Consider a mask for removing oily residue of grease paint makeup

Celebrity Hair Color Hall of Fame: Best Brunettes

Considering a color change? Peruse these photos of Megan Fox, Jennifer Lopez and more to inspire your new look

Joel Warren, L'Oreal Professionnel Hair Color Ambassador shares expert advice on how to get these standout brunette shades in the comfort of your own bathroom, for less than 20 bucks. See photos

Now that you have done a third round of exfoliant to wash the grease paint off from last night's costume...put a mask on to clean your skin!
I've got some recommendations for you on tomorrow's blog. For today, this Sunday, sit back, relax and enjoy some candy!
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Enjoy your costume parties tonight!

Easy Makeover Tricks You Should Try

See how day-to-night makeup and sexy face-framing layers can update your look

Makeover dream team -- American Idol lead makeup-artist Mezhgan, and stylists Paul Perez and Leland Ferrell and colorist Adam Scheib from the Sally Hershberger salon in Los Angeles -- give Web designer Dana a pretty-yet-easy-to-maintain beauty update. See how you too can transform your look without adding minutes to your routine. Photographs: Andrew Stiles See tips

Enjoy your parties and costumes tonight! Put some glow sticks on too!
In the meantime, I'm working and working on...some great giveaways and new product reviews for you! Get ready for Holiday time!

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Side swept pony's are pretty & simple!

13 Best Celebrity Side-Swept Hairstyles

All it takes to transform a blah hairstyle into a hot trend is a different position

Take a nod from celebrities on the red carpet by sporting a side-swept style. The hottest looks right now, whether they're updos, left down, or adorned with a jeweled accessory, are sexy side-swept looks. See how these celebrities successfully pulled off the trend! See hairstyles

I love the simple elegance of a side swept ponytail. The key to wearing this well is to have some root volume on the crown, and a wavy softness to the tail. Accessorize with a flower or scarf around the band, or even wrap some hair around it and tuck in with a bobby pin for added style.

Makeup for this type of hairstyle should be kept simple, with a focus more on the eyes than on the lips.

Speaking of makeup, how long has it been since you have rotated your mascara? Remember, with the weather changing it's a good time to change your makeup. Smell test your foundation, and if there is a hint of stink throw it out! Besides, it's time to go to a lighter, cooler tone anyhow!

Mascara needs to be tossed every 6-8 weeks. That's why I love L'Oreal mascaras, at an under ten dollar price point, you can easily afford to get one a month!

See you at the upcoming events and check back for product giveaways! Holidays are around the corner and I'm getting my favorite things together to give to you!
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How beauty conscious is your city?

The 10 Most Vain Cities

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which cities in the U.S. are the vainest of them all?

We're all for wanting to look good -- heck, we spend our days telling you about the latest, greatest (and not so stellar) in the world of beauty. But then there's vanity -- being obsessed with looks to the point of spending major bucks on stuff that's supposed to make you pretty. We compiled data on the vanity industry -- plastic surgeons, tanning salons and businesses that cater to your hair, nails and skin -- to find out which cities are more obsessed than the rest. Find out if you live in a me-me-me city. See cities

Alrighty then! This is the extreme close up picture of my nails after three days of typing, toddler'ing, and the wear and tear of my daily life.
There is still shine and just barely a receding of the polish from the tip of the nails.
Np2 is worth it! Get yours at www.Np2beauty.com

Enjoy today's beauty bubble and click through the link to see if your city made the list. I know my neighbor city did!


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Elizabeth Grant's Vitamin C eye pads...whoa!

12 Major Hair and Skin Issues -- Solved!

Get help for everything from cystic acne, hair breakage, psoriasis and more

Sure, we all get the occasional breakout or dry patch of skin, but if you're suffering from a more serious hair or skin issue then you need serious help. That's why we asked Dr. Heidi Waldorf, director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, Arielle N. B. Kauvar, M.D., director of New York Laser & Skin Care, Jerry Teuschler, Principal Scientist for Proctor and Gamble Beauty and Grooming Science, and Head & Shoulders hairstylist Ryan Trygstad to weigh in. They gave advice for the big issues facing TotalBeauty.com readers, so read on for relief from your hair and skin woes. See issues

Get ready to order something today to have on hand for travel, special events, in case of "recovery time", photos and in my opinion, every day!

