Are You Using Too Much Product?

Ever wonder how many pumps of primer you really need? Find the exact amounts for each beauty product you use now

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care products article One pump or two of the costly serum? Is a dime-sized amount of moisturizer enough or should we aim for a quarter? Turns out most women use too much (or too little) product on a regular basis. Find out the correct application amounts for all your beauty products with this vlog. Watch it

Hello Gorgeous !
The amazing Christmas season is winding down and now it’s time to prepare for a New Year’s Eve celebration to bring in the 2012 year!

This photo of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is taken of her on Christmas. I love her wearing the berry tone instead of a traditional red.

The former Kate Middleton who is now the Mrs. Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge always steps out in style-so I am looking forward to seeing what she wears for a New Year’s Eve party.
Enjoy this short how to video using the Water for Elephants collection from Avon for Reese Witherspoon’s character Marlena.

Products used:
Avon Ever Lasting foundation
Avon Nocturnal Quad eye shadow
Avon Glimmer Sticks in G07
Avon Smokifier eyeliner in Black
Avon Extra lengthening mascara in Black
Avon Super Shock lipgloss in melon
Cheeks are Borghese Spectra bronzer

*Special note-normally I would pop on some false eyelashes-but I never see Kate wearing any! Not even on her wedding day!

Happy New Year’s 2012 to you! May it be your best year ever!
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Fix Your Hair Color Emergencies At Home

Whether your blonde hair is turning green or your graying roots are showing, we’ve got creative solutions to fix those bad boys at home

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair color article Money’s tight this time of year, which is why we pressed hair experts to give us easy ways to fix our worst hair color disasters without coughing up any cash. Find out how to make amends with your hair on the cheap. See fast fixes

Hello Gorgeous!
Merry Christmas! I pray you are with your loved ones, your family-and that all your dreams come true this Christmas!

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Total Beauty’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Skip the “Elf” DVD and homemade scarf. We’ve got the perfect ideas for all your loved ones

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Have you earned a reputation for boring, generic presents wrapped in pretty boxes (that fool no one)? We get buying thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list can be tedious, so we did the thinking for you! You can thank us later. Get ideas

Hey Gorgeous! Get ready! Get set! Go!

The lovelies at Clairvoyant Beauty are giving the subscribers of Makeup University a FREE Clairvoyant Fragrance!

Happy Hanukkah and a Merry Christmas to you!

To get your free Clairvoyant Fragrance to gift yourself or another, please:

Subscribe to the blog and comment on a beautiful Christmas moment in your life to share with others!
Let’s spread some holiday cheer! Winners announced in the next 24 hours! Go!

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Burn More Fat The Easy Way

See 11 easy ways to trim a few more calories from your diet without depriving yourself

This is a TotalBeauty.com weight loss diets article Do the new diet fads seem as cruel and unusual to you as they do to us? We figured there has to be a better, healthier way to shed a few pounds for the holidays — and there is! See the 11 easy ways to burn more calories (no point-counting or weird fat calculator necessary). See tricks

Hello Gorgeous!
Happy Hanukkah continues and Merry Christmas is almost here!
I’ve got a short how to video to get the look of the lead character Marlena played by Reese Witherspoon.
I think the look lends wonderfully to a candlelight service for Christmas! And stay tuned because there is a New Year’s Eve look coming up shortly using more Avon products.

Products used:
Foundation: Avon Everlasting
Blush: Borghese Spectra
Eyeshadow: Avon Textured Teal quad
Eyeliner: Avon Glimmer Stick in G07 black ice
Eyeliner: Avon Professional Eye Smokifier in very black *whoa-you need to get this!
Mascara: Avon Super Extend mascara in black
Lips: Avon super shock lipgloss in melon *whoa-you really need to get this!

I do like the shadows, but find they are not high pigmented so you may need to layer a few applications to get a deeper tone on the eye.

The 2 stand out favorites of all the products I tried are the Smokifier-wow, that’s a new and good product, and the huge lip gloss called super shock. Get it!

Special thanks to Avon for sharing these beautiful cosmetics with me-and farewell and thank you to Avon CEO Andrea Jung for all the years of service to a cosmetic company that helps build up women based business!

