Victoria Secrets Fashion Show roundup

A DIY Manicure That Will Actually Last?

We finally know how to make your mani chip-free and flawless for ten days. Keep reading to see our secret

This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article Gel nail polish is all the rage … and for good reason. It not only gives your nails a sleek shine, but it also lasts longer than traditional polish, keeping chips and cracks at bay for up to two weeks. But perfection comes with a price and frequent trips to a manicurist can quickly add up. That's why we tried out the Sally Hansen at-home gel manicure kit to see if it's possible to get a salon-worthy manicure at home. Is it worth the effort? Click through to find out! Get started

It is my humble opinion that at the Victoria Secrets Fashion Show that aired on CBS December 4th, that Bruno Mars stole the show. Yes, Rihanna looked beautiful and sang nicely, and Justin Bieber did put on a nice dance show, but the soulful funk and roll of Bruno Mars and his band stole the show!

Now I did a wee recap of the show in this video and demonstrate the 3 things you need to get a Victoria's Secret model look.

1. Winged liner and shadow
2. Large voluminous beachy waves rolled back
3. Watch the video to see!

Products used:
John Frieda 1 1/4" barrel ionic curling iron
Clairol Professional gel
Clairol Professional Leave In Conditioner
Clairol Professional Volumizing Mousse

Jessie's Girl nail polish in Fools Gold
Jessie's Girl Mineralized Baked Powder eye shadow in Plum Frost
Jessie's Girls  eye dust
Jessie's Girls Liquid Glass lip gloss in Lip Lock
Jessie's Girl Lip Liner in Naked
Julie G nail polish in Ornament

Avon Super Drama Mascara in black
Veil Cosmetics concealer in light

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Teen Choice Awards: Nina wins the award and for looking fresh!

Got Dried-Out Summer Hair? You Need This First-Aid Kit

See the products and expert tips that'll help you get past any summer hair woe

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article From laying out by the pool to frolicking in the salty waves all summer, your hair probably took quite a beating -- and it shows. If you're left with tangled, frizzy, and dry hair, consider this your hair's ultimate first-aid kit. With these step-by-step tutorials and great product recommendations, you'll be able to restore your hair to its former shine and glory in no time. See tips

Hello Gorgeous! Nina Dobrev won a Teen Choice Award for the Vampire Diaries and she looked beautiful and fresh at the award ceremony. I am not sure what she used for makeup: but, if it were me: I would have used on her: 1. Sue Devitt beauty foundation 2. Sue Devitt beauty gel bronzer 3. Laura Mercier mascara in bordeaus 4. Avon Glimmersticks eyeliner from Hawaiian Shores collection 5. Laura Mercier eye shadow in Shell 6. Vincent Longo lip gloss in capri bronze Gorgeous! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

LUSH Golden Wonder for European MTV Awards w/Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jessie J

Hot Date Night Makeover

Got a hot date but no makeup to match? See how to get the perfect hair and makeup for the occasion

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article You've got a date this Friday night. Once you've figured out what you guys will do (Drinks? Dinner? Movie?) you'll face another dilemma: How will you do your makeup and hair? Don't worry -- we've got you covered. Check out this makeover video to get your perfect date night look now. Watch video

MTV European Music Awards have wrapped in Belfast Northern Ireland and Bieber has won. Again. Need to give a vegan lip tint or relax in a bath after a busy award show, LUSH has it!











I would have like to have been in Belfast, Northern Ireland today to enjoy the award show but alas-I was busy here at home.
Justin Bieber won for best male, Lady Gaga won for best female and Katy Perry won for best live act.
The MTV EMA show featured a performance by Jessie J who was a presenter at the show.

I think after all that goes into preparing for an award show that these celebrities need some LUSH handmade cosmetics!


Holiday gift giving has started-and if you want to impress someone or give a gift that is memorable and keeps giving, LUSH Golden Wonder bath bomb has a secret inside-you have to get one and wash to find out what it is!




The LUSH Snow Fairy shower gel is a luxurious fruity and sparkly bath treat-it goes great with Katy Perry's pink hair!














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Teen Choice Awards host Miley Cyrus-inspired look with Milani

Cheap Makeup Swaps

You don't always have to shell out the big bucks for quality products -- these drugstore imitations of high-end faves are proof

This is a TotalBeauty.com budget products article Who doesn't love a good deal? We appreciate bargains just as much as the next gal, which is why we hit up one of our favorite makeup artists for drugstore picks that are practically exact duplicates of high-end brands. Start saving by checking them out here. See swaps

This is the lovely Miss Sapphyre my model for the Teen Choice Awards video and upcoming Back to school style video. Thank you Sapphyre!

