According to recent studies, one-third of working Americans will not use all of their allotted vacation time this year, and the rest seem unable to decompress, taking working “breaks” that involve bringing blackberries, email, and piles of work along. The economy is rough, and many of us are holding onto our jobs for dear life, but vacations are a physical and emotional necessity, not a luxury, helping you to sleep better, feel more energized, and look 100% better..and besides, no one really cares about seeing the same ole' photos of palm trees and ubiquitous tropical sunsets. If you hear yourself wishing for “Belize, please!”, and find that – but for the price! – cruises and island getaways entice, why not consider a few days of R&R Chez Toi, taking some time to discover what's fun (and affordable) to do right in your own backyard.
Larenim, the mineral makeup brand voted Best Natural Makeup 2008 for Eye Colour by Better Nutrition magazine, never fails to wow me. Their mineral finishing powders are simply superb, and their mineral eyeshadows are subtle, but very classy
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Mineral Makeup Promo: Larenim Mineral Eyeshadows
There’s been some serious *brou-ha-ha* over Urban Decay’s new Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows (first about the cute packaging and second about the shades having been previously released under different names), but UD didn’t stop with Alice. They also released two new face products, namely a powder and an eye primer for spring. I’m still doing some playing testing, but here’s a really quick look… Urban Decay tried to make their new loose powder universally flattering, but they sure didn’t make the name easy to say, ha! Razor Sharp Ultra Definition Finishing Powder ($30) is quite a mouthful (say it five times fast!), but it does feel soft, slippery and very finely milled
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A Quick Look at Urban Decay Eden Primer Potion and Razor Sharp Powder
New in Beauty Yay or nay to Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess blush/bronzer compact for summer? Blend to build a blush with these springy new Rimmel Lasting Finish Powder Blushes ($5). Each comes with three swirl-able shades for mix/matching.
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New in Beauty, Jan. 27: A Bronze Goddess Gets Summer Stripes and NARS Gets Matte About Lips
Sexy Valentine’s Day Skin: The perfect body care duo, The Body Refiner ($110) and The Body Crème ($195) by La Mer work in tandem to polish and soften the skin. Since The Max Huber Research Labs began engineering their first body treatments, they have incorporated the most luxurious ingredients. A multi-faceted treatment which utilizes precious ingredients—including 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust— the Body Refiner delivers a cushiony resurfacing treatment the instantly lifts away dull cells, gently retexturizing skin to reveal a smooth and supple new surface
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La Mer Valentine’s Day Pampering Treats
Full disclosure: I got this product as a PR freebie, and I receive many free products from MAC. I've always wondered what liner and/or primer Amy Winehouse uses. No matter how rough a night she's had – and let's face it, she's had her share – her eyeliner always remains astonishingly resilient .
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MAC Greasepaint Sticks
On behalf of Lifetime , Talking Makeup is excited to present a NEW clip from this Thursday’s (January 28th, 2010) NEW Episode of PROJECT RUNWAY Season 7 ! Tune in this Thursday at 10PM/9C to watch the designers butt heads when they have to work in teams of two. As personalities clash in the workroom, tensions come to a head on the runway. The guest judge is designer Matthew Williamson .
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Project Runway Season 7 Guest Judge Matthew Williamson
WATCH: Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning answered questions from the audience at the Sundance Film Festival 2010 premiere of THE RUNAWAYS .
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Kristen Stewart And Dakota Fanning at The Sundance Premiere of THE RUNAWAYS
GET THE LOOK: Makeup artist Olaf Derlig tells Talking Makeup about the secret behind Marisa Tomei’s radiant skin at Sundance 2010 . “I had an amazing result using VOTRE VU today on Marisa Tomei. Getting Marisa ready right after she arrived from the airport going straight to her premiere it was very important to give her a nice fresh, glowy look and perfect skin appearance
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Marisa Tomei at Sundance 2010
Hair extensions are everywhere and everybody’s wearing them. Every month, we here at the Look Hair and Makeup like to profile a celebrity hair extension lover who doesn’t fit the stereotype that so many people have.
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Guess Who’s Wearing Hair Extensions: Kate Gosselin
Hi girls! My apologies for my lack of updates in The Mineral Makeup Blog . But then, we here at The Mineral Makeup Blog are here to stay and give you the latest updates and more articles! Here’s to a great 2010! Anyway, Lumiere Cosmetics is having a Think Spring Sale! Get 30% off the regular-priced mineral makeup, use the code Spring. Kindly check their e-poster for more details!
