Bless God it's Memorial Day!

Quiz: What's Your Ideal Skin Care Routine?

See which regimen will keep signs of aging at bay

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article Do you mindlessly put on the same ol' beauty products day and night? Take this quiz to see which cleansers, moisturizers, etc. are best for you -- then make the switch. Take quiz

I enjoy Memorial Day for the time of remembrance to honor fallen soldiers and those military persons who have sacrificed for my freedoms. Below are some ideas of how to help active duty soldiers.

Remember to pray for soldiers and their families. It works!

• Send your support to members of the armed forces. Any Soldier is a great organization where service members post what their units’ needs and wants. You can send letters and packages directly to the unit and it will get into the hands of those who don’t get much or any ^mail first.
• Visit your local veterans hospital. Take flowers or homemade goodies and spend some time listening to those who fought and lived to tell their stories.
Our community suggested more great ways to help copied and pasted from the comments below:
• Donate handmade greeting cards for troops to send home. Join Operation Write Home in sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on.
• Volunteer to assemble care packages. Help Operation Gratitude assemble care packages to send to troops deployed in Afghanistan , Iraq , and on ships at sea. (via Cathy)



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Arbonne Perfecting Liquid foundation

9 Office-Friendly Hairstyles

Look put-together for work by copying these stars' styles

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article The best part about these hairstyles? They can be done in minutes. See hairstyles

Hi, how is your holiday weekend going? I know that you like me are out and about enjoying the amazing weather and getting ready for a Memorial Day celebration.

Recently my pal Cheryl Rhodes gave me a bottle of the new Arbonne liquid foundation. Now, I had been using the Line Defiance in 6N, but it's been reformulated and I really like the difference. It has a look,slip and feel that is so similiar to Makeup Forevers' HD foundation though it's less money but just as much seamless coverage.

I like it alone and with powder over it and it wears and wears all day! So, if you want to try some, give Cheryl an email. Her link is www.selfdiscovery.myarbonne.com

She also has a business opportunity that may be a fit for you to get some extra cash coming your way.
Remember that on Monday, Memorial Day at 3 pm United States time ( pick your zone!) where ever you are in the world, take a moment of silence to remember those that have gone before you and fought for your freedom.

:) Catch up with you soon!


Perfecting Liquid Foundation with SPF 15


Multitasking liquid foundation with skin-firming properties helps lift the appearance of facial contours, smooth and even skin tone, while providing sun protection.



Price: $40.00

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LuMesh Lipgloss with lipstick coverage-get some!

Hottest Hairdos For Hot Summer Nights

Steal these smokin' celeb hairstyles

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Expert hairstylist gives us the scoop on three hot, Hollywood-inspired looks and tells how you can easily recreate them. See hairstyles

It's the Memorial Day weekend and for those of you who are staying home, or going to the beach or brides if you are going to your destination wedding even if you are doing Arizona weddings, this lipgloss with lipstick like coverage is so much fun! Awesome coverage!

So it's called LuMesh, and it comes in a tube, with doe foot, has a mirror on the side of the package and the best part is you get alot of pigment with a glossy shine and it wears without feathering. Even in the sweaty Arizona heat! Now, as I travel about, I'll report back how it does in humidity. If you want to get some and try it and tell me how it performs in your area, comment how you love it! You can find stores on the main website www.lumesh.com

Some details about the gloss and why you may like it as much as I do:

• it's a blend of botanicals, has vitamin E and natural emollients
• it's fragrand and flavor free
• doesn't feel sticky and promotes a plump looking lip

This is perfect for on the go moms, business women, students and brides to busy celebrating the wedding to keep touching up the lips!

Enjoy and stay safe this busy Memorial Day weekend.

p.s. speaking of Memorial Day, just how grateful are you for the service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the United States of America? If you pass a veteran, or an active duty soldier, be sure and tell them how much you appreciate them. Better yet, if you see a mom of a soldier, tell her thank you for raising such an amazing son or daughter! Thanks!
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Fresh Minerals spf 20 tinted moisturizer-perfect for summer!

