You’ve spent years in college and tons of late nights studying for the sole purpose of landing your dream job…only to find out that what really matters is YOUR LOOKS?!

A recent Newsweek survey polled 202 corporate hiring managers, from human resource employees to senior level VPs about the role of beauty in the workplace. The results: it pays to be good-looking.

The poll suggests hiring managers care more about how physically attractive a candidate is than where they went to school! WOW! You’d think in the year 2012 we would be past this kind of discrimination, but apparently 64% of hiring managers believe they should be able to hire based on looks!

Here’s another interesting find from this survey: 61 percent of managers (the majority of them men) said it would be an advantage for a woman to wear clothing showing off her figure at work. Eew! And as if that’s not disturbing enough, the survey also suggests that women are discriminated against if they look too sexy. It’s a fine line! (There are plenty more interesting findings in this poll but I won’t get into them here.)

So, what can you do to make sure the hottie in the waiting room doesn’t get your dream job? While I don’t agree at all with discrimination in the work place, I do believe it is important to look like you could represent your potential employer in positive way. Perhaps companies want their employees to be a reflection of the company itself. A clean, polished employee might say “we’re professional and organized.” No matter what they’re judging on, don’t give them a reason to overlook your amazing skills. Don’t go overboard with hair and makeup but do look like you made an effort – perhaps that shows you will put effort into your work as well? Do NOT wear red lipstick or extreme color makeup. Go with neutral lips and lightly accented eyes to command their attention while you are talking. Dress professionally and make sure everything is clean and pressed properly.

Don’t throw your master’s degree out the window just yet! Confidence is key!
There have been many other polls that have suggested that confidence is attractive! So be confident in your training and experience and it will come across beautifully during your job interview! And when you land that coveted position and make it to the top, I’m sure you’ll hire based on skill and education rather than looks!

Holy Hotness!

As I'm sure you know, the lovely Adele Swept the Grammy's this past Sunday taking home a whopping SIX Grammy Awards! - But she blew away the competition in the beauty department as well, winning her yet another award from us!  We're giving Adele the "Positively Perfect" award for this sexy look!  Head-to-toe, Adele was absolutely, Positively Perfect!

The red carpet at the Grammy's was filled with the usual outrageous hair, makeup and even costumes we've come to expect from the Music Industry, but even through all the glitz, glam and face nets (Lady Gaga) the brightest star of the night was clearly Adele!

Taking us back to the Glamorous Old Hollywood days, Adele rocked the red carpet with gorgeous red lips, full brows, big falsies and a new platinum 'do that's to die for!

Not only does Adele show us that old glamour is definitely hot again, she's also proof that sexy curves will never go out of style!!

Later in the evening, Adele changed outfits and traded the red for a more neutral lip. Still Perfect!

MUST-HAVES FOR ROCKING ADELE'S GLAMOROUS LOOK:

1. Deep side part and hot rollers:

2. LOTS of black liquid liner

3. False Lashes! ** most important

4. Red lips! (Try MAC Russian Red - it looks good on everybody!)

Well, Adele's voice made her a true standout at the Grammy's, but her sexy look and sumptuous curves make her a true beauty icon. Congrats, Adele on sweeping the Grammy's and for winning the "Positively Perfect" award for outstanding beauty!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!

Angie O for Positively Celebrity

Hello Lovelies!

Today I’m going to tell you a story:

Once upon a time, I had curly hair. No, not beautiful flowing waves, not even Sarah Jessica Parker spirals.. I had extremely poofy, tight spirals and FRIZZ that would literally grow bigger in humid weather. This was the hair I was born with. My head looked like a lion’s mane – big blonde and out of control. You could see me and my hair coming from a block away. It was a big, crazy, hot mess!

This is me with my curls! :-)

Now don't get me wrong, I LOVED being different!  And, if I grew up in the 80s, it probably would’ve been very cool - but unfortunately for me, having big curly hair during high school was a major beauty faux-pas. (Atleast in my head it was!)  While the other girls in school had beautiful silky locks that they could throw into a ponytail and put up in hot rollers, my only option was to control frizz with a giant glob of mousse and try to rock the “lion’s mane” look.

*Although my curls were awesome at times, I only had one option for styling my hair - and every girl wants to be able to play around with different styles, right?!

