Super Bowl 2012: Sue Devitt style for the Lucas Oil Stadium

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Hello Gorgeous!
Are you ready for some football? (I miss Hank Williams Jr doing the opening game song) *sigh*

February 5th, 2012 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Indiana fans from around the world will converge to support their teams.

Whether you are a New York Giants fan or a New England Patriots fan-you will need to get your game face on!

I will follow up this story with an individual game look for each team-but for now, this post is about the trains, planes and automobile look you will be wearing on your travels.


Celebrity Makeup Artist Sue Devitt doesn't make a bad product! She has a new line in her cosmetics that are available at Sephora and Ulta called 'Fraser Islands'.

The SpaComplexion is spf 15 and infused with microquatic complex of hydrating minerals. The luxury color lipstick and lip enhancing gloss are beautiful companions and their small sizes will travel perfectly with you to the Super Bowl-0r the Super Bowl party.

In this short how to video I also used the new limited edition Sue Devitt Day & Night Neutrals palette for my eyes and cheek color. Looks like you need to stop by your Sephora or Ulta and get some makeup for the road! Enjoy this short video and remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel while you view!



Products used:
Skin: IO Beauty treatment concentrate
Foundation: Sue Devitt Spacomplexion in Manihiki (way too dark) mixed with Avon Buff
Eyes/Cheeks/Brows: Sue Devitt Day & Night Neutrals palette
Lips: Sue Devitt Color Luxury Lipstick in Bali
Lipgloss: Sue Devitt Lip Enhancing gloss in Golden Triangle
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Super Bowl style controller conditioning spray with Umberto of Beverly Hills

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Hello Gorgeous!
The Arizona weather is the best ever-sunny, cool with a light breeze! It's perfect for two very big sporting events coming up on Sunday February 5th: First the Waste Management Phoenix Open -which ends with just enough time to rush home or to your second big sporting event the Super Bowl party.

There should be just enough time for you to get to your destination so you can cheer on your favorite team whether it's the New York Giants or the New England Patriots.

Which ever event you are going to-try this controlling conditioning spray from Umberto of Beverly Hills to get your hair smooth, de-frizzied and in place for pony tails under visors on the green or sleek curls under a team logo cap for the game.

I love the fresh scent, light weight combability and lasting style control I get with Umberto conditioner controller spray. It's even featured in my YouTube style review where I am testing the new John Frieda hot air brush styler.

Enjoy your sporting events-and get your Umberto at Ulta or salons near you!
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MyChelle tropical skin smoother polishes skin for the Green Out day at Waste Management Phoenix Open

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Hello Gorgeous!
It's that time of year-time to get ready for the Waste Management Phoenix Open-a PGA tour stop in Arizona.

For 75 years The Thunderbirds have kept the tournament going and their fundraising has benefited over 150 local charities from the $65 million raised. Go Phoenix!



Now for those attending on Saturday February 4th-WEAR GREEN! It's a green out!


If you need to get your skin polished and moisturized for
the long day of walking the lush greens and admiring the
general splendor of Arizona-be sure and start with MyChelle
Tropical Skin Smoother.

This yummy smelling, light grit textured exfoliant is
effective at polishing off dead skin cells and leaving
skin smooth.

I've been enjoying my sample for a week now-and love it!
You can order it online or you can buy it at your local
Sprouts and Whole Foods stores. $31.79 for 1.2 oz online.



There is so much to the Mychelle line of skin care that I insist you visit and learn more. This is the oil free Grapefruit Cream.

It does not contain a sunscreen-so make sure and apply a layer on top of this either in a sunscreen product or in your makeup and pack along a visor and big sunglasses.

It is step 5 in the MyChelle skin care regime and I find that it adds great moisture to my skin-but I prefer a heavier creme. If you are a teen or a lady experiencing hormonal acne and breakouts-this is the product for you!

It is a lightweight restorative cream with SCO Totarol™ to control blemish-prone skin. $29.99 online for 1 oz.

All of the MyChelle products are cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegetarian friendly. Always free of harmful ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, ureas, petroleum-based chemicals and artificial colors.