Hey! Teen Choice Awards are coming up real soon! Miley Cyrus is hosting along with Justin Bieber. I personally would like to see Miley makeup more bold with color and less the same old same old black rimmed smokey eyes with clear lips. So, I made a video. Enjoy!


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TEEN WEEK is here! Proactiv kicks it off!

10 Daring Haircuts for Summer

Are you ready for something new? Check out these 10 bold haircuts

This is a TotalBeauty.com haircut article With the weather heating up, now's the best time to get a shorter 'do. Our mentality here at Total Beauty? Go bold or go home. Take a look at these hot new cuts and get inspired. See cuts

It's TEEN WEEK on the blog and YouTube channel!
Get ready because all week long I am celebrating teens!
This week the blog is focusing on teen:
skin, makeup, hair, style and health!

So I am happy to be jump starting TEEN WEEK with Proactiv! The 3 step system is amazing for clearing up
blemishes and acne fussy skin.
It's working right now for celebrities Justin Bieber and Katy Perry, plus my model in these photos!

Acne can be caused by a hormonal imbalance and that goes for both girls and guys.

That's why around your T.O.M. (time of the month) your skin breaks out more than normal.

In the first picture-Ms. Model has a few breakouts and begins using the 3 Step System by Proactive.
In the second picture, it's only been one day and already the redness is fading and the swelling has gone down considerably.
I was so impressed by the product! Here's a little bit more about Proactive from their website on how Proactiv® works

"The acne cycle starts invisibly, below the skin's surface, weeks before a blemish breaks out. That's why Proactiv is designed to attack acne "proactively"—delivering the right combination of medicines and skin-care agents, in the right order and concentrations, to help control the acne cycle before breakouts occur. If you have acne, Proactiv is the key to a clear complexion."
You can order the products online from their website, they are regularly featured on QVC (http://www.qvc.com/) and I've seen mall kiosks that sell it. So, get started today and feel better about your skin and yourself!

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got2b: Ultra Glued-kid tested & approved

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So here we open the got2b Ultra Glue for a hair style to wear to kindergarten.

We have the other version of this got2b hair product that is more like a glue consistency-though this product is truly a gel.

You know, Mancub and I are a team and so far in his five years he is the hardest working baby in beauty. He is willing to test all the hair products, nail polishes and at this age, some makeup.
If it looks like Mancub is growing a Bieber, he is! I hope he will let it grow longer, but it's still so hot here than when he plays soccer it just gets to be a big drippy mess.
Below are the before and after pictures: for the most part the Ultra Glue held up under the Arizona 101 degree heat and some humidity and the busy activities of a Kindergarten class!

Get your got2b products at any Walmart, Target or drugstore retailer!
Before ..... and..... After!

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Oprah Friday's Live from Radio Music City Hall...watch for a performance by Christina Aguilera

Koh Gen Do liquid mineral foundation test

Younger Looking Skin from Head-to-Toe

Learn the importance and the how-tos of your anti-aging routine

This is a TotalBeauty.com body article This guide includes everything from the best anti-aging body products to post summer skin repair to secrets to a younger looking body. See guide

Hello! The fast is going really good and there is still time to get your prayer requests in! I'm busy
with so many amazing products to test! This line is featured in Barney's New York and Beverly Hills or you can get it online at their website www.kohgendocosmetics.com

I'm testing one side of my face, the left as you are looking at the photo, with just the foundation.

On the right side of my face as you look at the photo is the yellow primer and green primer.

The yellow will help under eye circles and the green is to help tone down redness while evening out skin tone.

What I find most interesting about the green primer is that it's very similiar to a favorite product of mine from Lorac but the Koh Gen Do has more spreadability and blends a bit easier.

That's one challenge with the Lorac product is that though it's amazing coverage you have to
work quick before it dries a chalky streak on your face!

I use a large foundation brush, but if you prefer a sponge which in my camp soaks up product and wastes while harboring bacteria-use a sponge. If you prefer to use clean fingers-well then do that!

I have several synthetic brushes in a variety of sizes to apply foundations and concealers as well as primers.

You really want a clean brush/finger/sponger per product! I am blending the yellow primer under my eye and the green primer all over the nose/cheek/chin/jaw area.

After it sets a moment, which really was about a minute til it was tacky dry on my face-I choose a foundation shade and blend it over the 2 primers.

This may seem like a lot of work but in reality takes a little bit of time for a big payoff. If you don't want to do this for everyday, definately keep the primer options on hand in your beauty drawer for photos
or any important functions!

I don't think my lighting is the best here, would have been better to climb up the extremely hot attic filled with icky spider webs and who knows what to get the T stand lights and have a direct beam onto my face to see a true reading of the product finishes. I apologize for my lazy self and lack of adventure to battle the attic for this post.

