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), found in many leading brands of face cream, were “probably the most dangerous cosmetic products on the market”.

Read the full story at Anti-ageing creams 'increase cancer risk'. Photo via

Kids Halloween Costume Ideas 2009

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:51:27 -0600

Check out more fun kids Halloween costumes in the video below.

Ten Ways to Wear a Scarf

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:34:27 -0600

In this video Dulce Candy shows us some great ideas on the many different ways to wear scarves of different sizes and shapes.

A Free Cosmetic Surgery Magazine in Manhattan

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:35:56 -0600

A new free magazine just launched in Manhattan. It's the "New York City IMAGE Magazine: The Magazine For Enhanced Beauty and Wellness." This bimonthly mag features articles written by New York City cosmetic surgeons, cosmetic dentists, dermatologists, chiropractors, nutritionists, optometrists, fitness club owners, spas and salons, makeup artists, and other beauty and health professionals. You'll be seeing it at participating doctors' offices, salons, spas, fitness clubs, and in free-standing boxes on some Manhattan streets.

Sexy Halloween Costumes

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:10:34 -0600

If you are of that frame of mind to want to dress up in a sexy Halloween costume this year, here are some exceptionally good ideas.

Eyebrow Shaping Tutorial

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:56:07 -0600

Here's a tutorial on how to shape your eyebrows. Professional makeup artist Vinnetta Scrivo tells us that the most common problem is that people overpluck their eyebrows and then end up with very thin eyebrows, or eyebrows that start too far from the center of the face. So whatever you do, {a do not overpluck your eyebrows http://cosmetic-makeovers.com/2007/03/08/eyebrow-tattooing-for-over-plucked-eyebrows} because they never really grow back as before.

Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids 2009

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:47:24 -0600

The Halloween season is upon us. Check out this fab video to see some Halloweeen costume ideas for kids. Shown here are Darth Vader, Hans Solo, Anakin Skywalker, Stormtrooper, Commander Cody, Yoda, Padme Amidala and R2D2. Watch it in High Def. The original music accompanying this video is incredible!

Plastic Surgeons Meet in Seattle

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0600

{g http://www.portseattle.org/images/about/tourism/Mtn-Needle_sml.jpg}Over 5,000 plastic surgeons will arrive in Seattle on October 23rd for the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. You will see them in the bars and restaurants around the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. Some of the titillating presentations they will be discussing include;

* Breast Augmentation with Liposuctioned Fat

* Achieving Predictable Outcomes in Buttock Rejuvenation

* Breast Reconstruction Managing Flap Reconstruction

* Carcinoma and Hyperplasia in Breast Reduction Surgery

Madonna on Letterman

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:56:40 -0600

Here are some very entertaining clips from Madonna's latest appearance on the David Letterman show. She says she'd rather get run over by a train than ever marry again. Then her and Letterman go have a pizza at a pizza joint downstairs.

Yoga Fun

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:29:36 -0600

Check out this fun video of a couple performing their Yoga acrobatics ('yogabatics') at a Lululemon retail store.

Colon Cleaning: Does it Work?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:32:52 -0600

There's a good article about the colon cleansing fad in today's Wall Street Journal;

Does your colon really need cleansing?

Few issues divide the worlds of conventional and alternative medicine quite so starkly.

According to a profusion of Web sites, clinics and wellness spas, the typical American diet of processed foods, pharmaceuticals, stress and lack of exercise is clogging up our lower intestinal tracts, leaving them inflamed and lined with waste—and leaking toxins into the body that cause problems ranging from headaches and chronic fatigue to arthritis and cellulite. All that "stubborn fecal matter" also contributes to bulging bellies and expanding waistlines, cleansing proponents claim.

Read the rest at Does Your Colon Really Need Cleaning?

Hairstyles: Best Ponytails

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:18:04 -0600

Here's a great instructional video for how to create three different types of ponytails. The first is the most casual style, the second is a more formal, elegant style and the third is side-swept. Check out Fabio's great ponytail tips;

Celebrity Nose Jobs

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:47:44 -0600

Here's a video showing before and after photos of many celebs who've had a nose job.

Foods for Healthy Hair

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:58:58 -0600

Here's an informative video about the foods you can eat to get shiny, healthy hair and nails.

Romance in Istanbul

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:40:32 -0600

Well, this is slightly off topic, but it's the most incredible tourism video we've ever seen. Here is a very romantic and magical view of Istanbul.

PS, wait till 0.45 seconds into the three minute video to start seeing the special effects. (The last one minute is the most stunning);

See also an iPhone app of the best 7 city tourist videos for Europe.

Brigitte Bardot Turns 75

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:25:40 -0600

Brigitte Bardot turns 75 this week. Bardot was the bombshell of the 1950's and 60's. There are a couple of fun articles about how she led her life and on her unique style of beauty here and here.

Tighten That Belly

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:34:47 -0600

Here's a great instructional video for an exercise to tighten the lower belly. It helps pull in the abdominal muscles.

See a couple of other great abs exercises here.

40 Reasons Not to Have Kids

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:38:01 -0600

Corinne Maier wrote a best-seller in France a couple of years ago about why she might not have kids if she got to do it all again. She's the mother of two kids and the book caused a bit of a sensation in France. Now it's been translated into English and it's one of the top-selling books on Amazon right now. Here's some reasons to not have kids;

•You will lose touch with your friends
•Your sex life will be over
•Children cost a fortune
•Child-rearing is endless drudgery
•Vacations will be nightmares
•You’ll lose your identity and become just “mom” or “dad”
•Your children will become mindless drones of capitalism
•The planet’s already overcrowded
•Your children will inevitably disappoint you

See more about No Kids: 40 Good Reasons Not to Have Children

A Makeover at the Bar

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:52:47 -0600

Here's an unusually good ad where one man sees his ideal of beauty, but only after a beer or two.