A few weeks ago I wrote about my Shoedazzle.com experience. To refresh your memory I went through the shoe profiling process and left off at waiting for the arrival of my pick.

In the end I decided to go with a nice pair of leather-like riding boots in a warm chestnut color. When I received them in the mail they came in a very nice box with a shoe bag and they were exactly as the site promised they would be! The quality is exactly the same as a pair of non leather boots that you find at Mango or Zara or any other great store.

Kimbal, the boots themselves are pretty well made. They are lined inside with a soft warm fabric, pretty perfect for the cooler season. I have really skinny ankles, but with a pair of thicker socks they look great and the two buckles at the top are a nice embellishment. There’s a decent rubber grip sole, not the best for snow, but I think it will be just fine for rainy days.

All in all I think the experience was a good one and I’d def recommend to my friends.

The introduction to the site is very enticing to any woman that adores shoes. You see Kim Kardashian sitting with boxes opened and colorful beautiful shoes pouring out. So what is it exactly?

It is very easy:

• Take their Fashion Survey:
It only takes a few minutes for them to get to know your style.

• Their stylists pick five shoes for you:
Based on your survey results, their fashion experts provide you with a choice of five fashionable shoes each month. Take a look at the experts and see why they qualify to tell you what to wear on your pretty feet.

• Choose the pair you want:
They provide free shipping. If you are unsatisfied with your shoes, simply return them using the pre-printed return shipping label provided with your order.

The survey is kind of fun. It starts off with pictures of runway models in sets of three and you choose which style you like the most. After four of those, it goes on to pictures of shoes and which you like the most. It gives you an array of flats, heels and booties of all colors. Then it shows you brand names, this is where I got a bit stuck. What if I like them all?! Haha. Next came the list of celebs from Beyonce to Gwen, and you’re asked to pick whose style you most admire. The last steps are just a quick couple of questions about your shoe size and favorite color to tie up the deets. And then: Ta-da! That’s the end of the registration. The style experts take your survey and email you a list of five shoes to choose from a few days later–my email came the next day.

Now the interesting part, how hit or miss are they?

The selection came with two pairs of boots (which how cool is that for the same low low price?!) two heels and one kittie heel. I’d say with such a variety it would be hard not to find a hit every month.

The first pair of boots are called Adina’s, they are high heels and black leather (imitation) with a peep toe. Definitely something trendy and in the mags. More for a night on the town. Next is a pair of Sedonas, pointy gold almost-flats with a cute kitten heel and gold-studded embellishments. I have to say, this is the only pair I cannot see myself wearing. I’d much rather just like a pair of flats.

Giselle was my third selection. These shoes are sexy. They are 3.5 inch heels in black and pewter with distinctive beading in the front. These are definitely not everyday heels, but they will spice up any outfit and will make you feel like a woman waiting to get noticed.

The fourth selection is Kimball, a chestnut color, or so they say, harness boot. I like these the most so far, except the color is a bit orangey and I wonder how much use I can get out of a flat boot with such a distinct color–although it may be perfect for the transition from Winter to Spring?

The last of the picks is from Gabby. These are a more conservative peep-toe heel in an olive-green color with a dark-brown sole. These three inch heels are something that I would wear to work, if I worked in a business environment, which I don’t. And, unfortunately, I don’t think they’re too fun or interesting for my normal day to day.

All in all, three out of five ain’t bad. In case you’re not satisfied by any of their selections, you have the choice to ask for more picks or skip the month–you cannot go wrong with that! All the brands say imported and most are made from synthetic materials, although some are blends (upper leather, mixed w/synthetics). This would normally bother me the most because I’d be worried about the quality, but as I am a vegetarian and try to stray from the leather shows, I think I may just be satisfied if they are made well.

Stay tuned to find out what happens when the ones I pick actually arrive!

BRITTANY MURPHY (Nov. 10, 1977 – Dec. 20, 2009) is an American actress and recording artist. She starred in films such as Just Married, Clueless, Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, Sin City, The Dead Girl, and Riding in Cars with Boys. Murphy was reportedly in full cardiac arrest when Los Angeles Fire Dept. paramedics responded to a 911 from her husband’s Los Angeles home at 8 a.m. Attempts to revive her were not successful, and she was pronounced dead upon arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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Susan Sarandon, one of Hollywood’s most respected actresses, is one of the original cougars and managed to snag hottie actor/director Tim Robbins as her lifetime partner since 1988. She’s been in films as iconic as the “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Thelma and Louise,” “Dead Man Walking,” and most recently stars in Peter Jackson’s “The Lovely Bones,” as well as the upcoming “Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps.”

