celebrity style: February 2009

Rihanna and Chris Brown back together

Well, didn't see this one coming: Rihanna and Chris Brown are reportedly back together. After Rihanna's picture was accidently leaked all over the internet (the one taken by police right after she was assaulted) I thought for sure she wouldn't be going back to her other half. Lips swollen and busted open, cuts... It wasn't posted on this site out of respect to the singer.

People magazine reports:

"They're together again. They care for each other," says the source. The on-again couple are currently spending time together at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs's homes, on Miami Beach's Star Island.Adds the source: "While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves."

At least Chris Brown learned his lesson right? He can get away with anything. :/

Dangerous cosmetics part 2: Lead in your lipstick?

This is nothing new when you think about it: according to reports from Safecosmetics picked out 33 random lipsticks and decided to do lab tests on them for traces of lead. 20 of these lippies turned out to have (tr lead. Pretty alarming right?

Specially when you take into account that the smallest traces of lead can be hazardous to your health. Lead tends to build up in your body over time, re applying lipstick everyday/several times a day will lead up to quite a bit of exposure over time.

Drugstore and department store brands like L'oreal and Dior try and defend themselves by saying "there is no FDA standard for an unsafe amount of lead" and they stand behind their products safety.

The good new is that 39% of lipsticks tested didn't contain lead, including Wet N Wild's $2.00 lipsticks. Here is a list of lipsticks which didn't contain any traceable lead:

Avon Ultra Color Rich Cherry Jubilee
Body Shop Lip Colour Garnet
Clinique Long Last Lipstick Merlot
Dior Replenishing Lipcolor Red Premiere
Estee Lauder Maraschino
MAC Matte Lipstick Viva Glam 1
Revlon Superlustrous Love That Red
Revlon Superlustrous Bed of Roses
Revlon Colorstay Lipcolor Red Velvet
Tarte Inside Out Vitamin Lipstick
Wet N Wild Mega Colors Cherry Blossom

Ones that DID contain notable traces/lead:
Maybelline NY Moisture Extreme Scarlet Simmer
Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor Maximum Red
Peacekeeper Paint Me Compassionate
Maybelline NY Moisture Extreme Midnight Red
Maybelline NY Moisture Extreme Cocoa Plum
Dior Addict Positive Red
Cover Girl Continuous Color Cherry Brandy
LʹOreal Colour Riche True Red
Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor Maximum Red
LʹOreal Colour Riche Classic Wine
LʹOreal Colour Riche True Red
Source

Watch the short video from abc news here.

Acne scars?

For those of you who suffer from past acne marks, you know those annoying dark spots which get left behind, so if you're looking for a solution definitely try The Alpha Hydrox 12% Glycolic Souffle she recommends.

First of all, The Alpha Hydrox Soffle has 12% Alpa Hydroxy Acid (which may be a bit strong for some, so you might want to use only 2-3 times a week). I read somewhere that Alpha Hydroxy in percentages of 4%-10% isn't effective for inhibiting melanin production and therefor will NOT lighten skin discolorations. Luckily the soufflé has a 12% of AHA. It also has a PH of 4.

Now, about 4 years ago before my acne cleared up, my pimples were gone but the dark marks remained.
After I tried pretty much any products available I went to the drug store and bought this: the results where amazing. I would wash my face; put the Alpha Hydrox Souffle on, let it set for about 5 minutes, and then put my moisturizer (which included sunscreen of course). After about a month, most of the marks on my face had lightened to the point where they were hardly visible, plus my skin glowed. I'm in no way being payed to endorse this product, but I definitely recommend it. It's available for only $15.99 in drugstores.

Chic jewelry under $50

I saw these on Maxandchloe.com and wanted to share my favorite picks. After a while you get fed up of always having to replace the cheap Forever21 and Claire's accesories (doesn't mean I'll stop buying from them) and this site has an under $50 section where you can get alot of neat bobbles and bling.. Specially rings which have become a huge trend the last season. Specially wearing multiple rings on each hand.

Here are my favorites and more affordable rings/cuffs/bracelets to spice up your outfit and
hands.. (note: some are on sale).

Blu Bijoux Small Serpent Ring $12.00

Blu Bijoux Animal Print Ring $20.00

Blu Bijoux Leopard Ring $23.00

Blu Bijoux Cabochon Ring $20.00

Blu Diamond Cut Cuff Bracelet $16.00

Blu Bijoux Gold Turquoise Stone Cuff $35.00

Blu Bijoux Mixed Media Stackable Bangle Bracelets $45.00

Presh Silver Studded Leather Bracelets $48.00

Blu Bijoux Enamel Rings $28.00

Blu Bijoux Tri-Color Bra celets $45.00

Latest on Rihanna and Chris assault

TMZ cited the police report where Rihanna claims she's been abused before, US Weekly spills she had bruises on her neck as recently as December:

Brown -- who is currently being investigated by Los Angeles county prosecutors after Rihanna allegedly accused him of assaulting her the night before the Grammys -- always had a "volatile" relationship with the singer, an insider tells Us.A Rihanna confidant adds that bruises were clearly visible on the singer's neck in early December. Alarmed, "I asked is everything was OK with her and Chris," says the pal. "She told me, 'We broke up again.' I didn't pursue the issue further."

