Happy Thanksgiving From My Family to Yours!

HI ya Gorgeous!
Today in the United States it is a national holiday known as Thanksgiving!

 We have had a wonderful celebration today - such good times with great food at Castaway.

I pray you and your loved ones - friends and family - enjoy making memories today!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi ya Gorgeous,
Where ever you are and how ever you choose to spend this day - I encourage you to pause and give thanks!

Make a list of at least 10 things or people and experiences you are thankful that you have had this year.

I find that I have so much to be thankful for! So from my heart to yours, a big hug and very

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

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Happy Thanksgiving to all! Gobble Gobble!

Hi ya Gorgeous,
Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays. I have fond memories as a child of family meals with dozens of extended family members and food and pies that went on for what seemed like miles!

It was so much fun to run amok with my cousins and snack throughout the day waiting for the big bird reveal and then eating way too much that I had to take a nap. We usually watched a movie, on HBO no less, it was such a big deal to have cable after eating and fell asleep during it - no fault on the show- just tuckered out from the travel, the eating, and the tryptophan!

After waking up, it was time for more pie, some left overs and some more running amok and playing. Good times! This year is no different except I am not cooking this year! I love to cook Thanksgiving dinner but it's time to give someone else a turn and my sister-in-love is making the bird.  I'm so excited for a beach cookout!

From my family and Makeup University to you and your family, we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving and pray a blessing of abundance over you!

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Thanksgiving travel: how to get packed fast for lots of looks from Mary Kay

 Hi ya Gorgeous!
Are you on the road yet? Have you headed out to the airport or train station?
If you are like me and getting ready to drive to a gig I get to be a part of over the Thanksgiving weekend-here is a little glimpse into what I am packing for the road trip!

 Inside this SoHo bag for Thanksgiving travel beauty is...

BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS with MURAD

7 Energy Tricks for the Exhausted New Mom

Relying on Redbulls and Venti Americanos to get you through the day? These tips will help you keep up your energy -- even if you haven't had a full night's rest in weeks

This is a TotalBeauty.com health article Is your diet filled with 5-Hour Energy shots and endless cups of Joe? You're not alone. Many moms find themselves resorting to fleeting sugar highs for a quick energy burst. But you don't have to continue this unhealthy cycle. Here are the expert tips you need to perk yourself up fast. Get tips

Gorgeous-listen up, now is the time to stock up and save on your holiday skin care. For yourself,and your gift giving, consider MURAD! 

Looking for Black Friday deals on skin care? Murad has you covered! Kicking off on Friday, November 23^rd, Murad will be offering $25 off all purchases $100 and up! Grab your favorites, holiday gifts, and more and stock up for the new year early!

Check out some of the great Holiday deals:

Acne Fighting Favorites Duo

 

This combination of products delivers clear, flawless skin. Murad Clarifying Cleanser uses Salicylic Acid to exfoliate away pore-clogging impurities while fighting bacteria long after you’ve finished washing your face. Next hydrate your skin with oil-free Skin Perfecting Lotion for a healthy glow.  Clear skin is the gift that keeps on giving with this gift set! $47.00

 

Plus, FREE limited-edition silver cosmetic bag for a little holiday cheer!

 

Complete Skin Renewal

Perfect for travel or anybody who wants to sample Murad Age Reform with a smaller-sized collection. Cleanser, day moisturizer, intensive night moisturizer and a skin repair treatment. Full 30-day supply of Age Reform® products helps improve skin’s appearance by increasing firmness and hydration while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Features: Refreshing Cleanser, Complete Reform with Glyco Firming, Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30, and Hydro-Dynamic™ Ultimate Moisture. $42.50

Products in this kit are travel-friendly.

 

Radiant Skin Renewal

 

Great gift for anyone who is a fan or wants to try out Murad’s Environmental Shield Vitamin C skin care! Cleanser, treatment and moisturizer provide everything you’ll need for radiant skin. Learn more about anti-aging skin care tips with these resources. Features: Essential-C Cleanser, Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum, Active Radiance Serum, and Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30 PA +++. $45.00

Products in this kit are travel-friendly.

