Father's Day Gift Ideas

Here are some cool Father's Day gift ideas....
The Callet
You guessed it, the cell phone case and wallet in one!
HairMax LaserComb
Is dad going a little bald? The HairMax LaserComb is the only at-home device cleared by the FDA to regrow hair for male pattern baldness. Now with three different options for men suffering from thinning hair, the HairMax LaserComb provides a beacon of hope, and more importantly, real results. It's a little on the pricier site, but could be worth it!
HeadBlade
This deluxe gift box is perfect for the Bald father in your life. Includes the new HeadBlade Sport: the fastest, easiest way to shave your head.

Brookstone Video Spy Pen
The Video Spy Pen is the perfect gift for dads on-the-go. Ordinary-looking pen lets you take notes and records color video. Built in 4GB USB flash drive stores up to 1.5 hours of video & data. Video Spy Pen, $69.99 www.brookstone.comCalvin Klein Euphoria for Men
Give Dad the gift of smelling good! Calvin Klein Euporhia for Men smells amazing! It's one of their newer scents. If you're strategic, you can pick it up at Ulta and get a free gift if they are running a promotion at the time.LUSH's Dirty Gift
This gift has massive amounts of macho manly must-haves with just the right amount of squeaky clean fun! $19.95 at www.lush.ca
Contains: Dirty toothy tabs 0.09g, Dirty perfume 2ml, Dirty Springwash shower gel 100ml, Dirty shaving cream 45g, Dirty hair cream 15g.

Gelac in Black Licorice

IBD Gelac in Black Licorice

Beauty Sales - Smashbox on HauteLook

Huge Smashbox sale on HauteLook today thru Thursday. From brushes to glosses, stock up while on sale!

Want some new nail colors for your fingers and tootsies? Check out the edgy colors from Ginger + Liz on HauteLook today.

Beauty App Tuesday - Sephora

Sephora has gone full force into the mobile world! They have both an iPhone app and mobile shopping site. Not only are they the leader in beauty and cosmetic shopping, but apparently they are in the forefront for going mobile as well!

(Sephora iPhone app screenshot)

Sephora's iPhone app, Sephora to Go, allows you shop, browse new products, get special mobile offers and more. Don't have an iPhone? Don't fret! Their mobile site, m.sephora.com, is mobile friendly for browsing and shopping right from your phone!

(Sephora mobile site screenshot)

Total Beauty Post: 9 New Self Tanners for Summer

9 New Self-Tanners for Summer

Get tan skin without risking melanoma

This is a TotalBeauty.com tanning article These babies guarantee a natural sun-kissed sheen or a dark goddess tan without the aid of the sun or the risk of wrinkles. And this season's newest options for bronzed skin are better than anything we've seen yet. See products

Barbie on Gilt Groupe!

Can't help but pass along today's Gilt Groupe sale....Barbie! It's Little Black Dress Barbie with accessories. Love it!

Giveaway Break - Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate

Looking for a new skincare product, check out Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate. Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate is a unique and ultra-soothing formula that helps restore a youthful glow to your skin. Your complexion appears instantly brighter and energized after it is applied. Apply morning and night onto clean skin before any other products. Think of Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate as an oxygen bar for your skin! Price: $84, 10 ml

**Giveaway***

Enter to win a bottle of Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Saturday , July 9th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Beauty App Tuesday - Magazines on your iPad

If you're already an Allure, SELF or Glamour subscriber, you can download the magazines' free iPad app in the iTunes app store. You can also subscribe purely via iPad. I love seeing companies go digital!

Smell like a Country Star!

The Country Music TV Awards are on tonight, June 8th. Check out the new scents from Country Music sweethearts Faith Hill & Tim McGraw:

Seasonless and casual, Faith Hill True ($31.50) embodies the natural sensuality of a passionate and spirited beauty. The fragrance begins with a sparkling burst of exotic citrus Japanese Yuzu and is followed by breezy floral notes of Gardenia, Lily and Sheer Mimosa and a gentle, warm dry down of Sandalwood and Musk.

And if you can rope your leading man into the living room too, gift him with the perfect complement to Faith Hill True – Silver by Tim McGraw ($31.50). This cool, modern scent combines hints of green leaves, sandalwood, and saffron for an effortless balance between country casual and city chic.

MTV Movie Awards Beauty

Did anyone watch the MTV movie awards Sunday night? I missed them, but had fun looking at the celebrity style afterwards. Here are some of the products that the celebs used to get their looks:

Bieber Fever! Vanessa Price, Bieber's stylist, used a small amount of KeSARI Indian Oil Hair Serum before blow drying the hair to ensure that there was no frizz. KeSARI Indian Hair Oil Serum retails at $26.50 at HSN.com

Swedish sweetie, Malin Akerman, swung by to try out some suki – adding that she’s always keen on natural skincare lines, as her complexion is super sensitive.

How To Get Kristen Stewart's Look: Fekkai Celebrity Stylist Adir Abergel started by applying the Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume Styling Whip throughout and rough dried the hair. Once dried, he re-applied the Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume Styling Whip and re-dried the hair to create a natural wave. He then backcombed the hair from roots to ends spraying Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray and slightly ironed the hair. Finally, he brushed the hair to form the texture of the hair.

All products by Fekkai: Advanced Full Blown Volume Styling Whip ($23) and Fekkai Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray ($24). Available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley from Transformers showed up in a sexy animal frock, and a half-up style. To recreate Rosie’s ‘do shake göt2b POWDER’ful volumizing styling powder ($5.99) directly into your roots for instant texture and volume. Then use Goody ColourCollection Bobby Pins ($4.29) to hold strands back invisibly.

Queen of fashion, Leighton Meester made a statement with her flashy Balmain dress and her loose waves. For her shiny, healthy looking locks, blow dry with Solano 3700Moda Dryer ($220), which uses far infrared heat that dries from the inside out for overall healthier hair. Pair with the Goody Start.Style.Finish. Gel Cushion Brush ($6.99) when styling for frizz-free, standout locks.

Easy A star Emma Stone hit the red carpet in a shimmery Bottega Veneta frock and equally shiny and chic hairstyle. You can easily achieve the same look with Goody Summer Waves Foam Rollers ($10.99). Simply set damp hair into the rollers and leave in overnight or let sit until dry. Then just unroll and run your fingers through your hair to get the ultimate beach-inspired look. Lock in your ‘do with göt2b rockin’ it encore hold hairspray ($5.99) for flexible, weightless hold.

Total Beauty Post - Celebrity Makeovers

Celebrity Makeovers: Wedding Edition

Hilary Duff, LeAnn Rimes and Ginnifer Goodwin all have gone through mini-makeovers for their wedding. See them now

This is a TotalBeauty.com wedding makeup article Just like real people (i.e.: us), celebrities also like to revamp their hair color, lose some pounds and look prettier come wedding day. See a few celebs' wedding makeovers now. See pics

Flojos’ Under-$20 Animal Print Sandals

We may not need to rely on animal instincts to know that summer is here, but sometimes it takes predatory tactics to find that perfect hot-day activity. Flojos’ affordable animal-inspired print sandals offer the comfort, durability, and style to help summer feet hunt for the ideal beach, track down summer shopping gold mines, and capture a moment of R&R in the sun.

And for less than $20, Flojos is the natural choice for summer survival footwear.

Prowl the coastline for prime sunbathing spots in the spotted rubber COUGAR sandals with shimmering metallic straps, available in Silver, White or Blue (pictured at right), MSRP: $17.

Roam freely from sprawling, golden beaches to dock-side parties and barbecues in the wildly comfortable and soft, striped ZEBRA flip-flops featuring a padded foot bed and arch-support, MSRP: $19.

Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Flojos is one of the top sandal manufacturers and has offered high-quality footwear for the casual, active lifestyle since 1979. A name synonymous with fashion, comfort and style, find Flojos brand footwear (women’s, children’s, and men’s styles) nationwide in chain stores, surf shops, specialty stores and fashion boutiques, or shop online at www.flojos.com.

What's in my Beach Bag? - Jason Naturals SPF

Jason Family Naturals Sunblock SPF 45 kept me burn free this past weekend! I had no idea this company has been around since 1959. They have been a pioneer in the 'naturals' beauty department.