Okay, I've selected a Koh Gen Do liquid mineral foundation and applied a thin coat with the foundation brush.
You can compare the two sides of my face: the photo where one tube is shown only has that product on the face. On my right side where I am holding the three tubes is where I have blended yellow and green primers as well as the foundation.

After all was said and done, I set both sides with my favorite powder from Makeup Forever and went to the grocery store to see if anyone noticed...or would say anything. They did not and it doesn't matter because either way I like the finishes but prefer the side with the primers on.
You be the judge! Congrats to my beauty product giveaway winners-prizes are going in the mail this week!
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p.s. Remember to tune into Oprah today for some Justin Bieber and America's Most Talented Kids...wow, I can still hardly believe that Oprah is going off the air. It's kind of like when Arsenio Hall went off too. *sigh*

Have a "Hissyfit"! You'll enjoy it

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Get skin and hair tips galore on how to be your most touchable self

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article After following these tips, he'll want to put his hands all over your body and run his fingers through your hair. Get tips

Oh the days of summer are here! It's hot in Arizona, a wee bit humid and slightly windy too! I did alot of swimming over the Mother's day weekend and my skin is dry from the sun and from the chlorine. Though, to my delight I had a sample of the Hissyfit Body Double which is an anti-aging body moisturizer. It's thick, rich, smoothes into the skin and most importantly took care of the ashy alligator look of my dry arms!

What I like best is that the sunscreen is high and dual spectrum which you don't normally find. The combination is perfect for Arizona skin you're in because we get sun sideways and need to be covered in protection. Try some and enjoy it! Below are some notes from the Hissyfit website.

anti-aging body moisturizer + SPF


• What is it?
Body Double is an advanced natural body lotion that provides intense hydration, beautiful fragrance and SPF 30+ broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection.

• Why should you use it?
Skincancer is a concern for everyone at all ages. Body Double is a beautiful moisturizer with sun protection that is perfect for daily use. It pampers, protects and hydrates precious skin while helping fight the effects of environmental aging. The scent is a delicate blend of Vanilla, Almond, Orange and Grapefruit.

• Benefits:
- SPF 30+- Long lasting hydration- Extracts of soothing Aloe and anti-aging Australian Daisy, cehami (centipedia cunninghamii)
• Directions:
For best moisturizing results apply Body Double immediately after bathing (shower or bath). For maintenance of sun protection Body Double should be applied at regular intervals throughout the day.

Now, if you need a reason to watch tv today, remember that Oprah is having a show featuring Justin Bieber and Charice to discover the "most talented kids". Well, after this past weekends singing sensations brought by my son, maybe I should audition him?
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Makeover your man crew hits the streets!

Quiz: Do You Have the Right Anti-Aging Tools?

See which skin care products you should be using, like, now

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article It's sometimes hard to know which anti-aging products are right for you and your skin. But … this trusty quiz will give you customized results for which ones to stock up on. Take quiz

Hey moms with sons getting ready to graduate from college, high school, out of the eight grade or in my case, just movin' on up from Pre-K to K. I know that lately we have been focusing on moms and celebrating everything they do, which literally, is; everything! Though today I wanted to touch base on an area that may not include Bieber mania for our young men graduating and moving on. So I have included a link and some info that may help you today on the Orpah show. Tune in if you can to learn a bit about current modern day manscaping.
Get advice on men's fashion and more from Tim Gunn and Carson Kressley. Wave goodbye to dreadlocks, scrubs and that caveman look! The Oprah Show "make over my man" crew strikes again. http://www.oprah.com/showinfo/Oprahs-Make-Over-My-Man-Crew-Strikes-Again
Now the videos can be seen on the website so if you miss the show, do your research later.
**Now it's time to highlight a product that may help the men or boys in your life, because truly, now is the time to start practicing good grooming habits, no need to wait til out of college!

The product line "Hey Dude" is a fun, young and hip line created for a man's textured skin, oil and beard. Here's a wee bit about the line:
"Supplying today’s men with the products they need to look and feel great is new male grooming company, Hey Dude Skin Care. The company offers a premium line of products that are designed to give the modern man the essential tools to combat the natural effects of aging and external conditions affecting his skin.

Made from high quality organic ingredients like hyaluronic acid and essential nutrients, Hey Dude Skin Care products perform the most vital of functions to help a man protect, repair, and maintain his skin.
For more info visit the website: http://www.heydudeskincare.com/

Remember to post your Mother's day comments to get your Phyto-C giftset for mom!

Remember: you are beautiful!
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