Work It Out Wednesday - Help Is On The Way!

Hi ya Gorgeous!
Welcome to the Work It Out Wednesday!  I've got several juicy helps for you today!

First, there is just a lil bit 'o' time left in the Money Class sign up with Financially Wise Women and Brittney Castro.  The registration period ends this Friday at midnight! Don't miss out!

You can get access to this *FREE* Money Class training series here.   bit.ly/2h7Aurj

To feel mature with your money. Peaceful. And... No more worry! SO NICE!

Here’s what you'll learn:

• WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT budgeting, saving, investing, etc to set a solid foundation for true financial success.
• HOW TO BUST THROUGH THE THREE THINGS THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK from getting started, taking your financial goals to the next level and finally living that life you have been dreaming about!
• THE REAL AND DO-ABLE TOTAL FRAMEWORK for practical, actionable financial success both short term and long term.

Brittney and I really wanted to get this info out there and help as many people as we could!

If you're ready to rock, Brittney and I are so excited to help you know what it takes to feel confident about your finances, get out of debt, save up for that dream home or vacation, or whatever your little heart desires.

This is a limited time free training so Brittney won't keep them up very long.  Click here to learn more!  bit.ly/2h7Aurj

Second, this Friday, on September 29th at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST, I'm teaching a free webinar on the fastest way to get wedding ready.  Log in details are below.  See you there and if you can't make it, there will be a recording for you to access also.

Topic: The Fastest Way to Be Bridal Beauty Ready for Your Wedding

Time: Sep 29, 2017 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (US and Canada)

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/4990142704

Or iPhone one-tap :
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    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location)：
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    Meeting ID: 499 014 2704
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 ...and finally....

Brides, have you seen DiY Bridal Makeup yet?

 

This is where my 20+ years of specialty makeup experience can help YOU!  If you hired me personally to do your wedding makeup, just like several hundred other brides, you would pay $297 per hour.
But with these videos you can work with me for about $5 bucks per video! I’m ready to work with you to get the results you need.  I’ll be sharing secrets on how to maximize your bridal beauty on a minimal budget.
These videos are PERFECT for anyone who has a dream for a beautiful wedding day.

 Phew! I sure hope these help you today!

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How to video: Do it yourself evening bridal makeup

Do You Know Your Summer Beauty Style?

This quiz has the answers to which celeb beauty look will work best on you

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty tips article Are you into the whole dramatic, smoky eye thing or do you barely make it out of the house with mascara on? Our quiz will point you to your celeb summer beauty icon and suggest wallet-friendly products you can use to get her look. Take quiz

Brides! Do it yourself bridal makeup for weddings in the evening! You can do a simple bridal eye makeup and use darker colors and bolder lips to create a glamorous "I do" look. Follow along in the video!




Special thanks to Josh Taylor of Shutternaut photography for his amazing video help!
Shout outs and snaps to my model Molly!
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LuMesh Lipgloss with lipstick coverage-get some!

Hottest Hairdos For Hot Summer Nights

Steal these smokin' celeb hairstyles

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Expert hairstylist gives us the scoop on three hot, Hollywood-inspired looks and tells how you can easily recreate them. See hairstyles

It's the Memorial Day weekend and for those of you who are staying home, or going to the beach or brides if you are going to your destination wedding even if you are doing Arizona weddings, this lipgloss with lipstick like coverage is so much fun! Awesome coverage!

So it's called LuMesh, and it comes in a tube, with doe foot, has a mirror on the side of the package and the best part is you get alot of pigment with a glossy shine and it wears without feathering. Even in the sweaty Arizona heat! Now, as I travel about, I'll report back how it does in humidity. If you want to get some and try it and tell me how it performs in your area, comment how you love it! You can find stores on the main website www.lumesh.com

Some details about the gloss and why you may like it as much as I do:

• it's a blend of botanicals, has vitamin E and natural emollients
• it's fragrand and flavor free
• doesn't feel sticky and promotes a plump looking lip

This is perfect for on the go moms, business women, students and brides to busy celebrating the wedding to keep touching up the lips!