This non-greasy, water-resistant sunscreen smells so good. It's not overpowering, just a very fresh 'summery-beachy' smell. The Family Natural Sunblock protects skin from burn, and reduces harmful free radical damage caused by the sun's ultra-violet rays. It's enriched with Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Green tea extract. This is probably why it felt a little moisturizing as well.

My husband and I both used this and were out all day on Memorial Day. We reapplied probably 2-3x throughout the day and came away with no red. If you are in to organic and natural products, this is a good product to use when you're out in the sun. It retails for $11.95

You can find Jason Natural Products at Whole Foods and other health and natural food stores in the US and Canada, or by visiting www.jason-natural.com.

Total Beauty Post - 5 Must Have Beauty Products

5 Must-Have Beauty Products

See what beauty products one editor cannot leave the house without

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article I am a certifiable product junkie, but since I can't schlep my closet full of beauty products around with me, I'm always sure to have the bare minimum at hand in case I need a fix. Here's what's always there for me in my case of need ... See products

Giveaway Break - Kiss My Face Olive Oil Soap

For centuries the people of the Mediterranean have recognized the benefits of Olive Oil to nourish and moisturize the skin. The founders of Kiss My Face, Bob MacLeod and Steve Byckiewicz, recognized these benefits back in the early 80s, and began selling their first product, olive soap imported from Greece. Today, this unique cleansing and softening bar remains as simple and pure as a soap can be. Long lasting and made from the purest natural ingredients, the Kiss My Face Olive Oil Bar Soaps are suitable for all skin types.

For a limited time, Kiss My Face is offering the olive oil soaps in multipacks. You can buy two 4 oz bars and get 2 for free!

Kiss My Face Big Deal Bar Multipacks – Key Features

• Each bar contains 86% pure olive oil harvested from sun drenched Mediterranean olive orchards
• Soap works to heal eczema, acne and psoriasis
• 4 oz Multipacks are available in Olive & Aloe, Pure Olive Oil, Olive & Honey and Olive & Lavender
• The 8 oz Multipacks are available in Olive & Chamomile, Olive & Green Tea, Olive & Lavender, Olive & Aloe and Pure Olive Oil

The Kiss My Face Olive Oil Bar Multipacks are available for $5.99 (4 oz) and $7.99 (8 oz) at KissMyFace.com.

**Giveaway***

Enter to win a 4 pack of Kiss My Face Pure Olive Oil Soap from Greece!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Saturday , July 2nd. I will randomly select TWO winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals

Set your summer style to “sizzle” with China Glaze’s new Crackle Glaze Metals collection. The pioneer in crackle technology, China Glaze takes the beauty phenomenon to the next level with this second-generation polish that pairs the edgy innovation of crackle with the elegant beauty of metals. The China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals collection features six sparkling metallic colors including:

· Tarnished Gold: Warm, honeyed hue

· Platinum Pieces: Shimmering silver

· Haute Metal: Pale pink

· Cracked Medallion: Bold bronze

· Latticed Lilac: Soft lavender

· Oxidized Aqua: Deep aquamarine blue

Create dramatically different looks with just one sweep of China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals. Layer over different base colors to create bold styles. Use a lighter coat to create a fine crackle, a thicker coat for a deep shatter effect. As versatile and edgy as China Glaze’s biggest celebrity fans (Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicole Ritchie and Kelly Osbourne, to name a few), Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals is sure to be this summer’s hottest beauty trend!

The China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals collection will be available as open stock colors and 12 piece counter display with a unique Crackle Glaze screen and including an instructional hang tag.

Beauty App Tuesday - QVC Beauty App

Check out QVC's new beauty app! Here's what you can do with it:

• You can customize your homepage with some of your top brands for quick access to the updates that matter most to you. Or, keep the standard homepage and you’ll stay up to date on everything hot and new in the world of QVC Beauty.

• It makes shopping beauty on the go seamless — view full product descriptions and multiple images, and read customer reviews.

