Sucker Punch Babydoll'ish look with L'Occitane

12 Cheapie Mascaras That Work

You don't have to give a lot to take a lot. Check out readers' favorite drugstore mascaras

This is a TotalBeauty.com budget products article A good mascara can lengthen, volumize, and curl your lashes all without flaking or requiring paint thinner to remove it. The best part about mascara is that with this beauty product, price doesn't dictate quality. See products

No. 12: Rimmel London Lycra Lash Extender Mascara, $7.29

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

Readers call it the "best mascara I've tried in ages," and a "fab find for the $$."

No. 11: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara, $7.49

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.4

"It is the best mascara I have ever used -- even when compared to department store brands."

No. 10: Almay One Coat Nourishing Mascara Lengthening, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.5

"My lashes are sparse and this mascara makes them look full and beautiful."

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

Hello Gorgeous!
L'Occitane has launched a new makeup collection that uses the graceful peony and other springtime hues with velvety textures to create these easy to use products that are also paraben free and a natural mineral pigment based makeup.

I've created a short video that started out one way...and ended up another! Enjoy the show and the full product list is below!

Skin: Systeme 41
Foundation: Borghese Summer Glow spf 20 tinted moisturizer
Eyeshadow: L'Occitane Pivoine Flora in Blanche Etoile
Blush: Milani Dolce Pink
Lips: L'Occitane in Ballerina
Liner: NYC in Nude
Mascara: L'Oreal voluminous
Brows: Brow Diva in Sophia

Here's a link to the L'Occitane website to get some Pivoine Flora!
http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Pivoine-Flora-Eye-Duo-Blanche-Etoile,p24P1004P1.htm

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Borghese: summer beach trio for a beautiful bronze look!

How to Keep Your Makeup from Melting

Going to an outdoor wedding or just fighting the daily onslaught of humidity? Check out these tips to keep your makeup from dripping

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article I'm going to an outdoor wedding in the sticky hot month of June and to prep for the guaranteed makeup meltdown, I went to celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles to get the lowdown on keeping my face from running down my couture. Get tips

Hello Gorgeous and hello last day of May!
Wow! Where did it go?
May is winding up today and if you need some summer makeup-here are a few items that I have sampled and really like!

For me in the summer: going from pool to camp to work to bbq to just about anywhere in the extreme heat of Arizona-I want a simple and
and flexible look.

What I mean is: something that I can quickly apply in the morning and touch up after sweating, then blend in with my fingertip after it starts to melt and finally add a quick swipe of something to freshen up before going to a meal out or movie or concert!
I have found that this Borghese summer beauty trio is just the ticket!
1. Spectra tri-color bronzer blush! Love it! Why? Because I can sweep it on as a bronzer, then use a small shadow brush to create a day to night eye with. Time and space saver!
2. Borghese Summer Glow spf 20-this light creme is a tinted moisturizer, glow enhancer, bronzer sort of; mainly it's a fast skin fix and substitute for foundation in a easy to travel with tube!
I wear it alone, over and under my regular foundation.
3. Borghese Splendore brightening body glow-this is a sheer bronze body highlighter. I prefer to mix mine with a bit of lotion, though it can be used alone on the points that need some shimmer! All over legs, on arms, across your back-wherever!

To get these goodies for yourself: visit http://www.borghese.com or pick them up at Nordstroms! See you poolside!
p.s. the website is in gift right now, so it's a good time to get some products so you can get some freebies too!

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Happy Memorial Day! Veterans, thank you!

Hello friends and family!
Just a short shout out to say a heartfelt thank you to all veterans and active duty military. Thank you! I appreciate you! I am praying for you!

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Syrena of Pirates of the Caribbean 4: how to get her mermaid look

Expert Tips to Fix Stubbornly Straight Eyelashes -- Finally

See these professional tips from celebrity makeup artist Taylor Chang-Babaian to finally get those lashes to curl and stay curled

This is a TotalBeauty.com Asian makeup article There are some things in this world that are inexplicable, but one mystery Total Beauty was intent on solving was stubbornly-straight eyelashes. Why do some lashes just refuse to curl? Well, we went to an expert and finally found the reason and solutions to this dilemma. See the expert tips to fix straight eyelashes now. Get tips

Have you seen the movie yet? I did, and really enjoyed it! Especially this new storyline with Syrena the mermaid and Phillip the missionary. There is so much speculation to what happens to him at the end of the movie. Personally, I smell a Pirates of the Caribbean 5. I also think that Phillip is alive at the bottom of the sea with Syrena because she kissed him! Which in mermaid lore means he can now breathe underwater.

