Kim Kardashian Plastic Surgery Before and After Pictures?

Thanks to the hit E! series Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim has gone from being a nobody to a somebody.  Famous for being famous. But Kim Kardashian plastic surgery rumors have surfaced recently along with compelling evidence that this knockout is far from being a natural beauty.

Kim Kardashian Nose Job?
It appears the Kim probably has a nose job (rhinoplasty) to thin out and streamline her nose. Pictures of her from years ago reveal a wider, thicker, more bulbous tip. Although there is no solid proof that she had rhinoplasty, most say the photographic evidence speaks for itself.

Kim Kardashian Boob Job?
Breast implants are another procedure it appears very likely she has had. Kim went from having average sizes breasts, to a huge, oversized in-your-face chest. Again this is another rumor where although there is no concrete evidence it is difficult to explain how this naturally could have occurred.

Kim Kardashian Lip Injections?
She displays the classic trout lips we often see on Hollywood stars today. This look is almost always the result of an injectable lip filler such as Juvederm or Restylane.

Kim Kardashian Butt Implants?
If there’s one thing she’s famous for, it’s her posterior. Buttock augmentation is an extremely rare procedure but based on the before and after photos of Kim Kardashian, it’s hard to explain how her curves went from being virtually non-existent to exaggerated. Many plastic surgeons speculate that the rumors of Kim Kardashian butt implants are false and that instead she had a procedure known as fat transfer, where fat was taken from another part of her body and injected into her rear.

It’s hard enough for “regular” people growing up, going from a child to an adult, but it can be even more daunting when you are in the public eye. For former child star Hilary Duff, rumors have abounded as her body and face have undergone normal transitions as she has grown up.  Plastic surgery rumors have haunted her as her weight has fluctuated.  Some people seem to think that she has had breast augmentation or even rhinoplasty.  One undeniable Hilary Duff  plastic surgery procedure can’t really even be  classified as plastic surgery and that is her veneers.  Hilary chipped her front teeth on a microphone back in 2005 and she had to have hasty veneers placed over the chipped teeth and unfortunately they were not the best work ever done.  Her teeth looked unnatural in her mouth and too large for her face.  Her poorly done veneers even made it difficult for her to talk during interviews.  Fortunately she had her veneers fixed and she now has a smile much more suited for her face.

Hilary has admitted in the past how difficult it has been for her to deal with the public scrutiny surrounding her weight and her looks.  Being in the Hollywood limelight she feels pressure to remain thin but can never seem to please everyone.  She feels like people think she is either too thin or too fat.  Hopefully as she continues to grow and mature in this industry she will realize that she should focus on her health and making sure that she is happy, no matter what the scale says.

Heidi before (left) and after (right) her nose job.

Fans of reality TV (or anyone who enjoys a good guilty pleasure!) are no doubt acquainted with MTV’s highly addictive Laguna Beach spinoff, The Hills. And one of the most polarizing “characters” on the show is none other than Heidi Montag, Lauren Conrad’s notorious paparazzi-baiting frenemy. While Heidi initially made her name as LC’s ex-BFF and Spencer Pratt’s better half - to use the term loosely - in recent years she’s also become the poster girl for rhinoplasty. That’s right: The Heidi Montag nose job has been confirmed! Check out these before-and-after pics of Heidi Montag’s nose job to see the evidence for yourself. On the left, Heidi sports her natural nose; on the right, her post-plastic surgery schnoz. The bridge of her nose is thinner and the tip is more pointed and refined. Does it give her face a prettier, more elegant look, or does she just look fake? The jury’s still out on that one, but one thing is certain: Heidi Montag herself is more than happy with the results of her nose job. Check out what she told Us Weekly about her plastic surgery back in 2007:

I think Lindsay Lohan has a good nose, but I looked at models, mostly. I brought in 400 photos, probably. When I got the splint taken off, I was just like, ‘Thank you!’ I had a lot of extra cartilage, and they shaved it down. I can breathe so much better now. I’m like, Twice as much air! My voice has cleared up too. It used to be higher, and now it’s more my voice. I used to have a crazy sleeping disorder - I woke up for 15 minutes out of every hour - and now I sleep through the night.