And then to make things WORSE, Chris Browns dad went and did an inteview with OK! Magazine. Seriously, the last thing you want is to be letting out secrets at a time like this. Here's what out lovely "dad of the moment" had to say:

"I never once raised my hand to his mother," Donnelle says. "It just never happened.""I believe that Chris is making these allegations because it is a way of not accepting responsibility of his own actions. Somebody has to be at fault, the scapegoat, and who else but me?" says Donnelle. "He blames me for taking his mom away from his dad, even though it didn't happen like that. Whatever issues he has, whether he thinks they come from me or not, he needs to get help for, get counseling."

Sounds good right? If only he'd left out this detail:

Donnelle, who is blind after accidentally shooting himself in the eye during an argument with Joyce Brown Hawkins, says Chris is blaming the wrong person.

However, in a 2007 interview, Chris told a different side of the story: "He
used to hit my mom... He made me terrified all the time, terrified like I had to
pee on myself," Chris revealed. "I remember one night he made her nose bleed. I
was crying and thinking, 'I'm just gonna go crazy on him one day...' I hate him
to this day."

Sources: Ok! Magazine, US Weekly

Kim Kardashian At 2009 Grammy's

I don't know if I hate it or love it....

POLL
a) I hate this dress and the whole look.
b) Love it. Kim Kardashian looks hot!
c) Pretty dress, not on her though.
d) I like pie.

Latest on Chris Brown assaulting Rihanna with deadly weapon and other news

Wrigley's is now suspending Double Mint ads featuring the 19 yr old singer until "things get cleared up". The company stopped short of saying they will drop the troubled R&B star completely. Wrigely also added that the 19-year-old should be "afforded the same due process as any citizen." Something with which I couldn't agree more.

Worse, is that Chris Brown may be looking at 9 years in prison. This due to the fact that he wasn't booked for domestic abuse, but instead for making serious threats, which is much serious and can get you double time in jail.

Law enforcement sources tell us they typically book a suspect for the most
serious crime they can be charged with -- it's then up to the D.A. to file any
additional charges.Given there were allegedly visible injuries, the crime of
making criminal threats is punishable by up to nine years in prison. Domestic
abuse is four years.

Innitially Chris was also booked for assault with a deadly weapon, but later turned out the police report wasn't correct and there was no weapon involved. Just Chris Browns fists of fury.

Rumor has it he hit and bit her several times, yet she isn't wanting to press charges.

Chris Brown Assaults Rihanna

Chris Brown assaulted his girlfriend R&B singer Rihanna after both attended the 2009 Pre-Grammy Gala & Salute (above). Chris turned himself in Sunday evening after the two canceled their Grammy appearances. Both were nominees.

E! News:
A spokeswoman for Brown's label declined comment. Rihanna's publicist, Amanda
Silverman, would only tell E! News that the 20-year-old "Disturbia" singer was
involved in an unspecified traffic mishap. "Rihanna is well," the rep said.
"Thank you for concern and support."Per department policy, police declined to
identify the alleged victim in the incident, which occurred about 12:30 a.m. in
the Hancock Park area, apparently as the two were heading home from Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy bash, where they had been all smiles.In a statement, police say Brown and his companion "became involved in an argument. After stopping his car, Brown and the woman got out and the argument escalated. The woman suffered visible injuries and identified Brown as her attacker."By the time officers arrived on the scene, Brown had split.

As of this post, Chris Brown has already posted bail and been released, according to TMZ. And all this right before the Grammy's.

Are you still a Chris Brown fan? What's your opinion on all this?

Christian Louboutin online store

Well, it's finally here. The Louboutin website where you can browse shoes, handbags and boutiques. Let me just say the website is in one word: spectacular! I'm talking about the graphics, creativity and animation.

Check it out here and let me know what you think.

Sonia Rykiel for Asos- Parisian style

As soon as I saw Asos home page stating "Sonia Rykiels chic parisian style" I knew I had to take a peek. Images of Carrie Bradshaw in Paris somehow sprung to mind. And I'm glad they did.
I'm never one to fall in love with an entire line of clothing so this was an exception.

I was a bit dissapointed with the prices though. I mean, don't get me wrong, the clothes itself are adorably chic. Lots of bright pops of pinks/reds and elegant stripes. But sadly the items aren't very affordable at all unless you have extra cash to blow (or have a really really generous Valentine's day boy toy mmmm? Just kidding. Sorta). The cheapest item is a sweet printed (white) tee with a pink cherry/smiley face... for a whopping $82. A girl can dream and gawk though right?

Here are my favorite picks: