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It seems every time I open a gossip magazine these days, another starlet has opted for plastic surgery – on their nose, lips, buttocks, whatever - to the point that I can’t tell the difference when I do one of those quizzes where you have to guess which actress the lips/nose/eyebrows belong to. Well, a word of warning : below is a list of celebrities who probably frequent their plastic surgeon’s office more than they would their bathroom with disastrous and/or unnatural results –

jocelyn wildenstein


Jocelyn Wildenstein
What do you do when your husband cheats on you? Simple. Spend 2 million pounds on cosmetic surgery to make your face look like a cross between a dog and a feral cat. Honestly, how can this woman not look at herself in the mirror and not be tempted to scratch herself? This goes to show that having a lot of money doesn’t necessarily buy you taste – or beauty.


Michael Jackson surgery

Michael Jackson
What else can anyone say? Prince of Pop has become Noseless White Lady.


Latoya Jackson surgery


Latoya Jackson
What is it with the Jacksons asking for a ‘triangle’ nose? Can they even breathe with that? It seems all the more tragic when you see Latoya’s before photo.


Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace
OK. I haven’t seen pictures of her before she had plastic surgery so for all I know, she really does look like a chimpanzee with long white hair. But come on, no one besides Angelina Jolie, was born with those lips. Surely?


Fergie surgery

Fergie
Oh Fergie-ferg – looks good in music videos but has been dubbed ‘Fugly’ by many a male artist. I remember those innocent days when I laughed at your appalling dance skills next to Martika in Kids Incorporated. But at that time, I thought you were really cute. But looking at you now, it’s so hard to imagine we’re of similar age because you honestly look like what my grandmother would have looked if she lived to the age of 80.


Joan Rivers Surgery

Joan Rivers
Same kind of pose, same face? Not! Those arched eyebrows, the slanted eyes, the pinched nose, the mountains for cheekbones and the swollen lips. In a book, this heroine would have been described as strikingly beautiful but you can’t say the same for Joan Rivers, can you?


Lil Kim surgery

Li'l Kim
Maybe her transformation isn’t as bad as the others on this list but I felt compelled to put this in, simply for her fake no-so-li'l bazungas spilling out of that horrible horrible dress.


Mickey Rourke surgery

Mickey Rourke
I had a huge crush on Mickey because my childhood sweetheart looked like him – before the surgery, mind you. Alright, so his demise in the looks department may have been a result of old age, booze, drugs, weight gain but the surgery didn’t help either.


Pamela Anderson surgery

Pamela Anderson
Admittedly, as pretty as she was before, she would never have become famous if it weren’t for those hot air balloons on her chest and the plethora of porn videos she did with her exes. And I guess if self-respect isn’t on her life’s priority lists, she’s on the right track.


Priscilla Presley surgery

Priscilla Presley
I guess the profits of Graceland contributed to Priscilla Presley’s new ‘puffer-fish’ look, huh?
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They get free samples of new beauty products before they hit counters and their reviews on what’s hot and what’s not are lapped up by the many beauty and age-defying-obsessed. Want to know what beauty editors have stocked their bathroom cabinets? Here are 10 of the beauty editor must-haves, according to NY Daily News :

Cetaphil Face Wash
Cetaphil Face Wash
The fact that the packaging isn’t the most attractive (virginal white with a pump and a blue label stuck to the front – very no frills), it only shows that the manufacturers are confident that the product actually does the job and doesn’t need the fancy get-up to garner sales and positive reviews. The face wash was originally formulated for dermatologists’ use. It’s gentle, soothing and fragrance-free. Suitable for all skin types (even babies!) but especially for those suffering from dry, sensitive and/or acne-prone skin.

Cost : AUD$14 for a 500ml pump from E Pharmacy. Check out cetaphil.com.au to get free samples!

Kiehl's Lip Balm #1
Kiehl's Lip Balm #1
Lip Balm #1 is Kiehl’s best-selling product. Like Cetaphil, this product comes in plain white packaging but with black writing all over it. It helps relieve chapped or cracked lips and from the drying effects of the wind and frigid weather and lasts longer on your lips than your average lip balm. The lip balm feels and smells a little like Vaseline but glides more smoothly on your lips.

Cost : While you can buy this product in a jar for AUD$16 from Mecca Cosmetica, I think I’ll stick to my Vaseline, thanks.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Beauty editors have raved about this eyelash curler in their magazines since it came out. Does it live up to the hype? According to the reviews I’ve read online, yes it does. Stainless steel, sturdy with a black rounded rubber pad, it fits snugly at the base of the lashes and to the contour of the eye for a long-lasting curl. Touted as a ‘wonder’ eyelash curler, it works better than the heated ones and suits all eye shapes.

