elite Models New York Muse & Rio Glam Girl: fresh scents for summer

11 Best Stress-Reducing Exercises

No gym membership? No problem. Here is an easy workout regimen you can do at home

This is a TotalBeauty.com health article After a long, stressful day at work, going to the gym probably doesn't sound as relaxing as plopping on your couch with a glass of wine and a DVR filled with episodes of Glee. We're not here to tell you not to indulge in your high school musical flashbacks. But here's an idea: Unwind before you hit the couch with these stress-reducing exercises you can do at home. Get exercises

Hello Gorgeous! I love fragrance and I've been playing with two new scents that are made in Spain and can evoke the scent and feeling of being a model in New York or Rio. I do pin up modeling-but I should be a snack food model, something salty and cheesy. I like the elite MODEL New York Muse best since it's light and flowery smelling but the Rio Glam Girl is good too. Enjoy this wee video and in depth note report from Basenotes. You can get your elite MODEL fragrance at Targets everywhere for $9.00 or online at www.target.com I quote Basenotes-a very detailed and meticulous fragrance website on the notes of the 2 scents I've tried which are elite MODELS New York Muse and elite MODELS Rio Glam Girl " New York Muse is an "intense scent, with an urban feel" with top notes of lotus flower, gardenia leaves and blood orange. The middle notes feature red peony, violet and orchid whilst the base consists of vanilla, patchouli and musk You can "capture the vibrant, celebratory spirit of Rio" with Rio Glam Girl. Top notes of acai berry and starfruit, lead into a heart of peony, jasmine and violet flower, ending on a drydown of sandalwood and palisander wood. All of the fragrances are presented in rounded glass flacons, with square black caps and the juice is tinted different colours for each scent, in shades from pink to gold." Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Laura Mercier look for Arizona proms & weddings

10 Quick Ways to Burn Calories While You Sit

Who really has the time to blast calories after a long day at work? Not us! Here's how to lose weight while sitting down

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women article No matter what your day-to-day is like, you probably spend a little -- OK, maybe a lot -- of time on your behind. Add that to a busy schedule with no space for gym visits and you've got a recipe for health disaster. Break the cycle with these 10 surprising tricks that'll help you burn calories while sitting (yes, sitting). Burn calories

Hello Gorgeous!
This look by Laura Mercier is so beautiful!
It's perfect for an Arizona prom or a spring bride! Enjoy the beauty lesson and get your favorite Laura Mercier products at Nordstroms or online at www.lauramercier.com

INSPIRATION For the Marchesa Bridal Spring 2013 Runway Show, Talia Shobrook, lead makeup artist for the show, was inspired by the fashionable and fresh Marchesa bride-to-be. The makeup look she created was whimsical and effervescent.

By carefully selecting a palette of warm and diffused colours, she was able to develop the natural flush that people love for brides, evoking a woman that is both innocent and sensual.

 FACE: According to Shobrook, “flawless skin with a fresh and dewy finish was the foundation of the look.” · First, Talia mixed Laura Mercier Mega-Moisturizer Crème SPF 15 with Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance to add a subtle glow to the skin. · She then covered under eye circles with Laura Mercier Secret Concealer and covered any spots or redness with Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage. ·

 Next, she applied Laura Mercier Silk Crème Foundation to the face. · Lastly, she used Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder in the T-zone, for control shine, leaving the rest of the skin dewy and fresh. EYES: According to Shobrook, “we chose to highlight the eye, to add to the allure that a bride’s sparkling eyes have on her wedding day.” ·

 First, Talia mixed Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colours Stellar and Primrose and applied them on the lid from lashline to the crease. · Next, she softly contoured the crease with Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour in Fresco. ·

Using Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Ballet Pink, she dipped a Laura Mercier Fine Point Eye Liner Brush into water and swirled around the Eye Colour to pick up the product, then drew a line across the lashline, with a slight flick at the outer corner. The eyeliner should be thin, and bright. ·

On the lower lashline, she used a Laura Mercier Flat Eye Liner Brush to apply Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour in Truffle just at the lashline and blended slightly to soften. · Lastly, she finished with a layer of Laura Mercier Long Lash Mascara and another layer of Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara to the lashes in the center of the eye.

 LIPS & CHEEKS: “By using the same product on the eyes and lips, we allow the fresh-faced bride to only have to carry one product for touch-ups. The creamy formula adds a lovely natural flush to the face,” Shobrook concluded. ·

 On the cheeks, Talia applied Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Mango (NEW, launching September 2012) to the apples of the cheeks and blended to give a natural flush in the face. The result is a creamy smooth natural cheek color. ·

 The look was finished with the punchy Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Mango (NEW, launching September 2012) blended onto the lips as well.

How to get ready for prom beauty and save money in Mesa Arizona and beyond

Oh love if only!
I have a full face of Vincent Longo Water Canvas makeup on-plus the Vincent Longo primer t make way for my super uber gorgeous Laura Mericer Lagoon baked eyeshadow.