After moving to Los Angeles, I realized that great hairstylists could change my look - atleast for a day. So I spent most of my hard-earned cash getting blow-outs once a week and steering clear of swimming pools and rain. I loved having straight hair! I could finally run my fingers through it and curl it. But, eventually the damage of blow-outs and flat ironing on top of coloring started making my hair problems worse. My once, long healthy (although curly) hair was suffering from damage and breakage from all the heat-styling. I had to find a permanent solution!

Then one day, I heard about a straightening process that claimed to straighten your hair permanently. Yes PERMANENTLY!! Like plastic surgery for your hair!

Japanese straightening, -also known as iStraight, Magic Straight and others - are all a thermal reconditioning treatment that sort of changes the hair’s DNA from big and frizzy to silky straight YUM! – I HAD to have it!

So I started to do my research. If I’m going to change my hair forever I better read all the pros and cons. (you should always do research before doing anything so drastic.) I scoured message boards and websites to find out all I could.. Turns out, Japanese straightening isn’t for everyone. It can be a long, pricey, and Scary process if you don’t have the right stylist. And, if you have bleached or damaged hair (I had both) it’s especially dangerous for your hair. So, finding the right stylist for the job is the #1 priority! I can’t stress this enough. (If you were having surgery, you’d want the best surgeon right?!)

So, I decided to have some “test-strands” done to see if my hair could handle it.

After visiting expensive salons in Beverly Hills -and actually having some of my hair break off– I decided to hit the internet again for recommendations. That’s when I found Robin Lee! Her name kept coming up in blogs and message boards about straightening with rave reviews. The Queen of Straightening! I had to meet her!

When I met with Robin at Kim Sun Young Salon in Koreatown she was very informative. It’s obvious she knows what she’s talking about. But, she is also very straight forward. This is so great because if you’re hair can’t handle the process, she won’t do it –much better than damaging your hair just to make some money! She also uses various strengths of solution, depending on the condition of your hair for those of us with highlights.

Of course, I ended up doing the straightening with Robin Lee and my life is forever changed! I now have silky hair I can run my fingers through and style however I like! I can literally air-dry my hair if I want, but if I choose, I can also get it as curly as before! LOVE it!

Besides the benefit of easy styling, my hair is now sooo much healthier and grows quickly – it’s really long now! I just go in about every 4-6 months to get my roots straightened and I can skip the damaging flat irons for good!

*If you’re in or near Los Angeles, I HIGHLY recommend you go to Robin Lee at Kim Sun Young Salon in Koreatown. In fact, this is such a specialty process I recommend flying in from wherever you live to go to Robin if you decide to do it.

I’m really happy with my decision. It was definitely a transformation.  My new friends in L.A. don’t believe me when I tell them how curly my hair used to be. If the big hair from the eighties makes a comeback, I may wish my old hair were back, but until then, I couldn’t be happier!

So, the moral of the story is: Japanese straightening is not for everyone. It's a big decision, you need the right person to do the job, but well worth the time and money if you’re miserable with problem hair.

And finally, I say don’t do it if your hair is just wavy and somewhat easy to manage or you're rocking those super tight curls. The only way to get back your waves or curls would be to get a perm or wait until all your roots grow out!

Ok dolls, hope you enjoyed the story and learned some things along the way. Here’s how you can get in touch with Robin Lee: (She’s also a great stylist and colorist!)

ROBIN LEE

Kim Sun Young Salon

306 North Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 462-4247

Check back often for all my beauty tips, tricks, and stories!

OH, and download our new Positively Celebrity iPhone app for my exclusive how-to videos!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!

Angie O

Hi Lovelies!

Looks like the "Ombre" hair trend is still going strong - and bound to be the look of the summer!

Jessice Biel Ombre hair

If you haven't heard of it, you've definitely seen it. Perhaps you've seen photos of Hollywood A-listers who look like they're behind on their coloring - or their just growing out their roots in the public eye. Well, that's no mistake. Celebs are actually shelling out top dollar to get this look!  It's called the "Ombre" and it's everywhere!

Adorable Vanessa Hudgens makes the Ombre look sweet!

The Ombre can be subtle or extreme.  These celebs chose a little more obvious Ombre - giving it an edgier look!

Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge

Time to get this look:

Well, this is definitely the easiest look to get - you can just stop coloring your hair!  Or you can go to your stylist (or local drug store) and darken your roots! If you're hair is already dark, just some random highlights on the lower strands should do the trick.

I've actually found a really great way to get the look at home - without the commitment!!