• You never have to remember the item number or exact color name of that lip gloss you used to the last drop again — the reordering feature remembers your previous orders so you can quickly and easily purchase favorite items.

• A glossary lets you find definitions of need-to-know beauty terms in a flash.

Don’t have an iPhone? Me neither (I have an Android). You can still sign up to receive mobile alerts!

Total Beauty Post - Keep Your Makeup From Melting

It's suppose to be a scorcher tomorrow in Michigan. People in the midwest may need to check this out!

How to Keep Your Makeup from Melting

Going to an outdoor wedding or just fighting the daily onslaught of humidity? Check out these tips to keep your makeup from dripping

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article I'm going to an outdoor wedding in the sticky hot month of June and to prep for the guaranteed makeup meltdown, I went to celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles to get the lowdown on keeping my face from running down my couture. Get tips

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day Everyone! To some of us Memorial Day means spending time with family outside, eating hot dogs, and a day off a work, but it really means so much more. To those who have served our country (to both my grandfathers!) and are currently serving our country, we thank you. Thank you so much for serving our country and for fighting for our freedom.

CND Shellac Hot Pop Pink

Hot Pop Pink from CND Shellac. This is part of their second collection. It reminds me a lot of Tutti Frutti from the first collection. Beautiful color. Bright fuchsia pink, perfect for summer!

If you've read my blog for awhile, you know I'm a huge Shellac fan. I went to my kettlebell class and bleached our outdoor vinyl furniture today and my nails don't show a trace of any damage. This stuff is amazing!

Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Sun Defense Stick SPF 50

Stay protected during this long, Memorial Day Weekend! Arden’s Eight Hour Cream Targeted Sun Defense Stick SPF 50 targets and protects sensitive, over-exposed areas, such as lips nose and ears, in a convenient, easy-to-apply stick.

Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation Program, Eight Hour Cream Targeted Sun Defense Stick SPF 50 provides everything you need with just one stroke. Combined with the legendary benefits of our cult classic Eight Hour Cream, the sun stick offers Eight Hour’s hydrating benefits to soothe and smooth for up to 8 hours plus SPF protection. Additional benefits include:

• Powerful SPF 50 sunscreen shields from the burning and aging effects of UVA and UVB rays

• Oil-free and PABA-free
• Water-resistant and perspiration-resistant
• Non-sticky
• Suitable for all skin types
• Ophthalmologist, clinically and dermatologist tested
• Non-comedogenic

Grow Your Own Lavendar set from L'Occitane

Looking for a special housewarming or hostess gift? Check out the limited-edition “Grow Your Own Lavender” Gift Set which is currently being sold on usa.loccitane.com. 100% of the profits from sales of this beautiful gift set will benefit Helen Keller International and their ChildSight® program.

Giveaway Break - Juicy Tubes Kusama

Lancôme has joined forces with world-renowned Japanese visual designer Yayoi Kusama for an irresistible collection of six limited-edition petite glosses this summer. The avant-garde designer infused her love of botanically-inspired motifs and playful dots for this collaboration available now on Lancome-usa.com.

The six new colors: Pop Art Hazelnut, Happy Honey, Rose Blossom, Dot Apricot, Crazy Raspberry, and Swing Pink, deliver a sheer finish with their own unique fragrance. The collection features honey as the main ingredient and the formula, flavors and pigments are 100% natural origin and preservative free. The packaging is eco-friendly, certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), which helps reduce the exploitation of forests.

Juicy Tubes are constantly receiving accolades for their maximum glossiness. Many brands have tried to copy their consistency and packaging but in my opinion, haven't come close.

**Giveaway***

Enter to win the limited edition Juicy Tubes Kusama set of 6 petite glosses!

Fill out the form below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for mymailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, follow me and retweet on Twitter , or become a fan on Facebook; just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Friday , June 24th. I will randomly select one winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Beauty Sales this Week

HauteLook
Macadamia Natural Oil haircare sale - I swear by this stuff! It totally transformed my hair back to it's soft, healthy state. If you are suffering from dry, brittle hair (damaged by the environment, blow drying or coloring), try out the Leave-in conditioner and/or Healing Oil.