Cost : AUD$17.95 from www.fountaincosmetics.com.au

Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Containing a blend of calamine and salicylic acid, a tiny dab of this lotion on an unsightly pimple (particularly that one on the tip of your nose) will soothe it and clear it up overnight. Overnight! Sounds almost too good to be true. Where was this when I had to stay home from a ‘disco’ and missed the chance to make out with my Polish crush because of that unsightly pimple?

Cost : AUD$22

Phytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm
Phytodefrisant Relaxing Balm
Using only a minimum amount to damp hair, this relaxing balm takes away those nasty-looking frizz (that makes you look more stressed than you are) and tames even the most stubborn stand of hair. The result, after it’s dried, is like coming out of a hair salon – silky, shiny hair that ripples through your fingers like water. Voted as #1 haircare product by Allure magazine time and time again, the balm doesn’t leave residue so it doesn’t make your hair look flat and oily by the end of the day.

Cost : AUD$26 from strawberrynet.com for a tube that can last up to 6 months

Bumble & Bumble Does It All Styling Spray
This medium-hold hair spray keeps your locks in place without making your hair clumpy and stiff that can rival a hedgehog. It leaves your hair shiny and glossy and you can use a heat-styling tool straight after without hearing that sizzling sound of your strands being cooked.

Cost : AUD$30

Nars Blush in Orgasm
For the fairer-skinned woman, this blush reputedly gives you that peachy shimmer flush that apparently creeps up to the cheekbones after…well, read the product name.

Cost : AUD$32

Lancome Definicils
Another bestseller by Lancome, this mascara goes on your lashes smoothly, lengthening them and leaving your new glamorous-looking lashes clump-free. It doesn’t smudge and washes off easily. The mascara won’t give you the dramatic-looking eyelashes that are huge in Hollywood right now and supposed to be THE trend for summer but go for this one if you’re after a low-maintenance mascara you can wear everyday and can give some attention to your eyes without the others looking at them and thinking spiders have crawled up and settled on your lids.

Cost : $48

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch
Yves St Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch
Make-up not doing anything to hide those dark circles under your eyes after a long night of tossing and turning? This ‘miracle’ highlighter contains light-reflecting particles that deflect any attention from shadows and blemishes on your face, instantly brightening your skin. So who needs foundation then, eh?

Cost : AUD$48

Lancome Instant Colour Self-Tanning Leg Gel
Give yourself that healthy, shimmering, sun-kissed glow for summer without even stepping a foot outside your house. The gel dries on your skin within one hour of application, giving you an overall, natural tan.

Cost : AUD$50


Out of the above, I’m quite keen on trying out Cetaphil Face Wash (simply because it’s excellent value for money, compared to what I’m paying for my current cleanser), Phytodefrisant and the YVES Highlighter. But with the exception of Cetaphil, the other products seem just a bit pricey to me, despite the glowing reviews I’ve read online. And since I’ve vowed from last week on to curb my spending habits on beauty products, I might have to put this on my Xmas wish list for 2007.

Any of these tempting you to buy?



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Whether you came across them by accident, your favourite celeb swears by them or your friend strongly recommends them, there are some beauty tricks that actually work and don't break your budget. Here are some of mine, what's yours?

Body model
1. This one I found by accident when I had a slight shaving mishap and had to stay in the bathroom for a while. Directly after showering, rub moisturiser all over your body and stay inside the bathroom for 10-15 minutes (brush your teeth, wash your face, sit in the toilet, etc). I find that the warm, damp air makes my skin absorb the moisture, making my skin softer and more supple.

2. Another one I found by accident - directly after a morning workout, wash your face and slather on some moisturiser. You'll have a natural healthy glow that will last all day that you'd hate to cover up with make-up.

3. How many times have you find yourself rushing home from work to prepare for a big night to find you don't have time to wash your greasy, limp hair? Add volume and absorb the grease by rubbing talc powder into the roots of your hair and blow-drying it. This is a trick a lot of hairdressers swear by.

4. To make the curl on your lashes stay longer, use the eyelash curler AFTER the mascara, but wait about a minute.

Lips
5. Lips looking and feeling chapped because of the recent weather? Condition and plump your lips by gently scrubbing vaseline onto them with a dry toothbrush at night. In the morning, create your own coloured lipgloss by mixing vaseline with your favourite shade of lipstick.