I love things that give results fast and that's what I found in the Elizabeth Grant's Vitamin C Eye Pad. I had a last minute photo shoot at the Arizona State Fair on Saturday night. That was after I ran outside, toddler'ed all day, worked and then didn't drink enough water. So the heat and dehydration left me looking less that " ready for my close up Mr. DeMille".

I had just received this sample included in the White Tea experiment. You just open the pouch, and it's got a juicy serum with a light texture on a non adhesive eye patch. The emulsion keeps it stuck to your skin. I let them sit for fifteen minutes while I did my eye makeup and hair around them...and then I gently patted the solution in and peeled away the patch.

All the skin was smooth, fine lines were gone and my eyes looked great!

The patch has vitamin c to ward off free radicals and moisturize, chamomile to soothe and Torricelum to continue moisturization. The Torricelum is an exclusive moisturizing compound exclusive to Elizabeth Grant.

Since they are individually wrapped, these are easy to put in a purse, a travel bag, a diaper bag or your back pocket for the truly jet set. Enjoy and get yours at www.elizabethgrant.com

Below is the picture of me on set at in the Pit at the Figure 8 race Saturday night in the Grandstand of the Arizona State Fair. If you haven't been out to the Fair yet, it's time to go! Remember, Wednesday is $1 ride day! http://www.azstatefair.com

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White tea your way to beauty

Steal Celebrities' Hair Color -- With At-Home Products!

You don't need to go to a pricey salon to get A-list color, we'll show you an easier (and cheaper!) way

Most celebrities have enviable hair color -- not surprising since they can afford to visit the swankiest salons. But we know a little secret: you don't need to go to a fancy salon to get gorgeous color. In fact, you can give yourself a beautiful dye job at home! All you need is the right product, which we'll help you find. Check out these celebrity inspirations and see which type of at-home hair color will give you the same effect. See hair color

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Np2 dual polish set: for brides & beauty on the go

Seven Flaws Your Date Will Notice

You've only got one chance to make a great first impression. Find out what he ranks on the top of his list of beauty turn-offs

While we like to think he'll notice our fabulous leopard print pumps, guys have a different set of priorities when determining if they're hot for you or not. Check out what beauty concerns grab his eye and how to turn an imperfection into your best asset. See flaws

Yummy colors and most of all safe! The Np2 line of nail care is Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP free! It comes in a patented 2-in-1 bottle with brilliant color on the bottom and a durable clear top coat that dries in 60 seconds. The bottles snap together for convenience so you can mix and match, then easily stow for travel needs. Brides! This is the must go-to item for your wedding and honeymoon to keep manicures and pedicures in photo ready form.

Check out my nails in the Np2 color Definitive! Lovely! You can get yours online at www.np2beauty.com

This color is perfect for upcoming Fall celebrations. Since it's durable, you'll do your nails on Sunday and not have to fix chips. Just remove with the Np2 dab-o-matic remover and change colors!
Np2 company mission is to provide the best nail care products with a utilitarian approach, in a fashionable convenient package.


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Profumi Del Forte by day & by night

Does Your Hair Care Routine Need a Makeover?

See what steps you should change to get perfectly soft and shiny hair

Lather, rinse, repeat. Seems pretty simple, right? Not so much. Taking care of your hair (especially when it's color-treated) can be tricky, and so many things out there (heat styling, the sun, hair dye) can keep you from your best locks. This quiz will show you what you may be doing wrong -- and how to make it right, so you can have the hair you've always wanted. Take the quiz

Hello! You know me, "fragrance junkie"!
Now I just sampled these two fragrances and they are perfect for Fall leading into the Holiday season and unique that they have not been deployed through "gift" in the retail season so you are sure to be "scented" differently than the rest of the crowd at your office parties.

I mean, it's one thing to show up to an event in the same dress, but to be sharing the same fragrance with half the party is another thing. So it goes when the bathroom of the establishment has a dollar vending machine that sprays either Opium or Poison. Yes, I like these fragrances, just not from a public restroom in an industrial size sprayer.

Here's a bit about t he fragrances straight from the dairy of Maitre Parfumeur:
"...Evening in Forte Dei Marmian atmosphere of old world romanticism. The brightest stars catch my gaze..." and so on.

The Top Note is: bergamot from Calabria, Sicilian lemon, black pepper and grains of coriander
The Heart Note is: blossom, jasminie absolte, Turkish rose essence, violet and orchid
The Base Note is: benzoini, vanilla, tonka bean, heliotrope, white musk and sandalwood

This is the white bottle and it's available at Takayashima, Stuido Beauty Mix at fred Segal and Gus Mayer.

