When it works, you’ve got to *feel the burn*.  According to AOL readers, Lip Injection Extreme by Too Faced ($28 at Sephora.com) really works, better than any other they tested for the network. The only issue was a long-lasting slight burn. Still, I’ve found this more of a success than those that only showed results for 30 minutes. (What good is that, without constant “freshening up”?)

This makes me think … it’s too bad a girl can’t just do exercies to plump up lip muscles, instead, for permanent results!

The African Well Fund, a small non-profit raising money to build wells in Africa (you’ll never know all the needs around the world, huh?) has an auction going for celebrity-type shwag. They’re offering on eBay an audience gift bag from Stacy London’s new show, Fashionably Late.

The auction text gives the best rundown of the goodie contents:

Gift bag and assorted items from taping of the first episode of Stacy London’s new show - Fashionably Late with Stacy London The show was taped Oct. 15th in NYC and it will air on Nov. 23 on TLC All audience members received the gift bag after the taping. All items with the gift bag are new and unopened. Items: Gal Pal - Garment Deodorant Remover, Hollywood Fashion tape - the stars’ secret apparel and body tape, Strap Tamers - bra strap concealers, YogaToes - flexible treat for fabulous feet, Ice Rocks - Spring Water Ice Cubes, Alexis Bittar - 18k Gold-plated moonstone ring (retail value $80), Alexis Bittar - 18k Gold-plated amethyst ring (retail value $80), Shubi 1 piece fully-lined drawstring shoe bag 100% of proceeds benefiting clean water and sanitation projects in Africa!

100% of the proceeds will go to the charity, and I’ve not added an affiliate link to this post.

Again, Fashionably Late, Stacy London’s new talk show (which was only previously previewed [oy the alliteration], and not canceled after one episode as was considered by fans, will air (BLACK) Friday November 23rd at 10 p.m. on TLC.

What a great holiday gift idea for a best gal pal or relative; these are great products and your gift will keep on giving to others in her name! Not only are these products some of the best and most necessary for modern woman and fabulistas, but it goes to a charitable cause for those who need so much less than hiding bra straps and removing deodorant marks from tops! The auction ends on Nov. 18th. Oh and you’re bidding against moi, so good luck to all!

As a fabulista, you deserve and MUST own a mini home spa suiting your personal needs. After all, most fabulistas are hardworking, either in or out of the home.

We get pain, sickness, and just plain exhaustion … and we deserve not only relief but pampering! One set of tools for just a portion of modern femme’s ailments are these two cushiony therapeutic products.

Tension & Sinus

Headaches. Don’t let them get in the way of your life anymore! For tension headaches and muscle aches, try this neck pillow from Earth Therapeutics ($14.99), which can not only be microwaved but is filled with aromatherapy beads to sooth your soul and mood. And if you suffer from the big, bad sinus headaches, one arm in your defense can be the Hot/Cold Therapy Sinus Eye-Area Pillow ($12.99). Use warm on your forehead for sinuses and tension, or cold to relieve tired and/or puffy eyes. It’s also filled with aromatherapy beads for a totally relieving effect.

Both these products and more can be found at Bed Bath and Beyond.

What happens when we’re a week away from Halloween and/or costume parties and our costume’s arrived, but when we try it on, it’s a trainwreck?

This happened to me. I wanted to be a ball of yarn. I got a red yarn wig. Check. Beautiful. And I had the “genius” idea of (somehow, still not sure how - eep lol) wrapping an inflatable pumpkin costume with red yarn to make me the skein.

Well, I’m petite, which might have caused a problem. For some reason, this adult’s costume didn’t inflate as desired. I was droopy … AND fat. It wasn’t taught enough to hold the yarn ball correctly. Going as the fat-bum pumpkin? Not an option, you hear me?

So I came up with another idea quick. But I had about 6 days to receive every little piece of it (AND embroider something on part of the outfit - eek) before the big party. (With prizes for creativity and such, natch.) Now all these different parts help give the full picture - but they may not all arrive in time. As long as one crucial piece - the bling (natch, he he) arrives, I can manage the rest with a drug store run. (I can surely know I’m saying good-bye to that years-long coveted prize, however.)

Has this happened to you? What do you do?

If anyone else is in a costume pickle … write in the comments, let’s help each other out.

My new costume, you ask? In honour of newly running my own household: A housewife. (A rich one, too.) The purchased item I need is my faux engagement ring and wedding band. (Alas alas, I’m plum out of my own.) And I ordered a plain pink sweatsuit that actually is in true danger of arriving (coming from one of those plain apparel wholesalers) - that’s the item on which to be embroidered (on the tush: “wife”) so it actually needs to come in plenty of time — especially since I’ll also need to hem the pants (petite, remember). Sigh.

Wish me luck! And I hope all your costumes rock. (Do share!)

This is a sponsored, 100% honest review of Hairstyles.info. Learn more about paid reviews at ReviewMe.com.