8 Horrible Drugstore Hairstyling Products

Don't waste your cash or precious styling time on these duds

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article TotalBeauty.com readers have tried tons of hairstyling products, and these ones left them more than disappointed. From products that made hair frizzier to ones that smelled like bug spray, these goods are the ones to avoid. See products

No. 8: Garnier Fructis Style Fiber Gum Putty, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.3

"If I use too much [of the putty] it will actually flatten my hair …"

No. 7: Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6

"After hours it looked as though I hadn't added anything. I reapplied and again …"

No. 6: Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6

"It left my fine hair almost feeling like cotton candy …"

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Just in time for your holiday weekend party! I have been playing with and testing the samples that I received from freshMinerals and really like the finish the liquid mineral tinted moisturizer dries down to.

The tube has a brush applicator on it, and give a great smooth application. I've put it on bare skin, and over my serums and both worked great. I have applied it over my 45 matte Anthelios sunscreen and got a good finish and I've also applied it then hosed my face down with the sport 50 spf in a can by Banana Boat. Okay, that wasn't the best look for going out unless it was for running and that's exactly what I used that for.

The freshMinerals tinted moisturizer wore for several hours and didn't break up on the skin, but more absorbed into it? No streaks, no creases and no funky dots. Just a more bare looking skin than before I applied it.

So, if you need an Arizona summer foundation that wears well, has protection, is moisturizing and if you get sweaty doesn't streak try it! Find more about at on their website and pick up at Costco warehouses, and Ulta. Enjoy!


Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20 protects and replenishes your skin will adding a touch of tint, which adds enough color to smooth and even out skin tone. With an SPF 20, loaded with vitamin E and C, the freshMinerals tinted moisturizer protects against harmful UV rays while replenishing the health and natural glow of your skin
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The weekend awaits!

Cutting-Edge Hairstyle Champs

Check out the runway-worthy hairstyle winners of the Sebastian What's Next Awards

Did you vote on the Sebastian What's Next Awards? The recent dramatic looks have been voted on, so now you can see the winning 'dos, the hairstylists that crafted them, and how to recreate them. You'll surely be inspired to style your hair beyond the typical pony. See hairstyles

Bloggity blog blog blog! woot! I have some giveaways ready to go! I have some interviews ready to post! And some fresh videos to teach you in simple steps what you need for getting your gorgeous on in a matter of minutes! But wait...all that will come after the holiday weekend. Enjoy and put sunscreen on and remember to thank a a veteran or active duty servicemen for all of their efforts on Memorial Day! ;) Love ya!
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Paws! Purr-fect! Help the Humane Society by the brows!

Quiz: Living Beyond Your Beauty Means?

This quiz will help you stay on your beauty budget

This is a TotalBeauty.com make up article Do you drop everything to run and buy the latest, greatest beauty doohickey? Answer these questions to see how you can change your ways and save some money. Take quiz

Hello friends,
Remember tomorrow is SOS skin cancer awareness day. Below is some info on the Humane Society partnership with Tweezerman tweezers ( fab) to raise funds for stray animals.
Enjoy the news and I will definately write more tomorrow on my day off! Phew! I've been a workin' foo! Remember how gorgeous you are, in fact, tell yourself right now!###


Tweezerman has tails wagging with the introduction of its NEW Paw Print Mini Slant® Tweezer and Matchbox Itty Bitty Paw Print Files. Featuring adorable black paw prints on a white background, these mini miracle workers are sure to and stand out in your favorite cosmetics case or purse and remind you of your favorite furry friend…especially while traveling.


