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Quiz: What is your Beauty Routine?

Quiz: Is Your Beauty Routine Easy or Hard?

Get customized skin care shortcuts to help simplify your regimen -- and your life

Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in the day ... and your skin suffers. Take this quiz to get personalized product recommendations and low-maintenance tips you can use to simplify your beauty routine.

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Deep Clean Your Way to Perfect Skin

Use these tips, tricks and classic beauty products to get your most gorgeous skin ever

Your skin has to be clean before you can even think about trying to treat any skin issues. Find out how to get your skin clean and healthy, so you'll have the ideal foundation for a perfect complexion.

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Solstice Yoga in Times Square June 21, 2009

One of first event posts was the Solstice Yoga in Time Square. (Read the original article here.) Unfortunately I was not able to go last year because of my friend's wedding, but I will be attending this year!! :)

I noticed a few changes based on last year's info/my blog post. First: SOYJOY, among many other brand names like Danskin and Snapple, is not their sponsor anymore. Hence they cannot brag about it when they mention the goodie bag. Second: This year they will be giving out 1500 gift bags and yoga mats, as opposed to only 300 last year. Third: Classes this year do not have instructor names already specified and do not require a certain level of experience.

In preparation for this exciting and healthy event, I have been practicing stretching exercises as well as the Wii Fit Yoga routine. Some of my favorite poses include the Tree pose, Bridge pose and Warrior pose. It's all about strengthening your core and keeping your balance. The Boat pose is one of my least favorites and requires a lot of your core strength. It is the pose where your body creates a V shape..

Practice ahead.. If you will be attending and need a few yoga exercise moves, check out slideshows from Women's Health magazine's website. Click for the slideshow on 10 great poses here and an At-Home yoga routine with 18 steps here .

Health Magazines.. Women's Health is one of the several women's health magazines that I read. Of course, I read SELF (read about my recent trip to the SELF Workout in the Park this year here) , SHAPE, and Fitness magazine. My favorite part is that these magazines have tear-off cards/or step-by-step routines that I can easily rip out of the magazine (either cards or the entire page) and take me with me (to my living room.)

For more details on attending the event...

Go to the website: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/about_us/events_solstice.html

Basically, the event will be held in the heart of Times Square all day on Sunday, June 21, 2009. The 6pm class is available for registration, while all other times are full.

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Quiz: What's Your Ideal Foundation?

Find the formula that will finally give you flawless-looking skin

We talked to celebrity makeup artists Gita Bass and Molly Stern and Procter & Gamble senior scientist Sarah Vickery to help you figure out the perfect formula for your skin type. Take the quiz to find out what kind of makeup your skin really needs and get expert tips on making your skin look its best.

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Shecky's Girls Night Out- Summer 2009

Ladies- it's baaackkk! Shecky's Girls Night Out in back in town in NYC from June 23-27. If you haven't been to one of these before, it's a must! Where else can you get have a great time with your girls, shopping the latest jewelry trends, tasting some yummy local snacks and having a few drinks all in the same place?

Where is taking place? At the Puck Building, downtown Soho area, located at 293 Lafayette St. (@ Houston St.) The Shecky's Girls Night Out was at this venue last Fall and it was a great location. The one earlier this year was a bit on the west side and a pain to get to so I appreciate it being back here.

I have been to three of these events already and I may sit this one out. Chances are if I go, I won't be getting a Shecky's Goody Bag this year. (See my Winter 2009 goody bag here and Fall 2008 goody bag here. Note: My Holiday 2008 goody bag was similar to the Fall 2008 one.) Plus, I wouldn't want a repeat of last time's fiasco, see here.

They do have some great sponsors, including my favorite Yes To Carrots, and some familiar ones from last year (Aveeno and Aquafresh).

I noticed the National Sponsors, the drink sponsors, at this event do not include Budweiser. There is usually a beer sponsor there to have a beer tasting at the event. They give you a sampling of 4 beers that are not yet in the market, and they gauge the audience to see how well they like it. That's disappointing to see, since that is usually one of my favorite parts of the event. (See pictures of my previous attendance here)

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Jersey Shore Wedding- Part 2 Beauty Tips

At every wedding, there is always someone designated to do the bride's makeup, usually a makeup artist, a professional or a good friend. At the Jersey Shore wedding that I attended, there was a professional makeup artist who worked in weddings as a part-time job. We were all eager to chat with her about beauty tips, her experiences in the industry, and her schooling to get into the business. She told us about her struggles with juggling a full-time job and classes for her cosmetology license. She also said her main driving force was her passion for cosmetics/beauty and doing what she loves. :)

So a few basic tips that she told us to get a bride-beautiful face included:
1)Use primer! Primer will give your face/eyes a clean slate and palette so the colors will look their best. If you have dark circles around your eyes, you can use a yellow based primer to neutralize the discoloration around that area. Primers can also be used to control the oil on your face, to prevent shininess throughout the day.

