Love, Louise

How Dirty are your Brushes?

2011-12-22T09:40:00.000-08:00

For some of us the holiday season means an exorbitant amount of free time around the house. And I have dedicated this rare down time to updating my beauty routine. After reading this month's InStyle I realized my less than stellar skin could (gasp) be my own fault! One article spoke of the importance of cleaning your make-up brushes at least once a month, imagine how embarrassed I felt realizing I have never cleaned my brushes. Cue an immediate, intensive cleaning session.

The pending question soon became, "How the heck do I actually clean these things?!" After some online research and referencing my now beauty lifeline (aka InStyle), I can properly clean my previously horrifying brushes.

1. Wet your brushes in the sink, but angle them down to prevent water from seeping into the handle. Completely soaking a brush could weaken the glue that holds the bristles together and ruin the brush.
2. Place a dab of shampoo, I used my Pantene Pro-V, directly onto the bristles.
3. Massage that shampoo deep onto the brush! And repeat if necessary, trust me it was necessary.
4. Rise the shampoo out by, again, angling the brush so only the bristles are wet.
5. Once the brush is as clean as a whistle, re-shape the wet bristles and lay the brush flat on a towel to dry.

Make sure you give the brushes one day to fully dry. Do not clean them right before a big night out!

Trust me when I say you will feel a huge difference the next time you put on your bronzer. I am officially converted to a lifetime of clean brushes and hope you all will join me!

Love,

Louise

My Winter Sunnies

2011-12-20T12:47:00.000-08:00

I just bought this new pair of Betsey Johnson sunglasses as a pre-Christmas treat! Some people may be thinking, "Sunglasses in December?!", but as you all know a Winter Wonderland can be blinding. I know my summer glasses have just not been able to hold up against my winter wardrobe. These Betsey Johnson sunnies have a great tortoiseshell finish to spice up a rather bland brown and a great shape that will compliment anyone's swollen face post holiday binge.

Why not treat yourself just before the holidays!
Love,

Louise

Fav Fall Accessory

2011-11-06T20:52:00.000-08:00

As the cold fronts are moving in our wardrobes have officially shifted to sweaters, boots and our favorite fall accessories. Here is the breakdown of SCARF 101 to ensure you enter the Holiday season warm and stylish!

Texture

Style with an army green military style jacket, blue jeans and your favorite leather boots. Textured scarfs add dimensional to any outfit, allowing you to look comfortable and chic!

Knit

Knit scarfs are amazing for those cold mornings where it seems impossible to leave your bed. Throw this on with any top and you will not only be warm but instantly have a ready-to-go outfit! Style with a white t-shirt and jeans or even yoga pants with a sweatshirt.

Delicate

Style with any basic top or neutral colors, delicate scarfs aren't the most practical, but instantly gives your outfit a wow factor. Never wrap these scarfs around your neck, as these beauties are supposed to fly and flow as you walk.

Pashmina

Pashminas are a staple that must be in every girl's closet. Buy this classic in every color and print your can find. Not only do they keep your warm on crisp fall days, but bring a new pop of color to every outfit.

Bundle up,
Love,

Louise

Britney's Criminal Activities

2011-11-01T20:03:00.001-07:00

Britney Spear's latest addition to her expansive career is the music video for Criminal, her latest single off her 7th studio album Femme Fatale. For the first time her current boyfriend Jason Trawick, her former talent agent, appears in the video as one part of the Bonnie and Clyde duo.

The video was filmed in London while Britney was on the European leg of her incredibly successful Femme Fatale tour. However we all know that it isn't a Britney video without a bit of controversy. Her production team was criticized for shooting with a replica gun and condoning violence, because in England they have an incredibly strict gun policy. But as always Britney managed to come out scratch free and looking fabulous.

Enjoy!

Love,

Louise

Jessica Simpson is a "Mummy"

2011-11-01T20:03:00.000-07:00

After much speculation, Jessica Simpson finally announced what we already knew, she's pregnant! Yesterday she tweeted a link to her website, showing this picture titled "It's true! I'm going to be a Mummy!" Besides the glam'd out costume shot, it is about time this became public knowledge. The pregnancy rumors, and very visible baby bump photos, have taken over the internet for over a month.

An even stronger rumor is that Jessica, along with her fiance Eric Johnson, have been holding out for a lucrative tabloid cover. Clearly that didn't pan out as they announced the news for free yesterday!

This is Jessica's first child but (almost) second husband. We are all aware of the incredibly public marriage and divorce between her and former boybander Nick Lachey, who himself has recently been remarried to host Vanessa Minnillo. In more ex-news, Jessica's most pervious high profile ex-boyfriend, Tony Romo, has also recently announced that his new wife, Candice Crawford's (yes, Chase Crawford's sister) pregnant! Did you manage to keep up?

Shockingly since her previous loves have already moved on, Jessica has fended quite well for herself. She has establish a fashion empire (estimated net worth of $100 million), founded a skin care web-site called Beauty Mint, got engaged and then became pregnant with her first child all by the age of 31!

