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We’re just a week away from Santa’s big arrival, which  means that your skin is really starting to feel the effects of the cold winter chill.   A fabulous treat to a day spa for deep skin moisturizing would be great, but who has the time or the money.

So if you’re ready for a quick little “pick me up” for your skin, try this great little technique that is certain to have your skin softer than a baby’s bottom just in time for the holiday.

Next time you step into the shower, take with you a small plastic travel bottle filled with Olive Oil straight from your kitchen.  After shampooing your hair, and maybe while waiting for your conditioner to do its trick, rub a little of the oil into your skin, paying extra attention to the areas that dry out quickest elbows, knees and  hands.  And with what is left on your hands, dab your cheeks, forehead and chin.  These areas tend to get dry and flaky in winter, so a little extra help will always work wonders.

Once you step out of the shower, finish off with a nice dose of your favorite body moisturizer and enjoy your silky smooth skin.  You’ll feel like you stepped out of the spa, yet your wallet will have survived.

Other than moisturizing, you may be wondering if Olive Oil has any lingering benefits for skin?  Well, I’m so glad you asked or at least I think you would have.  Olive Oil contains a natural moisturizer, called squalene.  Sebum is what makes our skin too greasy, but squalene has the incredible ability of regulating its secretion. This means that, when used on your skin, the sebum will be reduced, and you will experience less skin problems than before.

Another nutrient that exists in Olive Oil is chlorophyll. This helps a great deal in healing wounds and other scars.  Acne also tends to subside in the presence of Olive Oil.  But remember, a little goes a long way.

So the next time you stock up on the E.V.O.O. for the kitchen, don’t forget a small bottle for the shower as well!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne 

Nothing turns heads quicker than a sexy hairdo for a fancy occasion. But with the busy schedules most Divas are working these days, going from daytime corporate wonder woman to nighttime red carpet Glam girl can be a bit challenging.  Here are a few easy ways to make your girl Friday “do” turn heads on the red carpet.

BASIC PONYTAIL: The basic ponytail is such a versatile do.  You can where it to the ball-field, the gym, the office and even on the red carpet.  Different variations will make it transition quite easily.

• Try a mid ponytail with a side part sleeked back for a great corporate daytime look.  Transition to night by pulling out a section on the side with the most hair [from the ear forward].  Add a nice flip with a large barrel curling iron to add a sexy sweep.  Pair it with a beautiful drop earring and your “Do” made the quick change in less than 5 minutes.

BASIC CHIGNON: One of my favorite looks!  This can be a sleek daytime look but can become a sexy “messy do” in just a few quick minutes.

• Start with a low chignon for daytime.  Avoid using too much product to sleek it back [this will make it easier to take out sections later].
• For a quick change to night time, pull out small strands on both sides of your face.  Curl loosely and allow them to fall to the sides creating cascading curls around your face.  Don’t worry if the bun has become a little messy….you can even pull out small strands, curl with a large barrel curling iron, then twist and pin around the bun to create soft curls.

A SLEEK BUN OR FRENCH TWIST: A beautiful slicked back “do” in either a bun or french twist can be completely transformed by the addition of accessories.

• A gorgeous Broach can become the highlight of your “Do” instantly.  Slide a bobby pin where you want the broach to be, then slide the pin of the broach through the bobby pin.  Adorn a French twist by choosing a long broach that can sit into the fold of the twist.  This is a great way to add a little “bling” to your “do”.  Add a pair of lovely long drop earrings and you’ve dressed up a daytime “do” that is sure to turn heads.

Whatever hairstyle you choose for your night-time gala work that Red Carpet like you own it!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

The busy holiday season finds most of us in a rush.  Parties, shopping, baking,  dinner and lunch dates with those we see once a year can all lead to a lack of sleep and sluggish looking skin.  No time for a trip to your favorite facialist to make sure you’re looking your best?  Well, have no fear, a facial pick-me-up can be done right in the privacy of your own bathroom. 

Convenient parking, very reasonable price, no tip required and no appointment necessary!

Here are my tips for making sure your skin is glowing this holiday season:

STEP 1:  Give your skin a power wash.  My favorite go-to products for squeaky clean skin- Exuviance Purifying Cleansing Gel paired with a Skin Chamois will rid your skin of all dirt and makeup.

STEP 2: Exfoliate! If you know Ms Buzz well, then you know that my favorite scrub lies in the cupboards of your kitchen- SUGAR!  Grab a spoonful of sugar and mix it with a couple drops of warm water in the palm of your hand to create a nice paste.  Gently work it over your skin in circular upward motions for a minute.  Then rinse with lukewarm water.  If your skin is seriously dry, mix the sugar with a couple drops of Olive Oil instead.

