7 Beauty Lessons that were Learned from Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston epitomizes a kind of cool, California-girl style that's easy on the eyes—and surprisingly easy to pull off. Try these seven Jen-inspired tips, and you'll be looking like a beach babe in no time.

Go nude. When it comes to makeup, Jennifer Aniston is no drama queen. Nude lipsticks and beige and brown eye shadows give her a subtle, natural beauty that never looks all done up.

Stay active. Aniston doesn't always spend hours on a workout, but she does fit in at least 20 minutes of cardio daily—typically running or Spinning. She's also a yoga devotee and says the stretching exercises have improved her posture.

Show off your best assets. Aniston enjoys the fruits of her workout labors, proudly baring her toned arms and legs in strapless minidresses. She knows how to show off the features she's proud of.

Drink a lot of water. She may take three-minute showers to save water, but Aniston never goes thirsty: "I drink 100 ounces of Smartwater every day," she has said; that's the equivalent of 12 ½ glasses.

Glow, but don't shine. Choosing a tinted moisturizer or sheer foundation and going easy on the powder gives Aniston a youthful look. The actress doesn't over-dew it either, avoiding oil-slick shininess.

Don't overstyle. Jennifer Aniston loves to wear her hair down, even on the red carpet. Loose, parted in the center, and with minimal products is about as laid-back as it gets. Even when her hair has clearly been straightened for an event, it's never perfectly sleek.

Pony up. Even her updos aren't fussy. Aniston's "comfort zone" is a swinging ponytail, according to her hairstylist Chris McMillan. And the messier the better: "She always pulls out a few more strands when I'm done," he says.

Tip: Before pulling your hair back, run a flatiron through it so it's all the same texture. And to keep a swingy ponytail from verging into cheerleader territory, position it just above the middle of the head—no higher.

Source: 7 Beauty Lessons We've Learned From Jennifer Aniston: allure.com 

Beauty Icon Natalie Portman: Interview

Behind the Scenes Interview with Natalie Portman

Leave it to a Harvard grad to endorse a perfume for intellectual reasons: "I like the idea behind it—it's playful, chic, Parisian," says Natalie Portman of Miss Dior Chérie, a fresh, bright scent that blends green tangerine, pink jasmine, and a touch of patchouli. The actress's latest role is in the fragrance's ad campaign. We talked to her about all things beautiful.

When do you wear perfume?"On special occasions. If it's a big night out with someone I love. It's like putting on nice jewelry. I think it makes every woman feel more feminine."

What's the one product you use daily?"Joëlle Ciocco Sensitive Cleansing Milk. It smells delicious, it's really natural, and it protects my skin."

Is there any look you don't think you can pull off?"I'm slowly being eased into red lipstick. I think it looks really chic on other people, but I've always felt a bit silly with it on."

What's a beauty trend you'd never try in a million years? "Plastic surgery. I feel like everyone is trying to look like the same person, and it usually makes people look older than they are."

Growing up in front of the camera, did you develop any beauty hang-ups?
"When I did photo shoots, the mole on my cheek was always Photoshopped out. No one said anything to my face, but I felt like I was being told that it was ugly. Finally, I said, 'No! This is part of me. I'm not a model. I'm photographed because of who I am—and that includes the mole!'"

How do you relax when you're working?"Acupuncture keeps me balanced and calms my nerves."

Who are your beauty icons? "I love Audrey Hepburn, of course, with her cat eyes and thick eyebrows. And I love Lauren Hutton in the '70s with those curls and her big eyes and her beautiful teeth!"

Behind the Scenes: Natalie Portman: allure.com

7 Beauty Looks That Freak Him Out

Most of us think that dark lips look sexy, cat-eye liner is fab and teased hair is due for a big comeback. But those über-glamorous styles don’t always appeal to the dudes. Here, a few guys spill it all on what beauty looks are dude-friendly DOs—and which ones are total DON’Ts!



The Looks that FREAK Him Out

1. Super-size hair
A guy running his fingers through your hair is sexy. Having him get caught on your ‘do is a major DON’T. “Hairspray, highlights, extensions—it’s all too much,” says Mike, 22. “I like women who keep it natural so that you can see the real person.”

Layers of Makeup

2. Layers of makeup
While we stress over covering up every imperfection, the guys just want us to take it all off, and that includes makeup. “Too much powder and foundation makes me dread what’s underneath, and it implies high maintenance,” says LaSean, 35. Forget piling it on—just let your skin breathe!

3. Clawlike nails
Imagine trying to hold hands with those talons! “Really long nails are frightening,” says Shane, 22. Keeping them trimmed is not only less maintenance, it makes you more cuddle-friendly, too.

4. Barely there brows
Super-skinny tadpole brows aren’t a turn-on, says Will, 27. Draw attention to your eyes without penciling on your arches—the natural, groomed kind beat the overplucked ones any day!

Barely there brows

5. Cleopatra-worthy eye makeup
Sure, Liz was a vision in thick black liner and a gold headdress, but Paul, 23, makes a good point: “You aren’t Elizabeth Taylor or Cleopatra.” Rim the inside of your eyes for added definition or add bronze or eggplant liner for a little drama.

