I Tried a One-Day Detox — Would You?

One beauty editor was assigned to follow a one-day detox plan. Read about her experience and find out if it’s right for you

This is a TotalBeauty.com diet article Our bodies are exposed to toxins every day thanks to the polluted air we breathe, the hormone-injected foods we eat, and even the chemical-filled products we slather on our bodies. So it’s logical that we should periodically cleanse our bodies from the inside out. But the question is: Which detox diet is right for you? We followed one editor as she tried a one-day plan. Read about her experience here. Read her diary

Hey Gorgeous! I love the style and musicality of Jessie J. Enjoy this short video of her and get ready to see some fashion on tonight’s MTV VMA show! I have how to video’s planned for this coming week to show you how to get the makeup looks-just in case you need to wear it out on your Labor Day weekend staycation! Enjoy~

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Fall Eye Makeup

I can’t get enough of purple

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article See the reasons why I’m digging purple eye makeup this season and the products I’m using to get this look. See makeup

Well, here’s to the week in review:
Starting with a wee pic of Casey and I at the Arizona Bridal Affair last weekend. Wow, I can hardly believe that was last weekend because this week went by in the blink of an eye!
The Arizona Bridal Affair show was action packed with lots of brides getting ready for their weddings and with grooms in tow to the groom room the event just kept an even pace of busy!

Today the beauty bubble is amazing and I love purple eyeshadow too! Now in Arizona the month of October becomes very busy for social engagements and activities because of the great weather. We are currently in a heat snap…yes, Arizona is having an unseasonably hot start to Fall though I am so looking forward to all that is ahead.

In October, both blogs, this one and the http://cherelynn.com/ will be featuring new products, more how to videos teaching makeup lessons for the everyday lady, and some interviews with beauty product inventors!

Stay tuned and come back often. Remember to comment and subscribe because I love hearing from you!
Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Hair and Makeup Shortcuts Inspired by New York Fashion Week

Beauty experts share the timesaving tricks that they use backstage on models

This is a TotalBeauty.com make up article From flat ironing in a flash to using one key makeup product, experts backstage at NYFW give us the CliffsNotes for getting pretty in a pinch. See shortcuts

Welcome guest blogger Anna De Souza and her informative article on how to update your look to go along with your updated resume! Enjoy!

Anna De Souza
Reporter, Lifestyle / Beauty / Fashion

http://www.annadesouza.com

Pound the pavement with the right base. Begin your beauty regime with a primer that fills in fine lines and pores for a flawless finish! Give Smashbox’s Photo Finish Foundation Primer a try. It helps to inhibit the destruction of collagen so you can look flawless for years to come at your corner office.

Sleepless night from nerves? Cover up those under-eye bags, puffiness, or any other perfections with Tarte’s Dark Circle Defense. The finely milled light refracting minerals actually brighten skin to help camouflage dark circles, puffiness, refness, fine lines and wrinkles. And there’s 56% reduction in eye puffiness after 4 weeks–but we know you’ll nail that interview the first go-round!

Sparkle and glitter aren’t office appropriate. Opt for a matte shadow in a natural hue on the lids. We love Revlon’s ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow in In The Buff. Better yet, go for a thin line of smudged pencil eyeliner. Sue Devitt’s Eye Intensifier Pencil is great. Nylon and a number of other ingredients lock in moisture and expand and contract with facial movements without creasing to create a long-lasting, luminious eye.

Stop fussing with and reapplying your makeup! Ditch the trips to the ladies’ and mist on a product that holds concealer, foundation and eyeshadow in place for up to 16 hours. Skindinavia Makeup Finishes creates a flawless look so there’s less touch ups throughout the day. Since it resists heat and humidity, the mist is also great for when that mid-interview perspiration occurs!

