AMA's recap with Carol's Daughter hair care product!

Hi ya Gorgeous!

Happy Monday! I love Mondays.
I've got so much going on today to wrap up fast so I can have the week to get ready for a festive and fun filled Thanksgiving week!

I'm cooking! That turkey is about to be smoked and smothered!

 Speaking of smothered, meet Carol's Daughter Monoi Shampoo, Conditioner, Healing Mask and the Mimosa Honey hair care.

This is the product that I have used to heal my red brown copper hair into my ash brown hair.

I loved having the light hair but it's just too much upkeep!

 Speaking of upkeep-these artists at the American Music Awards had gorgeous hair-and the upkeep!

 The Weekend and Selena Gomez both looked amazing and if I had to guess they had top stylists caring for their hair, and you at home can care for your hair in the same way using this amazing Monoi line from Carol's Daughter!

So I have used the Carol's Daughter products to heal my hair and if it can work for me it can work for you!

SHARE THE JOY OF...
1 USE. 13X LONGER HAIR LIFE. 96% LESS BREAKAGE.*
FOR ANY HAIR TYPE THAT IS DAMAGED, WEAK AND PRONE TO BREAKAGE
This powerful collection promises stronger, longer, invincible hair for over-processed, overheated and over-stressed brittle hair. It’s truly the gold standard of hair repair.

This set contains:

• FREE Monoi Repairing Hair Mask. 2.0 oz
• FREE Monoi Hair Repairing Leave-In Conditioner 4.0 fl oz
• FREE Holiday Gift Box (items not packed inside)
• The Monoi Repairing Sulfate-Free Shampoo helps detangle damaged hair that's prone to tangling while it adds strength back into fryed, fragile strands. 8.5 fl oz
• The Monoi Repairing Conditioner goes straight to work, healing hair to leave it stronger than before so you'll notice fewer snaps and breaks, plus hair that's softer and full of shine. 8.5 fl oz
• The Monoi Repairing Hair Mask is the secret to putting an end to shedding and breakage—in a single use you'll be able to say goodbye to brittle hair and hello to stronger, longer hair. 7.0 oz

PLUS, No Sulfates, No Parabens, No Petroleum, No Mineral Oil, No Artificial Colors

* Based on instrumental results versus control 

Watch for this product in the upcoming Makeup University Holiday Gift Giving Guide.
Trust me when I say that you will NOT go wrong in any choice of Carol's Daughter products that you choose to give for a gift to yourself or to another!

Choose your favorite Carol's Daughter product here!


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

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!














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

Back to School has begun with an interview from Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer of Nickelodeon!

The Perfect Highlights for Your Hair

Confused about what highlights, lowlights, and all the lights in between really mean? Here's what you need to know to choose the best option for you

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair color article Whether your hair is jet black or blonde, there are highlights perfect for your hair color -- you just have to know what to ask for. Here, Marco Pelusi, hair colorist to Hollywood's A-list, explains the ins and outs of getting highlights so you can get the ones that'll be most flattering on you. See tips

The time is here! Back to School is beginning in Arizona and as a preview-I have an interview with Nickelodeon star Kiki from The Fresh Beat Band played by Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer. Enjoy the insights and remember to tune into the show!
Break-out Cuban beauty Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer stars as the vivacious and spunky, guitar playing dancer “Kiki”, in Nickelodeon’s hit live-action musical series, “Fresh Beat Band,” (daily, 1/12c). Recently nominated for “Best Young Actress on a Television Program” by the IMAGEN awards, Yvette will be up against other young Hollywood stars Selena Gomez (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), Bella Thorne (“Shake it Up”) & Victoria Justice (“Victorious”). In addition to her recent successes, she will soon be coming out with a solo album.
On the show, the triple threat plays one of four best friends in a band going to music school, who belt out original songs and solve kid-centric problems every week. On the show she has performed alongside musical heavy weights Justin Bieber and Ne-Yo making her an instant YouTube sensation. With an uncanny mix of girl-next-door sweetness fashion sense and style and magnetic charisma this rising star is poised to become one of the brightest newcomers in Hollywood.

The Miami native who speaks Spanish, French and Italian started playing the violin and piano at only three-years-old, so it’s no surprise this gifted songbird was singing before she could even speak. Yvette began singing and acting professionally from her early teens, appearing in “7th Heaven,” “Guiding Light,” and the stage productions “West Side Story,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “3 Mo’ Divas,” and most recently played the role of Vanessa in Broadway’s Tony Award winning musical “In the Heights.” After attending the University of Miami on an opera scholarship, she took to the stage with the Florida Grand Opera performing in Ireland, Thailand and Japan for royalty and heads of state.

Yvette is currently hard at work in the studio writing and producing songs for her own album which is being compared to a mix of Cee Lo Green and Adele. When not on camera or taking dance classes, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and learning more languages! She is a proud member of the charity Global Green, a national environmental non-profit organization dedicated to foster environmental initiatives.

I had a few questions for the lovely Miss Gonzalez-Nacer and here are her answers-remember to watch The Fresh Beat Band on Nickelodeon! To find your local show times and learn more about the show visit www.nickelodeon.com or her website at http://www.yvettegonzaleznacer.com/www.yvettegonzaleznacer.com/Welcome.html

1. What is your go to brand of makeup when you want to look your best?
"My go-to brand of makeup is MAC. They have the prettiest colors and are so versatile;they work great on camera, on stage and in life!"

2. What would you recommend for a young teen girl looking to start a performance career?
"I think if you are looking to break into the industry, the best thing you can do is to be prepared. Learn as much as you can and always keep honing your skills. That way, when the opportunity comes, you'll be ready."

3. Young girls are watching the character KiKi- what choices do you make to be a positive role model?
"I think it's such an honor to be a role model for young girls. We are all leaders by example and so I always try to do my best, whether it's something as simple as leaving everyone and every where just a little better than you found it, treating everybody with kindness and compassion, not doing drugs or getting drunk or just simply having self-respect."

4. What is the one cosmetic product you don't go a day without?
" I will not go a day without sunscreen!"

5. What is your summer 2011 fragrance?
" I love Pleasures by Estee Lauder."

Special thanks to Yvette for the time and insights into her likes and career. P.S. I love the Pleasures by Estee Lauder scent too! Then again-I pretty much like all perfumes!

Stay tuned for more 'Back to School' style,trends and how to beauty videos!

Remember-you look really gorgeous today!

How to wax yourself at home-a how to video featuring NADS

Quench Your Dry Hair

These 7 expert tips are easy to follow and can revitalize your quenched hair -- stat

This is a TotalBeauty.com dry hair article While we're thankful we can bypass Mother Nature's intended shade for us, coloring our hair also makes it more susceptible to damage. For tips on how to best keep your color-treated hair healthy and lush looking, click below. See tips

Hello Gorgeous!
Nads natural hair removal gel was sent to the blog and I test everything so...here goes!
You don't need heating and it's water rinsable. It's designed for legs, bikini line, arms and underarms. It is dermatologically tested and a natural formula. So here I go waxing my arms.

Note: After the waxing, a few moments later my arms became a bit red and itchy. I really think this is due to my extremely dry skin? I've put some aloe vera gel on it and suspect it will be better real soon!

p.s. Monte Carlo movie coming out soon! Are you a Selena Gomez fan? Come see me on Monday June 13th at Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe. I will be doing a free 'Monte Carlo makeover' for gals of any age from 1-8. I'm keeping the product line a secret so you'll just have to come see who it is for yourself!

p.s.s. Be sure and follow me on Twitter so you don't miss the Tweet with the exact location and makeup brand!
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!