Oops! Merry Christmas to you from Makeup University & Pur Minerals

Hi ya Gorgeous,
I am a huge fan of the brand Pur Minerals for their commitment to healthy cosmetics that are effective and beautiful at the same time...while being affordable and honoring efforts to recycle and give back in the beauty community.

So let's do some giving!

Starting the Year Off Right with Pur Minerals Start Now 5 piece Beauty-to-go-Collection

 Hi ya Gorgeous!
It feels good to be back!

I have a lot of travel coming up and it's fun to be testing the  Pur Minerals Start Now 5 piece Beauty-to-go-Collection.

Here's my experience...

Youngblood mineral cosmetics, New York and You

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Hello friends! Hey there is a short press release below for my friends and fams in the New York area that can attend some fashion week events-enjoy it! I apologize for the short post but I'm wiped out from the massive Mancub party 'palooza we did at the waterpark. Too much sun I say!

Stay tuned for tomorrow's video-you don't want to miss this short, simple beauty secret!

Also-get your comments in to win the Hey Dude! skincare set! 7 days left...
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YOUNGBLOOD MINERAL COSMETICS EXCLUSIVE MAKEUP SPONSOR AT
THE GREENSHOWS NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

NEW YORK, NY (September 2, 2010) — Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics has joined The GreenShows as its exclusive makeup sponsor during New York Fashion Week. This premiere fashion event spotlights notable eco-conscious designers, and will be held September 12-14, 2010 at the Metropolitan Pavilion (123 W. 18th St.).

Youngblood, a mineral-based brand known for its luxurious, gentle formulas, and popular for its superior coverage and performance in high-definition environments, has been developing its products since 1996. “We were asked to do the makeup for other designers during Fashion Week, and we chose to partner exclusively with The GreenShows for our shared beliefs of caring for the environment,” said Pauline Youngblood Soli, President and founder of her namesake company. Youngblood products are proudly made in the U.S.A. and are never tested on animals. The majority of the sleek packaging is made of recyclable material, while cartons are printed on Forest Stewardship Council-certified stock with soy ink.

Youngblood will assemble a team of five makeup artists, including The Makeup Showʼs Director of Education and Artist Relations James Vincent, to work with the showʼs nine designers to create a variety of looks for the models. The teamʼs makeup kits will be brimming with Youngbloodʼs key products including Mineral Primer, Natural Mineral Foundation, Hi-Definition Hydrating Mineral Perfecting Powder, Minerals in the Mist, Pressed Individual Eyeshadow, Outrageous Lashes Mineral Lengthening Mascara and Lipstick.

“Eco Fashion Week is an opportunity for us to show the fashion world that natural, healthy makeup can look stylish,” Pauline said

p.s. I still can hardly believe Oprah is going off the air this year. The final season startsi n 6 days. She gave us Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil-can you believe that? Today she has show on child brides in the United States. Hmmm...
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Hey New York! Makeup party at The Plaza Beauty!

Hi friends, I won't be there but no sense in you missing out on the fun! Enjoy!


EXPERIENCE A MINERAL MAKEOVER WITH YOUNGBLOOD AT THE PLAZA BEAUTY

Get your ultimate mineral makeover at The Plaza Beauty this week, where premier mineral cosmetic line Youngblood is hosting an exclusive launch event! Join the artists behind Youngblood on Thursday, July 22nd – Saturday, July 24th to learn about and experiment with Youngblood cosmetics’ flawless formulations, ideal milling process and chic, innovative packaging. A professional Youngblood makeup artist will be on hand all three days doing color matching and makeovers. Attendees will have the chance to meet an expert makeup artist behind the brand as well as try Youngblood’s luxurious color formulations firsthand. **Gift with purchase of $150 or more. Organza bag with a full size lip –gloss, Primer sample, Hi-Def sample and mini Kabuki brush with our tri-fold.**



Youngblood products are incredibly easy to use, long-lasting and stand up to heat, humidity, and perspiration, no matter how active your lifestyle. Perfect for all ages and skin types – even women with sensitive or problem skin, Youngblood offers a comprehensive set of the most realistic, natural-looking shades, for women all around the world. From the first moment you brush it on, you’ll notice the incredibly silky feel, and a polished, natural finish, unlike any other makeup you’ve ever tried. But don’t take our word for it – experience Youngblood for yourself this week at The Plaza Beauty!





