Isabel Allende, age 65, is one of the world's most amazing writers. She has sold over 50 million books and her most famous novel is probably The House of the Spirits. She writes in a magical realism style, her work is often compared to Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

In a recent interview, Isabel Allende says she first had some cosmetic surgery six years ago. She says she leads a very public life and "I saw some pictures of me looking awful and I thought, oh no. Enough of that".

She doesn't say if it was a face-lift or what type of surgery she had. She says "Yes, I think that every age has its own beauty, but there are things about old age that if one can correct or prevent, why not? For example, warts. Would you like to have a wart with hairs? At no age is that beautiful. Why would you want age spots if there are creams and lasers that can take care of it? There are other things about aging that you cannot correct, and you have to live with -- you will get shorter, you will lose your hair. As long as you can help, why not? I am very vain. I don't mind wrinkles, but I don't like spots."

She says she still puts on full make-up every day. See the interview and a recent photo here.

The Yummie Tummmie company got a big boost by being featured on Oprah recently. Heidi Klum introduced their tank top and said she wished she had known about this when she had her children "because it kind of sucks it all in and keeps it nice".

The Yummie Tummie tank top is made to smooth away lumps and bumps, while looking stylish. It's being promoted as an everyday tank that is perfect for layering and will slim your middle area. It's made of cotton with a spandex tummy panel. It's available in 10 different colors but four of the colors are already sold out online thanks to the Oprah effect. Cost is $62.

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