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CC Creams: The New Skin Care Trend

BB creams are so last season. Now there's a new product that's taking the beauty world by storm. Get the lowdown on the latest must-have: CC creams

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care article Big news: There's a hot skin care trend that is just starting to hit shelves. Color correcting creams (better known as CC creams) will minimize blotches and brighten your complexion while giving you other long-term skin care benefits. See what makes the CCs so special. See list

Thymes is offering the opportunity to bring the captivating charm of the forest to your home with the Thymes Wildwood Collection. Starting today through October 15^th, join Thymes on Pinterest on a “Fall Scavenger Hunt” for the chance to win the entire Wildwood Bitter Orange & Cedar Collection!

How to Enter:

•       Create a Pinterest board called "Thymes Fall Scavenger Hunt”

•       Pin pictures to the board that represent the things in the "Pin This" list below

•       You must use the number and description from the "Pin This" list in your description of your pin

What to Pin:

1.       Something you crave in the Fall

2.       A favorite Fall accessory or fashion trend

3.       Something that shows how an Autumn day makes you feel

4.       A favorite Fall activity

5.       A decorative Fall home decor accent

6.       A fragrance note that makes you think of the change in seasons

7.       Something nostalgic

8.       A place to visit in the Fall

9.       A fun Fall craft

10.     A Thymes Bitter Orange & Cedar product you'd like to try

The Prize:

The Grand Prize Winner will receive one of each product in the Thymes Bitter Orange & Cedar Collection. Plus, 5 runners-up will be randomly drawn to win the Bitter Orange & Cedar product they pinned!

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Burt's Bees "Best Kiss Face" contest!

Hairstyle Crash Course: Mastering the 15 Hottest Braids

Get on the braid brigade. See the 15 trendiest styles of the season

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article For those of us with butterfingers, those gorgeous braided updos trending on Pinterest seem impossible. Until now. Instead of resorting to your usual boring ponytail, you too can wear the coolest braids with this expert tutorial. With these pro tips and product recommendations, now even the clumsiest can be a braiding guru. Take braids course

The cult classic Burt’s Bees® Beeswax Lip Balm has been tingling and soothing lips with a minty sensation for over 20 years – naturally! Its all-natural formula contains peppermint oil that lifts spirits and gets you ready to pucker up. So this September, Burt’s Bees invites you to purse those lips and upload your “Best Kiss Face” to the Raise Your Burt’s contest for a chance to become the next Natural Champion of the Beeswax Lip Balm!

 

The Raise Your Burt’s contest (now live!) will name the #1 Beeswax Lip Balm fan—the Natural Champion–the person who cares about living a natural life just as much as Burt’s Bees does. Lip balm lovers can choose between 8 different categories for submission, and most creative entries will be selected for the following prizes*:

 

• 40 semifinalists will win 100 personalized lip balms

 

• The two most passionate of these contestants will be featured in the 2013 Burt’s Bees Lip Balm Campaign

 

• But only the #1 Beeswax Lip Balm fan will become the Natural Champion, winning a weekend extravaganza of pampering, products and a private concert at an eco-friendly, 5-star hotel and spa for himself or herself and three friends!

 

Visit the Raise Your Burt’s tab on the Burt’s Bees Facebook page for more information: http://burtsbees.com/raiseyourburts.

 (*see contest page for a complete listing of prizes and contest rules)

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Tim McGraw SILVER giveaway in time for Valentines plus helping Neighbors Keeper

Our Favorite Movie Makeovers -- Ever

Despite being grown women, we all love a good movie makeover, don't we?

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article You laughed, cried and cheered all in the span of a two-minute makeover montage, so here are 10 of our favorite cinematic transformations. See makeovers

To coincide with the launch of SILVER, Tim McGraw’s new fragrance, Tim has designed a limited-edition belt buckle that benefits his charity, Neighbor’s Keeper, starting January 14, 2011. Housed on http://www.timmcgraw.com/, the public will be able to enter for a chance to win a limited-edition belt buckle. For every entry made, a donation of $1 will be made to Neighbor’s Keeper.
Neighbor’s Keeper was founded by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in 2004 out of their desire to help people in need and encourage the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. Neighbor's Keeper seeks to strengthen communities by contributing to diverse projects with primary emphasis on children's initiatives.

