Caldrea Palmarosa Wild Mint sport wash: bikini care or Ironman triathlon suit care

Get Flat Abs in 30 Days

Tired of that muffin top or pooch? This diet and fitness routine will whittle away your core in 4 weeks

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women article Face facts; there is no magical, instantly slimming belly product. Getting a flaunt-worthy midriff is going to take work. But the good news is that you don't need to do 500 crunches everyday to get a flatter abs. Just follow these surprisingly easy nutrition tips and core-strengthening exercises to see major results fast.   Get flat abs

 Hey purty!
It's been a busy summer full of chlorine and river water-some splash of ocean too. So how do you care for your bikinis or in my case, costly triathlon suits? Switch from Woolite to Caldrea-you'll be glad you did!

Right now on the www.caldrea.com the Palmarosa Wild Mint wash is on sale for $7.50 for a 16 ounce size. The Caldrea wash is HE safe and compatible. Enjoy!


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Need haircut/highlights/Fall style? See Star and use coupon now!

10 Runway Nail Trends You Can Do At-Home

Need a little mani-inspiration? See how you can steal these runway looks with the polishes you already own

This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article Skip the salon! It's time to dip into your nail polish collection and have a little DIY fun. Recreate the 10 hottest nail art trends we saw at New York City Fashion week. Best part? You can do them with the polishes you already have. Just follow these step-by-step tutorials to get yourself a model-worthy nails in no time. Get tips

Hey purty!

I have been going to Star for years now-always only letting her trim the back of my hair, some wee layering, possibly bangs and finally the big bang this year is I have a horseshoe of highlights around the crown of my head.

Ok-the coupon offered is a really good deal, and Star has been doing hair since Methusala-but wait-if you don't like it 2 things will happen: one you can ask for a refund or a free fixing which will always happen and 2-it doesn't happen with Star.



Star used to teach and do hair for Toni and Guy for years before she left to run the small Arizona Hair Co at Tempe Marketplace so she could do hair as a career and still have time to take care of her family. It's win win in my book when I help another mom while getting my hair gorgois ( thank you Mally!) at the same time. So go get hair happy! Tell Star I sent you!

$10.00 Haircut August 31st  September 1st & 2nd $10.00 OFF Color services of  $50.00 or more August 31, September 1 & 2

ARIZONA HAIR CO. Labor  Day  Weekend ~SPECIAL~ $10.00 Haircuts  OR $10.00 OFF COLOR SERVICES OF  $50.00  OR MORE.

In honor of Labor Day Weekend, Arizona Hair Co is offering you $10.00 Haircuts or $10.00 off any color service of $50.00 or more for three days. Friday-Sunday, August 31, & September 1st & 2nd, 2012. Present coupon at your nearest salon location to receive this special pricing. We appreciate your business, and hope you will visit us again!! Visit us at www.arizonahairco.com to find the salon nearest you

Go see Star Flores at Tempe Marketplace in Tempe-great hair cut, great highlights and color and best of all, when you are finished with your amazng hair, then you can have some good food and either see a movie or hear the band over the weekend at the District Stage.

Tempe Marketplace
2040 E Rio Salado Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 967-2244

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MTV VMA's most epic moment: did you vote?

Bottoms Up: 10 Perfect Skin Smoothies

Flawless skin is just a sip away; see the ingredients you need to injest in order to achieve a perfect complexion

This is a TotalBeauty.com healthy skin diets article Who knew the secret to perfect skin was hidden in a blender? With the right combination of ingredients, you can get the radiant skin you crave . See the smoothie recipes celebrity dietician Ashley Koff R.D. recommends to her A-list clients. But the real sweet spot? These treats also help trim your waist. Looking good has never been so scrumptious.  Get recipes

2012 Mtv VMA show is coming up on September 6th-and their website has a poll where you can vote on what the most epic moment was-it's got some nice performances to vote for, but my favorite is from years back when Eminem came out singing, and he was good-but then, hundreds of extras came flooding down the aisles dressed the same as Eminem.

I don't remember what year that was-but it was really one of the best moments ever. Eminem needs an award for best branding career moment!