WHO: The Plaza Beauty

WHAT: Youngblood Cosmetics

WHEN: Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 – Saturday, July 24th, 2010

WHERE: The Plaza Beauty
One West 58th Street, Concourse Level
NY, NY 10019
212.223.4694

The Plaza Beauty is a complete collection of essential beauty luxuries housed in one opulent boutique. Drawing from the worlds of skincare, hair care, cosmetics and fragrance, The Plaza Beauty represents an exclusive sampling of the most luxurious, efficacious beauty formulas from internationally renowned brands. Situated in a landmark New York institution, The Plaza Beauty embodies the namesake hotel’s heritage of elegance and cachet,contributing to The Plaza’s legacy of impeccable taste and historic glamour

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How to video: What's in my Caboodle!

Hey Good Lookin' … Get Cookin' with These Beauty Recipes

Try these nine seasonal skin and hair remedies

This is a TotalBeauty.com health & beauty article Mix your farmer's market and backyard finds with stuff you have in the pantry to make facial masks, hair remedies and beyond. Get recipes

Hey beautiful friends! Today's "how to" video is a new series called "What's in my caboodle?". It's the products that I use on an everyday basis. The ones where I get up, get Noah ready and while he's eating breakfast this is what I put on. Enjoy and let me know if you use the same products too! Or better yet, tell me if you have a better product suggestion! Super duper thank you to Josh Taylor of Shutternaut for helping me with the videos.



Before you go: the Mother's Day giveaway with Phyto-C is still running and you have til the end of the weekend to get your comment in and a chance to win!

Also, I'm working on a Moscow makeup look as I expand into what beauty around the globe looks like. Since Naomi Campbell the model has moved to Moscow a ripple effect in the seam of all things beautiful maybe coming.

Finally, I have finished my Dr. Simeons HCG diet protocol, and phase 4 is over but now it's all about the maintenance of the weightloss just before my birthday and I feel like splurging! On eating that is! Cake! Cake! Cake! Chocolate peanut butter cake just like a Reeses Peanut Butter cup. Enjoy the video and if there is something specific you want to learn or see let me know!

Remember: you are beautiful!
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Aromaleigh! wee! Have you tried it yet?

11 Best Drugstore Mascaras

These products feel like splurging -- minus the high price tag

Are you a mascara fanatic? We are too. However, that doesn't mean we'll drop lots of cash on high-end mascaras (well, OK, it does, but we don't JUST do that). Especially when there are these cheap-but-awesome ones out there. Check them out, and say good-bye to your $20-a-tube days. See mascaras

Hello friends! My Arizona weather is gorgeous, no Punxatawney Phil here! So it's a perfect time to try out some new makeup and perfect the look you want for your Valentines Day date.

I just received some samples from http://www.aromaleigh.com/ and what a gem! Did you know that they send a dozen or so samples of other colors with each order?

So the photo of me is a "test shot" of the makeup and please forgive my photo! I am not sure if it's me, the camera or what? But the photo doesn't show the true deep pigments of what I"m wearing. And here's the breakdown of what you are looking at:

My skin is covered in Noah's Naturals anti-aging serum, La Roche Posay Anthelios spf 25 creme, my eyes are treated in DermaScyne Gone in 60 Seconds (stay tuned! it's the giveaway for today!)
Foundation: Arbonne Line Defiance 6N
*Aromaleigh L'Orchidee Seed Pearl loose mineral shadow on brow bone, through corner of nose/tear duct
*Aromaleigh En Pointe Pique loose mineral shadow all over the lid to the crease
The bottom lid is lined with wet En Pointe Pique. Remember to take the shadow out of the pot before dipping a wet brush into it, otherwise you will ruin the pot of product.
Mascara: L'Oreal Telescopic in black
Brows are black shadow
*Aromaleigh L'Orchidee Seed Pearl shadow is highlighting the top of my cheekbones, and sides of jaw
Blush: Arbonne Glow
Powder: Larenim Mineral Compact in Lt. Med
N.Y.C. #954 lip liner (nude color)
*Aromaleigh L'Orchidee Seed Pearl/En Pointe Pique mixed into lip liner. I applied the Pique to the outside corners of my mouth half way up, then filled in the top center ( bow) of my upper lip and bottom lower center of the lip with the Seed Pearl color.
I finish the look with Aromaleigh aromatherapy lip balm in pink grapefruit. 
If you try any of their products try this because there is no animal testing, and this is a lovely lip balm.

