China Glaze nail polish: what do you think?

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So here it is the weekend, the Labor day weekend and if you are traveling I pray grace grace to you! I am saving my travel for next weekend so in the meantime I am relaxing while Mancub mows the lawn.

I have recently begun training for my first triathlon race and I so enjoy reading this magazine. It's a local Arizona fitness magazine called Sweat that is so full of sporty things to do.

If you and your family need some outdoorsy activities this is a good source for physical recreation. Yes, I am aware of how hot it is outside! It's still hot enough that I am sweating getting dressed to go run and the pool is as warm as a bath! Though I'm looking forward to my first sprint triathlon in November...or so I am planning!

Okay, onto the nail polish by China Glaze. I have seen this brand in the pedi place I go to and they usually have fun colors. The ones that showed up for testing are:

Foxy, Ingrid (which is on my left hand) and Emerald Fitzgerald which is on my right.

I applied two coats and the color is deep and vibrant. I doubt on me that it will get much of a chance to show durability, wear and chip resistance because I let me nails grow for this story and have been itchin' to cut them off as soon as possible.
I'm more of a pedicure person than a manicure because I type so much! If I am not rippin' 100 wpm on the keyboard then I am hands deep with Mister Mancub-oh and if not with him then I am doing makeup and my fingers are around someone's eyes so I don't wear polish in case a client is sensitive.

Alas, I tried these, liked 'em and you can too! Find out more at www.chinaglaze.com

And if you want to know where or how you can get your hands on the Arizona Sweat magazine then contact Sue Berliner the Sweat Princess! www.sweatprincess.com

See you out there...running...swimming...biking!


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TGIF! Now say it with me..."Favor!" Declare it outloud!

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No. 12: Prescriptives Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup, $32.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8*

Readers say this foundation "doesn't get shiny after a whole day of wear or a night of partying..."

No. 11: Avon Magix Face Perfector SPF 20, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8*

One reader says: "I use to have to touch up with powder during the day because of shine, now [that I use this] I don't..."

No. 10: Per-fekt Skin Perfection Gel, $57.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8*

Although it's pricey, readers say it's worth it because it "doesn't feel greasy or heavy, doesn't clog pores and makes skin look flawless..."

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TGIF! Remember the movie starring gosh knows who but Donna Summer sang the theme song "Last Chance"? Oh so good!
Well, before you leave work, of log off because the kids are coming home or you are getting ready to leave for the long Labor Day weekend, I wanted to give you one wee shout out of encouragement and that is to say it, confess it, speak it outloud with your mouth...FAVOR!

Remember, as a man thinks so shall he be!
Or, out of the mouth the heart speaks! So put favor in your heart!

There is power in decreeing a thing and whatever you think upon, or speak is what you will get in your life.

Watch your confession! What are you saying about yourself? About your kids? About your boss and your job?

Let's do this short decree together, just press play,watch the video and say it with me.
There are 3 wee things to say and it's so simple you will be able to remember it over the weekend.

I know you will be encouraged and remember to email me or comment on what's going on in and how this is impacting your life!

Also! Remember that I am fasting and praying for a Rosh Hashana breakthrough for you! I am believing for massive New Year change and blessings for you! That you will be catapulted into this New Year 5772 with grace, favor and blessings!
Safe journey to you and your loved ones!


**Stay tuned because on Monday I will start the Hey Dude! giveaway of skincare for men and ....also a new lipgloss and book giveaway from author Brenda Novak!
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got2b: Ultra Glued-kid tested & approved

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So here we open the got2b Ultra Glue for a hair style to wear to kindergarten.

We have the other version of this got2b hair product that is more like a glue consistency-though this product is truly a gel.