Good 'ol Roux Fanci-full - found at just about every drugstore and beauty supply is perfect! It's totally TEMPORARY and rinses out when you wash! LOVe it! This way, you don't have to wait for your roots to grow and you can go back and forth between the "ombre" and your usual look!

Fanci-full by Roux. - Comes in many different shades. (Bottle looks different, depending on where you buy it!)

Roux Fanci-full is super easy! You just take the bottle and squeeze onto roots while damp - or even dry. Super easy!

It's a rinse so it spreads super easily. I just part my hair in the center and apply to roots, letting it run down my hair to create a more natural effect. After that i even add my own "lowlights" by applying to random pieces. Give it a try! It's super easy and if you don't like it - just wash your hair!

Lauren Conrad shows even blondes can rock the Ombre!

Ok dolls, i hope you try it and love it!

Check back often for all my latest beauty tips and trends- **AND don't forget to download the "Positively Celebrity" iPhone apps for exclusive how-to videos!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!

Angie O

Hi dolls!
Recently, a girlfriend was kind enough to send me this adorable kit from celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal. The kit is called "Perfect Palette Total Face Kit"- and the name says it all!

Of course, I instantly loved it because well, I always love new makeup, and the set was just too cute with a sparkly carrying case! But, It wasn’t until I opened the included instruction booklet that I realized how amazing the little kit is!

In the booklet Mally gives you simple, step-by-step instructions on how to create specific looks for different occasionslike a pro! The looks include: Everyday Pretty, Fresh Sexy Glow, and Nighttime Glam! WOW! All these looks from this little kit? I’m in heaven!

Mally is a favorite among a versatile group of music industry heavyweights and actors including; Beyonce, Ashlee Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, and Hayden Panettiere!

Whether you’re new to makeup, or a seasoned pro – this kit is super handy! Really, the instructions are fool-proof. Also, it claims that anyone can wear these colors, regardless of skin tone… they all worked great for me!

The handy little kit is perfect for the girl-on-the go! It fits easily into a normal size purse and includes everything you could possibly need for any occasion. I highly recommend it!

The adorable kit includes:
• Two blushes in Hula Girl, a sun-kissed natural; and Mally's Baby, a perfect pink
• Six eye shadows in Taupe, a deep, daytime shade; Terrific, a shimmery, festive taupe; Sensational, a rich, pearly charcoal; Mattebright, a pearl-free light shade; Brownies, a perfect neutral brown; and Plum Wicked, a rich plum
• One lip color in French Kiss, a natural pink
• One cream highlighter in Radiance, a touch of light color
• One blush brush
• One shadow brush
• One liner brush
• One sequined pouch

So, basically the only thing it doesn’t have is your foundation – which is so personal you wouldn’t want it coming in an all-in-one kit anyway.

My faves from the kit: I LOVE the highlighter! I use it everyday. And the blush in “hula Girl.” – Mix those two together for the perfect beachy glow. Also, the mirror is HUGE! I the largest mirror I own that fits in my purse – LOVE! – And, of course I die over the sparkly case.

So, I just had to tell you all about my exciting new find! I’m so in love with it right now.  Oh yea, you can find this and other great products by Mally by visiting: www.Mallybeauty.com or by checking for specials on QVC: www.qvc.com/mally

Be sure to check back often for all my beauty tips, tricks, and finds!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!

Angie O

Hello lovelies!!

Spring is here, and whether you’re ready or not it’s time to show off those LEGS! Super short minis and short shorts are back in a BIG way - making legs the new cleavage!  So, it’s time to sexify your legs for Spring -Here’s how! 

1. Fake it ‘Till you Make It:

Ok, so Spring snuck up on us again and after being in hiding all Winter, perhaps our pasty white legs aren’t quite ready to come out of hibernation. Luckily, with tons of great self-tanning products on the market, we can fake that end-of-summer glow now and put our best legs forward!

A couple of my faves!:

Victoria's Secret Flawless Airbrush Instant Body Spray ($12) for an easy tan in a INSTANT! Also available in lotion form!

Neutrogena Micro Mist Airbrush Tan - ($8.99)

*Tanning beauty tip: Exfoliate first!  Remember before applying self-tanner you need to exfoliate! Any scrub from your local drug store will do. Just grab something with medium to large size crystals and scrub down while in the shower just before applying your self-tanner!

2.   Work It Out!: Not only is it time to swap out our jeans to more leg-bearing pieces, but it’s also about time to pull out to  swim suits –EEK!! So, there’s no better time to start getting back in shape than now!! I’ll soon be putting out my annual “Get Ready for Bikini Series” where we’ll get the whole body ready, but for now, let’s focus on those legs!

