Black Friday is a stressful, hectic yet ultimately rewarding time of year. To ease the tension and uplift your mood, and possibly provide some inspiration, we've collected photos of celebrities who look sensational in little black dresses. Enjoy!
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Celebrities In Little Black Dresses Are Just What You Need This Black Friday
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Gwen Stefani Dresses Her Baby Bump In A Bright Red Dress, Black Tights For Thanksgiving Dinner
Talk about festive! Gwen Stefani rocked a gorgeous, bright red dress to her parents' house in L.A. yesterday (Nov. 28) for Thanksgiving dinner. Stefani, who is roughly six months pregnant with her third child, was joined by her husband, rocker Gavin Rossdale, her two children Kingston and Zuma and the family's adorable pup.
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The singer, who's no stranger to the spotlight, turned the camera on the slew of photographers that waited outside her folks' house and captioned:
The singer, who's no stranger to the spotlight, turned the camera on the slew of photographers that waited outside her folks' house and captioned:
Happy thanksgiving wow never though that arriving at my parents house would be so glamorous = weird gx pic.twitter.com/UHf691A3d1
— Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani) November 28, 2013↧
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8 Days of Thanksgivvukah in Picture Quotes: Day #2
Day 2 of posting one thing I am grateful or ungrateful for during the 8 days of Thanksgivvukah-in picture quote format.
Day #2 Trendabl: Grateful
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Hailed as the Instagram for fashion, Trendabl lets you buy Thanksgivvukah presents from multiple fashion retailers like Michael Kors, Rebecca Minkoff and DVF, in a photo stream environment you already know and love.
Check back tomorrow for Day #3.
Hint: People misuse them often on Twitter and Facebook.
Day #2 Trendabl: Grateful
Hailed as the Instagram for fashion, Trendabl lets you buy Thanksgivvukah presents from multiple fashion retailers like Michael Kors, Rebecca Minkoff and DVF, in a photo stream environment you already know and love.
Check back tomorrow for Day #3.
Hint: People misuse them often on Twitter and Facebook.
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Carrie Underwood Parodies Miley Cyrus' AMA Performance On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Rashida Jones and Carrie Underwood joined Jimmy Fallon on his show last night (Nov. 28) in a medley of pop-hits-turned-holiday-songs, for epic results.
The trio performed Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," Katy Perry's "Roar," Lorde's "Royals," Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," Icona Pop's "I Love It," The Lumineers' "Ho Hey," and our favorite by far -- Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball," the AMA edition, digital Pilgrim cat included.
Dare we say Underwood was better than the original?
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Watch above and sing along!
The trio performed Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," Katy Perry's "Roar," Lorde's "Royals," Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," Icona Pop's "I Love It," The Lumineers' "Ho Hey," and our favorite by far -- Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball," the AMA edition, digital Pilgrim cat included.
Dare we say Underwood was better than the original?
Watch above and sing along!
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Suzette Hall, Alleged Topless Barber, Arrested For Practicing Without A License
LONGMONT, Colo. (AP) — A woman who allegedly offered topless hairstyling services in northern Colorado faces criminal charges. But police say the problem isn't cutting hair without a top. It's cutting hair without a license.
The Longmont Times-Call reports (http://goo.gl/Hh55PN ) 46-year old Suzette Hall was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of practicing cosmetology without a license. Hall's former partner says she advertised $45 topless haircuts online.
According to the arrest warrant, the former partner called police about the topless styling because she "did not believe this was safe or proper."
Police weren't able to turn up any Craigslist ads.
Hall's ex-husband told police she set up shop in Loveland and offered services as "Rebel Barber." He told police she applied for "a nude license for hairstylists," but no such license exists.
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Information from: Daily Times-Call, http://timescall.com/
The Longmont Times-Call reports (http://goo.gl/Hh55PN ) 46-year old Suzette Hall was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of practicing cosmetology without a license. Hall's former partner says she advertised $45 topless haircuts online.
According to the arrest warrant, the former partner called police about the topless styling because she "did not believe this was safe or proper."
Police weren't able to turn up any Craigslist ads.
Hall's ex-husband told police she set up shop in Loveland and offered services as "Rebel Barber." He told police she applied for "a nude license for hairstylists," but no such license exists.
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Information from: Daily Times-Call, http://timescall.com/
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Michelle Obama Wears Prabal Gurung Dress For Barbara Walters Interview, Of Course
Leave it up to Michelle Obama to take our favorite winter color combo -- navy blue and black -- to another stylish level.
The first lady and President Barack Obama sat down with Barbara Walters for their first joint TV interview this year, and Michelle wore a polka dot printed dress from Prabal Gurung's Resort 2014 collection. Gurung, a HuffPost blogger and FLOTUS favorite, has outfitted Michelle on more occasions than we can count on two hands. Naturally, the designer took to Twitter to express his excitement Friday night, as the exclusive interview aired on a special edition of “20/20.”
Michelle's navy blue, black and pea green dress was well-coordinated with POTUS' blue tie and navy blue suit. And she even brought a bit of that color up to her eyes with a subtle green smokey eye. (Fancy, huh.)
Thanks for the style inspiration, Michelle!
She's one fashionable first lady:
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The first lady and President Barack Obama sat down with Barbara Walters for their first joint TV interview this year, and Michelle wore a polka dot printed dress from Prabal Gurung's Resort 2014 collection. Gurung, a HuffPost blogger and FLOTUS favorite, has outfitted Michelle on more occasions than we can count on two hands. Naturally, the designer took to Twitter to express his excitement Friday night, as the exclusive interview aired on a special edition of “20/20.”
Michelle's navy blue, black and pea green dress was well-coordinated with POTUS' blue tie and navy blue suit. And she even brought a bit of that color up to her eyes with a subtle green smokey eye. (Fancy, huh.)
Thanks for the style inspiration, Michelle!
