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Miami Dolphins cheerleaders unveil swimsuit calendar

The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders 2014 Swimsuit Calendar Unveiling at the LIV Nightclub, Fontainebleau Hotel
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A Miami Dolphin cheerleader presents a swimsuit creation by Lila Nikole designer during the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders 2014 Swimsuit Calendar Unveiling at the LIV Nightclub, Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida

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Complexion corrections

By Francesca CastagnoliNobody wants to put up with skin weirdness. You know, those dry flakes, large pores, oil slicks, hormonal breakouts, random splotches, dark circles, and eye bags that become way more prominent after a certain age.

They're all normal wear and tear, says David Bank, MD, director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery in Mt. Kisco, New York. Skin becomes less elastic, and the effects of sun, smiles, nutrition, smoking, and gravity show up.

Don't blame Mom, either. Heredity isn't always destiny when it comes to skin. With this troubleshooting guide, you can get your skin right back where you want it to be.

Age spots

Time spent in the sun without the right protection has come back to haunt you!

Over-the-counter blotch-faders use natural ingredients such as licorice, retinol, and kojic acid. One such skin-brightening powerhouse is vitamin C, according to Dr. Bank. In addition to stimulating collagen production, it helps skin cells turn over faster, thus fading spots. Find it in Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing Gel ($60; shiseido.com).

Dr. Bank uses chemical peels to zap spots in-office. A treatment can take around five or six visits and cost from ₦16k to ₦55k.

Dry, flaking skin

Skin is driest in winter when humidity levels and temperatures plummet.

Bump up your moisturizer. The thicker it feels, the better it locks moisture in to skin. Try Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free ($17; elizabetharden.com).

If your skin is also itchy, red, and bleeding, your doctor may prescribe a hyaluronic acid, cortisone, or antibiotic cream.

Eye bags and dark circles

Bags can be caused by genetics, sun exposure, and loss of volume in your face. Dark circles can come from sun, allergies, heredity, or thinning skin.

Moisturize and plump up skin to help reverse a sunken look. Look for products with caffeine, which constricts blood vessels to make darkness less visible, says Bruce Katz, MD, director of JUVA Skin & Laser Center in New York City.

A derm can also inject a hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane under eyes to add volume and smooth wrinkles, Dr. Bank says. The cost is around $700 or more, and lasts for about six months. For dark circles, Dr. Bank likes the Pulsed Dye Laser, which zaps blood vessels. The cost is about ₦55k.

Breakouts

Hormones, workouts, and even over-exfoliating can cause acne. Zits happen when oil and skin cells clog pores, and bacteria grows.

Mild acne is often treated with OTC remedies containing exfoliating salicylic acid or bacteria-banishing benzoyl peroxide. "If neither works well enough independently, try using both," suggests Dennis Gross, MD, a dermatologist in New York City. For sudden blemishes, try Almay Clear Complexion Concealer + Treatment Gel ($10; mass retailers) with both salicylic acid and concealer.

For severe outbreaks, it's wise to see a derm for more systemic (rather than topical) treatments such as bacteria-killing antibiotics, topical retinoids, or oral contraceptives, says Dr. Bank.

Redness

The mystery marks on your face could be caused by allergies, temperature extremes, windburn, or even a chafed, drippy nose.

Apply a "good moisturizer that's thick and rich, especially at night," Dr. Day says. We like Philosophy Keep the Peace Super Soothing Moisturizer ($38; philosophy.com) with calming bisabolol.

You could have seborrheic dermatitis, says Dr. Day, who treats it with prescription antifungal and cortisone creams. It could also be rosacea.

Excessive oil

You blot, exfoliate, use masks, and your T-zone is still slick. Often your skin just happens to produce too much sebum (especially when hormones are in flux).

