Sweet scented treat! Meet Francis Kurkdjian

Are These Celebrities Lying About Their Age?

Take this quiz to see if you can decipher the true ages of these A-listers

Almost every actor in Hollywood lies about their age at some point in their career, it's practically part of the job description. So when it comes to knowing a celebs' true age, it can be a bit tricky -- especially with the fondness they have for plastic surgery, Botox, fillers and more! Take this quiz to see if the numbers you've heard these celebs say match up with their actual ages. Take the quiz

Hello to your lovely day! Have a quick read then click over and enjoy the website of Francis Kurkdjian.
As you know, I am a fragrance junkie. Love the stuff, love to layer it on from body wash, lotion to parfum spray. I just finished reading through and smelling the many scents included in the media kit of Francis Kurkdjian. You may not know his face or his name, though I guarantee you know his fragrances as he has created award winning scents for some of the largest designer names.
I find a fragrance to be the perfect accessory and the simplest ways to define your own personal style. If you don't have a signature scent by now, get one! I've switched from Chanel to Dior and now I'm so into APOM by Francis Kurkdjian that it's my signature scent for 2010! I've got to get a bottle to go along with the sample.

If you aren't a big fragrance wearer, perhaps it's you have quite learned the notes, now a scent dries down and you can smell t he top, middle and base notes ( or scents) that the parfum is created with.

If you find allergic reactions to perfumes, try organic scented oils though please stear clear of the patchouli.

At your convenience, please visit the website and learn more about the scents and background of parfumier Francis Kurkdjian.

As for APOM; the anagram stands for A Piece Of Me and was created from inspiration and memories of stories his grandmother told him with travels to Lebanon. It's orange blossom and cedar wood with Ylang-Ylang flower. Light, floral, has depth and feels like a frangance of a woman on the move! Love it! Thank you Francis!
http://www.franciskurkdjian.com/html/siteangl.html
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Celebrity Hairstyle and Makeup How-Tos

Need a new look for all those upcoming holiday parties? You came to the right place

You're never too old (or young) for a great hairstyle and gorgeous makeup, right? That's why we put together these how-tos (obviously!). Whatever events you've got coming up, one of these celebrity hairstyles or makeup looks will work perfectly. See looks

Speaking of great hairstyles! Have you tried nuNAAT from Brazil? I have a link for the website below and it's worth a click through! I have sampled this shampoo for seven solid days and it's got a lovely scent, a low sudsing that is rich feeling but not greasy afterwards. My hair has taken a noticeable difference too. It's been very dry from the weather change and after a couple of uses in the Karite Special line I saw a difference.

Lightly scented, great rinsability, non-greasy and effective, that's my experience with nuNAAT Karite Special. I love shea butter products and it's one of the main ingredients in both the shampoo and conditioner.

There are so many products to choose from and you can order from the website or find at local retailers near you, just do a quick zip code check on the website.

http://shop.nunaat.com/en/products/karite-special.html

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GISS! Gone in 60 seconds!

Top 12 Products for Oily Skin

Stop grease and shine with oil-controlling makeup and skin care

If you have oily skin, you know it can be tough to prevent mid-day shine and keep grease at bay. Here, our fellow oily skin readers share feedback on the products that keep them looking matte all day. See products

This stuff is fun! I can feel it tightening the skin and firming up! I love feeling the effects of a product working!
Here's some details from the Aminogenesis website, and go there to get your "Gone in 60 Seconds" because it's just under twenty bucks!
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Give us 15 seconds and we will give you 15 years! Gone In 60 Seconds is a powerful formula that activates on contact to visibly erase fine lines and deep wrinkles – in just seconds! So, why put yourself through the expense and hazards of botulinium injections for short term results? A scientific blend of oxygenating peptides, micro-collagen and firming proteins tightens, firms and reduces puffiness all day long. It’s like having a temporary face-lift in a bottle!