For a woman who is no longer an ingenue, Sarandon continues to have a strong career as well as embracing her seasoned sexiness. Did we mention that she’s STILL with Tim Robbins? Sarandon may be the wisest cougar of them all.

Don’t try to resist it… take a peak!

Sandra Bullock has been one of America’s favorite Rom Com actresses since she stole our hearts in “While You Were Sleeping,” kept Keanu Reeves balanced in “Speed,” and then managed to make us hate her in “Crash.” She’s dated hot guys as young as Ryan Gosling and still managed to stay one of Hollywood’s box office queens. Though there is drama on the homefront with her husband Jesse James’s ex, Sandra Bullock is still on top with critical acclaim for her recent role in “The Blind Side.” Thus, our pick for one of Hollywood’s Top Cougars.

I’m sure you’ve caught on to the Acai Berry trend that has taken over the beauty/health industry. Whether you’re using it in your smoothies or using its extract in your skin care regimen, it’s everywhere and there’s no escaping it! But why would you want to? After all, this superfruit boasts anti-oxidant fighting powers and can help fight off skin damaging free radicals.

Kiehl’s has created a whole skin care line based on these claims:

Kiehl’s Acai Damage-Repairing Skincare collection is comprised of Performance-Proven, 100% Natural Origin Super-Antioxidant Organic Açaí Berry

This collection helps skin repair the visible effects of both physical and environmental damage, while also helping to stimulate your skin’s natural renewal process and restore its tone, texture, and elasticity, due to environmental oxidation, sun exposure and other external skin stressors

The collection instantly appealed to me because it’s Paraben — and silicone-free.  So I decided to try out the Acai Damage-Minimizing Cleanser and Acai Damage-Correcting Moisturizer.

Acai Damage-Minimizing Cleanser

The cleanser is a foam cleanser, so when you pump it, only a small amount of product is being used and turned into foam, making it last longer. It really leaves your face feeling clean and doesn’t leave a feeling of residue that heavier cleansers can. It removed all my makeup, although I should note I don’t wear mascara, but I’m guessing you’d want to use an eye makeup remover as well. The smell is really mild, but it has a nice hint of herbs and a nice mix of floral and fruity aromas that I found enjoyable.

Acai Damage-Correcting Moisturizer

The moisturizer is a bit thicker than I had expected. My skin is more on the oily side and I felt like the cleanser made my face a bit too dry, but the moisturizer afterward was the perfect balance. It has a stronger smell than the cleanser, but nothing overwhelming. There’s a nice kick of rosemary along with many other fresh scents. Even though it is a thicker cream though, it claims your pores wont clog.

Overall I think the duo is a good combination. The antioxidants and other healing properties are, probably, exactly what my skin needs heading into the winter, especially after a sun filled summer!

Demi Moore has fallen in love with a “Ghost,” buffed up in “G.I. Jane,” and hung out with Charlie and his Angels, and the woman is still looking better than her 20-something counterparts. In a recent W magazine interview, Demi notes, “I’d prefer to be called a puma,” as well as stating that, “I’m certainly not the first person to be in a relationship with a younger man, but somehow I was plucked out as a bit of a poster girl.” Take it as a compliment, Demi.

Hot men or Funny men. I don’t know about you, but this is not as cut and dry as it seems. Hot guys are very fun to look at, but funny guys seem to be the ones you can actually have conversations/relationships with, that aren’t only physical. Why? Humor requires intelligence and wit, which are assets that aren’t created at the gym. So, without further ado, check out my picks for Twirlit’s Top 5 Hot Funny men, including Jimmy Fallon, Dane Cook, Demetri Martin, Shaun Majumder, and my personal favorite, Andy Samberg of “Di#k in a Box,” fame.

Having one good watch is definitely on the top of my list for key all time must-haves as I like to keep classic pieces and not waste money on things that fall apart easily. Lately in Womens’ fashion, everything has taken the ‘boyfriend’ spin which probably has something to do with the fact that we’re all facing rougher times these days, so we want to be comfortable.

What is it exactly?

The boyfriend look is basically slightly over-sized clothing that still manages to complement a woman’s figure. I’ve found the perfect boyfriend sweater, the comfiest boyfriend jeans and now the hottest (and affordable) boyfriend watch by Armitron.

I was browsing through an issue of Instyle and came across this super cool gold tone unisex watch and fell in love. I’ve never owned an Armitron before so I thought I’d check out the reviews online and was psyched to see that it received a lot of great reviews. So, I thought I’d give it a spin.