6. Overtanning
“I’m not into a girl if her skin looks like a catcher’s mitt,” says Ron, 25. “The orange, leathery look is just not cute.” Slather on the sunscreen, skip the tanning bed and get your natural glow on.

Reflective Lips

7. Reflective lips
“A little lip gloss is nice, but too much can be trashy,” says Jonathan, 36—not to mention slippery! Try swapping your gloss for a stain or matte lipstick before a date with high smooch potential.

Source: 7 Beauty Looks That Freak Him Out Beauty: glamour.com

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Read more from Seventeen Magazine: New 3-in-1 Primer for a Flawless Face!

American Makeup Receives Blogger Award

Make-up artist and fabulous blogger Jen from the Love of Beauty is Taste. The Creation of Beauty is Art blog has nominated us for the “Versatile Blogger Award.”  This is a really fun way of highlighting fellow bloggers that you enjoy following.

According to the “rules” of the award, I’ve got to “Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in your post.”  Thank you Jen! I’d like to encourage you all to check out her site and say “hello!”

 “Tell us 7 things about yourself.”

 This is an excellent opportunity to introduce myself to you all.

1. I am Anna Williams, American Makeup’s new contributing journalist.
2. When I’m not blogging intensely, I’, studying Creative Writing at the University of Central Florida.
3. My philosophy for wearing makeup is “You wear the makeup. It doesn’t wear you.”
4. If I was stranded on a desert island and had to bring one cosmetic tool, it would have to be my eyelash curler.
5. I sell handmade floral accessories on etsy.com. Check out my shop: lepastiche.etsy.com
6. One of my favorite pastimes is theatre; both acting in and attending shows. I love stage makeup.
7. I’m equal parts “girly girl,” “book worm,” “bohemian artist,” and “sci-fi geek.”

Now its time to spread the love by awarding “15 recently discovered new bloggers” the Versatile Blogger Award. Many of you are our own faithful followers!

1. Confessions of a Beautyholic – Beauty Blog (http://www.confessionsofabeautyholic.com/)

2. The “E” Girl (http://the-e-girl.blogspot.com/)

3. CuteNerdGlasses (http://cutenerdglasses.blogspot.com)

4. London’s Boutique (http://londons-boutique.blogspot.com/)

5. Diamond Solitaire (http://prettydiamondsolitaire.blogspot.com/)

6. Makeup Look (http://makeuplook.blogspot.com/)

7. A Fashionista (http://fashionista-marika.blogspot.com/)

8. hivennn (http://hivennn.blogspot.com/)

9. Fashion Photography Obsession (http://fashionphotographyobsession.blogspot.com/)

10. The Jasmine Addict (http://thejasmineaddict.blogspot.com/)

11. *Kiss an Makeup (http://kissanmakeup.blogspot.com/)

12. Painted Ladies (http://www.painted-ladies.com/?p=10114)

13. EauMG (http://www.eaumg.net/olo-portland-violetleather-perfume-review/)

14. The Non-Blonde (http://thenonblonde.blogspot.com/)

15. The Beauty Alchemist (http://www.thebeautyalchemist.blogspot.com/)

And now, if we’ve mentioned you, it’s your turn to pass it on!  Just follow the steps and don’t forget to do the final rule: ”Contact these bloggers and let them know they've received the award(s)”.


By: Anna Williams

Award Winners

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SmokeyShadowBlast

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COVERGIRL and Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush

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TRUblend Liquid Makeup

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Wetslicks Amazemint Lipgloss

• Fresh mint flavor
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ELLE BEAUTY SEAL

LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara

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Outlast Smoothwear All-Day Lipcolor

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2010 Readers' Choice...More products!

2010 Readers' Choice Breakthroughs: allure.com

Olay Professional Pro-X line (Wrinkle Smoothing Cream, Age Repair Lotion SPF 30, and Deep Wrinkle Treatment)

Used in combination, these three products matched up to a prescription wrinkle-fighting retinoid in company tests—but you don't need a doctor to get them. The bonus: Unlike some prescription anti-agers, this set causes no dryness, flaking, or irritation.

For more information and to see more of the Readers' Choice picks for 2010, visit Allure Magazine Online.

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Addicted to Makeup? No need to worry...you are not alone!

Are You Makeup Agoraphobic? (A New Study Says 1/3 of Women Are): glamour.com

The Daily Mail is reporting that a survey of 3,000 women has found that 1/3 of them wouldn't not go out to the grocery store to get milk if they couldn't find their makeup bag. And, apparently, the paper has labeled this "makeup agoraphobia." Another finding in the study:

60 per cent of women wear makeup no matter what--doesn't matter where they're going or if anyone they know will see them. And almost half said they'd rather go for a full face of makeup rather than go bare-faced, which means these folks would prefer going for foundation and eyeliner to do mundane things like take out the trash.

Oh, and one in ten women said they wouldn't allow their boyfriends to see them sans makeup, "preferring to sleep with a full face on rather than remove it at bedtime." Wait--what? Really? Some women are sleeping in makeup?

We've seen polls like this before--a previous one found that the number of women who wouldn't go out without makeup was lower at 15 percent. My guess is that's probably closer to reality. But, hey, I didn't do the study.

Read More Here at Glamour Magazine Online.


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