There is a short how to video to get your Syrena mermaid look who was played by beautiful French actress Astrid Berges Frisbey. The secret to this Syrena look is Astrid's amazing skin! So for you to get the look-do a great exfoliation, moisturization and some primer first!

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Products used:

Skin: Systeme 41 scrub, then day creme

Primer: Borghese Summer Glow spf 20

Foundation: Luminess Airbrush foundation in F3 and F4 (the two shades are sprayed on in highlight/contour patterns)

Brows: Brow Diva in Sophia

Eyeshadow: lid matted out in powder concealer, Dior quad 730

Blush: Milani Dolce Pink

Lips: Liner NYC 954

Gloss: GloMinerals Whisper

Enjoy creating your poolside pretty in a Syrena mermaid style!

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How to airbrush tan at home and save money on salon airbrush tanning

How to Keep Your Makeup from Melting

Going to an outdoor wedding or just fighting the daily onslaught of humidity? Check out these tips to keep your makeup from dripping

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article I'm going to an outdoor wedding in the sticky hot month of June and to prep for the guaranteed makeup meltdown, I went to celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles to get the lowdown on keeping my face from running down my couture. Get tips

Hi!
It's National Skin Cancer Awareness month and you can get a beautiful, bronze glow all over at home, anytime you want using this simple system by Luminess Tan!
I enjoyed the sample that was sent to the blog and had an easy time using it. I do have prior airbrush experience was a makeup artist and this may have contributed to my ease? I really like that there was so much hose to use! I had one boo boo and the that is the pigment bottle fell off and made a bit of a mess on the tile-thank goodness I did not have light colored carpet! Now, I had a good experience, though I have seen some reviews of poor customer service from the product fulfillment house and compressors that didn't work when they arrived and being charged shipping to have a replacement shipped out. I hope you don't have that experience but instead enjoy your at home airbrush tan and are happy with it too!
Everything comes in the kit: the power system, ac adapter, stylus, 2 pigment bottles and a cleaning bottle plus a handy little bag to carry it all in!
Enjoy this short video!


To get yours visit http://www.luminesstan.comRemember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Snoring keeping you up at night? ZQuiet worked on my Dad!

Quench Your Dry Hair

These 7 expert tips are easy to follow and can revitalize your quenched hair -- stat

This is a TotalBeauty.com dry hair article While we're thankful we can bypass Mother Nature's intended shade for us, coloring our hair also makes it more susceptible to damage. For tips on how to best keep your color-treated hair healthy and lush looking, click below. See tips

Everyonce in awhile you come across a product that really works, really does what it says even though it feels 'late night infomercially' and this is one of those products.

My Dad snores and it's pretty intense. The kind that wakes him up and the household due to it's decibel level.

Alas all of that has seemingly come to an end with a sample of ZQuiet that was shared with the blog.

On the very first night that he tried it while in town visiting for the big Kindergarten graduation celebration-it worked! The usual foghorn was now barely a muffled murmur of a sound. To continue the test-the second night-no ZQuiet sample and again, the usual snores!

So my experience in testing this product has been very positive. If you would like to get one to try in your household, visit http://www.zquiet.com

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FAKE BAKE for the celebrations in your life!

New Nail Art Techs

See the newest inventions that make nail art a cinch

This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article Gone are the days of spending painstaking, eye blurring hours bent over your nails with itty bitty toothpicks to paint on nail art. The reason? These groundbreaking nail art technologies, wait until you see them. See them now

Today, is many things. It's Maurene Haggerty-Yotter's birthday-so, HAPPY BIRTHDAY GORGEOUS!
It's also my Mancub's Kindergarten graduation, the house is full of family and the salutations and celebrations have already begun.


I am going to be slathering up in this new Fake Bake product and will post on the results real soon. In the meantime, enjoy the release of Kungfu Panda 2! Or the tivo of Oprah's Farewell Show! Or any one of the season finales that all seemed to air on Tuesday night! Congratulations again to Hines Ward and Kym Johnson for winning Dancing with the Stars! Okay, now...off to a ceremony to remember!

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Oprah Winfrey Surprise Farewell Spectacular show inspired look

12 Beauty Products for African-American Women

See which hair and makeup products you must have to complete your beauty arsenal

This is a TotalBeauty.com African-American makeup article We all have our favorite beauty products, but are they the ones we should … or better yet, must be using? Make sure you have the products you want and need here. See products

Hi Gorgeous! It's been 25 years of the Oprah Winfrey show, and now she is down to 2 hours and 2 shows! The Surprise Oprah Farewell Specactular show taping has been filled with celebrity guests and friends and prior guests to surprise her and thank her for her show and service.