I browsed around on the MyChelle website at the makeup; I'm curious how the foundations wear? Anyone use or experience them? Post a comment and share how it worked for you!

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IO Beauty treatment to get you ready for the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament

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Hello sweet Gorgeous! If you live in the greater Phoenix area-Scottsdale to be specific-I bet you, me and the rest of the city are getting ready for the Waste Management Phoenix Open PGA tour stop in Scottsdale.

To help you get your skin ready to be in the sun most of the day under a visor and watch some amazing golf in beautiful scenery and beyond best weather-try some IO Beauty treatment concentrate.

The IO Beauty line is created by one of my favorite beauty experts and makeup artist Sue Devitt. She teamed up with nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot to create a skin care regime that is simple, effective and nutritious at the same time.

Now, visit the website so you can see what I am talking about: it's a simple 3 step system of mixing the IO Beauty treatment concentrate you see pictured here with the beauty booster. Then following with the moisture creme. When you finish applying to your skin, use the beauty booster as an oral vitamin! 2 anti-aging treatments in one! I think it's amazing!

Now I have a sample of the IO Beauty treatment concentrate but not the beauty booster-so when I get that I will report back on my experience.

In the meantime: visit the http://www.iobeauty.com website to learn more! The 1 oz size of the treatment serum is $44.00.


That's the lovely celebrity makeup artist Sue Devitt on the left and best selling author and nutrition xxpert, Tanya Zuckerbrot on the right.

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John Frieda Hot Air Brush review-gets you smooth for the Phoenix Open

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Hello Gorgeous!
Today the Phoenix PGA tour stop called the Waste Management Phoenix Open starts!

I have used my sample several times-it gives me smooth hair, and the effect lasts. I do use the John Frieda smoothing serum drops to finish my style.

I've made a short video demonstrating the hot air brush and the effect it has had on my semi curly-kind of curly and in some parts straight hair.

Enjoy the video and you can get one too online or at major retailers for under $50.00.


The John Frieda JFHA5 has 2 heat settings and a cool shot setting to lock styles in place. The titanium ceramic coated barrel gives you a safe, even heat without any damaging hot spots.

The titanium ceramic coated barrel gives you a safe, even heat without any damaging hot spots. With 500 watts of power you can truly dry and add volume with power.

Advanced ionic technology provides up to 50% more ions
2 heat settings plus cool setting
Titanium ceramic coated barrel
Enhanced air control
Swivel cord

Made in China

Please Note: This item has been built to U.S. electronics specifications and may need additional modifications or converters to be used in countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Michelle Williams "My Week with Marilyn" inspired look

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Hello Gorgeous!
The 2012 Screen Actor's Guild Awards are tonight
and the actress Michelle Williams is up for an award
for her role in 'My Week with Marilyn". Good luck to her!

I have been testing these new Neutrogena products and
if you have dry,chapped winter skin-then the ultra gentle
soothing lotion with spf 15 uva/uvb is a good fit for you.

If you skin is really sensitive and possibly snow burned and wind chapped from snowboarding, then try the creme.

I used the nourishing eyeliner in cosmic black and the
revitalizing lip balm in sheer shimmer to create my
"everyday Marilyn" look. It's toned down a bit!





















Below the video is the product listing of what I used to get the look!


Skin prep: Neutrogena ultra gentle soothing lotion
Foundation: Avon extra lasting in buff
Brows: Brow Diva in Sophia
Eyeshadow: Avon Nocturnal quad
Eyeliner: Neutrogena nourishing eyeliner in cosmic black
Bronzer: Borghese Spectra
Mascara: Lancome Hypnose in brown
Lips: Arbonne Adobe lip liner
Lips: Neutrogena revitalizing lip balm spf 20 in sheer shimmer


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Bari Cosmetics: Bon Bons or Pure Ice- where to go for color in your winter cosmetics

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Dear Super Gorgeous-
It's winter time-do you need a fast beauty fix that can travel easily for weekend getaways as well as
make you feel pretty while not breaking the bank?

Head over to your Walmart, Target, Walgreens-any major retailer and get yourself a new polish and lipgloss from Bon Bons or Pure Ice!

The Bari Cosmetics company makes fun colors, in portable sizes with pocket change prices. It's a fast and easy way to perk up your look and your mood! Plus, it's an affordable way to add a seasonal trendy color to your beauty wardrobe.

Enjoy!

Coming up: eHow videos, Super Bowl, Grammy's and prom looks for you! Stay tuned-remember to subscribe.
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Lavanila Vanilla Passion Fruit roll on fragrance: for winter getaways or Valentine day

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No. 15: Suave Professionals Sleek Shampoo, $2.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

"I have very dry, thick, frizzy, wavy, curly hair, but after using this shampoo my hair feels great and I no longer spend my money on overrated products to keep my hair healthy and clean."

No. 14: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $4.79

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7

"This product is great: It's not sticky, really detangles and moisturizes while protecting my hair from the sun."

No. 13: Pantene Relaxed & Natural Intensive Moisturizing Shampoo, $6.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7

"My hair was dry, brittle and breaking from over processing, but it became smooth, soft, shiny and manageable after just the first try."

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Hello Gorgeous!
As you know from prior blog posts-I love fragrance and I especially love the Lavanila line of healthy fragrances!

What makes Lavanila a healthy fragrance? The fact that they do not contain phthalates, aldehydes or petrochemicals.

The Vanilla Passion Fruit roller ball is a longwearing blend of passion fruit, guava, and peach nectar steeped in a warm base of sandalwood and Madagascar vanilla.

Created by master natural perfumers, this love-attracting scent is uniquely infused with a romantic blend-just right for Valentines Day or in my opinion any day!

I keep this in my purse which is in a constant state of jumble and moving-I have never had the Lavanila roller ball crack, spill or leak in my purse. This item makes for a great gift-to yourself or your loved one!

Get yours at Sephora or at www.lavanila.com Enjoy!
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Fix My Skin healing balm for Pinetop AZ Winter Games this weekend!

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Hello Gorgeous!
Get ready for a weekend of adventure! Need something to do or somewhere to go here in Arizona? Then head North for the Pinetop Winter Games.


There are some fees to enter the events but the watching is free.

Now when you head up for the winter fun, be sure and take along your Fix My Skin Healing Balm because it has a new vanilla fragrance.

The 1% hydrocortisone keeps skin protected long enough so the skin can heal. Even with all my hand and body cremes my cuticles are cracking-until I put some Fix My Skin on them!


You can order Fix My Skin in a large roll up balm style ( my fave) in a small roll up balm the size of a regular lip balm or in a pot.

There are a club style savings on their website for additional cost reduction when ordering regularly through the website and you can find a retailer near you by visiting the website http://www.fixmyskin.com

Now-here's some more information about the Winter Games 2012 in Pinetop Arizona. See you there! P.s. Keep your eyes open-word is our local world famous dj Dave Pratt will be there also.
Races at Sunrise Saturday, 9am - NOON With final races on Sunday, 9am - NOON, Kids races after the finals on Sunday.

Special appearance by Bruce Lee Humanitarian award winner of the Iditerod

Winterfest at Hon-Dah starts at 1pm on Saturday

People’s Choice Award Chili, Salsa & Cornbread

Cook-Off - Open for preparation at 10am

People’s Choice Tasting starts at NOON/Ends at 3pm

Winter Games Dog Show - registration at 1pm

Dog Weight Pull Competition - registration at 1pm

Ice Sculpting Competition - starts at 1pm

LIVE MUSIC by Marble Heart (Billy’s Gone)

Food & Beverages

Date: January 28 & 29, 2012

Time: Races start at 9:00am

Location:
Hon-Dah Resort,
777 Highway 260,
Pinetop, AZ 85935.