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2012/08/29/vma-epic-moment-vote-poll/


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Burning Man Pink Card experiment by Maid Marian

Your Skin Care Intervention

Have product A.D.D.? See the only items experts say you need for your skin type

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article If we opened your medicine cabinet would we find half-used bottles, dried-out jars, and un-opened containers? If the answer is yes, than consider this a much-needed skin care intervention. Experts say that your product A.D.D. can be at the root of your biggest complexion problems. Instead of jumping from item to item, simplify your routine with these expert recommended essentials. Get expert tips

Hey Gorgeous I re-post this information from the Burning Man website written by Maid Marian because I am interested in the "now" of data mining the information as it is happening, literally-now.

 Though we have collected information in the past as part of the ticket purchase process, the BRC Census, or for the distribution of the Jack Rabbit Speaks, those mechanisms don’t reflect the “now” of actually being on the playa as a collective experience for a moment in time. 

  Oh please wear sunscreen!

http://blog.burningman.com/2012/08/news/pink-card-experiment/ 

http://www.burningman.com/ 


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Claudia Patel: how to transition your wardrombe from summer to fall

7 Hair Accessories You Can Wear Past 29

Want to wear hair accessories without looking like a "Toddlers and Tiaras" contestant? Spice up your hairstyles with one of these seven grown up accessories.

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Is your idea of a hair accessory a black elastic and a couple of bobby pins? It's time for an update. These fabulous pieces will transform any boring style and leave you looking stylish yet totally work appropriate. Accessorize now

Transition Your Wardrobe from Summer to Fall

Transitioning between seasons can be difficult for any fashionista. By the time summer’s winding down, you’re so over the season’s outfits that you can’t imagine wearing them for another second. But, transitioning is about pairing summer and fall styles to work together. Here, fashion designer and expert Claudia Patel shares her favorite looks to take you from summer to fall with ease.

Add tights to summer dresses

Have a favorite dress you’ve been wearing all summer long, barelegged and fancy-free? Try it with tights! “With so many fun options for colored and textured tights these days, you can get really creative with your dress collection. Pair unexpected colors and patterns together for a fresh, fashion-forward look, utilizing the dresses you’ve worn all summer long,” says Claudia.

Pair summer sandals with fall ensembles

Dying to work your summer sandals for just a little bit longer? As Claudia suggests: just do it! “The transition between summer and fall leaves a lot of room for fashion rules to go out the window. Pair a decidedly fall outfit with sandals to keep things interesting, and take your outfit to the next level of fun. Nothing is more sophisticated than a skinny jean with a high, open heel.”

Fall into color

A great way to start switching up your wardrobe focus is to start to wear fall colors in summer silhouettes. Claudia explains, “Bringing in classic fall tones, like oranges, reds and rusts are so flattering on summer styles. Start to transition to these colors with your summer wardrobe and you’ll fall into the part in no time.”

Accessorize with purpose

What’s more versatile than a scarf? Nothing, according to Claudia: “Scarves are just about the most flexible accessory you can wear. Take summer outfits into fall by adding a light scarf or wear one with a fall ensemble to bring it all together. Either way, you’re making a serious style statement that’s both flattering and fun, and also keeps you warm when that unexpected fall chill enters the air.”

Bare at least one area

It wouldn’t be a transition if you were totally bare or covered up, now would it? Claudia explains, “It’s important to balance out your look when you’re transitioning your wardrobe. For instance, wear a t-shirt with skinny jeans and a scarf, baring your arms on a warmer day, or go with a dress that exposes your legs but has long sleeves for cooler temperatures. Looking chic is about fashion equilibrium.”

As Claudia puts it, “Fashion is fun, and expressing your personality should always be your ultimate goal when it comes to putting together your look. Transitioning doesn’t have to mean buying a whole new wardrobe, just as long as you know the tricks to pairing unexpected items together!”

For more tips and tricks from Claudia Patel, follow @ClaudiaPatel on Twitter, “Like” Claudia Patel on Facebook, and visit the website at ClaudiaPatel.com.

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FNO! Get ready for NYFW kick off with L'Occitane

Hey gorgeous! quick note to let you know of some of the amazing 2012 FNO events that are happening in New York. If possible-get there!
(*you know you want some bath tub gin...extra dirty!) Comment and share the fun you have!
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L’Occitane is whisking away fashionistas to the south of France this Fashion’s Night Out with decadent cocktails and delicious ice cream flavors inspired by the finest Provençal ingredients. 

On the evening of Thursday, September 6th, guests who shop the L’Occitane flagship boutique in New York’s Flatiron District will be treated to custom cocktails created by trendy Chelsea speakeasy Bathtub Gin. 

