WOW FOXY!!!!

I absolutely love Megan Fox on the cover of Cosmo. It seems she's thrown in some light brown highlights into her luscious hair and it really gives her a prettier and warmer look!

The makeup artist also gave her a brown smokey eye - still sexy but again, warmer and friendlier than the super dark hair and eye makeup all the time. Gorgeous!!!!

December 2011 Magazine Covers - Best & Worst

Overall, I was very entertained with the December 2011 magazine covers this month! As always, I've included US covers, as well as a few from various other countries. Let me know what you guys think!

Bazaar Espana

Not sure who this is, but she looks hott and I couldn't get over these shoes.

THE SHOES. OMG. GIMME.

Nicole Scherzinger for Shape

I love the dress. Because it's such a statement piece,

they did the right thing by keeping her hair and makeup simple.

Very natural and pretty!

Scarlett for Vanity Fair

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this cover.

It's so elegant and classic. The hair and makeup really compliment each other here.

I also love that Scarlett changes her hair often, she keeps things interesting. Gorgeous!


Michelle Williams for Elle UK

OK so i'm really torn about this one.

One one hand, I love that it portrays a white Christmas/Holiday feel

On the other hand, I really don't like Michelle's hair and makeup at all.


Lea Michele for Allure

I'm not a Glee person at all, but I think she looks great!

The cat eye really grabs your attention,

and the blush and lippy they used on her compliments her skintone perfectly.


Kim K for Marie Claire

Fresh off the heels of her 72 day marriage, Kim had the time to pose for Marie Claire.

I can't stand that Marie Claire gave her more publicity than she already has, and was annoyed when I saw her on their cover. That aside, they ditched the usual 10 pounds of makeup Kim usually wears, and went for a more natural look. It's pretty, but please go away for a while.

Jessica Simpson for Lucky

The soon to be new mommy looks the best she has looked in a long time!
A touch of mascara, pretty pink lip and long flowing locks really lights up her face.

I like the fun top she's wearing too, I recently bought one just like it for a holiday party =)


Jessica Biel for Elle US

Is it just me, or does her face look kind of vampire-ish?

I can't put my finger on it, bad photoshop maybe?

I can't get passed how her face looks in this photo so everything else was a waste for me.

J Lo for Glamour

This has really been J Lo's year - between American Idol,

being named People's Most Beautiful Person,

various product endorsements and making major $$$!

The makeup is nothing special, but it works for her - same with the hair.

The real standout for me on this cover was the bitchin jewelry she's wearing!


Amy Adams for In Style

This is another one - her face looks strange to me???

Looks like all the mag editors have been favoring sequined tops

and dresses for their shoots though huh?

Kristen Stewart for Glamour Espana

I think my boyfriend said it best, "Why does she look like she's pooping?"

I couldn't agree more. Weird pose, and the usual scowl on her face that ruins

any pretty hair and makeup done on her. Fail.

Jennifer Aniston for Elle China

I think she looks like a wax figure here.
She is so beautiful, so I'm not sure why they felt the need to butcher her face on this cover.

Especially when the title says, "Ageless Beauty." Yuck.



Dianna Agron for Nylon

This is cute! It's very Twiggy/60's and very Nylon.

The bold eyes really draw you in.

The key - eye liner and mascara on the top and bottom lashes. LOTS of both.

The Fanning sisters for W

I've posted this one previously, but wanted to include it in this post because I love it so much!

The golden hair and clothing are really complimented by the girls' bright blue eyes.

They both look like pretty little dolls!

Jessie J for Cosmo UK

Jessie J is my new obsession - I just think she's so damn cool.

This cover made me laugh, between the weird headpiece and kooky outfit.

But I think it works on her! The angular haircut and punchy red lips pull the edgy look together.


Adele for Cosmo US

I love this! Adele always has a flawless cat eye - it's kind of become her signature look.

I also really like the peachy blush they used on her.

Charlize Theron for Vogue

I thought this was a really pretty and interesting choice for a Decemeber cover - the ocean!

I think she looks beautiful and natural. I wish we saw more of her!

Lady Gaga for Vanity Fair - January 2012

OK I was a little too excited about this one and didn't want to wait until next month to share it!

I love the all red ensemble and the oversized hat - all matching her lipstick!

So much fun and very Gaga.

What was your favorite cover this month?