Cost:
All entries for Festival Events are $10
$10 per Chili, Salsa or Cornbread
Entries available at Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber

$10 per dog/per event entry (money for shelter)

$5 per person for “People’s Choice” Tasting of Chili, Salsa and Cornbread Open to the public (FREE to watch)
http://www.americantowns.com/az/pinetop/news/winter-games-and-winterfest-8054768
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Brown Bear BBQ-an Arizona bbq review for you

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Hello Gorgeous!
2012 starts the lifestyle edition of the blog and
thanks in advance for your support of the new
stories as the blog stretches out the tent pegs
to incorporate more encouragement to you and
reviews of things that matter in our everyday
lives.

To kick off the first post in the lifestyle series,
please welcome Brown Bear BBQ.





Owner and BBQ champion Phil Chiaravalle, Jr
is pictured here with his Southern Pride smoker.

He comes to Arizona by way of Kodiak Alaska.

He has been smokin' meats for over 20 years and
everything from traditional ribs, brisket and chicken to mastering the art of fresh caught salmon.









Brown Bear BBQ has a 'rib shack' in Apache Junction at the corner of Ironwood and Baseline-
but you can also get some of the smokey meats
at festivals, events and BBQ championship contests all over Arizona and the country.

In this picture I'm about to help out at the Southern Pride smoker and pull some rib tips out for tasting!







Brown Bear BBQ smokes meat Monday through
Saturday-does catering events and contests, but the real passion is to smoke up some meats for the two favorite charities: East Valley Boys and Girls club and the Wounded Warrior Project.











One of the secrets to the bbq that Phil makes is his award winning spice rub that you can purchase from Anthony's Spices or the Brown Bear BBQ website.

Phil hand makes everything: his spice rub, his sauces, and the meats are all locally sourced.

My favorite sauce is the Ironwood Special-but you must try the Extreme Hot which has a base of African Ghost Peppers. It's hot-and good!





Here's a picture of the rib tip I started with-there are 3 levels to the flavor: the bark, which is the crunchy spice coating.

Which leads to the smoke ring, where the meat starts to turn a deep pink tone and intensify in flavor.
Then the moist, smokey inside!
The flavor is so good-though I still like plenty of hot sauce to sop the meat in.






Then I move onto the ribs-delicious! The menu has breakfast, lunch and dinner on it. Everything is under $10 and the portion is ample to say the least!
Phil cuts his own ribs so there is more meat to the bone than the average bbq place.

After eating, the proof is in the bbq-it's no wonder that this is award winning. What I like best about Brown Bear BBQ is the owner Phil has bootstrapped his passion into a business that serves good food, his fellow countrymen and helps kids and veterans.


Lake Havasu Music, Brews & BBQ Championship - January 27 - 28
Lake Havasu State Park - Windsor 4
699 London Bridge Road
BBQ & Chili Cookoff - Variety of Samples for Sale, Beer Garden, Craft Vendors & Live Entertainment!
Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 - Adults, for both days: Children 12 & Under: Free
Check out Complete Event Schedule for Competition & Live Entertainment
http://musicbrewsbbq.com/

Be sure and visit Phil and his Brown Bear BBQ at the Lake Havasu event or head on over to the rib shack inside the Chevron at Ironwood and Baseline in Apache Junction Arizona. You'll be glad you did!


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Winter skin needs Shea Moisture Organic Red Bush & Sage Shea Butter Soap w/ Egyptian Musk

8 DIY Skin Care Remedies

Is your medicine cabinet overflowing with zit creams and dry skin cures? Stop buying more products and start cooking up your own skin care remedies at home

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Hello sweet Gorgeous!
In the greater Phoenix Arizona area-it's still the low 70's-so maybe it's not the coldest winter on record, but it's very dry.

So I received a sample of a generously sized bar of organic soap for detoxifying and healing dry winter skin. It's made by Shea Moisture-a company that was established in 1912 and the products are made in the United States of America.

This 8 ounce behemoth of a healing bar soap gets even better-it's readily available at Target or Walgreens and averages $4.99!

I have used it on myself and my son-we both like the warm woodsy smell, light sudsy lather and easy rinsing with no film left over.

It has a long list of things that it does not have, such as: no parabens, phthalates, paraffin, gluten, propylene glycol, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, animal testing, paba, synthetic color , dea or sulfates and lest I forget to mention-it's cruelty free.

So please, don't take my word for it-go get your own!

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