6. If you're Asian, you'll understand what I'm talking about when I ask - don't you hate how the hairs on your eyebrows go straight down, sometimes creating a ragged, uneven bottom line? Brush your eyebrows across with a hair gel and cut off any stray hairs at the bottom.

7. I tend to stay away from eyeliner pencils to fill in the gaps as they can make your brows look harsher. Besides, having 'leaking' eyebrows in the rain aren't very attractive, you know. Opt for a brow bush powder instead - one or two shades lighter (if you're a brunette) or darker (if you're blonde) for a soft, natural brow look.

8. After washing and towel drying your hair, bend over and let your hair hang down then blow dry from the root to the tips to create instant volume in your hair. Never blow up against the hair tips as this causes damage to the hair and more split ends.

9. Here's a facial scrub masque that you can whip up yourself at home or if you've forgotten to have your daily dose of fruits and there is a bunch of rotting bananas on your counter. Mash one banana and mix well with 3-4 tablespoons of honey. Apply an even layer to your face and let it set for 5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly to reveal an oh-so-smooth face.

Coffee Beans
10. I've only recently just tried this and will be looking out for the results but apparently, this is a huge hollwyood beauty trick, according to Diane Irons, a model who's written several books on beauty and make-up tips she's picked up from the modelling industry. Did you know that caffeine is a key ingredient in many expensive products targeting cellulite? Don't throw away those used coffee grounds just yet. While still warm, rub the coffee grounds onto your problem areas (you may want to line your bathroom floor with papers to catch all the residue), seal the grounds to your skin with a cling wrap and leave for 5 minutes. Shower afterwards.

*images from www.wikipedia.com
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Bizarre Beauty Products - from Japan

October 2nd 2007 01:24
I’ve noticed people have stopped asking me for advice on how to lose the weight they’ve put on during winter because they hate hearing that dreaded word : exercise. So I’ve decided that the next time they ask me for tips on how to tone and shape up for summer, I’ll refer them to some bizarre beauty products from Japan I discovered through uniquedaily.com and have fun seeing which ones would be gullible enough to purchase one of these online-

Jawline Slimmer
Getting conscious of your double chin that you make an effort to always keep your chin up? The Jawline Slimmer can take the excess fat from your massive jowls. No exercising but it does involve some sweating. The aluminium guard is placed under your jaws and under your chin. All you do is add water and wait for the sweat to come out like you would in a sauna and voila, slimmer jaws!

Ok, so this next one involves a small weight and a teeny weeny bit of movement that some might consider a form of exercise, but do you really want to walk around all summer with a fat neck? The Slim Neck Piece with a mouthpiece attached to a net with a weight at the bottom may make you feel like a stork delivering a newborn babe but after a few sessions of moving your head up and down, you’ll be admiring your new slim neck from all sides in the mirror.

Side Mouth Toner
Has anyone ever pointed out the jiggly bits at the corners of your mouth that make you look like you’re grumbling when you’re actually smiling? I’m guessing the experience has happened to many Japanese women as someone went through the trouble of creating the Side Mouth Toner. Say goodbye to those unflattering jiggly bits and smile with confidence by sticking this apparatus in the corners of your mouth, opening and closing your mouth until you feel the corners burn.

And let’s not stop at jiggly bits of your mouth either. Tone and shape your cheeks with Cheek Toner, a pair of tongs that have rollers at the end which you roll over the flabby bits of your cheeks again and again so you can finally have the defined cheekbones everyone will envy.

Model Leg Shaper
Flabby legs? Sick of sweating it out during spinning classes to get shapelier butt, thighs and calves? Why not try the Model Leg Shaper? All you have to do is slip your feet into a pair of what I call reverse clogs – the higher part of the heel is under your toes so instead of walking on tiptoes as you do with normal heels, you’ll practically be walking around on the soles of your feet. The Model Leg Shaper will not only tone your whole lower body but will also help you with your balance while looking oh-so-fashionable.

Have you ever looked down at your feet and noticed your toes are too close together that you can’t tell where your big toe ends and your second toe begins? Then slip on a Toe Stretcher – kind of one of those ones they use on your feet in beauty salons when they’re waiting for your pedicure to dry. This stretches your toes and, if used enough, will make them stay in that position so you too can have attractive frog feet.

*images from uniquedaily.com
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#9 Detox your body - Drink 8 to 10 litres of water a day

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Day Spa Review : Ding House

June 5th 2007 00:37
DING HOUSE BEAUTY & SLIMMING SALON
Lower Ground Floor, 410-420 Sussex Street, Sydney


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