Now the real question is it a girl or boy?!

Love,

Louise

@TheFauxMilaniaG

2011-10-31T17:36:00.001-07:00

I suggest you all go follow @TheFauxMilaniaG on Twitter this instant as it is witty and daringly original. If Theresa Giudice knew about this account I doubt she would allow Twitter to still exist, actually come to think of it she probably runs it herself for more publicity. If you have no idea what I am talking about go turn on Bravo and educate yourself. Then go make a Twitter you have no idea what you're missing.

TheFauxMilaniaG a milania parody

Juicy thought it'd be cute to serve us vegetable pizza tonight. So I roundhouse kicked him in the balls. He's now been crying for 3 hours.

19 hours ago

Sup Betch,

Love,

Louise

Kimmy K a Divorcee

2011-10-31T17:36:00.000-07:00

One of our reality centerpieces Kim Kardashian has stolen the spotlight from a national holiday by announcing her divorce from her NBA soon-to-be ex-hubby Kris Humphries. Now I know you all heard this news while at work and gossiped endlessly with your co-workers, in our age of technology this ain't breaking news. Our little Poison Ivy, as seen above in her Halloween costume, has turned our "reality" upside down. In an attempt to put this catastrophe in perspective, here is a timeline of the whirlwind.

December 2010 - Kim and Kris are officially dating, they meet while Kim was filming the last season of Kourtney and Kim Take New York.

February 2011 - Kris turns 26 (?!... yes he is five years younger than Kim and he is younger than Khloe).

May 2011 - Kris proposes with a 2 million dollar diamond ring, as we all saw on their wedding special.

Two weeks later - Kim and Kris grace the pages of People magazine announcing their engagement and then Twitter exploded.

August 2011 - Kim and Kris were happily married in a lavish and speculated to be $20 million ceremony and reception. While it was also reported that Kim and Kris earned $18 million from the event. (To be honest no one is sure if the $18 million is out of the $20 million.)

Early October 2011 - Kim's Fairytale Wedding debuts to the world in a two part special on E! And as always the Kardashian Klan delivered in the ratings.

Halloween - Kim files for divorce, supposedly "blind-siding" Mr. Humphries.

November 2011 - Now the most awkward moment will happen during the upcoming new season of Kourtney and Kim Take New York, which features the newlyweds and the surprisingly better behaved non-married couple of Scott and Kourtney, on Nov. 27th. See the now embarrassing promo here: KKTNY

Now here comes the mind numbing speculation of affairs, alimony, publicity and classic he said she said. Bottom line no one wants to be Kim while she lives out her 72 day failed marriage in the press, or do they? There has been speculation that this entire marriage was a sham for publicity and that cash money. How much do we think the "I've filed for divorce" exclusive cover story is going to cost Life & Style? I have a feeling this divorce is going to be, or set up as by Kris Jenner, a dragged out affair and I cannot wait for it to be over and done with.

As a side note Kim was married before, in 2000 she wed music producer Damon Thomas. She was 19, he was 30. Not only did she keep the marriage a secret from her entire family but remained in wedded bliss until 2004.

Now that this has all been addressed, can we move on?

Love,

Louise

Latest Library Additions

2011-10-30T20:10:00.000-07:00

Well look what just came in the mail! My brand new books that I am very excited about reading. The recent release of Derek Blasberg's Very Classy has inspired me to not only pick up his latest installment but the original, Classy, as well. Yes, the second book is actually an expanded edition of the first but you can never have too many books on your night stand (or be too classy). And the third is Crossing Fifth Avenue to Bergdorf Goodman by Ira Neimark, the former CEO of this famous department store. Also a recent release, this book recounts Neimark's illustrious career and "the rise of luxury retailing" as stated on the cover. I cannot wait to give you all reviews!

Until next time,

Love,

Louise

Halloween Party Playlist

2011-10-27T18:16:00.000-07:00

As the All Hallow's Eve celebrations begin tonight, here is a playlist sure to inspire the creme de la creme of dance parties at your approaching pre-weekend rager.

10. Princess in China - Coldplay ft. Rihanna
9. Titanium - David Guetta ft. Sia
8. Fade into Darkness - Avicii

7. Pretty Girls - Iyaz ft. Travie McCoy
6. Rain Over Me - Pitbull ft. Marc Anthony
5. In The Dark - Dev
4. We Found Love - Rihanna
3. It Girl - Jason Derulo
2. Better With the Lights Off - New Boyz ft. Chris Brown
1. Monster Mash

Party on dolls,

Love,

Louise

Star on the Rise

2011-10-27T07:18:00.000-07:00

Jessie J is a new pop diva whose grunge sound is about to blow up this scene. You may know her from singing with the house band at this year's VMAs, where she set the room ablaze. Her raw vocals shattered Katy Perry's Firework and everyone appreciated the strategically timed cover of TLC's No Scrubs after Chris Brown's performance. No need to explain the irony with that one.

