CND Shellac Decadence
I chose CND Shellac Decadence for my holiday nail color. It's a lot brighter than what it looks like in the bottle. It's a pretty 'Christmas' red, more warm, unlike Hollywood or Wildfire, which are cooler toned reds, more like '4th of July' reds.
I just purchased Masquerade and Fedora at the beauty supply store. Swatches to come soon!
Giveaway Break - Shine by Heidi Klum
Total Beauty Post - 4 Easy Tricks to Camouflage Tired Eyes
See our tricks to get your eyes looking awake and well-rested -- even if you're not
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Does clocking in a full eight hours of sleep feel like a pipe dream these days? Whether you drank too much eggnog at last night's holiday party, or your baby refused to fall asleep, these easy makeup tricks will help cover up puffy, tired eyes. Coffee will do the rest.
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After Christmas Sales!
Sephora.com
Extra 20% off at checkout. Enter EXTRA code at checkout.
JCrew.com
Extra 20% off final sale prices, use code MUSTSHOP.
BedBathandBeyond.com
50% off Christmas items. Stock up for next year!
Restaurant.com
$2 for $25 gift certificates. Use code 'SALE' at checkout.
Lancome
4 deluxe samples at checkout. Use code CYSNEWYEAR at checkout.
Nordstrom
50% off winter clearance and double reward points!
Expressionary.com
Stock up on personalized stationery! Up to 60% off, use code MADNESS.
ToryBurch.com
25% off sale item. Use code SALE25 at checkout.
Staples
15% off everything you can fit in this bag in store. You have to print off the coupon and bring it to the store.
ProfoundBeauty.com
30% off all orders - use code WINTERSALE
Ahava
40% off holiday gifts!
Splurge vs. Steal...Sears Style
The next dress I purchased was a wrap dress (left). It looks cute with a jean jacket over it for during the day, and then heels and bling for at night. I purchased a ring from the Kardashian Kollection specifically for this dress ($14.99), that really shines. I can also wear the Apostrophe gray tights with this dress.
Compare this dress on sale for $24 (regularly $48) to this wrap dress. Again, not much different but the price.
Ladies - let this be a lesson, if you need a wardrobe refresh, check out Sears, and help your dollar go further!
I received a gift card from searsStyle to help review as part of the Glam Trendsetter Program. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Sears.
Total Beauty Post - No More Bad Hair Days
You won't have to deal with another frizzy, dull, fill-in-the-blank hair day again. See our 5 surefire bad-hair-day solutions now
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This is a TotalBeauty.com bad hair article
Do your co-workers think you're a huge Giants fan because you wear your baseball cap all year round -- but you're really just hiding your bad hair? We've got the secrets to fix all your bad hair day issues. You know, so you don't have to wear that hat on non-game days again.
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Thicker, Fuller Hair For Free!
This holiday season, Nioxin would love to gift you thicker, fuller hair- for free!
Nioxin’s revolutionary new hair thickening treatment, DiaMax, is clinically proven to increase the diameter of each hair strand from the very first use, and now through January 2nd, Nioxin is giving away $1 million worth of product! Visit DiaMaxEffect.com to receive your own full-sized sample, and hurry, because the supply is depleting quickly!
About DiaMax:
· Hair thickness is as dependent on each strand’s diameter as it is on the total number of hair strands.
· Each person has an average of 100,000 hair fibers on their head. DiaMax is proven to increase each strand’s diameter by about 4% – that’s like adding 4,000 hair strands!
· The first of its kind, this miracle technology was bred from ingredients commonly found in skincare and providesimmediate results you can see.
DiaMax doesn’t officially launch until February 2012 but Nioxin is providing thousands of consumers with an advanced sample!
John Frieda video shoot debut!
And for all of you who are wondering, I'm still sporting the cropped short hair. I was nervous about the extreme side part at first but it's almost like I trained my hair to do it, and now it naturally parts to the side. And Harry was right, it's super easy maintance and easy to recreate before work.
