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Tim Gunn & Laura Leighton take a stand with Marshalls against domestic violence

October 5, 2009

Marshalls has always been one of my fave places to shop, but now I have a reason to love it even more– and so does everyone else! Over the past 18 years, Marshalls has raised millions with their annual “Shop ‘Til It Stops” campaign benefiting the victims of domestic violence in the US. Simply purchasing [...]

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Your all-access pass to red carpet beauty from LORAC’s Carol Shaw!

October 2, 2009

Ladies in the South Bay are getting a special treat this Saturday! LORAC Cosmetics creator and red carpet makeup guru to the stars, Carol Shaw will be appearing at ULTA in Huntington Beach, CA to bring a little Hollywood glitz and glamour to you! Consult with LORAC pro artists, talk with Carol about creating a [...]

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Best new celebrity Halloween costume ideas for 2009!

October 2, 2009

Best New Halloween Costume Ideas Stand out at a party with one of these hip, and easy-to-do, costumes Halloween costumes can be tricky. You don’t want to look cheesy or lame, but you also don’t want to be so creative/weird that no one gets what your costume is. Luckily, we’ve pulled together some foolproof costume [...]

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Possibly the cutest hair dryer EVER– Barbie Loves T3!

September 30, 2009

Okay, seriously– there aren’t too many beauty-related items that get much cuter than this! T3 is releasing a Barbie Loves T3 hair dryer to coincide with Barbie’s 50th Anniversary celebration, and it will be available exclusively at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street store in NYC starting on October 15th. The Barbie Loves T3 is the same model [...]

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The 2nd Annual Dior Diva Auction to benefit Look Good… Feel Better for women in cancer treatment

September 29, 2009

If you adore Dior, want to get involved in a great cause to benefit women in cancer treatment, AND take part in a fun auction where you’ll bid to win 1 of 5 amazing Dior experiences you’ll never forget for yourself– read on! The 2nd Annual Dior Diva Auction begins on October 1st and will [...]

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Vote for Beauty Junkies Unite in the HLMN Hot 100!

September 29, 2009

Hi lovelies! Yours truly has been nominated as a finalist in the HyperLuxe Media Network Hot 100 for the best in beauty sites on the web. I would truly be honored if you took a moment to cast your vote for Beauty Junkies Unite by October 12th– so the site would have a place in [...]

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Road trippin’

September 16, 2009

I’m heading off on what’s sure to be a National Lampoon’s Vacation-style road trip with the hubby until next week, and I promised him I wouldn’t blog at all while we were gone! Since I won’t have internet access and I’ll have very limited access to email, I won’t know what to do with myself [...]

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Fashion’s Night Out just got a little bit more beautiful!

September 6, 2009

Did you know that second to finance, fashion is the largest industry in New York City? The industry employs over 175,000 people and is responsible for generating $10 billion in wages! As part of a global initiative to boost our economy while making your wardrobe and beauty stash just a little more awesome, Fashion’s Night [...]

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The “off-price” secret that just may change the way you shop, and boost your Fall wardrobe in the process!

September 4, 2009

I often wonder why I’ve seen the exact same blouse that I was drooling over at the big flagship store in my mall at TJ Maxx for about half of the price. I don’t mean a month or a season later, I mean practically at the same time, within days of first spotting it. You [...]

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Find out which Fall beauty trend is perfect for you!

September 4, 2009

Quiz: What Fall Beauty Trend Is Perfect for You? A smoky eye? Red lip? New hairstyle? The answer is 10 short questions away While we at Total Beauty love trying out new hairstyles and makeup, we’re quick to acknowledge that not all trends work for all women. That’s why we created this quiz, where you’ll [...]

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