First Lady Michelle Obama wears a dress from our Resort 2014 collection, tonight with Barbara Walters #abc2020 pic.twitter.com/qeyUcwphBW
— Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung) November 30, 2013
She's one fashionable first lady:
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Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Girlfriend Starred In Awesome Eighties Jheri Curl Commercial
Ola Ray had us shaking in our high-top sneakers with her performance as Michael Jackson's terrified girlfriend in 1983's "Thriller." (We'd act like a bunch of scaredy cats if that meant sharing the same air as the King of Pop.) But the doe-eyed beauty, who landed the highly-coveted music video role, also starred in a Jheri curl hair commercial.
In the video above, we see Ray sporting the popular '80s hairstyle to promote an at-home kit called Classy Curl. Her S-shaped ringlets are shiny, bouncy and virtually drip-free unlike the Jheri curls in the film "Coming to America."
While you won't catch us wearing Jheri curls today, we'd have to agree that this retro hairdo is "in a class by itself."
Watch M.J.'s stylish leading ladies:
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In the video above, we see Ray sporting the popular '80s hairstyle to promote an at-home kit called Classy Curl. Her S-shaped ringlets are shiny, bouncy and virtually drip-free unlike the Jheri curls in the film "Coming to America."
While you won't catch us wearing Jheri curls today, we'd have to agree that this retro hairdo is "in a class by itself."
Watch M.J.'s stylish leading ladies:
Want more HuffPost Style beauty content? Check us out on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram. (For everything else check out our main HuffPost Style Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram @HuffPostStyle.)
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The Key To Dressing Comfortably: Go 'Fake Fancy'
Our longterm love-hate relationship with sweatpants and Uggs stems from a sad but everlasting fact: We prefer to be comfortable than stylish.
Yes, it's true. Comfort and ease are key when getting dressed, meaning we like wearing clothes that don't limit our abilities to, say, bend down to tie our shoes or run to catch a bus. But we don't like looking like slobs, either. Hence "fake fancy," the art of looking dressed up when in fact you are super comfortable.
How to ace the "fake fancy" thing? Here are eight of our ingenious tricks:
Leather Leggings
After sweatpants, leggings are basically the comfiest bottoms a girl can wear. But they're only acceptable outside the house in certain fabrics. Cue the "leather" leggings (which may or may not be some synthetic material). Wear 'em with a tee and a jacket, and you've got yourself a trendy outfit.
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Collection Leather-Front Pixie Pant, J. Crew, $398; Paloma Faux Leather Leggings, Paige Denim, $249; Tough Break Leggings, Nasty Gal, $28.80.
Head-To-Toe Black
"Is she wearing leggings or real pants? A blouse or just a tee? A hoodie or a swingy jacket?" They won't be able to tell when every piece is black. If it worked for Johnny Cash...
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Pointelle Stitched V-Neck Sweater, LOFT, $44.50; Brewzzer Boot, Steve Madden, $129.95; Velvet Leggings, Zara, $35.90.
Wedges
They elongate the leg and add height, but they are so much easier to walk in than heels. A sweatshirt and jeggings suddenly become acceptable when paired with sky-high wedges.
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Corbyn Wedges, Jessica Simpson , $110; Dwaenia Wedges, Aldo, $110.
Red Lipstick
Jeans, a t-shirt and sneakers says, "I was just too lazy." Jeans, a t-shirt, sneakers and red lipstick says, "Yep, these sneakers are ironic -- this outfit is more dressed up than you even realize."
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Marvelous Moxie Lipstick, bareMinerals, $18; ColorBurst Lip Butter, Revlon , $7.49; Lipstick, NARS, $26.
High-Heeled Boots
With your ankle securely encased, boots are certainly more comfortable than stilettos. Plus, with boots, you can wear any cozy, garishly-patterned socks you want and no one will be the wiser.
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Rockiie Boots, Steve Madden, $250; Halifax Boots, Anthropologie, $595; Rhumba Boot, Aquatalia by Marvin K., $698.
A Leather Jacket
Whether it's real or "vegan," leather always looks nice. Leather looks like you tried. You can take the style factor of just about any outfit up several notches by tossing over it a leather jacket. Didn't Brando always look pulled-together?
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Distressed Biker Jacket in Vegan Leather, Free People, $250.46; Maxi Flap Leather Jacket, Mango, $289.99; Kenya-AP Jacket, Aritzia, $585.
A Statement Necklace
Your worn-in V-neck tees won't look so ratty with a blingy necklace on top.
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Sutton Necklace, Stella & Dot, $128; Snow Queen Bib Necklace, Urban Outfitters, $32; Crystal Posy Collar, BaubleBar, $44.
Flared Jeggings
We realize the name of this garment sounds heinous. But hear us out. How amazing does Victoria Beckham look when she steps out in those floor-grazing, uber flared jeans that make her legs look six feet long? Amazing. Replicate that high-octane denim look in jegging form -- all the drama of a major leg-elongating flare, but with all of the comfort of leggings.
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Dark Wash Flared Jegging, Lane Bryant; Stretch Denim Flared Jegging, Free People, $35.81; Michele Flare Legging, Hale Bob, $73.99.
More comfy pieces we swear by:
Want more? Be sure to check out HuffPost Style on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram at @HuffPostStyle.
Yes, it's true. Comfort and ease are key when getting dressed, meaning we like wearing clothes that don't limit our abilities to, say, bend down to tie our shoes or run to catch a bus. But we don't like looking like slobs, either. Hence "fake fancy," the art of looking dressed up when in fact you are super comfortable.
How to ace the "fake fancy" thing? Here are eight of our ingenious tricks:
Leather Leggings
After sweatpants, leggings are basically the comfiest bottoms a girl can wear. But they're only acceptable outside the house in certain fabrics. Cue the "leather" leggings (which may or may not be some synthetic material). Wear 'em with a tee and a jacket, and you've got yourself a trendy outfit.