Designed to keep your brows expertly groomed, the Paw Print Mini Slant® Tweezer is the ideal answer to all of your plucking needs. A mere two and a half inches long, this mini tweezer comfortably fits in the palm of your hand and features perfectly aligned tips to grab the hair every time with the smoothest, true precision. Consistently acclaimed as setting the standard for quality and excellence and for over 25 years, the Slant® Tweezer has been the choice of make-up artists, models, celebrities and the most discerning consumers who demand the very best.



Ideal for saving a potentially messed up manicure disaster, the Matchbox Itty Bitty Paw Print Files are the ultimate on-the-go nail 911 tool! Not only “handy” in a pinch, these small wonders are designed to fit easily into the palm of your hand and can be stored in any size purse, pocket or travel bag. Rough emery grains on one side are suitable to use on tough nails, while a fine grade of emery on the other side is appropriate for more effective and smoother nail filing. Great for quick nail fixes, the compact matchbox-style case conveniently houses a dozen durable, disposable mini files to be used anytime…anywhere.


Forging a special relationship with the Humane Society of the United States, Tweezerman is pleased to donate $1.00 from the purchase of each Paw Print Mini Slant® Tweezer and $0.50 from the purchase of each Matchbox Itty Bitty Paw Print Files to the organization in an effort to assist with their mission to “create a humane and sustainable world for all animals – a world that will also benefit people.”



Great for gifts, friends and family will be pawing for these ultra cute cause-worthy prints.


Availability: Sephora, www.sephora.com and www.tweezerman.com



Price: Paw Print Mini Slant Tweezers – $15.00 (each) / Matchbox Itty Bitty Paw Print Files – $4.00 (each)


About Tweezerman

Tweezerman International (TMI) is recognized in the beauty industry f or setting the highest standards of quality, reliability, innovation and service with every beauty tool sold. TMI features cutting edge beauty tools f or brows, lashes, face, manicure and pedicure. TMI products are sold through professional beauty suppliers as well as top cosmetic and department st or es, chain drug st or es, and specialty shops. Additionally, TMI operates a Second Bottom Line through which the company allocates a p or tion of its profits to charitable or ganizations, while actively supp or ting the local communities. www.tweezerman.com

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SOS! May 27th National Sunscreen Protection Day!

Skin Care for Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s

The secret to beautiful skin is using a regimen of products that addresses the issues you're facing

This is a TotalBeauty.com anti-aging skin care article With tons of products containing ingredients like antioxidants, retinoids, peptides, acids, etc., it's easy to think that you need to use them all -- right now. But that's not always the case. Follow this guide to discovering the skin care regimen that will help you fight aging without overdoing it. See regimens

Hey friends, I'm sending this out early so you have time to get ready to show some support for skin cancer awareness on May 27th. You most likely will be out enjoying the amazing Arizona sun and will reach for some sunscreen, but remember for everyday use it is just as important. Enjoy the info below, and remember to have some sunscreen in your purse, car, desk drawer and beauty kit always!

p.s. I think it would be an awesome idea to gift sunscreen, especially the light and lovely kind that dry matte like Anthelios 45 by La Roche Posay. And what about your favorite charity: have you gifted them some suncreen? Homeless people get sunburns too! Would you please consider giving some? Thanks!
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SKIN CANCER ON THE RISE

•1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer. [1]
•Skin cancer is the #1 cancer, topping breast, prostate and lung.
•90% of early Melanoma can be cured, if caught early. [2]
•Over 2 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year, worldwide. This figure is set to double between 2000-2015[3]
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
•Purchase the Limited Edition SOS SaveOurSkin Orange Ribbon Pin from http://www.laroche-posay.us and proceeds from each sale will help support the Women’s Dermatologic Society and SOS mission. SRP: $5.00
•Check out www.SOSSaveOurSkin.com and Share Your Story! You’ll help spread awareness and La Roche-Posay will help you protect your skin with an SOS gift certificate redeemable toward the purchase of any Anthelios product.
DON’T FORGET this Thursday, May 27th is National Sunscreen Protection Day!

Make sure you have your favorite Anthelios product in hand.

•Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizer, SRP: $29.95
•Anthelios 45 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for Body, SRP: $34.00
•Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid for Face, SRP: $27.90
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How to video: 3 easy steps to eyebrow makeup

Want Salon Perfect Hair? Get It Here

Follow these expert tricks to getting healthy, shiny hair -- without stepping foot into a salon

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article You don't have to drop $60 on a blow out to get bouncy, commercial-worthy hair. All you need are a few hard working products and a little know-how. See tips

Goodmorning gorgeous! It's Monday and that means a brand new how to video on how to style your eyebrows. For brides, this is a must for your wedding day photos! For the rest of us, it's easy once you learn this simple 3 step technique to makeup your eyebrows to frame your eyes. All you need is an angled brush, and some eyeshadow that matches your brow color...or...in the color you want them to be. Enjoy the video!

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LOST: beauty and over!

Souped-Up Versions of Your Fave Beauty Products

Sure, Chanel Chance is great, but have you sniffed the new Chanel Chance Eau Tendre?

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article See which goodies in your beauty stash should be traded in for a newer model. See products

I have been watching this show since my son was still in the womb! So the show ended last night, and it was interesting to watch the characters and how their style went from season to season. Why did Hurley's hair grow, but Jack's didn't? I could wax sentimental on each of the character, though I'll save that for another post. For now, I enjoyed the show and I'm curious if a movie isn't in the works? You just never know what's in store when it comes the island...
p.s. I have tried the L'Oreal Everstrong brand of shampoo and conditioner that Evangeline Lilly (pictured to the right) is a spokesperson for and it's awesome and worth picking up at your local Walmart/Target. It's about $5 a tube, and their are frequently coupons for it.


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How Much Do You Know About At-Home Hair Color?

Test your skills by taking this quiz

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Should you condition before you color? Leave color on longer than the recommended time on the box? If you know the answers to these questions, you might just be an at-home hair color guru. Take the quiz

I love today's beauty bubble and I am also real, real fond of the Cellceuticals Photodefense spf 55 amazing day lotion! I clicked through and read the answers to the questions and honestly, I have left it on longer than what the box said too.

Okay, to continue in my sampling of sunscreens to find one that I like and can use everyday, under my makeup and in my work life as well as chasing after my son. The CellCeuticals is really light, super silky, absorbs fast and has a higher spf than the Anthelios. So it's pretty darn close to being the winner, now if it only dried matte like Anthelios by LaRoche Posay.

Well, the good news is that there are other amazing products in the Cellceuticals product line so you have alot to choose from.

We have had our first 100 degree day in Arizona, so if you haven't found a sunscreen you can trust yet, consider the Cellceuticals Photodefense. Order online by visiting the website http://www.cellceuticalsskincare.com Enjoy!



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Now that I've grown thick brows, how do I keep them?

The Cellulite Cream Challenge

See which creams helped smooth the cottage cheese and which did nada

This is a TotalBeauty.com body article Cellulite is an unpleasant part of life that most of us need to accept. And though experts generally agree that you can't totally get rid of it, you can help minimize the appearance of it -- with the right products. We had readers test a variety of popular cellulite fighters to tell you which ones might be worth spending hard earned cash on, and which ones to skip. See products

Well as you know the past few weeks I have been using the Revitabrow product to grow my thin, light, sparse eyebrows and lo and behold the product works. The tube is empty and my brows are thick and full, dark too! Oh the joy of a product that works. Though now I stand with the challenge of: how do I maintain this?

My brows are so "Brooke Shield'ish" that friends and family have commented and noticed with out me saying anything. Argh! I want them to stay, my thick and furry friends.

So I'm out of the Revitabrow, though just got a sample of the Masimum Lash conditioner. It's geared for eyelashes to grow them longer, stronger and thicker. But I'm guessing that what is good for the eyelash can also be good for the eyebrow?

