Total Beauty Web Tour!

January 28th, 2009

Total Beauty Web Tour

Viva Woman found out that extra virgin olive oil is perfect for moisturizing dry hands!

Beauty411 checks out the new Fekkai Salon Color. Will this at-home haircolor make the cut?

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares the Easiest DIY Blackhead Removal Recipe

Nur @ I Love Looking Good thinks The Body Shop Cheek Bloom in Desert Rose is very pretty.

Makeup Bag went to the Sundance Film Festival! Check out all the celebrity sightings and tips on how to recreate their makeup looks at Makeup Bag.

Beauty Anonymous brings you Givenchy Spring 2009 Limited-edition Collection.

It’s time to do it yourself! Head on over to Makeup Files and learn how to give yourself a French manicure from the comfort of your fabulous home.

You are personally invited by CaliforniaCosmetics to the Origins Youthtopia Facial Event! Complimentary facials, refreshments, gifts, and a chance to win a giveaway prize worth $177.00!!

Beauty Junkies Unite goes a little retro in the haircare department. Does Aussie haircare still have it like they did back then?


Beauty’s SPOT dyes her hair down there with BettyBeauty. Who doesn’t want paraben-free, amonium-free, hair dye for their who-ha?

I Heart Heels is in love with Cat Cosmetics, created by One Life to Live star Catherine Hickland. Read the interview here!

The Makeup Divas tells you about three high performing hair products that will keep your color/highlighted hair looking it’s best.

Fabulous Over Forty tests Maybelline XXL Volume and Length mascara. See if it meets or exceeds her expectations.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings shares her love of a new product that is keeping her hair in fabulous condition! Find out what it is!

Alison of the Advice Sisters is really trying to exercise and eat healthy, but just in case that fails, she’s discoveredother ways to slim your shape, instantly!

Indian Girl has the best frizz control product for the cast of LOST and a Giveaway for you !

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog had another Manic Monday and is giving away a necklace valued at $200. Enter now!

Get Softlips in time for Valentine’s Day Enter the GIVEAWAY to win free Softlips PURE.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway. Click here for your chance to win an Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit!

Michelle Obama Wears a Yellow Dress by Isabel Toledo & Inaugural Ball Gown Designed by Jason Wu-by Talking Makeup!

The Beauty Alchemiststrong> shows swatched and photos of Guerlain Spring 09 collection

eye4style kisses problem skin goodbye with the new exfoliating cleanser from Kiss My Face. Check out her review here!

Want to win a great Softlips prize pack? Bare Budget Beauty is giving you the chance to win one! Click here!

Beauty Blogging Junkie interviewed LOST’s makeup artist Emily Katz. Click here to find out how she creates and a natural looking “island look” and keeps the ladies of LOST shine-free on-set!

Boutique Flair reviews something you can plan your outfit, hair and makeup around! You’ll be a trendsetting fashionista if you win this set of bracelets from 1928 Jewelry! Good luck!

Glossypink has incorporated oil into her cleansing routine–how about you?

Blaq Vixen Beauty recently had an opportunity to review the best tweezers in the cosmetic industry ! Find out why On-Makeup Magazine boasted these tweezers as a “comprehensive and beautifully crafted collection.”

Spoiled Pretty is hosting two amazing giveaways this week: five winners will receive a Freeze 24-7 Jet Set Travel Kit and three lucky ladies will win a lotta good hair days, thanks to No Frizz by Living Proof.

Partied too hard? Drank too much wine? Got puffy eyes? ThisThatBeauty says TRY THIS!!!

Hot Beauty Health reveals how to get smooth and healthy skin on a tight budget.

Beauty Am Eye discovers face wipesthat will banish breakouts!

makeup loves me shares her secret to making her (dyed) red hair stay red!

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MICHAEL KORS BEAUTY INTRODUCES THE LATEST “WITH LOVE, MICHAEL KORS”

January 28th, 2009

This Valentine’s Day, indulge in the latest With Love, Michael Kors set. The set includes three different interpretations of the Michael Kors fragrance and is available at Bloomingdales, Macys and Michael Kors Boutiques starting in February for a mere $40.00. The fabulous trio of scents (detailed below)come in chic 0.2oz /6ml rollerballs, beautifully dressed in a glossy white box with a chic cut out heart. The convenient rollerballs are travel-friendly, ideal to wear everyday and everywhere, and all the rage in the fragrance world at the moment.

Michael Kors Very Pretty Eau de Parfum – Intense sparkling citrus and drenched coconut meshed with sheer white florals add a touch of femininity. Sensual vetiver and lush sandalwood create a sophisticated balance, resulting in an indulgent floral interpretation of the original Michael Kors fragrance.

Michael Kors Eau de Parfum – The first fragrance from Michael Kors re-invents the iconic tuberose. Balanced with spices, sensual woods and exotic incense, Michael Kors Eau de Parfum is a modern, luxurious, sensual fragrance.

Michael Kors Eau de Toilette – A luminous, lighter way to wear the original signature Michael Kors fragrance. The concentration of the rich, creamy florals enhanced by sensual woods and incense has been softened, resulting in a beautiful new interpretation of classic tuberose.

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SS09 At South Moon Under

January 28th, 2009

Remember when I went wild and bough my entire work wardrobe for Fashion Week at South Moon Under? Yes I know the gals there were so lovely and helpful. Now they are debuting their Spring Summer 09 selections and I want well almost everything.

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January 28th, 2009



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Michelle Obama’s Beauty Secrets

From her volume-packed bob hairstyles to her radiant skin, photos and tips on recreating the first lady’s looks
Michelle Obama's Beauty Secrets

Read these pro tips on how to make her best looks, from her inauguration ‘do to her pre-campaign glow, work for you.

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January 28th, 2009

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8 Worst Hair Shampoos

Be kind to your hair. Avoid these.

8 Worst Hair Shampoos

Before you fall for promising packaging, see why readers gave these shampoos a thumbs down

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No. 8: Bumble and bumble Seaweed Shampoo, $16

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.4*

No. 8: Bumble and bumble Seaweed Shampoo, $16

“It does have a funny smell and my hair doesn’t feel clean after use.”

No. 7: PHYTO PhytoSpecific Optimal Hydration Shampoo, $24

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.3*

No. 7: PHYTO PhytoSpecific Optimal Hydration Shampoo, $24

“For the cost you can buy another better shampoo; it’s just not worth it.”

No. 6: Burt’s Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 4.2*

No. 6: Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar, $5.99

“It was pretty difficult to get enough lather to completely get my hair clean, and I ended up in the shower for way longer than I wanted to be.”

Want to see No. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1? Click here.

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January 28th, 2009



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One Reader’s Weight-Loss Pep Talk

Why losing weight is so hard and gaining weight is so easy
One Reader's Weight-Loss Pep Talk

You just went away for the weekend and you came back to find that you gained five pounds over the course of three days. In your disbelief, you quickly curse the Weight Gods for being so cruel. Sound familiar? This was me last weekend. This inspired me to discuss the seemingly unbalanced equation of weight gain vs. weight loss, the facts that surround the issue and how losing the five pounds feels so much harder than gaining them:

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Egg-White Facial Soap Courtesy of The Soap Opera

January 28th, 2009
Chuck and Chuck, the cheerful proprietors of The Soap Opera, never fail to surprise me with their ingenious product selections. Hand picking the finest natural products from countries near and far and often European, The Soap Opera provides a truly magical beauty experience. If you are not lucky enough to call Madison, Wisconsin home, you can visit their virtual outpost to purchase their new Egg White Facial Soap from Sweden.

Before there was “product”, Swedish women maintained, and still do, some of the most beautiful complexions in the world. How? Egg white facials at home. Work up a good lather with this rich egg white soap, let it sit a bit on the face. Impurities are drawn from the skin naturally. Rose water adds softness.

Soapmasters to the Royal Swedish Crown , this family owned Victoria Scandinavian of Helsingborg has been producing fine soaps in Sweden for over 100 years. Soaps are produced with original formulas that date back to the 1800’s and each fine soap is hand pressed in antique molds and presented in vintage print boxes. Loves it.

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Betty Beauty: paraben-free, amonium-free hair dye for your who-ha.

January 28th, 2009
More than a year ago our dear friends, who we’ll call ‘the beauty insiders,’ introduced us to bettybeauty: hair dye for the hair down there. The beauty insiders are always way ahead of their time. We tend to be more traditional.

“Planet-friendly pink pubic hair dye?… The freaks will love it!” was our immediate reaction. Our second reaction was, ‘Hope it stays in business until we start seeing grey down there cause I am never putting anything hot pink near my who-ha.” But the beauty insiders begged, pleaded, and, eventually offered us Auburn.

Today is a rare snow day here in North Carolina. We cooked. We caught up on looming, needy emails and organizational tasks. We watched the inauguration. We cried for Obama and applauded Michele’s style. And we dyed our pubic hair auburn.

Being of Italian descent something as playful as deep dark rich red has never been anywhere near the neighborhood of our who-ha’s. Now we can’t figure out why we waited so long. This is tremendous fun, simple, body-image altering, and every woman should try it. If however you count yourself as a member of the grey-hair-down-there club, we assume you will read that ’should’ as a ‘must.’

Bettybeauty was created by the same singular Renaissance woman Nancy Jarecki who also happens to be the creative inspiration behind the E! network, several films, and a soon to be published book on facing adversity. Her husband also invented moviefone so we love her several times over. In case dying your hair down there sounds too odd, challenging, or simply unnecessary I’ll provide detailed, calming information below and also ask you, when was the last time you made yourself into a new woman? Betty is the first step.

contents: Each color kit contains no-drip hair dye made with natural ingredients, tray, customized application wand, spatula, gloves and easy to follow instructions.

usage: betty™ color kits include everything you need to lighten and color! BLACK/BROWN betty™ are a one step process. BLONDE/AUBURN/FUN and specialty colors are two steps (first the special conditioning lightener and then color). And betty™ works on even the darkest of hair! BLONDE/AUBURN betty™ lets you choose three shades of color to create a perfect match.

applications: Each betty™ kit contains 2+ applications (depending on how much hair). Left over color can be used to boost hair, if necessary. betty™ covers gray and lasts about 4-6 weeks. betty™ also works great on eyebrows and for touching up roots. Men love to use betty™ for chest and facial hair.

safety: All betty™ products are safe. betty’s specially formulated no-drip hair dyes were created in consultation with a toxicologist. betty™ is made with natural ingredients and special conditioners for that sensitive area. Unlike other hair dyes, betty™ products are ammonia and paraben free.

where betty is sold: Award-winning betty™ has also become one of the most popular beauty products both domestically and internationally. betty™ is selling well geographically from Canada to Pakistan - Ohio to Oregon as well as in 20 countries and all 50 states. All betty™ products are available at salons/spas, and at beautygonegreen.com.

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Beauty’s Fashion: Nordie’s Catalogue - How I Covet Thee.

January 28th, 2009
Every season when the Nordstrom catalogue arrives it is our tradition to earnestly study each page and select one item worth coveting, possibly even saving for. This season, because of the equisite nature of our selection we’ve decided to share. Also if you do not already recieve the graphicly stunning revelation, you can sign up for the free catalogue (and an endless coffee cup rumination) here.

Dooney & Bourke ‘Flowers - Medium Cindy’ Tote
Bright and beautiful, life-like flowers pattern a roomy tote fashioned with lightly hued leather trim. Slip-bridge closure with interior snaps. Interior zip and cell phone pockets; key clip. Coated cotton with leather trim.

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Superbowl, Super-cool.

January 28th, 2009

My girlfriends and I celebrating the Superbowl with a homemade pink football cake, pigtails, and wings. However if you are lucky enough to live near a Bliss spa you don’t have to get quite so ridiculous to girl-ify your big plans for the big day. On Sunday February 1 you are in for a bevy of brilliant blissfull treats! Go team!

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