Sally HansenAt the BlogHer conference last month, I stopped by the fabulous Getting Gorgeous party, where there were free manicures featuring Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips.

With my own party coming up that night, my unmanicured nails needed some help, so I sat right down and took my chances.

Frankly, I wasn't expecting to like the results all that much.

I was pleasantly surprised.

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The process is pretty simple. First, you buff the tops of your nails a bit with a buffer that's provided -- this roughens them up so that the strips have something to adhere to. Next, you cut the strip if necessary to fit your nail. Once the strip is off the contact paper, it's like a thin sticker that you put right over your nail. It's okay if the end of the sticker is a little too long -- just fold it over your nail tip and file down the edge of your nail to make it look smooth. Another cool thing

Hannah Morrill and Judith Newman, Allure magazine

When we think about our skin (and God knows we do), we think hopefully of descriptors like "radiant," "glowing," and "luminous." We generally don't think of a beefy bouncer at a nightclub. But in fact, that's what it is. Skin acts as a defense against the skanks and losers-er, bacteria and viruses; it keeps the undesirables out and the good guys in. Foreign chemicals, irritants? You're not on the list. Water? C'mon in. Or at least that's what skin is supposed to do. When this system breaks down, it's not only our looks that suffer; it's actually our health, too. That's why there is suddenly an explosion of interest in what dermatologists call "skin-barrier function"-the capability of the skin to perform its gatekeeping services effectively. There's increasing evidence, too, that a healthy barrier is essential for aging well.

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It's not just people with skin

Alexandra Owens, Allure magazine

Miley Cyrus has gone on the record again and again (and again) about how much she loves her new Chris McMillan crop-and can you blame her? Everyone at Allure is kind of obsessed with it.

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But she does have one small complaint-other people won't stop talking about the dramatic cut. "The only thing that's hard is it's the only thing people want to talk about," she told People at the MTV Video Music Awards. It's easy to see where Cyrus is coming from when even the most talented celebrities can be outlived by a signature look-think Mia Farrow and Grace Jones.

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I can't speak to this personally since my style always errs on the side of understatement (bring on the neutrals and long hair, please!), but I can imagine that it would be frustrating. And though the commentary is certainly louder and larger-scale when you're famous, I've noticed this even happens to

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Photos: Getty Images(left)/Hollywood Life (right)

There may not be a bow and arrow in sight, but Katniss has definitely returned. Yesterday Jennifer Lawrence was spotted at the Toronto International Film Festival with dark brown strands. This can only mean one thing - filming for the much-anticipated Hunger Games sequel has begun!

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Lawrence's locks look even darker this time around. And with the addition of her deep berry lip, she's getting us even more excited for this season's saturated colors.

What do you think? Do you prefer Jennifer a blonde or brunette?

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Bright wedding day lips are all-the-way in right now - from racy reds to perky pinks, brides are glamming up their pouts with colors that pop.

We've compiled a slideshow of 15 stunning bold lipstick looks we think you'll love. Scroll through each for daringly kissable lip inspiration.

Would you wear bright lipstick on your wedding day? Let us know in the comments.

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By GalTime's Makeup Expert Andrea Ducharme

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick - Kate Moss Collection, shade 01, $5.19)

Get ready, gals! Bold, dramatic makeup on your peepers and pout are featured everywhere this fall.

Don't shy away from vampy, vivacious colors. The key is to pick one feature and make it POP. Here are my top 3 trends to choose from:

1.) EYEmazing Lids: Major eyeshadow is back! From vibrant violets and olive greens to straight-up smoldering black, you can go smudged or precise to make a statement.

For the office, apply a soft green shadow along the lash line and pair it with pale gold lids. When night falls, bring out the purples, silvers, and inky blacks. Keep the lips soft for a more modern style...bright lips paired with colorful eyes are totally 80s!

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Revlon Satin Luxurious Color Eyeshadow in Black Galaxy, $4.99

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Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion in Amethyst Ablazed, $10.49

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L'Oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator in Black Emerald, $8.95

2.) About Face: Get cheeky

Cenoire Novo Atomizer Mist Spray
You know I love kooky things. Yes, if it's slightly odd (read: this Japanese aluminum mask) , counterintuitive or super beauty gadget-y, I'm in!

That's why when I learned about Cenoire Novo Atomizer Mist Spray ($39), I couldn't wait to give it a whirl. I'm already a huge fan of makeup finishing sprays, and heck, steam facials - so of course this sleek personal facial humidifier would be up my alley.

You're just a few batteries and a power button away from misting your skin to a dewy, fresh glow!

Here's how it works: Water from the reservoir is atomized into nano particles which are steamed right onto the surface of your skin and are said to absorb deeper leaving skin feeling moisturized and more elastic. Sans makeup is key, but I've found that you can moisturize mid-day - just don't steam for the full four minutes with a face full of paint! Just 30 seconds will do the trick.

Stuffy office or cube? Dew up your personal space by using the four minute auto shut-off feature as well!

Hi, my name is Julia and I have a confession to make. For the last 20 years (or so...), I have been in search of the perfect hair care product for my dry, frizzy, limp, color-treated hair:(

Then I discovered that about 10 of my nursing colleagues were using WENⓇ Hair Care products. Reluctant to spend anymore money on haircare products, a friend gave me a bottle of the cleansing conditioner to try. Since I started using it, I have another confession. I can't stop touching my hair...it feels amazing!

What I didn't realize was that WENⓇ Cleansing Conditioner is a 5-in-1 formula that takes the place of my shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler, and leave-in conditioner. Because I have Type A personality, I did a cost analysis and figured out that one bottle of WENⓇ Cleansing Conditioner cost 75% less than all my haircare products put together. For me, it was a no-brainer, not to mention a heck of a lot easier to pack and travel with;)

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