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Gorgeous Eye Makeup Looks for Your Holiday Parties

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. Get the looks

Hello Gorgeous!

Vio Slim Sonic is in my purse right now…as a tooth brushing freak, I loved this wee sonic toothbrush with cap for extra clean teeth from anywhere!

Now-do you still need your stocking stuffer? Something for your Hanukkah celebrations?

I think the Vio Slim Sonic makes a great gift because nothing says I love you like a gingivitis free smile.
Plus it’s portable. And cute. And fashionable. And-go get your own!

Now-I have a toothbrush spray sanitizer-but I’m really curious about the penguin sonic brush sanitizer…more on that later!
Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!
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Never Have a Bad Hair Day Again

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

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. Get solutions

Hey Gorgeous!
Christmas is almost here! Did you get your stocking stuffer yet or do you need to give a hint for what you want?

This new fragrance I have tried might be a fit for your stocking! I love fragrance, and have tried many and this sample is intriguing!

It’s may remind you of another natural and organic scent from another brand, but what makes this one different is the small, hand crafted batching to create it.

The top note is Bergamot and Lime
Middle: Rose, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang
Base: Tobacco Absolue, Fir Absolue and Green Cognac

Enjoy the short video review and below are more details on the fragrance. You can get yours by visiting http://www.clairvoyantbeauty.com

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Clairvoyant, our wild-crafted natural fragrance, invites you to see beyond the range of ordinary perception and celebrates the mystery of being a woman. Crisp floral-green top notes of bergamot and lime leads you into an exploration. Bulgarian rose middle notes blend with jasmine and ylang ylang to relax the senses and enhance your own natural harmony and beauty. Warm, lush, inviting base notes of tobacco, fir and green cognac suggest a subtle sexiness…the mystery and possibility of being a Clairvoyant woman.

Designed to be layered to achieve the level of scent desired – or used with other fragrances within a woman’s scent wardrobe – this pure fragrance features a 100 percent natural formulation down its base of organic corn alcohol.
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The Ultimate Eyeliner Guide

From the basic straight line to the crazy retro cat-eye, we’ve got 10 eyeliner looks that you must try now

This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article We know what you’re thinking: I can barely draw a straight line, let alone a winged tip. Are we right or are we right? Well that’s where eye makeup guru Taylor Chang-Babaian comes in. She shares details on how to hold the brush, keep your hand steady, and achieve the more daring looks — all on your first try. See tutorials

Hey Gorgeous!
Merry Christmas! Almost…this is the final week before Christmas and I get to give you another gift!

In the next 24 hours, Makeup University is giving 3 L’Occitane Limited Edition Shea Butter Body Creams away to 3 lucky ladies!

L’Occitane just opened a flagship store in the Flatiron District of New York-so you have them to thank for the generosity! Go visit and say thanks!

Below are details on the product and directions to the Flatiron district store-also, details on how to win your very own limited edition shea butter body creme from L’Occitane. ( I LOVE L’OCCITANE!)

How to win:
1. Please comment on the post with your favorite Christmas/Hanukah memory.

2. Put a ‘like’ on the Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/makeupuniversity ) and the first 3 to do so win!

Winners must be in the continental United States for shipping, no PO Boxes please, and at least 13 years of age. (young girls-this would be a great gift for your mom!)

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About L’Occitane Limited Edition Shea Butter Body Creams

Bogolan packaging designs inspired by traditional fabrics…

The traditional bogolan fabric is decorated with patterns specific to
each village, designating where it was made. Bogolan cloth is dyed with
mud, which is said to give the fabric positive energy. These beautiful
fabrics inspired L’OCCITANE’s founder, Olivier Baussan, as he
designed the limited-edition packaging of this Shea Butter collection.