What are your thoughts on the Heidi Montag nose job? Upgrade or downgrade? And do you buy any of her “medical reasons,” such as the breathing difficulties, voice problems and sleeping disorder, or do you think she’s just trying to make excuses for her vanity? Either way, you have to give Heidi props for at least coming clean about it. That’s more than you can say for a lot of celebs!

Love Fashion, Evolved to help me stay abreast of all the eco-chic fashion and beauty options out there.  Was reading through their blog and just found out that Lancome is offering a new Juicy Tube line called Pure which is made of 95% natural ingredients. Umm…awesome!  I already love Juicy Tubes and having a natural option is my new lip balm obsession.  Cause we pretty much eat our lip balms and glosses, so shouldn’t they be made of natural ingredients that are ok to eat?  Call me crazy, but I think that’s pretty important.  Yay to Lancome!  And yay to Fashion, Evolved for being on top of it!  And P to the S:  Fashion, Evolved is a great source for organic beauty news…from fashion to products…definitely worth checking out!

Teen plastic surgery?! The Walt Disney Company is known for taking little known teens and children and turning them into overnight stars. Many young actors and actresses get their start working in Disney films and television shows. Once these children and teens are signed with the Disney name, every aspect of their persona is controlled to match the Disney image. There are very high standards set for how they should act, look, and what they should say in public. However, many people are beginning to wonder if these standards are now too high. It is known that these young people are expected to maintain certain a weight and look a certain way. But have these standards gone so far as to influence these minors to undergo plastic surgery procedures?

Zac Efron nose job before and after?

It has recently been rumored that High School Musical stars and famous couple, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, have undergone these procedures. Many experts believe Vanessa has had a breast augmentation completed and that a Zac Efron nose job (rhinoplasty) may have happened. While these reports are yet to be confirmed, the pictures seem to say it all. If it’s true, the Zac Efron nose job was probably completed after the original High School Musical film as an attempt to be included in future films. Either way, one thing is for sure, Zac Efron has quickly climbed to A-list status, starring in his own movie - 17 Again - which will be released this week.

Ashley Tisdale also of the High School Musical group has also undergone the knife to obtain the look she feels is best. In November of 2007, Ashley had rhinoplasty completed to correct her deviated septum, of course. Ashley did admit she also had two small bumps removed that were left behind when she had previously broken her nose. The Ashley Tisdale nose job is not a rumor; it has been confirmed by the star and her reps. While the actress states she has not undergone any other procedures, rumors are circulating that she recently underwent breast augmentation surgery as well.

Miley Cyrus New Teeth?

Miley Cyrus new teeth? It’s rumored Miley Cyrus has also undergone procedures to enhance her appearance. It is known without a doubt that the Hannah Montana star has had work done on her teeth to present a brighter, straighter smile. Many orthodontic specialists agree she has had veneers placed on her teeth to give them a brighter white and straighter smile. Miley was also reported as saying she wanted to have her gum line lowered. She believes that her gums are too prominent in her smile and would like to have their appearance reduced. It was also heard that she is considering breast augmentation, since she feels that she doesn’t fill out all of her formal gowns.

While some of these stars adamantly deny the rumors and others state “medical” reasons for their surgeries, it seems all of the suspected procedures left the child stars looking different than they did before. Are these procedures truly to enhance the quality of life for these stars or to enhance the quality of the movies Disney produces? While no one will ever know whether Disney has a direct hand in influencing these teens to get work done, everyone can be sure the standards they set forth have do play a roll.

It’s unfortunate that some young stars are getting extreme cosmetic enhancements, and in turn, encouraging teen plastic surgery. Although it may feel temporarily good for to go out and buy an expensive designer purse, it offers no lasting satisfaction or happiness. The same applies to plastic surgery procedures. However, unlike a frivalous purchase of a purse, the negative effects of plastic surgery can last a lifetime.

a recent Life & Style magazine cover

Since the birth of the now famous octuplets, much news has been released about their mother Nadya. While many things have come to light regarding her financial status and personal life, many are now speculating to the reason Nadya had for having eight more children. Many “experts” have claimed that Nadya is depressed, craving attention, or trying to fill a void as she stated in her recent interview. However, a much creepier scenario seems to be coming to light. Did Nadya Suleman go through Invitro and give birth to eight children in an attempt to be more like movie star Angelina Jolie?

