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Greater Phoenix Tea Party Patriots
Patriot Groups throughout the Maricopa and North Pinal County area.
Time: January 26, 2015 from 2pm to 2:30pm
Location: Your Computer/ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/van-the-radio-man
City/Town: SCW Studio
Website or Map: http://www.crossroadswithvan.…
Phone: Call in 347-857-4804/877-572-4283/ firstname.lastname@example.com
Event Type: political, talk, show, commentary, interviews, and, call, ins, mccain, flake
Organized By: Crossroads Ent. LLC
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Campaign for Liberty / We the People Are One
Vans programs consist mainly on Political Issues and his Comments on them. He'll have Guests, and take Call ins @ 347-857-4804 / 877-572-4283, join us in the Chat Room. We appreciate your Sharing the Program & Join me on Face Book with comments, postings, likes etc., Contact Van to speak with your groups in person. God Bless You All; Van\
Look up Definition of Activist and see if it fits you, if not why not & if you're really going to make a difference then time to become One.
Van started a Group on Face Book called AZ'S Constitutional Conservative Coalition / Campaign for Liberty .
God Bless You All; Van
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FAIR/Pulse, Feb. 2013— poll of likely voters: * 86% believe illegal immigration is a problem in the U.S. * 74% believe the government isn't effective at preventing illegal immigration.
Rasmussen, Jan 2013— poll of likely voters: * 90% of Union Members say reduction of illegal immigration is important to them.
CIS/Pulse, Feb. 2013 — poll of likely voters: * 64% say immigration enforcement is too little.*71% believe illegal aliens in the U.S. a result of a failure to enforce immigration laws
53% would be more likely to support a political party that favored the enforcement of immigration laws.
Please check out this link as well having to do with "AZTLAN" MOVEMENT: http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jan/25/local/la-me-0126-compton-20130126 ,
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Meadowood Napa Valley
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Sitting on 250 acres in quaint St. Helena, Meadowood Napa Valley resort automatically wins guests over with its serene landscape and isolation. The guest room decor embodies a rustic elegance, with cottege-like beamed ceilings, private terraces and, in most rooms, fireplaces. Although the cost of bedding down here is admittedly steep, many travelers feel the exceptional service and on-site activities like croquet, tennis and golf make the expense worthwhile. Guest will also find several pools here — one for families and one for adults — and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Meanwhile, those who splurged on a treatment at the on-site spa certainly didn't regret it, nor did they have second thoughts about repeat meals at The Restaurant. Should you stay at the Meadowood, you'll be close to the Castello di Amorosa Winery and Schramsberg Vineyards, which both offer exceptional tours and tastings.
- #4 in Best Napa Valley Hotels
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27 "And then He will send forth the angels, and will gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest end of the earth to the farthest end of heaven. | 27 And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens. |
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With the Cuisinart TOB-195 I guess you pay for some of both. When my wife's GE toaster oven of several years, yes the original toaster oven that barely fits anything but toast or a pot-pie in it,gave up the ghost I mentioned that I wanted to replace it with an oven that could be used for baking, broiling and on occasions when you need a second oven for warming multiple side dishes. So we read hundreds of reviews and picked this one, which is the stainless version of the 175, sleek, and very attractive on the counter. Compared to the ancient GE we had it takes up more space, but then this oven has more to offer than our large oven other than cubic feet.First let's dispel the so called problem with the crumb tray. If you are buying an oven for this feature then shop somewhere else because you are focusing on the least important feature. From my perspective the tray on the old GE was hinged on the bottom requiring an extremely difficult maneuver to clean. The 195 can be easily spun around and the non-stick tray comes right out and goes into the sink for a quick soak. After about 1/2 hour you can rinse it off and it goes back in. Again, unless you live to clean crumbs out of your oven this is a non-issue.This leads to a minor mention of the non-stick interior. It's not like a plastic Teflon coating, but it looks like a stainless coating. You can simply wipe it clean, or in the case of the crumb tray or baking tray that comes with the unit, soak it in the sink for a while and it washes clean easily.The next non-issue is the rack and positioning. There are two positions, one for toasting and one for baking/roasting. The rack, which is not like the old ones made of heavy wire, but more like steel you would see in your big oven glides in and out of grooves in the oven. The toasting height is in the middle to assure even exposure to the elements. If you pull the rack out from this position it will stop on a catch before coming all the way. This is a safety so your hot Eggo's don't fall along with a burning hot steel rack onto the counter and you. To remove it just lift up on the end and slide the rest of the way out. You can easily slide it into the bottom slot, just like a regular oven. From the lower position you can fit loaf pans, casseroles, and a variety of other bake ware without coming up against the top of the oven.So far I have baked pumpkin bread (two loaves at a time) and banana bread with the convection feature that circulates the air evenly around the oven and they came out perfectly the first time. With convection I was able to decrease the cooking time by 10 - 15 minutes. For a 2 pound meat loaf I decreased the temperature by 25 degrees and and cooking time by nearly 15 minutes. Another great feature is that you don't have to pre-heat the oven well in advance. About 3 minutes is good enough, a real energy saver.Another odd source of contention I read was unplugging the unit after using it as stated in the manual. A safety expert would tell you to do that on any appliance that you don't use (blender, mixer, etc.), since they draw a little amperage even while you're not using them thus the safety concern. Since we use our oven in some capacity (i.e. toast) nearly everyday, it is impractical to unplug it every time. If you only intend to use this occasionally, then by all means unplug it. You might even save a nickle on your electric bill. For the record, we unplug all our appliances while on vacation, but not during normal everyday use. Staying on the safety theme, ovens get hot when you use them. This one is no exception, although I happened to notice that it doesn't get nearly as hot as the old GE, so this one marks an evolutionary improvement.How does it toast? Great! The first time we used it we experimented with the darkness settings, as you would with any toaster, and each found how we like it. Turning the toast feature on is a 3 step process but very easy with the easy touch buttons on the front panel. Pushing the toast button prompts you set the desired darkness on a scale from 1 to 7. Once set push start. If you always like it the same way then just push toast, and start. The toaster does all the rest for you taking into consideration the starting temperature of the oven. It will count down the time remaining by giving longer toast times for a cold oven, and faster times for a hot oven. I like this feature because I can time the toast to come out right when the eggs are done. When the toast is done the unit beeps a few times to let you know. There are additional, nifty features for toasting frozen bagels or English muffins that eliminate the need for microwave intervention.I can't tell you how reliable it is since we've only had it about 6 weeks, but we had it over the holidays and used it quite a bit. For baking it's great, especially with the convection feature. We haven't made pizza in it yet, nor have we cooked a 4.5 pound chicken. I also intend to use it as broiler, so we'll see how that goes. There is additional rack positioning features not worth mentioning at this point. I forgot to mention that the unit comes with a baking/broiling pan with the same kind of non-stick material. It's much more high quality that you would expect to come with it. The only weaker points I would have to echo with other reviewers is that the timer doesn't shut the oven off or reduce the temperature to warm, which might be nice. But neither does my big oven and that might be a problem when baking if your cake needs more time. And the other is that compared to some other units it's a little pricey, but I consider it worth the value. At BB&B you can get this with a coupon which makes it more appealing.Finally, it is what is. It's not your old oven, it won't do features that it's not designed to do (i.e. toast by the minute rather than by darkness). So make sure that this is what you want in a toaster/oven/broiler with all of it's inherent features.May 5th, 2009 UPDATESo now we have had some time to use this oven and test it's durability a little. We have hardly given it a day's rest. One thing that we've found is that we enjoy our home-made deli sandwiches toasted a little bit, especially on cold days. They just taste better and I can't tell you why it's easier to do it with this oven but it is. Perhaps the ease of the sliding rack and large oven size than we were used to before facilitates the toasting.I have cooked nearly every food group since the original review. Broiled fish, cooked casseroles, baked chicken and one night I made a Greek recipe for ground lamb using the convection feature and invited our neighbor over. The minute she walked in she was greeted by the aroma of the herbs and spices as the air not only circulates around the food but gives you a good idea of what's in the oven. Potatoes smell especially good while convection baking and take about half the time. I have come to like rewarming leftovers in this oven over the microwave in certain circumstances. Pizza definitely comes out crispier, some meats come out less chewy too. We had left over oven-baked chicken and a noodle casserole one night, so I put them together in the same casserole dish and warmed them with the convection feature and they actually came out better than the first night. Go figure? The chicken was crispy and the noodles were great!Finally, today I took a nylon brush and cleared the few crumbs that collect from the space underneath the door. No neighbors banished us for having these crumbs there or for the few crumbs that collected on the tray that I also cleaned this morning. The tray now has some stains on it as does the cooking tray which makes it look more like we use this oven all the time, which we do. It still toasts as well as it did the first time and if anything, we use it more than we did when we first got it.