Before Harry and the John Frieda stylists got a hold of my hair, it was very dull from washing it every day and from using shampoos made especially for combating well water. Harry's advice to me was: don't wash hair every day. I always felt like my hair was super greasy the next morning if I didn't wash it, but with a little John Frieda Luxurious Volume dry shampoo, my hair looks freshly styled, and I'm good skipping a day of washing. Overall, my hair is looking healthier and less dry from so much washing, and I get to sleep in a little later on the days I don't wash my hair!
I've also continued using John Frieda Clear Shine Luminous Glaze about 3 days a week. I can't get over how healthy my hair looks after using the glaze. I apply it to my hair, in the shower, after shampooing and conditioning, and leave it for about 3 minutes, and then rinse. Its just a clear glaze so it works on all colors, to help give hair a shine boost!
I had an amazing time in NYC with the John Frieda and Glam team, and I want to thank them all for my makeover. It was just what I needed now that I've left my '20s' this year. And for the dress they styled me in...it's going to be making an appearance on New Years Eve this year!
opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or
positions of the John Frieda® Hair Care team.
Total Beauty Post - Gorgeous Eye Makeup for the Holidays
Got an office holiday party or a coffee date with your crush? These new looks are perfect for every occasion |
This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article Just because your makeup is "office appropriate" doesn't mean it has to be boring. Whatever the festive occasion, we've got new, stunning looks that are sure to snag you the attention you deserve. |
Happy Free Shipping Day!
Today is Free Shipping Day! For a lot of retailers, it's the last day you can order items with regular shipping to get here by Christmas Eve. Check out www.FreeShippingDay.com for all participating stores!
China Glaze Colours from the Capital
Giveaway Break - Hard Candy Lipgloss Ring Set
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!
Holiday Party Prep Tips
Hard Candy has a limited edition set of $1 glitter nail polishes that come with huge, over the top rings that will probably match your sweater to a tee. Also, you can sport one (or 2 or 3!) of their lipgloss rings which are sure to be a conversation piece. Here's an idea: wear all 5 rings ($5 for 5 piece set) and give them away to friends throughout the night :)
Formal Work Holiday Party
For your nails, try out Shellac! There's nothing worse then having your hair, makeup, nails done, new dress on, on your way to your party, and you chip a nail. Try out Shellac so you don't have to worry about messing your nails up for the party, and since it lasts 10-14 days, depending on when you get them done, your manicure can last throughout the holidays!
Check out Goody Glam line of hair accessories to dress up your look. These super sparkly headbands come in a ton of colors are affordable. You can find them at your local Walmart store.
And the Winners Are....
Head to Toe Beauty - sahairah
ONE Bath & Body Launches at Ulta
Just log onto www.OneBathandBody.com and click the "ONE Artist of the Month" tab to check out the artists and their musical offerings! Housed in eco-conscious, recyclable packaging, ONE's luxurious essentials let you look and feel good.
Beauty Sales
HauteLook
CND Shellac Hollywood
Total Beauty Post - Best Highlights for your Hair Color
Find out which shades complement your hair color best |
This is a TotalBeauty.com hair color article How do you know which highlights will match your hair color? What's the difference between highlights and lowlights? We answer all of your coloring questions here and tell you exactly which shades suit your hair color best. |
Glamour's 2012 Cover - Kardashians
Giveaway Break - Holiday Beauty Bundle
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!
CND Shellac Wildfire
Cyber Monday Beauty Deals
Sephora
Spend $25 or more online and enter 'MYSTERY' at checkout to get a mystery bag full of samples (along with the 3 free samples you get at checkout).
Urban Decay
UrbanDecay.com CyberMonday deals.
BeautySak
25% off at BeautySak.com. Use code 'THANKS25' at checkout!