Here's to science and my face as a guinnea pig. Today is the first day that I have applied the Maximum Lash eyelash conditioner to my eyebrows. From here on out I will use the product on both my eyelashes and my eyebrows and I hope that they both stay long and thick!

p.s. the real test of my newly grown eyebrows is that I'm going to have them "threaded". The ancient art of India women is stateside and there is a kiosk in the mall that does threading of brows. I've always waited with anticipation of having a brow to pluck, but now, I can see the forest and the trees and they must be shaped! I'll let you know how it goes.
To find out more on revitabrow go to http://www.revitabrow.com and for more on Maximum Lash visit http://www.maximumlash.com
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Bronzer for $2.99? You betcha!

Copy-Worthy Natural Celebrity Hair and Makeup Looks

Natural hairstyles and makeup looks are trendy and sexy because they play up your god-given beauty

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Follow these step-by-step how-tos to enhance your best features -- naturally. See looks

WEE! It's time for bronzer and if you are tight on budget, try this easy to use, pretty darn blendable product from Wet'n'Wild. Which as you may know, is a super affordable drugstore brand that you can find almost anywhere! There are two shades, a light and a dark and version and it has a small fleck of gold in it. I've tried it over my foundation and on bare skin and both looks worked; though the no makeup just bronzed looked was very casual. Meaning I had to double up on mascara.

Remember, powder bronzer can be used on the face and body, you just need to switch to a large puff or a very large brush if you are going to use the bronzer to color up your shoulders or legs. Enjoy the savings and the new makeup for your bag and vacations!

Quit Bugging Me! insect repellant that is!

8 Horrible Drugstore Hairstyling Products

Don't waste your cash or precious styling time on these duds

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article TotalBeauty.com readers have tried tons of hairstyling products, and these ones left them more than disappointed. From products that made hair frizzier to ones that smelled like bug spray, these goods are the ones to avoid. See products

No. 8: Garnier Fructis Style Fiber Gum Putty, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.3

"If I use too much [of the putty] it will actually flatten my hair …"

No. 7: Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6

"After hours it looked as though I hadn't added anything. I reapplied and again …"

No. 6: Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6

"It left my fine hair almost feeling like cotton candy …"

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

Summer is coming though wonderfully and oddly enough, the past two days in Arizona, the greater Phoenix area that is, has been cloudy! Oh the joy of partly sunny skies! I actually ran extra miles yesterday and today because it was cool and the cloud cover just made for a great run.

So I'm sharing with you today about the Jason Natural insect repellant that is safe for kids and deet free, and you and I sometime this summer are going to be in need of a safe repellant. Wow, where was this stuff weeks ago when it was like a gnat party! Oy! If only I had this with me at the NASCAR event where the gnats were thick like a hanging blanket, gross! I had to walk through it, for the miles to the car and when I got in the car I literally had a shellaqing of bug bodies on me. I could see them stuck in my sunscreen and flapping their wee wings in a futile attempt to unstick themselves. Oh the horror. Below is a bit of information about the product and visit the website for more details and where to buy in your area. In my area, Sprouts is the best place or a Sunflower Market.

Quit Bugging Me! Insect Repellant


JASON Quit Bugging Me!™ Natural Insect Repellants offer your consumers safe and effective insect protection for the whole family. This natural insect repellants is a safe, natural alternative to harsh chemical repellants. Stops bugs from biting, and provides fast, soothing relief from previous bites.


A natural combination of Geranium, Soybean and Coconut Oils not only keeps biting bugs away, but leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth

•Keeps away mosquitoes (carriers of the West Nile Virus), gnats, horseflies, black and biting flies
•DEET, PABA &Paraben free
•Non-staining, light oil formula
•Convenient, easy to grip bottle with trigger sprayer
•Safe for 6 months and older

Friends, if that wasn't enough for you, hold on to your seat and watch my friend Chuck Pierce bring a word from God for you, right now! Enjoy!

Remember: you are beautiful!
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