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This week in Crave: The brainiac edition
This week, we used zombies for target practice, viewed the world through a 60-foot kaleidoscope, and turned a 21-story building into a giant game of Tetris.
Too busy perfecting your new machine-strength handshake to keep up with Crave this week? Well, put down those robo-powered fingers and take a moment to grasp these top stories.
That giant game of Tetris ? It's actually an MIT building.
Samsung's getting into the lucrative mind-reading brain implant business .
And while we're on the subject of braaains...
Prepare for the apocalypse with bleeding zombie shooting targets .
Major sci-fi publisher to DRM: So long !
Sailing, sailing, over the ocean blue -- in a ship with energy-saving metal sails .
Take that, Mitt! It's Ron Paul, the video game .
We're going to review a MakerBot 3D printer. But first up, unboxing and assembly .
Google's Project Glass: Ambitious, innovative, and almost certainly hazardous .
This crazy-cool DIY cell phone has something for everyone.
Preview of "The Hobbit" in 48fps gets mixed reaction .
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So there ya go, if you had any doubts that FromSoft would stop being the Satan worshiping sadists that they already are, stuff like this gets announced. Pretty much the big points are as follows:
- White phantoms now have a limited time tether to the host's world. How long this is and if there are any variables are as yet unknown, but what this basically means is ganking will be harder to do, since an invader could just wait it out until the host's partner(s) despawns. I imagine this will reinforce summoning at the boss fog gates rather than by the bonfire since the phantoms are on a time limit.
- Dying in hollow form will cause your health to decrease each time. Think Demon's Souls system of halving the player's health in soul form on a smaller scale (unless dying enough consecutively causes your health bar to pretty much get to a minimum threshold where it is barely visible). You may think, "oh great, now I have to be in human form and be prone to invasions if I want full health." Well, about that......
- You can now be invaded in both human and hollow form. Yes, the one crutch from being in the less than pleasant skin complexion mode has now been removed. This will no doubt encourage people to stay in human form, except I'm sure the items for reversing hollowing will be in limited supply.
- There's a covenant currently named 'Way of Blue' that allows a blue phantom to be summoned to a host's world to fight off a red invader phantom. I don't think it's been made clear whether the members are the hosts or the blue phantoms (perhaps the blue phantom is simply an NPC).
Welp, looks like the new directors at the helm aren't fucking around. This game seems to be a mix of the original and its spiritual predecessor along with its own unique flavour of sprinklings.


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18 "Why do you call me good?" asked Jesus in reply; "there is no one truly good except One--that is, God. | 18 "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone. |
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10 Zorah, Aijalon and Hebron. All of them were cities in Judah and Benjamin that had high walls around them. | 10 Zorah, Aijalon and Hebron. These were fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. |
Holy Bible, New International Reader's Version® Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Reader's Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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The Lovely Blog by Lauren Snow
Happy Friday! I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who has supported Lauren Snow Cosmetics. From our amazing clients to all of the lovelies on Pinterest that have shared these two tutorials over 3,600 times! It is with so much love in my heart that I thank you!
p.s. - more tutorials coming soon!
Happy Friday! Don't let any rain clouds move-in on your day! xx
Happy Halloween!
If you are searching for a quick and easy Halloween costume, look no further than your own backyard! I love this costume because I already had everything I needed in my closet. I actually purchased this dress from Nordstrom to wear during Easter and my ruby slippers are my favoite red heels. You could even use a J.Crew style blue plaid shirt and cute skirt. Easy modern Dorothy, right? Plus, who doesn't love the Wizard of Oz?
Dorothy's makeup is simple and natural. The main focus is creating doe-eyes that Dorothy is famous for. Read my step-by-step tutorial above. Here is what I used:
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4. MAC lipstick in Ruby Woo
Happy Halloween lovelies! I hope you have a fun night!
Happy first Friday of fall everyone! Today I'm sharing some favorite fall finds I know you will love. It's the little things, right? I know for me it is. It's all about incorporating something little into your life and beauty routine to help welcome in Autumn. Why? Simply because it just makes you happy. It helps to set the tone (and your mindset) for cooler nights and shorter days. Fall is a good reminder that it's time for us to slow down a bit and enjoy life and all it's beauty! Here are my favorite things:
1. Bath & Body Works Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin candle: Have you smelled it? It's like Autumn in a jar! It makes me so happy and it's my favorite fall candle.
2. Vichy Neovadiol Magistral Elixir: Change of temperature = dull skin. When the weather changes I notice a huge difference in my skin. It gets dry and dull. I love this Vichy dry oil because it gives a glow to the skin and also has Omega 3-6-9 oils. Which basically means it's super hydrating and helps to combat signs of aging.
3. Lauren by Ralph Lauren fragrance: Every season I change up my fragrance. I try to stick to a woodys smell in fall. I thought I would go retro this year and revisit one of my all-time favorites, Lauren by Ralph Lauren. It's a classic. It's been years since I've worn it. I was surprised it was so hard to find it. Thank you, Nordstrom!
4. Oh Joy! cups for Target (and Twinings Pumpkin Spice Chai tea): I LOVE the Oh Joy! line at Target. I love everything in each collection. These stackable mugs make morning coffee or tea so much cuter!
5. Flower by Drew Barrymore nail polish in Berry Begonia (seen above): I must admit, I love the new Flower cosmetics line by Drew Barrymore. This color is fab for fall. Not too dark, just right!
6. Buxom Full-on Lip Polish in Brandi: So easy to wear and so pretty on! This is a perfect daytime lip gloss for fall.
7. Buxom Full-bodied Lipstick in Menace: This lipstick is a rich wine color. It goes on easy!
8. Nars Audacious Lipstick in Jeanne: This lipstick collection by Nars is amazing! They go on silky-smooth, are true to color, and are long-lasting! This is a great color for fall. It's a dark, red-brown that is bold and attention grabbing.
9. MAC lipstick in Dubonnet: This is my go-to fall color. It's a pretty cranberry shade that isn't too bold but just bold enough to make a statement.
10. L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Excess in Blackest Black: This is a great mascara to add volume to lashes without clumping. The flexible brush captures each lash!
11. Kendra Scott Danielle earrings in Dark Red: These are my favorite earrings! I own them in a few other colors. There are fun and make a statement!
Looking forward to cooler nights sometine soon!
Happy first day of Autumn! I am so happy to be back behind this computer. We'll talk more about that later... But for today, I want to imagine that I am sitting outside on my patio with the cool, crisp breeze of Autumn blowing through my hair. Here in Phoenix there is no immediate relief from the summer heat. So what do we do? We imagine that the change of season has arrived and we carry on as if it's not 100 degrees outside! Crazy but we do.