2)Ask the bride what look she wants. The bride opted for a very natural look so minimal color was used, while looking fresh and gorgeous. She mixed two blush colors to achieve a radiant glow. She also used basic black eyeliner and a light, neutral shimmery shade for her eyelids.

3)Don't stick with just one brand. We had asked her what her favorites were and while she mentioned MAC, she told us that there were so many different companies with similar formulas so don't stick with just one name brand.

Other advice/tips in general included:
1) Checking for expiration dates on products.
2) Going to makeup shows to see new products/brands/colors and learn more about makeup!

Here are some pictures of her stash:


Her makeup palette, including the two blush colors.	Her collection of makeup brushes!

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Everyday Minerals New Eye Color Compacts

Here are the other Everyday Minerals Eye Palettes, in addition to the gorgeous Everyday Resorts eye palette featured in my Everyday Minerals Haul post. Again, I do not own these yet, but I have been reading mixed reviews on the EDM forum. Some say the mini brush, which is very adorable, is too thick to actually get any product within the little hole of eyeshadows, and some say that there is too little eyeshadow minerals in each. The compact itself is very cute and convenient for travel, since it is too hard to carry loose minerals when you're out. It's also refillable, even though the plastic caps are a bit tough to take out. You can either get these eyeshadows in this each compact set for $10 or buy samples of each color for $2.50 a shade.


The Spring Collection (colo	The Sand Castle Collection

The Lavender Collection	The Jane Austen Collection

To purchase these eye palettes yourself, they are under the "Kits" category and "Best Sellers" subcategory at EverydayMinerals.com

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LeSportsac Sample Sale June 9-11, 2009

There's another LeSportsac sample sale coming up on June 9th. Last time, there were a lot of discounts by the last day, so hopefully it will be the same this time around.

Discount: 60-90% off past and current LeSportsac products

Dates/Times: June 9, Tuesday: 4pm - 9pm; June 10, Wednesday: 8am - 9pm; June 11, Thursday: 8am - 9pm

Location: Metropolitan Pavilion 123 West 18th Street 4th Floor Gallery (Between 6th - 7th Avenue) New York City, NY

To get a $5 off coupon, valid on June 9th only, bring a printout of the above flyer! Click on above picture or here to get a larger sized image.

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Sephora for Your Guy- Free Samples

Ladies: Father's Day is just around the corner (June 21 to be exact) and if you're looking for a gift for your pops or for your boyfriend, Sephora has a freebie to share with you with any purchase.

Guys: If you're planning to buy your girlfriend or mom something from Sephora, you can get yourself the Guy Supply sample kit filled with scents and skin samples.

It's a Win-Win situation here. Sephora is offering you a free 14 scent and skin sample kit (9 scents and 6 skin samples) for guys and it's available online only!

Includes:
* Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Diamonds For Men (0.05 oz)
* Giorgio Armani Code (0.05 oz)
* Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Pour Homme (0.05 oz)
* Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme (0.04 oz)
* Sean John I Am King (0.05 oz)
* Hugo Boss Hugo (0.06 oz)
* John Varvatos Artisan
* Carolina Herrera 212 Sexy Men (0.05 oz)
* Lab Series Multi-Action Face Wash and Daily Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 15 (2 x 0.06 oz)
* Jack Black Beard Lube (0.33 oz)
* The Art of Shaving Shaving Cream (0.27 oz)
* Billy Jealousy Hydroplane Super Slick Shave Cream (0.135 oz)
* Zirh Protect (0.1 oz)
* Cartier Declaration (0.05 oz)

More details: http://www.sephora.com/promo/handsome/

* Enter promotion code HANDSOME in the promotion code box during sephora.com checkout to receive your free men's sample bag with any online merchandise order. While supplies last. Samples may vary. One per order. Not valid in US or Canada retail stores, or Sephora inside JCPenney. Not valid on previous purchases, nor with purchases of eGift certificates or gift cards. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. Sephora reserves the right to end or change this promotional offer at any time.

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Jersey Shore Wedding - Part 1

Recap:
This weekend I went to a friend's wedding and it was absolutely gorgeous! Not only was it fun catching up with good friends but the overall atmosphere was so nice. It was a small wedding and most of the guests stayed in the same Bed & Breakfast. (The breakfast was delicious, by the way) It was the first time I ever stayed at a B&B so the experience was interesting. All the rooms were furnished with its own decor. The ceremony and reception was so beautiful (as was the tasty wedding cake.) Congratulations to the bride & groom!!