Enjoy and stay safe this busy Memorial Day weekend.

p.s. speaking of Memorial Day, just how grateful are you for the service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the United States of America? If you pass a veteran, or an active duty soldier, be sure and tell them how much you appreciate them. Better yet, if you see a mom of a soldier, tell her thank you for raising such an amazing son or daughter! Thanks!
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How to video: 3 easy steps to eyebrow makeup

Want Salon Perfect Hair? Get It Here

Follow these expert tricks to getting healthy, shiny hair -- without stepping foot into a salon

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article You don't have to drop $60 on a blow out to get bouncy, commercial-worthy hair. All you need are a few hard working products and a little know-how. See tips

Goodmorning gorgeous! It's Monday and that means a brand new how to video on how to style your eyebrows. For brides, this is a must for your wedding day photos! For the rest of us, it's easy once you learn this simple 3 step technique to makeup your eyebrows to frame your eyes. All you need is an angled brush, and some eyeshadow that matches your brow color...or...in the color you want them to be. Enjoy the video!

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Brides: teeth whitening & veneers for the wedding?

Best Hair for Your Big Day

Browse these bridal hairstyles to find one that's a match made in heaven for your dress

This is a TotalBeauty.com wedding hairstyles article Celeb hairstylist from the Frederic Fekkai salon in Los Angeles gives us the scoop on which classic, boho, modern and romantic 'dos work best with certain gowns. See hairstyles

Gals, the proms are winding down, and bridal season is still in full gear. I am taking a few bridal clients through the month of May, so if you are in the greater Phoenix area, email me your dates and I'll send the rates!

One of the challenges I get on the day of the wedding while getting a bride ready is she will ask me about her skin: and some "spot" or wrinkle that could have totally been erased and taken care of had she started treating it six weeks ago.

I share this now because if you are an Arizona bride about to get married and have the wedding of your dreams please put the time into your skin while there is still time to get some maintenance work if you need it!

The same goes for your bridal smile! The wedding photos of a bride and groom are going to last and last just like the blue eyeshadow on some bridal eyes in weddings during the 70's. Here's some teeth bleaching and smile whitening tips from an expert, enjoy!
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Trying to figure out what is real and what is fantasy in the world of cosmetic dentistry can be a challenge, and Manhattan cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Entin has answered some of the common misconceptions about the practice of teeth whitening:



True or False? The Truth About Teeth Whitening


All teeth whitening gels are not the same

· TRUE: Not all whitening gels are the same. Even though most of them contain carbamide peroxide ("bleaching agent") they differ in the percentage of it used in a particular gel. Percentages can range from 5% to 45% or even more.



All teeth can be whitened equally

· FALSE: The thicker the enamel layer of the teeth, the better is the whitening result. Most tooth stains are divided into two categories: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic stains are those that are within the chemical structure of the tooth itself – they cannot be bleached. Extrinsic stains are the result of outside staining like coffee, smoking, and red wine. Those stains can be bleached, so ask your dentist what kind of discoloration you have before you start a whitening procedure



I have to get the strongest gel so that my teeth can get whitest

· FALSE: You should consult your dentist for the proper strength of the gel. This should be done to avoid harming the teeth



Whitening toothpastes can bleach teeth

· MAYBE: Whitening toothpastes can bleach the teeth but only to an extent. Dr. Entin recommends that they be used in combination with whitening gel



Veneers, crowns, and tooth colored fillings will be whitened just like my teeth

· FALSE: All of the above are made from porcelain or resin composite and they cannot be bleached



Tooth whitening can have side effects

· TRUE: There can be side effects if the proper instructions are not followed. There is increase in sensitivity, gingival burning, in some cased pulpitis (inflammation of the nerve and pulp inside the tooth). However, all of that can be avoided by consulting a dentist prior to the whitening process and strictly following your dentist's instructions.