Collection Leather-Front Pixie Pant, J. Crew, $398; Paloma Faux Leather Leggings, Paige Denim, $249; Tough Break Leggings, Nasty Gal, $28.80.
Head-To-Toe Black
"Is she wearing leggings or real pants? A blouse or just a tee? A hoodie or a swingy jacket?" They won't be able to tell when every piece is black. If it worked for Johnny Cash...
Pointelle Stitched V-Neck Sweater, LOFT, $44.50; Brewzzer Boot, Steve Madden, $129.95; Velvet Leggings, Zara, $35.90.
Wedges
They elongate the leg and add height, but they are so much easier to walk in than heels. A sweatshirt and jeggings suddenly become acceptable when paired with sky-high wedges.
Corbyn Wedges, Jessica Simpson , $110; Dwaenia Wedges, Aldo, $110.
Red Lipstick
Jeans, a t-shirt and sneakers says, "I was just too lazy." Jeans, a t-shirt, sneakers and red lipstick says, "Yep, these sneakers are ironic -- this outfit is more dressed up than you even realize."
Marvelous Moxie Lipstick, bareMinerals, $18; ColorBurst Lip Butter, Revlon , $7.49; Lipstick, NARS, $26.
High-Heeled Boots
With your ankle securely encased, boots are certainly more comfortable than stilettos. Plus, with boots, you can wear any cozy, garishly-patterned socks you want and no one will be the wiser.
Rockiie Boots, Steve Madden, $250; Halifax Boots, Anthropologie, $595; Rhumba Boot, Aquatalia by Marvin K., $698.
A Leather Jacket
Whether it's real or "vegan," leather always looks nice. Leather looks like you tried. You can take the style factor of just about any outfit up several notches by tossing over it a leather jacket. Didn't Brando always look pulled-together?
Distressed Biker Jacket in Vegan Leather, Free People, $250.46; Maxi Flap Leather Jacket, Mango, $289.99; Kenya-AP Jacket, Aritzia, $585.
A Statement Necklace
Your worn-in V-neck tees won't look so ratty with a blingy necklace on top.
Sutton Necklace, Stella & Dot, $128; Snow Queen Bib Necklace, Urban Outfitters, $32; Crystal Posy Collar, BaubleBar, $44.
Flared Jeggings
We realize the name of this garment sounds heinous. But hear us out. How amazing does Victoria Beckham look when she steps out in those floor-grazing, uber flared jeans that make her legs look six feet long? Amazing. Replicate that high-octane denim look in jegging form -- all the drama of a major leg-elongating flare, but with all of the comfort of leggings.
Dark Wash Flared Jegging, Lane Bryant; Stretch Denim Flared Jegging, Free People, $35.81; Michele Flare Legging, Hale Bob, $73.99.
More comfy pieces we swear by:
Want more? Be sure to check out HuffPost Style on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram at @HuffPostStyle.
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Even The Fashion World Gets Stuffed On Thanksgiving
When it comes to the holidays, we're surrounded by our friends, family and loved ones... and an insane amount of festive food. Sometimes we need time away, a few minutes to ourselves to check our social media accounts. Admit it, we're all guilty.
In case you were entirely engrossed in your Thanksgiving dinner or being trampled over at the Black Friday sales, we're here to provide you with everything you missed on Twitter. Sass and more sass by Chrissy Teigen, but what's new? Cats dressed as Thanksgiving, because why not? And then our mantra of the week: "Eat Pie, Drink Wine, Be Thankful." Yup, that pretty much sums it up.
Scroll for some more tweets of the week.
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In case you were entirely engrossed in your Thanksgiving dinner or being trampled over at the Black Friday sales, we're here to provide you with everything you missed on Twitter. Sass and more sass by Chrissy Teigen, but what's new? Cats dressed as Thanksgiving, because why not? And then our mantra of the week: "Eat Pie, Drink Wine, Be Thankful." Yup, that pretty much sums it up.
Scroll for some more tweets of the week.
I. Cannot. Eat. Another. Thing.
— Derek Blasberg (@DerekBlasberg) November 29, 2013Eat pie, drink wine, be thankful. http://t.co/yDZRzKhanC #Thanksgiving #quote pic.twitter.com/LALERq2UhC
— ModCloth (@ModCloth) November 28, 2013Thank you for the amazing champagne @Oprah #HappyThanksgiving xoxo pic.twitter.com/6P2gVKWGC5
— WMag Edward Enninful (@EdwardEnninful) November 28, 2013So many varieties of pecan pie.
— John Jannuzzi (@johnjannuzzi) November 29, 2013Wishing everyone a wonderful #Thanksgiving, filled with lots of color! pic.twitter.com/uq3d5DVXtp
— Elizabeth Arden (@ElizabethArden) November 28, 2013I shop like it's Black Friday every day so I don't really understand all the fuss.