A quick glance of Hairstyles.info lets you know the creators know style, with the glammed up cover model’s graphic-meets-tresses diva look.Hairstyles.info is just that, a collection of articles, and even galleries, about styling one’s locks. There aren’t even any ads to be seen on the website’s pages, at the moment. Admittedly young, but off to a great start with plenty of content already, this educational yet fun site is setting up to become a staple go-to and a must read before a big salon trip.The site as it is now contains categories with both photos and infotaining articles based on style type. Each type runs through descriptions of the best within, but there aren’t enough photos attached to each style in the articles yet to aid and give eye candy. (Perhaps take some from the galleries?) On the plus side, the writers, even early on, have covered so many of the best ‘dos! I’m also wishing for more detailed how-tos as well though. Step-by-step photos would be fantastic! My biggest how-to wish — any info for the woman yearning to create curly hair out of perfectly straight boringness. (’10 Things You Must Know About Getting a Perm’, is one example.)

There is, of course, some great info, even in the site’s infancy. ‘Should wavy-tressed girls brush, comb, or what?’ is an example of a Q&A — something I’m thinking will be done a lot as the site grows. Many gaps in the site’s content can be excused, and no review can be perfectly fair about it being small — but I am disappointed that the suggestions for very long hair are the old and boring, which frankly don’t work to make a woman a fabulista. (Ponytails, braids and buns? Oh my! Oh no!) Get a little more creative, and you’ll have us mousing for those social bookmark buttons. That’s a dare!

Other great aspects to the site that can only improve with time are sections like “men’s hairstyles” (Yes! They didn’t forget the men [something I actually do - te he]) and … “emo hairstyles“? Wow, I didn’t know that existed! Good job covering it, Hairstyles.info. Perhaps every personality deserves its own hair style! Maybe this means Hairstyles.info supports the individual, and that’s something I admire! Except still needing to be added are tips for face/body shape, and I’d even like to see what styles go best with each hair color! Indeed, you should explore every path you can, and eventually, you can be a master on the web.

The first perfume from Coach, the leather bag company, is titled after the company name, and slightly disappointingly doesn’t have that heavenly aroma of that best smelling leather their bags do.

But the fragrance - which is woodsy set in floral with hints of citrus - is chic, feminine yet smart, and just a bit of “get lost in.” It’s somewhat friendly, as opposed to my “Falling in Love” signature scent (also a woodsy), but it has just enough of, “gosh my friend’s attractive” in it to do you for the every day. (Which might be dangerous in its own right, take note.) It fits right in with work, study, coffee breaks, errands and of course, shopping for handbags, but I also find it sexy enough to get a new date’s pulse beating.

One of the best parts of Coach’s perfume is their bottle/displays. A company rooted in aesthetic and details, their 1.7 oz bottle’s glass has Signature Cs, a tiny hangtag, and even the bottle stop has COACH Signature detail - their logo lozenge shape (not well pictured). If you’re seeking variety, portability, or something less expensive than the already-affordable $68, there are two other options: There’s a test-shaped “Purse Spray” for keeping in your handbag, then there’s something I quite like the idea of: perfume solid, for rubbing against the skin - no perfume wasted! It’s also good for traveling - no spilling! But there’s even more goodness in the packaging, the hangtag-shaped compact can be attached to a key ring or a bag—it’s dripping with portability (and not with parfum liquid)! The two smaller versions cost $42 and $40, respectively.

I myself have a couple of freebie testers that will last me a time, but I think I just might purchase when those are gone! If you’d rather try, buying another Coach product should get you a tester, or perhaps requesting a catalog will get you a copy with a paper leaf sample. If you are ready to buy (which is a big step) shop online or in any boutique.

If you’ve sniffed this eu do parfum, tell me what you think!

I keep arguing against the poutiness in models. It’s not just lingerie ads with sexy full lips, I haven’t clarified - no! it’s full on evil-eye-death-stare moody looks. Perhaps after this article settles in your minds I will have to re-run our last poll, on which your opinions were pretty close.

• • Sexy!: 44% (8)
  • Fugly AND scary!: 22% (4)
  • My smiling dog is cuter!: 33% (6)

Are Pouty Models Cute?

Total Votes : 18

Overall, anti-pout won over but just barely. More overwhelming responses were found in the previous poll, “Are Models Hot?” with a vote toward No! out of 46 total.

But now just see what I really am referring to when I say that pouty models are not attractive:

And now you see why I think designers want them to look ugly, especially with that Dior hair ‘do. Ugggghh. These ladies truly look like demons about to rip fashionistas’ and journalists’ throats out.

A smiling face does not attract from a fabulous (or otherwise) ensemble nearly as much as a monstrous freak which could shoot deathly lasers from its eyes any second. No. Or a model slash actress who could easily appear in a guest spot on a Joss Whedon show as the evil foe, and not need any makeup! Ha. I wish it were funny.

Why is this okay? Why do people think these women are pretty? I was pretty moody and sullen myself in high school, and you know what it got me? Well, not dates! If you looked like a runway model in your driver’s license photo, I’d bet you’d be even more embarrassed than with your current.

Stop the uglification of probably perfectly okay looking girls. Let’s not anymore treat models like objects bending to society’s will - it means we must let them eat and cease drug abusing as well!

I’m not sure if models are humans, too, but let’s allow them to be!