You know, Mancub and I are a team and so far in his five years he is the hardest working baby in beauty. He is willing to test all the hair products, nail polishes and at this age, some makeup.
If it looks like Mancub is growing a Bieber, he is! I hope he will let it grow longer, but it's still so hot here than when he plays soccer it just gets to be a big drippy mess.
Below are the before and after pictures: for the most part the Ultra Glue held up under the Arizona 101 degree heat and some humidity and the busy activities of a Kindergarten class!

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Before ..... and..... After!

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Oprah Friday's Live from Radio Music City Hall...watch for a performance by Christina Aguilera

but do I smell younger? AGELESS by Harvey Prince

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Ha ha ha! I put on some Harvey Prince Ageless parfum rollon and look what happened! I'm kidding-that's me in high school. Check out the feathered bangs-oh those were the days!

So I received these beautiful samples, the Ageless which has been tested and proved than when you wear it, people around you will 'perceive' you to be 8 years younger.

Oh really?

The next one is even better and actually up for a prize giveaway!

The Harvey Prince parfum fragrance Eau Fling is tested and proven to increase attention and response from men while you wear it. So I'm not one for dating, but if you are, or if you need your mate to get closer to you, add me on Twitter and win this roll on for free! I will be picking a random new Twitter follower to receive the parfum. It's a lovely floral scent too!

You never know where it could lead! The Harvey Prince Eau Fling can be purchased through their website. Enjoy!


Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

p.s. I still can hardly believe Oprah is going off the air, maybe I can have her job? Today she has Carson Kressley and Tim Gunn doing the makeover my man segment. Fun!

Koh Gen Do liquid mineral foundation test

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Hello! The fast is going really good and there is still time to get your prayer requests in! I'm busy
with so many amazing products to test! This line is featured in Barney's New York and Beverly Hills or you can get it online at their website www.kohgendocosmetics.com

I'm testing one side of my face, the left as you are looking at the photo, with just the foundation.

On the right side of my face as you look at the photo is the yellow primer and green primer.

The yellow will help under eye circles and the green is to help tone down redness while evening out skin tone.

What I find most interesting about the green primer is that it's very similiar to a favorite product of mine from Lorac but the Koh Gen Do has more spreadability and blends a bit easier.

That's one challenge with the Lorac product is that though it's amazing coverage you have to
work quick before it dries a chalky streak on your face!

I use a large foundation brush, but if you prefer a sponge which in my camp soaks up product and wastes while harboring bacteria-use a sponge. If you prefer to use clean fingers-well then do that!

I have several synthetic brushes in a variety of sizes to apply foundations and concealers as well as primers.

You really want a clean brush/finger/sponger per product! I am blending the yellow primer under my eye and the green primer all over the nose/cheek/chin/jaw area.

After it sets a moment, which really was about a minute til it was tacky dry on my face-I choose a foundation shade and blend it over the 2 primers.

This may seem like a lot of work but in reality takes a little bit of time for a big payoff. If you don't want to do this for everyday, definately keep the primer options on hand in your beauty drawer for photos
or any important functions!

I don't think my lighting is the best here, would have been better to climb up the extremely hot attic filled with icky spider webs and who knows what to get the T stand lights and have a direct beam onto my face to see a true reading of the product finishes. I apologize for my lazy self and lack of adventure to battle the attic for this post.

Okay, I've selected a Koh Gen Do liquid mineral foundation and applied a thin coat with the foundation brush.
You can compare the two sides of my face: the photo where one tube is shown only has that product on the face. On my right side where I am holding the three tubes is where I have blended yellow and green primers as well as the foundation.

After all was said and done, I set both sides with my favorite powder from Makeup Forever and went to the grocery store to see if anyone noticed...or would say anything. They did not and it doesn't matter because either way I like the finishes but prefer the side with the primers on.
You be the judge! Congrats to my beauty product giveaway winners-prizes are going in the mail this week!
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!
p.s. Remember to tune into Oprah today for some Justin Bieber and America's Most Talented Kids...wow, I can still hardly believe that Oprah is going off the air. It's kind of like when Arsenio Hall went off too. *sigh*