Saturday, April 4, 2009

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Quiz: How Sun Smart Are You?

Get a perfect score and you'll be on your way to a skin cancer-free life


Sure, you may dutifully apply your SPF 30 when heading to the beach each summer... but how protected is your skin on a daily basis? Here, we test your sun knowledge to see how much you really know about sunscreen and sun safety.

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Hi! Are you out tanning? Have you rolled your shorts up a bit to get a wee touch more skin into the sun for some glow?

Or have you like me bought some self tanner at the drugstore and despite the smell of it, slathered it on to save your skin from further UVA/UVB damage?
I’m going to test this product out for you and take pictures and compare. Now, I am a broad mix of tan lines because I run outside almost every day.

Plus my swimsuit lines and just daily Arizona sun catching me going in and out of the car can give a sun tan line.

Below you will find a list of reasons that are currently setting the FAKE BAKE self tanning system apart from the rest:

Now organically-based and PARABEN-FREE!
Contains anti-cellulite ingredients, (*amen!) anti-oxidants, and anti-aging ingredients such as peptides, all of which have never before been utilized into self-tanning products
Won’t clog pores
Personalized to various skin tones
Contains built-in color guide designed for easy, goof-proof application
Water soluble -- will not stain clothing
Odorless …we shall see about this when I try it. So far, every tanning agent I have ever used, stinks!
Contains NO DYES so there are no streaks, dark spots, or orange color …again, we shall see what my heels look like after using the tester
Reacts with the skin’s natural proteins in the deepest layers of the skin for the most intense and natural looking tan
Produces the longest lasting tan (50% longer) compared to any other tanning product
Dramatically softens skin

Here’s a few celebrities that are already addicted to Fake Bake’s safe sunless tanning regime are Denise Richards, Kelly Ripa, AnnaLynne McCord, Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Shenae Grimes, and I seem to remember Paris Hilton uses it to?

Fake Bake® features a variety of unique products from the Sunless & Skinny, a new patent-pending formula that measurably diminishes cellulite while giving you a gradual tan; Fake Bake® Air Brush, that utilizes an exclusive formula that contains high percentages of two tanning agents, DHA and Erythrulose, that bond with your skin's pigment to The Face Self Tanning Lotion, a face tanning formula that contains a combination of the highest quality ingredients to tan your face while giving you the premium level of peptides that are clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
So all of this sounds good, and I’m doing a shoot this weekend so we will have good before photos and then after I test this product…we shall take more photos…

Fake Bake® products can be found in salons, spas, and even dermatology offices and schools around the country. Fake Bake® is available in select salons via Airbrush. All products are also available online at www.fakebake.com
What I really want to know is: is this the product they use on Dancing With The Stars?

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Friday, April 3, 2009

Are veneers for you? How to find out!

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The 22 Best Sephora Buys

Consider this the ultimate buying guide to your favorite beauty store


The 22 Best Sephora Buys

Sephora really is the beauty junkies' paradise. There are so many products to play with, you could spend days sampling and still not try everything. But, since most of us don't have days, or even hours, to spend in the store, we rounded up these TotalBeauty.com reader reviews and ratings for you. Now you'll know exactly which products at Sephora are worth your precious time and money.

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No. 22: Beautyblender Sponge, $18.50

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*


No. 22: Beautyblender Sponge, $18.50

Why it's great: "This is such a wonderful tool. The broad base of the sponge is..."

No. 21: CARGO Bronzer, $25

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*


No. 21: CARGO Bronzer, $25

Why it's great: "CARGO's bronzer is a great find and beauty bag staple. CARGO didn't leave us pale..."

No. 20: Nars Blush, $25

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.6*


No. 20: Nars Blush, $25

Why it's great: "I have the award winning shade, orgasm. I was a little apprehensive..."

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Hey! If an at home tooth whitener isn't working for you, and the person whitening teeth in a booth at your local county fair scares you as it does me, perhaps it's time to consider porcelain veneers?
If you have chipped a tooth, want a wee straighten without braces, consider veneers as an option. I have 'em and love 'em! There is more about master veneer ceramist Mr. Kim below. If you enjoy it, visit his website!
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Jason J. Kim, CDT, Master Ceramist, Oral Design Member, Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry.

Mr. Kim is the Founder and President of Oral Design New York Center. He has written numerous articles and co-authored books on esthetic restoration and team communication for superior results. He is also co-author of Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry: Principles and Practice, a textbook devoted to fundamental and advanced restorative techniques for dental professionals.

He also lectures nationally and internationally on the subject of porcelain fabrication and sequencing modern complex dentistry procedures through teamwork between the clinician and ceramist. Mr. Kim is a member of the International Oral Design Group as well as the American Society for Dental Aesthetics.

http://www.oraldesign.org/ To get a quote for yourself or find an office near you!

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

MCC Fashion show tonight!

Hey hep cats and dolls! Hop on over to Mesa Community College tonight for the student fashion show where the next top designer is about to debut!
Seats are cheap, so get there!

MCC FASHION PROGRAM
AND
MCC FASHION FOCUS CLUB
PRESENTS
"A Night at the Masquerade"
2nd Annual Spring Fashion Show
Kirk Student Center – Navajo Room
April 2, 2009 – 6:30 pm
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
AT THE KIRK STUDENT CENTER
$5.00 - Standing
$10.00 - Reserved
$20.00 - VIP Front Row
OR CALL
480.593.7885 to Purchase Tickets

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Age related makeup and style

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Most Gorgeous Celebrities Over 40

Can you believe Jennifer Aniston is 40?! Her and all of these ladies make 40-plus look like 30


They say 40 is the new 30. Whatever it is, all of these women make being in your 40s look amazing. Jennifer Aniston is new to the 40-plus club, but the rest of these women show that she's in great company.

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You know that 50 is the new 30 and 40 must be the new 20. I wouldn't go back to being a teenager though I sure would like that skin back. Oh, and the fact that at that age, I could literally eat anything, anytime and not have it stick.

Whatever your age, beauty is more about how you feel about yourself. So feel good about you! Tell your self something positive, be your own biggest fan. Why? Because you can!
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Hair volume! A little is good...

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Scary Celebrity Hair Style Trend: Mega Volume

Many cans of hairspray were sacrificed during the creation of these gravity-defying 'dos


Scary Celebrity Hair Style Trend: Mega Volume

Usually celebs like Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Lopez get it right when it comes to red carpet hair styles, but these mega volume looks are definite don'ts -- sorry girls! Check them out for yourself.

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I like to work my rat comb and tease up a big bouffant like all the other gals from East Texas. Though, a little goes a long way and as you'll read in today's beauty bubble, that too much is really, too much!

If you don't have a rat comb, or a tease comb, invest the 29 cents and buy one at Sally's b eauty supply. It gives a good firm pack of hair to brush over and make smooth while keeping volume.
Enjoy!
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