It seems the Octomom has not only mirrored her life after Jolie, but has also undergone many procedures to actually look like the famous mom. Many news outlets are now speculating to the many procedures Nadya Suleman has endured to resemble Jolie. While no concrete evidence has yet been found showing the procedures, pictures do seem to say it all. In pictures of Nadya prior to her famous octuplet pregnancy, the resemblance simply is not as easy to see. Her lips are much thinner and her brows much lower during prior years of pregnancy photos. While Nadya and Angelina do have many features that are similar such as dark hair and brown eyes, it does seem many of her features have been surgically altered to replicate those of Jolie, possibly with an injectable filler such as Restylane or Juvederm.

"Octomom" Nadya Suleman Before and After Photos

This is more than just a case of growing your hair out and wearing the same styles of your favorite actress. Nadya’s nose, brows, and lips are now very different than they were five years ago. Experts agree this is not the normal changes that would be seen as someone ages and grows. After all, the bone structure of a person’s face does not change over the course of a few years without a little help. So what procedures has Nadya undertaken? Most people agree that rhinoplasty, lip implants or fillers, and a brow lift are just a few of the procedures it would have taken to create this uncanny likeness. However, many minor procedures such as chemical hair straightening and dyes are also probably a factor. Let’s also not forget those infamous manicures to have the perfect French manicure, which of course is Angelina’s normal nail style.

The question most people are asking is how she afforded all of these procedures. After all, Nadya has admitted to living with her mother and receiving welfare and disability payments for herself and her children. With the cost of invitro, raising six other children, and the medical cost of taking care of her children with disabilities, how can she also afford these expensive procedures? This seems to be the issue that is firing up the debate. Nadya is now hosting a website asking for help in raising the additional eight children. While everyone seems to understand that Nadya will require help to raise fourteen children, many are reluctant to give if this money will fund more plastic surgery.

Has she?  Or hasn’t she?  Angelina Jolie plastic surgery rumors have circulated for years ever since she joined the “A-list” club.  Can a woman with these kinds of features actually be born that way?  Angelina Jolie is known for her luscious lips, cute nose, cat-like eyes, high cheek bones and a body that doesn’t quit.

So what does this mean for us mere mortals?  Has Angelina gone under the knife and dabbled in plastic surgery to make herself the epitome of beauty?  When looking at pictures of her in her younger days, her face isn’t as angular and her nose seems to be a little wider.  Her lips have always been plump, even as a young girl.  However, it is always possible that she has indulged in some “upkeep” to maintain that perfect pout.  The big debate is whether she has had a nose job (rhinoplasty).  It’s rumored also that she has gotten cheek implants too, but the shifting of the angularity of her face could simply have been a natural aging process.  Her nose is debatable though.  It definitely seems to have a more defined, thinner shape than in her youth and usually the nose doesn’t get smaller on its own… in fact, did you your nose and ears are your only two body parts that keep growing your entire life?

So are the Angelina Jolie plastic surgery stories true (like most of Hollywood) or false?  If she has, she isn’t saying.  But it’s hard to imagine that she hasn’t…plus, it just wouldn’t seem fair, would it?  Naturally gorgeous, Brad Pitt on her arm, an Oscar at home, a bevy of adorable children…it just feels better assuming she went under the knife to achieve her look!

Ahhh…that just looks refreshing!  Turns out a margarita is good for vacations, happy hours and your skin:

The ingredients in a margarita make an amazing cocktail…and body scrub.  Lime and tequila are natural antiseptics, so they detoxify the skin and help improve tone and texture, says Derek Hofmann, spa director of the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.  Combine 1 c. fine sea salt, 2 oz. olive oil, the juice of one lime, and 3/4 oz. white tequila.  While showering, rub the mixture onto damp skin in a gentle circular motion.  If the salt feels too gritty, add a bit more olive oil. (Cosmo, 4/09, pg. 100)

Happy Weekend!

As the weather starts to warm up and spring officially gets underway, you may be in the mood for a hint of color on your ashy/pale winter skin. (Notice I said a “hint” of color - I’m assuming you don’t want to tint your skin that special shade known as “LiLo Orange.” If so, check out her new spray tan system, mentioned below!) If you are in the mood for a nice, healthy glow, this all-natural Bronzing Argan Oil by Josie Maran could be just the thing to help you fake it for just a little while longer. Sure, it’s a bit pricey, but a little goes a long way - and it’s good for you, too! The oil contains no chemicals or synthetic ingredients, and it imparts a lovely bronze shimmer and a light citrusy fragrance to your face, body and even hair. (Argan oil, in case you’re not in the know, is a super rare oil that comes from Moroccan trees and is renowned for its skin healing properties.) If you’re itching for a tan, I highly recommend this method over hosing yourself down with dye or - even worse! - lying out in the sun. Check it out.

