Book Buzz: "How Not To Look Old" Beauty & Style Guide

Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter and 10 Times Better after reading what has been called "The beauty and style bible for every woman"! A must read for moms is "HOW NOT TO LOOK OLD" by Charla Krupp.

Within this book are cheat sheets of to-dos and fast fixes that pay-off big time. Tips from all from the best hair pros, makeup artists, designers, dermatologists, cosmetic dentists and personal shoppers in the biz are shared in this book. Packed with eye-opening details on hair color, brows, lipstick, wrinkle-erasers, jeans, shape wear, jewelry, heels, and more, this book speaks to every woman: from low maintenance granola girls to high maintenance glamorous girls.

Style expert Charla Krupp dishes out her secrets in this "ultimate" to-do list for looking hip and fabulous -- no matter what your age. You can purchase this book on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Look-Old-ebook/dp/B0013DH2CC

It comes in a hard, soft and kindle version! It is $9.99 for the soft cover book!  A must have for every busy mom and women!

Letitia George for TheMomsBuzz.com

Advanced Night Repair Eye Product Review Part II

This is part II of the product review of Estée Lauder’s newest version of its Advanced Night Repair Eye. As you will remember, in my last post, I had mentioned I had seen noticeable improvement around my eyes. After just a little more than a week, I could see my eye area looking more refreshed and revitalized. 

Now that I have tested the product for almost 4 weeks, I can tell you about other improvements I have noticed.  One of the most noticeable changes I can identify without a doubt is my skin tone around my eye area looks more even.  I had a little of an uneven skin tone due mostly to sunspots. These undesired patches on around my eye area look brighter and easier to cover with concealer!  Love it! This improvement is thanks to Advanced Night Repair Eye synchronized complex and a powerful AGT technology, which together help protect and continuously repair the appearance of past damage.

Beauty Monday: Busy Mom's Morning "Must Do" Beauty Tips

Being a busy mom on the go does not always lend itself to a full night's rest nor plenty of time to get ready in the morning. Nevertheless, you would prefer not to look like you just rolled out of bed every morning, even though you may have done just that. Here are a few quick and easy tips to maintain a bright fresh look in five minutes or less.

Advanced Night Repair Eye Product Review: The Start of a Love Story

Did you know that the skin area around your eyes is 4 times thinner than anywhere else on your face? Although I knew the eye area was more fragile, I never would have thought of 4 times thinner! That’s quite delicate!!  And, therefore, we need to protect it with the latest and proven most effective technology out there.

This is why I agreed to do a product review of Estée Lauder’s newest version of its Advanced Night Repair Eye.I have tried many eye products from over the counter brands to renowned brands at department stores, looking for the one that works for me. For some reason, the eye cream is one skincare product unlike the others that I find hard to see the benefits it claims.

Nail Beauty Tip and Product Recommedation

I love quick beauty tips and this one you will also love.  Our nails and fingertips take on much work throughout the day and sometime a little attention and care, besides the regular manicure, will given them that boost they need.  Here is a quick and simple nail beauty tip and a product I highly recommend to go with it!

4 Ways to Sparkle This 4th of July by NineWest!

It's 4th of July this coming Friday!! Most likely many of us will be celebrating at a party with friends and family, going to an event or watch the fireworks somewhere else.  If you are looking how to on how accentuate your outfit for that event/show, Nine West gives us a nice suggestion on how 4 ways how to sparkle for 4th of July!  Plus, remember, an amazing sale is going on too at NineWest.com and in-stores!

- The Moms Buzz

Fall 2010 Fashion Trends of Beautiful Bags, Shoes & Hats by Elie Tahari

Although we are not thinking about this coming Fall 2010 just yet, I wanted to share a slideshow of  Elie Tahari Fall 2010 Collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC. What I loved about the collection was the mix and match of earth tone colors with some cool silver accents. The bags were slouchy, large and very chic, some with detailed fur accents.  The shoes were mostly suede and leather, some also with fur accents, and mostly platform shoes and boots.  Enjoy the show and look forward to this Fall 2010 that is anticipating to be extremely fashionable!

- The Moms Buzz

Top Tips for Flat Ironing Your Hair

Having really straight hair is really in. Although straight hair is really popular in younger crowds, still busy moms can flat iron their hair for a really nice young and chic look.  The other day that I went to do my hair at the salon, my hair stylist gave me 5 top tips for flat-ironing hair.  Some of these tips may apply to other finishes for hair styling as well:

Tips on How to Dye Your Hair

At some point in our lives, we want to try new hair color. When you reach a certain age, you want to cover your gray hair. Here are some basic tips on how to dye you hair: 

How to Soften Your Skin in a Snap

We all want the perfect skin and because we want it right now, the best solution is something you can use in your house to soften your skin. This is my personal routine when I want a glowing, softer skin.I can go two ways:

Beauty Pick of the Week: Stila "It Girl" Eye Shadow Palette

This Stila eye shadow palette is a must have for this summer 2010. Your eyes will sparkle in the sun with palette of shimmery neutral summer shades.  For a limited time, Stila Cosmetics is offering this It Girl Eye Shadow Palette, valued at $54 for $10 at their website www.stilacosmetics.com.  

