Archive for May, 2011

Hi Gorgeous! Argghhh! Matey!
Welcome my model Teddy who in a few short photos is going to get his Captain Jack Sparrow look on and be ready for the premeire of Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz.
In this first photo, the face is clean and moisturized.

Next I apply ‘sunburn’ to his cheeks using Milani baked eyeshadow in “I Heart You”.
Captain Jack Sparrow photos seem to always show him with a bit of flush to his cheeks and it’s either a sunburn or the rum!


Next I use Luminess Airbrush tanning system to brown and bronze over the sunburn of the cheeks and just give the fair skin a very sun kissed tan look.
*Note* This Luminess Airbrush tanning system is so easy to use! Stay tuned for a how to video!


I begin to apply Captain Jack Sparrow’s defining facial hair. I mention it in the video-I bought at the last minute from a party shop a “Jack” facial hair kit-but it has the consistency of a rug!
To do it over, I suggest and plan to visit the real costume shop/theatre makeup place and get some spirit gum and a moustache, soul patch, and goatee.

While the glue is setting-sort of-but not very well-I begin to apply the trademark eyeshadow/eyeliner of Captain Jack Sparrow. It at first appears messy and smudgey but it is actually very precise!
1. I rim the eye with Makeup Designory Moss shadow
2. I use Ardell black matte shadow to ‘line’ over the Moss shadow which is a green gold fleck shadow. In the still photos of Johnny Depp it sometimes

brown? Sometimes purple? I just happened to have this gorgeous green on hand! Use the color you feel best in!
3. I take Sheercover Espresso Shot creme eyeliner and make the defined line around the eye.

Now! Half way there! I have one eye made up
and the other is being done in the how to video.
I add on the hair extensions. I am using my dark brown Dancing with the Stars pieces. There are two layers of Go!Go! on him. I did some braids and added a few pieces. I can’t seem to tell in the photos what that bone/defeathered looking feather is that hangs off the top of Capt. Jack’s bandana.
Now, the look is complete and Teddy is ready
for a Pirates of the Caribbean 4 movie premiere party!
On a side note-getting your pirate on is for any age, race, size, shape, or gender!
Here is my Mancub-in full Captain Jack Sparrow HMU!
No rum for the kid though!
Enjoy the how to video and I’ve also posted the funny trailer for the movie. I like that it’s not the traditional scene by scene trailer. Enjoy!

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New Nail Art Techs

See the newest inventions that make nail art a cinch

New Nail Art Techs

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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.

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Hi!
Enjoy this short video demonstrating how to get Nicole of Elenowen from NBC’s The Voice competitions’ simple, natural, unmadeup look!

The products used:
Serious hydration with Systeme 41 day creme
Foundation: Koh Gen Do HD moisturizing foundation
Sheercover Sophisticate palette
-light brown shadow in brows
-beige on brow
-taupe on lid
-light brown smudged as liner with Ecotools smudger
Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous
Lips: Sheercover pink gloss

Now, watch this video of Elenowen performing and keep an eye out for them! I just know their future is so bright I’m gonna need to wear shades! ( Preferably Chanel shades!)



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See This Week’s Lunchbox Makeover

This is round two of our staff lunch makeovers by a celebrity nutritionist. Get her healthy suggestions now

See This Week's Lunchbox Makeover

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We asked natural health/beauty expert Kimberly Snyder to critique Total Beauty staffers’ lunches. We wanted her honest opinion on the choices we’re making and her professional recommendations for what we should be eating instead. Check it out and get tips to make over your lunch in the process.

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Now here is some more about Pretty Woman Nail Art!
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The Makeup Brushes You Need Now

See which 7 makeup brushes are the only ones you need

The Makeup Brushes You Need Now

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Investing in and using the right makeup brushes and tools will not only give you a flawless makeup look, but help save money in the long run — no more wasting your cash on unnecessary products. With these seven brushes, you can do it all.

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Enjoy! The products are:
Clip on Bangs in dark brown from Dancing With The Stars Kym Johnson as seen on HSN.com
Foundation: Koh Gen Do HD moisturizing makeup
Blush: Borghese Rosa Brilliante
Eyeshadow: Amalfi Coastal Plum
Eyeliner: Arbonne Plum
Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous
Lips: Borghese Primale Pink
Now, watch this new video from Stevie Nicks!


Enjoy the short video! I really think that John Rich, one of country music’s hottest singer/songwriter/producers/other half of Big and Rich fame has won the Celebrity Apprentice this season. But that is personal opinion.

Here is a list of the makeup I’m wearing-enjoy!
Skin: Meaningful Beauty by Cindy Crawford
Foundation: Borghese mineral powder in Light
Cheeks: Borghese blush in Coral
Eyes: Borghese bluse in Coral and Smashbox spring palette
*The star of the video: Tea Tree colored eyeshadow used as eyeliner from Makeup Designory
Liner: Sheer Cover creme eyeliner in Espresso Shot
Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous
Lips: Borghese Perla Nudo

Ok! Stay tuned to see what happens to John Rich, Lil Jon, Marlee Matlin and Meatloaf on Celebrity Apprentice on NBC tonight!