You have a chance to win a limited-edition belt buckle, designed by Tim McGraw! Just visit his website at http://www.timmcgraw.com/ to enter!

And subscribe to this blog and comment to be entered into a chance to win the new Tim McGraw SILVER fragrance from Makeup University.
CONTEST ALERT! READ HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO WIN!

Starting today: all subscribers and comments starting January 11th through January 15th will be entered into the contest. I will pick one winner at random on Sunday and notify them by email. Contest is open to persons 18 years of age or older and will be shipped to an address in the continental United States only.

Goodluck and thanks for subscribing and commenting!

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Win a $50 gift to New York's Covet restaraunt

True/False Hair Quiz

Take this quiz to separate the hair care and styling facts from fiction

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Let's be honest here, we've all had some bad hair days, months and maybe even years. This quiz has the answers to keep you on the good-hair-day track … for good. Take quiz

Hi friends! Here's a gift to help you get over the mid summer slump and beat the heat! Comment why you need a break ! Open to continental U.S., 18 years of age or over, a winner will be picked at random on July 15th and notified by email. Good luck!






Midtown Manhattan is embodied by glass and steel high-rise buildings, loud sirens, and a barrage of yellow taxi cabs cascading up and down Lexington Avenue. It’s hard for New Yorkers to imagine a sanctuary in the midst of all this commotion. Situated in the heart of Manhattan, Covet Restaurant & Lounge blends old world elegance and new world opulence where guests are easily transported the moment they walk through the door. The unassuming façade of Covet belies its impressive, bi-level interior. Presiding over this new chic upscale restaurant and lounge is the man behind Miami ’s nightlife resurgence, Eric Milon and entrepreneur Andre Hnatyszak. This powerhouse team has set a new standard of elegant dining with a world-class menu created by former Bruno Jamais Restaurant Executive Chef John Keller; and has redefined the New York City nightlife experience.



This bi-level venue is part restaurant and part nightclub. “Covet exudes St. Tropez and St. Barth’s glamour,” says Mr. Hnatyszak. “The mix in ambiance is designed for a well-heeled crowd attracting celebrities, models, politicians, foodies, the financial set and fashionistas. It’s where Gordon Gekko meets Devil Wears Prada." The upstairs restaurant can seat approximately 70 patrons and the downstairs nightclub can accommodate close to 300 people until 4am Monday through Saturday. Covet is also the ideal space for private events or parties of any size.

Inspired by the luxe, rustic elegance of the Alpine après ski lodges of St. Moritz , Covet effortlessly blends the best of both worlds: the sophistication and charm of uptown and ultra-sleek vibe of downtown. Covet's main dining room features large Zeppelin chandeliers while the walls are adorned with colorful oil paintings by renowned artist Robert Lambert. Downstairs, haute Alpine coziness is combined with all the amenities New York City chic has to offer, and this is done through the harmonious pairing of distressed wood with embossed "croc-skin" paneling, and chrome accents.
If you are seeking a bevy of young beauties and deep-pocketed bankers, Covet is the perfect after work destination for New Yorkers. The unique and eclectic atmosphere at this Midtown lounge makes it the place to be seen. Its prime location in New York 's business center is one of Covet’s biggest draws as well as the swanky ambiance, world-class DJs, plush couches and exotic drink specials.

Guests’ palettes will be stimulated with a menu of eclectic Asian-Mediterranean cuisine, featuring signature dishes such as Hamachi Duo, Lobster Brulee, and Wild Boar Tenderloin. Famed mixologist Orson Salicetti has created a menu of concoctions at Covet that incorporates sensual ingredients that embody the venue's sophisticated elegance. Offering excess in a glass, Salicetti is shaking things up with the $160 cocktail: The Icarus - includes Louis XIII cognac, which retails for $1,600 a bottle – exclusively at Covet.