For me, nothing reflects a change of season like the makeup we wear. I personally love fall because the rich and warm hues it brings. Cranberry, carmel, cinnamon, pumpkin -- all makeup colors that work with so many different skintones and eye colors. I hope you enjoy this makeup tutorial! It got me so excited for fall when I put togther my Lovely Autumn List. I hope you are bold and add some new fall colors to your makeup wardrobe. Remember, makeup doesn't always have to be super expensive. All that matters is it works and looks good on you! I was excited to use the Maybelline The Nudes eyeshadow palette. The color payoff isn't like Urban Decay's Naked Palettes, but that's to be expected at this price point. I purchased it at Walgreens for only $9.99 and find myself reaching for it almost everyday. Oh, and before you go cute boot shopping, promise me you'll swing by MAC and try Dubonnet lipstick. It's one of my all time favorite cranberry-colored lipsticks! Let the lovely leaves start to fall and the weather cool!
Blue eyed girl.
After several requests form a bunch of blue eyed lovelies for me to do a post on how-to make blue eyes sparkle, I'm excited to share it! I'm super excited because this is the first blog post that I've done using someone other than myself to demonsrtate a how-to makeup tutorial. If there is a look or tutorial that you'd like to see, please send me a note and I'll do my best to create it!
For all my blue eyed lovelies reading this, the best tip to remember when selecting eyeshadow colors to compliment your eyes is to use any orange-based colors. Stick with coppers, bronzes, and rich golds. These work best! Also, when selected an eyeliner, try to swap out black for brown-bronze liner. This will give you a softer look while still playing up your baby blues!
Special thanks to the lovely Shannon Bender for being my makeup model. I had a blast talking about makeup & laughing all afternoon! It's nice to talk to another creative! xoxo
Perfect red lips? Yes, please! There is nothing better than wearing red lipstick. The beauty of red lipstick is that everyone can wear it during any season! Here are a few of my tips that I always use to get the perfect red pout.
1. Hydrate: Make sure your lips are well hydrated. No cracking here!
2. Lip primer: I call this priming the pout! It extends the wear of your lipstick, it helps with feathering and bleeding. True story.
3. Use a nude liner: Not only are nude liners great for helping your eyes appear larger, they can also be a great lip liner. Give it a try!
4. Invest in a lip brush: I feel that a lip brush always goes unnoticed. It can be a great makeup tool. It helps lipstick go on easily and evenly. Plus, it comes in handy when your favorite lipstick gets discontinued and you need every little bit left in that tube.
5. Use a shimmer: Loose shimmer shadows act great as a great highlighter for the bottom of your lip. Give a try!
I hope these quick tips help you the next time you decide to go red!
Happy 4th of July, American Beauties! I hope you take some time to enjoy your friends and family. If you need a great poolside read, check back this week!
Don't waste a singe minute!
Lovely Thoughts
Happy Friday! Today it's all about dreams and never letting them go! If you dream of living by the ocean, never forget the way the breeze feels in your hair. If you dream of becoming a chef, I hope you whip up a really amazing meal tonight and share it with friends. If you dream of meeting your soulmate, they might be in the line at Starbucks, take a look around. And if you dream about spreading beauty and loveliness everywhere, start that blog! ;)The more we focus on our dreams the closer we are to making them a reality! Dream on, lovelies! xo
What's a Google Helpout?
In November, Google launched what they call a Google Helpout. Basically, a Helpout is a paid live video chat with experts in a variety of different categories. Need help with your cooking skills? Get Kitchit cooking lesson from a real chef in real time while you follow along. Need help learning how to sew? Visit Sewing On My Kitchen Table to have a live video tutorial scheduled. And what about learning how to contour your own face or how to make your eyes look bigger with makeup? Now, you can have a Google Helpout with me! Click here to visit my Helpout.
Brillant, right? This is the next generation of social interaction. Instead of watching a video tutorial on YouTube, we now have the option of getting an expert to guide us step-by-step via video chat. It's customized just for us! Google's idea of a Helpout is "real help from real people in real time". How cool is that?
What I really love about the Google Helpouts is that all Helpout experts must be vetted and approved by Google before a Helpout goes live. The Google team makes sure that the Helpouts are given by true experts in their category.
For my Google Helpout, I will be focusing on three topics:
I have made the decision to make my first Google Helpout free for anyone that wants to sign up for one! If you would like to do a Helpout with me, please send me a request time on my Helpout page! Click here.
Gorgeous Gams
Have you ever put on (what I call) your first shorts of summer and quickly realized your legs look pasty and dry? Have you ever discovered brusies on your legs and can't remember how it happened? Have you ever had to shave your legs without water? I'm going to take a wild guess that your answered yes to at least one of these leg scenarios! This is the blog post for you!
I first discovered leg makeup when I worked at ULTA in college. I was on the hunt for something to help cover some major bruises I got after I took a nasty spill while jogging. My sister's wedding was just a week away and I was the Maid of Honor. The last thing I wanted was everyone to look at pictures of the bridal party standing at the alter with the beautiful bride and happy groom and zoom down to notice my mangled legs. It needed to be covered fast. It was in this desperation that I found Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs. It saved me and it has become one of my go-to beauty products.
Leg makeup is a true Hollywood secret for many celebs. Think back to Angenlina Jolie on the red carpet when she flashed that leg. Remember how much press that got? Did you see any bruises? Nope. Or when Kate Middleton made people chatter when she wore nude panty hose. Why did she wear them? Because they made her legs look thin. You can even contour your legs to add definiton just like you do with your face.The major bonus with leg makeup is it makes your legs look tanned and smooth so they look thinner while covering up any imperfections!
I want to share some of my favorite leg products just in case you find yourself in a 911 leg situation, too!
I've tried so many different leg and body makeup products from different lines. I always find myself going back to Sally Hansen simply because it works the best, is readily available to buy at any drugstore, and you can't beat the price!
Have a sexy legs summer!
Lovely thoughts
This is my new mantra. I believe that life is what you make of it. So, I'm dodging all lemons that come my way, embracing every unfamiliar opportunity that presents itself, and wearing some cute shoes as I start my week! Who's with me?
Hey, lovely! You look tired.
Have you ever heard these awful words... "You look tired!" or my personal favorite, "Are you feeling sick?". Ugh! There have been days when I've reached deep (very deep) into my bag of magic makeup tricks to pull-off some sort of look. From late nights with my little guys to early mornings and everything in between here are a few tricks I've learned along the way! Your welcome.
1. Remove last night's makeup: If you accidentally fell asleep with makeup on (it's happened to the best of us) or you didn't have enough strength to properly remove all of it, be sure to use a makeup remover in the morning and clean any excess.
2. Use a deep cleansing face wash: Deep cleansing your skin is a great way to brighten your face. Make sure you use a cleanser that exfoliates as well.
3. Use eye cream with caffeine: Find a good eye cream that helps to reduce puffiness. This is key in helping to minimize the appearance of dark circles, too.
4. Moisturizer with SPF: On days when I don't have a lot of time to get ready, I use a mosturizer with SPF. This saves me one extra step! Never leave home without sunscreen on.
5. Apply a BB cream: I love using BB cream on busy days in lieu of foundation. It's quick, easy, and gives a bit of coverage that evens out my skintone.
6. Concealer goggles: Yep. Concealer goggles. Best way to explain this is to have you invision yourself skiiing (or swimming) and wearing goggles. You'll want to put concealer under and around your eyes in the shape of goggles. Use this when you need major help in the dark circles department. And don't forget to blend.
7. Apply blush: A little bit of color goes a long way.
8. Apply mascara: Never leave home without it. Mascara gives your eyes definition. Apply two coats if you can.
9. Apply winged out eye liner: This is one makeup trick that pulls my entire look together. It makes it seem like I spend way longer on my makeup than I actually did.
