The New Non-Surgical Nose Job

By Colette Bouchez

for CountryDutchess.com

Have you been secretly yearning to chop a teeny tiny bit off the end of your near-perfect nose? Oh, if it weren't for that costly surgery and all that down time, it would have been a done deal, right?

Well, here's the good news: Doctors have found a way to reshape the nose using only wrinkle filling injections of hyaluronic acid and a dollop of Botox!

It's too true! The procedure, technically still known as "rhinoplasty" was developed in Milan, Italy. So far it's been tried on 95 patients who were asked to score their satisfaction with the procedure after 30 days and again after 180 days. And guess what ? It got a 9.1 score - better than Erica Cain on Dancing With The Stars!

Plus, there were no significant side effects reported - and no down time, with patients able to see immediate results! The research, published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, reports results are expected to last a long time.

The one caveat: Don't expect major, MAJOR changes with this procedure. It's really for correcting smallish defects and making minor changes. But hey - sometimes it's the little things that count!

The procedure is expected to hit the US shores soon. Check with your local dermatologist or plastic surgeon for more information.

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Finding The Perfect Lipstick: 6 Tips

by Colette Bouchez for CountryDutchess.com

From barely- there gloss, to scorching, shocking Scarlett, lipstick can be a woman's best friend ...or, her worst beauty enemy.

Choose the right shade and type and you can look spectacular, even without a drop of any other makeup.

Choose the wrong shade or type or style ... and, well, words like Halloween and Playing Dress Up come to mind.

But how do we know what to look for and what to avoid? First, let your mirror be your guide. If the face looking back at you is hard to see without your eyes going right to "those lips", then something is definitely wrong.

Likewise if you're getting comments from friends like " I love your new lipstick color" or, " How did you match your lipstick to your blouse so well". That means everyone is noticing the product - and not you! A great lipstick should enhance your overall look and not steal the show!

To help you hone in a little further on what to look for and what to avoid, CountryDutchess has gathered these tips from some of the top make up artists we've worked with on photo shoots and run way shows.

1. For the most natural look choose colors no more than two shades brighter or two shades darker than your own natural lip color. Unless your lips are very faded ( it can sometimes happen with age) your natural lip color should be your guide.

2. Use your skin tone as a guide to choosing color. If your is fair look for lipsticks with blue undertones - like rose, mauve, fuchsia and blue-red. Try Avon's Glazewear in shades like Raspberry Glaze, Royal Fuchsia or Mauve Moon. By the way, these colors also help make your teeth look whiter.

Warm medium complexions look great in Glazewear colors like Juicy Apricot, Coral Gables or Golden Glow - or brown tones like Coco Rum or Milk Chocolate.

The darker your complexion the darker your lipstick shade should be. Try shades from Avon's Beyond Color line like Sienna, Burgundy or Chocolate Frosting.

3. Hair color matters! General rule of thumb: The lighter your hair color is the brighter your lipstick will look - which is one reason why that shocking pink color looks so fabulous on your brunette girlfriend and looks so clown-like on goldy-locks you.

4. To get the full impact of a lip color apply it direct from the tube. To reduce the intensity use a lip brush and blot, blot blot .

5. If you're looking to make our lips shine, skip the iridescent colors - they look dated and can age you. Instead, use a matte color and top it off with a shimmery gloss in pink, gold or clear. We absolutely love,,love LOVE Benefit's double-ended lip gloss. It's two products in one - a sheer, pinky gloss for high shine and a shimmer pink for modern day glam that looks sexy not dated! Plus it's reasonably priced - just $12 for two glosses!

To keep lipstick on longer: Turn it into a stain! Apply a coat of lipstick, and immediately blot with a tissue. Apply a second coat, blot that too. Apply a third coat - and yup blot it as well. By this time the color will be pressed into your lips and won't budge for at least several house. Top it with a clear gloss for shimmer - but even when it wears off your lips will still have color.

For the Sexiest Lips EV-ER: Nothing beats the subtle shimmer of gold! Put on top of any lipstick color or wear it deliciously naked on it's own,either way there's something totally magical about how it makes your lips look! Our favorite: BENEFIT'S 24k sexy gold lip gloss

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False Lashes: How To Make Them Look NATURAL!

by Colette Bouchez for CountryDutchess.com

If you're ever tried to put on false eyelashes - and ended up looking, as Oprah Winfry once put it - like "BAMBI" - then you know how frustrating it can be to get it right.

At the same time, luscious looking lashes are sexy, and they bring attention to your eyes - even if you're wearing very little or even no other eye makeup.

Here's what make up artist Jenna Anton says works to make false lashes look natural - and luscious - without looking over the top Bambi!

1. Skip the strip and purchase individual clumps of lashes. Their softer look and feel - and no tell-tale "headband" strip will give them a much more natural appearance. We love the Make Up For Ever Eyelashes - Individual Ref 25009 ! They go on great and look terrific!



2. Trim the lashes to the same length as your own! This, say experts is the "a ha" trick that most women miss. The idea of false lashes is to add thickness, not length. And if you keep them relatively the same length as your own lashes the look will be uber natural! Use a manicure scissors to trim them in teeny tiny bits at a time.

3. Remember that your own lashes are different lengths - usually longer on the outside edge -so trim your "falsies" appropriately.

4. Curl your own lashes before putting on the fakes. And do a triple curl - once at the base, once in the middle, once at the tips. We love the tarte Picture Perfect Eyelash Curler for a perfect curl every time without harming lashes!

5. Before applying the fakes coat your own lashes with at least one layer of mascara, and line eyes with a smudgy brown or black pencil to help conceal the root of the fake lash.

6. For the best hold: Put a drop of the glue on a hard surface- such as the lash box top and let it begin to dry. While it's still tacky hold your lash clump in a tweezers and dip it into the glue, then apply immediately to your lash line, holding in place for a few seconds until the "hold" takes place. Use a few clumps on the outer edges and the rest to fill in the bare spots.

7. Once lashes are set, apply shadow and finish with a coat of mascara to blend the "falsies" with your own lashes. Remove with an oil based eye make up remover to soften the glue.

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