Dental insurance will pay for teeth whitening

· FALSE: Most insurance companies do not cover teeth whitening because it is considered to be a cosmetic procedure. Procedures like that are not covered most of the time



Whitening kits given by the dentist are the same as the ones purchased over the counter



· False: Over the counter kits contain a less active bleaching ingredient than the ones provided by the dentist, therefore it takes more time to whiten the teeth with over the counter kits



Once my teeth are whitened, they will stay white forever

· False: On average, tooth whitening can last six months, depending also on lifestyle habits like consumer foods and beverages that can stain the teeth


About Dr. Michael Entin, DDS

Dr. Michael Entin, DDS is a graduate of The New York University College of Dentistry, class of 2000. As of 2001 he has been in private practice in New York City. Dr. Entin is a Lumineer Certified Dentist and specializes in cosmetic dentistry. He attained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry from Brooklyn College. Dr. Entin opened his first practice in Brooklyn in 2001, and opened a second practice in Manhattan in 2008. For more information, please visit www.lumineersNY.com.

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Brides: resources for you!

2010 Beauty Breakthroughs

See the latest and greatest in beauty technology

Find out which advances in the cosmetic industry are rocking our world. Then, see all the great products that have these beauty-boosting ingredients in them. See breakthroughs

Spring is in the air and it's wedding time! In Arizona, it's a busy time for weddings because by June it's sweaty hot, July is not even an option, August is an option if you wear medical grade anti-perspirant and need a really cheap deal on hotels and come September it begins to be bridal season again with October and November being busy times for brides and grooms to say "I do"!

There are many wedding shows happening through out the greater Phoenix area right now, and to help you find the right resources visit www.theknot.com and click on the local link. If you need help with your beauty the webiste is full of Q & A's along with forums to help guide you to what you are looking for.

When it comes to beauty and your wedding day, you will want to get the right tools and products- try looking on www.theknot.com partner websites such as www.endlessbeauty.com for more help. Afterall, sometimes a magazine's info can be outdated by time it hits the stands and gets into your wedding planning hands.

Personally, I think the best wedding rule of thumb is to keep it simple, for all those involved. When it comes to your makeup, looking like you with a little more definition and a touch more contouring will photograph well and have a timeless look in your photos.

Good luck and have fun planning your wedding and try the resources! I do bridal makeup workshops and speaking engagements so you never know, I just may see you at a bridal show!
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Beauty breakthroughs: like Skindinavia spray moisturizer

2010 Beauty Breakthroughs

See the latest and greatest in beauty technology

Find out which advances in the cosmetic industry are rocking our world. Then, see all the great products that have these beauty-boosting ingredients in them. See breakthroughs

Oh how I love a new invention or new technology in beauty! Somethings, like the battery powered mascara never quite find a niche to call home in the marketplace and then other products do!

Today's beauty bubble is really neat, but before you click over I want to share with you about Skindinavia's newest goody in the line up-they have a new spray moisturizer with spf 8. It's lightweight, so far it hasn't clogged up and not sprayed, it's easy to apply before makeup and I have applied it after makeup and it didn't make my liquid smear, but over mineral powder it made dots that had to be blended in with my purse kabuki.

Here in Arizona, it would be good to see the spf bumped up a bit though an 8 is better than nothing.

You may remember that Skindinavia makes temperature sensitive setting makeup spray- such as the Bridal for wedding days, the Dance! for active makeup nights, and Cool flash for hot summer days. I love the formulations that I have tried and tested on my self, and clients.

To learn more about Skindinavia and get your own spray moisturizer, visit www.skindinavia.com

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Hair helps for your prom or wedding courtesy of 2010 Winter Olympics!