Oh! If only there was a closer photo! I have a large sea scape detailed shadow on my eye with the base being the Lagoon shadow from Laura Mercier and my lips and cheeks are Laura Mercier Bronze Veil with Laura Mercier Honey Mocha over it for cheek apply pop and some Laura Mericer Seashell Pink on the lid to pop a bit while the Lagoon worked it on the outside corner of the eye and contour. The super sweet nude creme lip print finished the look.

Oh the Laura Mercier collection of singles that can be popped into a handy pallete with large mirror-sweet!- That is if the video made the grade and I did not accidentely drop it.

For the record, I have NEVER, EVER lost a video until today. This time. Is the last time. I am. So sick!

Please enjoy the how to video to help you get ready for Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale Arizona proms-if I can be of service to you, please let me know, I may be at your local Hot Topic or searsSTYLE (p.s. at sears (Style) you get an automatic 15% off your dress/prom prices...think about it...)

As always, you are gorgeous and let me know what I can do for you.
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L'Occitane Brightening Essence and Pivoine Delicate: perfect for prom in Mesa Arizona or your town!

10 Biggest Hair Myths

Want the whole truth about hair care? Our experts break down the widely-accepted misconceptions here

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care products article We've all grown up believing a myth or two. (Who wouldn't want to believe a fairy pays for our teeth?) But there are a few hair legends -- like you shouldn't use a brush on wet hair -- that you may not have known were myths to begin with! Find out the truth from our experts' list of the 10 biggest hair myths now. Debunk hair myths

Hello Gorgeous!
Getting ready for prom in Arizona? Or are you starting to look for a present for your Mom for Mother's Day?

Personally-I love the thick rich cremes of L'Occitane, but there is so much more to the line!

For instance, this product you see to the left-I've been using it on my hands and face to lighten sun damage-and overall, it's adding a light luminosity to my skin.

Here's a bit from the website:

"Immortelle Brightening Essence is a serum that corrects wrinkles, evens skin tone and brightens the complexion. Its aqueous texture enhances the penetration of Immortelle essential oil, which stimulates collagen production and fills wrinkles.*

The concentrated formula of the Brightening Essence also offers:
- Bellis Perennis extract and a Vitamin C derivative to diminish age spots and give skin a youthful glow
- Garden Nasturtium extract to increase the skin’s natural ability to reflect light..." read more on the L'Occitane website!

Now-another reason to go to the website is to play with the makeup tool in the Pivoine Delicate page where you can try on several looks and mix and match hair color, eye color and the shades from the makeup.

I received a sample of the L'Occitane Pivoine Delicate lipstick and the color is called #2. It's the most sheer pink and so 'ballerina' like-exactly the idea and feel behind the line. See so for yourself in the video!

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Stop nipple pop before it happens: stay pure and modest with Johnny on the Spot!

Fast Facts for Healthy Hair

Everyone wants beautiful, strong hair, but who actually knows how to achieve it? Our experts, of course! Here are their healthy hair facts

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Whether you've washed your hair with chemical-filled shampoo, blow dried it like there's no tomorrow, or colored it to the point of brittleness, we've all made a few hair care mistakes along the way. But that doesn't mean shiny, strong hair is a distant dream. See our experts' tips for healthy hair here. Get healthy hair

Hello Gorgeous!
In Arizona, it's hot-and prom season.
Or job interview season.
Maybe even just got a new tank top season?

No matter what the situation is-ladies
I think I have found a pair of products
that truly need to be in your wardrobe.

The products have been renamed from Miss Oops to Johnny on the Spot.



The first need to have is "Silicone Nipple Covers" and the second is "Double Sided Apparel Tape".
You need the nipple covers because at some point you may feel nervous or cold-perhaps intrigued and your shirt will show it-unless you are wearing Johnny on the Spot silicone nipple covers. I tried it, and it's fairly comfortable. Now, I do need to test this in the 110 degree July weather of Arizona before giving a 100% thumbs up on comfort.

The second product you need that has been on every set in the wardrobe department that I have worked on is double sided apparel tape to keep the buttons taped shut so you can't see into your shirt or your bra strap stuck to your tank top so the spaghetti strap doesn't slip down!
Both of these items are worth it-and under $20-so order some now! I only found one store in my area-which really isn't my area-that carries it. Enjoy the video!


Vignettes
5220 North 7th Street
AZ, Phoenix 85014
602-264-4845
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Easter & Prom: pink lip gloss review for you!

Mission: "Can I Get Jennifer Aniston's Body?"