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Lumiere’s Think Spring Sale
Aveda Light Elements Texturizing Creme and Light Elements Shaping Wax are both available on-counter this week! I’m already a huge fan of Aveda’s Light Elements Smoothing Fluid which I used before and after blow drying my hair straight. The scent is very calming and addicting! Light Elements Texturizing Creme WHAT IS AVEDA’S LIGHT ELEMENTS TEXTURIZING CREME? Aveda’s Light Elements Texturizing Creme delivers weightless texture with light hold
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Aveda Light Elements Texturizing Creme and Light Elements Shaping Wax
Gossip Girl star, Leighton Meester , shopped at Chicago’s premier shopping destination, Sofia Vintage at 1165 North Clark Street, Suite 400 on Friday, January 1st. Leighton was in town for her performance at The Underground and was dressed head to toe in Sofia Vintage’s finest fashions for the red carpet including a sexy long sleeve open back, black lace top with trendy olive colored trousers. Leighton in Sofia Vintage from the red carpet at The Underground (photo credit Rob Grabowski) Leighton Meester with Sofia Vintage co-owner, Ashley Zisook About Sofia Vintage: Launched in the spring of ’09, Sofia Vintage features a variety of men and women’s vintage clothing, emerging designers, and accessories, at all price points.
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Leighton Meester at Sofia Vintage
ELLE , the number one global fashion magazine, announces the ELLE Make Better Program and DVD Series . The Make Better program is a multiplatform initiative surrounding fitness, fashion and beauty content that includes a themed January issue, a dedicated website and a three-DVD set hosted by and starring model Brooklyn Decker
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The Elle Make Better Program DVD Series To Star Model Brooklyn Decker
Neutrogena Cosmetics selected Rosanna Scali, of Howell, New Jersey, as the grand-prize winner of the “Flaunt Your Inner Celebrity” Facebook Contest. Rosanna was treated to a celebrity-style getaway in New York City for a makeover session with Neutrogena Cosmetics Celebrity Make-up Artist Matin, and a professional photo shoot with famed photography Wally Shaykhoun
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Neutrogena Cosmetics Flaunt Your Inner Celebrity Facebook Contest Winner
On behalf of Lifetime , Talking Makeup is excited to present a NEW Promo Spot entitled “Big” from PROJECT RUNWAY Season 7 ! Headed back to the one and only Big Apple, this season kicks off Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 10/9C only on Lifetime!
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Project Runway Season 7: Unprecedented Talent and Unthinkable Challenges
Dermagevity Skin Care’s all-natural stretch mark treatment and scar removal cream, Skinplexin, is currently experiencing a surge in sales, as more consumers are seeking ways around conventional cosmetic surgery, and instead choosing to go with safer, alternative routes that are backed with scientific evidence that they will indeed offer the desired results that consumers are seeking; allowing more affordable alternatives to cosmetic surgery. In a mid-December, 2009 article that was published on the popular online news medium, Bounty.com – in an article that was entitled, ‘Cosmetic alternatives to be big in 2010′ – the article specifically states that more cosmeceutical products will be available over the coming decade that offer women – most who are not as financially capable as those who are currently undergoing such dangerous surgical procedures – a true and affordable means to alter their appearances, achieving similar desired results.
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Skinplexin Natural Stretch Mark Treatment and Scar Removal Cream
Cosmetic Cosmos, a trusted supplier of mineral makeup, anti aging skincare products and wedding make up services, today introduces six new protective and anti aging skincare products clinically engineered to help reduce the effects of environmental stresses to skin. “The combination of hectic holiday schedules and exposure to winter elements is extremely harsh on skin,” said Sherry Brice, president, Cosmetic Cosmos. “Our latest skincare offerings combine the newest advances in skincare to help clients rejuvenate one of their most precious assets—their skin.” Cosmetic Cosmos Total Eye Repair is a convenient, all-in-one eye cream formulated to eliminate puffiness, erase dark circles, hydrate and refine skin tone
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Cosmetic Cosmos New Botanical Anti-Aging Skincare Products
If you suffer from the mildest forms of acne you probably already know that the only real danger involved with the condition is in the embarrassment it can cause when its arrival coincides with an important event – a date, wedding, or other social encounter. In most cases, there’s no reason to panic over a small blemish and spend a lot of money on complex acne treatments
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Acne Treatments – Prevention is the Best Cure
Just had a few DMs with the lovely Adriana Lukas about which beauty products/regimes we swear by, and those we are interested in trying. I sent her links to products I've written about previously here , the Kiehl's Tinted Moisturizer my daughter and I use daily, she such a fan she once said, “I believe I am going to use this for the rest of my life,” and I believe her, and will, as well.
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Beauty Products You Swear By