Asian Celebrities Show Off Gorgeous Makeup Looks (Learn How to Get 'Em)

From Sandra Oh to Lucy Liu, these celebrities know how to play up their Asian beauty

One thing all Asian women do have in common? The ability to look absolutely stunning. These stars show off their radiant skin, pouty lips, flirty lashes and smoldering eyes, and here we'll give you the scoop on the makeup techniques they use. See looks

*Goody is giving away a free set of Stay Put Ponytail holders! See below to get yours!*

It is sad to not have the anticipation of watching the 2010 Winter Olympic games in the evening now. My son and I really enjoyed sitting down together to watch and cheer on our favorite athletes. Well, the Olympics may be over, but some style secrets of theirs are still here! Below are some hair helps for you whether you are getting ready for prom or your a bride preparing for a wedding. Enjoy!
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America went for the gold these Olympic Games…and the silver and bronze! The talented and inspiring ladies of Team USA, Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso helped America win more medals than any other country, and did it with style. America edged out the competition with a total of 37 medals!

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The Goody ColourCollection and StayPut Collection are available at leading food, drug and mass market retailers.

The Goody Foreign Exchange Collection is available at Target.

To get your free set of Olympic Goody style StayPut Ponytail holders comment on this post about your favorite 2010 Winter Olympic athlete and their style! This promotion runs from March 2nd -March 17th when a winner will be drawn at random and notified by the email used in the comment. The prize will be mailed out USPS. Good luck, go comment and go for gold!

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Smart Cover? Smart idea!

19 Amazing Eyeliners for Less than $10

It's true! You can get gorgeous liner for way cheap

Before you shell out a bunch of cash on makeup for those holiday parties, check out this roundup of the best eyeliners under $10. There are tons of shades and types, from pencils to liquids, so there's no reason you can't get the look you want for cheap. See eyeliners

That's my foot and it has two tattoos, well, technically I have three tattoos there but that is another story for another time.  Below I'm doing a simple and easy tattoo cover up with Smart Cover. It's made from the same ladies who were part of Dermablend getting started.

This is the kit and it comes with all these pieces! Including a color corrector and three shades of beige to help select the right color to cover with.

Now a very informative instruction and product description pamphlet is included in the kit.  There are great tutorials and more info on the home page http://www.smartcover.com/

I think the greatest thing they did for the consumer is include the flat tip synthetic brush in the kit.  It is great for feathering the edges to smooth them into the skin.  Here is a step by step on how I did it so you can do it too!  

Step 1: Start with a clean dry foot or piece of skin. Make sure the skin is free of any lotions that can inhibit the Smart Cover from binding to the skin.

Step 2. Apply a thin layer of the Smart Cover Color Corrector. Apply several thin layers at a time, letting the product dry in between layers.  It's better to apply a little at a time and build up to the desired thickness and coverage than have to back peddle out of a sloppy glop of product.

Step 3. Choose your shade of color to cover with: I used the stick of Neutral Beige. I warmed up the stick on the back of my hand, and then made several light strokes over the top of the Color Corrector. Then I used the synthetic flat tipped brush that is included in the kit to lightly feather and blend the edges of the Neutral Beige into the skin.

Step 4. I let it dry a bit, feathered and blended some more, applied a little bit more of the Neutral Beige and then blended a bit more til it was nearly gone on the edges. This entire process took under 10 minutes and that included the picture taking.

This is the finished looked. The only thing left to do before putting this foot into a shoe is to lightly dust the top of the foot with some translucent powder.

I hope this helps you if you ever need to cover dark circles, a tattoo ( oh the horror!) a spot of melasma, bruise or pimple.

Remember: you are beautiful!

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Freeman revitalizing foot scrub: lemon & sage = yummy!

10 Best Products for Sensitive Skin

See the products that treated our readers' delicate skin best

Say buh bye to breakouts and irritation from beauty products. We've got the scoop on all of the best products for sensitive skin -- everything from cleansers to foundations. See products

No. 10: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Mascara, $7.95

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

"The first mascara I have ever used that did not bother my eyes …"

No. 9: Olay Gentle Foaming Face Wash, $4.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.6

"When you have super sensitive skin, it is nice to know you can trust …"

No. 8: Bare Escentuals i.d. bareMinerals Blush, $18

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.9

"Like many people I have hypersensitive skin and this is the ONLY blush …"

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

Alert! Prom gals and brides! Future beach bunnies too! If you are going to look your best you need to start planning now. Please plan ahead! If good food takes time to prepare, so does good beauty!