Now, the black bottle is lovely! More my scent! It's a bit more spicy and has a pine resin and incense smell to it. No wonder I like it.

The Top Note is: bigarrade, lime, mandarine, fig leaves, junioper, rock rose, basil, lavender and cypress
The Heart Note is: jasmine from Grasse, pine resine, mate and incense
The Base Note is: cedar wood

Yummy! Get yours t oday! I also Googled the fragrance names and found some online stores that are carrying the perfumes so go ahead and get yours today to allow shipping time before the Holiday season kicks into full gear.

Besides, you can use the new perfume at upcoming tailgate parties to stand apart from the smell of burgers on the grill. ;)
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Celebrity Hair Color Hall of Fame: Best Blondes

From Gwyneth Paltrow to Gwen Stefani, let these fair-haired bombshells inspire you to go blonde

From platinum to gold, choose your desired hue among these 10 flaxen-haired starlets with helpful advice from Joel Warren, L'Oreal Professionnel Hair Color Ambassador, then get coloring -- it won't cost you more than 20 dollars! See blondes

Yeah, I was a blonde once too, and a redhead, for quite some time raven haired and now it's a cross between mouse brown and brownie batter. What can I say? It works.

Thank God it's Friday! In Arizona our weather is cooler and there are so many events going on to choose from: the Arizona State Fair, Harvest festivals and more.

No matter where you choose to go, remember to wear your sunscreen and to help make your makeup last for up close photos, get your Skindinavia in Jet Set! or Dance! for fatigued skin and makeup that will last through activity.

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I'll be at one or more of a variety of locations...check back to see where!
http://azstatefair.com/state-fair/admission.aspx
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3 products to go from office to the AZ state fair midway!

Top 10 Drugstore Acne-Fighting Products

See winning scrubs, treatments and moisturizers from brands like Neutrogena, Clean & Clear and more!

These are the tried and true acne products our readers turn to when they need to zap blemishes in a hurry. Best of all? They can all be found at the drugstore for under 20 bucks! See products

No. 10: Clean & Clear Maximum Strength Persa-Gel 10, $4.86

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.6

Readers say this is the "only on-the-spot treatment" that makes acne "completely disappear within a matter of hours (sometimes minutes) ..."

No. 9: Clean & Clear Advantage Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.2

"Since I've started using this I haven't had to use any spot treatments for any blemishes, this stuff clears it up before they start!"

No. 8: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

"It works wonders on my combination skin, leaves it feeling soft and silky afterwards and never dries my skin out ..."

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Hello! Are you Arizona State Fair ready? Here's a simple review of some products t hat recently came my way and if packed in your bag can help you go from the office to t he midway easily:

First: never leave home without mascara and the new L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen is a good one to have in your bag. It's a plumping mascara that wears light and feathery on your lashes. After wearing it running and through the heat of the day: no smudges or flakes and no clumping either. It's under $10 and you can get it at the Walmarts, Targets and drugstores near you.

Second: have a creme blush stick such as Cliniques blush stick in Glow. It's a warm bronze tone that can be applied to the cheeks and lips for an added warmth to the skin. If you are a bit tired, the added glow to your skin will help lessen the look of fatigue. It's a good idea to blend a bit across your forehead and chin to even out the warming look.

Third: a good red lipstick. Nothing says party like a rose tinted pout. Plus blue based red shades make your teeth look whiter. My favorite red is Lorac's Explore or Matte Cherry by Chanel.

Enjoy the beauty tips, check out the beauty bubble and see you on the midway!
Use this link http://azstatefair.com/state-fair/admission.aspx for deals and savings!
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Couto: Pasta Dentifrica!

Your Ultra Correct Skin Prescription

Pinpoint your perfect luxury skin care regimen with this quiz

Ask any skin expert -- the best skin in the world, aside from being genetically blessed, is handled with utmost care. But you don't have to be born lucky or spend every week at the spa to get top-notch results. Just take this quiz to get a luxury skin care prescription that's tailored specifically to your main concerns. Then treat yourself with the attention your skin deserves. Take the quiz

So as of late, I've been sampling and reviewing a variety of beauty products for you and this one is a real delight, and unexpected treat.

Toothpast Couto in review: the first formula of the Toothpaste COUTO, was registered in the city of Porto in June, 12th 1932, signed by Dr. Alberto Ferreira Couto, pharmacy manager.The doctor was helped by a dentist who was a friend and hepled to create the toothpate with the intention of limiting the widespread cases of gingival recession.