I have grown up watching this show! So I have done a short how to video on how to get the Oprah farewell show look. Ponytail included! Enjoy!


Products used:
Skincare: Systeme 41 day creme and eye creme
Foundation: Borghese mineral makeup spf 20
Blush: Borghese Rose Brilliante
Eyeshadow: Dior quad 780
Eyeliner: Sheercover Espresso Shot creme eyeliner
Lips: Makeup Designory lip glaze in Java
Mascara: L'Oreal Voluminous
Ponytail hair extension: DWTS Kym Johnson in GoGo! Dark brown

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Dancing with the Stars: Brooke Burke 'bronze' look on season finale show

11 Easy Tips for Whiter Teeth

The pros share how to get beautiful, healthy teeth without shelling out a ton of money

This is a TotalBeauty.com women's dental health article We talked to two celebrity cosmetic dentists who shared their tips for getting and maintaining healthy, alluring smiles. See tips

Thanks for watching!
Here is the products:
Skin: Systeme 41 day creme
Foundation: Koh Gen Do HD moisturizing foundation
BORGHESE Summer Glow spf 20 bronzer/skin luminizer
BORGHESE Spectra bronzer
BORGHESE Amalfi Coastal plum shadows
Milani Liquifi Eye purple eye liner
Mascara: L'Oreal Voluminous
Lips: GloMinerals in Whisper
All over body glow for that just danced the Samba look: Borghese Splendore brightening body glow
Go get some and have some fun and watch Brooke Burke with Derek Hough in their DWTS winning freestyle dance!

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Goody Summer Waves rollers-what do you think?

Drab-to-Fab Curly Hair Makeover

See how we turned one Total Beauty reader's frizzy curls into sleek sun-kissed waves

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article With virgin color and hair that has only been cut by family members, Theresa is due for a style overhaul. Here to make the magic happen is our talented makeover team at the Warren-Tricomi salon in Los Angeles, Calif. See makeover

Well hello Gorgeous!
Summer is here-or at least it is four days away in my household since my son's school has their last day on Thursday. Meaning summer has suddenly arrived at my house.
If you want summer beach waves-without going to the beach-try these rollers from Goody.
Now-I recommend having plenty of time to roll and letting them set overnight just like the gold ol'fashioned pink foam rollers for a good tight set.
In my case-I did not have alot of time to roll and learning how to use the dual clasp to secure the roller was a bit of a curve for me?

After an hour in slightly damp hair-here are my beachy waves for work.
You should try them! You can learn more at http://www.goody.com/ and get your set at any mass drugstore retailer such as Walmarts, Target, Walgreens of CVS.
Enjoy!

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Aveeno Living Color shampoo/conditioner for your summer beauty trend RED hair

Beauty Editors Without Their Makeup

See our staff take it all off -- our makeup that is

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Click through pictures of the Total Beauty staff makeup-less to find out how each girl felt after the mask came off and what we feel the most "naked" without. See pictures

Hey hello Gorgeous!

See these two bottles? They are the new shampoo and conditioner from Aveen for taking care of color and protecting it from sun rays and then some.

I'm going red for the summer and going to use this shampoo and conditioner set to preserve the hue through the hot summer sun! Plus it's sulfate free.

Find out more at http://www.aveeno.com and buy them at your local drugstores, Walmarts or Targets. Enjoy!
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AZ Tattoo Expo-May 21-22, 2011 Tattoo removal, permanent makeup and more

Hello Gorgeous!


Need someting to do in Mesa Arizona tonight?

The Arizona Tattoo Expo is in it's 11th year!
The doors are open til 11 p.m. too!





Mancub and I went today after work and had a look around.
Lots of merchandise to supply your tattoo shop with plus other fun vendors to shop with from classic Dia De Los Muertos art to fancy hair flowers. Which I bought!




The show is hosted by Sage and Liz from Urban Art Tattoo.

Though tattoo shops from all over the country are represented by their best artists-some big like Club Tattoo and some small.

Now if you love classic black and grey work-world renown and pioneer tattoo artist Tony Oliveras from Sacred Heart in Tucson Arizona is at the convention and taking appointments. I did take a picture but forgot to ask and guessing by the look on his face-he was not to happy about it. So I'm choosing not to post that one!