Bed & Breakfast
Here's are some pictures of the B&B I stayed in, including the room:


The view of the front gardens from one of the rooms.	The view of the grand kitchen, where the yummy breakfasts were made (including fresh, delicious blueberry muffins.) Unfortunately, guests were not allowed in this area. The kitchen is stunning and I really love the island :)

This is a view of the living room area. They had board games, books, and travel information.	This is the opposite side of the room with a nice table and two chairs. In the middle of the room (now shown) is a couch seating area overlooking a fireplace.

This is a picture of the bedroom I stayed in. This only shows one of the double beds, and this was my roomie's side. The decor was very pink, as you can tell. Pink sheets and drapes and yellow walls. Very girly!	This picture here is the view from the main entrance. Once you walk inside the grand mansion, you see the staircase and this common area. The wedding ceremony actually occurred between the two staircases. The groomsmen and groom walked up the stairs and the bridesmaids and bride walked down the top stairs to meet in the middle. :)

Stay tuned for Jersey Shore Wedding - Part 2: Beauty Tips

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Burt's Bees 25th Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate Burt's Bees 25th Anniversary, they are giving away 1,000 beeswax lip balms everyday, anytime until June 20, 2009. The giveway can start any time between 9AM to 12Noon EDT so be sure to check out their website, www.burtsbees.com and follow the link on their site to "Join the Celebration."

What is beeswax? According to Burt's Bees, it is a "natural wax made by bees in the cell walls of honeycombs, this substance is a natural emulsifier used in cosmetics." Their lip balms are made with ingredients like ultra-emollient lanolin, coconut oil and sunflower oil. All natural ingredients that is good for you and your lips!

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Review on L'Oreal Paris Double Extension Beauty Tubes

My review on the L'Oreal Paris Double Extension Beauty Tubes mascara:

This mascara definitely gave my eyelashes noticeable length and volume. It stayed on most of the day and some smudging by the end of the night. When I saw that it was a two step system which consists of first nourishing your lashes and them applying the mascara, I was hesitant. It made me wonder if the mascara was going to do any damage to my eyelashes, so I made sure I applied sufficient amount of the white coating. It took a while to apply since I was being very careful that I used enough coating too, and it also took a while to remove the mascara. The process seemed tedious so I think I will stick with my other mascaras instead.

(Disclaimer: I received this product from a third-party to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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Beauty and All That May 2009 Posts

Here are the May 2009 posts that you can see on Beauty and All That @ http://igknowidea.blogspot.com

Original posts by Beauty and All That
* Everyday Minerals Haul
* Reasons I Adore Everyday Minerals
* Flip Video Camcorder Review
* Mario Badescu Memorial Day Free Shipping
* SELF Workout in the Park 2009 Updates
* Physicians Formula Organic wear® 100% Natural Origin Mascara- Try Free!
* Walgreen's SaturDate with Yes to Carrots on May 16
* Degree for Women- Fine Fragrance Collection
* Dylan's Candy Bar- Doll-lightful Barbie Event

Lovely TotalBeauty.com posts
* Is Your Eye Cream Really Working?
* The Top 10 Best-skin Cities
* Win $5,000 for Sephora Sweepstakes
* How to Wear Bright Eye Shadow
* Readers' Favorite Blushes
* What's Your Ideal Glam Lip Color?
* Must-have Mother's Day Gifts from Total Beauty

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Physicians Formula Organic wear® 100% Natural Origin Mascara- Try Free!

Physicians Formula is giving you the chance to try their new Organic wear® 100% Natural Origin Mascara for Free! Yes, you read that right- Free!! (up to a $9.95 value) In order to qualify, you have to find the packaging with a free rebate sticker on it.

According to their website, this mascara is:

* Revolutionary 100% Natural Origin formula contains the purest ingredients and provides 5x Lash Boosting for lash length, volume & definition naturally.
* 100% Recyclable Eco-Brush defines each lash with ultra-soft plastic bristles.
* 100% Free of Harsh Chemicals, Synthetic Preservatives, Parabens, Clumping, Smudging, Flaking, Fibers & Dyes.

I tried this mascara and I have to say that I am in love with this! I wear this for more than 14 hours (my schedule is so hectic now with long days/nights) and by the time I come home, I only see a speck of the mascara under my eyes. I am so impressed that this product lasts so long- I usually see a smeared line/panda eyes or something under my eyes. But, this stays! Removal of this mascara is also very easy and doesn't require anything more than baby oil.

My lashes are noticeably darker and defined and makes my eyes pop. :) (Tip: On my upper lashes only, I use one coat from the root of the lashes to the tip from the bottom and then on the top to make sure my lashes are well-coated.)

Again, since this mascara is not made of harsh chemicals, I can wear this knowing it is good for my lashes and won't cause any irritation. It contains Tapioca starch for natural volume and organic beeswax, which works wonderfully. I can reapply the mascara without it looking too clumpy. The brush itself is 100% recyclable! Since mascaras are recommended to be used within 6 months of opening, I am determined to use this every day I leave the house AND find another one. I have checked several drugstores the past two weeks if they carry this mascara but sadly, they do not.