I love that this line is made in the United States of America! woo hoo!
Visit the website to learn more and pick some colors for yourself! http://www.aromaleigh.com/

Stay tuned, later today Makeup University is giving away the DermaScyne Gone in Sixty Seconds eye treatment! Free!
p.s. to get your Arbonne products, aske me or better yet, ask Cheryl Rhodes. She's better at it! You can find her at http://www.arbonne.com/selfdiscovery
Remember: you are beautiful!
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Christopher Drummond talks date night beauty

Look Great On Valentine’s Day...or any day! Below is a quick beauty look for you gals going out on a special date with your loved one. Even if you are not going out on a special occasion, the makeup tips/look are worth printing. Enjoy courtesy of Christopher Drummond beauty. *He is an amazing artist and you can trust his work and info! Enjoy!
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The key to impressing the one you love is to keep your skin looking fresh and natural-looking, and making your lips kissably accessible. By incorporating a few tips with your existing CDB products, we can get you looking fabulous for Valentine’s Day in just a few minutes:

1. The key to healthy looking skin is an even tone all over the neck and face. Lightly dust your Veludo Velvet Foundation all over your face to give yourself a light, fresh look. Use two or three layers, if you like, and don’t worry…it won’t build up and look caked on!

Christopher’s pro tip #1: Be sure to get the foundation under the chin and where the chin and the neck meet, this way you will have uniform color from base of the neck to the top of the forehead. (Many of us have a neck and face that are two different colors. This technique will blend the two together to one uniform color.)

2. Want a “glow” in five seconds? Our Saúde Pele Radiance Booster is the perfect accessory to your makeup regime. Simply dust a SMALL AMOUNT wherever you need a little extra “lift”. Remember, a little goes a long way.

Chistopher's pro tip #2: For his celebrity clients, Christopher blends a small amount of Saude Pele into their favorite moisturizer right before he uses it. It gives a beautiful and subtle glow. He also puts it on their eyelids to brighten them up, before adding color.

3. Use bronzer. If you want to warm up your coloring the Sol Bronzer in our women’s kit is a sure fire winner. Take a small amount on the tip of your brush, and blend it into your cheekbone. It adds extra warmth to the skin without looking obvious.

Christopher’s pro tip #3: Make your bronzer “pop!” Take a very small amount of your favorite Christopher Drummond Beauty Blush (Silky Garnet, perhaps?) and add a touch of it to the apple of your cheek (the very front part of your cheek).

It adds a small amount of color, while making it look natural.

4. Focus on your Lips: Christopher had one thought in mind when choosing Ruby Slippers lip gloss for Valentine’s Day: to make your lips as kissable as possible! From the gorgeously subtle red color, to the light scent of blood orange, to the nutritious ingredients in the gloss, what’s not to love??? This is a limited edition product, so get it while you can.

Christopher’s pro tip #4: Make your lips even MORE kissable!

Step 1: Apply your nude liner on top of your lipstick. It blends better, and won’t have a noticeable line.

Step 2: Add Saúde Pele to the middle of your upper and lower lip after applying Ruby Slippers Gloss. It fills them out more!

** Simply type 'lip gloss' in the special instructions section in the checkout screen and your Ruby Slippers Lip Gloss will be automatically included with your order of our Gift Set for Women.**

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Christopher Drummond Beauty! Try it!

Quiz: How Attention-Grabbing Is Your Style?

See if your look is cutting edge enough or if it could use a little inspiration

Do you get appreciative stares as you walk down the street, or do people merely look right through you? Your style is what people notice first, so it should be eye-catching and express your personality. Take this quiz to find out if your style is cutting edge enough -- then get customized tips and product recommendations to help you play up your edgy side even more. Take the quiz

I recently have been giving mineral makeups another try and I find that I'm liking it now that brands are coming forward without polymer based fillers to make the product bind to the skin.

Christopher Drummond Beauty is a fresh approach to mineral makeup. He has been in the beauty industry as a makeup artist for 15 years and has been making faces from the celebrity client to the everyday lady. He has heard first hand the complaints and compliments that women have about mineral makeup, then he turned it into his own hand crafted, small batch makeup.

I sampled the Saude Pele Radiance Booster and the Veludo Velvet foundation and used them both on set in my current photo shoots. If you ask me, the product performed well under stress, heat and hiking in heels through the desert.

Christopher Drummond Beauty compies with rules of the EU cosmetics drive, and does not have any known potential carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, sensitizers, mutagens, reproductive toxicants, developmental toxicants or neurotoxicans.

Phew! You can scratch that off your list of things to be concerned about! To see what I'm talking about and get your sample too, visit http://www.christopherdrummond.com

Enjoy! P.S. Happy Columbus Day!
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