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Cindy Crawford's Untouched Lingerie Pic Makes Every Woman's Day (PHOTO)

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Post by Lisa Fogarty.

Supermodel Cindy Crawford is 49. For decades, she has looked amazing in clothing and equally as amazing in swimsuits, lingerie, and while posing naked in Playboy. But while so many of her peers continue to appear in magazines and on billboards completely retouched and looking as if they haven't aged a second since 1992, Cindy is making headlines for posing in underwear and a bra—and—sound the alarm—the photo is not photoshopped.

Crawford posed for the photo in December 2013 for Marie Claire magazine's Mexico/Latin America edition and mentioned in her interview that she thinks it's important to feel comfortable in your skin, no matter what age you are. Unlike so many other celebs who preach this mantra, the mom of two teens (Presley, 15, and Kaia, 13) actually proved she means what she says.

ITV News Anchor Charlene White tweeted the untouched photo of the model, who was 47 at the time this pic was snapped:

L-O-V-E.

Of course, Twitter users have expressed various opinions of this photo. Some have been kind to Cindy; others, not so much.

Personally, I don't think Cindy has to pose in lingerie anymore because she has already been down that road and has OWNED it. But, if she feels comfortable in her bra and panties and wants the world to know how she really looks, I say: more power to her.

More from The Stir: Cindy Crawford Says Losing Those Last 5 Pounds Isn't Worth It -- AMEN!

Obviously, she isn't plastic-perfect, but she looks fantastic. And, 30 years after she dominated swimsuit magazines, she still owns it, mainly because she possesses the sexiest trait of all: confidence.

What do you think about Cindy Crawford's untouched lingerie photo?

 

Image via Splash News

Image via CharleneWhite/Twitter

 


Sarah Palin Stuns In Daughter Bristol's White Mini Dress On 'SNL' (PHOTO)

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Post by Michele Zipp.

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Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Show brought out the stars last night from Justin Timberlake to Robert DeNiro to Tina Fey and her best friend Sarah Palin. Yes, both ladies were in the house! But perhaps most memorable is the fact that Palin wore daughter Bristol's outfit on the red carpet -- a white mini dress with exposed shoulders.

The 51-year-old grandma looked incredible right down to her red pedicure peeking out of those heels as she walked the red carpet. A little bronzer goes a long way.

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That outfit?

It belongs to her daughter Bristol. Sarah told Us Weekly:

I'm wearing all Bristol! Everything I have, I borrowed from Bristol. Her [bag], her dress. It's something left over from Dancing With the Stars, but her shoes, she made me give her a deposit before I wore her shoes!

She was like, 'Mom, these are like red soles and you don't mess with them unless you're on the red carpet, otherwise you pay for them!'

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The shoes must be Louboutins. So fancy. Bristol wore the sparkly dress back in 2011 to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and clearly it was worth keeping. See? Sarah is showing her earthy side and recycling style. A dress this adorable deserves as many wears as possible. Mama Palin is looking good, but of course there are the haters saying she looks trashy and how dare she wear something from her daughter's closet. I'm putting politics aside here (politically speaking, I'm not a Palin fan), but I am a fan of her whole outfit for SNL 40. She's in great shape, and I love how the dress isn't too tight or too short. Even Tina Fey must have been proud.

What do you think of Palin wearing Bristol's dress?

 

Image via Briston Palin/Instagram; Splash News

Rande Gerber Tweets 'Perfect' Bikini Pic of Wife Cindy Crawford: But Why? (PHOTO)

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Post by Lisa Fogarty.

If anyone has anything negative to say about the untouched photo of model Cindy Crawford in lingerie that went viral this weekend, I wouldn't let her husband Rande Gerber find out about it! Just days after the world got a glimpse at his 49-year-old glorious wife's un-photoshopped body, the businessman and restaurant owner posted a picture of the supermodel wearing a bikini and looking ... a bit different from her untouched image. Coincidence?

Despite what anyone thinks of the mother of two's lingerie photo (which we thought was fabulous, by the way), Rande let it be known (without actually mentioning the viral pic) that he doesn't give a flip what we think and that he knows he has the hottest wife on the planet.

Here's the photo Rande posted to his Instagram:

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She got flowers and I got her. Happy Valentines Day @cindycrawford

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Cindy hasn't commented about the untouched photo, but I think Rande's message is clear: lay off my beautiful, model wife—who looks stunning in a bikini and if you need proof of that, here you go. Eat your hearts out.

