60 Second Beauty Tip: How to Fix Rough Cuticles

I unfortunately have a nasty habit of picking at hangnails to the point where if I really get going my hands look repulsive. I used to ruin my hands on a regular basis until Lulu, a fabulous nail technician with Creative Nail Design, taught me a trick that has given me the most gorgeous, smooth and laceration-free fingers on Earth.




When you have broken skin or picked cuticles, take a regular nail file and gently file the spot down until it smooths out (it doesn't and shouldn't hurt), then apply Creative Nail Design Rejuvenator ($11.49). The copper peptides and other ingredients in the formula heal rough spots and broken skin within mere minutes (I'm not kidding.) Problem solved!

Celebrate My Birthday with 20% off at ShopRumor.com

Today is my actual birthday and I'm officially someone who is one year wiser, sexier and slightly more fabulous (let's face it: we all get hotter with age, we just require better lighting and camera angles). As a present to all my lovely FSB readers, one of my favorite online retailers, ShopRumor.com, is gifting you 20% off your entire purchase! Feel free to shop from my own personal Most Wanted List:

I want it, I need it, I gotta have this Deux Lux Juliette Double Handle Tote ($120).



Hands down some of the sexiest jeans on the planet, I adore the PRVCY Malibu Hills Book Cut Jeans with Flap ($198), as seen on Annalyne McCord from 90210 at the top of the post. You should rock them them with this stunning Voom Paige Top ($216).



I'm loving turquoise right now and I like the mixture of this Jem Couture Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet ($68) and this Teong Kay Jade Turquoise Ring ($77).

Feel free to browse around ShopRumor.com for these and more deals and enjoy that fabulous discount (just enter "RumorVIP as the discount code when checking out). In honor of my birthday, it's time to shop it like it's hot. Have fun!

Outfit of the Day: Casual Dinner Date

I'm playing around with different outfit ideas that represent a mix of prices and styles. Today's pick is a casual date-night dining outfit. Spring is the perfect time to get a cocktail and a bite to eat under the stars but you need just the right mix of dressy and casual to pull it off. Here's my suggestion for the right combination of style and cost to make sure all eyes are on you while you keep an eye on your bank balance.



I'm loving this Fifteen Twenty Ruffle Blouse ($189). The color can flatter various skin tones, the ruffles and fabric make it dressy without seeming overdone, and it's a great piece that can go from day to night.



Yes, you can wear black skinny jeans and these Cheap Monday Skinny Jeans ($70) are adorable and cost effective. Pair them with black heels to keep the line of the leg long and to keep the slimming effect going.


Accessories are always important. I love this Vita Bambino bracelet ($135) alone or in multiples stacked. A clean white clutch is always nice for summer and this G by Guess Lily Slim Clutch ($24.50) will do the trick. You're ready for date night dining al fresco!

Soothe Frizzy and Damaged Hair with LUSH Hair Treatments

Your hair is really upset with you. Don't believe me? Think about what you do to get it to behave: flatirons, chemical treatments, blowouts, handfuls of products. Flyaways, frizz and other unruly behavior is your hair's version of an obscene finger gesture. I've got the hair treatment equivalent of flowers and a candy-gram: LUSH hair treatments.

Hands down one of my all-time favorite beauty brands, most of us know LUSH for their amazing bath products but I recently got a chance to try the Jasmin & Henna Fluff-Eaze Hair Treatment ($20.45) and, in a word, I am SOLD! Saturate your dry hair with it, go on about your business for at least 20 minutes and when you wash it out, you might want to kiss yourself. The result is gorgeous, shiny, behavin' hair: ends are smooth, hair feels thicker and sexier and it makes your hair color unbelievably vibrant. Brunettes, get this now.


The Vegan formula contains all sorts of nut and seed oils that nourish the hair and scalp and the jasmine scent is luxurious and lasting. Blondes should go for the Marilyn Hair Treatment ($18.55) to get the same sexy, gorgeous and brightening results on your flaxen tresses but anyway you look at it, you owe your hair an apology so say you're sorry with a LUSH hair treatment.

The Winning Aldo Shoes (and Gift Card Winner) are...

Well, it was a close race but by a narrow margin (2 votes!) the red shoes won! So, I will be wearing the gorgeous satin Aldo Frodris pumps ($90) with my sexy black dress for my birthday party this Saturday night. I have to say, my boyfriend will be thrilled because red is his favorite color, not to mention I look like a wanton sex goddess in this dress. Thanks to all the votes who participated!

The winner of the $50 Aldo gift card was selected by a random drawing and SKFarrell won! Congratulations to the lucky winner. I know you'll make me proud and pick out a stunning pair of shoes from Aldo!

Vote for Your Favorite Pair of Shoes and Enter to Win an Aldo Gift Card!

So, my birthday party is next week and I'm not only celebrating turning another year older, but also losing 62 lbs to get into my goal dress! I'm so excited but I need your help: can you help me decide on a pair of fabulous shoes to go with it? Vote for your favorite pair in the comments section and enter to win a $50 gift card from Aldo Shoes! Ready? Let's do this!


Ok, so this is the fabulous dress, the Love Yaya Carrera Dress (sold out in black). Sexy and strappy and tres body skimming (now you understand all the hard work), the dress is a plunging v-neck straight black sheath in the front, criss-cross bondage straps in the back. The fabric is stretch cotton. Now, vote for your favorite shoes to complete the bombshell-licious look:


#1: Red Satin Frodris ($90)


#2: Gold Metallic Embellished Flofifi ($90)


#3: Silver Metallic Laack ($80)


#4 Black Strappy Platform Slagel ($125)

Remember to vote for your favorite pair in the comments section. I'll pick the lucky winner of that $50 Aldo gift card this weekend and announce the winner on Tuesday, my actual birthday. We'll both have something to celebrate!

FSB On The Scene: Cocktails and Handbags at Samantha Thavasa

I was recently invited to BagTrends.com's party at the fabulous Samantha Thavasa store on New York's tony Madison Avenue. I'm a fan of the line's ladylike glamour and the allure of fabulous handbags and cocktails is enough to make even the most jaded blogger hop out in her Chanel pumps. What girl can be sad surrounded by designer bags, I ask you? Here are some highlights from the event:



This is me with BagTrends.com's gorgeous vixen, Pamela Pekerman. We covet her Black Halo Jacket Dress ($345), do we not? For all things handbags, definitely head to Pamela's site. She's always got the hookup on the cutest bags around. Umm, I definitely should have dressed up a little more. What can I say, it was raining!



Tracy Damas of Lavish Magazine won this gorgeous black patent quilted slice of heaven. We all thought about mugging her on the way out but karma's a bitch so she made it out alive. I'm totally kidding...sort of...maybe. ;)


These are some of the gorgeous handbags that are available and the prices are right, ladies. You can shop via their website or contact Anita Pasalbessy at the Madison Avenue store at 212-535-3920. Either way, I've got my eye on that gorgeous bronze clutch at the top of this piece for my own collection.

Need a new bag for Summer? Having seen these gorgeous bags in person, I'd suggest checking out Samantha Thavasa. I've been invited back for a party with socialite Tinsley Mortimer soon so stay tuned for pics and purchase ideas from that little soiree!