— Eva Chen (@evachen212) November 29, 2013If cooking for 20 wasn’t enough, try cleaning for 20. #Thanksgiving pic.twitter.com/7GuYQjxjSy
— ZzzQuil (@ZzzQuil) November 27, 2013this made me pregnant RT “@samir: I CAME IN LIKE A BUTTERBALL http://t.co/C4qdqXZL1e”
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 25, 201314 cats dressed as #Thanksgiving because America! http://t.co/KWd2leAlhZ pic.twitter.com/G9guFX32Wc
— REDBOOK (@redbookmag) November 28, 2013I need 3 shots before checking my bank account
— Carrie Bradshaw (@Carrie_Br4dshaw) November 29, 2013Braving #BlackFriday today? We'll be your shopping savior! Tweet at us w/ #JingleBoost for an instant pick-me-up. pic.twitter.com/UheFkIqrRc
— Benefit Cosmetics (@BenefitBeauty) November 29, 2013This #Thanksgiving, we're thankful for all of our loyal fans. What about you? pic.twitter.com/xeLM1jgBgF
— Revlon (@revlon) November 28, 2013Happy #Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. pic.twitter.com/dfVoK3Rs4I
— Nordstrom (@Nordstrom) November 28, 2013Still full. #Thanksgiving pic.twitter.com/BGd0Yd2gj2
— PEANUTS (@Snoopy) November 29, 2013Even Bullseye is out tonight for some #BlackFriday shopping @Target pic.twitter.com/qrVdj1HnLs
— A Bullseye View (@ABullseyeView) November 29, 2013Happy #Thanksgiving, #GIRLS. May your Turkey Day be rabbit-free. pic.twitter.com/G0hAzEv4mu
— Girls (@girlsHBO) November 28, 2013It's midnight on the east coast. Who's shopping? Hit me with some Black Friday stories if you've seen a good one. I'm in a turkey comatose
— Joe Zee (@mrjoezee) November 29, 2013In honor of #BlackFriday, we're sharing the reasons we love black. RT your fave for a chance to win prizes all day pic.twitter.com/ucSZdQ7bs8
— Kenneth Cole (@KennethColePrd) November 29, 2013apple pie for breakfast #sueme
— Rachel Strugatz (@rachelstrugatz) November 29, 2013Want more? Be sure to check out HuffPost Style on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram at @HuffPostStyle.
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NBA Players' Secrets: Women's Deodorant, Cookie-Scented Moisturizer... And Pink Shampoo?
NBA players such as Amar'e Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook are well-known off the court for their flashy fashion. And thanks to Wall Street Journal style reporter Elizabeth Holmes, we now know which beauty products keep some of the league's most stylish athletes looking good while going hard in the paint.
Holmes went deep into locker rooms, peeked inside backpacks and discovered some pretty surprising NBA baller beauty secrets.
Los Angeles Clippers center Deandre Jordan is "always powder-fresh during the games" because he spritzes his armpits with the aerosol form of Secret deodorant. And he keeps his mane clean with "mainly pink" Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner. Meanwhile, curly-haired Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao maintains his locks with a curl amplifier by Catwalk. We're impressed!
Knicks' Stoudemire has a pre-game grooming routine that includes slathering on Bath and Body Works Stress Relief. eucalyptus-and-spearmint-scented body lotion (That description alone makes us calm.) But Indiana Pacers' player Roy Hibbert prefers Carol's Daughter Shea Soufflé almond cookie-scented moisturizer. He told WSJ, "I put it on after the games whenever I'm ashy. It just smells really good." You gotta love a man that takes care of his skin and hair.
Head over to the Wall Street Journal for more NBA grooming secrets.
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Holmes went deep into locker rooms, peeked inside backpacks and discovered some pretty surprising NBA baller beauty secrets.
Los Angeles Clippers center Deandre Jordan is "always powder-fresh during the games" because he spritzes his armpits with the aerosol form of Secret deodorant. And he keeps his mane clean with "mainly pink" Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner. Meanwhile, curly-haired Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao maintains his locks with a curl amplifier by Catwalk. We're impressed!
Knicks' Stoudemire has a pre-game grooming routine that includes slathering on Bath and Body Works Stress Relief. eucalyptus-and-spearmint-scented body lotion (That description alone makes us calm.) But Indiana Pacers' player Roy Hibbert prefers Carol's Daughter Shea Soufflé almond cookie-scented moisturizer. He told WSJ, "I put it on after the games whenever I'm ashy. It just smells really good." You gotta love a man that takes care of his skin and hair.
Head over to the Wall Street Journal for more NBA grooming secrets.
See who's slam-dunking into the fashion world:
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5 Rules Everyone Must Follow When Giving A Handmade Gifts (PHOTOS)
So you skipped the Black Friday mayhem in favor of some more thoughtful, homespun gifts this year -- and we don't blame you. But before you set your sights on making the Pinterest gods proud (and launching an all-out war against your stay-at-home, mom-of-the-year-earning sister-in-law), there are a few things you want to keep in mind.
And don't just take our word for it. We called on a pro -- Etsy's Merchandising Specialist & Freelance DIY Contributor Nicole Smith for help. Here are the five dos of handmade gifting she suggests:
DO: Start Early
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"To avoid stress later, it's always best to start as early as you can (think about a month ahead for involved ideas or if you have a lot of folks on your list). That way you have time to run back to the store if you run out of supplies, or you can have a do-over if you have any crafty mishaps. It's also easier (and more fun!) to craft while not under pressure, and you'll avoid silly mistakes if you're lounging around as opposed to frantically hot-gluing something the night before.
If you don't have time to start early, try to reign in your ideas to something that is actually doable in the time you have to spare. You might also want to stick to something that you've made before and you know you can master with confidence. [If not] you'll be disappointed in the results and probably rather put a "Secret Santa" label on it, as opposed to bragging that it was from you."
DO: Make A List (And Check It Twice)
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"If you have a lot of people on your list this year, the best way to get organized is to make a physical list of your giftees and write down what you'd ideally like to make each person. Next to each gift, write out how much time each item will take you and be brutally honest with those estimates. Does it sound like something you really have time for? Don't forget this is holiday season and you also need time to enjoy yourself and drink egg nog. Perhaps instead of making all things from scratch, you're simply personalizing a ready-made item you pre-purchased, or downsizing the amount of details you want to add."
DO: Use Things You Already Have
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"Using household items as a jumping off point for many gifts can be a great time-saver and even sometimes help you stay within budget. Try quick embellishment techniques like stencils, applique, or embroidery to add a personal touch to aprons, napkins, towels, and even baby one-pieces. You can also add easy-to-apply trims to otherwise plain items like baby bibs or pillowcases. There are even special markers you can use to paint on pre-made ceramics and then cook them in your own oven to set the ink to create one-of-a-kind mugs, platters or ornaments."