More from The Stir: Cindy Crawford's Untouched Lingerie Pic Makes Every Woman's Day (PHOTO)

The optimist in me wants to believe this was Rande's intention and there was no other underlying motive there. He loves his wife and just felt like expressing it to the world. Or, maybe, Cindy was negatively affected by the attention her lingerie photo received and her spouse posted this one to take her mind off of it.

But, of course, there's always the possibility that Rande was embarrassed by the very real photo of his wife that leaked and he wanted to put this one out there to prove she's still got it. I'd hate to think that, after 17 years of marriage, he would be that superficial about her looks. But it is a teeny, tiny bit weird that this is the pic he chose to share so soon after the other photo was released AND that he hasn't exactly posted many other photos of his wife in bathing suits on his social media networking sites.

Why do you think Rande Gerber posted this bikini photo of wife Cindy Crawford?

 

Image via randegerber/Instagram

 

 

 

Jamie Dornan's Wife Amelia Warner Is Our Latest Girl Crush (PHOTOS)​

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Post by Maressa Brown.

amelia warner jamie dornan fifty shades premiereIf you've been following the Fifty Shades of Grey hoopla whatsoever, you've probably noticed how leads Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson are FAR from the most stunning, charismatic folks walking the red carpet lately! Jamie's wife, singer and former actress Amelia Warner, has been on the scene, too, and she's absolutely slaying us with her sense of style.

Take, for instance, this vibrant, strapless red and blue jacquard sheath she wore to the official premiere in Berlin last week. Paired with her pixie cut and berry lip -- BOOM, gorgeous. What a breath of fresh, colorful summer air, especially while everyone else turned out in black and white! (Not that we didn't also adore Jamie's dashing tux and Dakota's goddess-like gown!)

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More from The Stir: Dakota Johnson's '50 Shades' Premiere Dress Would Make Christian Grey Lose Control

At the Berlin Film Festival showing, the mom of one paired a totally sexy, red jumpsuit by Temperley London (a fave of Kate Middleton's!) with strappy blue sandals and a matching scarlet lip. Can you stay STUNNING?

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And let's not forget how she looked at the Golden Globes in an eggshell-colored tea-length dress with a pink feather hem, designed by Huishan Zhang. Also, those pointed coral suede pumps! Wow. It's no wonder she made best-dressed lists around the world!

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See, what's not to love?!

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Although Amelia has been pretty vocal about why she put the kibosh on her acting career, it seems like she could easily carve out a whole new niche as a fashion icon. Fifty Shades fans may want more Jamie, but style watchers will only be satisfied once we see more from Amelia! She certainly has that je ne sais quoi! 

What's your favorite look Amelia's worn on the red carpet so far?


Images via James Higgins/Splash News, Keene, Nate Beckett/Splash News

10 Winter Beauty Pick-Me-Ups for Under $15 (PHOTOS)

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Post by Maressa Brown.

winter beauty pick me upsIt's that time of year again! The frigid, dreary, and groan-inducing dead of winter when spring feels like it's eons away, and you just want to hibernate and binge-watch your fave Netflix series 'til the mountains of snow and ice melt away. But wait! There are ways to feel sunnier and brighter without spending an arm and a leg on vacay!

Here, 10 affordable beauty pick-me-ups women swear help them kick the winter blues in a flash. 

Which of these have you tried? Would you try?

 

Images via CoverGirl.com, BurtsBees.com, PacificaBeauty.com, JuiceBeauty.com, Essie.com

10 Mascara Mistakes Keeping You From Bombshell Lashes

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Post by April Daniels Hussar.

Mascara's kind of my thing, so when I had the chance recently to get a makeup touch-up from Jennifer Fleming, the NYC-based celebrity makeup artist known as @FaceMaid, my mind was blown when she pointed out a big mistake I've been making all these years. BLOWN, I tell you!

According to Fleming, I've been missing out on major mascara impact by leaving the bottom ends (closest to the roots) of my lashes naked. WHAT?!! What else have I been doing wrong all this time?! I decided to grill her for more mascara advice ...

So here's how to really amp up your mascara game and get the most out of everyone's favorite beauty product.

How many of these mistakes have you been making?!