One woman copied the famous "Friend's" at-home yoga workout with the goal of dropping 15 pounds in 30 days. Did she succeed? Find out

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts article Years after her beer-ponging days, our writer was sick of her Freshman 15 still hanging around. So she decided to do something about it and committed to a month's worth of daily workouts with the yoga instructor who lists Aniston among her A-list clients. Did she end up with a banging celeb-worthy body? Find out

Oh how I love pink lip gloss Gorgeous!
Happy Easter to you too!
Enjoy this short video with 5 favorite pink lip gloss and lipsticks!

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Maxim Hygiene Products for Prom and beyond!

Weekend Makeover Special

Whether it's a hot date, a wedding, or job interview, a special occasion requires special attention. See how our team of experts can help you get ready for a big event

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article No matter the event, if you have a date circled in red on your calendar, you want to do a bit more than your go-to wash, moisturize, and mascara routine. To give you inspiration on how you can step up your game, check out the makeovers we gave three readers who had three very special occasions coming up. See makeovers

Hello Gorgeous!
Prom time is here and there is a need to care of your total body and health-not just getting ready ready in your makeup, hair and dress-but now is a good time to look at taking your personal care to a higher level. Consider Maxim Hygiene products for a healthier way to care for yourself! Enjoy!


Maxim was developed after twenty-five years of manufacturing and distribution experience in the feminine hygiene industry, held by company Founder, Kenneth Alvandi. His extensive work on every angle of the business, values for producing quality products, and having three very special women in his life (his wife and two daughters), led him to his vision of taking his years of experience 'to the max' by creating safer and more natural products for women.

Inspired by her father’s vision, Rebecca teamed up with Kenneth for Maxim’s official launch in 2008, and since then they've been working to change the face and feel of feminine hygiene with Maxim, a Soft, Safe and Natural alternative to conventional feminine hygiene products.

As a father and daughter team, Kenneth and Rebecca combine Ken’s industry knowledge and Rebecca’s feminine perspective with their homegrown values for the Body, Earth and Health, to provide a range of natural lifestyle products to best suit personal hygienic needs.

Kenneth and Rebecca plan to make many more exciting advances in expanding the Maxim product line under the Maxim philosophy.

http://www.maximhy.com/product-pages/request-a-trial-package.html
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Happy National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

The Ultimate Spring Makeover

See how our dream team of beauty experts helped one woman step into spring in style

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article Not sure how to wear the season's hottest hair, makeup, and style trends? When one reader told us she didn't have a clue in this department, we thought the rest of our readers would relate. So we asked our dream team -- style, makeup, and hair experts -- to give her a new look for the new season. See the makeover and get tips on how to copy the look yourself now. See makeover

Hello Gorgeous!
I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! I like best on sourdough bread with blackberry jam and crunchy peanut butter but I'll also eat a smooth peanut butter with orange marmalade and mashed banana sandwich!
Oh-and for variety-why not a honey and peanut butter sandwich in wheat!
So many good choices and such a classic sandwich! Hooray and congratulations to the peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
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How to end Spring Break: easy how to video with Beyonce Pulse Summer edition, Laura Mercier oil free foundation and Jillian Dempsey Avon Blissful/Divi

Date Night Makeover

Reader Jen is getting back into the dating scene and wants a new look. See her sexy makeover now

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article It's no secret that the right hairstyle and makeup can make a pretty woman drop-dead gorgeous. To make sure that Jen's date can't take his eyes off her, our dream team of beauty experts gave Jen a hairstyle and makeup look to amp up her natural beauty. See how the right makeup and hairstyle can make a difference. Watch video

Hello Gorgeous!
It's time-spring break is ending as is the month of
March.

Prom is upon us in Arizona as is the Scottsdale Bike Week and so many fun events to attend with the
weather being really warm and perfect!

I love fragrance and this new scent from Beyonce PULSE Summer Edition is a perfect light and floral perfume that dries down to a soft powdery floral scent for making the transition for spring break to summer vacation.

Get it at major retailers or here!



In this short how to end your spring break vacation
look I show a short demonstration for an easy and relaxing makeup look.

I'm wearing the in Warm Ivory and it wears beautifully over sunscreen, stays matte, blends well and photographs amazing.

I think I need both formulations, the moisturizing and the oil free so I can mix and match for what type of day I have ahead of me.
Ladies with oily skin and acne prone skin, you will look and feel beautiful in this Laura Mercier foundation!

Now before I get to the video-the color products in the video are the Jillian Dempsey for AVON collection and this blush is called Blissful/Divine.

I love the mix of a highlighter/blush/bronzer contour color all in one palette. You can use them separately or blended together or simply use your large domed blush brush to sweep the 3 colors on in one swoop!

Enjoy the Makeup University video and product details are below!


Skin: Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm skin smoothing lotion
Foundation: Laura Mercier Oil Free Supreme Foundation in Warm Ivory
Brows: Brow Diva in Sophia
Mascara: Avon Super Shock MAX in black
Blush: Jillian Dempsey for AVON in Blissful/Divine
Lips: AVON Ultra Color Rich lipstick in Nude Perfection
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