Cleansing without stripping skin is key. Overdoing it can actually cause skin to produce more oil. Update your washing routine to include ingredients that gently absorb oil, such as the clay in Vichy Normaderm Triple Action 3-in-1 Cleanser ($19; mass retailers). And use a cleansing brush to help slough skin cells, preventing clogs. We like the single-use puffs that come with the Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System ($22; mass retailers).

If your skin is still oily, says Robyn Gmyrek, MD, a dermatologist in New York City, your doc can prescribe a topical tretinoin gel (Retin-A).

Better Skin at Every Age

One skincare tip: Just as the moisturizer that’s perfect in your 20s may no longer do the trick in your 40s, your cleanser needs updates, too. You can’t go wrong with these basic and trustworthy picks for each decade.

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Rihanna goes rogue: Sexy superstar launches new perfume

Racy Rihanna is launching a new fragrance to coincide with her visit to the capital

By Hannah Britt

RI-RI lands in London today, and fans will have the chance to sniff the superstar as well as catch a glimpse of her.

We're talking about her new perfume, of course - and the latest celebrity fragrance to hit shelves.

To coincide with her visit, 100 bottles of the hotly anticipated Rogue by Rihanna will go on sale at Selfridges.com. Rogue will be the fourth fragrance from the singing superstar.

We tested the scent, which has sultry notes of wood and vanilla combine with leather and patchouli.

It’s feminine yet has a hint of musk to add an edge.

Priced at £43 for 125ml, these will be the only bottles of Rogue available in the UK until its official launch on October 24.

Get ready to hit the refresh button, it’s the perfect fragrance to spritz yourself with before hitting the town to find yourself a Rude Boy or two.

Just got out of bed, Posh? Style queen Victoria Beckham makes a dress from a DUVET

Victoria Beckham steps out in a quilted duvet - as hubby David watches the tennis

By Ella Buchan

A funny week it has been for Victoria Beckham.

First she finds out that her husband David used to have a raging crush on Cherie Blair.

And now she's stepped out in a dress that resembles a duvet crossed with a toilet roll holder. Perhaps it was only the logical step after the black negligee she wore at Wimbledon in June.

Or perhaps she's comfort dressing after hearing that Becks fancied the former Prime Minister's wife.

Whatever the reason, her quilted dress - part of her latest collection, which she was presenting at New York Fashion Week - certainly turned heads. Height of fashion, or total fail?

Nicole Scherzinger goes natural: Get her X factor look

Beauty expert Marissa Carter shows how to copy X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger's refreshingly understated make-up

By Marissa Carter

The "less is more" look is becoming increasingly popular among celebrities when it comes to make-up.

Natural beauty Nicole Sherzinger pulls this look off perfectly. The X Factor judge doesn’t need layers and layers of make-up to look great, but we’ve seen many a star ruin their beauty with heavy handed make-up application.

Follow Beauty Expert, Marissa Carter’s (cocoabrown.ie), three easy steps and Get Nicole’s natural look…

Step 1

Match your foundation to the colour of your neck not your face so that the overall effect is seamless and natural.

Foundation usually comes in three families of colours; warm, neutral and cool tones. Foundation with warm tones will look too yellow if worn on skin with cool tones and foundation with cool tones will look too pink if worn on skin with warm tones. If you’re unsure what tones are in your skin, visit a make-up counter and their artists should be able to tell you without hesitation.

A little trick to determine your skin tone is to see whether your complexion looks healthier when you hold up something silver or something gold beside your face in the mirror. If your skin looks good beside both colours, chances are you have a neutral skin tone.

Step 2

Define your eyebrows using eyebrow powder as this creates a softer more natural finish than an eyebrow pencil would.

Use a powder that’s just slightly lighter than the colour of your brows and don’t go over the entire eyebrow with the powder, simply fill in the gaps where your hairs are sparse or haven’t grown in.

Once you’ve filled your eyebrows in with the powder, gently brush your through them with an eyebrow brush as this will lift any excess powder out and help achieve a very natural look.