Hidden below the main floor, Covet's intimate cocktail lounge stays true to its elegant upscale vibe. The lounge features sounds by resident DJ Evalicious, the famed '90s French-Canadian model discovered by designer Jean-Paul Gaultier. Spinning an eclectic mix of musical genres ranging from electronic pop to indie mashups, her music style stays true to Covet's international influence. For those seeking a little discretion and a retreat from the high-energy crowd, guests can escape into one of the many roped-off enclaves that populate the space.
COVET SAMPLE MENU

Starters
Hamachi Duo

Tartar with wasabi tobiko/ lemongrass-ginger oil

Sashimi with ponzu/ Serrano pepper

$19

Lobster Brulee

Mushroom duxelle/ red chili aioli / chives

$21
Entrees
Black Cod

Gingered edamame puree / baby zucchini and patty pan compote

$26

Grilled Hamachi Steak

Yuzu- Dashi / baby bok choy/ enoki mushrooms

$30

Wild Boar Tenderloin

Agave- Wasabi mustard/ green apple- leek confit/ fingerling sweet potato

$32

Sides
Persian Kale/ Mushroom Fricasse/ Roasted sweet potato fingerlings/ Shanghai Tips/ Asparagus
$7
COVET SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Shaman
Hungarian Paprika / Pineapple Mezcal / Himalayan Salt Rim with Spices
$18

Her Martini
Premium Vodka / Extract Ginger / Aphrodisiac Tea / Covet Sour / Hibiscus Bitters

$19

His Martini
Single Malt Scotch / Black Cardamom Essence / Red Lillet / Fresh Mint / Aphrodisiac Bitters

$19

Cupid

Grain of Paradise Infused Vodka / Aperol Cooked Strawberries / Rosemary Essence

$24
Icarus

House Essence Flambé / Premium Saffron / Louis XIII / Hand Chiseled Ice

$160
About Covet Restaurant & Lounge

Eric Milon and Andre Hnatyszak introduce you to their vision of an elegant evening destination reminiscent of European class blended with New York City sophistication. Covet is comprised of a street level restaurant and a hidden lounge below. The dining room features large Zeppelin chandeliers by designer Marcel Wanders while the walls are adorned with colorful oil paintings by renowned artist Robert Lambert. Tucked a floor below the restaurant, Covet’s intimate cocktail lounge provides guests with impeccable hospitality in an atmosphere that exudes timeless luxury.
Mr. Milon’s previous venues include South Beach ’s The Strand, Prive, The Living Room, Set, all of which have been favorites of Hollywood ’s A-list stars including Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.

Covet is located at 137 E. 55th Street in New York City . The restaurant seats 66 guests and serves dinner Monday through Saturday beginning at 5:30PM. Prices range from $11 - $35 per dish. The full service bar and lounge holds nearly 300 guests and is open until 4AM. Please call 212-223-2829 for dinner reservations.

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Are you the hardest working person?

11 Expert Hair Tricks

Get insider-y secrets from hair gurus on how to get salon-fabulous hair at home

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Follow these expert hair tricks and you'll look like you just walked out of the salon … every time you walk out your front door. Get secrets

Welcome back from the holiday weekend! I sure hope you enjoyed yours as much as I savored mine! There is some info below for entering a contest for the "hardest" working person. I think that moms do the hardest work, so moms; enter the contest! When you think of the hardest working person images of an oil rigger or driving a snow train across frozen tundra may come up, but for me; it's the everyday mom in the home raising kids. If you enter the contest post a link!
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MITCHUM’S HARDEST WORKING PERSON IN AMERICA CAMPAIGN

Mitchum’s First New Campaign since 2005 Asks Men and Women Across the Country to Submit Video Entries to be Named Hardest Working Person in America

Created by Producer/Director Brett Ratner with Documentarians Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan, and Famed Photographer Brigitte Lacombe to Capture the Hardest Working Images

(New York, NY) — Mitchum, the hardest working antiperspirant/deodorant, and Brett Ratner Brands (BRB), director Brett Ratner’s creative content company, announced the launch of Mitchum’s “Hardest Working Person in America” (HWPIA) campaign. The campaign, which kicks off today, will feature a contest designed to find, highlight and reward the hardest working man or woman in the country based on video submissions to the campaign’s site, mitchumhardestworking.com. The American public will vote on which person featured among the top ten finalists will be named, “The Hardest Working Person in America.” The announcement was made today by Alan T. Ennis, CEO of Revlon, Mitchum’s parent company and producer/director Brett Ratner, the creative force behind the campaign.



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