OTHER TIPS:

•For your face, you probably won’t need much more than concealer and loose powder. If you have blemishes or uneven skin tone, by all means, use a foundation! But if you don’t need much coverage, just skip it.
•Wear lipstick, not lip gloss. Gloss is too shiny and youthful for a formal occasion like an interview.
•Well-groomed brows show that you pay attention to details. Tweeze any stray hairs, and if you have brow gel, use it to set your brows in place. (A tiny bit of hair gel, diluted with water, can do the same thing.)
•Applying a little bit of blush makes everyone look healthier. Use this rather than bronzer for a natural-looking, healthy glow.
•Don’t wear any perfume. “Oh, but I love my signature scent,” you might be saying. Yes, and it probably smells lovely, but what if your interviewer has an allergy? Skip it.
•Unless you have naturally clean, even, hangnail-free nails, get a manicure. It doesn’t matter whether your nails are long or short, but they should be neatly filed. Don’t opt for a French manicure — many find it dated.

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Best Dove Products

See which beauty products from this brand our readers flocked to the most

This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article Total Beauty readers continue to gush about lots of Dove beauty products on our site, so we decided to do a roundup of the best of the best of them. See products

No. 8: Dove Pro-Age Cream Oil Lotion, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.3

“This is it! Now I can throw away every lotion in my bathroom …”

No. 7: Dove Damage Therapy Daily Moisture Shampoo, $2.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

“I am so loving this product. Dove never lets me down …”

No. 6: Dove White Beauty Bar, $2.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

“I adore this product because not only does it keep me clean and fresh …”

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

Wet’n'Wild makes great, affordable nail polishes so that when the seasons change you can easily change your polish color to fit the new styles and save some money too! I’m holding four new shades and all can be found at your local drugstore, the Walmart or Target stores. The new brush design makes painting the nail and keeping the cuticle clean even easier. So go get some!

Remember to come visit me at the Arizona Bridal Expo

on Sunday in Scottsdale at the Chaparral Resort & Suites

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Refreshing and Relaxing Tips

Quick ways to take care of your body and hands

This is a TotalBeauty.com health & beauty article Stop and give yourself some love with these expert tips from massage therapists: Laura Meyers from Talisker Spa at Tuhaye and Randi Sharp from the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. See tricks

Remember to take a moment and shop downtown if you can! Angela Johnson and many other Phoenix fashion designers are having a sale! Get ready for Phoenix Fashion Week! Here’s a few words from Angela herself-enjoy!
Just wanted to tell you all about this amazing I’m helping to coordinate for Fashion Group International of AZ. We’ve hand-picked 30 local clothing and accessory designers who will all be selling their merchandise at wholesale prices and giving away huge prizes in a raffle that will take place every half hour throughout the event. We’ve got over 30 raffle items from the vendors plus 25 tickets to Scottsdale Fashion Week to give away. And on top of it all, Arizona Spa Girls will be there giving massages and other spa treatments on site and Desert Living’s Scoop’s Factory will be giving out ice cream! So, if you like to shop (especially if you like to shop for unique local designer stuff at half price) you have to come to this. It’s this Friday, September 17th at 5:00pm-9:00pm at Legend City art space. See press release and attached invite for ticket info and location and more.

I’ll be selling stuff there too. You can see me giving out more information on Fox 10 Monday morning at 9:45 am and Sonoran Living on Thursday at 11am-12pm and the FGI Director, Angela Keller on GMAZ at 9:00 am on Friday.

Hope to see you all at the event!!!! Please come support these hard working local designers!

Fall Beauty Guide: Simple Ways to Revamp Your Hairstyle

Get tips that’ll help you transition your ‘do into this season

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article Celeb hair pro gives you easy peasy ways to take your hair from summer to fall in a snap. See hairstyles

How do you like my bangs? These are so much fun-the affordable clip on bangs from Kymaro that are the ultimate Fall 2010 hairstyle trend! Catch the video and giveaway at www.youtube.com/makeupuniversity

I went camping over the weekend and though I packed my facial cleansing cloths to remove my makeup as I roughed it out in the elements, I still got a pimple. Darn it!

So I have started to use it, and it has a light scent, not overpowering and didn’t sting when I applied. The best thing about this acne/pimple product is that it is using 5% salycilic acid to treat the blemish instead of the harsher benzoyl peroxide.

Either way-I expect this unwanted guest to be gone by morning! Enjoy the videos, and remember to subscribe to get your chance at product giveaways!

p.s. Can you believe this is really the final season of Oprah?

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