MOVEMBER: Men's health month-shave ready with Shave Well

The Best Diet Foods at 7-Eleven

Avoid the unhealthy pitfalls at your next pit stop with these dietitian-approved tips

This is a TotalBeauty.com weight loss diets article In an ideal world, you wouldn't eat on the go. In the real world, picking up some snacks at the quickie mart is inevitable. So what do you do when you make a pit stop and your only options are fat bombs like the Slurpee machine and that evil nacho cheese drip? Remember these tips. See tips

Holy fog free mirrors Batman!
ShaveWell really works! Now-it's still Movember-the month of November dedicated to men growing mustaches or any form there of to support the health of men-that could be prostate cancer screenings, heart check ups and simple health physicals. No matter what you do men-let November be a month that you get an annual physical-or colonoscopy. Dr. Oz did it-so can you! Now-get your ShaveWell mirror now, so that on December 1st-if you need to shave, you will have a shower prepped face ready to shave!
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Brides & Grooms a destination wedding awaits

The Best Eczema-Relief Products

From creams to cleansers, these products truly helped soothe eczema-stricken skin

Whether you have sort-of-itchy, dry skin or out-of-control eczema, readers say these products offer the best relief and, if you're lucky, will keep you out of the doctor's office. See products

No. 10: Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Lotion, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.5

"Within about 5 days of using this on his face, the heavy dry spots were …"

No. 9: Vaseline Cocoa Butter Smoothing Body Butter, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

"This product is both moisturizing and soothing to my very sensitive skin …"

No. 8: Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

"This is the best stuff for skin problems, irritants. It is exactly what it …"

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What a great way to celebrate your special day by having a destination wedding! I know that there are amazing memories to be made in a period style dress such as these and a short trip to your local renaissance faire. 

Yesterday I wrote about the different types and styles of timeless beauty that I saw while visiting the Arizona Renaissance faire and today I wanted to let you know that if you are looking for a unique and creative way to hold your wedding yet have it feel worlds away, this may be for you!

The day that As You Wish photographer Brandy Caldwell and I were at the faire to do the Jennifer Lopez "Aint It Funny" video inspired gypsy photoshoot there was a wedding going on right next to us! The lush green landscape, and multi-colored tents along with magnificiently detailed costumes and props made the wedding look like the Robin Hood Prince of Thieves movie with Kevin Costner.

There are many packages available and can be customized to a bride and grooms individual wedding needs. I spoke with Linda, the Arizona wedding coordinator and she said that there is still time to hold your nuptials at the Faire during March 2010. You elopers go for it! Call Linda! The gorgeous bridal costumes can be purchased from a Faire vendor or borrowed from the Faire's closet.

As a bride getting ready for this ancient time period in a destination style wedding, if I were doing your hair and makeup I would say:

1. Sheer foundation with a light dusting of HD powder for pictures

2. Lip stain and cheeks in a rosy shade and a clear gloss over the top

3. Simple two toned shadows for a more authentic time period look. Light on the eyeliner and mascara. In fact, I would put on a set of demi whispies and seal them with a sheer mascara.

4. Plaited hair! If you have enough length to braid your hair, I would do simple braids that braid together to make a plaiting effect. Throw on a veil and go get married girl!

Keep your nails simple and french tipped or sheer bridal pink to stay true to the merry old England 1800's feel.

Special thanks to Linda and Sanja at the Arizona Renaissance Faire for their gracious help with this story. All images are courtesy of Brandy Caldwell of As You Wish Photography. http://www.asyouwishphoto.net/

Remember: you are beautiful!
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In honor of the Waste Management PHX Open PGA tour stop this week: free

Dear fellow Mulligan'ers & fans of the Phoenix Thunderbirds as well as the newly named "Waste Management" Phoenix Open PGA tour stop:

This week has already gotten off to a great and adventurous start!  The weather is partly cloudy with high chance of rain with winds and it's so unlike Arizona!

Don't let it scare, just put on your rain boots, pick up a poncho and head on out for amazing PGA golf talent and of course, The Bird's Nest.

Sometimes I think we are known more for that than the golf?

You can win this Hey DUDE after shave free from the blog! Simply comment on "why you love the PGA & Waste Management Phoenix Open". One winner will be selected at the end of the event on Sunday and notified on Monday.

Enjoy the golf and here is some more details about the skincare line:

Hey Dude Skincare ™ is a line of men’s skin care products designed to give today’s man the essential tools he needs to combat the natural effects of aging and external conditions upon his face and body.

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 - Functions that include moisturizing and cleansing deeply into the cellular level of a man’s facial skin


Remember: you are beautiful!
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Kyoku for men: Valentines idea!

Ditch Dandruff With These Top-Rated Shampoos

Our readers said sayonara to flakes after using these products from Pantene, Head & Shoulders and more

If you're itching to get to the root of your dandruff problem, check out these winning shampoos. They'll let you finally introduce black tops back into your wardrobe. See shampoos

No. 8: Garnier Fructis Fortifying Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, $4.29

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

"I had a touch of flakes but didn't want to ruin my color, this was gentle and effective and …"

No. 7: Herbal Essences No Flakin' Way Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, $4.19

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.6

"This shampoo has a delightfully fresh and fruity scent. It leaves your locks moisturized …"

No. 6: Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment Shampoo, $5.89

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"This is the best dandruff shampoo I have used and believe me I have tried them all! I always …"

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February, the retail month of love. To cover all the loves in our lives: here's an amazing new product line for men created by a man with a passion for skin care technology. Kyoku: for men, is a "Men's Grooming 2010 Shortlist" winner! Here's a bit about the product history from the website:
"Designed specifically for men’s skin by Asim Akhtar, Kyoku for Men products combine cutting-edge skincare technology with effective natural ingredients, such as ginseng, green tea leaf, bamboo, chamomile and avocado oil.".

http://www.kyokuformen.com Please visit it for more details on the ingredients, history and philosophy of this new and unique product line.

Now, I have opened and enjoyed the scents and textures of the product and now you can too! I'm giving my sample set away, free, to you!

Comment on the blog with what you love most about your father, brother, son or significant other! A winner will be chosen at random in 24 hours! Go!

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Every Man Jack! Get some!

The 12 Best Foundations Under $15

Get flawless-looking skin with these beauties from L'Oreal, CoverGirl and more

When it comes to foundation, it really pays to find the perfect product for you. After all, all the eye makeup and lip products in the world won't make you look gorgeous if your skin looks blah. On the bright side, TotalBeauty.com readers have found that you don't have to spend a fortune to get flawless-looking skin. In fact, there are plenty of cheapie products that will give you just that! Read on to see what they are. See foundations

No. 12: Almay Line Smoothing Compact Makeup for Dry Skin, $14.78

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"It actually does improve the appearance of lines ..."

No. 11: Maybelline New York Pure Stay Powder Foundation, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"First time in my life, someone commented on my 'beautiful skin' ..."

No. 10: CoverGirl Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Liquid Makeup, $10.13

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"I recently saw a friend I hadn't seen for a while and she asked if I had something done ..."

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Yep! That's me with t he Every Man Jack kit! See where my fingers are? This kit has a special price at $9.99 for the entire kit! Included is the face wash or pre-shave wash, the shaving creme which is extremely moisturizing and cremey, the after shave face lotion and spf 15 face lotion, plus a matte finish lip balm for wintery chapped lips.

I find the Every Man Jack product line a direct competitor to ZIRH and just as good if not better because of it's easy access to consumers ( read: that's you) and it's affordable price point.
So for the Dad's, Husbands, Boyfriends, Brothers, Uncles, Cousins, Nephews, and co-workers out there, this is a great holiday item to stock up on now and use as a gift for Christmas/Hanukkah and the rest of the year.

You can find it at Walgreen's and major retailers nationwide, for closer details about the products visit http://www.everymanjack.com

Enjoy it and see you at the Zoo!


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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

The under $30 face lift...and this week's workshops

Happy Monday!
Now, who needs a face lift? Some "maintenance"? A wee nip,tuck and suck to keep you looking as young as you feel?

Well, while looking for something new to try, I came across a unique at home beauty treatment that gave a positive result and experience. For the price, it's worth it.

The Olay Regenerist line, can be found at most drugstores and mass retailers, plus there are sometimes coupons in the newspaper or can be printed from their main website: http://www.olay.com/

I've been a big fan of the Thermal fusion mask from Arbonne for quite some time, and when you combine it with the Skin Rejuvenating creme, it's a great at home spa treatment.

Though, more readily available to you with a quick trip to Target or Walmart you can have this experience too.

It was easy to use, simple directions, with about a 15 minute minimum to a 30 minute maximum application and experience time.

You wet your face, rub a small amount of the thermal mask on, using small circular motions, starting at the top of your face on the forhead and working downwards, over the chin, the neck and I would include your chest area because in Arizona sun....you need it!

Add some more water and the "heating" effect of the mask kicks in. It's not a burn, or a sting, but a warming sensation. Similiar to the Biore heating mask...but with a light grain.

Rinse off and finish with the light, emollient creme that comes in the package. If you are wearing it in the day time, add a sunscreen.

Simple, enjoyable, and an at home spa treatment for gals who need some beauty on a budget. There is enough in the package to last quite a while and you can do the routine several times a week.

Enjoy! The Olay Regnerist thermal mask and firming creme can be a great way to start doing some home care of your skin and get ready for the changing seasons.