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Image © iStock.com/laflor and © gresei/Shutterstock

Kim Kardashian Gets a Plus-Size Makeover (PHOTO)

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Post by Liz Alterman.

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As celebrities are constantly trying to whittle their waists and outdo each other when it comes to tunnel-sized thigh gaps, one man would actually like to see these lovely ladies a little larger than they appear in real life. Artist David Lopera, 20, of Spain, has put his Photoshop skills to the test and added a little extra junk to Kim Kardashian's trunk. He has his way with other skinny starlets as well in some eye-opening new photos. Check it out!

Lopera explains that men he calls "chubby chasers" have tracked him down and asked him to inflate their favorite babes. He explains:

Men are always writing to me asking if I can make their celebrities crushes look a bit fatter. Emma Watson, Jennifer Lawrence, and Kim Kardashian are some of the most popular requests I get.

Kim Kardashian as plus-size

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It's funny to think that men are doing the asking, but Lopera insists he too finds these woman sexier with "a bit of bloat." That's music to some ladies' ears. What new mom wouldn't secretly love to hear at least one celeb say, "I can't seem to lose this baby weight no matter how many times I pass on the French fries and ice cream, so bring on the pizza!" (I can't be the only one who's been dying for How I Met Your Mother's Cobie Smulders to eat a cheeseburger and get a little roundness back in her beautiful face.)

Many of the ladies Lopera retooled actually look a bit healthier with some meat on their bones. Granted, he took it to quite an extreme, but you know what I mean. It's great to see what Katniss Everdeen could look like if she had access to a 24-hour buffet and didn't have to hunt for her dinner. Even scantily clad Disney darlings like Ariel from The Little Mermaid and Elsa get pumped up by Lopera. And who knows, maybe heavier versions of these waifish heroines aren't a bad thing for little girls who are rounder and wondering why they don't often see their images mirrored back on the big screen. 

We're dying to know what these stars think of the artist's renderings. You can't help but imagine them embracing their personal trainers and spending extra hours in the gym to avoid this becoming a reality. Still, it's fun to see their new "looks" and hear that some men aren't seeking super-skinny women after all. 

What do you think of these celebrities' new looks?


Images via KimKardashian/Instagram & David Lopera/theomgdaily.com

Keira Knightley Grabs Lunch in Her Red Carpet Dress (PHOTO)

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Post by Liz Alterman.

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Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley is taking a page from Kate Middleton's fashion playbook and recycling her frocks. But these aren't just any old dresses! The stunning mom-to-be was seen heading to lunch with her hubby, James Righton, in Los Angeles wearing the custom-made Michael Van Der Ham gown she wore to a BAFTA-sponsored reception earlier this month. She paired the gown with some flat metallic sandals and off she went.

And this isn't the first time The Imitation Game star has repurposed a pretty special dress. Knightley discussed how she's re-worn her wedding gown over and over again because she "wanted to be in something I had had a great time in, something I would have a great time in again."

What a great sentiment and we love that the star isn't lumping these gorgeous threads in the "one-and-done" pile. 

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Let's be honest: Some of these gowns are true works of art. Who wouldn't want to wear them more than once? Designers, seamstresses, and stylists all put tons of time and effort into creating these looks; it seems a shame to wear them for one night and then cast them off.

Plus, who doesn't love putting on a garment that has such a happy association and makes you feel fantastic? We don't blame her one bit for going with old favorites. 

Even though she's pregnant, we're pretty sure the lovely Londoner has no shortage of designers clambering to clothe her, so clearly this is a deliberate choice and we can't get enough of it.

While some of her dresses probably have price tags that would make your average gal swoon, seeing her re-wear them makes the star feel more like a regular person -- despite her talent and stardom. Plus, it goes against the wasteful excess that you sometimes attribute to the rich and famous. We hope she continues this trend and inspires others to recycle some of their winning looks. 

If you were a star, would you rewear your award gowns?


Image via Kirwin, PacificCoastNews


Unretouched Pics of Beyonce Cause Outrage -- Because How Dare She Not Look 'Flawless'

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Post by Maressa Brown.

beyonce going to 40/40 clubJust about every day, we see a new "makeup-free" selfie from a celeb or paparazzi shot of our favorite star walking around in sloppy clothes looking "just like us." But it's NOT every day we see Beyonce -- the queen of all things #flawless -- totally unretouched and flaunting less than glowing, smooth, perfectly clear, and perpetually youthful-looking skin! So when photos from a 2013 L'Oreal ad campaign depicting exactly that were leaked yesterday, it's no wonder all hell broke loose!