The drinks will be infused with luxurious Provençal ingredients, such as lavender, orange blossom and jasmine, designed to transport the crème de la crème of New York City’s fashion elite to Provence, the birthplace of L’Occitane.

Outside of the L’Occitane flagship boutique, the legendary Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream Truck will further enhance shoppers’ sensorial experience, offering complimentary ice cream scoops of flavors that evoke the iconic lavender fields and fruit trees of the south of France. 

Throughout the night, consumers will be pampered with hand massages and receive exclusive special offers on L’Occitane’s lush products. Customers will also receive a complimentary L’Occitane Maptote filled with L’Occitane favorites like Bonne Mere Soaps, Almond Shower Gel and Verbena Cooling Hand Cream Gel with any $65 purchase.

 

What:                   L’Occitane Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out

 

When:                  Thursday, September 6th, 2012

                              6 pm – 11 pm

 

Where:                  L’Occitane Flagship Store

                              170 5th Avenue               

                              New York, NY 10011

                              212-206-8860

Entice your senses with a visit at L’Occitane on Fashion’s Night Out and experience a truly indulgent, chic and sumptuous escape to France. 

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Sebastian Trilliance shampoo & conditioner: a product review video for you

Why You Need A Daytime Retinol

These aren't your grandma's retinols. The newest in anti-aging technology allows you to fight wrinkles all day, everyday. See why experts say you need to add it to your beauty arsenal now

This is a TotalBeauty.com anti aging skin care article It's time to throw out the old retinol rulebook. This new crop of retinols have a lighter (but just as effective) formula mixed with antioxidants, SPF, and moisturizers to make them safe to use during the day. See the seven daytime retinols experts say you need to start using now. See retinols

 
Hello there Gorgeous!
Oh this is some nice, luxurious feeling shampoo and conditioner! I have a short video that demonstrates a before and after wash-plus a test of shine vs. no shine demonstration. Enjoy!


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Must have Laura Mercier for back to school and Fall trend

The 5 Step Guide to Mastering False Eyelashes

If you're clueless when it comes to falsies, here's the ultimate crash course in lash application

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup application article False eyelashes are the beauty gods' gift to those of us with less than bat-worthy lashes. But mastering those feathery extensions requires a full manual, right? Not anymore. We've compiled this simple and easy-to-follow guide with tips from the pros. Now you're just five steps away from your fullest, most lush lashes ever.   Follow guide

Hi-you have to have a wine toned lip for Fall this year! Watch and see how!
Pevonia4

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Pevonia products: an aesthetician's choice

7 Hair Accessories You Can Wear Past 29

Want to wear hair accessories without looking like a "Toddlers and Tiaras" contestant? Spice up your hairstyles with one of these seven grown up accessories.

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Is your idea of a hair accessory a  black elastic and a couple of bobby pins? It's time for an update. These fabulous pieces will transform any boring style and leave you looking stylish yet totally work  appropriate.  Accessorize now

Hi! Quick product review for the Pevonia age repair line and tropical salt mousse!



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L'Occitane Bonne Mere honey body wash review

Why You Need A Daytime Retinol

These aren't your grandma's retinols. The newest in anti-aging technology allows you to fight wrinkles all day, everyday. See why experts say you need to add it to your beauty arsenal now

This is a TotalBeauty.com anti aging skin care article It's time to throw out the old retinol rulebook. This new crop of retinols have a lighter (but just as effective) formula mixed with antioxidants, SPF, and moisturizers to make them safe to use during the day. See the seven daytime retinols experts say you need to start using now. See retinols

 
Hi Gorgeous!
Enjoy this short video review of the new L'Occitane Bonne Mere honey body wash-so good and so perfect for back to school! Enjoy!


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End of summer freebies for you!

10 Grocery Shopping Tips from Slim Women

Want to keep off the weight this fall? Here are the tips you need to stay slim for good

This is a TotalBeauty.com weight loss diets article The grocery store can be even the healthiest gal’s worst enemy. Fifty percent off your favorite double chocolate chunk cookies? Your diet doesn’t stand a chance. Or does it? Follow these 10 tips slim women use when they’re food shopping. Their secrets on how to maneuver each food aisle will help you shop smart. Get slim tips

Despite the back-to-school chaos, summer still isn't over for another month. That means summer beauty styles and regimens still apply, and what better way to keep up your routine than with free stuff?


Check out these top beauty freebies collected by MrFreeStuff.com and be sure to snatch them up soon -- they disappear as quickly as the summer sunshine!

