This week our favorite celebs were out and about, attending birthday parties and movie premieres:
Everyone looks glam, but can I swoon over Kimora and fab family for a sec?? Little Kenzo is so cute I had to post several pictures of him. I think Kenzo wins this Week in Chic. Kenzo for President!
Who worked it for you?
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Hey Guys!
The team at Glamour Paris recently contacted me about my favorite American spots in Paris. Voila le résultat!
Click here to learn about my number one places in Paris to eat hamburgers, get down-home delicacies and buy American things.
Très chic.
Smootches!
PS If you don’t read French, allow me to introduce you to my little friend, Google Translate.
Reader Whitney nominated her friend Chelsea for our fabulous daily ritual, Bombshell of the Day:
She says, “Chelsea is the kind of girl that breaks all the fashion rules. She wears the things most are afraid to wear.”
“Even though she’s from Richmond, Virginia, she looks as though she either belongs in NY or LA. She is definitely the kind of girl that will wear cowboy boots in the summer and white in the winter.”
“Chelsea is also an aspiring model as she was on the first episode of ANTM and has won several modeling contests in Richmond.”
“According to Chelsea ‘I am a lot of things; spunky, bubbly, fashion forward, I mean I could go on and on, and blah blah blah….but the only way to find out about the life of Chelsea….is to meet her!’”
So cute, Chelsea!
My favorite outfit? Your fedora, striped yellow shirt and blue skirt. Work!
What do you guys think of today’s Bombshell?
Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture(s) to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.
Just when I thought I was safe from the awkward, uncomfortable yet somehow rewarding days of high school (shout-out St. Francis Prep High School in Queens!) and firmly landed into adulthood, here comes adult acne. And braces. If 30 is the new 20, then 28 is the new 14. *sigh*
So here’s the scoop on adult acne and how to tame it.
What Causes Adult Acne?
According to WebMD, Adult acne is caused by sebum, an oily substance produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands. Sebum clogs pores, which attract bacteria and become inflamed. For most adults, breakouts are a result of hypersensitivity to androgens (male hormones). But an imbalance in both male and female hormones (estrogen) can also cause breakouts. For women, this can happen during pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause. Some medications, such as corticosteroids, and cosmetics are also triggers.
Great. So how do we get rid of it?
Apparently not the same way you did when you were a teen. Many acne treatments are geared to super oily teen skin but as we get older the skin tends to get drier. Effective treatment usually means a trial-and-error approached evidenced by the different acne treatments littered around my bathroom. For me sometimes Proactiv worked, then when that stopped working I switched to a stronger Proactiv formula. Then when that stopped working, I turned to Neutrogena Rapid Clear products after raiding my teenage nephew’s stash when I got struck with a case of the pimples while visiting family in Georgia. Pimples were gone by morning. Yes! Then after a while it stopped working. No!
These are the breaks, kids.
Most people find that following a regular skin care regimen and avoiding behaviors that trigger acne (sleeping/exercising in makeup, rinsing skin immediately after a workout, cleaning makeup brushes on a regular basis, etc.) work best for them.
WebMD also has this tip: Believe it or not, there’s a trick to skillful face washing. To start, try to keep your face clean during the day. Then wash your face twice daily with the cleanser (if your skin is dry, try using water the second time). Use only warm water (hot water is drying). Wash for just 1-2 minutes (more can irritate your skin). And use your hands instead of a rough washcloth. (If you must wash with a cloth, choose one made for babies, so it’s as soft as possible.)
Probably one of the best things I did for my skin was to hop on over to my dermatologist for a heart to heart. A prescription for a retinol and about 30 days later my skin was free. Your dermatologist is likely your best bet in the war against adult acne.
But fear not, the trial-and-error route isn’t so bad if you can’t make it out to the derm. Look for over the counter products that contain retinols for the cause. Retinols also known as Vitamin A are like super duper heroes that fight acne, wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven skin tone/hyperpigmentation. Other ingredients to look for: salicylic and glycolic acids.
Try these:
Do you battle adult acne? How are you treating it?
~Danielle
Our tips on how to transition from summer to fall inspired this fun look that marries a summertime tee and cut off shorts with a fall perfect tweed jacket and platform pumps:
Nicole Richie and Beyonce’s laid back outfits are a good examples of how to do this with flair, melding casual with glam:
Accent your look with a timeless red lipstick and vintage purse:
What do you think?
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Hey Guys!
Though it’s still very much summer here in Georgia, it’s already getting pretty nippy in other parts of the country (and the world)!
If you don’t want to completely ditch your summer wares, we found FIVE ways you can get more mileage by mixing summery separates with cold weather accents!
Check it:
1. Keep your mini, add a boot:
Just because the weather’s colder doesn’t mean you have to fold up your mini skirts and dresses. Take a cue from the ever stylish Kim Kardashian and Rihanna and wear an over-the-knee boot with your favorite thigh skimmer.
2. Layer your tanks and tees under sweaters and jackets:
There’s nothing more alluring than a pop of color or fun t-shirt under a classic blazer! Let your favorite summer tops go the distance by wearing them under wrap cardigans, soft wool knits or tailored jackets.
3. Pop on pumps or boots with your favorite capris:
I have very…generous calves, so any help I can get stuffing my pants into knee high boots the better! Capris are the perfect length for close fit knee highs. And if it’s still pretty hot where you are, you can work a pump with a capri to elegant effect.
4. Fall in love with leather:
Leather jackets, shorts, and skirts are great transitional pieces. Pop a leather jacket over a t-shirt, or wear leather shorts with your favorite tank. You’ll look edgy and fall ready.
5. Be courageus! Consider socks with sandals or stockings with shorts:
Don’t want to pack away your sandals or shorts?
Fall runways were aflame with the socks and sandals look and Parisian girls adore the stockings with shorts look. They’re not necessarily ‘trendy,’ but you can work it.
Take a chance!
And all you leggings lovers can rejoice! Those work all year round.
Do you guys have anything to add?
Hey Guys!
So sometimes, just sometimes, we allow Bombshells to get a ‘do over.’
Submit one lonely picture? We’ll give you a chance to send over a few more. Comments heart-wrenchingly harsh? You can re-up and try again. This time around faithful reader Kay from Connecticut lost over 40 pounds and wanted to show us how her whole look has changed.
Check out the ‘before’:
And the ‘after’!
She says, “My clothes fit so much better now! I am wearing clothes that I have not worn in over 10 years.”
“I thought I might send in some new photos and see if I could get a shot at being the Bombshell of the day once again–this time with my new body.”
Kay, you look great! What a huge accomplishment to lose 40 pounds! I’ve been trying to lose 10 for 6 months, lol.
At any rate, what do you think of Kay’s transformation?
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