Check out the pics in question, which were originally posted to The Beyonce World

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Beyoncé unphotoshopped pictures have been leaked ð��© pic.twitter.com/jq6NHbsi6m

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After fans went beserk, the site pulled the pics and posted the following statement:

Due to the disdain of the BeyHive, we have removed the photos. We don't want to cause any drama, nor do we wish to start fan wars. Some of the things we have seen posted were just horrible, and we don't want any parts of it. We were just posting the photos to share the fact that our queen is naturally beautiful, at the same time she is just a regular woman.

Wild that something like these pics is enough to send fans into such a tizzy! The rationale The Beyonce World gave for posting the photos in the first place makes perfect sense. We should ALL -- mega-fans or not -- be totally cool with the fact that Bey is "a regular woman."

But this whole fiasco goes to show that far too many of us actually prefer fantasy over reality. Especially when it comes to stars like Queen Bey whose ethereal, effortless beauty we'd prefer to put on a pedestal than see blown to smithereens.

More from The Stir: Beyonce's Valentine's Day Date Got a Little Sticky (PHOTO)

Ultimately, though, anyone who sees these images as an assault on an idol needs to take a chill pill! The bottom-line is that she's gorgeous. And you can be gorgeous without being perfect or flawless. In fact, flaws add character and can make someone even MORE stunning.

But whatevs, BeyHive isn't having it, so let's all forget Beyonce is human, alrighty? Cuz apparently, that's just too tough a pill for some to swallow.

Do you think these images are insulting to Beyonce or empowering to other women? Or neither?

 

Image via XactpiX/Splash News

Say Goodbye to Embarrassing Tattoos Painlessly -- Finally!

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Post by Stephanie Booth.

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Maybe -- just maybe -- you once gave in to a whim and got a ridiculous tattoo you now regret. And maybe -- just maybe -- you roll your eyes every time you lift your shirt/pull on your socks/unbutton your pants, but you're too squeamish to get it lasered off. Well, that unicorn-with-your-ex's-face is on its way out. (Yes! Finally!) Pretty soon, you'll be able to gently fade it painlessly away into a cringe-worthy memory.

And for that, we can thank Alec Falkenham, a 27-year-old student at Dalhousie University in the U.K. While working towards his PhD in pathology, he's invented a topical cream that dissolves tattoo ink over time.

Even better, it's painless and won't cause any of the side effects that laser removal does, like blistering and scarring.

The cream makes use of your body's natural healing process. When you get inked, pigment gets under your skin, which is consumed by white blood cells called macrophages. That's what forms your visible tattoo. But over time, new macrophages replace the old ones, causing your ink to eventually fade or blur.

More from The Stir: 16 Things Tattoos Say About the Kind of Parent You Are

To greatly simplify, Falkenham's cream makes use of this process by encouraging new macrophages to actually glom onto and take away the pigment. ("Glom onto" is not a scientific term, FYI. But hey, we're not all PhD candidates in pathology.)

So far, it's worked like a charm on Falkenham's volunteers -- who are all pigs with tattooed ears. (Please insert your own joke here.) And since this story broke, he's received many requests to participate from humans, but alas, is not taking any.

Right now, Falkenham's technology is called Bisphosphonate Liposomal Tattoo Removal (BLTR) but we think he needs something catchier. Might  we suggest Tramp Stamp-Out?

Not like, you know, we have one or anything.

Do you have a tattoo you'd love to get rid of?

 

Image © iStock.com/akinbostanci

 

11 Nail Polish Colors That Look Good Enough to Eat (PHOTOS)

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Post by Liz Alterman.

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Getting a manicure or pedicure (or better yet, both!) can be a comforting and relaxing treat in the middle of a hectic day, not unlike sitting down with your favorite food. Well, what if you could combine those two activities? Pizza Hut Australia just came out with an eight-pack of polishes inspired by its pan pizza. Though it was merely a contest prize rather than a new menu item you could order up with your pepperoni, it got us thinking about some shades that make us hungry. We took a look around and found some stunning nail colors that remind us of the decadent treats we often crave.

