Congratulations 2013 Miss America Mallory Hytes Hagan

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The shelves of Sephora currently look like a sea of cobalt, and these blue items reign supreme. Pull off this fall's hottest color trend with these six picks

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article When it comes to blue makeup, it's hard not to immediately imagine tacky 80s eye shadow. The trick to modernizing the color? Choosing the right shade. Enter, cobalt. To nail the trend, try these top makeup picks. They're electric, fresh, and universally flattering. See how you can wear the hottest fall hue now. See top picks

23-year-old blonde from Brooklyn, N.Y., won the Miss America crown Saturday night after deftly dealing with a question about armed guards in schools and raising the issue of child sexual abuse in her contestant platform.


During the opening number at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, all the queens gave brief remarks about their states, and Miss Hagan referenced last year's superstorm, saying, "Sandy may have been swept away our shores but never our spirit."

I love her optimism! So congratulations to the new 2013 Miss America Mallory Hytes Hagan.

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Back to school with Jillian Dempsey eyeliners and Avon

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This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article Tired of the same old gym routine? Rev up your humdrum workout with these 10 new exercises that are not only fun, they help trim your figure and keep you healthy. Who knew shedding pounds could make you feel like a kid again? Get fun workouts

 Hello Gorgeous!

I like the Jillian Dempsey line of makeup from Avon best-why? Because it has a lot of pigment in the products meaning that a wee bit goes a long way!

See these 2 products in the photo? They are a must have for your back to school beauty becaue they can make many looks and easily pack up in your purse or back pack!

The first one on the left is called a 'smokifier' which is a fancy term for a loose powder eyeliner: so put a bit on as a liner or blend as an eyeshadow then add more for evening time-it's just too cool and fun! Apply to eyebrows or get wet for a more intense look.

PLEASE NOTE FOR APPLICATION: wait to apply your foundation because a bit may flake under the eye-you may need to clean up under the eye after application, I know I do! Also, if too much product comes out on the sponge, either tap back into the bottle or simply blot the sponge applicator on a tissue so you don't get a big flaky mess!

Second you see the gold creme eyeshadow on one end with a black liquid liner on the other: it's like a rockabilly girls dream!

I have tried both, worn them in the excessive Arizona heat and so far so good for holding up under high heat, humidity and going through a long day!

They are both about $10-but watch for a sale! Order on www.avon.com

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