How’s this for a refreshing change of pace: A beautiful celeb is branching out, and it’s not into fashion or fragrance! This time, it’s Salma Hayek who’s feeling entrepreneurial, and her project is a cosmetics and skincare line. According to the Cut, she’s been researching it for the past three years, and plans to focus on creating affordable products that have anti-aging properties. Sounds like Salma has really done her homework - and, considering she’s over forty, she clearly knows a thing or two about anti-aging! (Or maybe it’s just genetics: The line is named after her presumably equally stunning grandmother, who lived to the ripe old age of 96 with nary a wrinkle in sight.) Are you looking forward to Salma’s foray into makeup, or do you wish the stars would just stick to entertainment?

Loved this tip in this month’s Cosmo:

To get rid of the icky callused skin you’ve been hiding under your socks and boots, submerge your feet in a bowl of grapefruit, orange or lemon juice (you can use on or a combo of the three) diluted with equal parts warm water.  “The citrus acid loosens up dead skin better than a regular soak does,” says Donna Perillo, owner of Sweet Lily Spa, in NYC.  After 5 minutes, slough your feet with a pumice stone, then massage your entire foot with an oil-based sugar scrub.  Rinse it off, and slather on a body or foot balm.  *Whip up your own foot scrub with 1/2 c. brown sugar and 1/2 c. olive oil.* (4/09, pg. 98)

Sounds like a perfect do-it-yourself project since it includes ingredients that you most likely already have in your kitchen.  I am particularly excited about the brown sugar scrub because as much as I love Fresh’s Brown Sugar Body Scrub, mama’s on a budget!  (If you are in the market for a splurge though, it is definitely worth it…)  Let me know if you try this tip out!

Everyone knows that sleep is important for your health, your general sense of wellbeing, and your appearance. (Hey, if this wasn’t common knowledge, we wouldn’t have a term like “beauty sleep” ingrained into our heads since childhood!) Yet for some reason, it seems like everyone skimps on sleep, even though there are new reasons why you need it coming out almost everyday. For instance, I was surprised by this little tidbit from Glamour: “Sleeping less than 7 hours a night may triple your risk of getting sick when exposed to a cold virus.” (April 2009, p.138) Wow! I have been getting sick much more frequently lately, and I have to wonder if lack of sleep is to blame. Plus, did you see that little sleep-yourself-skinny experiment that Glamour ran back in February? They asked a group of women to commit to sleeping at least 7.5 hours a night, while not changing anything else about their diet and exercise habits, to see if they would lose weight just from sleeping more, and guess what? They did! All of them! Pretty incredible stuff. So tell me: Are you getting your beauty sleep?

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Like it or not, the rumors were true. Lindsay Lohan will have her own self tanner line debuting April 15 and above is one of the pictures advertising it. The line is called Sevin Nyne, because she likes those numbers, which kind of goes along with the number theme of her leggings line, 6126. Her leggings were a surprise hit and I’m wondering if her self-tanning mist will be another surprise. According to The Cut,

Lindsay devised the product with Lorit Simon, a “tanning expert” who has bronzed the starlet over the years for events and fashion spreads. DHA is the active ingredient, and the spray doesn’t contain any chemicals. Other ingredients include caramel, Chardonnay extracts, gogi berry, and a sugar-coconut base.

I’m not gonna lie, that is a delicious sounding self-tanning formula. I wonder if a casual self-tanner lover will smell it on a trip to Sephora and buy it because it smells good, not even knowing LaLohan created it. Now that you know a little more about it, are you more interested in checking it once it hits Sephora’s shelves? Or are you still going to pass?

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Jennifer has long been known for her tresses. I even had “The Rachel” cut back in the day, nearly fifteen years ago. Lately her hair has been beachy-cool, with a soft laid-back style, honey highlights, long layers and a center part. Not exactly the hardest look to achieve, but beautiful none the less. Take a good look at this picture from the UK premiere of Marley and Me last week. Would you believe that it took $50,000 to get her lovely locks looking lovely during her recent European tour for M and M?  Because that is what is widely being reported.