10. Wear your favorite gloss: I've always been a huge fan of gloss. It's simple and pretty. No lip liner needed. Win.
11. Don't forget dry shampoo: If you've been reading this blog, you know my love for dry shampoo. It's a real game changer when you are between washes.
I hope these tips come in handy (think: concealer goggles). I've done my job if you are able to hit snooze and get a few extra minutes of sleep knowing that you pull-off a quick makeup look.
p.s. - I've promised myself this Memorial Day weekend is all about rest and relaxation. We all need a Holiday (thank you Madonna for that anthem) to kickback, let our ponytails loose and watch the clouds roll by. Summer 2014 here we come!
Okay, so a few months ago I posted this promo video. You know, the one with a bunch of us gals having fun with makeup. A few days after it went up on my YouTube channel, I get an IM from one of my good friends (who is an attorney) saying I need to take it down.
Here's the conversation:
Friend: "Lovely, you can't use that Bruno Mars song."
Me: "Really? Why? I love that song! Did you see his performance at the Super Bowl...AMAZING!"
Friend: "Did you buy the rights to the song?"
Me: "Yes, on iTunes."
Friend: "Not the same. You are using it to sell something. Not for personal use."
Me: "I don't sell anything."
Friend: "Yes you do. You sell yourself."
Me: (No reply)
Friend: "Hello?"
Me: "Sorry. I was just laughing so hard that I couldn't type. You totally made me think of Julia Roberts in Pretty Women. I guess it makes sense."
Friend: "Trust me, just pick another song that is royalty free."
And that's exactly what I did. It only took me four months to find a great song AND here it is! The moral of this story is never use a song that is not considered "royalty free". You may spend some money to get something you really love but all artist deserve to be compensated for their work, right? (Sorry, Bruno! I still love you.)
Hope you enjoy it as much as I love it!
Special thanks to my pal Jeremy Whited from I Do Films for putting up with all my late night emails and text messages. We literally went through 10 other music options before we found this perfect song!
Brown eyed girl.
Hi there! It's been a few weeks since I've written. To tell you the honest truth, I took a extended break to think about where I want my blog to go. I must confess, for a while there I was getting a bit caught up in the whole social media thing. I started to look at my Google Analytics way too much, made a hard decisions to turn down a beauty companies' offer to be one of their exclusive bloggers (mainly because I could only review their products), and started to feel a little stressed to continue to put out content that was Pin worthy.
I am so grateful I have ANY blog readers (aside from just my sisters)! I'm grateful for all the lovely messages and emails I get. I am so amazed that one of my tutorials has been Pinned 1100 times. But for some reason I kind of lost my way. I kept asking myself the same questions over and over: Is blogging worth it? Is anyone really reading this? Am I helping anyone? Do I still love this? My answers always came back to this... I love makeup. Period. I love everything about it. The history, the technique, the art, the creativity, the way it can transform. But most importantly, I love inspiring others to feel beautiful and try something different. That's the part I really love about blogging. Sharing everything I learned. I'm a real woman. I'm always learning. I'm always trying to be the best possible version of myself both inside and out. I believe every message, quote, and tutorial I've share on this blog... whole heartedly. And I hope you have too.
So... I'm back. For all the right reasons, to do what I love. Which is to share with you tips and techniques to help you look and feel your best.
This tutorial is for all my brown eyed babes out there. If you take away one thing from this tutorial, it would be to purchase a good gold eyeshadow (and to hug a blooger today). It will really help to make your brown eyes sparkle. Promise.
Feel good. Look good.
Once upon a time, I had a personal trainer. I would meet him twice a week for weight training and cardio. I would even layer in two additional gym days all by myself (pretty good, huh?). I will always credit him for helping me come back from what I call, "The Baby Abyss". You know, that time right after you have a baby when you seriously start to question if your body will ever go back to the way it was. When I was at the gym, I would always notice how many gals either had on full-fledged makeup or not a stitch of makeup. Then there was me... the "No Makeup" makeup gal. I don't like to wear a bunch of makeup at the gym (for all the obvious reasons) but I do like to have some color and look put together.
After my trainer moved away from Phoenix, I decided it was time to try a new workout. Since then, I have been exploring all kinds of fun stuff to get active. Have you ever done a Barre class? Plus, my boys are getting super active and I love doing as many physical activities with them as possible. I adore this picture of Dean and I above, look how determined his little face looks as he runs laps to help raise money for his school. So cute.
So next time you decide to hit the gym or run around with your little ones think of these 5 beauty tips:
1. Spray leave-in conditioner on your hair: I love doing this. I am always short on time and I don't usually have the time to sit and deep condition my hair. So what I'll do is spray on a leave-in conditioner and throw my hair back in a pony tail. It works perfectly to deep condition my hair while I workout. After you shower, my hair wil feel hydrated. I've even tried a hair mask and that works too. Click here to see my favorite.
2. Tinted moisturizer: I use a tinted moisturizer that is water resistent to even out my skintone and add a bit of color. It is also has the benefit of SPF if you are exercising outside. Click here to see my pick.
3. Wateroroof mascara: A must-have when working out. Helps to prevent raccoon eyes! Try this one here.
4. Cheek stain: Cheek stain is the best way to guarentee that your color will not fade off. Plus you can also wear it on your lips instead of lipgloss so it stays longer. I love this one here.
5. Lipgloss: I like wearing a lipgloss instead of using a lip/cheek stain. I like and need the hydratrion on my lips. This one here is my fave!
p.s. - In February, I got an email from the person in charge of creating local buzz for the Reebok Spartan Race (have you heard of this?). The race going to be held here in Phoenix and they do challenges all around the world. Think Iron Man meets the movie 300. He asked if I would be interested in doing the challenge (they are trying to introduce more women to the race), give one of my readers a free race code to participate, and blog about all of it. I was out of town the weekend of the challenge so I couldn't participate, but take a look here to see how super cool and duper challenging it is. Yeah... anyone want to join me next year? You'll have to excuse me now, I need to start training to participate in the 2015 Reebok Spartan Challenge. Who's with me? We can use my beauty tips above!
Make it a lovely day! xx
Happy Monday! Special thanks to my hubs for snapping this picture of me getting dolled up. These are my favorite Kate Spade earrings, ever!
Face Your Future: Aging
Last week Marc Jacobs Beauty announced that Jessica Lange, age 64, will be the new face of his campaign. On that same note, Nars announced that 68-year-old Charlotte Rampling will be their muse. And just in case you missed it, Sharon Osbourne, age 61, can be seen in the new MAC Summer 2014 campaign along side daughter Kelly.
With all this age talk in the beauty world, I can't help but think of my own personal obsession with age. Let me back-up to explain... A year ago, I went with my parents to visit some old friends they hadn't seen in over 25 years. When we arrived at Loews in Tucson, my parents quickly introduced me to their lifelong friends. They both looked at me in utter shock... the lady friend instantly hugged me and pulled away slowly to stare directly into my eyes (it would have been totally awkward for 99.9% of people, but I am a hugger, so I went with it!). The lady looked at my dad and said, "Oh my goodness, Lauren looks just like your mother (my grandmother) when she was young."
It has been that very comment that has haunted me since. It got me thinking about what I will look like when I'm 75. It prompted me to ask my mom to send me any pictures she had of my grandmother at my age to see the resemblence. It's strange how you only remember certain people old, like grandparents or Sean Connery, right? You tend to forget that at one point they were the exact same age as you. Would I look exactly my grandmother? Would I age as gracefully as her? What about my own mother? Would I look as young as she does when I'm her age?
After my trip to Tucson with my parents, It was the first time I actually started thinking about aging in the real sense (as in passing of time and not just wrinkles). My philosophy on aging has been stolen from my oldest sister Maureen. She once told me: the beauty about aging is that you don't do it alone, everyone does it with you at the same time. We can't stop it. It will happen to you and me. With that very mindset (thanks Mo), I've always viewed aging as a beautiful thing. Something to embrace rather than fear. Something to prepare for and not run from. Something to be proud of and respected.