The It Girl Eye Shadow Palette is a great selection of the neutral eye shadows that enhance the eyes and will sparkle in the summer sun!  The sleek design is ideal for on the go touch ups. It is perfect for the purse, wallet, or traveling.

Palette includes:

• Kitten (award-winning shade)
• Chloe (EXCLUSIVE shade)
• Lamé (EXCLUSIVE shade)

Not only are the colors in this palette great for the summer and all year long too, but the price is soooo right, especially when you want to update your makeup for this new season! Click here to get it now! ;)

- The Moms Buzz

Home Made Face Mask for Dry Skin

Today's home-made mask is for dry skins.  When you treat dry skin, the moisturizer you use can be the product that makes the difference between dry skin and perfect skin.

How to Create a Monochromatic Makeup in Your Eyes

Every now and then I like to feature makeup tutorials by different makeup artists or bloggers.  A makeup tutorial by Makeup by Risa is the one I chose for this post on how to create a monochromatic makeup in your eyes.  Just as I am a shoe lover, I am also a makeup lover, and I am sure there are many other moms who love makeup. 

Watch this cool video and get the tips you need to get the look you want for your eyes.  Anything you will learn here you will be able to apply for a monochromatic look or any other look you may want to achieve in your eyes.  Have fun!

- The Moms Buzz

3 Hairstyles for Spring 2010

When I bumped into this video in YouTube, I said to myself, got to share this with my readers.  These are three hairstyles for spring by Berlin Hair Baby that will get you out of hair trouble.  Watch the video and you will see why! It features three hairstyles:

• how to make a Ballerina bun
• how to make a French Twist, and
• how to make Side Chignon

For more hair-do tips, visit http://www.youtube.com/berlinhairbaby

- The Moms Buzz

A Touch of Fashion with DVF's Spring 2010 Collection

The Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2010 Collection was also one of my favorite shows at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC this past September 2009.  Here I share of the details of the Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2010 Collection that I liked the most. There was lots of intricate hair pieces featuring light and delicate flowers, colorful large beaded bags, draped dresses, some leopard print accent pieces, and some embroidered golden dresses, colorful stacked wide cuffs, flowy, loose and flowery tops. The colors yellow and gold predominated in some of her pieces, and of course, her signature eye wear collection completed some of the looks. In general, her collection had a cross-cultural mix reflecting our globalizing world.

- The Moms Buzz

Image courtesy: Adriana E. Photography. Adriana E. Calderón is also a fashion photographer for RunwayWeekly.com

A Touch of Blush in Your Spring Makeup

Spring means color, brightness and freshness! That's exactly what we need to get anew in our makeup bag for this Spring, plus something that looks natural and silky - a touch a blush!

More Fashion Trends for this Spring 2010 by Christian Siriano

This is by far my favorite collection of all the ones I got to see during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC.  Christian Siriano is a new rising star designer.  He won Project Runway last year.  For those not familiarized with this reality show, it is for designers who want to be discovered.  The winner gets to present his season collection in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC.  

Anyway, his collection was just spectacular!  The choice of colors, fabrics and cuts, shoes, bags, and accent pieces like those striking hats, all together was simply gorgeous.  Platform shoes come really high from 3/4"  to an 1.5" but definitely worth having a couple to style you up! Lots of satin, drapés,and  flowy  dresses to keep up with you fabulous hip movements.

The Moms Buzz

How to Apply Makeup for a Flawless Looking Face

Today a flawless face seems what everyone is talking in the beauty world - that is the goal.  Of course, in all the ads, the flawless face model has a truly flawless skin and does not represent the majority of us who does not. Some of us may have a beautiful skin texture, but that does not mean is completely flawless. So, how to do we fake it?  I truly believe that the best way to do it is to have a nude looking makeup. Bobbie Brown defines "nude makeup" to be one that's right for a woman's skin tone, not the one that it's hardly there. The key words here are "right for your skin tone."

How to Get Salon-Worthy Hair Without the Price Tag

My Favorite Sites for Buying Shoes

Featured shoes: Pelle Moda Women's Tammi Platform Ankle Boot. $150.00 at Endless.com.
Composite by Adriana E. Calderón

I am a shoe lover, I say and say it over and over again.  Believe or not, I have found that the internet is the best way to find and look at tons of shoes of all brands, prices, colors, and styles, all at the same time.  When I see a full page of shoes, I love them all, and I do not know where to start looking.  These 4 sites have become my favorite sites for buying shoes: