Too Faced Cosmetics-the look of spring break, red carpets and fashion weeks everywhere.

Happy Monday Gorgeous!
It's late. I'm posting late. I was just about to set it to my usual 5:00 a.m. scheduled post time, and then thought, "self, I'm going to do something different!".

I'm late because I was on an event in Las Vegas for NASCAR. Now when I got home late yesterday I immediately walked through the door running to catch up to what my family had been doing over the weekend during my absence.

That brings me to a busy Monday and hey, here I am, watching The Voice (OMG, it must be a new season because I rarely watch TV!) and need to get a post up today to keep in my commitment with daily blog posts and also get one ready for tomorrow.

Pressure!
So let's talk makeup!
Specifically, let's talk Too Faced Cosmetics and the many looks from day to night they provided for me in the event!

 Okay-this photo shows the look that I wore in many combinations at the weekends' event. Then, it also shows what is being used on red carpets and at fashions weeks worldwide!

Wait, let's just talk fashion weeks now. I'm so glad for the invitations to go, only problem is, I get the invite after I am already booked for the same time in a different place. So as much as I want to attend, I can't!

And, now, back to Too Faced Cosmetics!

 If you need to have your eye makeup last and your lipstick not feather and run up towards your nose, you must use the Too Faced Cosmetics Shadow and Lip Insurance!

 I have used both and they are silky smooth in application, and truly do make your eyeshadow last for hours with the same pigment intensity as if you had just applied your eye makeup.

 I love the Too Faced Cosmetics Lip Insurance because I needed to wear a bold lip color from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and this product kept the color true and in place. All  I had to do was reapply my gloss.

 I am using the Too Faced Cosmetics Au Natural Matte palette and creating a day eye to a smokey eye.

 The colors are pigmented and a little bit goes a long way. They blend beautifully.

 The large pan of shadow is for your all over color and the smaller pans are for crease, accent and eyebrows!

 I'm using a variety of brushes in the photos-see any you recognize?

 Something of note, all of the shadows in this palette from Too Faced Cosmetics have racy and sassy names.

 Each I have been a fan of the Too Faced Cosmetics brand for a long time love how they continue to push the envelope in colors and creative answers to cosmetic needs.

 Time to contour my eyes with "sexpresso" (ha!) and I use this same color on my eyebrows.

 Note to you, these shadows are so pigmented that a little bit goes a long way!
So apply a little and slowly build for intensity, otherwise if you load up your brush and put too much on at first you will be stuck in a muddy mess!

 To keep the eye uniform looking i use the sexpresso shadow in my eyebrows and also as an eyeliner.

 I simply wet the brush and rub it in a small area of the shadow pan so I don't ruin the whole thing, just the corner!

 Note: I did apply the Too Faced Cosmetics Shadow Insurance to my eye brows also to help them last!

 I always use an eye shadow/brow powder in my eyebrows because the pencils always fade on me. I'm looking into using some of the eyebrow mousse that I've been seeing. Have you tried a brand you love and recommend?

 Time to finish my face! There are two shades of the Too Faced Soul Mates and I'm using the Ross & Rachel with is part bronzer and part pink blusher.

 I'm such a bronzer fan. I do not go a day without wearing bronzer.

 There is a light shimmer to the bronzer and the pink is a hint of color. Perfect!

 Special thanks to Too Faced Cosmetics for these amazing samples! I'm all made up and ready for the event! My Instagram is full of photos from the event and from the first photo the last, my makeup is intact!

Find Too Faced products at ULTA Beauty stores nationwide and online!



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Something More! Sugarland, Too Faced Cosmetics and rest!

Hello Gorgeous!

Happy Sunday and fun day of being with family, resting, bbq'ing, and in general, enjoying life!
Lately, I have been on the go, and going at hyper drive! Life was very busy and very full before I started homeschooling my Mancub, and now? Things are in warp speed factor 5!

I still am committed to daily blogging, though the travel and time changes, and lifestyle disruption has caused today's blog post to be more of a commentary and less of a review or instruction.

 See these goodies? It's my face for the day. I'm actually at a NASCAR event for a client taking care of business ( I feel SO Elvis when I say  that!) but as soon as I walk through the door running tonight, I want to be able to just be with my baby, his two fat cats, and relax in my recliner!

It's like the Jennifer Nettle's song says, "I need some red wine and some me time!"
I will be back on Monday with a fun blog and test of some amazing Too Faced Cosmetics samples I received that are so perfect for a red carpet beauty look or traveling for spring break and looking cute the entire time! Sunscreen ladies! Sunscreen!

In the meantime, enjoy Sugarland and the song, "Something More"!


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SmileSimplicity Porcelain Veneeers: how to have a simply beautiful smile

Hello Gorgeous!
When it comes to the face, I'm a smile and eyes kind of gal!
I think they both say so much without one single word being spoken! Meet Smile Simplicty as seen on tv during The Doctors show!

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT:

COSMETIC DENTISTRY PROCEDURES CAN TAKE

YEARS OFF YOUR TEETH

When it comes to aging, the first thing we tend to scrutinize is our skin, bemoaning every line, wrinkle, sag, or age spot.  But teeth – either due to genetics or the ravages of time – are also huge factors in how old we look.    Some of us aren’t blessed with naturally straight, bright white teeth, but even if we are (or acquire them through orthodontia or whitening), they wear down with use, shift position, and become susceptible to chips, cracks and discoloration over time.

Luckily, improving your smile and looking years younger are easier than ever, thanks to the wide assortment of cosmetic dental procedures and at-home use products available today.  Your dentist can assess your smile and recommend the right one(s) for you.  Here is a quick “know-before-you-go” overview of some of the most popular options.

Tooth whitening: 

Today, there are more tooth whitening options than ever to consider, from whitening toothpastes and mouth rinses to gel trays and strips to in-office professional treatments.  While more costly, in-office procedures usually produce the fastest, most dramatic and long-lasting results.   

Bonding:

Dental bonding is a relatively inexpensive procedure that can be used to correct small spacing issues as well as chips and cracks.  It involves applying a tooth colored composite to the affected area, bonding it to the tooth, where it then hardens, and is finally polished.  Bonding cannot be used to whiten your entire smile, like porcelain veneers (see below) can.  And unlike porcelain veneers, bonding composite is vulnerable to staining.  It is not recommended for smokers.

Braces:

Many adults (even some who had orthodontia as children) are turning to braces to help improve the look of teeth that are crooked or crowded, correct an irregular bite, or jaw positioning.  Besides traditional metal braces, they often have the option of Invisalign (clear removable trays), depending on the nature of the problem they need to correct.  A dentist can help determine which option is best.   Braces typically require multiple office visits, and can involve pain during application and tightening (traditional braces).  The time commitment is daunting for some patients, and often a retainer must be worn indefinitely after the braces are removed.  While braces can result in a beautiful even smile, they only correct alignment and/or bite, and don’t fix chips, cracks, worn down teeth or discoloration.

Gingival (gum) contouring:

This is a minimally invasive laser procedure for reshaping the gum tissue around the teeth for a healthier, younger looking smile.  It lifts the gum line to reveal more tooth and/or evens out the gum line.  The procedure usually requires one office visit and local anesthetic.  Depending on the patient’s needs, it may also involve grafts or bone contouring, in which case, pain and anti-infection medications will be required.

Porcelain veneers

Many dentists agree that porcelain veneers (shields that cover existing, healthy teeth) are the gold standard for total smile transformation, because they can essentially do it all -- build up worn down teeth, repair chips, cracks and discoloration, correct gaps or other spacing issues and even improve the look of gum erosion.  However, not all porcelain veneers are created equal, so it is important to ask your dentist about his or her experience with veneers, what kind of veneers will be used, and where and how they are fabricated.

It is also important to request detailed information about the procedure itself.  In most cases, irreversible traditional veneer procedures involve the removal of painful sensitive tooth structure, requiring numbing shots.  This is not the case with pain-free SmileSimplicity veneers that leave original tooth structure intact and never require an anesthetic.  And, the entire procedure is reversible in the unlikely event a patient is unhappy with the result.  

More and more dentists are entrusting their porcelain veneer needs to SmileSimplicity, because they know they can count on the company’s specialized studio, experienced staff of artisan/techs and advanced technology to fabricate the flawless, high quality porcelain veneers that will delight their patients.

SmileSimplicity Porcelain Veneers are created through a process as integrated and meticulous as traditional Swiss watchmaking, which guarantees a perfect fit, color match, and natural-looking results every time.

For more information, please visit www.smilesimplicity.com.

 


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Ballad For a Broken Heart by John Garber: just what you need, some indie rock for the weekend

Well friends, it's that time.
Time to sign off for the weekend and start enjoying some much needed rest and shabbat with my family!
But, before I go, I want to introduce you to a singer songwriter friend of mine who has just released a single from his upcoming solo acoustic album.

I had the privilege of working with him on his music video and you can see it below!

Remember to take care of your artists and musicians because you never know who the next Warhol, Veder or Gates is among you!

Shabbat Shalom!

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TGIF with Murad Invisible Perfecting Shield for the best weekend makeup and skincare ever!

TGIF Gorgeous!

I love a Friday, and time to Shabbat Shalom with my family! Before I get started on the good stuff, let me introduce you to some other really, really good stuff!

Have you met the new Murad product? Murad Invisiblur Perfecting shield Broad Spectrum spf 30!