DO: Know When To Call It Quits
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"If you find yourself up late at night, fingertips burned from the hot-glue gun or screaming at your knitting needles because they just won't behave, it's time to rethink what you're doing. You should also think about calling in a pro if it's a craft you've never tried before and it's just not going your way right away. If you still want to give a handmade gift and just don't have the bandwidth to get it done yourself ... you can also check out etsy.com/local to find events in your area where you can shop for unique gifts in person."
DO: Consider Giving The Gift Of DIY
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"Some trends I've seen are jewelry kits, a cross-stitchable cell phone cover or a DIY cheese kit."
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And don't just take our word for it. We called on a pro -- Etsy's Merchandising Specialist & Freelance DIY Contributor Nicole Smith for help. Here are the five dos of handmade gifting she suggests:
DO: Start Early
"To avoid stress later, it's always best to start as early as you can (think about a month ahead for involved ideas or if you have a lot of folks on your list). That way you have time to run back to the store if you run out of supplies, or you can have a do-over if you have any crafty mishaps. It's also easier (and more fun!) to craft while not under pressure, and you'll avoid silly mistakes if you're lounging around as opposed to frantically hot-gluing something the night before.
If you don't have time to start early, try to reign in your ideas to something that is actually doable in the time you have to spare. You might also want to stick to something that you've made before and you know you can master with confidence. [If not] you'll be disappointed in the results and probably rather put a "Secret Santa" label on it, as opposed to bragging that it was from you."
DO: Make A List (And Check It Twice)
"If you have a lot of people on your list this year, the best way to get organized is to make a physical list of your giftees and write down what you'd ideally like to make each person. Next to each gift, write out how much time each item will take you and be brutally honest with those estimates. Does it sound like something you really have time for? Don't forget this is holiday season and you also need time to enjoy yourself and drink egg nog. Perhaps instead of making all things from scratch, you're simply personalizing a ready-made item you pre-purchased, or downsizing the amount of details you want to add."
DO: Use Things You Already Have
"Using household items as a jumping off point for many gifts can be a great time-saver and even sometimes help you stay within budget. Try quick embellishment techniques like stencils, applique, or embroidery to add a personal touch to aprons, napkins, towels, and even baby one-pieces. You can also add easy-to-apply trims to otherwise plain items like baby bibs or pillowcases. There are even special markers you can use to paint on pre-made ceramics and then cook them in your own oven to set the ink to create one-of-a-kind mugs, platters or ornaments."
DO: Know When To Call It Quits
"If you find yourself up late at night, fingertips burned from the hot-glue gun or screaming at your knitting needles because they just won't behave, it's time to rethink what you're doing. You should also think about calling in a pro if it's a craft you've never tried before and it's just not going your way right away. If you still want to give a handmade gift and just don't have the bandwidth to get it done yourself ... you can also check out etsy.com/local to find events in your area where you can shop for unique gifts in person."
DO: Consider Giving The Gift Of DIY
"Some trends I've seen are jewelry kits, a cross-stitchable cell phone cover or a DIY cheese kit."
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Sharon Stone Stuns In Floor-Length Gown At Marrakesh International Film Festival
Sharon Stone is one seriously foxy lady. The 55-year-old wowed in a black floor-length gown at the opening ceremony of the 13th Marrakesh International Film Festival in Morocco yesterday (Nov. 29) where director Martin Scorsese presented her with an award.
"What is the definition of stardom, not fame, but true stardom?" Scorsese asked the audience, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Sharon is brilliant, extremely talented, fearless, charming, funny and absolutely wild, and she's a true star. When she walks in a room the energy changes," he said.
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The actress also spent the holiday in Morocco, posting the following to her Twitter account:
"What is the definition of stardom, not fame, but true stardom?" Scorsese asked the audience, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Sharon is brilliant, extremely talented, fearless, charming, funny and absolutely wild, and she's a true star. When she walks in a room the energy changes," he said.
The actress also spent the holiday in Morocco, posting the following to her Twitter account:
Our family in Morocco for thanksgiving. #familytime pic.twitter.com/Na4pheNpGA
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Man Posts 'Lost Girlfriend' Flier Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Should Be Accepted To MENSA For It
What do you do when you're desperate for a girlfriend and, if given the choice, you'd really love for her to look like Hollywood bombshell Scarlett Johansson? Forget Match.com -- just put up a "Lost Girlfriend" flier, just like this guy did.
Seriously, this is so brilliant, we kind of wish ScarJo called him up just for kicks (we know, we know, she's engaged). The +614 hints at Australia being Mr. Smarty Pants' residence, so ... you can afford to call long distance, can't you, Scarlett?
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Seriously, this is so brilliant, we kind of wish ScarJo called him up just for kicks (we know, we know, she's engaged). The +614 hints at Australia being Mr. Smarty Pants' residence, so ... you can afford to call long distance, can't you, Scarlett?
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A Generation of Hope, But Not Yet a Generation Free
As a photographer, I have traveled to some of the most exotic and beautiful places in the world. One of my most memorable and inspirational trips did not include any designer clothes or fashion models -- but it did feature a lot of hope. A few years ago, I took a trip to Tanzania to take pictures and film a documentary for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF). There, I met health workers, volunteers, government officials, and mothers who were working together to achieve a common goal -- prevent HIV-positive women from transmitting the virus to their babies. The dedication and passion of the people I met in Tanzania continues to inspire me and my work today.
And on World AIDS Day in particular, I am struck by how much progress has been made to fight the epidemic in recent years, especially in children. When Elizabeth Glaser first started her foundation with her two best friends in 1988, little was known about how HIV/AIDS infects children and there were no medications available to specifically treat pediatric patients. Now, 25 years later, pediatric HIV/AIDS is virtually eliminated in the United States, due in large part to advocates like Elizabeth, who were not afraid to speak out for the disease's most vulnerable victims.
