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Estée Lauder’s Modern Fragrance, Beyoncé Officially Not Pregnant, and More Estée Lauder’s first fragrance in nearly a decade skips the middle note entirely. [Refinery 29]  Sorry Beyoncé fans – Bey and Jay and are not expecting a second child (for now). [MTV] Apparently Gwyneth isn’t the only one rockin’ the side butt trend this year. [The Cut] Our kitchens are about to see a lot more action thanks to these adorable single-subject cookbooks. [Kickstarter] An 18-year-old woman invents a device that can charge a cell phone in 20 seconds. We can’t thank her enough. [NBC] Here are 15 uses for duct tape that can help you on your way to better health and fitness. Who knew? [Greatist] – Bre Self-confessed contouring addict and Birchbox staffer Deepica shares her tips for an everyday contour look. (Photo: WWD)

Estée Lauder’s Modern Fragrance, Beyoncé Officially Not Pregnant, and More

– Bre

Self-confessed contouring addict and Birchbox staffer Deepica shares her tips for an everyday contour look.

(Photo: WWD)

Yahoo! Acquires Tumblr for $1.1 Billion, Celeb Makeup Artists On Instagram, and More Tumblr officially announced this morning that Yahoo! will purchase the blogging platform for $1.1 billion. Keep calm and carry on. [Tumblr] Get long and limber no matter where you are with this handy “yoga on the fly” poster. [Well + Good NYC] A roundup of the 15 must-follow celebrity makeup artists. [Beauty High] Like makeup, skincare products have expiration dates too. Find out when to hold on to your serums and when to say goodbye to your masks. [BellaSugar] Take a cue from these red carpet pros for your best prom ‘do. [Allure]  Spring weather means frizzy hair, but here’s how to get a handle on it with these 10 fool-proof products. [SheFinds] – Bre Find out why essentials oils are the best way to freshen up your home this spring. (Photo: Marissa Mayer’s Tumblr)

Yahoo! Acquires Tumblr for $1.1 Billion, Celeb Makeup Artists On Instagram, and More

– Bre

Find out why essentials oils are the best way to freshen up your home this spring.

(Photo: Marissa Mayer’s Tumblr)

Change Your Hair Gene, Kate Upton’s Personal Trainer Shares His Favorite Moves, and More Will science find a way to change the gene that determines hair type and texture? Find out here. [New York Times] Kate Upton’s personal trainer demonstrate’s his top three workout moves. [Glamour] Make sure your strands are ready for summer with this ultimate hair guide. [Beauty High] Get ready for a night out in 60 seconds with this superquick smoky eye tutorial. [BellaSugar] Find the best toner for your skin that promises to deliver some even results. [Well + Good NYC] —Charisse We love Vine! Check out this awesome video one of our subscribers made of opening her May box.   (Photo: Victoria Roberts)

Change Your Hair Gene, Kate Upton’s Personal Trainer Shares His Favorite Moves, and More

—Charisse

(Photo: Victoria Roberts)
Celebrities Are Baring It All for Magazines, Paul Wesley’s Fitness Routine, and More A growing number of stars have been going nude for magazine shoots lately. Check out this round up of celebs who have stripped down. [Beauty High] Here’s how the lead hair stylist for The Great Gatsby created the look of the ’20s on over 300 extras in the film. [Fashionista] Can’t find the perfect shoes to complete an outfit? Check out Joker’s Closet, a new design-your-own shoe website. [Toronto Life] Celebrity hair stylist, Orlando Pita launched his own haircare line which will be sold at Costco. [Refinery29] Vampire Diaries star, Paul Wesley, dishes on his fitness routine and what’s inside his fridge. [Q] Use these budget friendly tips to makeover your refrigerator. [Greatist] —Charisse Spring is officially in full swing! Learn how to make a beautiful floral bouquet from guest blogger, Annie Dean.  (Photo: Allure)

Celebrities Are Baring It All for Magazines, Paul Wesley’s Fitness Routine, and More

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MAC Debuts a Punk Couture Collection, RiRi’s New Hair, and More On the heels of this year’s punk-themed Met Gala, M.A.C Cosmetics debuts a Punk Couture Collection available for a limited time. [SheFinds] Famous on air psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers, who is credited with helping to bring psychology to the mainstream, passed away on Monday. She was 85 years old. [New York Times] Lighten your suitcase this summer with these vacation packing tips. [Cheeky Chicago] Rihanna changes her hair color, yet again.  Check out how her blonde hue looks. [Glamour] Leave it to the Refinery29 beauty team to invent one of the coolest ways to wear liquid eyeliner. [Refinery29] The New York Times follows up on Angelina Jolie’s mastectomy op-ed with a piece on the painful dilemma facing women with BRCA mutations. [New York Times] —Charisse Love to colorblock your outfits?  Learn how to use this trend in your beauty routine from guest blogger, Annie Dean. (Photo: MAC)
MAC Debuts a Punk Couture Collection, RiRi’s New Hair, and More

—Charisse

Love to colorblock your outfits?  Learn how to use this trend in your beauty routine from guest blogger, Annie Dean.