Be sure to spend at least 5-10 minutes a day on your legs and they’ll be runway worthy in no time! Squats, lunges and leg-lifts are “sure-things” for toning up legs fast! If you hate conventional exercise, a nice hike or up-hill stroll while on your lunch break also have great leg-toning benefits!

Kate Beckinsale working the lunges!

Don’t forget the cardio! Try to get in at least 30 minutes of cardio each day to slim legs, revealing those toned muscles you’ve been working on! Cardio can be fun – just gets your heart pumping! Dancing, cycling, and roller skating are all fun ways to fit in your daily cardio!

3.    A Little Help From the Pros!: Endermologie (also known as LipoMassage or VelaSmooth)  is all the rage in Hollywood for reducing cellulite and getting legs ready for their close-up! A few short visits to an Endermologie specialist can greatly improve the appearance of cellulite, tone skin, move toxins and even reduce fat! YAY!  And it’s not just for the legs! Endermologie works wonders on all areas of the body including the stubborn love handles and tummy!

During an Endermologie session, you put on a sort of body stocking and the technician uses and electronic  hand-held device with rollers and suction to massage your body using a special technique. This is like a super deep massage that not only makes you look smoother but can also be a relaxing treat!  I am a HUGE fan of this treatment – I do it every year to prepare for bikini season!

*For smooth, dimple-free legs and butt, be sure to visit a specialist who has experience with the device for best results. If you’re in the Los Angeles area I HIGHLY recommend Chaffon at New Kingdom Beauty in North Hollywood. She is a genius at Endermologie, has quite the celebrity following, and I personally wouldn’t go anywhere else!  Be sure to tell her Angie O sent you!

www.NewKingdomBeauty.com

Chaffon: 818-703-2430

4.Quick-Fix Tricks!: So, you want to go out TONIGHT and rock the super short mini or you got invited to a pool party and you are sooo not ready!! Don’t worry! There are a number of “quick-fixes” to fake perfection at a moment’s notice!

• COFFEE GRINDS: A well-known trick amongst models and celebrities – and one of my FAVORITE tightening remedies is to use coffee grinds on your legs! Yep, you heard me! Just take your used coffee grinds from the morning into the shower with you and apply to legs. The grinds provide a nice exfoliation and the caffeine stimulates movement of toxins and sucks out excess water to smooth lumps and bumps leaving you with smooth dimple-free legs! Leave or for a few minutes then rinse. If you have some extra time you can add some cellulite cream to the mix and wrap legs in plastic food wrap for up tohalf an hour(crazy I know – but worth it!)

• CELLULITE CREAM: Just applying a cellulite cream from the drugstore before exposing your legs gives an instant tightening effect!

• HAIR SPRAY?!?:  Another quick-fix I LOVE I learned from a girlfriend of mine who competes in pageants (they have all the tricks!) Before taking stage in their swimsuits, pageant girls spray Hair Spray to their backsides and legs to hold everything in place and prevent jiggliness! – It actually works really well -Try it!

• HYDRATE:  Don’t forget to moisturize beauties! Drink lots of water and always apply lotion after you shower for plumper, silkier skin all over!

• NUDE COLORED HEELS:   We all know wearing high heels makes the legs look longer and leaner. This Spring invest in skin-toned heels to create the illusion of extra long legs! YUM!

Ok my beauty junkies, now hike up those skirts a little more and work your hotness!

Be sure to check back here often as I’ll be back with hot tips to get you ready for bikini season as well as Spring/Summer Beauty trends and must-haves!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!

Angie O

Hi lovelies!

This week the beauty spotlight is shining on Emma Stone!

You may not be too familiar with this young actress, but with her comedic role in “Easy A” and a Golden Globe nomination, this hottie has been thrust into the spotlight! – and I’m LOVING her!

You may remember Emma as the quirky, cute red-head in “House Bunny.”

Since then, Emma has proven to be a real beauty chameleon, popping up with so many different looks lately it’s hard to keep up!

Emma with her signature red hair in a smooth side-part style. Classy!

In this photo shoot, Emma is super sultry with smoky eyes, red lips, and pulled-back finger waves! YUM!

Before a big event, the Easy A star softens her strands with Fekkai Advanced Essential Shea Ultra-Rich Mask ($30, fekkai.com), says her stylist Renato Campora.