As always-Mancub and I had a great time and I hope you to will go out and enjoy the expo and support your local artists!
To learn more and get tickets visit: http://www.aztattooexpo.com

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LUSH for the world ending, or not-either way LUSH can have you lookin' ready for anything!

Drab-to-Fab Curly Hair Makeover

See how we turned one Total Beauty reader's frizzy curls into sleek sun-kissed waves

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article With virgin color and hair that has only been cut by family members, Theresa is due for a style overhaul. Here to make the magic happen is our talented makeover team at the Warren-Tricomi salon in Los Angeles, Calif. See makeover

Hey Gorgeous! See these three products from LUSH?

Love them! This picture was taken before I used the heck out of them and it could be the last photo you ever see of them if Harold Camping has his way and the world ends on May 21st, 2011.

I, think you are reading this and the world is just fine.

So if you have summer travel and want to keep your beauty products at the airport security checkpoint with TSA-get these 3 summer must have products from LUSH!

1. Godiva Shampoo bar-it's not as weird as you would think-even with my long hair. Just rub, lather, rinse, repeat! And no liquid to have to weigh by the ounce to meet TSA guidelines/restrictions for toiletries on airplanes.

2. Charlotte Island body tint-it's 3.3 oz-just at the TSA rules for being able to go on the airplane. It will give you the most gorgeous bronze glow and it dries quickly, doesn't streak and won't rub off on the bed sheets. I think you should apply this before you go on vacation...like a head start!

3. The foot exfoliator / soak bomb-wow, was that ever good! Since it's a dry pressed foot soaker-it will make the TSA scanner. I used it, and threw away the package so I don't know the exact name? Sorry. What I do know, is that it was darn good!

These are a few items from LUSH that are perfect for summer travel-or just getting ready to watch Pirates of the Caribbean 4! Or maybe, it's a Father's day gift? You decide! To learn more, please visit http://www.lush.com

Yum!
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Is the world ending on Saturday or is Samppa Von Cyborg live at Arizona Tattoo Expo?

3 Perfect-for-Summer Scents

See an editor's favorite picks for the warmer months ahead

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Hello Gorgeous!

I do not think that the world is going to end on Saturday May 21st as mumbled or prophesied by Harold Camping.

I do think that it's going to be a great day and one to be spent enjoying the many sights and talents of the Arizona Tattoo Expo.

Sage and Liz from Urban Art Tattoo have put together another year, in the belt notch of decades of doing the tattoo expo and there is more than ever to see and do their.

Like...see a live performance by artist Samppa Von Cyborg. Or get a new tattoo! Or, get one removed! This is a family friendly event so be sure and say hi to Mancub and I as we walk the aisles.

To get tickets, maps, and details: please visit http://www.aztattooexpo.com

Photo courtesy of AZ Tattoo Expo

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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides-get your mermaid tan with FAKE BAKE for fair skin

Hello Gorgeous Pirates and Mermaids alike!
Have you been out to see the latest installment in the saga of Captain Jack Sparrow?







If you haven't-here's a spoiler-there are mermaids in the story and they aren't the kind that just lay around and sunbathe!

Speaking of sunbathe...this month is National Skin Cancer Awareness month.

Fair skinned people and mermaids alike still want the gorgeous, deep bronze of a sun kissed summer. How do you get the golden glow without the melanoma?


Easy. Try Fake Bake products!






Here is recent skin cancer survivor and friend Marti-who as you can see, has fair skin. She is also practicing sun safety by not using a tanning bed, or sun bathing.
Instead, to get a mermaid/pirate tan-one that goes anywhere without streaks and is great for active people is the Fair formulation from Fake Bake.


Marti used the product and had the genius to label her photos on the 'inside' of the picture instead of me tagging them on the outside. Makes more sense doesn't it? I just learned something!
You can see in the photos her "before" photo and
then she applied it for three days and the final
photo shows the gradual building of golden brown color.
I didn't use this on my legs because from all the running and biking outside in the Arizona sun...I have a wicked set of sun tan lines mixed with sock lines.
No worries-I'm covered in sunscreen when I'm out in the sun!
Now, enjoy Marti's review of Fake Bake Fair in her own words:
I think its a great product. The directions were easy to follow. It had a mild smell and rubbed in easily. The lotion itself was so dark I was a little worried about the end result. Surprisingly, my legs felt moisturized for several hours after applying. I applied before bed and the lotion did not rub off on my sheets. I forgot how much I love being tan. This way I won't stir up the nasty skin cancer again! Thanks for letting me be a guinea pig!
You're welcome Marti! To get your Fake Bake in Fair or any other shade visit : http://www.fakebake.com/


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