Do I want to be the best possible version of myself? Yes, of course. But that counts for me at any age. Do I purchase anti-aging skincare products? Yep, with the best possible ingredients to work their magic. Do I wear SPF religiously? Wouldn't leave home without it. Do I want to be 21 forever? No way! To be honest, I didn't want to be 21 when I was 21... I wanted to be, well, older. Do I stand-up and clap for Marc Jacobs Beauty for featuring Jessica Lange as their new face? Absolutely! I think there are so many interesting factors that make Jessica Lange beautiful aside from just her physical appearance.
Between working for the skincare company philosophy and listening really well to my mom over the years, here are 5 aging truths I believe.
1. Family tree: if you want to see how you will age, take a look around at your grandmother, mother, and aunts. This has been so apparent to me when we do weddings. You get the chance to see three generations of women standing side-by-side.
2. Wear SPF: We all know that factors from the sun like UVA and UVB rays damage our skin. Never leave home without SPF. And don't forget your hands too! Click here to undertand SPF better.
3. Do something lovely: When you do something good you feel good. And that translates to the outside. Just look at a picture of any humanitarian. There is a glow about them.
4. Invest in good skincare: Take care of your skin. Invest in good skincare that works for your skin type. There are so many amazing products out there at every price point. No excuses.
5. Take care of your pearly whites: If you talk with anyone who is older, they will always mention they would have taken better care of their teeth. It's somethng that is so important to your overall health. Click here to see my favorite DIY natural teeth whitener.
What are your thoughts on aging? Do you have any truths that you would love to share? Have you had that moment when you realize that it's happening? Can you see your future self in a relative? When you do think about aging, think of what Mo taught me... you don't do it alone, we'll all be right there with you growing older together.
Happy March! Just brushing up on my French. La vie est belle or life is beautiful (for all us Parisian hopefuls)!
I hope your months gets off to a lovely start!
Make it pop!
Happy Friday! This blog post was inspired by a reader named Emily. She emailed me last week to ask if I thought the look Jessica Biel has on (picture above) was wearable in "real time". Emily said she LOVED this look and was unsure if she could pull it off without looking like weird.
My answer: You bet you can pull it off! In fact, I think this look is so fresh and colorful -- perfect for Spring. Plus, this looks good on everyone. All you need to do is pick out a bold color that you LOVE. I told Emily, the way I like to think of bold makeup looks, is to comapre it to a special occasion outfit. We all have one outfit waiting to meet it's destiny sitting in our closets, right? Think of makeup the same way... I wouldn't wear this look to a job interview, but I would wear it to my sister Toni's house warming party in Scottsdale (while sipping a Mint Julep)!
Here are some other tips to remember when planning to wear this bold eye liner look this Spring.
1. Keep it simple: I would recommend wearing the bold liner on either your upper lash line or lower lash line. Not both. If you rimmed your entire eyes with this bold color it would just be too much!
2. Basic black: Add basic black liner to add a touch of polish to the look. It can go Rainbow Brite really quick it you don't have that balance -- trust me on this one!
3. Minimal makeup: Take it from Jessica Biel. Keep all other makeup minimal and simple. All attention is on your eyes. No need to add falsies or bright lipstick/blush to compete with that.
4. Color pop: Play around with differnt colors. My favorite bold eye liners are the Stila Smudge Sticks. The liners go on easily and the color pay-off is perfect!
5. Trend shop: You don't have to spend a fortune to get this makeup look. Many brands have similar eye liner colors for less than $5. I'll meet you at Walgreens!
I really hope you will try this look. If I can wear it (and be pictured next to the stunning Jessica Biel - I must really love you Emily!!! ;), so can you!
And in honor of Friday and Jessica Biel's hubs, here is our jam! Happy weekend! xo
* image of Jessica Biel are from Getty Images.
Spring Awakening
I'm back! I took a week off from blogging to charge my batteries and to get a little soul food (thank you to everyone who sent me a little email to ask if my blog would be back soon!). Have you ever needed that? You know, just a little time to turn inward, to remember, to reflect, to refuel.
Last week, I was in Houston for a quick trip and was able to see one of my lifelong friends, Trish. It's crazy how fast time passes, but very comforting to know some things truly never change. Like two starry-eyed girls who giggle over witty conversation as we drive around a brightly lit city. Talking about where we've been, what we've felt, and hopes for the future.
If you had just one night and a few hours to reconnect with someone, who would it be? What would you do? What would you say? After my dinner with Trish, I couldn't help think about all of the memories that I cherish with her and with so many others. Some are good and some have helped shape me into who I am. It was pure soul food!
On the flight back to Phoenix, I chatted up a lovely gal sitting next to me and of course our conversation circled back to makeup. I told her all about my blog and she asked me if I would teach her how to pull-off a pastel Spring look without looking "scary" (as she referenced her InStyle magazine with Nicole Kidman on the cover). I thought it would be a perfect blog post since I feel like I found my own little Spring Awakening somewhere between Pappas and River Oaks that night in Houston!
Here are my tips for a pretty pale palette (For you Marion!):
1. Use a white eyehsadow base instead of a nude/flesh toned one. I find that with pastel colors, it shows up more with a white eyeshadow base. Try this one by NYX here.
2. Using a pastel eyeshadow, create a "<" shape starting at the outer corner of your upper lash line and "<" it out half way under your lower eye lid. Select a eyeshadow that has enough pigment pay-off. I used this Revlon palette here.
3. Use a natural colored eyeshadow as your crease color such as a basic brown. You want a small pop of color on the outer corners of your eyes only. Remember to blend, blend, blend to avoid it looking too harsh or scary!
4. Keep foundation matte with a pinkish lip and cheek color that compliments your pastel color pop.
5. Last, add mascara and a thin stroke of black eyeliner to give your eyes a finished look.
I hope you will try this look and reference my quick tips on how wear pastels subtly. It's fresh and different look just in time for Spring --truly a pretty change of pace from the usual eye shadow palettes we've been wearing all winter, right?
p.s. - A few years ago I had the chance to see Spring Awakening (starring Lea Michele before Glee)! If it ever gets revived ... see it! It's a harsh depiction of that strange transition into adulthood. It has some major themes and cool music by Dunkin Shiek (yes, the Barely Breathing guy from the 90s).
Happy Galentine's Day! This is a day to celebrate us! Today is all about friendship, sisterhood, and likeness. I hope you kick-up your {cute} heels, have a glass of {pink} champagne, listen to some Beyonce {Drunk In Love} music, and celebrate with your gals!
And just in case you are having a night on the town or a weekend brunch with friends, here is a perfect makeup look -- Rose Gold. I want to share this rose gold look with you because it's so pretty and easy to pull off. I love the new Urban Decay Naked 3 palette that I used for this tutorial. If you try to re-create this look, and want to add a drop of illuminizer with your liquid foundation to get that dewy look --- use sparingly! If you have more of a oily skin type and don't like any shine whatsoever, just omit the illuminizer. I have dry skin so anything that makes my skin look hydrated, I am all for! Don't be afraid to add some falsies to the look to make your eyes pop.
Speaking of pop, it's noon somewhere, right? Bust out the champagne and cheers to us and this beautiful day. Thank you so much for all your love and support {and really kind messages}. You are awesome! Happy Galentine's Day, lovelies! xoxoxox
Work it! The business of beauty.
Happy Monday! Have we all had our coffee yet? Mondays are hard. Not only does Monday remind us of all the fun we had over the weekend, it also reminds us that we have a busy work week ahead of us. I am writing this post for all the gals that read my blog and need some tips on work beauty. I think the best makeup for a work environment is simple, sophisticated, and clean. Whether you work from home, out of your car as you travel all day, a small business, or a corporate setting, it's important to wear makeup that enhances your natural beauty without overwhelming your face. I put together 5 Tips For A Gorgeous Work Week -- things that would be perfect to stash at your desk or in your office and use when you need a quick beauty pick-me-up!
Tip #1. Concealer - don't leave home without it! Keep a extra one at your desk and touch-up as needed for a instant refresher. It helps!
Tip #2. Waterproof eyeliner - the last thing you want is raccoon eyes during a important meeting. Click here to see my post on how to further avoid looking like you got punched in the eyes at the end of the day.
Tip #3. Perfect nude lipstick - I think nude lips are classic. Especially if you have a meeting to lead or a big presentation to give. The last thing you want is for everyone's attention on your bright. bold lips and not on what you are saying. If you don't have a perfect nude lipstick, start your mission. Here is my personal favorite at the moment.
Tip #4 Cream blush - so easy to apply and a little color goes a long way! Plus, you will not get the, "Are you feeling okay?" question since you won't look so pale. Try this one here.
Tip #5 Evian Mineral Water Spray - this is a must-have. It instantly hydrates the skin and revives your makeup. I have been a fan of the regular one for years, but I am happy this one is available! Click here to buy.
This should be a good week with Galentine's day on Thursday & Valentine's Day on Friday. Even though I'm already exhausted as I start this week, I am looking forward to all the love in the coming days!
Liebster Award Nominee
How fun it is to be nominated for any award? I thought it was so sweet that Simplee Audree Kate thought of me for the Liebster Award. Afterall, I absolutely adore her sunny personality & unique style. Audree is a personal stylist, ASU business student, and lover of fashion. Check out her blog here to meet Simplee Audree Kate!
So, what's the Liebster Award? Basically it's a award given from one blogger to another. The concept is similar to a chain letter (I can't be the one to break the chain!).
Here's how it works: I accept the nomination, I answer Simplee Audree Kate's questions, I nominate 11 other bloggers, I ask the bloggers 11 different questions, they share answers on their blogs, they nominate 11 other bloggers, and ask their nominees 11 new questions. See the chain? The main purpose is to identify newer blogs with huge potential and share them.
Without further ado, here are the questions that Simplee Audree Kate asked.
Simplee Audree Kate's Questions:
1. Who is your fashion inspiration? Love, love, love Olivia Palmero & Kate Middleton.
2. Why did you start blogging? To share all I've learned from working in the beauty industry. Makeup can be overwhelming, my hope is that I can share tips and techniques to simplify the process!
3. What is your go-to outfit when you're in a rush? Dark skinny jeans, navy boyfriend blazer, leopard heels, nude lips, and colorful statement earrings.
4. Favorite quote? You get in life what you have the courage to ask for. - Oprah
5. 3 things you can't live without - my boys, my hubby, and my sisters. (can I say people?)
6. Best advice you've ever received. Let it go.
7. What are you most excited for in 2014? Travel! We have some fun trips planned this year!
8. How do you descibe your personal style? Pretty & colorful (with heels). I love pretty details and color. I live in heels.
9. What's your favorite beauty item? Lipstick - your look can be transfomed in an instant!
10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Leaving a meeting from ULTA's corporate offices in Chicago after they have agreed to take in my cosmetic line... a gal can dream, right?! ;)
1. Piqued by Patrcia
2. Bring Your Glam
3. The Heirloom Home
4. Spark and Flame
5. Healthy Skin AZ
6. Me and My Mini Me
7. Strength and Sunshine
8. 3 Small Humans
9. Average But Inspired
10. Four and Know More
11. The Patchwork Paisley
1. Lipstick or gloss?
2. How old were you when you first wore makeup?
3. What's your best kept beauty secret?
4. What is #1 on your bucket list?
5. Why did you start a blog?
6. What's your favorite movie?
7. If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?
8. Are you a night owl or early riser?
9. Coffee or tea?
10. Favorite quote.
11. Favorite city. Why?
Thanks for reading!
Galentine's Day 2014
This year for Galentine's Day (February 13, 2014), I've decided I will be sending all of the lovely ladies I adore a Galentine's Day card to let them each know how much they make me laugh & how much I appreciate them!
I'm really hoping Galentine's Day will become an actual holiday on a calendar someday soon (how do we get that approved?). Wouldn't that be so awesome if we all took the day off from life just to drink pink champagne and eat chocolate croissants? We could listen to Beyonce on a loop & talk all day about nothing and everything. Our hair would be perfectly blown out, our makeup would be flawless, and it would be a perfect day outside to wear peep toe heels! Sounds like the best day ever!
If you celebrate Galentine's Day with your crew of loveliess and are thinking of exchanging little gifts, I put together 9 gift ideas they'll love. Here are some of my favorite picks.
1. Lady Boss: We love multi-taking products! Many of my Galentines have busy schedules. Anything that can save a extra step when applying makeup in the morning is always a plus. Give Stila Lip & Cheek Satin in Raspberry Crush
2. Mirror, Mirror: If you're like me, you can always use a compact in your purse or to keep at your desk in your office. How cute is this I Need Lipstick compact from Forever 21?
3. Pretty Polish: Give the gift of color! Essie Nail Polish is a pefect gift. You can never have too many!
4. Smarty Pants: I love gifting inspiring & fun pocket books that someone wouldn't ordinarily buy for themselves, but would really enjoy. I love Stuff Every Woman Should Know by lanna Kalb . Never hurts to know how to change a tire, right?
5. Lovely Lashes: Would doesn't want long lashes? Mascara is a great gift because everyone loves trying a new one. We are all on a quest to find the perfect one. Give Benefit They're Real Mascara.
6. Help Make A Statement: Help your pal make a statement with a pair of cute Kate Spade Earrings. The gift that keeps on giving (cuteness)!
7. Get Cheeky: This perfect Too Faced blush is called Something About Berry! For your gal that always gets your jokes!
8. Love Notes: For the Paris day dreamer! She will love correspondence Bonjour cards by Amy Borrell
9. Mwah: Friends don't let friends have chapped lips! Give lip balm by love & toast in cherry lemonade. Adore!
And just in case you need some fierce inspiration to get this month started...
{I just want to start this post by saying thank you for reading this blog! I wholeheartedly thank you! The main reason I started this blog was to share beauty tips & techniques I've learned along the way while working in the cosmetic and beauty industry for the past 10+ years. I'm sharing all of this with you just like I would share it with my own sisters. I hope you will continue to read and feel inspired just as you have inspired me to continue typing away at this computer.}
pretty simple: how to use a mascara shield
p.s. - Okay, it may not be "all the rage in the cosmetic tools world right now" (I can't help that I get so excited about these things!), but I've started to notice them a lot more, even at Target!
side note: The likelihood of getting a paper cut near your eye while using a mascara shield card is slim to none! When this happened to me on my lower lash line, I was in a elevator looking at the mirror and going down while in Las Vegas (hence the awkward chuckle in the video above). Probably not the best idea. Gotta love those moments. Oh the things I've done for makeup! Happy Friday!
Me and You Need Dry Shampoo!
Have you ever tried a dry shampoo? If not, you need to! It willl change your life. If you are like me, you don't wash your hair every single day. Some days, I just don't have the time. And how could we? It's not like we haven't been doing one or more of the following: studying for school, volunteering, caring for precious little ones, fur babies, or maybe even aging parents/grandparents, working (late on a presentation, of course!), traveling for work (middle seat again?), running your household (that laundry ain't gonna wash itself), spending time with your one and only special somebody, catching-up with friends & family, and trying to squeeze in a workout and that dentist appointment, right? Oh yeah, and don't forget to put on some lipstick while doing EVERYTHING! We are busy and (to be completely honest) it's so time consuming to wash and style hair every single day. We are not Beyonce. We don't have a full glam squad on-call at all times!
