Kim K's Memory Lane: March 24, 2009: TV Guide's Sexiest Stars Party

Kim Kardashian arrives to TV Guide's sexiest stars party held at the Sunset Tower Hotel, on March 24, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Tiffany Prom Dresses 16506 {2010 Prom Dresses}

Tiffany Prom Dresses 16506 {2010 Prom Dresses}
Gorgeous Tiffany Designs prom dress dress with sweetheart neckline, fitted silhouette and hand beadwork.

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Tiffany Prom Dresses 16536 {2010 Prom Dresses}
Gorgeous Tiffany Prom Dresses. This fabulous Gown is available in six colors and features beaded straps, sweetheart neckline, beaded midriff, and sexy open back with criss cross straps.

Tiffany Prom Dresses 16573 {2010 Prom Dresses}

Tiffany Prom Dresses 16573 {2010 Prom Dresses}
Beautiful Red Prom Dress from Tiffany Designs! This Strapless Dress has a mermaid silhouette and all over bead work. The beaded overlay is shorter in the front, revealing soft net.

Tiffany Prom Dresses 1691084 {2010 Prom Dresses}

Tiffany Prom Dresses 1691084 {2010 Prom Dresses}
Cinderella style ball gown with hand bead work and contrasting detailing.

Tiffany Prom Dresses 1691003 {2010 Prom Dresses}

Tiffany Prom Dresses 1691003 {2010 Prom Dresses}
Stunning mermaid Tiffany Prom Dress with sweetheart neckline, full trumpet skirt, and gorgeous hand beadwork

Snake Massage? Sssssay What?!?

The other day, Mr. Spoiled Pretty was perusing msn.com when he happened upon an article entitled "Bizarre Ways to Beat Stress and Unwind: 10 lesser-known methods for dealing with a high-stress life." First up on the list: snake massage. Um, say what?!?!? I can't think of anything more stress inducing than having serpents slither all over me. I'd probably die of cardiac arrest before the whole thing was through.

But oddly enough, people actually pay for this kind of 'therapy.' 

Strange: Some people like the feel of non-poisonous reptiles slithering across their bodies in spa-like settings, with larger, heavier snakes providing a deeper kneading as they crawl across flesh. But how effective are these creatures at reducing stress? Even snakes’ general pressure on the body can be relaxing, says Kriota Willberg, a licensed massage therapist and an instructor at Swedish Institute, in New York. But what’s missing is a snake’s ability to systematically and selectively apply pressure, and to respond to the body’s feedback.

But True: When a patient is stressed out, the neck, shoulders, lower back and lower extremities are often especially tense, says Willberg. Within these areas of tension, multiple layers of muscles are often involved. By incorporating different muscle-relaxing techniques, such as tempo, expertise at palpating, and varying the pressure—skills that are not part of a snake’s repertoire—massage therapists customize their work to patients’ needs. The result is a modality that’s both stress-reducing and therapeutic.




I don't care what anyone says - snake massage sounds like something they'd do to the contestants on Fear Factor, right before making them eat crocodile eyeballs. And paying for this wackadoo service? You gotsssssssssssssss to be a resident of crazytown to reach into your wallet for some nonsense like this. Someone would have to pay me a helluva lot more than $70 for six snakes to have a playdate on my semi-clothed body.

Visit msn.com for more bizarre stress relievers, including jaw massage, beer baths and ironing.

Bath & Body Works Healthy Clean Kitchen Collection

Bath & Body Works just launched the Healthy Clean Kitchen Collection – a range of hand washes, sanitizers and hand lotions specially designed for use in the kitchen. A breeding ground for bacteria and unpleasant odors, the kitchen is a place where clean hands are a must. So Bath & Body Works developed a collection of cleansing anti-bacterial products that not only kill germs, but also eliminate lingering cooking smells like garlic and onion - all while infusing hands with fresh, clean fragrances like crisp citrus, lush fruit and fresh-cut herbs.

The antibacterial formulas also protect and replenish skin as they refresh, nourishing kitchen-worn hands. Each of the following odor-fighting, germ-killing essentials is available in Sunburst Tangerine, Crisp Cucumber, Pure Vanilla and Ginger Pear fragrances:

Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap: Specially designed to fight germs and eliminate odors for healthy, clean hands in the kitchen, this gentle yet powerful formula kills common kitchen bacteria with trusted anti-bacterial agents while Fresh Source™ odor eliminators get rid of lingering cooking smells. An exclusive blend of moisturizing coconut milk and olive fruit extracts helps to nourish and soften skin, while mango fruit extract leaves hands gently cleansed and conditioned.

Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap: Get a powerful deep clean in the kitchen with this bacteria-fighting formula. Developed with Fresh Source™ and potent germ-killers, the deep cleansing soap employs exfoliating microspheres and cleansing bamboo extract for smooth, soft, ultra-clean hands. A moisturizing blend of honey, coconut milk and olive fruit extracts nourishes and softens.

Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel Sanitizer: While powerful anti-bacterial agents combat germs and Fresh Source™ fights odors, moisturizing Tahitian Palm Milk leaves hands feeling clean and conditioned with this instant gel sanitizer.

Moisturizing Hand Lotion: Developed to eliminate odors while nourishing kitchen-worn hands, this hydrating formula includes Vitamin E, Macadamia Oil, Oat, Apple and Grape Seed extracts to condition and soften. Fresh Source™ gets rid of lingering cooking smells as the formula moisturizes, leaving hands hydrated and freshly scented.

Kim K's Memory Lane: March 19, 2009: Kim Kardashian Shopping In West Hollywood

Kim Kardashian shops with a friend on Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood. At least someone is trying to help fight this recession. Kim is an American hero.
(March 19, 2009 - Photo by Photo Agency)

Makeup Mondays With Mario: Bright Lips For Spring

Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is answering your burning beauty questions!!! Every Monday, he will answer a beauty/skin care question as part of a weekly column on Spoiled Pretty, Makeup Mondays with Mario.


Hi Mario,

What is your favorite makeup trend for spring, and what products can women use to get that look? Thanks in advance.

Thanks,
Dawn

Hey Dawn,

One of my favorite trends for spring is bright lips! As an artist, I personally would use brighter lip colors more often then I get to. I'm liking bright colors in pink and orange, but I prefer a sheer formula. Here are a couple of universally flattering shades by MAC: Lipstick in Lustering and Vegas Volt. Both colors are sheer and give a beautiful pop of color to the face.

Thanks for visiting Makeup Mondays with Mario!

xo,
Mario

Got a question for Mario? Email your makeup and skin care queries to spoiledprettyquestions@gmail.com, and check back next Monday to read Mario's expert advice!

Pretty in Particulière

Peep my polish. This week's mani comes courtesy of Chanel. Le Vernis in Particulière (from the spring makeup collection) is a putty/mushroomy shade that resembles one of my all-time faves, OPI's You Don't Know Jacques.

While they appear almost identical in the bottle, the subtle differences become more obvious during application. First, Particulière is lighter than its OPI counterpart. It is also more brown than YDKJ, which is more gray. Finally, the Chanel formula is more opaque and creamier - so the coverage is better than OPI.

If taupe-y nail polishes are a once in a while kind of thing for you, there's no reason you need both. But if you're like me and can't get enough of an offbeat yet neutral nail, I would recommend picking this up - even if you already have YDKJ.

Ikimono-gakari new single Nostalgia

Ikimono gakari (いきものがかり) is a Japanese Rock Band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in February 1999 by Hotaka Yamashita and Yoshiki Mizuno, and was later joined by lead vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka in December the same year.

Ikimino-gakari released their new single and seventeenth single "Nostalgia". Single Nostalgia" was used as the theme song for the 2010 version of the movie Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo, while "Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo" was used as an insert song. The first press of the single comes with "ikimono card 018".

Singer : Ikimono-gakari
Single : Nostalgia
Released Date : 10 March 2010
Label/Distributor : Sony Music Entertainment

Tracklist :
1. Nostalgia (ノスタルジア)
2. Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo (時をかける少女; The Girl Who Leapt Through Time)
3. YELL -Gasshou Tsuki- (YELL -合唱付-; With Choir)
4. Nostalgia -instrumental-

Watch Ikimono Gakari いきものがかり new single Nostalgia ノスタルジア Video here

Tohoshinki 30 th single Toki wo Tomete

The most famous korean boy band in Asia, Tohoshinki, released their 30 single "Toki wo Tomete" and had sold almost 125,000 copies on the first day of its release. The single Toki wo Tomete also included in Their greatest hits album "Best Selection 2010" in February 2010.

Single Toki wo Tomete was used in the 2009 commercial “To Shine Beautifully in 3 Steps” of Menard Cosmetic. The coupling song of the single is YunHo’s solo song “CHECKMATE”.

Singer : Tohoshinki
Single : Toki wo Tomete
Released Date : 24 March 2010
Label : Avex Trax

Track List :

1. Toki wo Tomete
2. CHECKMATE (YUNHO)
3. Toki wo Tomete (Less Vocal)
4. CHECKMATE (Less Vocal)
5. Toki wo Tomete (Video Clip)

Watch Tohoshinki 30th Single - Toki wo tomete video MV here

Geometrical object optical illusion | Largest Object Illusion

Which object below is the largest?



Different objects, in different orientations can look larger or smaller as demonstrated in this optical illusion.

Alyce Prom Dresses, 6299

Bugle beading surrounds this taffeta and tulle strapless ball gown with lace overlays at bust and asymmetrical dropped waist.

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Alyce Prom Dresses, 6309

Form fitted mermaid gown with one shoulder Silk Chiffon goddess dress with beaded detail at shoulder. Beaded detail at bodice of this Alyce prom gown

Alyce Prom Dresses. 6303

Beaded straps on this silk chiffon sweetheart neckline with long dress and beaded accents throughout the Alyce prom dress.