See you at a workshop! This week:
Resume Ready face: how to get the look that gets hired
9:30- 11:30 a.m. 2 hours for $39, Mesa, AZ
Tuesday July 29th rsvp by email, use paypal for your credit card or cash

Bridal Makeup 101: for the elopers, destination weddings and gals who would rather spend the money on cake
9:30- 11:30 a.m. 2 hours for $39, Mesa AZ
Wednesday July 30th rsvp by email, use paypal for your credit card or cash

Back to School: from the runway to the hallway
9:30- 11:30 a.m. 2 hours for $39, Mesa, AZ ( all ages welcome)
Thursday, July 31st rsvp by email, use paypal for your credit card or cash

Thank you for not using personal checks. :)
Directions given on confirmation of payment and reservation. Remember to bring the bag of makeup that you use now, and I will teach you how to get more use out of what you have and make recommendations of current products available.
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National Day of the Cowgirl: A Celebration of the American West July 25 & 26th

Today, we take a look at the beauty of the American tradition of cowgirls. Coming this weekend in Arizona, is a weekend full of events celebrating life in the West a la cowboys and cowgirls.

I think it will be a great chance to get out into a wee bit cooler weather, experience some history, make some memories and do something different!

Now, beauty wise, let's take a look at cowgirl cosmetics:

The cowgirl has been around in media for quite some time. Dale Evans was our first national beauty queen of cowgirls and a rather well put together one at that! Defined brows and lips, powdered skin and what looks like eyeliner and a set of false lashes.

Remember, mascara has been around for a long time, though the early forms that were cake filled pans with a brush that you had to wet and then brush onto the lashes was messy, and didn't really give a full set of lashes. So, the falsies were applied for most television and movie productions.

I am the biggest Dolly Parton fan around. Read her autobiography, it's laugh out loud funny and a true testimony of what holding onto a dream can do for you! She is a country girl at heart and has worn many incarnations of cowgirl beauty from the dressed down ( as dressed down as Dolly does) to glittering rhinestone and sequined covered, fringe flowing dresses and shirts.

The makeup is always full face coverage with a defined mouth in a rich pigment. I'm thinking that the cowgirl beauty is about moisture and being noticed! Blush tends to be high on the cheek bone and in a kidney bean pattern at this time along with 3-4 eyeshadows and full brows.

By time the Judds came around, country image had a turn around too. Less traditional western wear and big hair ( think Reba 1992) and more current fashion and beauty trend.

Today's country singers such as Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert are current trend setters in fashion and makeup style, just like Dale Evans was back in her day.

To find out more about the Celebration of the American West events call

480-982-3141 or visit these websites:

www.btarboretum.org

www.tortillaflataz.com

www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

www.goldfieldghosttown.com

Gold Canyon, Superstitions Mountains, The Lost Dutchman mines ( yes, it's real and more than stories and folklore), Goldfield and Tortilla Flat ( population 6) will be hosting everything from authentic stage coach rides, Gus the biggest burro in the world, the museums have free admissions, vintage photos, there is too much to write!

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That's why they call it "runway" and I can help you make it work for the hallways

It's extreme, and has a beauty all to itself. It's from the Fall runway fashion shows and I like it.

Can't say that it would really work for my daily life, or for my toddler, but that is why it is called runway.

When you see the clothes, shoes, hair and makeup that comes down the runway at couture fashion shows it is meant for show, for art and for shock value. It makes great photos and heads turn while people talk. That's the point.

Now for taking this runway look and making it work for the hallway ( and when I say hallway I mean your work place or school) it's about using one or two pieces of the look.

This coming week I am teaching morning workshops and one afternoon on how to use this season's monochromatic/gilded makeup to create a fresh Fall face for yourself.

Using makeup to update your look is the simplest and most affordable way to stay current with fashion with out breaking the bank. Adding a lipstick or lipgloss, and a shadow of the latest color story can make an old wardrobe look new again.

Please email for workshop reservations!

Now...for the men: to update your look it's more about facial hair grooming and hair cut and color.
Yes, color. It's more and more acceptable for men of all ages to get highlights, low lights, chunks and all over color mixed into their hair to create a fresh new look. Even for the lawyers and doctors, business men behind desks, adding a tinted gloss over your hair can update and improve your image.

When it comes to facial hair, because it grows back by 5'o'clock, you can create a facial hair look for the weekend, and be back in business clean shave by Monday morning.

Finally, one simple and affordable way to try on a look is to get a sample from Sephora, or...to purchase a lower price point item in the new color scheme to see if it works for you.

I recommend Wet'n'Wild, Rimmel or the online site www.eyeslipsface.com

or, if you are in the Phoenix area, visit the Revlon Outlet store in the West Valley.

See you in the workshop this week!







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