So, what's a gal to do? Dry shampoo. Say it with me. Dry shampoo. If you don't own one, you must! It will change your life and help to lengthen the time between washes. It absorbs oil from your scalp and hair in a snap! It's good for those days when you're in a hurry and don't have time to commit to washing and styling. Plus, hair stays healthy without blow drying and styling it every single day. Win - win.
I put together a list of 8 dry shampoos worth trying. You can find them anywhere from CVS to Sephora. My favorite is Bastiste (the one I'm holding above)! And my sister Toni swears by Pssssst. I hope you find one that works for you. Happy Dry Shampoo Day!
1. Bumble and bumble Pret-a-Powder {$26}
2. Batiste {$7.99}
3. Pssssst {$.5.99}
4. Aveeno Pure Renewal {$8.99}
5. Oscar Blandi {$25}
6. Not Your Mother's {$5.99}
7. Tigi Bed Head Rockaholic {$20.99}
8. Ojon Full Detox {$24}
p.s. - I love velcro rollers! They are so easy to use and give your hair MAJOR volume! Think Victoria's Secret model hair. Try them along with your dry shampoo for a perfect blowout look (that's maybe 2 days old).
Gorgeous in glasses.
I have worn glasses for as long as I can remember, My world changed when I got my first pair in elementary school. Being able to actually see the board in school was such sweet relief. I will never forget my first pair... They were red-rimmed with a tiny round picture of Smurfette on the arms. So cute! I knew at that moment in 1st grade when I picked them out, that glasses would always be one of the coolest accessories! In middle school and high school, I rotated between wearing glasses and contacts. Then, when I was in college, I found myself wearing my glasses more and contacts less. It was probably all those late-night study sessions that compelled me to give my burning eyes a break from contacts and wear glasses. Now, I try to wear my glasses as much as possible. Not only do I get so tired of wearing contacts (too scared to get lasik), but there are endless styles at every price point from Dolce & Gabbana to Warby Parker to choose from!
Over the years I've learned a few things about wearing makeup and glasses together. Most of my tips are from trial and error. It's never fun when you take off your glasses only to discover foundation all over them and not on your face.
Here are my 6 best tips for wearing makeup and glasses together!
1. Foundation: Go mineral or matte. I find that it is best to stick with a foundation that won't rub-off very easily. Just don't forget to set your foundtion with loose powder to absorb any oil and set foundation. Click here to see perfect foundations.
2. Eyelashes: Major volume and/or falsies. So much attention is focused on your eyes... you want to make a impact with your lashes. I would use volumizing mascara or even add falsies. One thing to mention if you decide to wear fake eyelashes: Give them a length test before guling them on. Sometimes, if they are too long, they can hit you lenses on the inside and bother you all day. Don't forget you can always trim them with scissors before gluing them on, too. Here is one of my video tutorials on how-to apply faux lashes in case you need a help with that!
3. Brows: Define the shape. There's a reason Martin Scorsese rocks those brows! It is so impotant to define your eyebrows when you wear glasses. Especially if your glasses are on the bigger side, like mine. It helps to frame and balance your face. A must.
4. Lips: Be bold. I've found that I am always able to get away with a bold lip when I am wearing glasses. It's a perfect time to try a color that you've always wanted to wear. Oxblood, perhaps?
5. Cheeks: A bit more blush. Be sure to add a little extra blush to warm up your face. Click here to see some favorite blushes.
6. Highlight and contour: Give your face dimension. This tip is so important when wearing glasses. Areas like the nose, forehead, and under eye area are so important to highlight and contour. This helps to bring features we want forward and other features to recede. Click here to learn how to shade and hightlight.
This post is dedicated to all the gorgeous gals out there who wear glasses. Not only because they look cool (thanks Hipsters for making that happen), but because they need them to see! Hope these tips help next time you wear your lovely specs!
The only thing worse than having raccon eyes, is not knowing you have raccoon eyes. Until (after an important meeting), you casually walk to the ladies' room and look at yourself in the mirror, only to find out that it looks like you got punched in both eyes. Are you with me on this one? Has this ever happened to you? Are you smiling right now because you can totally relate to this? Darn raccoon eyes! Don't let them get the best of you. It happens to all of us! Narrowing down the culprit that causes raccoon eyes can be tricky. Sometimes bad mascara is to blame, sometimes it's your body chemistry, and sometimes other makeup factors play a role. Women ask me how to prevent raccoon eyes all the time. I'm going to share with you what I tell them. Here are my 7 tips on how to avoid the dreaded raccoon eyes. I've picked up a thing or two over the years. I hope one of these tips works for you!
Tip #1: Try using a waterproof mascara that won't budge. It helps mascara from running, especially if you know waterworks are in-store that day. We use it on every single bride we work with.
Tip #2: Out with the old. Be sure to toss out mascara every 2 - 3 months. Old mascara flakes. We all know in our hearts when it's time to say goodbye! Say goodbye.
Tip #3: Seal your lashes with clear mascara. I like to compare it to putting clear polish on your nails to finish off your mani. Make sure your last coat of mascara is completely dry before you add clear mascara.
Tip #4: Try a lash primer. Similar concept to a foundation primer, it's main purpose is to extend the wear of mascara and prevent flaking. Many lash primers have added benefits like pro-vitamin B5 that helps to condition lashes. Another major bonus is that lash primer will increase the volume and length of your lashes. Win - win!
Tip #5: Avoid applying eye cream to eye lids. It may leave them too moisturized causing mascara to travel all over the place. If you can't give it up, wait until it is completely aborbed before you apply mascara or eye makeup.
Tip #6: Try tubing. Try a tube-technology mascara made with acrylic polymers that form tiny little tubes around your lashes. Once it dries it won't flake, smudge, smear, even if you cry or rub your eyes. How do you get it off? You need warm water and a bit of pressure to remove the mascara at night. It's really interesting to see the tiny tubes come off. I only wish it gave more length and volume. If you are thinking of giving it a try, I would go with Blinc.
Tip #7: Dust loose powder on you eyelids and over under eye concealer to absorb any mositure so mascara doesn't travel. If your eyes are not sensitive, you can also apply a light dusting of loose powder to your lashes. It adds volume and does help with flaking. Old school trick.
Give one of these tips a try! If all else fails, there are always lash extensions or falsies!
The 12 Days of Mascara Tips
Okay, I'm just gonna say it... that was a lot of mascara! In case you haven't noticed I take mascara very, very seriously. And why shouldn't I? According to mint.com the average American women will spend $3,770 on mascara in her lifetime (that's more than eyeshadow & lipstick). If we're spending that much money it better be on something that gives us results, right?
The beauty of living in this modern makeup world is there's so many great products at every price point. Gone are the days of paying a fortune to get a decent mascara. We have so many options! It's just a matter of trying them, finding out what works, then sharing the information. That was my goal with The 12 Days of Mascara! My greatest hope is that you NEVER buy another mascara that's a flat-out disappointment. Hopefully, these tips will help you the next time you're on the search for your perfect mascara.
1. You can never go wrong with Maybelline. Seriously. I'm a fan! For the price point and the results their macaras deliver. You can't go wrong! I purchased The Rocket & The Flasies (I didn't review Falsies on the blog), and was surprised by how good they are!
2. Brush up on your mascara (wands). All the rage right now in mascaras is the unique wands. I've found the more exotic the brush, the more claims the mascara makes of being the best. Be sure to do your research on what kind of wand the mascara has before you make a purchase. It does matter. You want one that actually works and not just looks cool.