The pedicure is an integral part of a beauty routine and whether you choose to do your own or go to the salone is up to you, but the maintenance in between is all you!

I tried this sample of Freeman bare foot revitalizing foot scrub in the lemon & sage scent before I started my HCG diet.

It's so lovely! Clean smelling, soft pumice grit for gently exfoliating your feet, knees and elbows.  And my personal recommendation is if you live in Arizona, or are over the age of 21 you should use this on your hands too as an ashy knuckle softener.

I liked how it removed dry scaly looking skin while moisturizing.  Here's some details from their website, so don't just take my word for it!

There is one more great thing you should know: Freeman products are widely available at Walmart, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, pretty much any discount beauty aisle near you so staying gorgeous will be easy and affordable!
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This revitalizing foot scrub energizes your feet while exfoliating rough, dry patches on soles and heels. Lemon and Sage help to reduce perspiration and L-Arginine helps to improve circulation and blood flow. Tea tree oil helps soothe and relax tired feet.

Usage: Massage on feet, focusing on heels and rough areas.
Recommend: Use as needed
Size: 5.3 fl. oz.

Price: $3.99

 
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Brides, are you eloping or embarking on a destination wedding?

Then take Sothy's with you!

I have two travel packs, perfect for the plane, the train or the automobile to introduce new fans of this French skin and body care plus cosmetics line to!

The Sothy's wide product line ranges from face and body, to sun and prestige anti-aging care plus makeup and a mens line.

For more than 60 years, Sothy's has been keeping value and professional expertise hand in hand. There is a New York flagship store and spa that you can visit personally, or ,

just land on their website http://www.sothys-usa.com/

Today's weddings are changing, fast! Just like the economy!

The trend used to be to " keep up with the Jones's" and have an over the top, one of a kind, party mixed with a wee bit of nuptials.

Now the $32,000 average wedding for the average bride and groom has not completely gone by the wayside, though more couples are opting for alternatives, such as eloping or a destination wedding.

This is more cost efficient, still a memory maker, a touch more intimate and focuses more on the marriage and less on the party reception.

Popular spots to marry are on cruise ships which offer all inclusive packages ( I have found by personal investigation and by reports from brides who did it that there is very little wiggle room to negotiate with their already planned packages when it comes to cost, but there is space to negotiate more choice inside the package they offer.)or destination resorts such as Sandals or Club Med.

A great resource for you to peruse through would be the website http://www.destinationweddings.com/ They focus on putting all the details together for you, and it allows you to pick and choose every aspect of the wedding, travel, adding a honeymoon so basically all you do is bring the groom and your dress! Awesome!

So, back to Sothy's. Today's bride needs pampering and this is the line to try for great skin care with positive results. Here's a little blurb about who they are from their website:

"In 1946, Sothys was a beauty institute in Paris, where a list of exclusive customers enjoyed fine French products created by Dr. Hotz, a medical biologist.
In 1966, the Mas family acquired the Sothys Institute, already installed on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris. Mr. Bernard Mas, Chairman, then decided to add to the beautiful Sothys range and increase its availability.
Mr. Mas devoted himself to setting up distinctive export markets for Sothys products. From then on, Sothys became a family concern with an international vocation."

I love a family business, don't you?

**To get your hands on my two travel packs of skin care: 1 is for dry skin and 1 is for the body

Please send an email with your name, contact info, and bridal destination with date of the nuptials! Then answer these questions:

1. What year was Sothy's introduced to the United States?

2. What types of products do they offer?

3. Where can you get more Sothy's?

Good luck and congratulations on your wedding!

If you want to take me on the cruise to do your makeup, great, if not, pick up a copy of my bridal makeup book. It's the perfect size for travel and simple enough to read on the plane over and be an expert by time you touch down.

For my Arizona brides: stop by for a personal coaching session to get your wedding day look, or attend a bridal workshop!

Bridal Makeup DIY Style: How To Take Control of Your Wedding Day Beauty for brides who would rather spend the money on cake