(Photo: MAC)

Lipstick as a Blush, a $4,200 bottle of Chanel No. 5, and Mor Learn how to use lipstick as a cream blush with this easy how-to guide. [The Beauty Department] Would you pay $4,200 for a bottle of Chanel No. 5? [Style Elite] Urban Outfitters joins the glow-in-the-dark nail polish club. [SheFinds] Learn how to combat bad skin as a result of going vegan with these tips. [Q]  Could bronze be the new “it” nail polish color? Click through to check out how these celebs are rocking the trend. [Glamour] Marc Jacobs is teaming up with Krink to create a rainbow colored collection of “marc-ers.“ [Refinery29] —Charisse See what Birchboxers from all around the world did this past week in Instagrams. (Photo: The Beauty Department)

Lipstick as a Blush, a $4,200 bottle of Chanel No. 5, and Mor

Kate Moss for St. Tropez, Phillip Lim Collabs With Target, and More Kate Moss is now the first face (and body) for self-tanning company St. Tropez. [Beauty High] Another exciting designer collaboration from Target! The store will debut a collection with Phillip Lim on September 15. [Refinery29] The founder of fashion house Missoni, Ottavio Missoni, has passed away at 92. [Glamour] Giuliana Rancic lists her five wellness essentials and dishes on the changes to her fitness and eating habits since becoming a mom. [Q] Detoxify your diet and start getting ready for summer with these five guides. [Well + Good NYC] The Great Gatsby’s hair and makeup artist gave Allure all the deets on turning Carey Mulligan into Daisy Buchanan. [Allure] —Charisse Watch this easy-to-follow video tutorial to score an ice cream sundae inspired manicure just in time for the weekend. (Photo: St. Tropez)  

Kate Moss for St. Tropez, Phillip Lim Collabs With Target, and More

—Charisse

(Photo: St. Tropez)
 
A $75 Lipstick, The Secret Behind SJP’s Faux Hawk, and More Find out why this $75 lipstick is worth the extra cash and then some. [NY Magazine] Venus Williams gives Glamour the lowdown on her fitness routine and eating habits. [Glamour] How long did it take to create SJP’s faux hawk hairstyle for the Met Gala? The stylist behind the look, Serge Normant, dishes on the details. [Who What Wear] Virgin Atlantic enlists Vivienne Westwood to design new uniforms for all flight crew members. [Pretty Connected] Demi Lovato has changed her hair yet again. Check out her new blonde hue here. [Glamour] The ultimate guide to eye makeup, including tips for every eye shape. [BellaSugar] Achieve flawless skin with makeup by watching this video tutorial. [Birchbox UK] —Charisse Fake a good night’s rest with these awake looking tricks. (Photo: Serge Lutens)

A $75 Lipstick, The Secret Behind SJP’s Faux Hawk, and More

—Charisse

(Photo: Serge Lutens)
Top 20 Lead-Containing Lipsticks, Butter London’s New Royal Polish, And More Warning: This list will shock you. Check out the top 20 lead-containing lipsticks from the FDA’s 2012 review of 400 shades. [MotherJones] butter LONDON released a new nail polish shade in honor of the royal baby to be. [SheFinds] Nina Dobrev reveals her makeup secrets, including her under eye coverup routine, to Beauty High. [Beauty High] Korres introduces a new lip cooler with greek yogurt as its lead ingredient. [Refinery29] —Charisse  Check out our top seven picks from the The Beauty Insider Choice Awards.

Top 20 Lead-Containing Lipsticks, Butter London’s New Royal Polish, And More

—Charisse

The Window Thigh Dress, Red Lipstick as Concealer, and More Georgia May Jagger introduces a brand new window dress trend. [Huffington Post] Makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff shares a must-try red lipstick trick for deep skin tones. [Huffington Post] Throwing a Cinco de Mayo party this weekend? Try one of these 10 recipes for a healthy entreé option. [Greatist] Estée Lauder launches its first new scent in a decade. [BellaSugar] Introducing a new skincare system to your face? Try this “moisture sandwich” trick to help ease the process. [Glamour] —Charisse Have you seen our Birchbox Man channel? Check it out to learn a ton of cool grooming tips and much more. (Photo: © Harry Pluviose ./Retna Ltd./Corbis)

The Window Thigh Dress, Red Lipstick as Concealer, and More

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(Photo: © Harry Pluviose ./Retna Ltd./Corbis)