August 2011 Magazine Covers - The Best & Worst

It's that time again! I feel like I just did all of the July covers (I was a bit behind) but here are some of the August 2011 magazine covers! Hope you enjoy...

Tilda Swinton for W Magazine

Oh.My.God.Love.

Tilda is known for being "outside the box" when it comes to fashion/beauty,

but I love this look! Very David Bowie-esque which is always a good thing.

Claudia Shiffer for Vogue Germany

This cover is so gorgeous! I wish I could pull off an eye mask like this on the regular.

Just show up at work like - hey guys, like my eye mask? I wish.

Model (?) for Shape

Who is this? If it's a model, that's interesting considering celebrities have

seemingly taken over magazine covers as of late.

SJP for Vogue

Hmmm I find it funny that it's the "age" issue, yet SJP is photoshopped to hell.

Mixed messages for sure.

Olivia Wilde for Marie Claire

Oh this is just lovely. She is so gorgeous, and just kills it in this photo.

I love the minimal makeup, it lets her beauty speak for itself.

Love the red on her, and the side swept bangs are great. Well done!

Mila and Justin for Elle

Not so sure about this one guys. Mila rules, but she doesn't look great here.

Looks like her hair needs a serious comb through it...

Justin is rocking a seriously weird expression on his face too

Kim Kardashian for Cosmo

Again??? Think Cosmo needs to get some new cover girls in their rotation

She looks good, even though I kinda hate the dress

Katie Holmes for In Style

Wow! This is a pleasant surprise. Mrs. Tom Cruise is looking awesome

on the this cover! I like the dress, natural but pretty makeup, hair is flowy and pretty.

Jessica Alba for Allure

Eh. Two months in a row, Allure has underwhelmed me with their cover.

I wanted a crazy, creative, high-drama makeup cover!

Better luck next month I guess...

Heidi Klum for Glamour

Cute! I feel like she always looks great though. She is a model after all =)

Anne Hathaway for Bazaar

Don't hate it but don't love it either.

She has such a pretty smile, that would have made this cover better!

Michelle Williams for Glamour Germany

I love this! Colorful, fun, a little weird!

The lashes and lips are perfect for her, brava.

Emma Stone for Vanity Fair

God I love her. But her red lips are STARING at me. And not in a good way.

Love her hair, the bathing suit, the fact that she isn't overly bronzed.

But the lips. Why so harsh? Wahhhh

Drew Barrymore for Nylon

Oh. Wow.

I get Nylon's urge to be "unique" but this is just a freakin mess.

Miranda Kerr for Vogue Australia

Gorge! What a pretty dress, and pretty girl!

Ms. Orlando Bloom kills it on this cover

Christina Hendricks for Lucky

Whoa, curves! I think she looks great!

On the red carpet she usually has a bold color on

so this is a nice change up, especially with her hair color.

What's your favorite August cover?! Share!

Five Weird Beauty Facts

Hi Dolls! Hope everyone is having a killer weekend. I found these "weird beauty facts" on Cosmo.com and thought i'd share them - enjoy! xoxo

• Lipstick was considered an essential item for female nurses in the armed forces during the Second World War, both to remind women that they were ladies first and military second, and because it might have a calming effect on the male soldiers. (Although most experts now say that guys get really turned on when a girl wears red lipstick.)

• Perfume was central to Egyptian civilization and was used for both cosmetic and medical purposes. For example, Kyphi, one of the most famous Egyptian perfumes, made from flowers, honey, wine and berries, was also prepared as a drink to cure lung, intestinal, and liver problems. That said, don't go chugging a bottle of Chanel No. 5 to cure your next hangover.
  
  


• In ancient Greece, the most sought-after hair color was blond. Not many Greeks were naturally blond, so light hair was probably perceived as beautiful because it was so exotic. Women would lighten their hair using plant extracts or arsenic(!). They also washed their locks with a mixture of ashes, olive oil, and water.



• The term for a makeup artist in Egyptian hieroglyphic is derived from the root "sesh," which means, "to write, to engrave." Makeup application was taken pretty seriously back then: the same accuracy was needed to paint lips as to write out a text. (FYI: By "text" we mean etching symbols into a rock, not typing out a message on your iPhone.)
  
  


• It's a shame that extensions weren't available during the Heian Period when a Japanese woman's beauty was judged by the length of her hair, since the ideal was considered almost two feet longer than her waist. We're assuming that ponytails were a popular hairstyle back then

Photo Credit: RJ Lennon