Here's a Reuters video showing how designers make Oscar gown knockoffs within days of the Oscars.

Featured here is Faviana, a New York design house. They started copying Kate Winslet's dress and Angelina Jolie's dress within minutes of the celebrities appearing on the red carpet.

How old is this woman? She is possibly the youngest looking 86 year old we've encountered.

Liz Smith says she hasn't had plastic surgery. Here's her non-surgical facelift story in her own words;

No kidding, I say eye makeup. When I bother to fool with these old eyes of mine is when I go out and people demand to know if I’ve had a face lift. Visible eyebrows, eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara make a real finishing touch to one’s look. Also, I know it’s old-fashioned but you can’t beat lipstick. And not that black or bright red stuff either if you are over 40.

Liz Smith is a famous gossip columnist that was laid off from the New York Post today. She's not ready to retire yet and will be writing five days a week for the women's website she founded, wowOwow.

Most of us think being more beautiful would bring us greater happiness. But sadly that isn't true.

Beauty is one thing people want more of. That and wealth, power and fame. But these are truly unlikely to make anyone happier. Check out the rationale at 5 Things You Think Will Make You Happy (but won't).

The 'before and after' photo above shows a typically heavily photoshopped model (via Cracked.com).