| Learn the 26 tricks we picked up from top hair, makeup and nail pros |
 We asked hair, makeup and nail artists for their best kept secrets. Read on to find tips that will help add a little runway glamour to your signature style. |
Total Beauty Break - Backstage Beauty Tips
Lipgloss Break - Huge Lips, Skinny Hips
If only thin hips were a lick away. The innovative new cosmetics company Purple Lab has conjured up Huge Lips, Skinny Hips, a ground-breaking lip gloss offering non-invasive access to the lips and hips women have always dreamed about. Chic color, luscious volume and a slimmer figure for those skinny jeans are all just a wave of the lip gloss wand away with an exclusive formulation—including plump-prompting Vitamin B3 and the natural appetite suppressant Hoodia—in six universally-flattering, high-gloss hues.
“Huge Lips, Skinny Hips is the answer to every girl's beauty dreams—sophisticated lip color, plumping performance and a natural way to curb those carb cravings,” says Purple Lab Creatrix, fashion/beauty insider, author and media personality Karen Robinovitz. “It’s the perfect secret weapon for surviving cocktail parties without succumbing to all the hors d’oeuvres.”
Extending beyond the boundaries of traditional lip gloss, Huge Lips, Skinny Hips’ revolutionary formulation features Hoodia Gordoni Extract, which is derived from the cactus-like plant indigenous to South Africa and Namibia and has been used safely for centuries for its appetite-suppressing benefits. The formulation also includes Vitamin B3 to stimulate blood flow to the lip surface, diminish the appearance of unsightly wrinkles around the lip area and comfortably create a plumping effect without stinging or burning. Other lip-conditioning ingredients include natural lipids that bind water to the skin, as well as Meadow Foam to moisturize to perfection and Lemon Peel Oil to offer instant cooling. Committed to a healthy pout, the formulation is paraben-free.
Designed to inspire with every application, the collection’s six hues pay homage to Robinovitz’s favorite icons and philosophies. Red Sole (a sultry red inspired by the bottom of seductive Louboutin heels), Love Your Thighs (a flirty coral and Robinovitz’s personal mantra), Worship Kate (a rich pink glitter tribute to Kate Moss), Lychee Martini (a frothy peach inspired by her favorite fruit), No Panty Lines (a shiny clear) and Kitty Poledancer (the perfect nude and a nickname given to Robinovitz for her love of dancing) are each packaged with colorful anecdotes about the meaning behind the name of the shade. And the packaging is sleek, eye-popping fun—an hourglass-shaped box in glossy ombre dyed purple with metallic hot pink accents.
Purple Lab’s Huge Lips, Skinny Hips will debut in Spring 2009 for $20.00 at Scoop and Space.N.K. Co-Founder of Scoop, Stefani Greenfield, says “Everything that Karen does has a fresh and innovative marketing twist—this is truly ‘sexy yummy’.”
Shopping Break - College Day at Ulta
The first Tuesday of every month will be College Day at ULTA! Visit any ULTA location nationwide and show your valid College ID to receive an exclusive discount. Visit www.Ulta.com to the location nearest you. This story is every makeup lovers dream...you won't be disappointed!May 5th: 20% off your entire retail purchase and Salon service.
And the Winner is...
Starfishgal1072 - Congrats! You won the FLOWERBYKENZO Spring Fragrance.
Don't be sad if you didn't win, there are plenty more changes to win fabulous beauty prizes...
Noah's Natural's Skincare
Belli Skincare Motherhood Essential's Kit
Don't be sad if you didn't win, there are plenty more changes to win fabulous beauty prizes...
Noah's Natural's Skincare
Belli Skincare Motherhood Essential's Kit
Giveaway Break - Belli Skincare's Motherhood Line
Don't forget about the Soon To Be Moms this Mother's Day! For first-time moms, motherhood can be a little chaotic and scary. From diaper changes, feedings and sleepless nights (for the mom not the baby), the first few weeks of motherhood is anything but glamorous. Not only are you adjusting to a new baby in your life, but your body is still recovering from all the changes it went through during pregnancy. Belli Skincare, the world’s safest skincare line available to address the specific issues of pregnant women, new moms and babies, introduces the Motherhood Essentials Kit, which includes the Pure Comfort Nursing Cream, Eye Brightening Cream, Body Firming Serum and the Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer. The Motherhood Essentials Kit is the must-have skincare survival kit for new moms. To view all products, please visit: www.belliskincare.com Retail Cost: 38.99
***Giveaway***
Belli Skincare is pairing up with Lipgloss Break for Mother's Day Giveaway! I will randomly select one lucky winner to win the Motherhood Essentials Kit. Make sure to sign up, below, for your chance to win!
You can enter up to once a day. For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, or follow me on Twitter. Make sure to include the number of extra entries you have in the entry form.
You can enter up to once a day. For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, or follow me on Twitter. Make sure to include the number of extra entries you have in the entry form.
This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents. This contest will end on May 10, Mother's Day of course! I will announce the winner on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!
What's In My Beach Bag? - Volume 1
What's in my Beach Bag? Wouldn't you like to know! Every week I'm going to highlight a few items that I don't leave behind while I'm in the sun and on the water. I'll also include the hottest beach bags this summer, the first one being this adorable Juicy Couture bag. It comes with a matching towel that reads "Juicy says Relax!"