Take the one pictured above- -- doesn't it make you think of the sweet-smelling, yellow batter of birthday cake? Imagine looking down at those nails all day, dreaming of cake, and not gaining an ounce? Sounds good to us!

More from The Stir: 6 Ways to Pull Off Blue Nail Polish When You're a Mom (PHOTOS) 

We found plenty of colors that make our mouths water. #10 is a gorgeous manicure-style and an equally-stunning dessert. 

Do you have a go-to nail color that reminds you of your fave food?

 

Image © Nina Malyna/shutterstock

Blake Lively Kills It at NYFW in Old School Get-Up (PHOTO)

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Post by Nicole Fabian-Weber.

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Blake Lively. The woman really can do no wrong when it comes to fashion, can she? Between her gorgeous, glowing post-baby debut and the stunning, stunning outfit Lively wore to the Marchesa show during New York Fashion Week -- the girl's on fire! As always! Wanna see new mama Blake killing it in an old school pouffy skirt with birds emblazoned on it? You're in luck!

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Do you love it? You totally love it. Respect to Blake for wearing something different to Fashion Week (though, this does seem like something Sarah Jessica Parker might wear, no?). And respect to Blake for dressing more weather-appropriate than many of the other celebrities who braved the freezing cold temperatures in New York in the name of fashion.

More From The Stir: Blake Lively's Real Baby Name Is About As Far From Violet As It Gets

Though impressive, it isn't completely shocking that Blake left her warm and snugly baby to hit up the Marchesa show. The fashion house, after all, designed her wedding gown. And, obviously, one thing is for certain: The fashion world is definitely glad to have her back. Looking good, Blake. Though, really, that's no surprise.

What do you think of Blake's outfit?

 

Image via Dara Kushner/INFphoto.com/Splash News

Scout Willis's Armpit Hair Isn't the Most Shocking Thing About Her Look (PHOTOS)​

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Post by Nicole Fabian-Weber.

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Hairy armpits on ladies. You're either into them or you're not. And Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter, Scout Willis, clearly is into them. Scout debuted her hairy pits at a London photo exhibition on Thursday, but surprisingly, that wasn't the most attention-grabbing thing about Scout that evening.

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Scout Willis accidentally flashes her nipples AND hairy armpits in see-through... http://t.co/yUdS1mdC1Lpic.twitter.com/7ORDgPMgUm

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As you can see, Scout chose to wear a dress that left very little to the imagination to the art show (which included her work). This isn't all that surprising, being that Scout is one of the inspirations behind the Free the Nipple campaign. But, the armpit hair? Don't think we've seen that one yet on her. Thoughts?

I don't think I could ever rock a hairy pit, but I've gotta say: I respect women who do -- especially women who do it in public arenas where they know they're going to get media attention -- most likely, negative media attention -- for it.

More From The Stir: Jennifer Aniston Goes Makeup-Free & Makes a Startling Discovery (PHOTO)

When I look at Scout, I don't really see a woman who simply left her razor in the States. I see a woman who's making a fashion/political statement about her body. And, I say good for her. Free the pit hair, Scout. Free the pit hair.

Would you ever forgo shaving your under arms?

 

Image via Christopher Peterson/Splash News

The 10 Zaniest Oscar Red Carpet Looks of the Century -- So Far! (PHOTOS)

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Post by April Daniels Hussar.

As we gear up for Hollywood's biggest night, aka The Oscars, aka the evening when I ogle the red carpet and have opinions about zillion-dollar dresses whilst wearing yoga pants and stuffing my face with take-out Italian food and Prosecco (STARS, THEY'RE JUST LIKE US!), let us turn our attention where it belongs: to the least boring Oscars dresses of the century.

The following gowns outfits may not have all ended up on the best-dressed lists (many of which, let us recall, were curated by someone just like me; see above), but at least they weren't dull! Here's to hoping Sunday night's red carpet is filled with even more adventurous beauty.

Which crazy look is your favorite? Would you wear any of them?

 

Image © Shaun Best/Reuters/Corbis; Photo Image Press / Splash News; © Kurt Krieger/Corbis

Giuliana Rancic's Major Hair Makeover Couldn't Be More Gorgeous (VIDEO)

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Post by Maressa Brown.

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Giuliana Rancic is everywhere right now! That's because the E! host and Fashion Police star is in the middle of doing what she does best -- covering Awards Season, of course. And with the Oscars right around the corner (this weekend -- eee!), you might think the celeb mama wouldn't have time for a full-on makeover. But you'd be wrong!