Total Beauty Post - Best Polishes of 2011
Total Beauty doles out this year's Nail Polish Awards! See which brands you should choose for your next manicure -- and which you should avoid |
This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article We tested the hundreds of nail polish brands and shades to bring you this list of the best (and the worst!) polishes. See which one is the most chip-proof, which delivers the most pigmented colors, and more. |
Happy Thanksgiving
Black Friday Beauty Deals Part II
Black Friday Beauty Deals
VIP Black Friday Tote (available at all Bath & Body Works locations
Spend $40 at any Bath & Body Works Store and this VIP Black Friday Tote, a $130 value, could be yours for only $20!
The VIP Tote includes these holiday favorites:
- Be Enchanted Body Lotion, Shower Gel and Shimmer Mist
- Mistletoe Kiss Gentle Foaming Soap
- Mistletoe Kiss Pocketbac
- Pocketbac Holder
- Liplicious Cranberry Kiss Lip Gloss
- 2oz Aromatherapy Nighttime Tea Body Lotion
- Mini Gauze Sponge
- Glitter Pump to be used with any Signature Collection Body
Lotion or Shower Gel - Two Cosmetic Bags
- Coupon for $10 off any Slatkin & Co. three wick candle
The promotion detail follow:
Code: cyber11
Dates: 11/25 Midnight Central Time Zone through 11/28
Offer: 20% off any order of $75+ plus Free Shipping
China Glaze's Eye Candy
Madonna is launching a fragrance
Total Beauty Post - Special Occasion Makeover
See what our experts suggest for three women with three very big events |
This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article You know when you've got that special occasion coming up -- maybe it's a date, or a job interview, or you're hosting a party -- and you want to look your best but don't know how to make that happen? We gave three women a gorgeous makeover fitting for their special occasion needs. See each woman's before and after looks -- then steal the hair and makeup tips for yourself. |
Sephora Minis
Sephora Collection Mini Bag ($15/$50 value)
This mini palette contains the essentials to create a quick look on the go. In the shape of the iconic Sephora shopping bag, this slim palette contains nine eyeshadows, one blush and four lipsticks.
Sephora Color Wand ($10 each)
A Sephora favorite, this slim wand holds six shimmery glosses, each with their own doe-foot applicator. Choose from Hydra (nudes and beiges) or Sacred Heart (pinks, raspberry and violet).
tokidoki Mini Rollerball Set ($18)
A set of six mini rollerballs in each of the new tokidoki scents. Give yourself the perfect opportunity to try them all or break them up into adorable stocking stuffers. Fragrances include:
· Adios: Devilishly Crisp Citrus
· Ciao Ciao: Sassy Sheer Floral
· SANDy: Sparkling Fresh Floral
· Donutella: Rich Delicious Cream
· Adieu: Sexy French Berry
· Siberia: Icy White Musk
MAC Viva Glam 2012 Campaign
Shellac Layering - Barbie Pink
I've never been so happy with Shellac layering before. I got the idea from I Heart Cosmetics blog to layer Gotcha & Strawberry Smoothie. What did I get? Barbie pink!
Here's what I did:
Shellac base coat - cure for 10 seconds
1 coat of Gotcha - cure for 2 minutes
1 coat of Strawberry Smoothie - cure for 2 minutes
Shellac top coat - cure for 2 minutes
This looks a lot like Zoya's Barbie shade. It may be very Spring/Summer, but will sport it for 2 weeks in the Fall nonetheless.
Total Beauty Post: Makeover Tricks to Look Younger
We gave three women an anti-aging makeover. Read on to see their transformations |
This is a TotalBeauty.com makeover article If you still think plastic surgery is the only way to look younger, think again. Turns out your hair and makeup can make you look years younger. We asked stylists and makeup artists to give three women -- one in her 30s, another in her 40s, and a third in her 50s -- makeovers that would erase years from their looks. The results? You have to see them to believe. (Then steal the experts' tricks for yourself!) |