Receding gums happens more often than you think!Success was guaranteed due to the product's quality so that still today, for the leaders in Portuagal, saying "Couto Paste" is syonymous with toothpaste.

The small production is still in the hands of the last heir of the coutos, Alberto Gomes da Silva. The toothpaste contains NO fluoride, so you don't have to worry about slowly poisoning yourself and your family. Though it does contain natural peppermint, Menthol, Anethol, Thymol and Eugenol.Plus, I love it's vintage/retro packaging and when brushing with it, I got a good clean feeling, fresh minty mouth, and no sting on the gums plus a low amount of foam meaning no sulfite based foaming agents added!

Try some today: get it at http://www.luckyscent.com/ or Gus Mayer or Kuhl Linscomb. Enjoy!
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Happy Monday! Shake up your hair style!

11 Hairstyles We're Sick Of

TotalBeauty.com readers share which looks they've seen enough of

Some cuts are flattering on a lot of people -- which means, of course, that a lot of people have them. This can get, well, a bit dull, don't you think? TotalBeauty.com readers shared which styles they're tired of seeing on everyone -- maybe it's time to shake up your look? See hairstyles

Ladies, I need a new hairstyle in a big way. It's not that I wear a "trend" cut, it's just that I've gotten so many bad color jobs and hair cuts that at this point, I'm in search of the "Flowbee" do it yourself hair cut machine.
Enjoy today's beauty bubble and share any story you may have of good or bad cuts.
If you have a stylist that you love and would like to recommend, email!

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What kind of blonde are you?

Celebrity Hair Color Hall of Fame: Best Blondes

From Gwyneth Paltrow to Gwen Stefani, let these fair-haired bombshells inspire you to go blonde

From platinum to gold, choose your desired hue among these 10 flaxen-haired starlets with helpful advice from Joel Warren, L'Oreal Professionnel Hair Color Ambassador, then get coloring -- it won't cost you more than 20 dollars! See blondes

Good morning and God bless! woo hoo! It is Monday! I get more done on a Monday than I do any other day of the week? Enjoy today's beauty bubble. It's been 3 years since the great "burn" of 06 where my stylist ruined my beautiful three color weave and turned it into a mass of greenish mush hair. Now, my Dora the Explorer brown bob has grown out and it's "longish" and brownish. Yeah, you can imagine.
Whatever color your hair is, get ready for a week full of beauty surprises on the blog!
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11 minutes to gorgeous: go!

Top 11 Ways to Get Gorgeous in Minutes

Use these hairstyle and makeup tricks to shave precious time off your morning beauty routine

Who has an hour every morning to spend primping? Not us! Between jobs, kids, pets, workout routines, Facebook updates and significant others, there's never enough time to fit everything in. Here, we share expert tips for saving time on your hair and makeup routine -- now you won't have to sacrifice looking great for that daunting to-do list. See tips

Honestly, click through in a hurry and see what you can do to shorten your routine. Before baby, I was a leisurely mascara wand waving, contour, highlight, texture and blah blah blah about getting my makeup and hair done.
Now, after baby:
1. tinted moisturizer with spf
2. bronzer
3. mascara
4. lipgloss
Amen! That's it! I'm ready for the day!
See you at the Arizona Women's Expo today! Olivia Newton John speaks at 1pm, get your $2 coupon at your local starbucks.
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Updo's, new do's,and your Saturday do's

Best and Worst Celebrity Updos for Your Face Shape

Peruse these photos to ensure you arrive at your next special occasion with an updo -- not an up don't

Finding just the right updo hairstyle for your face shape can take your special occasion look to new heights. Choosing the wrong updo can drag an otherwise great look down in the dumps. See styles

I think that the updo is a lost art! There are amazing online tutorials now on YouTube and my favorite is Strawberry Koi. She is well spoken, detailed and most of all, patient and funny in her descriptions and directions of how to do vintage updo's!
Today's beauty bubble has some examples of what not to do, and I encourage you to try something new other than a ponytail for an updo.

Good luck and come see me today. I'm at the Arizona Women's Expo and welcome a hello when you get there!
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Thank God It's Friday & the AZ State Fair opens!