THOUGHTS:
1) It has three dials that track the day and date
2) It’s very sleek and shiny and really adds to any outfit casual and professional. The only problem I had with it was that it was sometimes a bit too bulky for my little wrists, so I couldn’t wear it with really dressy outfits because it wasn’t dainty enough.

Other than that I truly recommend this watch, it is perfect to add to your accessories list!

CARGO Signature Color Cards are absolutely Genius!

I pride myself on being a light packer when I travel, but that doesn’t mean I don’t allow myself to have options. CARGO cosmetics has a few really great travel friendly makeup kits. My absolute favorite is the single-use eye shadows. They come in six great shades, a great mix of both vibrant and neutral colors (Aegean, Mojave, Bermuda, Corsica, Green Bay and Yukon). Each one is embossed onto a super flat card and can be applied with your fingertip or a brush. Plus, the reusable metal tin is about the size of an Altoids mint tin and contains 25 color cards.

These cards are also great for sharing. They are very easy for when the girls are getting ready together, or for when your baby sis decides to borrow your makeup. They’re also super hygiene friendly because of the single use applications. If you’re heading out to a bar, a club or an all day event, all you have to do is throw a card in your purse, and it literally takes up no room at all. Truly a must have!

Even celebrities have moments where their skirt rises up, they need to pick a wedgie, want to increase their boob size, or are completely unaware that their booty is out for the public to see. Only thing is…their pictures are put into weekly gossip rags and viewed millions of times. Don’t believe me? Check them out:

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We all have nights when we go to bed just as the sun is coming up or when we just don’t get a good night’s rest. My normal cleansing routine consisted of quickly washing my face and throwing on a bit of bronzer or blush before running out the door. But times have changed, my friends. As I entered my late twenties, I started to notice bags under my eyes, especially after a long nights out or too many glasses of Cabernet.

I tried a few different brands of under eye creams on both ends of the price spectrum and had no luck. I even went as far as trying a more holistic approach with tea bags and herbal remedies, which sometime offered a more temporary solution. Then someone recommended that I try Origins Youthopia Firming Eye Cream with Rhodiola (a Siberian Herb). It claims to visibly de-age, reduce puffiness and empower fragile eye skin to rebound from damaging stress.

I decided to give it a go. Two weeks in and I didn’t notice too much of a difference, but I kept with it. The directions say to gently dab around eye area with fingertip in the AM and PM. After five or six weeks I noticed I wasn’t using as much concealer under my eyes and the puffiness had visibly gone down. I’ve now been using it for eight weeks and I don’t think I will stop! It is brilliant…. I absolutely recommend it to all you ladies out there who are looking to decrease the look of dark under-eye circles or puffiness.

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Mark Wahlberg of Entourage fame – and, of course, his famous “Funky Bunch” days – has finally tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Rhea Durham, with whom he has three children; Ella Rae, 5, Michael, 3, and Brendan, who is just 10-months-old. The couple was married at a Catholic church in Beverly Hills in an intimate ceremony.

Looks like Durham did a good job at taming this once notorious “Bad Boy.”

Photographed by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, the ad featuring the Beckhams will appear on billboards in New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Rome, Paris, and Tokyo this year!

What do you think?

“I disassemble typewriters and then reassemble them into full-scale, anatomically correct human figures. I do not solder, weld, or glue these assemblages together- the process is entirely cold assembly.” – Jeremy

Jeremy Mayer is considered a mechanical maestro. He very meticulously takes machines apart and puts them back together into a full-scale sculpture… that are anatomically correct! What’s more amazing is that he doesn’t solder, weld or glue the pieces to assemble these creations..

“I’m very interested in assembly, particularly in nature. I pay very close attention to the strong current in science and technology flowing inexorably toward an emulation of natural systems.”

Check out the photos below… he brings to life some very cool robot monsters… like something you’d see in a scary version of Wall-E.

For example, Megan Fox was a big hit seen wearing a beautiful light-gray Privé dress that complemented her figure oh so perfectly. Cate Blancett was another celeb among the crowd who looked just stunning in a Japanese inspired Armani sheath. Here’s what she had to say about the night:

(I thought it was) A KATHERINE Hepburn 1940s film noir-inspired couture collection was unveiled by Giorgio Armani yesterday in front of the modern-day incarnation of the legendary actress.

Being a Bollywood star is not easy. These men are expected to sing (well, lip sync), dance and have to be in peak physical condition. These guys give new meaning to the phrase Tall Dark and Handsome. We hope you enjoy our list and discover a few new hotties you’ve never heard of.

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