To learn more about other Physicians Formula Organic Wear products, including their bronzer, eyeliner, blush/bronzer compact, etc.. read here.

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Walgreen's SaturDate with Yes to Carrots on May 16

Have a SaturDate at your local Walgreens' Beauty department to try Yes To Carrots products, including their wonderful Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel. (see my review here)

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Beauty and All That April 2009 Posts

Here are the April 2009 posts that you can see on Beauty and All That @ http://igknowidea.blogspot.com

Original posts by Beauty and All That
* John Frieda's Root Awakening Product Line Review
* Reviews on my Favorite Mario Badescu Products
* Clinique Bonus at Macy's Until April 19
* Are You Getting Your Daily Candy?
* Redbook Beauty Bash 2009
* J.Crew Sample Sale April, 2009
* Yes to Carrots Products Review
* Sephora Beauty Insiders - Get 15% Off
* Target tote giveaway for Earth Day
* NYLON's New York Girls Night Out on April
* SELF Workout in the Park 2009
* Flora by Gucci Sample at Sephora
* Yes to Carrots New Lip Glosses and Tints
* Mother's Day Gifts with Bare Escentuals
* Free Mother's Day Card from Hallmark

Lovely TotalBeauty.com posts
* TotalBeauty.com & Sephora Sweepstakes
* Green Your Life for the Next 30 Days
* Test your Sun Smarts
* Top 20 Earth Friendly Beauty Products
* TotalBeauty's Top Mascaras
* Celebrity Updo Pics
* Look Gorgeous Even in the Summer Heat

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Total Beauty's Celebrity Hair Updo Photos

Celebrity Updo Pics

17 new ways to wear your long hair up

Updos are always in, whether they're sleek and polished or purposefully messy. Get inspired with new ways to twist, pin and pony by the adorable updos on these celebs.

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Total Beauty's Top Mascaras

Top Mascaras for Length & Volume

What clumped, what ran and what truly transformed our real-woman testers

We had 12 beauty-junkie readers test out so-called lengthening and volumizing mascaras. Their verdict: You could spend a fortune on the best -- but you don't have to.

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Yes to Carrots products

After my review on the Yes to Carrots lip butter, I was contacted by a company rep who offered to send me product samples to try. Of course, I was happy to take the offer since I wanted to try their other products as well. So I finally received my package this month and I am so happy they sent me such generous sized samples and products in my care package. Thank you!!

Note: The Yes to Carrots company also carries Yes to Tomatoes (for Oily to Combination skin) and Yes to Cucumbers (for Normal to Sensitive skin).

I received samples in their Face Care line including the:
* Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel
* Yes to Tomatoes Facial Wash
* Yes to Tomatoes Facial Hydrating Lotion
* Yes to Carrots Night Moisturizing Cream

So far, I have tried the Soothing Eye Gel and Night Moisturizing Cream. The Soothing Eye Gel is definitely soothing on my eyes. It feels like I have a cold compress on my eyes, which is great if you have puffy eyes. I felt the cooling effects immediately after application with this Eye Gel- which I love most about this eye gel. It's made of organic cucumbers, green tea, camomile and dead sea minerals. This product reminded me of the St. Ives Cucumber Eye & Stress Gel, which I believe is discontinued now.

The Night Moisturizing Cream is made for people with normal to dry skin. Since I have oily and combination, I wasn't sure how well this would work for me. But I was amazed in how moisturizing this light cream made my skin feel. It felt so much smoother the whole day afterward. Since my face is a bit on the oily side, I don't have to use a lot. :)

I also received 2 full-sized products:
*Lip Butter in Citrus (I'm already using the Citrus and Melon.) I'll have to wait to finish these to try the others, like Berry and Carrot!

*Yes to Carrots Body Butter, called C Through the Dry Spell.

I am also using the Yes to Carrots Body Scrub which I received from the Shecky's Girls Night Out event (read post here)

They have new products coming out, Lip Glosses and Lip Tints- which I am super excited about, especially if they will be anything like their lip butters! (I'll be posting a sneak peek review on them very soon. Read here!)

Thank you Yes to Carrots for your generous package!!!!!!

(Disclaimer: I received this product from the company to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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Top Earth-friendly products

Top 20 Earth-Friendly Beauty Products

The hottest skin care, makeup and hair care on every green chick's list

What's the hot trend in beauty? Going green. But don't break out the emerald eyeshadow just yet, we mean green as in environmentally friendly. New to the green scene? Use TotalBeauty.com readers' unbiased ratings to help you know what products to try first.

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No. 20: 100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Eye Cream, $19

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 7*