 

Youthful Skin Renewal

Also a great choice if you’re traveling during the holidays or if you or your loved one wants to sample Murad Resurgence. Cleanser, treatment, moisturizer and eye cream provide everything you’ll need for firmer, glowing skin. Features: Renewing Cleanser, Age-Diffusing Serum, Age-Balancing Night Cream, and Renewing Eye Cream. $45.00

 

Offer: $25 off any $100 purchase

Promo Code: BLACKFRIDAY

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Smashbox Cosmetics & Lumene: Black Friday deals for you!

Trend Alert: Wine-Stained Lips

Afraid to venture into vampy, dark lipsticks? No Worries. This guide's got all you need to master the mulberry hues

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article It's official: Wine-stained lips are this season's must-have look. But if diving into the world of gothic glamour seems completely foreign, take this crash course. It's got everything a dark lipstick newbie needs to feel comfortable flaunting a wine-colored pout. Take crash course

  

Hey Gorgeous! I love a good deal, don't you! Put these items on your Black Friday shopping list!

SMASHBOX COSMETICS

Skip the long lines at department stores and still save with Smashbox’s Black Friday Friends & Family deal! Enjoy 20% off orders on Smashbox.com for purchases of $50 or more. To receive the discount, enter the code FRIENDS2012 when checking out. (Discount Dates: November 21^st – November 26^th)

 

LUMENE

In honor of Black Friday, Walgreens is offering 40% off all Lumene products! All good things must come to an end, though. Be sure to head to your Walgreens (or Walgreens.com) by 11:59pm as promotion ends after November 23^rd.

 

 

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Happy Thanksgiving to you from Makeup University

10 Best and Worst Celebrity Perfumes

These days it seems like every celebrity has their own fragrance. Here are the ones that stink -- and the ones that are shockingly wearable

This is a TotalBeauty.com perfume article From Elizabeth Taylor to Justin Bieber, stars everywhere have dipped into the multi-million dollar perfume business. But do any of these scents actually smell good? Our readers did the nose-work for you. See the fragrances that'll wow you -- and the ones that should never be spritzed. See list

THE WORST: NO. 3: WHITE DIAMONDS ELIZABETH TAYLOR PARFUM, $100

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.4

"It's like a granny perfume that has been sitting on the dresser for 40 years."

NO. 2: HARAJUKU LOVERS BABY EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY, $29.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.3

"It smells just like baby oil or baby powder. I realized that buying baby oil would've been so much cheaper. I got tired of it after a week of daily wear because it's a one-note wonder."

NO. 1: M BY MARIAH CAREY EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY, $52.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.7

"This is the worst smelling perfume ever! When I sniffed it, I literally gagged!"

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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! I pray you are well fed, safe and healthy!
 

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5 Tips to Help You Lose that Baby Pooch

Still carrying around that extra baby weight? Whittle your middle with these five quick tips

This is a TotalBeauty.com health tips article It's no surprise that after nine months of pregnancy, your body will show a little extra padding. Though we're not pressuring you to trim down, these tips will help pave the way when you're ready to start working out again. See the mommy-tested tips you need to help you shed the baby weight quickly. Get trimmed now

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Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Your Special Occasion Makeover

See what our experts suggest for three women with three very big events

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article You know when you've got that special occasion coming up -- maybe it's a date, or a job interview, or you're hosting a party -- and you want to look your best but don't know how to make that happen? We gave three women a gorgeous makeover fitting for their special occasion needs. See each woman's before and after looks -- then steal the hair and makeup tips for yourself. See transformations

Hello sweet friends! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I love the holiday season and my family and I are fully expecting a fabulous memory making holiday season of all! I can be so Clark W. Griswold in my holiday expectations-so cheers to you and your family having a love and forgiveness filled season of joy, laughter and memories! For goodness sakes! Take some pictures and post 'em! Now, enjoy this short video I made of my Thanksgiving appetizer recipe!


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