Giuliana took to YouTube to document a total "DIY" hair color transformation she did with Vidal Sassoon's new at-home kit. Check it out.

See this video on The Stir by CafeMom.

She flaunted the end result on Instagram, too.

 

Closer look at my new hair color! For those asking, I used @vidalsassoonproseries #Salonist in Medium Gold Brown (at home kit!) Watch the transformation on YouTube.com/vsproseries #Salonist #ad #hairchange

A photo posted by Giuliana Rancic (@giulianarancic) onFeb 19, 2015 at 11:49am PST

LOVE, right?!

I have to say, when Giuls first debuted the blond last summer, I was not a fan. She's always been a gorgeous brunette. Why mess with that? That said, it grew on me. The blond she was rocking just before going red was okay. But the new color -- which she refers to as medium gold brown, but it definitely came out at least slightly red -- is so much better, warmer, more flattering somehow with her skintone.

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'Course my preference will always be for her to go back to her long chestnut tresses! But as she mentioned, like many of us, Giuls loves to mix it up every now and then. And now we can look forward to seeing her take the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night with those rockin' reddish locks. Hot!

What do you think about Giuliana's new hair color? Do you prefer it over the blond?

 

 


Trivia: How Well Do You Know Oscar Fashion?

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Post by Emily Cappiello.

It’s award season and you know what that means! Red carpets, stunning gowns, fabulous hair, and hunky men in tuxedos. While there are always so many amazing fashion moments on the red carpet, there are some that go down in the books as ones to remember. How well do you know all your Oscar fashion? Take this quiz and find out!

It’s award season and you know what that means! Red carpets, stunning gowns, fabulous hair, and hunky men in tuxedos. While there are always so many amazing fashion moments on the red carpet, there are some that go down in the books as ones to remember. How well do you know all your Oscar fashion? Take this quiz and find out!

Patricia Arquette Demands Space to 'Get Old' — Why Can't We Give It To Her?

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Post by Nicole Fabian-Weber.

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She's nominated for an Academy Award for Boyhood, but that doesn't make Patricia Arquette immune to criticism -- more specifically, fashion criticism. In a recent fashion slideshow in The New York Times, Arquette was mocked for a dress she chose to wear to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Grants Banquet last August. The look -- a baggy, gray caftan -- is a far cry from typical Hollywood style, but so what? Going off of some of Arquette's poignant recent interviews, clearly she's comfortable in her skin and with aging -- and what's more beautiful than that?

The piece in the NYT captions a photo of Arquette in the caftan, "Ms. Arquette is not one of those actresses with a corporate wardrobe entourage plotting her every nanosecond in front of the flashbulbs, as evinced by her appearance in a gray cotton caftan at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Grants Banquet last August." Scathing? No. But, certainly isn't flattering.

In the film she's nominated for, Arquette ages gracefully over 12 years, and more importantly, naturally and comfortably. In an interview with The New York Times, Boyhood director Richard Linklater said that Arquette "never flinched" when it came to growing older on screen. "So vanity free," he said.

But, it was Arquette who hit the nail on the head when it came to being vanity free. "This idea of the world expecting you to remain an ingénue forever -- it’s a very short shelf life if you’re going to commit to that as your career, and I knew that early," Arquette said. "I was trying to get out of it for years." She then continued, "I gotta get old, people, do you understand? I need space to grow and get old and be a human being. I don’t want to be trapped in your ingénue bubble. And I don’t agree with it either, by the way."

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Now, that's a message I can get behind. That's what people -- young women in particular -- should be focusing on about Arquette, not the caftan that shows she clearly doesn't have a stylist or an interest in fashion.

I'm rooting for Arquette -- not just because of her message, but because she was damn good in Boyhood. And, let's all hope that if (when) she wins, people will focus on things other than "who she was wearing."

What do you think of Arquette's message?

 

Image via Reimschuessel/Splash News

You're Not in a 90s Time Warp, JNCO Jeans Really Are Back! (PHOTOS)

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Poised to declare war on skinny jeans are JNCOs, large and in charge and bringing back the memories of raves and hardcore shows of the 90s. Yes, it's true, JNCO jeans are making a comeback, but who is going to want to wear them?