Lookin’ hot with layered bangs and THOSE EYES! LOVE it!

Looking amazing with hair pulled into a tight bun with natural makeup.

Emma is rocking a  newly toned bod thanks to hardcore training for her up-coming role in the new Spider Man Reboot film! Of the workouts Emma said, “I had no idea how out of shape I was. I was Cheez Whiz and TV [before], didn’t play sports in high school and have no hand-eye coordination,” she said, adding she had “no idea how tough” the film’s physical nature would be.

On the red carpet at the Globes!! Loving the blonde! For her upcoming role in the new Spider Man film, Emma has gone back to blonde, her natural color.

This girl has really climbed the beauty ladder in such a short amount of time going from quirky/cute to smokin’ hot blonde at the golden Globes. Everyone is saying she reminds them of Lindsey Lohan, but I think this chameleon is quickly becoming the next Charlize Theron!!

I can’t wait to see her next look!

Peace, Love, and SExiness!

Angie O

Hi Lovelies!!

OMG, I am soo exicted about this one!

Coloronpro.com makes these great eye shadow applicators that you just press on to get professional-looking makeup instantly!  Even a makeup novice can rock a sexy smoky eye without any fuss at all- LOVE it!!

I’ve been eyeing the ads on the internet for a long time and finally decided to try these. When I went to their website there were so many different colors and styles to choose from I wanted to buy everything! So, I bought a “smoky eye kit” that comes with three different colors in the smoky style.

You get 10 applications for $20 – not a great deal for everyday use, but for a hot date or special event it’s WAY cheaper than hiring a professional makeup artist – and the results definitely look pro!

I have to admit, I was very skeptical that these would look like the pictures on their website, and I figured it would be a big mess to deal with. But suprisingly, it worked exactly like it’s shown. Just press on and pull off. I didn’t even have to blend it in! It comes off as a thick gel makeup and lasts without smudging until you wash it off. SO yummy!!!

Of their product, the company says “ ColorOn Professional Instant Eye Shadow Applicators, can make anyone look as if they have a make-up artist on call. A patented, revolutionary application technology, colorOn Professional is so easy, fast and fun to use that it appeals to everyone, from the makeup junkie to the makeup artist to the makeup-averse. Imagine pillowy-soft disposable applicators already laden with mineral cosmetic eye shadows in colors and designs ranging from subtle daytime to smoldering evening looks, created to suit every skin tone and ethnicity.”

Feeling a little sassy? Coloron Pro makes adventurous camouflage and animal prints - so FUN!!

Visit www.Coloronpro.com to check out all their colors and styles - and check back here often for all my latest beauty finds!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!!

Angie O

On Tuesday night, The Victoria’s Secret store at the Grove in Los Angeles was surrounded by onlookers trying to get a glimpse of the special guests that were inside. Security men in black suits with ear pieces were guarding the entrances and the flash bulbs from cameras were blinding. Was the President inside?! Nope, this was better! The Victoria’s Secret Angel Supermodels Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, and Lily Aldridge were there to launch the new fragrance, “Bombshell!”

Adriana - YUM!

And what a launch it was! Inside, DJs were spinning the hottest dance hits amongst a sea of pink flowers and ribbons and sexy lingerie. Lucky guests (like myself) were treated to “Bombshell” makeovers by Victoria’s Secret makeup pros, along with a photo shoot and commemorative photo to take home that looks like you’re on the cover of the magazine.

Adorable Lily Aldridge

Dressed in pink striped bustiers and sky-high heels, Candice, Adriana, and Lily posed for photos and autographed sexy photos for those who purchased the fragrance.- I have to admit, I purchased the perfume before even smelling it! Candice Swanepoel is my FAVORITE!!!

Candice Swanepoel

Of the scent, the company’s head of fragrance, Mark Knitowski says “Together the sparkling fruits are balanced by a sultry warmth for a fresh sensuality that is confident, sexy, glamorous and ultra-feminine We designed it to be instantly memorable, one-of-a-kind. Just like a Victoria’s Secret Bombshell.” — Maybe if I spray enough on I’ll turn into one?!

Looking impossibly gorgeous with big hair and sparkling skin Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, and Lily Aldridge posed outside the store to promote the new fragrance.

Overall, it was a fun girlie event…Makeup, music and models – what more could a girl ask for?!

Check back soon to read my follow-up about the makeover I received and my review of the Victoria’s Secret line of makeup products!




Peace, Love, and Sexiness


Angie O