Total Beauty Deal
Pur-lisee Skincare sale - $30 skincare package for only $15

What's In My Beach Bag? - Australian Gold Sunscreen

Finally...nice weather in Michigan! We just had a beautiful weekend here. Sunny and in the 80s.

I'm still sporting my very pale skin from the winter, and wanted to make sure I was fully covered with sun protection while out this weekend. I did a great job protecting myself...except for my back. Never forget to put sunscreen on your back! I remembered an hour too late, and I'm paying for it with a burn. But luckily, the rest of me was well protected with Australian Gold this weekend.
I used Australian Gold Sheer Coverage all over my arms and legs, in SPF 15. It rubbed in evenly and smelled just wonderful. There is something about the smell of Australian Gold that reminds me of vacation and pina coladas. Yum. Every spot I applied this remained sunburn free. I applied once in the morning, a second coat in the afternoon, and was out in the sun probably for a total of 4 hours.

This also comes in a cute sample size, perfect for tossing in your purse or beach bag. I like to keep it in my every day purse in case of an emergency (for example: spontaneous dinner reservations out on a patio).
I also used Australian Gold SPF Spray Gel with Bronzer (both this weekend and in Florida a few month sago). Great protection with SPF 30 and even coverage. It's not like a self tanner where you have to make sure you apply even. This didn't streak at all and applied it fairly quickly. This also smelled delicious...not like self tanner at all!

One of the best things about Australian Gold (besides the smell) is the price. You can find it at your local CVS and at high end salons.

Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.

Bobbi Brown - SPF 15 Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer

“Tinted moisturizers are a great option for summer because they offer lightweight coverage that lets skin show through.
Plus, SPF makes them a great all-in-one choice.”
-Bobbi Brown

Inspired by her award-winning SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer, Bobbi introduces a modern gel-based formula for normal to oily skin types. NEW SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free hydrates and protects skin while offering sheer, natural-looking coverage. Light and refreshing, it glides on smoothly and blends easily. Vitamins C and E protect skin from free radicals, while SPF 15 helps prevent sun damage.

Ingredients & Benefits

Sodium Hyaluronate, a moisture magnet, instantly hydrates skin.

Emollients and humectants soften skin and strengthen its natural moisture barrier, improving its ability to lock in moisture.

Collegen boosting peptides help strengthen and firm skin.

Antioxidant Vitamins C & E help protect skin against free radical damage.

Aloe, Sucrose and Caffeine help calm and soothe skin.

SPF 15 offers broad spectrum UV protection.

Available in 9 skin tone correct shades:
Alabaster Tint, Extra Light Tint, Light Tint, Light to Medium Tint, Medium Tint,
Medium to Dark Tint, Dark Tint, Deep Tint, Rich Tint

Available May 2011 from Bobbi Brown counters and www.bobbibrown.com <http://www.bobbibrown.com>
Price: $40.00 each

And the Winners Are....

Freeman Beauty Contest - 10 winners total!
helenkeeler
threekiddoes
himyheart97
benolan
wetzelwoman
silmoscato
bshawkins
aaronrenee26
edgriz
jkconley

Memorial Day Party Ideas Tweet Up

One more week until Memorial Day Weekend! Does anyone have any plans yet?

Discuss your potential plans or get ideas for parties at the Hostess with the Mostess & @TheGlamNetwork tweet up! They are hosting it with Bacardi Daiquiri. To RSVP, tweet @HTWM_Jenn and drop in the #BacardiDaiquiri tag by Tuesday, May 24th along with any questions or topics you want to discuss around great summer entertaining ideas.

The tweet up will be held at tweetchat.com on 5/24 at 6pm CST (4pm PST/7pm PST) with the tag #BacardiDaiquiri. Please feel free to invite your readers and other blogging friends to participate—see you there! (Must be 21+ years old to participate - thanks!)

Total Beauty Post: New Nail Art Technology

New Nail Art Techs

See the newest inventions that make nail art a cinch

This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article Gone are the days of spending painstaking, eye blurring hours bent over your nails with itty bitty toothpicks to paint on nail art. The reason? These groundbreaking nail art technologies, wait until you see them. See them now