Enticing Autumn Scents inspired by African flowers…
For these limited editions, available in body cream, hand cream and lip balm,
L’OCCITANE drew inspiration from three flowers indigenous to the African
continent.
DESERT ROSE FROM MOROCCO is known for its generous blooms and
fruity, zesty aroma, which perfumes the desolate landscape.
HIBISCUS FROM EGYPT delights the eyes with its brilliant colors — from the
purest white to the most passionate red. Its sensual, sunny perfume awakens
the senses.
COCOA FLOWER FROM THE IVORY COAST has a warm, comforting
scent with a delicious hint of cacao.
Made with ECOCERT -Certified
organic, Fa ir Trade shea butter
from burkina faso
The Flatiron boutique is the largest L’Occitane store in the world. It features an in-store greenhouse along with a mini-facial and skincare bar, giving customers a preview of Provençal hospitality and beauty. The Flagship location is designed to be a welcoming and relaxing retreat in the heart of the New York City

L’OCCITANE – Flatiron
UNITED STATES – NEW YORK
L’OCCITANE – Flatiron
170 5th Avenue
NY 10011 NEW YORK
Tel. : 212-206-8860
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10 Fast Food Options That Give You a Great Complexion

If fast food is your ultimate temptation or you simply don’t have time for a sit-down meal, pick one of these good-for-your-skin options at your favorite chains

This is a TotalBeauty.com healthy skin diets article Fast food is one of the main culprits for why American waistlines continue to expand. But because we’re realistic — c’mon, who’s going to cut out all processed, packaged, and fast foods completely? — we asked our go-to nutrition experts to fill us in on the healthiest fast food choices available. The good news? Turns out some of them are downright great for your skin. See choices

Hello Gorgeous!
Final week countdown to Christmas! I’m so excited! Now-today I have a short video review of the beauty products from Pure Romance. The lipgloss is my favorite! To get your very own Kiss and Tell cookie dough tasting lipgloss go here. But before you go-enjoy the video!

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Total Beauty’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

Skip the “Elf” DVD and homemade scarf. We’ve got the perfect ideas for all your loved ones

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Have you earned a reputation for boring, generic presents wrapped in pretty boxes (that fool no one)? We get buying thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list can be tedious, so we did the thinking for you! You can thank us later. Get ideas

Hello Gorgeous! Merry Christmas!

Well-almost! Starting today-and for the next 24 hours-the blog is giving away 3 bottles of Heidi Klum’s new fragrance SHINE in the 1.7 oz size.

Now-here is what you need to do to win: this giveaway is for all the single moms-who work day and night for their families, create an amazing Christmas memory for their families and then in the end don’t receive a gift for themselves. UNTIL NOW!
Single mom-please accept this gift of fragrance to cross you over into 2012-shining!

The first 3 single mom comments will win. Must be in the continental United States for shipping. Go momma go! Contest ends midnight AZ time December 15th.

Shine by Heidi Klum: An effervescent floral oriental fusion, Shine perfectly reflects Heidi’s sparkling vivacity and soft sensuality. The elegant fragrance opens with fresh, juicy notes of mandarin and pear, enhanced with spicy pink peppercorn to invigorate the senses. This melts into a beautifully feminine bouquet of exquisite mimosa absolute, lily-of-the-valley and sunflower, exuding a delicious joie-de-vivre. At its base, warm notes of vanilla, tonka bean and musk create seductive, sensual undertones, making this fragrance wonderfully addictive.

Shine by Heidi Klum ranges in price from $14.99 to $35.
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Friends! Help our very own Miss Arizona 2011 Jennifer Sedler start in the top 15 at the January 14th Miss America pageant! Read, then VOTE!

Dear State Executive Directors and 2012 Contestants:
We are excited to announce that we are bringing back the public voting element for the 2012 Miss America Pageant! The public will vote on the videos the contestants made in Orlando, and their votes will determine which contestant will become America’s Choice and automatically placed in the Top 15!

To help you promote these videos, please click here for some promotion guidelines and tips.

The 53 videos are now live.

Cast your vote via one (1) of the following two (2) methods:

Vote for your favorite contestant’s video on www.missamerica.org/videocontest
OR

Visit the “Video Contest” tab at www.facebook.com/missamericaorganization

There is a limit of one (1) vote per person and internet accessible device per contestant throughout the Voting Period, regardless of method of voting.

Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. PST on January 12, 2012. Click here to read Voting Terms and Conditions. Best of success!

Countdown to the 2012 Miss America Pageant on ABC January 14, 2012 @ 9 p.m. ET!