It seems as if the whole world’s gone green!  It’s hip, it’s trendy…and, oh yeah, it’s supposed to be good for you, too.  If organic and eco-beauty is your thing (or if you’re simply a beauty junkie who can’t get enough of fun guides), you’ll love Eco-Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness by Lina Hanson, the Swedish-born makeup artist to celebs like Mandy Moore and Jewel.  I attended the book launch last week and was highly impressed–this book covers everything from skin to makeup to diet, is well-written, and has gorgeous photos!  If you’re an organic expert, there might be nothing new in here, but everybody else will love it–highly giftable.

After growing up in Georgia, country music holds a special place in my heart.  (Nowadays country is so crossover that it’s basically indistinguishable from pop!)  Last night’s Academy of Country Music awards in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand brought out several high-profile stars like Nicole Kidman, Taylor Swift, Julianne Hough, and Queen of them All, Carrie Underwood.  Loving the fringe, Carrie.

I normally have issues with Carrie’s makeup team, who seem to delight in giving her a perennial five-o-clock-shadow “tan”, but she was looking mighty flawless…if a bit, well, country!

Nicole Kidman’s glowing, but I’d gently suggest to her dermatologist to go easy on the Restylane in the lips next time.  We don’t need a Meg Ryan/Melanie Griffith situation here

More photos from last night’s awards below

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