Expert Skin Care

Here are Kalli's pretty picks and pointers.

Eye cream: Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum

Mascara: Doll Eye Mascara by NYX, available locally at Vixen in Dunedin.

Lip gloss/lipstick: "I am obsessed with Mac's Dazzleglass collection. My lips crave it. It's ultra shiny and comes in an amazing choice of colors."

Nail lacquer: "OPI's My Private Jet is my all-time favorite. I also love their Hong Kong collection. I think I own just about every color. Weekly polish change is my motto!"

Spa treatment: "Chemical peels are my weakness. I'm a fan of the AHA peel. It rejuvenates my skin and evens out my pigment, perfect for summer post-sun damage. We offer these here at Epic Salon."

Workout: "Cardio is always on my daily agenda, but dead lifts are great for toning the back of the legs and to tighten your buttocks."

Your best-kept beauty secret: "Let's admit, no one likes to wear Spanx. Try doing a second pair of leggings. Double them up and make sure they're pulled high enough. Even try a long small cami under your shirts and dresses to create a smoother look. No one likes to have or see muffin tops."

Don’t skip уουr breakfast.

Thе common mistake аƖmοѕt everyone commits іѕ skip meal іn thе morning mοѕt probably bесаυѕе οf lack οf time. Hοwеνеr, thіѕ easily ruins thе goal οf keeping youthful skin. Hοw? Whеn one skips breakfast, thе tendency іѕ tο resort tο poor eating habit аƖƖ day. Thе hunger pangs уου feel later іn thе morning always translate tο looking fοr qυісk snack foods, whісh саn bе readily bουɡht frοm food chains, donut houses, pastry shops, аnԁ food stores loaded wіth carbohydrates-аnԁ-sugar full foods. Eating a hearty bіɡ breakfast wіƖƖ nοt mаkе уου vulnerable tο thеѕе junk foods аnԁ therefore уου avoid getting unhealthy, whісh οftеn means translation tο having poor skin condition.

Avoid thе sun аt аƖƖ times.

It іѕ іn tο hаνе a ɡrеаt tanned look. It mаkеѕ уου a standout. Hοwеνеr, уουr skin won’t іn thе long rυn. Yου see, sun exposure іѕ one οf thе ɡrеаt factors tο ԁаmаɡе thе skin. It doesn’t hеƖр еіthеr іf уου resort tο suntan beds. Thеу аrе аѕ damaging. If уου hаνе tο ɡο out thе sun, always wear sunscreens аnԁ sun block lotion fοr protection.

Consider changing уουr skin moisturizers аnԁ creams.

If уου hаνе bееn sticking tο a moisturizer уου don’t hаνе аnу іԁеа іf іt іѕ ɡοοԁ tο уουr skin οr nοt, better check іtѕ ƖаbеƖ. Yου mіɡht know аbουt wrinkles аnԁ laughter lines, аѕ well аѕ sagging skin, bυt уου mіɡht nοt bе aware hοw thеу form. Thе principal causes οf thеѕе aging signs happen bесаυѕе οf thе hyalurocic acid breaking down, collagen аnԁ elastin ѕƖοw production, аnԁ thе free radical change.

Therefore, whеn looking fοr anti-aging creams аnԁ moisturizers look fοr those ingredients whісh саn boost thе production οf those natural structural proteins whіƖе inhibiting free radical change tο happen.

Think hands, skin, teeth and face and that's the winning combination for a perfect look on your wedding day or any day!

Here are some tips to make you feel like a bride even when you're not!

1.Firm and tone your complexion with a routine of pore cleansing, line minimizing and hydrating skin care.

2. Replenish the natural beauty of your hands and nails with a hand serum and lotion to tone and hydrate dry skin and ragged cuticles.

3. SHINE with your brightest smile!

4. Create the perfectly enhanced complexion with technology enhanced beauty ....Airbrush Make-up!

Q: What are some favorite accessorizing tips?

A: Long, layered necklaces. In pregnancy, you never want to wear a choker. You want to wear necklaces that create verticality. It's a trick of the eye and also creates a focal point. One of my other favorite, favorite tricks is scarves, long scarves. In the first trimester, they cover your belly and kind of mask your mound until you're ready to spill the beans.

Q: What key pieces should every pregnant woman invest in?

A: The five key pieces are a long Lycra tank top, a pair of leggings, a pair of maternity jeans, a multitasking black dress - empire waist is preferable- and a black maternity pencil skirt. What's so cool about the maternity pencil skirts is that you can add the black tank top and create this column effect where it just looks like a really tight dress. So the whole trick is buying these basics that are fade-into-the-woodwork boring, but fit well. And then you bump them up - that's why I named (the book that) - with accessories.

Q: You're an advocate of heels, but what about the swollen feet that often occur during pregnancy?

A: You don't have to wear a spike heel. You can wear a slide. You can wear a clog. You can wear a cowboy boot. You can wear a kitten heel. There are so many options. Heels don't mean spike heels. Heels just mean having a lift, getting that height, elongating your silhouette. You should wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and say, "How can I be a long, lean baby-making machine?" It takes just as much time to make a bad fashion decision as it does to make a good fashion decision.

Q: Are there any unusual places you'd recommend pregnant women look for suitable clothing?

A: One of my favorite places to go shopping is the swim department. The swim department of any department store has Versace-esque, Cavalli-esque (tunics). It's gauzy, it's perfect for summer.

Q: You're the mother of two kids. What was your favorite part about being pregnant?

A: Two things. First of all, I'm not a big eater. So I loved having cravings. I loved it. And also, I rose to the occasion. I stepped right up to the fashion plate. I said, "OK, I feel my breakfast rising in my throat, but I am stepping up to the fashion plate, and I'm using my bump as an accessory."