Let's take a moment and remember:

 

Can't wait!!!!! Death to #SkinnyJeans #Jnco #wideleg #90s #90sKid #baggypants. I'm all set with then ultra wide legs but I'm good with 12-14in opening

A photo posted by Alex Santos (@cflip2x) onFeb 19, 2015 at 4:54pm PST

 

Was she waiting outside a rave hoping her boyfriend brings her out a pacifier? Or is this outside a NOFX show in hopes to catch a glimpse of Fat Mike? Oh JNCOs, you bring back so many memories! The model in an old JNCO jeans ad makes them almost seem wearable today. Almost.

 

#jnco yes.

A photo posted by Jason (@this_sickening_beat) onFeb 20, 2015 at 6:38am PST

 

I'm all about the wide leg jean, but I'm only going to incorporate them into my wardrobe. I will not get rid of my skinnies. And I'm never going back to the ultra-wide leg. I graduated from JNCOs a long, long time ago. I had a pair, two if you count the ones my then boyfriend had and I wore sometimes. Mine were black corduroy, with cut and frayed hems that were always wet or dirty from the sidewalks. I was in college. Laundry days were only when I went home for a visit. I wore them with a tight half top, studded dog collar necklace, and my septum piercing. My guy, of course, had a chain wallet, a hoody with the thumbs cut out of the sleeves, and a skateboard, always. I need to point out that I had big hair once, too. Confirming the fact that I took on the so-called trend that was laughed at and frowned upon years later.

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But JNCOs are coming back -- can't say that about Aqua Net hair. And the new JNCOs aren't like the old ones, according to Women's Wear Daily. While they are still big and baggy, they aren't like JNCOs of yesteryear. There will be slouchy knit jeans (pajamas?) and denim with leg openings ranging from 20-23 inches. Now that's massive compared to a basic boot cut, but still less than half the size of the 50 inch wide leg openings sold back in the day. When looking at their website, which promises to reveal more soon, there's this:

jnco jeans

Tattoos. Graffiti. And folded over hems? Now I'm intrigued.

Did you wear JNCOs back in the day? What do you think of a comeback?

 

Image via JNCO Jeans Official/Instagram; JNCO

10 Gorgeous But Simple Fashion Week Looks to Steal (PHOTOS)

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Post by April Daniels Hussar.

New York Fashion Week is filled with gorgeous and lust-worthy designs, but so much of it can feel, let's say, impractical? Sigh. Well, we might not all be able to afford the exact items of clothing walking down the runways, but there are always great hair, beauty, and nail ideas to be had!

Ignore the fact that all of these models are about 19, six-foot tall, and generally perfect. That's beside the point! Just focus on the cool, totally doable makeup and hair inspirations and how-to's, and then let us know -- which one is your favorite? (Bet you'll be totally surprised by slide #7!)

 

Image via Image via Revlon, Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer, R+Co/ Tom Lau

Nicole Richie Shows Off New Pixie Cut and Color: Check it Out! (PHOTO)

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Post by Lisa Fogarty.

When it comes to celeb hair, Nicole Richie can do no wrong. Her hair has been California blonde and Boho long, shoulder-length and violet, black, blue, silver, and now—the most vivid, amazing shade of pink we've ever seen. AND, because it isn't enough of a fashion statement to dye your hair pink, Nicole has also cut her locks into a super-chic pixie. Richie debuted her new hair at Tom Ford's fall 2015 fashion show and, paired with a GORGEOUS, figure-flattering animal print gown, looked positively fierce.

Nicole, 33, who shares two young children with musician husband Joel Madden, isn't the kind of mom who settles on one look that works for her and continues to rock it year after year. The lady follows her impulses and keep things whimsical. Here she is at Tom Ford:

Stunning. Bold. And PRETTY. Had she gone for a fire-engine red, I feel she would have looked too much like a man-eater in this dress. But this subtle and feminine shade of pink is fabulous on her and really brings out her hazel eyes.

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Nicole says she has been working with her good friend and hairdresser, Andy LeCompte, for years and that her decision to go pink happened on a random Tuesday while she was listening to music and that the whole thing was very "spur of the moment."

Usually, hasty beauty decisions end up proving to be disastrous, but Nicole seems to pull off every look she tries. I love how she never plays it safe and continues to be excited by the idea of a makeover. She's truly a style icon.

Do you like Nicole's pink pixie haircut?

 

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