Beautiful Skin Blog by Belisi

So now you know how to clear up the occasional bout of adult acne, prevent fine lines and wrinkles (or at least try), and use makeup to hide imperfections (see Celebrity Beauty Secrets Part I and II). Now what about the rest of you? With warm weather knocking at our formerly frost-bitten doors, a girl has got to look golden. Say goodbye to pasty skin, lifeless hair and those extra winter pounds with these celebrity beauty secrets.

The Perfect Tan

So what do Jessica Alba, Britney Spears, Paris and Nikki Hilton, and Nicole Richie have in common? Yes they’re all famous and they’re never seen without a perfect tan (hey, you still should look good in your mug shot or psych ward intake photo right?)

Celebrities know all the great beauty tricks for looking younger and hiding flaws. Now you can too.

Younger looking skin

In Hollywood skin regimens, it’s all about prevention. But let’s face it, sometimes Nature has its way with our skin before we realize what’s happening. Stars like Felicity Huffman rely on super serums like Leaf & Rusher Active Serum to stave off the signs of aging. In this heavy-duty beauty product Retinol and vitamin C join forces to battle fine lines and wrinkles and boost collagen production. 

Blue Crush

Hold on to your leg warmers and crank up the George Michael, vibrant blues and purples are making their way into a mascara tube near you. This spring is all about bold colors for blouses, dresses, trench coats, shoes, handbags and makeup. While playful and daring, turning up the color volume can lead some gals down the wrong path. Fortunately, these colorful tubes go for the subtle factor.

Sure, it’s their job to look good and they have plenty of help achieving their beauty goals but that doesn’t mean the rest of us can’t look as good as our favorite celebrities.

One tip celebrities learn early on is that beauty is achieved from the inside out and prevention is key. Going under the knife these days draws as much scrutiny as a bad beach photo showing dimpled thighs and belly fat.

It's a New Year and a new you! It's time to take your beauty regimen seriously. If you haven't had time to formulate your beauty resolutions for 2008, we've done it for you:

I resolve to take care of my hair

It’s not pleasant to think about but our hair becomes a dead protein as soon as it emerges from our scalp, which means we need to take extra good care of it to ensure it continues to look shiny and lustrous as long as possible. Styling tools, harsh water, chemicals and products wreak havoc on your hair. Make a resolution to take better care of it and you’ll enjoy a New Year with fewer bad hair days, guaranteed.

Get a party girl glow

While all the late night parties and yummy holiday cocktails are fun, they can take a toll on your face. With New Year’s celebrations right around the corner, a little preparation will help you save face—literally.

While you consider yourself a woman of the world--someone who changes with the times--some things should remain sacred. Like happy hour specials and the Nordstrom half-yearly sale. And your favorite shade of lipstick. But even though you love Saucy Vixen #3 doesn’t mean it’s immune to the uncaring, cold hand of Discontinuation.

Pamper yourself and find breast cancer at the same time. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Sephora has teamed up with companies like Shiseido, Kinerase, DuWop and Bare Escentuals to offer a slew of pink ribbon products that “give back”. A portion of the profits from each purchase will support breast cancer research.

Who doesn’t like getting more for less? I discovered—or rather I decided to try—bareMinerals about 4 months ago and I’m hooked. Mineral makeup is where it’s at. And why not? I’d rather not clog my pores with chemicals and dyes, wouldn’t you? Get this 9-piece makeup kit only at Sephora. You’ll get mineral eyeshadow, blush, mascara, lip gloss and makeup brushes in a cute cosmetic bag, all for only $59 (a $145 value).

:: A. Covington for Belisi Fashions

We’re girls, and girls have stuff. From facial cleaners to foundation to eyebrow gel to moisurizer. And we need cool cosmetic cases to store all of our stuff.