1. Free Kids Haircut This is one of the best offers out there right now. Through the end of August, kids in grades K-6 get a free haircut from JCPenney Salon.

2. Free Ma Mi Skin Care Products Fill out a form on Facebook by Aug. 31 and get natural, healthy skincare sample packs from Ma Mi Skin.

3. Free Yoga for a Week Starting in September, enjoy one free week of yoga at 1,600 participating yoga studios across the country. Fill out a form on the Yoga Health Foundation website and be sure your local studios are participating.

4. Free Eucerin Moisturizing Lotions In honor of Team USA's Olympic medal wins, Eucerin is giving away over 10,000 free samples of its Daily Protection Moisturizing Body Lotion with SPF15.

5. Free Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Fragrance Enjoy the teen sensation's new scent for free when you request a sample via Facebook. Must be 13 or older.

6. Free Shu Uemura Product Shu Uemura is giving away 2,000 free samples of its cleansing oil every day through Aug. 27 to fans who "like" them on Facebook.

7. Free Aveda Haircare Samples Participating locations of Aveda Salon are giving away free samples for a limited time. Currently, you can try a 2-piece Invati sample or 3-piece damage remedy sample pack when you print the coupons.


8. Free Escada Fragrance Samples Get a free sample of your choice of Escada fragrances when you fill out a form with your contact information. Choose from Especially Escada, Sexy Graffiti, Rockin' Rio or Island Kiss.

9. Free Sample of Bellamora Skincare Receive a free sample of Bellamora Skincare when you complete the online form.

10. Free Beauty Products from Allure During the month of August, Allure Magazine is giving away tons of free fashion and beauty samples every day. Sign up and check their Free Stuff Calendar for daily giveaways.

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Best Got 2 B hair products for Back to School styles

Lose Weight -- Without Going to the Gym

You don't need a spendy healthy club membership to get in shape. Here’s how to get a total-body workout at your local park

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women article It’s official: Not having a gym membership can no longer be your excuse to not workout. Here are 6 easy-to-do moves that use only a park bench. This workout will tone your arms, abs, and legs -- fast. See workouts

 Hello Gorgeous!
Back to school is in full swing-and the fall styles are changing for hair and makeup!
Here's a short product review of the super affordable Got 2 B line that you can get at the Walmarts, Targets and drugstores. Most of the products are in the $5.00 range-so get some and try a new hair style!

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OWN bio-activating skin care: lifting eye cream: a product review for you

8 Hairstylists You Need to See Before You Die

Here's who we think are the most iconic stylists of our time

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Meg Ryan's shag, Jennifer Aniston's "Rachel," and Victoria Beckham's pixie -- all iconic cuts created by equally iconic stylists. If money were no object, we'd be first in line to sit in the chair of these 8 superstar hairstylists. But until we can afford to shell out $500 for a trim, we'll keep dreaming. See the best A-list hairstylists now. Get list

Hello Gorgeous!

Own Anti-Aging Lifting Eye Cream. Is formulated to lift and smooth wrinkles while brightening skin with clinically proven CLA technology. CLA technology lifts and firms, restores and hydrates so your eyes can look as good as you feel.

Own Anti-Aging Lifting Eye Cream has been clinically proven to:
● Reduce the appearance of crow’s feet by 61%
● Decrease in the total number of wrinkles around the eye area by 30% Product Details
● Retinol-free formula
● Does not cause irritation, redness or flakiness
● Dermatologist-tested
● Fragrance-free
● Paraben-free
● Sulfate-free

I've been using it a few days and so far so good-a nice firm plumpness around the eye and my makeup wears great over it.  It retails for $24.00 and you can find it online at some Whole Foods stores, or websites amazon.com and drugstore.com

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Avon makeup roundup: your back to school must haves are here

10 Grocery Shopping Tips from Slim Women

Want to keep off the weight this fall? Here are the tips you need to stay slim for good

This is a TotalBeauty.com weight loss diets article The grocery store can be even the healthiest gal’s worst enemy. Fifty percent off your favorite double chocolate chunk cookies? Your diet doesn’t stand a chance. Or does it? Follow these 10 tips slim women use when they’re food shopping. Their secrets on how to maneuver each food aisle will help you shop smart.  Get slim tips

Hello Gorgeous!
 Quick note to share the video below where I show you some of the new and best Avon color story products and some from the Avon Jillian Dempsey line too! Enjoy the video!