FEATURES:
· InstaFirm Protein: An exclusive protein technology that instantly starts to firm skin and plump up wrinkles, creating younger looking skin – within seconds
· OxyPeptide: Naturally derived peptide that is clinically proven to increases skin respiration and oxygenation by as much as 754%
· GABA: Naturally produced in the body to relax muscles, eliminating the need or desire for painful injections
· Micro-Collagen: Delivers a boost of collagen to the help firm the skin
· Patented Delivery System: Advanced patented technology time releases key ingredients all day long

BENEFITS:
· Visibly Firms: Fine Lines and Deep Wrinkles – In Just Seconds!
· Rebuilds: Skin Firmness
· Use Under Make-Up
· No Albumin, No Whitening Effect
· Natural Formulation Does NOT Contain Propylene Glycol, Parabens, Synthetic Colorants, Nor Synthetic Fragrances
· Dermatologist Approved

AminoGenesis products are cruelty free (no animal testing) and do not contain animal by-products


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Beauty secrets and the Big Pour

15 Body-Transforming Products

Check out this list of miracle-working products that lead to beauty success stories!

Let's face it -- not all of us want to spend a bundle on costly spa treatments to fix our body issues. Luckily, these unique products promise incredible, seemingly impossible results for everything from body acne to cellulite. And TotalBeauty.com readers say they live up to their claims! See products

No. 15: Clinique Acne Solutions Body Treatment Spray, $19.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.4

"This is the best way to rid the body from acne …"

No. 14: Caudalie Crushed Cabernet Scrub, $35

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.4

"If you use this scrub on your tummy and on your lower ab area (you know the kangaroo pouch!!) you will see and feel a difference …"

No. 13: Bio-Oil PurCellin Oil, $11.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1

It "lightened the freckles" on faces, "helped with scarring" after surgery, faded "ingrown hair and bug bite scars" on legs and got rid of acne scars and stretch marks …

Want to see what's no. 1? Click here!

It feels like a Friday, though it's a Thursday? Which is still a good thing because in Scottsdale the Big Pour starts tonight! Come see me!
Speaking of come see, here's a link to a publication that my makeup work is featured in along with Angela Johnson's designs and a beautiful story about her craft. Funny, the credit is off by a letter: in this story I'm "Chevelynn" which I"m curious to know if that's an alter ego or form of doppelganger?
Anyhoo enjoy and see you soon!
http://thechicspy.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/designer-dossier-angela-johnson-dresses-up-t-shirts/
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Top 10 Celebrity Hair Icons

Female stars have been defined by their hairstyles for decades. Here are the top 10 hair icons in recent memory

Starting before movies, television, photography or even electricity, hairstyles have defined female celebrities and vice versa. We take a moment to pay homage to the top 10 most iconic celebrity hairstyles in recent history, including a few from right now. See icons

Hello all! This came in over the beauty wire and I thought for those of you using a smart phone, you may be interested in this.
I personally, am seriously contemplating the purchase of either the BlackBerry Tour or iPhone, but I have't quite commited yet. Cold ear I suppose or maybe cold wallet? Either way, enjoy this!
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Seventeen, Cosmo and Marie Claire were included as part of an iPhone/iTouch Holiday Gift Guide that launched today.You can download the app by logging on to: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=334096900&mt=8.

The app was created by NearbyNow and includes, in addition to the pubs mentioned above All You, Real Simple, Sunset, Details, Southern Living and Cooking Light magazines to fold their holiday gift selections into the app.

In addition, the app included gift guides from retailers including Nordstrom, Bon-Ton, Macy’s, Charlotte Russe and Buckle.There are more specific details below, but basically... Once users find products they wish to investigate further or purchase, they simply tap the “Find Nearby” button at the bottom of their iPhone screen, and NearbyNow's concierge service goes to work, ensuring the item the customer wants is in stock at his or her nearest store.

NearbyNow sends the customer an e-mail verification, typically within 10 minutes, and the customer can stop by the store and check out the item. There is also a “Find Online” option for those shoppers who prefer to buy online.

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