I am proud to continue Elizabeth's legacy as I work with EGPAF to help achieve the same results in developing countries around the world. Every day 700 babies are born HIV-positive and almost all of them live in sub-Saharan Africa where the disease remains an epidemic. In Tanzania alone, 1.4 million people are living with HIV and 10 to 14 percent of them are children. More than 90 percent of these children contracted the virus from their mothers either during her pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.
While these numbers are staggering, the people I met in Tanzania did not seem defeated. In fact, many of them, including HIV-positive mothers like Tatu Msangi, were full of hope. Tatu discovered she was HIV-positive after becoming pregnant with her daughter, Faith, in 2004 -- when HIV/AIDS was killing millions of people each year in Tanzania and resources to treat and prevent the virus were very limited. However, thanks to a new program at the time, called the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Tatu received the medicine she needed to prevent transmitting HIV to her child. Today, almost 10 years later, Faith is happy, healthy, and HIV-negative. Tatu was so inspired by PEPFAR and EGPAF's work to help HIV-positive mothers and their children that she went back to school to become a nurse and she now works at a clinic in Kilimanjaro. And this past June, Tatu and Faith joined U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the fact that since PEPFAR began in 2003, 1 million babies, just like Faith, have been born HIV-free.
My goal is to return to Tanzania and visit these amazing people and clinics again. But next time I want to tell more than a story of hope through photographs -- I want to tell a story of success. Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV is the first step toward achieving an AIDS-free generation and thanks to organizations like EGPAF, I know that this goal can be achieved.
I will rely on all of you to help bring this goal a little bit closer to reality. Tweet, post to Facebook, or even just talk to someone you know about pediatric HIV/AIDS and what each of us can do to make sure that this generation is the last one to face this devastating epidemic.
Add your voice to the worldwide roar for an #AIDSFreeGen by joining EGPAF's World AIDS Day Thunderclap.
Nigel Barker is a celebrity ambassador for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and host of "The Face" on Oxygen. On December 3, 2013, he will emcee EGPAF's Global Impact Award Gala Dinner, which will honor former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for her extraordinary legacy of leadership and courage in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
And on World AIDS Day in particular, I am struck by how much progress has been made to fight the epidemic in recent years, especially in children. When Elizabeth Glaser first started her foundation with her two best friends in 1988, little was known about how HIV/AIDS infects children and there were no medications available to specifically treat pediatric patients. Now, 25 years later, pediatric HIV/AIDS is virtually eliminated in the United States, due in large part to advocates like Elizabeth, who were not afraid to speak out for the disease's most vulnerable victims.
I am proud to continue Elizabeth's legacy as I work with EGPAF to help achieve the same results in developing countries around the world. Every day 700 babies are born HIV-positive and almost all of them live in sub-Saharan Africa where the disease remains an epidemic. In Tanzania alone, 1.4 million people are living with HIV and 10 to 14 percent of them are children. More than 90 percent of these children contracted the virus from their mothers either during her pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.
While these numbers are staggering, the people I met in Tanzania did not seem defeated. In fact, many of them, including HIV-positive mothers like Tatu Msangi, were full of hope. Tatu discovered she was HIV-positive after becoming pregnant with her daughter, Faith, in 2004 -- when HIV/AIDS was killing millions of people each year in Tanzania and resources to treat and prevent the virus were very limited. However, thanks to a new program at the time, called the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Tatu received the medicine she needed to prevent transmitting HIV to her child. Today, almost 10 years later, Faith is happy, healthy, and HIV-negative. Tatu was so inspired by PEPFAR and EGPAF's work to help HIV-positive mothers and their children that she went back to school to become a nurse and she now works at a clinic in Kilimanjaro. And this past June, Tatu and Faith joined U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the fact that since PEPFAR began in 2003, 1 million babies, just like Faith, have been born HIV-free.
My goal is to return to Tanzania and visit these amazing people and clinics again. But next time I want to tell more than a story of hope through photographs -- I want to tell a story of success. Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV is the first step toward achieving an AIDS-free generation and thanks to organizations like EGPAF, I know that this goal can be achieved.
I will rely on all of you to help bring this goal a little bit closer to reality. Tweet, post to Facebook, or even just talk to someone you know about pediatric HIV/AIDS and what each of us can do to make sure that this generation is the last one to face this devastating epidemic.
Add your voice to the worldwide roar for an #AIDSFreeGen by joining EGPAF's World AIDS Day Thunderclap.
Nigel Barker is a celebrity ambassador for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and host of "The Face" on Oxygen. On December 3, 2013, he will emcee EGPAF's Global Impact Award Gala Dinner, which will honor former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for her extraordinary legacy of leadership and courage in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Marion Cotillard Wears Our Favorite Red Carpet Style: Pockets
There's a reason we've previously declared Marion Cotillard the best-dressed woman in France. It's not just her enviable Dior wardrobe or the ease with which she wears couture. No, Marion also has a clever style signature that makes her our favorite red carpet star: pockets.
The French actress showed off her trademark look at the Marrakech International Film Festival on Saturday, wearing a cheery striped dress from Christian Dior's Spring 2014 collection. The bright colors and racerback cut made the dress feel fresh and modern.
But it was the pockets, perfect for posing but also handy for storing things, that won our hearts. What's better than a fancy dress that actually serves a purpose for the wearer rather than hindering her? (This writer will readily admit that the highlight of her entire senior prom was the pockets on her prom dress.)
Cotillard, of course, has long realized the outfit-perfecting feature that are pockets. She's been spotted on several red carpets with her hands tucked away, proving that to be impossibly stylish, one doesn't have to give up function.
What do you think of her stripey Dior look from last night?
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The French actress showed off her trademark look at the Marrakech International Film Festival on Saturday, wearing a cheery striped dress from Christian Dior's Spring 2014 collection. The bright colors and racerback cut made the dress feel fresh and modern.
But it was the pockets, perfect for posing but also handy for storing things, that won our hearts. What's better than a fancy dress that actually serves a purpose for the wearer rather than hindering her? (This writer will readily admit that the highlight of her entire senior prom was the pockets on her prom dress.)