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Day 4: Our Skinny Diet shakes review

How to Layer Fragrances Like a Pro

Hate when it seems another woman is wearing your fragrance? Here’s how to create a signature scent by layering perfumes

This is a TotalBeauty.com perfume article Chanel No.5-- it's iconic, classic, and feminine. What's not to love about the most famous fragrance ever? How about the fact that everyone knows it (and many, many women wear it). Break out of the same scent brigade and create your own one-of-a-kind perfume. Using these layering tips, you can create your own signature scent that nobody else can own. Customize your scent

Hi Gorgeous! It's day 4 on the Our Skinny diet. I am a serial diet cheater! Had some chips, nuts, and more cheese. Ok, onward and upward. I think there is some change? I have not weighed myself yet-figured I would wait till I finish the shakes. Enjoy the video update! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Our Skinny diet day 2

8 Best Makeup Picks for Fall

Summer is already in our rear view mirrors. It's time to rev up for fall with looks you can wear right now

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Neon nail polish? So last season! Take a sneak peek at the products that everyone will be jonesing for come September. Snag these editor favorites before they sell out at Sephora. See picks

Hi! Okay-checkin' in with a follow up to my experience on the Our Skinny diet: the easiest diet ever. Well, sort of. Yes, it's super simple: though there is the whole grey area of late night snacking...or at least in my experience. Shakes taste great! Find out for yourself at www.ourskinny.com Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Our Skinny Diet: the easiest diet ever Day 1

Your Worst Summer Skin Problems -- Solved

Don’t just deal with your summer skin woes, fix them with these quick and easy solutions

This is a TotalBeauty.com healthy skin article If your careful and cautious summer skin care routine wasn't enough to save you from sunburn and sunspots, you might be missing some of these crucial skin care tips. We talked to celebrity dermatologist David Colbert, MD, who shares quick and simple fixes for your most pesky skin issues so that you can enjoy the summer sun without the side effects. See solutions

Hello Gorgeous, I received a lovely sample of the Our Skinny diet shakes and snack bars. Super yummy-though the raspberry lemonade flavor did take some getting used to because it has a slightly thick texture when mixed. I fixed the thickness by adding more water. One of the shakes has a probiotic base to it meaning you are getting your good belly bugs while also having a controlled portion of calories. The wee journal of food tracking and exercise log is really helpful. I admit-I have blown it on some things! So far, the diet is a fun challenge. Learn more and get your own at http://www.ourskinny.com Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Goody Thick Fix brush: for venting the best blow outs at home possible!

16 Best and Worst Sweat-Proof Mascaras for Summer

Avoid smeared raccoon eyes at the beach and by the pool with one of these 10 waterproof mascaras. Just be sure you steer clear of the 6 worst

This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article With temperatures reaching record-breaking levels this summer, you've got to have a mascara that can stand up to the heat and humidity. So, if your go-to has flaked, smudged, and run, swap it for one of these winning picks. Our readers say these top 10 won’t budge all summer and these six worst will melt in minutes. Now your lashes will stay flawless even after a dive in the deep end. See picks

Worst No. 6: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK GREAT LASH WASHABLE MASCARA IN WATERPROOF, $6.40

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5

"I turned into Ricky Raccoon after just three hours with this mascara on."

Worst No. 5: COVERGIRL EXACT EYELIGHTS EYE-BRIGHTENING WATERPROOF MASCARA, $7.24

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.1

"This mascara is complete crap. There was no brightening effect and my eyes certainly did not pop."

Worst No. 4: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK INTENSE XXL VOLUME & LENGTH WATERPROOF MICROFIBER MASCARA, $9.40

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8

"It's messy and clumpy. Plus, it begins to goop and flake after and hour."

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Hello sweet gorgeous! It's still extreme heat warning here in Arizona plus a decent amount of humidity-try this Goody Thick Fix brush to help blow out your hair and keep it straight, or if you have really thick hair, this could be a good fit for you! Goody is available at Walmarts and drugstores everywhere! Here's some details from the Goody website: www.goody.com ### Now there's finally a fix! Goody ThickFix brushes are specially designed with bristles long enough to penetrate thick hair. This ThickFix vent brush has larger proportions to style more hair with less strokes. Detangle and tame with ease. PRODUCT FEATURES: • Long, Durable Bristles - with firm and flexible design to penetrate hair • Ion Infused Bristles - to fight & control frizz • Soft Lightweight Grip Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!