Ditch Dark Circles and Puffiness for Good

Use these expert tips to treat and camouflage your annoying eye issues the right way

When eye cream or concealer alone won't do the trick, you may need to look into other options when it comes to treating and masking dark circles and puffiness. Whether they're a result of genetics or lack of sleep, too much sun or alcohol, these tricks -- courtesy of dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf and New York City-based makeup artist Tina Turnbow -- will help you zap them for good, and disguise them like a pro until they're gone. See tips

Thank God it's Friday! Get ready for the weekend! The Arizona State Fair opens today! http://www.azstatefair.com I have a series of photoshoots coming up throughout the duration of the fair. So get your "FAIR face" on!
Enjoy today's beauty bubble and remember to enter on the main site for the YSL trip to France. If you don't do it for the amazing Parisienne fragrance, do it for the cheese.

I am taking a select number of makeup workshop bookings in November to support the launch of the DIY makeup site. If you would like to book your womens group or network, please email for details.
Until then, see ya on the ferris wheel!
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Smart Mouth: part deux

Hello! It's day two and 48 hours later on my Smart Mouth zinc based alcohol free test.

Now when using Smart Mouth, it doesn't burn your gums like my favorite brand does. Sometimes the burning makes me think it's working? The Smart Mouth makes your mouth feel clean, it takes the furry socks of your teeth that may be left on after slack hazard brushing and in general, I like it!

You can get yours at most Walmarts, Targets, and drugstores in your area. There is a $2 off coupon on their main website, http://www.smartmouth.com/coupon

Now to achieve maximum effectiveness it needs to be used continuously for 1-2 weeks. So I will keep on the testing and stay tuned for the results!

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Smart Mouth...smart

Luxury Beauty Spy

Women agree, money is no object when it comes to these must-have product splurges

If you've ever wanted to peek at a rich woman's bathroom counter, now's your chance. We surveyed 11 women who, when it comes to beauty, spare no expense. From laser treatments to pricey salon visits, they always make room for these luxury services and products simply because they are "the best." Feel like splurging? (Psst ... some of them are actually quite affordable!) See products

Smart Mouth is being put to the test as I write! Yesterday, in honor of the Smart Mouth test, I ate six raw cloves of garlic! Then some dill dip! Yey for stinky mouth because I'm bettin' that Smart Mouth zinc based mouth wash is going to clean it up.

It takes a few uses to really sink in and prevent a build up of bad breath...so I used it last night. This morning, I ate more garlic and used it again. Now, tonight and in the morning I will finish my test and see if I have morning breath combo garlic bad breath OR if the Smart Mouth mouthwash really worked.

But why wait for my opinion? You can get a $2 off coupon and go down to the local Walmarts and Targets right now and get your own...http://www.smartmouth.com/coupon

Enjoy!
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Baby bump style and new site

Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Bump Looks

Having a baby bump presents beauty opportunities and challenges even for A-list stars

It's a celebrity baby boom these days, and while pregnant women can look gorgeous (it's that glow), it can also be difficult to know what looks best when you're styling for two. Check out the best and worst star baby bump looks for help. See looks

Back to work! Hope you had an amazing Columbus day holiday. Now stay tuned because there is a new do it yourself beauty site coming your way...
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Christopher Drummond Beauty! Try it!

Quiz: How Attention-Grabbing Is Your Style?

See if your look is cutting edge enough or if it could use a little inspiration

Do you get appreciative stares as you walk down the street, or do people merely look right through you? Your style is what people notice first, so it should be eye-catching and express your personality. Take this quiz to find out if your style is cutting edge enough -- then get customized tips and product recommendations to help you play up your edgy side even more. Take the quiz

I recently have been giving mineral makeups another try and I find that I'm liking it now that brands are coming forward without polymer based fillers to make the product bind to the skin.

Christopher Drummond Beauty is a fresh approach to mineral makeup. He has been in the beauty industry as a makeup artist for 15 years and has been making faces from the celebrity client to the everyday lady. He has heard first hand the complaints and compliments that women have about mineral makeup, then he turned it into his own hand crafted, small batch makeup.

I sampled the Saude Pele Radiance Booster and the Veludo Velvet foundation and used them both on set in my current photo shoots. If you ask me, the product performed well under stress, heat and hiking in heels through the desert.

Christopher Drummond Beauty compies with rules of the EU cosmetics drive, and does not have any known potential carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, sensitizers, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, developmental toxicants or neurotoxicans.

Phew! You can scratch that off your list of things to be concerned about! To see what I'm talking about and get your sample too, visit http://www.christopherdrummond.com

Enjoy! P.S. Happy Columbus Day!
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