The Latest in Celebrity Fashion, Beauty and Fitness

Kim Kardashian is a self-professed makeup junkie – but on days off she likes to give herself a break from what she calls her therapeutic 30 minute makeup session a day (wow! 30 minutes!?). Kim shared some of her makeup and beauty secrets with Life & Style magazine:

On going makeup-free:

Makeup is fun, but it’s just another accessory. I’m happy with myself, and this is who I am. As much as it’s fun to glam up, the most important thing is to be comfortable in your own skin- with or without makeup.

On how she learned to apply makeup:
Kim’s father enrolled her in makeup lesson classes when she was a teenager.

My dad Robert enrolled my sister Kourtney and me in a class with legendary Hollywood makeup artist Joe Biasco when we were younger.

On going blond:

I loved my blond hair. I had a totally different, fun attitude with lighter locks. Blond was definitely a lot of maintenance, though. I had to wear different makeup because it made me look extra pale. Still, I can’t wait to do it again.

On her favorite beauty product:

Kim loves Cle de Peau Beaute concealer. She dabs a little under her eyes to hide her dark circles, she says she inherited because she’s Armenian.

On her best skincare secret:

I love moisturizers. And Creme de la Mer has a great eye concentrate and regenerating serum.

Summer is here and Kim Kardashian is getting her glow on. Kim says body shimmer is essential for Summer. She loves to use Scott Barnes’ Body Bling in both the platinum and bronze shades.

For creating a faux, quick bronze – Kim applies bronzing face powder. Kim uses two powders: MAC’s Iridescent Powder  in Loose in Golden and LORAC TANtalizer Baked Matte Satin Bronzer, which has an SPF 15.

Kim Kardashian recently released her own fragrance, but before she created her own scent – she has been a fan of many other perfumes:

Orian, Van Cleef & Arpels, $150

Makes me feel mature and sexy. It's rich- I'd wear it to a gala! A sophisticated woman would wear it. Someone rich and fancy!

Eternity, Calvin Klein, $54

This scent makes me feel pretty and sexy. I'd spray it when we got home after a dinner date, before the real fun starts!

Summer Romance, Ralph Lauren, $78

It reminds me of a fun date, and that's where I'd wear it. So versatile - absolutely anyone would be able to wear this.

While Kim Kardashian admits she loves to use makeup and other products to enhance her beauty, she keeps a couple products near he bedside so she wakes up already looking beautiful and fresh.

La Mer lip balm

Kim loves La Mer lip balm, $45. “To avoid my lips drying out in the middle of the nigh, I use a moisturizing lip balm that isn’t too greasy. This one makes my lips feel amazin even when I wake up in the morning.”

Keihl's Creme D'Elegance Repairateur

Before she turns in for the night Kim moisturizes her body with Keihl’s Creme D’Elegance Repairateur, $49.50, which contains argan oil.

Acne Spot treatment by Patricia Wexler

If Kim’s facing a majr break out she applies Acne Spot treatment by Patricia Wexler, $15. It contains salicylic to break down the blemish. “The gentle formula doesn’t dry out my skin.”

Tarte's MultiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancer

To keep her lashes lush she applies Tarte’s MultiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancer, $65. “..this product is great since it helps to strengthen and lengthen my natural lashes.”

Avon's Advance Techniques Intense Repair Overnight Elixir

When her hair is becoming over styled Kim applies a deep overnight treatment to repair her locks. She uses Avon’s Advance Techniques Intense Repair Overnight Elixir, $7.  “By the morning, my hair feels silky and smooth without leaving behind residue on my pillow.”

Kim Kardashian has finally launched her first signature fragrance, called Kim Kardashian. Kim said she spent a lot of time designing the bottle because her mom and her collect antique perfume bottles.

Kim describes the scent as sexy and sultry (like Kim!) yet youthful and it transfers perfect from day to night. Some of Kim’s favorite ingredients in her new scent are Gardenia, tuberose and jasmine.

The fragrance is available exclusively at Sephora for $65 (3.4 oz.)

They also have a roller ball scent for only $16 – a great option if you just want to try out the scent!

Kim Kardashian has said she’s changed her wardrobe to mostly all black and white so she can wear more classic pieces. I think Kim’s done an amazing  job wearing only two colors but finding pieces that have usual cuts and textures. I wonder how much longer she’ll be able to pull this off until she gets bored wearing black!

You can check out Kim’s favorite picks from her store Dash (which she also shares with her sisters Khloe and Kourtney).

Kim Kardashian is always sharing makeup and style tips with her fans on her blog, including revealing her all time favorite makeup bronzer. Kim says Smashbox Bronze Lights ($28)  is her favorite because it’s a matte bronzer.

I think it’s important to have a great matte bronzer that doesn’t have shimmer in it because sometimes shimmer can make you look oily.

I use a smaller brush to contour my cheekbones and then use a bigger powder brush to give me a little color on my forehead and nose.

The bronzer is available in two shades, Sunkissed Matte and Suntan Matte. Since Kim has dark skin she uses Suntan Matte.

This Spring celebs like Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Katie Holmes and Kate Hudson are loving 7 For All Mankind’s worn out, ripped bell bottom jeans. The super-flared jeans are flattering to the waistline by balancing the hips, they looks great with a loose fitting top to make your butt and thighs look skinny!

Although the jeans cost $275, you can make your own budget-friendly version by taking a vintage pair of bell bottom jeans and distressing them yourself. By using a disposable razor, sandpaper or bleach you can get the same effect for a fraction of the price!

Current/Elliott 1971 Elephant Bell Bottom

7 For All Mankind Chrissy Bell Bottom Jeans

1. Christy Turlington
2. Christina Aguilera

3. Keira Knightly
4. Angelina Jolie

5. Anne Hathaway
6. Halle Berry

7. Katherine Heigl
8. Kim Kardashian

9. Miley Cyrus
10. Jennifer Lopez

The latest celebrity beauty treatment that’s making it’s way into salons and spas all over are Eyelash Extensions. Faux lashes are precisely placed around the lid using a safe glue which last for 4-6 weeks. The end result are full, lush lashes – and no need for layers of mascara.

Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian go to the Color Salon with they’re in Las Vegas. Eyelash extension expert Didi Perez applies the star’s faux lashes, rates are from $35 – $75.

Alicia Keys and Zoe Kravitz head to the Shu Uemura Tokyo Lash Bar at Barney’s New York for the ultimate treatment from pro Soul Lee. The boutique line sells “couture” lashes made from feathers, lace and crystal. The treatment costs $400 for full lash extensions.

Christina Ricci and Alyssa Milano love the Lash-Growth stimulation treatment at D’lashes by Dionne Phillips in Beverly Hills. The treatment costs $75 and is supposed to last 6-8 weeks. D’lashes also sells an at-home kit for $25, get the look without going to the salon!

Watch a video demonstrating how eyelash extensions are applied: