Chia! Guest post with Exposure Swimwear Donna-how to get that bikini body!

Hey Gorgeous-I apologize for not being available today-but in my absence, I have a rich and entertaining guest blog post from friend and colleague Donna of Exposure Swimwear. (You know, where you get the best custom bikini ever!)

Enjoy her sharing on the power of chia!
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Getting in shape for the beach is important all year around.  Actually it is a way of life.  I bet most of us have heard that over and over again.  Most of us avoid the simplest things just because we don't really know or understand them.

Exposure Swimwear guest blog: how to care for winter bikinis

Good morning Gorgeous!

Happy Monday! I'm traveling en route to home! (*clicking heels...there's no place like home!) So for today I I have invited dear friend and master swimwear maker Donna from Exposure Swimwear to share with you about how to care for you summer, and winter swimsuits! Enjoy!

 

TEEN WEEK DAY 7: the power of vision with Dr. Lance Wallnau

Welcome Gorgeous! It's Day 7 of TEEN WEEK and I have saved one of the best lessons for last.
Today we are going to talk about who you are going to become in the future.

You have a hope and a plan for your future. There is a destiny and dream for you. Now-let's get you another step closer to the goal of being your very best you. I love you and I believe in you!

 

Dr. Lance Wallnau is a dear and favorite teacher of mine and he is so funny as he is teaching I don't feel like I am in 'class'.
Please take the ten minutes needed to watch this video. There is a bit of bumper at the beginning, so fast forward to :53 where Dr. Wallnau begins to teach. If you have questions and comments for Dr. Wallnau please catch him on Twitter at @LanceWallnau

TEEN WEEK FREE GIVEAWAYS: REMEMBER: today is the last day to enter any of the contests and winners will be contacted by email tomorrow February 8th 2013.  Here's what you can win:

• MURAD Acne kit  (@muradcares)
• Running for Girls Like Us training book (Facebook)
• Duri Nail Polish (@Duricosmetics)
• Exposure Swimwear modest bikini (@exposureproducts)
• MakeUp Matte (@makeupmatte)
• FAKE BAKE Bronze on the Go (@fakebake)

PLEASE WATCH ENTIRE SERIES: http://ning.it/xCoCFe --- (This is only 1 SEGMENT of 1 of 5 SESSIONS.)

The 7 Easiest At-Home Beauty Gadgets

You don't have to be tech-savvy to enjoy the latest breakthroughs in beauty. We've rounded up tools so easy to use, a caveman could master 'em

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article We live in a world where a new and improved (read: more complicated) product is released every month, and the gadgets in the grooming department are no exception. Many at-home beauty gadgets look intimidating -- especially if you're not a tech-savy. But that doesn't mean you have to miss out. We've rounded up the best beauty gadgets of 2013 that even the most tech-challenged among us can easily master. So, skip the pricey spa appointments and invest in one of these innovations. Get gadgets

Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Polka dot bikini for Lake Havasu Arizona triathlon? Yes please!

12 Worst Hair Conditioners

There's nothing worse than a conditioner that leaves your hair worse than before you got in the shower. See the 12 conditioners that readers love to hate now

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care products article It's easy to be mesmerized by the pretty packaging and convincing labels that promise commercial-worthy hair. Don't be fooled. Readers say these 12 conditioners left their hair dull, tangled, and greasy. Steer clear of these duds the next time you're shopping for a new bottle. Read reviews

No. 12: LUSH Jungle Conditioner, $7.95

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.8

"Even after I spent twice the normal time washing it out than I do with my usual conditioner, there will still chunks [of the solid conditioner] left in my hair, which only made my hair look greasy and dirty."

No. 11: Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Conditioner, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.6

"It made my hair look messy -- and not a 'sexy' messy like the bottle says."

No. 10: Dove Cool Moisture Conditioner, $4.75

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5

"This conditioner smells good but fails to moisturize my hair."

Want to see what was No. 1? Click here!

Hi Gorgeous!
Spring Break is winding down-but I'm going to Lake Havasu Arizona to compete in a triathlon and I want a fun suit to sit lakeside in after the competition.

I love this new scrunchy butt bikini in polka dots and pink from Exposure Swimwear!
Aren't familiar with a "scrunchy butt"-ask Donna at Exposure-but let's just say it helps a flat bumm look high and tight.

Are you going to Lake Havasu Arizona for the Bucket List Triathlon around the London Bridge? If yes! Holla!

Find your new bikini at http://exposureswimwear.blogspot.com

Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Spring Break bikinis: ruffles are in!

How to Get an A-List Complexion

Whether it's day or night, summer or winter, celebrities always have a healthy, sun-kissed glow. How, you ask? We found out

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article At the end of the day, celebrities are people too. They're not immune to the breakouts, dry skin, and wrinkles the rest of us deal with, too. What they do have that most of us don't is a beauty team that knows how to make anyone's skin look flawless and glow-y. We hunted down the best in the industry to find out the secrets to the celebrity glow. Getting that flawless complexion may not be so exclusive after all. See how

Hello Gorgeous!
This final week of March brings the final weeks of Spring Break in Arizona. It's hot too! Get this ruffled bikini from Exposure Swimwear-it's a fun way to start the swimsuit season. You never know-I just may sport this one in polka dots after the Lake Havasu triathlon in May. Enjoy yourself and remember to wear your sunscreen!
Learn more and buy online at http://exposureproducts.blogspot.com
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Bikini season: how to look pretty at the beach or waterpark

7 Stretches to Ease Your Aches and Pains

Chained to your desk and have all kinds of knots in your shoulders and back to prove it? These morning stretches will help

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women article Got a crick in your neck that won't go away? These 7 stretches can assuage your pain and ease your body into recovery. And best of all, they require nothing but you, the floor, and 10 minutes. See moves

Hey there Gorgeous-how are your New Year's resolutions going?
If you want to be swimwear ready for the pool this spring break-which as a mom means poolside for the kids swimming or at the beach-so I ask you, what are you doing to get your self bikini ready?

I have a short video tutorial on how to get your bikini beauty ready!
The full product list of what I used is below the video. Psst! Watch til the end because there is a surprise secret tip for you! Enjoy!


Products:
Face sunscreen: Girls Who Surf spf 30+
Foundation: Boscia B.B. Creme in spf 27
Eyeliner: Lancome Art Liner in black
Mascara: Lancome Hypnose in brown
Eyeshadow: Becca Lost Palette (*I'm only wearing the sparkly mauve on lids)
Lips: Benetint by Benefit Cosmetics
Cheeks: Benetint by Benefit Cosmetics

Remember: it's really important to start getting ready now for bikini season because President's Day weekend ( hot tub anyone?) and Spring Break will be here quick! Then it's a short and slippery slope into Memorial Day weekend and boom! Next thing you know it-summer pool parties are planned every week!

Take some time to get your self tanner practiced and perfected before you leave the house!
Feel free to contact me with any questions here:
Twitter @Cherelynn
Facebook: Makeup University



Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

It's bikini time! Exposure Swimwear Guest Blogger

10 Fastest Ways to Give Your Hair More Volume

Defy gravity with these hair-raising tricks

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Does your hair perpetually stick to your head regardless of how many products you use or hours you spend teasing? These professional techniques will give you that instant volume you crave. See them now. Get volume

Dear Gorgeous-
I'm away on location for quite some time and while I'm busy-(yes, I'll still be on my Twitter! @cherelynn)
I have the esteemed honor of having amazing guest bloggers stepping in to fill in some of the content while I am working.

Please welcome with your comments, links, likes and StumbleUpons to Donna at Exposure Swimwear.

She's the one who made my light up twinkly bikini costume-long story there! She also is the one who makes the perfect boy short to go with my tube'kini top so I get great coverage with out wrecking my natural tan lines!
Here are some links to her, and please stay tuned below for a quick tip from her on how to get a great bikini! <3 C !
http://www.exposureproducts.blogspot.com/
http://www.swaghunter.blogspot.com/
http://www.zazzle.com/exposure_products+gifts



It’s bikini time !

I bet that is difficult to believe when the tree limbs are bare and you grab a sweat shirt every time you head out the door. But – whether you live in Southern Cali or Fargo, North Dakota it is perfect spa and Jacuzzi weather. Thus – it is bikini time.
Just a little tip here – buy a new swim suit when they go on sale at the end of the season so you can look sharp all winter long.
On February 15, when the Valentines decorations and cute little outfits come off the rack the new line of swim wear will be awaiting you.

Now is the time to think about what you will be in the market for this year. Check out magazines or maybe even the Vogue look book for runway trend and to see that perfect suit, if you have the “perfect body” of a model.

Perhaps budget wise, it would be better to go to your local Target store for a look or better still, support your locally owned swimsuit business owner. Unique, high quality suits like those from Exposure Swimsuits help you stand out in any crowd.

www.exposureproducts.blogspot.com
Sincerely-
Donna

p.s.Makeup University ladies-would you like a Twitter party with Donna to ask your best and burning bikini questions? Let me know and I will for the end of the month to have Exposure Swimwear tweet with me!

p.s.s. What would you do for a free bikini bottom give away?

Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!