I don’t know if I buy it (har har).  Fifty grand seems a little extreme but I don’t doubt that she does spend a pretty penny on her stylist.  Wait a second…now that I think about it, maybe it’s true.  Sigh.  To be able to just throw away $50K like that…I don’t think I could do it even if I had the ability to, could you?  Chime in and let us know what you think!

Obscenely affordable drugstore makeup alert! According to the new issue of Glamour,

In honor of Glamour’s seventieth birthday, all 99-cent Wet n Wild products will be 70 cents from March 10 to April 10, 2009, at Walgreens. (April ‘09, p.74)

So cool! I don’t think there’s a budget so small that it can’t make room for a little 70-cent makeup. Maybe I’ll pick up a pot of this Mega Mixers Flavored Lip Balm in Pina Colada, or a new eyeliner. Or maybe I’ll set a $5 limit for myself and go absolutely crazy! Check out a list of 99-cent Wet n Wild products here.

It started with the hue of Amy’s hair at the Oscars and it has now intensified after seeing Scarlett’s hair this week: I am ITCHIN’ to dye my hair red. I was rockin’ auburn hues about a year ago but in the past six months I’ve been going the deeper brown route with my hair color. I’m a big fan of Natural Instincts to play around with my hair color, since it is not permanent and is gentler on hair. But after seeing how confidently pretty Ms. Adams and Ms. Johannson look in their shades of red, I’m contemplating shelling out the big bucks to have the color done right, by a professional (!), especially since my hair has gotten so dark. It’s a big commitment though, so I need to know what you think of these red-headed sirens. Do you think this is a look that has staying power? Or is it a trendy phase? Discuss.

The beauty world is a-buzz with the news that Freida Pinto is in hushed negotiations to be the new face of Estee Lauder.  I hope this rumor is true!  She is such a natural beauty and I think she would fit perfectly with the company’s past faces, which have included Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Hurley and Carolyn Murphy, among others.  What do you think?

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Okay, I know the Oscars just happened last weekend, but here’s my pick for Red Carpet Look of the Week: Michelle Obama looking gorgeous in green on Wednesday at a celebration honoring Stevie Wonder, who was just awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Yes, that’s right - I’m picking the First Lady over all the starlets in Hollywood!

(Photo from Mrs.O)

Quite literally - and this is saying a lot, considering how much I’ve loved almost all of her fashion choices - I think this is the best she’s looked so far. The dress (designed by none other than Stevie’s wife, Kai Milla - wow!), the shoes, the jewels…and, most importantly, the hair. Her soft, curly bob is absolutely divine. Brava, Mrs. O! I salute your sartorial superiority once again!

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Here’s a beauty tip to try over the weekend from BabyAssFace:

If the pores on your nose are looking large, combine butter and salt, rub it on your nose as an exfoliant, rinse away and ta-da!  Smaller pores!  It worked for her and it worked for a few of her readers and it sounds strangely appealing to try.

I love homemade beauty remedies.  And I love trying them out on Friday nights because…well, because I don’t do much on Friday nights except watch Dateline and 20/20 and, if I’m feeling wild, a movie on-demand.  I know.  It’s a nonstop party at my house.

After spotting this trend in both the March issue of Allure (p.152) and a post on Sephora’s Beauty and the Blog, I knew I had to mention it: The latest way to wear red lipstick is with a strong hit of orange mixed in. The look is inspired by blood oranges, those vibrantly crimson-tinged (and somewhat gruesomely named) citrus fruits pictured at left. According to Allure, “Orange with a drop of red is surprisingly wearable. ‘With a shade this strong, you don’t need much more on the face,’ says [makeup artist] Tom Pecheux.” The mag also states that if you have a fair complexion, you should choose a shade with pink undertones to avoid overwhelming your face. Here are a few blood orange lipsticks to get you started:

• Sisley Lipstick in Sheer Coral
• Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge Lipstick in OR 418
• Kat Von D Painted Love Lipstick in A-Go-Go
• Sephora’s Lip Attitude - Chic Lipstick in Chic Ruby

Wear it with a little mascara and “modern, slightly messy hair” and you’re right on trend.