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Reading List: Hair Botox, Tuxedo Nails, No-Mascara Downton Abbey Set & More

Happy Friday! The forecast for this weekend says snow, which is a great excuse to cuddle up with your iPad or Kindle and a big mug of hot chocolate. Here are some of this week’s top stories to keep you company.

The editorial team at Birchbox are all huge fans of PBS’ Downton Abbey, the gossipy period drama set in Edwardian England. Compared to all the elaborate clothing (and hats!), the makeup is strikingly minimal. As in no-mascara-allowed-on-set minimal. [BellaSugar]

We loved Zooey Deschanel’s tuxedo nails at the Golden Globes and will definitely be trying this out for our next fancy party. Watch the tutorial for tips! [Bella Sugar]

We all know how effective Botox is at smoothing skin but what about Botox for your hair? A new product promises to smooth the surface of your hair in the same way! [Refinery29]

According to the New York Times, the big trend for 2012 is imperfect makeup and hair. Color us thrilled. That means more snooze time in the AM! [NY Times]

Nail strips aren’t going anywhere, judging by the number of new brands popping up. Fashionista has the latest from UK-based Nail Rock, which takes a cheeky approach to their designs. We’ll skip the vagina (yes, you read that right) pattern but we’re in love with the tribal design. [Fashionista]

—Lorelei

Forecast for this weekend says SNOW! In addition to your hat and scarves, invest in a winter-proof moisturizer like VMV Hypoallergenics Re-Everything Lotion.

Cameron, Is That You?

Photo: justjared.com

As I was scrolling through coverage of the fun-filled Golden Globes after parties, I gasped when I came across the above picture. ‘That can’t be Cameron Diaz,’ I thought, before clicking through to the larger image. Sure enough, it was.

Golden Globes 2012 Trend: Haute Headbands

Photos: justjared.buzznet.com

There were several standout beauty looks during last night’s Golden Globes, from Angelina’s perfect red lip to Emma Stone’s exquisite smoky eye. But as far as trends go, one thing’s for sure: headbands are having a moment.

Join us on Twitter for the Golden Globes!

Award season is officially upon us! First up: The 69th Golden Globe Awards. Join us on Twitter where we are live tweeting the red carpet and the award show with hashtag #bbredcarpet.

Sandra Bullock Bangs It Out At the Golden Globes

Sandra Bullock sporting a new haircut at last night’s Golden Globes. Photo: The Huffington Post.

There were a lot of surprising red carpet moments at last night’s 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (more on that later), but certainly one of the biggest shocks of the evening was Sandra Bullock’s new hair. We’re on the fence about it: We can’t decide if it’s magnificent or too Morticia Addams-y. Tell us what you think by voting in our poll below!