real Techniques brushes by Samantha Chapman: just right for Chickfila Leadercast emcee makeup!

5 Eco Beauty Experts' Go-To Products

Ever wondered what Josie Maran keeps in her medicine cabinet? Now you can take a peek inside hers, as well as 4 other eco beauty experts' stashes

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article Sure, it's not exactly polite to snoop around someone else's bathroom, but haven't you ever wondered what the experts actually use? We asked five natural beauty experts to give us a peek inside their medicine cabinets and we found some real gems. Want to see what they are? Take a peek

Hello Gorgeous! It's officially the Chickfila Leadercast day that so much work and preparation has gone into.

I am ready for an amazing day and if you are coming out, please be sure and say hello and introduce yourself !

Now I have been playing for several weeks now with these 3 samples from real Techniques by Samantha Chapman.

The brushes are very affordable, and extremely lightweight with taklon bristles.

For me that's the best part- the lightweight handle and balance in my hand. On one face a heavy brush isn't a big deal-by time you are on your tenth face-then it's a big deal.  I like the liner brush.

And I really like this semi sized setting brush because it's perfect for blending setting powder into the nooks and crannies of the face.

But it's the stand up right foundation brush that I really like!

I like the short squat bristles and how they press the product ( which currently I have been using the Vincent Longo water canvas foundation-and it blends on beautifully and seamlessly with this new foundation brush from real Techniques.

How to order and where to get is on the website below:

http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection

Get your expert face brush and see what I am talking about!



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Lavanila The Healthy Sun Screen: for Arizona summers!

7 Yoga Moves That Can Seriously Injure You

Yoga seems like such a peaceful endeavor -- that is until it causes you to say "ouch" instead of "om." See the 7 biggest backbreaking mistakes now

This is a TotalBeauty.com fitness article Yoga can be one of the most relaxing and overall beneficial forms of exercise. But if it's done incorrectly, it can be a fast-track onto the injured list. To keep your yoga sessions ouch-free, find out the most common mistakes yogis make and how to practice your poses the safe way. Get tips

Hello Gorgeous and Happy May!
Oh-it's so hot in Arizona-already! Around here-you really need to be wearing sunscreen everyday-face,hands, ears-you name it put some suncreen on it.
What I love about the brand Lavanila Laboratories is that it's a chemical free product. It's made in the USA, is 100% recyclable, not tested on animals and has a long list of stuff that is NOT in it! Such as:
petrochemicals, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oils, silicone, synthetic dyes, sulfates, parabens and is paba free too.

My tube needs to be squished a few times to mix up before application-but after that it's all good! I a very light scent and long wearing for open water swims.
I encourage you to visit the Lavanila website and see what else they have to offer-the healthy fragrances and deoderants are amazing! The Lavanila brand makes a great mother's day gift!

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Will I see you on Friday May 4th at AZ Leadercast?

6 Hot Hairstyles to Pair with a Pencil Skirt

Take the sexiest skirt around to the next level with these amazing hairstyles

This is a TotalBeauty.com celebrity hairstyles article We love wearing a hip-hugging pencil skirt just as much as the next girl. But when you wear one to the office, how do you keep your skirt from making you look trashy instead of classy? Answer: Choose the perfect hairstyle. Here are 6 red carpet hairstyles to offer some inspiration. See them now

Hello Gorgeous! This is going to be an amazing day-I look forward to seeing you there! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Mother's Day with L'Occitane Fresh Face Water

10 Best Eco-Friendly Products at the Drugstore

"Natural" doesn't have to mean "pricey" when it comes to beauty products. See our 10 favorite green beauty products you can find at the drugstore

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article We know -- you'd love to go agro-green on all aspects of your life -- including your beauty regimen. But you simply can't afford the all-natural products, right? Wrong. While some organic beauty products are admittedly steep, there are great natural finds in your drugstore beauty aisle. Here are our top picks. See steals

Hello Gorgeous!
Mother's Day, my birthday, and my triathlon are all on the same day! I just may have this Fresh Face Water by L'Occitane in my workout bag.
There is something very French about skincare that is more moisturizing than what the desert dwellers of Arizona do.

Back in the day-way back in the day, when France did not have the running water and plumbing in housing tenements like we enjoy now, water was a precious commodity. So the French women would use cleansing milks and use a slightly  damp washcloth to remove their makeup and clean their faces.

Part of that cleansing routine is using something like the L'Occitane Fresh Face Water. So you would use your facial cleanser and then mist your face with this L'Occitane product or spritz it onto a washcloth and wipe off the cleanser. This method of cleansing sure saves water!  It also tones and moisturizes.

I'm thinking it's a good thing to keep in my travel beauty bag that is always in my car-(frozen cold pack goes in every morning to keep things from melting!) or pack it in my tri training bag to clean the sweat off before makeup!

L'Occitane has so much to offer f or Mother's day gifts-visit www.loccitane.com to find a location near you or you can order online!

 A gentle alcohol-free makeup remover rich in shea extract and floral waters that moisturizes and tones skin in one step. Apply morning and evening, alone or in conjunction with a cleansing milk. Respects the fragility of the eye area. It's just $20.00 for a 6.7 oz bottle. Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

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!