You most likely know her hit Price Tag, but don't let the feel good song skew your perception of her style. This English hot kebab has had great success in the United Kingdom, but is making the journey over the pond to try to make it in our lovely Amurica. Her sense of style rivals Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry, but her natural voice and unique sound is what sets her apart from the pop crowd.

If you're looking for some great sing-a-longs or pump up jumps for the walk to class, here are some Jessie J must downloads:

Who You Are - Self empowerment ballad will have you belting along

Do It Like A Dude - Gritty dance song thats subliminal messaging convince you that a flat brim is a

reasonable purchase, which it isn't...nice try

Domino - Don't blame me when your heals are clicking and clacking while your hips are shaking down

the sidewalk

Watch out for Jessie J's love of bodysuits and rapidly growing fan base try to take America by storm.

Your welcome,

Love,

Louise

#singlegirlproblems

2011-10-25T21:38:00.000-07:00

Finally the Youtube blessed us with this must see video of the week, Dom Mazzetti vs. Single Girls ft Jenna Marbles. To all of you less versed in Youtube, Dom and Jenna's channels are hyper ventilating inducing laugh machines, immediately forward to your friends, material. It is an absolute necessity to check in out these two character's channels at least once a week.

As always, Dom charms us with his omniscient college knowledge and mastery of the bro-nacular. Meanwhile, the epitome of a single sorority girl, scratch that every single girl you meet in college, Jenna Marbles is the queen. In turn making all college girls re-evaluate how they actually might sound to their peers.

If this video does not leave you having legit flashbacks about last weekend, or the conversation you just had in the computer lab, you are a blatant liar. Meet you in the bathroom this weekend? I'll be the one holding your shoes, it's okay because we're single.

In the word of the great, "Bagles are a girl's best friend." Yes, Dom you bet they are. #GetAtMe

Love,

Louise

Mariah who? J. Biebs Stealing the Christmas Spirit

2011-10-25T21:29:00.001-07:00

What do you mean its not Christmas music season yet?! The always adorable Bieber Fever is breaking out this Holiday season with a new Christmas album, speculated to drop this November.

Strategically this times perfectly with the week you will begin to tire of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You". But don't worry just yet about Bieber dethroning Mariah from the top spot of your iTunes Christmas playlist. We will still tell Mariah that her high notes, and her high notes only, warm our hearts with holiday cheer.

To get all of us Bieb-lievers and Selena Gomez Haters excited Camp Justin has released a new music video titled 'Mistletoe'. And yes this is just for you shaw-tay. (Is that the Canadian translation for shorty? Lemme know JB.) Rumor has it that Justin's "mentor" Usher has even joined his young grasshopper for a track "The Christmas Song". For that video all I ask is that you two please please please have a holiday dance off. I suggest you hire Laurieann Gibson if you are struggling with this concept.

As I leave you all to secretly pre-order Justin's Christmas album on your parent's credit cards, here is your next screen saver and complex about a 17 year-old boy having better skin then you.

Always and forever,

Love,

Louise

Giuliana Rancic's Unforgettable October

2011-10-25T21:29:00.000-07:00

As many of you should be aware by now, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In ironic timing, our beloved host Giuliana Rancic, of our absolute favvv E! News, was diagnosed with the early stages of breast cancer. Now, one week after her lumpectomy, it still seems that this whirlwind was simply a bad dream. Cancer can happen to anyone at anytime, never forget the importance of being screened.

For those loyal to the Rancic dream team, we are well aware that Giuliana and her husband Bill have been desperately trying to become pregnant through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). After what seems like a dozen seasons of their show Giuliana and Bill, on the Style network, we have been just as desperately holding our breath in hopes of a baby Rancic. This past month, during the beginning of Giuliana's third attempt with IVF, is when the cancerous lumps were discovered. Giuliana recently said, "I still want this baby... Because this baby saved my life." Not everyone is as lucky, or has such a positive outlook, on such a terrible situation and disease.

As November inches closer, we should not forget the awareness that has been placed on breast cancer in these past couple of weeks. Let our glamor warrior Giuliana be a reminder and a talisman to all the thousands of women who are living and fighting breast cancer day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute.

Fight on ladies,

Love,

Louise

PS. Follow her at @giulianarancic on twitter for updates on her condition and as always fab-oosh banter with little man Ryan Seacrest!

Rawr into Fall!

2011-10-17T11:42:00.000-07:00

Sally Hansen's Salon Effects - Real Nail Polish Strips are to die for! As seen above is the Kitty, Kitty stickers that quickly transform your hands from dull to furr-ierce. What is better then looking down at your hands on a cold day and seeing this manicure! Be prepared for everyone to gush over your nails as these stickers sure are a conversation piece.

These stickers take less then 15 minuets to apply and there is no drying time, simply file off the edges are you are ready to go! You can chose from a variety of animal print, glitter or neon stickers to spice up your favorite fall outfit. My favorite by far is this Kitty, Kitty print but I also recommend Glitz Blitz for some shimmery fun!

Until next time dolls -

Love,

Louise