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Beauty Review: Psssssst Instant Dry Shampoo

Beauty Review: Psssssst Instant Dry Shampoo

What it is: Psssssst is the original dry shampoo for refreshing your style between shampoos (it was invented back in the '70s)

What it does: Psssssst Instant Dry Shampoo claims to refresh and rejuvenate hair by soaking up excess oil, removing product build-up and boosting volume. By shampooing less it saves hair from heat styling damage. Hair looks, feels and smells freshly shampooed. It also helps preserves hair color by shampooing less.

How to use it: Shake can well. Hold can 6" to 8" from hair. Lift sections of hair and lightly spray scalp and roots of each section. Fluff. Wait a few minutes, then brush hair well. Style hair as desired.

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3 Ways to Wear: Nude Pumps

How to Wear Nude Pumps

Following yesterday's post about 10 nude pumps under $100, many of you said you loved the look but weren't sure how to wear this style of shoe. I think reader Texnyqueen said it best when she commented, "You can wear nude pumps just like black pumps - with everything!" Ok, I added the exclamation point—but it's so true! Nude pumps are super versatile. To prove my point, I couldn't resist showing you three ways that I've personally worn my nude pumps by Nine West, which I purchased from 6pm.com for just $10.27 plus shipping (as seen here).

Here goes:

The Look for Less: Miu Miu Studded Platform Clogs


I'm afraid I might be the last person in the blogosphere to post these, but in case you missed it, Miu Miu has created these phenomenal Studded Platform Clogs ($490 at Barneys New York)…


MELROW NATL LEA

…and Steve Madden has created a fabulous inspired-by version! You can pre-order the Melrow for $149.95 by clicking the image above. It's expected to ship on 5/28 but I have a feeling it will be sold out long before then, so get yours now if you are obsessed!