Celeste Hilling, CEO and founder of Skin Authority, says beauty can be attained for about $1.50 a day, or about the price of a cup of coffee. Here's how to invest in yourself - at any stage.

In Your 20s
At this age, when you're running around with your friends, going out a lot, partying, and likely living with a roommate or two, keep your skin care routine simple, a basic wash and protect (daily sun protection -- rain or shine) says Hilling. "Just don't fall asleep with your makeup on!" Also, get a workout in every now and then, and watch the diet.

In Your 30s
These are the multi-tasking years, says Hilling. "There's a lot of social stimulation, a lot of changes -- marriage, kids, career changes." That means just one thing: stress. And that becomes a factor for the skin. Furthermore, even if you've taken good care of your skin in your 20s, there's no escaping fine lines and wrinkles (especially around your eyes and mouth) and a complexion that looks blotchy/uneven/dull as cell turnover slows (to 28 days). Be proactive: resurface (that speeds up cell turnover), get facials regularly, introduce anti-inflammatory products to your regimen (Hilling suggests mango, shea butter, and salicylic acid), and practice stress-reduction techniques like yoga, Pilates and meditation. As for your diet? "No boxes or bags! Eat lots of lean proteins, fruits and vegetables," says Hilling.

In Your 40s
Think defense. You're losing more collagen and elasticity. Cells are now turning over every 45 days. Your skin is retaining less moisture. You're beginning to see cumulative sun damage. Your glow, is, well, gone. And you're stressed out -- career, kids, aging parents. To counter: resurface daily, beef up the antioxidants, keep exercising, and consider aromatherapy (jasmine, lavender, chamomile), says Hilling.

In Your 50s
Don't even think about retiring. Sure, you're up against a dry complexion and loss of elasticity (after all, it's now taking 60 days for cells to turn over), age spots, and expression lines that no longer disappear after you stop smiling. Chin up, says Hilling. "It's never too late to have healthy skin; it's just about adjusting the routine." At this stage, as you're perhaps considering using non-invasive procedures (such as fillers) or even surgery to enhance your looks, Hilling says you should also introduce weight-bearing exercise to build muscle mass and strengthen bones, eat healthy foods, and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

Want that perfect skin the Kardashian sisters have? Now you can — Khloe, Kim, & Kourtney have become the celebrity spokeswomen for PerfectSkincosmetics, who are launching their infomercials today! Their product consists of a 3-step skin care system, not unlike the Katy Perry/Julianne Hough-repped Proactiv. Kim shares her thoughts on the new campaign:

“We’ve literally tried every skin care product, and nothing comes close to PerfectSkin. It’s the only product we use,”

“We’ve been getting so many compliments on our skin. Everybody asks what products we use, so we want to share PerfectSkin with the world.”

Renowned beauty expert Laura Mercier, author of The New Beauty Secrets, shares easy morning and nighttime routines for a gorgeous, glowing complexion. Plus, the short list of products you need.

Regardless of your age, your face can fare very well with a few targeted items, listed as follows:

• Moisturizer with SPF for day
• Moisturizer without SPF or a night cream for night
• Eye cream (unless you're a teenager)
• Serum or a solution-oriented layering product
• Makeup remover
• Cleanser
  

1. If you've cleansed properly the night before, you don't need to wash your face when you wake up. Splashing your face with water is just fine, although I personally like using a light cleanser. It makes my skin more supple and opens the pores so they can absorb moisturizer.

2. Apply your serum or treatment product if directions specify daytime and nighttime usage.
3. Apply your moisturizer with SPF or you can use a separate sunscreen if you're going to be exposed to very strong sun. If you want to wear makeup over your sunscreen, make sure it's a lightweight sunscreen. Some sunscreens are not compatible with makeup, and it's difficult to apply products on top of them.
4. Apply your eye cream under your eye only. It's not necessary to use it on your eyelid in the morning, and it will interfere with any eye makeup you are wearing.
   

1. Before you go to bed, you must wash your face. Otherwise, you're asking for blackheads, breakouts, and flare-ups. Do you really want to fall asleep with all that accumulated dirt, pollution, bacteria, and makeup on your face? This is something I've always been very good about. During my wilder days, when I'd come home at six in the morning after dancing all night, I'd always wash my face. I couldn't stand the idea of my dirty face touching my pillow. If washing your face every night isn't a habit for you already, it will become one over time, just like brushing your teeth.
   
   If you're not wearing much makeup, use a cleanser that doubles as a makeup remover. Make sure it's a cleanser for your skin type and one that doesn't contain too much fragrance and detergent. You don't need those things when you just want to clean your face. If you are wearing makeup, use a specific remover and some quality cotton pads to get everything off, especially your eye makeup.


2. Follow with a cleanser for your skin type and pat your face dry.
3. If you're using a serum or special treatment product, then the time to use it is after cleansing. (If you prefer, you can skip this step and move right to moisturizing.) Generally, serums go under your moisturizer. Use a few drops or as much as directed and smooth onto your skin. Unless directions specify that you must use day and night, you can reserve this step for your P.M. routine and use once a day.

4. Moisturize with a cream or lotion that's SPF-free (you certainly don't need SPF at night!) or a night cream. Don't slap the cream onto your face, neck, and chest; really massage it in. That doesn't mean using half the contents of the jar, but taking the time to literally push the amount of product you need for your skin type into your pores while they are still open and boost the circulation to your face in the process.
5. Apply your eye cream gently around your entire eye area, including your eyelid, but be careful not to get it into your eye. Again, take the time to really work it into your skin. Look for an eye cream that is packed with benefits, not one that simply moisturizes.