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New Nail Art Techs

See the newest inventions that make nail art a cinch

New Nail Art Techs

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.

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Hello Gorgeous!

I love fragrance and this roll on essential oil of exotic origin and ancient derivation is wonderful!

In the photo you can see my sample of #06-Passion. Which is perfect since I am so passionate about encouraging women, about beauty and about training up a new generation of what pretty can look like. The note for this fragrance are jasmine flower oil, rose flower, cardamom and sandalwood. I’m going to wear it and let it inspire my creativity and passion in my writing and work! To get yours go to http://www.21drops.com/

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Pretty Pixie Cut Makeover

From blasé to pixie-wow, see one Total Beauty reader’s dramatic hair makeover

Pretty Pixie Cut Makeover

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Our makeover dream team shows how a busy mom like Rachel can add sophistication to her look in less than 10 minutes. Follow her amazing transformation to pick up timesaving tips for yourself.

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It’s official! Golfland-Sunsplash water slides are open for the summer season! Woo hoo!
Now you are going to need some serious sunblock to protect yourself while you party in the waterslides!
So far, the Aveeno hydrosport sunblock spf 85 is holding up for back yard pool parties but I’m interested in seeing what it does with all the rubbing of the waterslides?
As I try to have some style/fashion while whisking down the Master Blaster at Sunsplash I plan to wear what I’ve been enjoying so far for quick, moisturizing and spf filled lipbalm-the Neutrogena Revitalizing lip balm in Fresh Plum spf 20. It’s easy to forget how fast a lip can get a sunburn!
You can learn more about it at http://www.neutrogena.com/ Enjoy your start to summer fun!
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Nefeli for a unique skin care serum

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10 Best Homemade Beauty Products

Those leftovers that even the family dog wouldn’t eat are actually great ingredients for homemade beauty products

10 Best Homemade Beauty Products

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These bargain beauty tips will show you how to turn kitchen leftovers and more into everything you need to look great. Bonus: These tips all use natural ingredients.

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Hello Gorgeous!

I just received a fun and interesting skincare product that is natural based, organic, and pretty darn clear of chemicals.

It’s a daily treatment serum from Nefeli that you c an apply morning and evening-or once a day.
You can hose your entire face down with it or spot treat if you like.

Here is a little information from the website:

“It’s a breakthrough in natural skin care, Nefeli’s natural herbal skin care products are created and brought to you by Dr. Ping Zhang, Ph.D in Oriental Medicine, an internationally renowned pioneer in anti-aging facial and body rejuvenation. Through Nefeli she brings you a wide range of herbal solutions that include weight loss, skin brightening, acne-fighting and anti-aging skin care products. Her natural herbal skin care products and anti-aging books are trusted by MDs, Licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine Professionals and natural beauty seekers world-wide. “

To see more of the products, why not click on over to http://www.nefeli.com/ !

Enjoy!

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Reader Q&A: How to Get Flawless Skin

Check out these easy ways to improve your complexion with diet and exercise

Reader Q&A: How to Get Flawless Skin

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This week, reader Anna from New Jersey asked, which one food group should I banish from my diet if I want my skin to look great? And, is there any sort of exercise that will improve my skin? See what celebrity fitness and lifestyle coach, Ashley Borden had to say…

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Hello Gorgeous!
Enjoy this short and fun video to get Christina Aguilera’s The Voice ‘judge/coach’ look! Product list below!

On the skin: Meaningful Beauty by Cindy Crawford
GloMinerals in gold
Foundation: Koh Gen Do HD moisturizing foundation
Powder: Mineral Fusion compact
Shadows: Borghese Pucini Plums in Beige/Blue
Brows: Brow Diva in Sophia
Eyeliner: SheerCover in Espresso Shot
Lashes:Ardell #33
Brow sealer: MUD
Lipstick: MUD matte red in LadyBug

To get your MUD go to www.makeupdesignory.com
p.s. thanks for your patience as I learn to edit to support my new webseries show! Get ready for a Streamy!



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Confidence-Boosting Hairstyle Makeover

See how a face-flattering trim and rich wash of color take years off this busy mom’s face

Confidence-Boosting Hairstyle Makeover

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Working mom Lisa is starting to see pesky grays sprout throughout her highlighted strands and, to no surprise, she isn’t thrilled about it. To help mask them and put some fun and style back into her look, we called on our makeover team.

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Hey Gorgeous!
I loved seeing Adele perform her awesome song Rolling in the Deep on Dancing with the Stars last night. Sad to see Romeo go, but there is still plenty of excitement waiting for next week with Ralph, Kirstie, Hines and Chelsea.
Products used:
Foundation: first layer of GloMinerals in gold
Second layer: Koh Gen Do HD moisturizing foundation
Blush: GloMinerals
Brows: Brow Diva in Sophia
Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous
Eyes: Smashbox
Eyeliner: Sheercover creme eyeliner in Espresso Shot mixed with Smashbox shadow
Lips: Borghese Pinkissima lipstick topped with GloMinerals Whisper gloss


Now enjoy the music video…

Now, enjoy this short video and below that is the Adele Rolling in the Deep music video. Enjoy!