From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Shocking Celeb Hair Makeovers!

August 20, 2009

Shocking Celebrity Hair Makeovers Bleaching, extensions, and head shaving, OH MY! Check out this year’s most shocking celebrity hair changes Rihanna rocks the mohawk! Michelle Obama chops her ‘do (or so we thought)! They may not be our nation’s most pressing news stories, but these celebrity hair transformations certainly had our heads turning in the [...]

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Cheat Sheet: Smashbox Reign Collection Eyeshadow Palette in “Monarch”

August 19, 2009

A few weeks ago, I gave everyone a first look at the new Reign collection from Smashbox– but here’s a “cheat sheet”! If you’ve ever purchased a palette or a bunch of new eyeshadows and come home without the slightest clue of where to place what shade, we’re in the same boat! It can be [...]

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Curious minds want to know: What are your questions about at-home hair color?

August 18, 2009

At-home hair color is a hot topic, and I know you all have at least ONE burning question about how to make sure it goes off without a hitch. So I’m asking you– dear reader, to please share those question(s) with me so we can try to uncomplicate this potentially baffling beauty ritual that we [...]

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Review: L’Oreal Colour Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick

August 18, 2009

I’ve spoken to several makeup artists over the Summer, and when I asked them about Fall’s biggest beauty trends they all seemed to agree on one thing. Lipstick! Lipstick is back in a major way. That in no way means I’ll be shelving any of my lip glosses for now… or ever! But I am [...]

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First Look: CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara

August 17, 2009

I don’t mean to be a tease, but here’s a little sneak peek of the new CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara my girlies! It won’t be available until September, but if you’re quick on the draw, head on over to covergirl.com/lashblastlength to snag one from the limited quantity preview that CoverGirl is having starting today, August [...]

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Whitney Port adds “PlantLove” to her resume

August 16, 2009

It looks like Whitney Port is busy working on her resume again! The television personality and clothing designer enters the cosmetic industry this week when her new “Eve Pinky” lipstick for Cargo’s PlantLove line hits Sephora stores. “This fall, Ms. Port’s very own signature shade of hot pink, eco-friendly 100% Natural PlantLove lipstick, “Eve Pinky,” [...]

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10 of the worst hair straightening products rated by readers!

August 16, 2009

10 Worst Hair Straightening Products Want to get rid of frizz or curls? Steer clear of these products Looking for a smooth, sleek, straight style? Well, don’t attempt one using any of these hair straightening products. TotalBeauty.com readers say the ones on this list left them with poufy, frizzy or worse — greasy — hair. [...]

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Weekend nail fun: Jessica Mega Watt Style

August 15, 2009

I chose a super cute Jessica nail polish this morning, One Million Watts from the limited edition Mega Watt Style set! One Million Watts is a bright orange-coral jelly that applies smoothly, in even coats effortlessly. 2 coats gives great coverage and one coat of the Brilliance gives “high voltage shine”. I love the Brilliance [...]

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Ken Paves & Jessica Simpson, BFFs showing us “The Price of Beauty”

August 14, 2009

It’s no secret that celeb hairstylist Ken Paves (loves him, BTW!) and Jessica Simpson are BFFs, and now we’ll get to see it on-screen. Who wouldn’t want a hairstylist like Ken Paves for a bestie, are you kidding me? One of my wildest dreams come true… Jessica is one lucky girl– but anyway! It’s official– [...]

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Fab Find: VB Cosmetics Be Silky Callus Spray

August 14, 2009

I do not like wearing shoes that require my toes or heels to be covered, so if you see me wearing them– I must have reeeeeeally liked the shoes, or the occasion called for them! I’m convinced that my love of bare feet or sandals over shoes is just a Pisces thing, but it must [...]