Blog Posts by BeautyRiot Diva

I'll admit to my Facebook addiction -- I even check my page before I jump into the shower in the morning. But my devotion to Facebook has its limits … and this new makeup collaboration may be it. After all, do I want my makeup to resemble the colors of Facebook? It seems like YSL has decided that many women do, since it's making a new Facebook-inspired eyeshadow palette featuring the classic blue and white color scheme.

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The "Devoted to Fans" palette launches July 19th on the YSL Facebook page, and there are only 1,650 of 'em up for grabs. Plus, anyone who buys the eyeshadow will get special online privileges -- my guess is coupons -- through their Facebook feed.

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While it's not unusual for cosmetics lines to team up with pop culture icons (most recently, Betty Boop for Lancome or Miss Piggy for MAC), or for beauty brands to collaborate with Facebook for special promotions, this is the first time a

Last week, Gwyneth Paltrow unveiled the first item from her Goop Collection -- a plain white T-shirt that sells for $90(!). The Internet exploded with outrage; a boring white tee for nearly $100?

Well, thanks to Kanye West the heat is off Gwyn and her overpriced tees. Graphic designer Wil Fry created a limited edition Kanye West Air Yeezy T-Shirt, inspired by West's Nike Platinum Yeezy 2 shoes. The sneakers cost a pretty penny ($245 to be exact), but that's nothing compared to the T-shirt, which is being sold on the designer's website for jaw-dropping $90,300. Yup, suddenly Paltrow's T-shirt seems like an absolute steal.

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Sure, the idea of overpriced celebrity clothing lines is nothing new, but $90K for a tee is pretty astronomical. Unless this T-shirt turns into a BMW after you wear it or comes with a one-bedroom apartment, it's not worth the asking price.

And, if you think no one would ever pay thousands of dollars for a T-shirt,

When we think crafts, we think scrapbooking or DIY accessories … not designer shoes. But the latest DIY craze is just that -- creating your own pair of Louboutins. Since Christian Louboutin's famous red-soled shoes will run you about $800 a pop, women have started painting the bottoms of inexpensive heels to look like the real deal. In fact, so many imposters have tried this trick that sales of red paint have soared a staggering 40 percent over the past year.

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What we want to know is, why? So your cute black heels don't have a fancy label. So you don't have buckets of money to spend on a pair of designer shoes. You're not alone. And if you find yourself hunched over a pair of Payless shoes, painstakingly trying to paint the soles of your stilettos red, we say … put down the paintbrush and get a little perspective.

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Sure, it'd be nice to own a real pair of Louboutins, but if

When it comes to vacationing, I'm a proud, self-declared heavy packer. I'll bring a dozen swimsuits for a weekend beach trip, six pairs of shoes for an overnighter -- and I'm not alone. According to a recent survey, the average woman changes her clothes four times a day while on vacation, and brings 28 outfits with her for a week-long trip. Sound excessive?

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Researchers found that one in 10 women will go through at least seven outfits a day. That's practically as many wardrobe changes Katy Perry makes during a concert. But, not surprisingly, eight out of 10 women admit they don't manage to actually wear everything in their suitcase. The study also noted the average woman goes clothes shopping while on vacation, ending up back at home with even more outfits than she brought.

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So how do you avoid an overstuffed suitcase? Here are some quick tips for becoming a savvy packer (from my

When I was 15, I was more concerned with getting my braces off in time for the homecoming dance than I was with waxing. In fact, I didn't even know that salons offered bikini waxes. But Uni K Waxing Salon, which has locations in New York and Florida, is currently running a promotion offering 50 percent off all waxing services for girls 15 years old and younger. Which raises the question … when is it appropriate to start waxing?

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The salon offers an answer on their blog, saying, "Our daughters and granddaughters at 11 look like we did at 14 and 15. We may try to hold back the years, but the reality is that girls are physically maturing at an earlier age, while emotionally, they are still little girls, even if they don't look like it."

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While girls may be maturing at a faster rate, what about that "emotional" component mentioned in the salon's blog? Teaching tween girls that

A designer dress that also satisfies our sweet tooth? Yes, please. This latest Alexander McQueen-inspired gown combines two of our very favorite things: fashion and candy. Made out of 50,000 gummy bears, the rainbow dress was handmade for TWELV Magazine's debut issue and weighs in at a hefty 220 pounds. It takes three people just to move the thing, so this is clearly not a dress you can go out dancing in.

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How exactly is a gummy bear dress made? First, steel wire is twisted to create the shape of the dress, then the mold is covered with a sheet of vinyl, and finally each gummy bear is painstakingly glued on in a chevron rainbow pattern. No surprise it took three weeks to finish this elaborate gown.

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We're guessing it would take a lot of will power to wear this dress and not snack on it. After all, there are 50,000 gummy bears to choose from. Who's going to notice one or two

Couture Fashion Week is in full swing, and while we'd love to be in Paris eating French macaroons and taking in the fashion shows, we'll settle for second best: gawking at the couture runway looks from the comfort of our swivel chair. Couture Fashion Week is known for its extravagant, avant-garde styles that are sometimes, well … crazy. Take a look at some of the more over-the-top ensembles to see what we mean.

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Giambattista Valli

The Giambattista Valli couture show featured gorgeous gowns in shades of forest green and dark purple. Models wore gold leaf necklaces that looked like they weighed a ton, but the most bizarre accessory of all? Butterflies covering the model's mouth. It's very "Silence of the Lambs," a film that isn't exactly known for its high fashion. We're not sure if this likeness was intentional, but check out the similarity -- it's eerily striking.

Between "Downton Abbey," the Royal Wedding, and the Queen's Jubilee, we have been experiencing a serious British invasion of sorts. According to Alibaba.com, an online marketplace for businesses, there has been a jaw-dropping rise in global searches for vintage, British-inspired clothing. It's true what they say: everything old is eventually new again, and vintage, WWI-era fashion is having a major moment.

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Just how much has consumer interest piqued? Searches for vintage dresses have risen 273 percent over the past year, searches for long gloves are up 136 percent, there's been a 190 percent rise in searches for sequin headbands, and a 617 percent rise in top hat searches. A representative for Alibaba.com explained, "There has been a huge interest the 'Downton Abbey' wardrobe, boosting the vintage clothing industry. Period drama clothing and accessories are in fashion, and we're even seeing trends of 'Downton Abbey' parties popping up