Cotillard, of course, has long realized the outfit-perfecting feature that are pockets. She's been spotted on several red carpets with her hands tucked away, proving that to be impossibly stylish, one doesn't have to give up function.
What do you think of her stripey Dior look from last night?
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Uggs Are Top-Searched Fashion Item On Black Friday 2013
You might have thought we were in the clear, free to breathe a sigh of relief, the madness having passed.
But no: Uggs are still the most popular shoe around.
We're exaggerate, of course, the awfulness of Ugg boots. (They are insanely comfortable and useful in foul weather.) But we're not exaggerating their popularity. According to Google's preliminary research on Black Friday, shared with HuffPost Style, Ugg boots were the top trending fashion item this year.
As of mid-Friday, the top 10 trending gifts on Google Shopping were:
Note that North Face also made its way into the top 10 -- if your feet are going to be cozy, might as well ensure the rest of your body is warm and toasty, too.
Despite having fallen out of favor as the trendiest footwear, Google's data shows that Uggs are still holding strong, and we shouldn't be too surprised. According to a survey conducted by Beso.com this past spring, more than a quarter of American women polled own a pair of Ugg boots. Even "kids these days" still love Ugg-style boots, as evidenced by the One Direction booties that debuted this past year.
And yet somehow, we're still a little bit stunned that in 2013, Uggs are still the top item shoppers wanted on Black Friday. Are you?
For those in search of an alternative...
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But no: Uggs are still the most popular shoe around.
We're exaggerate, of course, the awfulness of Ugg boots. (They are insanely comfortable and useful in foul weather.) But we're not exaggerating their popularity. According to Google's preliminary research on Black Friday, shared with HuffPost Style, Ugg boots were the top trending fashion item this year.
As of mid-Friday, the top 10 trending gifts on Google Shopping were:
1. Video game consoles, such as the Sony PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
2. Tablets
3. Minecraft Legos
4. UGG boots
5. Beats by Dr Dre headphones
6. Fitbit
7. The North Face
8. Rainbow Loom
9. Barbie Dreamhouse
10. Nike Air Jordan Retro sneakers
Note that North Face also made its way into the top 10 -- if your feet are going to be cozy, might as well ensure the rest of your body is warm and toasty, too.
Despite having fallen out of favor as the trendiest footwear, Google's data shows that Uggs are still holding strong, and we shouldn't be too surprised. According to a survey conducted by Beso.com this past spring, more than a quarter of American women polled own a pair of Ugg boots. Even "kids these days" still love Ugg-style boots, as evidenced by the One Direction booties that debuted this past year.
And yet somehow, we're still a little bit stunned that in 2013, Uggs are still the top item shoppers wanted on Black Friday. Are you?
For those in search of an alternative...
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Instagram Makes Regular Shoes Look Ten Times More Awesome
So let's face it: #nofilter basically doesn't exist anymore. These days, featured users on Instagram are just killin' it in the hipster department. iPhone photography has been elevated to a whole new level, and the Instagram app is the perfect way to promote it. It's hard to believe that some of the pictures found on the app are authentic, especially with all the Photoshop hysteria that frequently surfaces in the fashion world.
If you're an avid Instagram user (er, stalker), you may have picked up on certain trends throughout your feed or on the popular page. This week, it was all about the footwear, but not limited to basic shoes. From rain boots to ice skates and Vans, we present the most hipster shoe shots of the week. Some of these photos make a pair of Keds look ten times cooler than they actually are...
More Instagram photos we love:
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If you're an avid Instagram user (er, stalker), you may have picked up on certain trends throughout your feed or on the popular page. This week, it was all about the footwear, but not limited to basic shoes. From rain boots to ice skates and Vans, we present the most hipster shoe shots of the week. Some of these photos make a pair of Keds look ten times cooler than they actually are...
More Instagram photos we love:
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We're Pulling Out Our Credit Cards After Seeing This Week's Cheap Celeb Finds
Thanksgiving is over, which means it's officially the holiday season and our bank accounts will most certainly take a hit. While we create mile-long wish lists for ourselves (consisting of many items that cost more than our rent), it's always nice to lust after a few things we know we'll actually get.
And this week, our favorite stars made it easy by wearing so many adorable and affordable pieces. Olivia Munn looked effortless and comfortable in an $85 striped dress, while Taylor Swift's $20 Rosie the Riveter headband left us longing for another era.
Check out all the cheap finds of the week and let us know which ones are on your wish list! After all, Cyber Monday is tomorrow...
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And this week, our favorite stars made it easy by wearing so many adorable and affordable pieces. Olivia Munn looked effortless and comfortable in an $85 striped dress, while Taylor Swift's $20 Rosie the Riveter headband left us longing for another era.
Check out all the cheap finds of the week and let us know which ones are on your wish list! After all, Cyber Monday is tomorrow...
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What Makes Woody Allen Movies So Great: His Stylish Leading Ladies (VIDEO)
Woody Allen might not be known as a fashion icon -- save for the thick-rimmed glasses, we're not channeling his rumpled style anytime soon.
But his leading ladies, on the other hand, were up to their bowler hat-covered ears in fashion. So today, as a tribute to Woody Allen's birthday (Dec. 1), we decided to take a walk down movie memory lane and celebrate the most stylish women ever worshipped by Woody and audiences worldwide.
From Diane Keaton in "Annie Hall" to Penelope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," the women in the video above always said it in style.
Mashup created by Eva Hill.
Bowler hats and neckties have never looked so cool:
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But his leading ladies, on the other hand, were up to their bowler hat-covered ears in fashion. So today, as a tribute to Woody Allen's birthday (Dec. 1), we decided to take a walk down movie memory lane and celebrate the most stylish women ever worshipped by Woody and audiences worldwide.
From Diane Keaton in "Annie Hall" to Penelope Cruz in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," the women in the video above always said it in style.
Mashup created by Eva Hill.
Bowler hats and neckties have never looked so cool:
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10 Ways To Get Wine-Stained Lips Without Getting Wasted
Don't call us lushes, but there's a sultriness we love about wine-stained lips. The sexy tinge of color left behind after sipping on a few glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot can be utterly sexy. But if you're like us, we hate when the look starts to fade.
So we've rounded up ten lip stains -- from raspberry pink to red bordeaux -- that will help you to recreate that wine-stained look without getting wasted. Cheers!
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1. Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Glossy Stain. Packaged in a tube with sexy lace, bow and high heel embellishments, this lip gloss and stain combo imparts intense color, a shiny finish that lasts for hours and an alluring scent. ($5, Ulta.com)
2. Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain. Made with non-drying and nourishing ingredients such as olive butter, avocado butter and beeswax, this lip stain goes on smooth to create a custom shade. Translation: You and your BFF could be wearing the same color, but have totally different lip looks. ($25, JaneIredale.com)
3. Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream. The cream-to-powder matte finish is what initially sold us on this lip stain. But after we noticed that our highly-pigmented pout was still intact after a few cocktails, we had to stock up. ($24, Sephora.com)
4. L’Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain. Ladies, when we say that this is one of the BEST drugstore lip stains, we mean it. Between the easy-to-use brush applicator, rich color, lustrous shine and wallet-friendly price tag, it's a winner. ($10, Walgreens.com)
5. IT Cosmetics Vitality Flush Stain Stick Lip & Cheek Reviver. This lip and cheek stain is way more than just a double-duty beauty product that leaves behind a natural flush. It's made with hydrating ingredients like plum oil, jojoba and sheer butter, plus it contains vitamins A, C, E, acai and green tea, which are rich in anti-aging antioxidants. ($24, Ulta.com)
6. Pixi Lip Blush. We get nostalgic using this lip stain with its felt-tip brush -- it takes us back to our elementary school days. However, the translucent wash of color that it leaves behind without drying out our lips makes us feel and look like grown-ups. ($18, Target.com)
7. Benefit Cosmetics Liquid Benetint. This cult classic is the secret behind some of our sexiest stained-lip-and-cheek looks. When using Benetint, keep in mind that a little goes a long way. So keep a light hand when handling this bottle. ($30, Sephora.com)
8. Vincent Longo Lip & Cheek Gel Stain. To get the most color payoff from this gel stain, be sure to dab it on to moisturized lips. The results? A lit-from-within glow that will make your co-workers' heads turn. ($23, VincentLongo.com)
9. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain. All we want for Christmas (well, maybe not all we want) is for our stockings to be filled with this luxe lip stain. The amazing range of shades makes it difficult to choose just one. So we'd take any of these long-lasting lip colors to dress up our holiday party outfit. ($34, Nordstrom.com)
10. Hourglass Aura Sheer Lip Stain. For those of you who want to ease your way into lip stains, this water-based formula from Hourglass dries down to a sheer color that you can build up to perfect your desired intensity. ($26, HourglassCosmetics.com)
Wine-stained lips from the Fall 2013 runways:
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So we've rounded up ten lip stains -- from raspberry pink to red bordeaux -- that will help you to recreate that wine-stained look without getting wasted. Cheers!
From top left, clockwise:
1. Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Sexy Glow Glossy Stain. Packaged in a tube with sexy lace, bow and high heel embellishments, this lip gloss and stain combo imparts intense color, a shiny finish that lasts for hours and an alluring scent. ($5, Ulta.com)
2. Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain. Made with non-drying and nourishing ingredients such as olive butter, avocado butter and beeswax, this lip stain goes on smooth to create a custom shade. Translation: You and your BFF could be wearing the same color, but have totally different lip looks. ($25, JaneIredale.com)
3. Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream. The cream-to-powder matte finish is what initially sold us on this lip stain. But after we noticed that our highly-pigmented pout was still intact after a few cocktails, we had to stock up. ($24, Sephora.com)
4. L’Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain. Ladies, when we say that this is one of the BEST drugstore lip stains, we mean it. Between the easy-to-use brush applicator, rich color, lustrous shine and wallet-friendly price tag, it's a winner. ($10, Walgreens.com)
5. IT Cosmetics Vitality Flush Stain Stick Lip & Cheek Reviver. This lip and cheek stain is way more than just a double-duty beauty product that leaves behind a natural flush. It's made with hydrating ingredients like plum oil, jojoba and sheer butter, plus it contains vitamins A, C, E, acai and green tea, which are rich in anti-aging antioxidants. ($24, Ulta.com)
6. Pixi Lip Blush. We get nostalgic using this lip stain with its felt-tip brush -- it takes us back to our elementary school days. However, the translucent wash of color that it leaves behind without drying out our lips makes us feel and look like grown-ups. ($18, Target.com)
7. Benefit Cosmetics Liquid Benetint. This cult classic is the secret behind some of our sexiest stained-lip-and-cheek looks. When using Benetint, keep in mind that a little goes a long way. So keep a light hand when handling this bottle. ($30, Sephora.com)
8. Vincent Longo Lip & Cheek Gel Stain. To get the most color payoff from this gel stain, be sure to dab it on to moisturized lips. The results? A lit-from-within glow that will make your co-workers' heads turn. ($23, VincentLongo.com)
9. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain. All we want for Christmas (well, maybe not all we want) is for our stockings to be filled with this luxe lip stain. The amazing range of shades makes it difficult to choose just one. So we'd take any of these long-lasting lip colors to dress up our holiday party outfit. ($34, Nordstrom.com)
10. Hourglass Aura Sheer Lip Stain. For those of you who want to ease your way into lip stains, this water-based formula from Hourglass dries down to a sheer color that you can build up to perfect your desired intensity. ($26, HourglassCosmetics.com)
Wine-stained lips from the Fall 2013 runways:
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