Step 3

The easiest way to achieve a soft daytime look with your eyes is to avoid eyeshadows that are glittery or too shimmery.

Apply a matte eyeshadow in a medium taupe or brown shade to your eyelid and simply sweep the outer corner of your eyes with a slightly darker shade to accentuate your eyes without looking too overdone.

Avoid using a liquid eyeliner for this look and instead wet your eyeliner brush and line your top lid with a dark eyeshadow.

Get as close to your lash line as possible. Complete this look with a sweep of peachy blusher across your cheeks and your favourite nude lip gloss.

Screen siren! Kelly Brook shows off her sexy side in new fashion pictures

Sexy Kelly Brook gets sophisticated and glamorous in new photo shoot

By Ella Buchan

USUALLY seen flaunting her curves in body-hugging dresses or taking pictures of her perfect bum in a bikini, Kelly Brook is surprisingly covered up in her latest photo shoot.

But she still reveals teasing glimpses of just what Danny Cipriani has thrown away, flashing hints of flesh in jumper dresses, tight leather-look pants and sexy pencil skirts.

Moving away from her classic pin-up glamour, Kelly’s latest collection for New Look shows a softer - yet still supremely sexy - side.

The single girl, 33, nails this season’s luxe-minimalism with slender trousers and simple T-shirt tops in glamorous fabrics.

From flattering mini-dresses and iconic bags right down to hot heels, everything pulsates with confidence and self-assurance.

Pic 1:

Jumper dress £34.99

Over-the-kknee boots £39.99

Pic 2:

Metallic top £22.99

Disco pants £27.99

Pic 3:

White shirt £24.99

Belted skirt £24.99

Pic 4:

Jumper £29.99

Coated jeans £29.99

Available in store and online at newlook.com

On this edition of Who Wore it Better, we have designer darling Nkiru Anumudu, and TV & reality star Nene Leakes. Both ladies are wearing colored long sleeved high-neck dresses from Stella McCartney's Fall/Winter 2012 collection.   Fearless Nkiru paired her daring outfit with six-inch Mary Jane platforms at Agbani Darego's 30th birthday party in Lagos, while Nene paired her look with Christian Louboutin pumps to the Bravo Upfronts in New York City. 

 

 Who looks better? 

New Nigerian Menswear Label Rhobes Debut its Collections– “Roots of Redemption”

By Jennifer Obiuwevbi

BN Style presents the debut collection from Nigerian menswear design label Rhobes – the “Roots of Redemption…“. The collection was inspired by the genesis of the black civilization which pushes forth the black man’s rise from the fields created for the suave and appearance-conscious male, Rhobes is run by Adetunji Ife-Adebiyi and Seun Abiodun-Lisk and aims to meet the needs of discerning men of style.

The collection was modeled by former Mr Nigeria turned model/actor Bryan Okwara and modelOdunayo Jegede.

Nigerian Luxury Design Label Iconic Invanity presents its Fall/Winter 2013 Collection Lookbook – “Screen Siren”

By Jennifer Obiuwevbi

A while ago we saw the fabulous “Screen Siren“ collection by Nigerian Fashion Designer, Nancy Nwadire of Iconic Invanity rock the Mediterrenian Fashion Week in Italy….

ANKARA IN A STUNNING STYLE

by iloverelationship.com

Nigerian hottest and latest fashion trend is something to be held, tell the world we are coming very strongly and they should expect the Nigerian fashion industry in a short while. Fashion to me means life, it’s really about telling this evolving story of expression through culture, art and style. Ideally cloths make you feel great and it allows you to really express yourself and your mood wherever you go. I love to see women and men look smart and style themselves according to their personalities. Nigerian hottest and latest fashion trend is what I’m about revealing to your in so many of the pictures I just got from various fashion show in Nigeria and guest what? They are the trending ones. Just feel your cool and enjoy the stunning design made by Nigerian and in Nigeria. You can never underestimate what our Ankara and lace fashion can do.