One of my 'vows' to myself this summer is to always use sunscreen. On my face, body, makeup, everything has to contain it. But, when you can't part with your favorite facial moisturizer that doesn't have sunscreen, what should a girl do??? Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster is a great solution for this. Instead of changing your staple facial product, you can mix equal amounts of Solar Defense Booster in with your moisturizer for full-spectrum protection. You can also use this alone for an SPF 30.
I used this product this past weekend when house boating in sunny, 90 degree weather, and no pink cheeks! I mixed it in equal parts with my moisturizer (this weekend was Oil of Olay, only brand they had at the QMart in Hyderabad) and it didn't alter the effectiveness of my moisturizer. The price point is more than I'm use to paying for sunscreen, but since I can use half the amount mixed in with my favorite moisturizer, and still get sun protection without worrying about sunscreen induced breakouts, I would say that it's a great investment and addition to any beach bag.
You can purchase the Solar Defence Booster at www. Dermalogica.com SRP: $43
Sephora Shopping Spree Sweepstakes
35 more days to enter the Total Beauty Sephora Shopping Spree Sweepstakes. You can enter multiple times for each review you write!
Total Beauty Break - Looking Good Over 40
| Try the makeover tricks we used on TotalBeauty.com reader Kim to help spice up her dating life |
 New to the Internet dating scene at age 50, Kim turned to our makeover dream team for beauty tips to help in showing off her sexy, independent self. Follow their steps to see whether their advice worked, and how you can recreate her look on your next date. |
Total Beauty Web Tour
Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee ponders an interesting question: are male and female acne really all that different? Find out more!
Beauty Anonymous brings you Sonia Rykiel Summer 2009 Makeup Collection.Family portrait in your future? Visit The Beauty Couch for some tips on how to apply makeup for fabulous photos.
Meilily brings you Beauty & Awareness: Check out Meilily's swatches and photos of OPI's Breathe Life lung cancer awareness nail polish!
The Informed Makeup Maven raves about Nude Vs Red lips, Nailene, The Best Bronzers, Softlips; reviews Jenova mascara and invites you to join her facebook group. Most of all IMM really wants your opinion for a chance to score a Covergirl makeup pack !
Jamie and Mother Blogger of Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog discovered a plethora of earth-friendly products for Earth Week: Tees for Change, Kiss My Face (plus a giveaway), and much more.
Boutique Flair reviews Vichy's popular Noraderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care lotion.
Good news for fans of Stila! Beauty Junkies Unite finds out after a month of bankruptcy rumors, the makeup brand has been sold and should be back in business soon!
Makeup Files is celebrating its first blog anniversary! Come celebrate with us by entering the huge birthday bash beauty giveaway worth over $100 dollars!
eye4style wants you to get glowing - from the inside out! Click here to enter her Glowelle giveaway.
GIVEAWAY ALERT! The Anti Hair Slave is giving away the entire Soft & Beautiful StyleProtect Collection all you have to do is leave a comment to be entered.
Looking for the latest giveaway...Addicted to Lipstick is having a Kiss My Face Giveaway where she's giving away organic lip shines and lip shimmers.
Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews the new Olay Pro X Protocol Starter Kit.
See what Fabulous Over Forty product she is so happy she found in NYC!
Butterflydiary has fallen in love with Amala Organic Beauty, a line she feels can cryogenically freeze her skin's age.
Melissa of The Makeup Divas reviews the new Prescriptives Motor-Eyes Instant Action mascara .
Lipgloss Break has partnered with Noah's Naturals to give away a selection of products from their skincare line. Enter to Win!
makeup loves me has some news about this next episode of gossip girl! and no, it's not dorota's secret...
Only one week left to enter the giveaway hosted by More than a Pretty Face for all nine shades of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics' newly launched Lip Tar collection. Lip Tar sold out at its launch at The Makeup Show in NYC last month.
The girls over at Beauty in Real Life let you in on Bobbi Brown's new Nautical Collection. Check it out here!! And while you are there don't forget to enter their Pureology Giveaway!!
Beauty Beast reviews both limited edition scents from the new Kohdo Wood fragrance collection by Jo Malone.
Face Candy shows you some makeup brushes that are eco-friendly.
Beauty411 loves Kate Somerville's newest product, ExfoliKate Body Intensive Exfoliating Treatment. Check out her review here!
In honor of Earth Week, Spoiled Pretty is hosting a week's worth of green giveaways. Enter to win eco-chic sunglasses...and beauty booty from Cargo PlantLove, John Masters Organics, Samy, Tarte, Zoya, Kaia, and Burt's Bees!
The Shades Of U is GIVING AWAY prizes from Aminogenesis Dermascyne Wrinkle Arrest and Health Dropz Beverage Booster! Enter to win!
Beauty Blogging Junkie announces Crescent Row, the new adorable perfume collection from Benefit.
Total Beauty Break - Makeup Meltdowns
| Pro tips on keeping a fresh face -- even in sweltering hot weather |
 Making makeup last all day-- especially in hot, muggy conditions-- doesn't have to be a high-maintenance hassle. Follow these tips from pro makeup artists Charlie Green and Molly Stern and your look, whether natural or dramatic, won't melt away. |
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