STEP 3: Apply a Mask!  This is my VERY favorite at home mask recipe for skin-

• Ingredients
  2 teaspoons cooked or canned pumpkin, pureed
  one-half teaspoon honey (humectant, regenerative)
  one-quarter  teaspoon milk (alpha hydroxy acid, enzymes digest skin cells)   NOTE:  For Dry skin- Add one-quarter teaspoon Heavy Cream (great moisturizing capabilities) For Oily skin- Add one-quarter teaspoon Apple Cider (alpha hydroxy acid- regulates ph)

STEP 4: End all of your at home facials with a heavy dose of RICH CREAM.  You need to lock in the moisture to combat the dryness of overheated homes and buildings and exposure to the tough winter air.  My favorite thick rich cream is PepToxyl Wrinkle Relaxing Creme.  A combination of peptides that work to increase collagen and elastin production while delivering a heavy dose of moisture.  And it’s paraben free so you can feel good while using it!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

• Holiday Gift Ideas
• Must Have Holiday Red Lipstick 

Sofia Vergara at the premiere of the movie “New Year’s Eve” held at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California

How To Get The Look………Courtesy of Andi Scarbrough of Byu-Ti Salon/LA

On towel dried hair, apply a medium hold styling gel like Nourishing Nectar, from Pureology’s Colour Stylist collection, focus on root and mid-shafts. On the ends of your hair, apply a thermal protective serum (I love Pureology’s SuperSmooth Elixir).

And choosing the right formula- should it be glossy, or creamy? YIKES!  What’s a girl to do with all these choices.  Well, we know that the holidays  are a busy time, and picking out the perfect RED just got easier.

Glam Girl Matte

Mattes are back ladies- and in a BIG way!  Gone are the drying formulas of years gone by.  GLAM GIRL is packed with moisturizing nutrients like Squalene and Vitamin E  so they keep your lips soft and sexy while creating that beautiful matte look.  AND they have the PERFECT RED!  Red Carpet Red  is a bold true red, just perfect for your Holiday needs.

So try a Matte red this holiday season, and keep heads turning your way!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

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Holiday time and gift giving.  Sometimes not such an easy task.  The holidays are filled with parties, get togethers, gift exchanges and the often dreaded task of trying to pick out the PERFECT gift for everyone on your list.

Well look no further for a GREAT gift she surely doesn’t have yet!  The Painted Lady creates these whimsical nightshirts that are one of our favorite finds!  Available in many themes, they are conversation pieces in themselves.

Pair it with a nice bubble bath or body lotion and you’ve got a gift fit for the Diva in us all!  Check out the CHOCOLOATE LOVERS  nightshirt, and don’t miss the SHOE LOVER!  Great Holiday gifts- but hurry over, they sell out EVERY year!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

Holiday makeup doesn’t always have to match the tinsel. At the Trevor Project’s Annual Benefit in Hollywood, Dianna Agron turned heads with her sleek pompadour and rust-colored eyeshadow.

We loved the departure from the traditional gilded hue, and how the unique shade made her green eyes pop.

If you don’t have a rust colored eye shadow in your beauty arsenal you can sweep a warm brown shadow over your lids to create a similar look, and be sure to blend out any harsh lines. Apply mascara, but use a minimal amount of eyeliner so you don’t take away from the shadow’s effect. The result is effortless and unexpected—not overdone.

The Girls in the BSW Beauty Dept

Do you love , love, love jewelry? And have you been naughty or nice this year?  Well, if you said yes to either, because naughty can be good too, then we have a giveaway you definitely don’t want to miss!  The Bender Sisters have teamed up with Kate Bosworth and jewelmint to give away the most amazing holiday gift package ever.

Fashion icon Kate Bosworth and Hollywood’s stylist of the year, Cher Coulter have teamed up to bring you the ultimate in affordable luxury with their member-only jewelry club, jewelmint.

What’s so amazing about jewelmint? Well for starter’s, how about personalized jewelry designed by Kate Bosworth for just $29.99 when you become a member.

And get Personalized Jewelry Recommendations from Kate Bosworth, and Award-Winning Stylist Cher Coulter.  Jewelmint brings you the latest jewelry trends by your favorite trendsetters for just $29.99 a piece!   Indulge your passion for designer jewelry without breaking your budget.

Look at these beautiful earrings.  Now imagine them on your own ears….gorgeous, we know.

To win your $250 in gorgeous jewelry, take a stroll over to jewelmint and pick out your favorite pieces.  Then swing by BeautyStyleWatch and leave a comment and include your must have designs by Kate and Cher.

That’s it and we’ll do the rest, but before we head off to do our own shopping on jewelmint, check out all of these super fab pieces that you might want to add to your list.

This super giveaway ends on Monday December 12th, 2011. We will contact the lucky winner by email so make sure you include it when leaving a comment.

Happy holidays!

The Bender Sisters at BSW