3.You don't always get what you pay for (sometimes you get more and sometimes you get less). True story. I think sometimes we forget the definintion of luxury and we automatically think that since something costs more it should automatically be better. A luxury item has extravagance. Meaning there are certain little things that just make you so darn happy. It doesn't always mean it's the best as far as results. For example, I loved using my YSL Shocking mascara every morning because it smelled like rose water! Did it give me good results? Sure. Did it give over-the-top results that would help me justify spending $30 on a tube of mascara when Maybelline's The Rocket gave me great results at $5.99? No. Did I love waking-up each morning and smelling rose water to start my day? Of course! As consumers, it's really up to use to decide what's worth it to us and where we want to spend our money. Believe me, if YSL Shocking mascara didn't give good results, I would have toss it in my drawer of misfit makeup no matter how much I loved the smell!
4. Live a little, save a lot! ULTA and Walgreens are your friend. You can save so much money. Trust me. They always have a Buy 1, Get 1 Free deal going on with with makeup. It such a great way to try something new in the mass cosmetics department. Buy your favorite mascara and try something completely new for free! It's all about trial and error.
5. Curl your lashes. I curled my lashes everyday while reviewing these 12 mascaras. It helps to determine if a mascara is good or not. If the mascara holds your lash curl as the day goes on, it's most likely a keeper! Try it!
Thanks again for reading! If you have a favorite mascara that you swear by, I'd love to know. You can message me on Facebook here, leave me a note below, or email me at email@example.com. I would love to try it!
Day 12: Rimmel Scandaleyes Show Off Mascara
How many of you have ever tried a Rimmel product? Maybe the cool marketing with Kate Moss lured you in? Or maybe you wanted to get The London Look like their tagline suggests?
I've used Rimmel's lipsticks in the past and I really like them! I was so confident that their mascara would provide the same great results at a reasonable price point. Boy, was I wrong! I was so unimpressed with this mascara. I mean, it was not good. It flaked, smeared, and didn't provide length or volume! This mascara was way more Sid Vicious & Nancy than Kate Moss by the end of my day (I had major raccoon eyes). And that's not The London Look I was going for (at least not on this day).
Day 11: Avon Mega Effects Mascara
How many of you have ever tried an Avon or mark product? This was my first time. I must admit, it is so fun to look through their campaign booklets!
Mega Effects mascara was featured in several magazines during the fall (including InStyle & Lucky). All the buzz has been over the Wonderbrush. It looks like a mini paintbrush. There is a major learning curve when applying this mascara. If you can get past that part without complete frustration, you have mastered this mascara. My biggest challenge with Mega Effects was the formula is too wet. I had to wait a few minutes for each coat to completely dry before applying the next one. As the night went on, this mascara started to flake. Overall, I think the brush is really neat and does a great job of showing results in just one coat, but the time it takes to get the desired look is way too long. I wish that the formula gave more length and didn't flake. Has anyone else tried this one?
Day 10: YSL Shocking Mascara
It seems like I've given a lot of 3 out of 5 snowflakes during the past 12 days. The truth is so many of them have been average. I wish I had more to tell you, but that's the plain truth. Sad to say my beloved YSL was no different. For many of you that read this blog you know how much I adore my YSL lipsticks. They're amazing! The packaging, the colors, the peachy smell -- everything about them is perfect. Perfect! To be honest, I was a little biased (okay, maybe a lot!) going into my week with the YSL Shocking mascara. I had high hopes that the mascara would live up to my lipsticks expectations... Not the case.
So, can you justify spending $30 on a mascara when the overall performance is average? Maybe. There are a few small luxuries that did set it apart from many of the others that only YSL could offer. If love scents (like I do), you will love the smell. It smells like rose water. Seriously, rose water! The lovely rose water scent was a nice way to start-off my day (it's the little things, right?). The mascara itself is a super deep black color which helps with the appearance of fuller lashes, total bonus. It also has pro-vitamin B5 which helped my lashes feel so soft. Aside from that, it's performance was okay. I expected for the price point it would blow all the others out of the (rose) water!
I would be totally lying if I said that I didn't chuckle a little bit when I read the packaging for the fairly new Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. I had the same reaction when I first purchased NARS Orgasm blush years ago (real mature, huh?). It's fun, naughty, a tab bit silly, and (of course) over-the-top (it claims people in a clinical study saw 1,944% more volume)! I was sold.
The morning I used it, I was excited since I'm a big Too Faced fan. Better Than Sex, huh? Pretty bold statement for a mascara. For the record, I purchased this with every intention that it would be the best mascara I've ever used. I am so sad to report that it was not. My first reaction (from the first coat) was that it made my lashes look like I was wearing falsies, which I loved. But, as I applied the second and third coat, I felt like the formula started to clump. Not to mention, the tube is super heavy. Perhaps the tube had to be made large to support the hourglass-shaped wand? The hourglass-shaped wand ratio is supposed to help seperate lashes. I didn't feel it did a great job seperating mine. Because the tube is large, it has a big mouth opening, I found this caused a ton of product to build-up on the rim of the mouth (wasting precious product is a no-no). Also, the mascara flaked as the day wore on which really bothered me since this is a $23 mascara. It did hold curl really well, lengthened great, and I thought the volume was noticeable. Since this mascara it so new, I'm thinking that Too Faced will work out some of the issue with the tube? I will definitely give this mascara another try down the road after all the kinks are fixed.


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'No eurozone talks on Greece'
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"As soon as a new government is in place (in Athens), things will be different," the source said. Ministers are already slated to meet in person in Luxembourg on Thursday. - Sapa-AFP
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I'm having 2nd breakfast.
After the first breakfast, the boys & I worked out in the garden for about 3 hours, clearing a pretty good size area of weeds, setting up a 'playpen' for sweet potatoes to grow in, & transplanting sunflower seedlings to grow along the back fence so that I can have a wall of sunflowers again, & tie them to the fence when they get too top heavy.
I'll upload more pics to my FB soon, but I'm happy to say things are starting to shape up out there! Still a ton of things to do, more things to plant, etc, but at least I can see the progress.
This Golden Monkey is pleasantly Malty & tasty. Teavana is no longer carrying Black Dragon Pearl, & they claim this is the same tea, but it never tastes the same to me. Still, a decent cup.


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Gear Review
Great beanie
I bought this beanie because it screamed function and awesomeness to me. It is incredibly warm and fits perfectly. I have huge head and a lot of hair and this fits fine. The music quality is good, but the sound carries a little bit so other people can hear what you're listening to. But hey, if you got good music, it's fun for everyone.
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Diving partners also claim individual spots at Olympic trials
David Boudia and Nick McCrory, who qualified as a tandem in platform synchro competition, also earned individual spots on the U.S. team.
Special to The Seattle Times
FEDERAL WAY — Divers David Boudia and Nick McCrory are headed to the London Olympic Games as partners and as individual competitors.
Boudia and McCrory, who on Thursday qualified as a tandem in platform synchro competition at the Olympic trials, also earned individual spots on the U.S. team Saturday by finishing one-two in the men's individual platform finals at the King County Aquatic Center.
Cassidy Krug and Christina Loukas claimed the top two spots in women's 3-meter springboard.
The weeklong trials conclude Sunday at noon with finals in men's 3-meter springboard and women's platform.
Boudia, who placed 10th in men's platform at the 2008 Olympics, maintained the substantial lead he carried into Saturday's finals and won with 1,642.2 points. McCrory was next at 1,582.55.
"Nick and I definitely feed off each other in competition," said Boudia, 23. "When it comes to synchronized (diving), we're teammates, totally supportive. Going into London, we're Team USA."
McCrory, 20, made his first Olympic team.
"It's really friendly competition," he said about Boudia. "I'm happy for him when he's diving well and he's on fire."
In the six-round men's competition, McCrory twice earned 10.0s from the seven judges. He got a single 10 on a reverse 3 ½ somersault tuck in the fourth round, and five 10s on his fifth dive, a back 3 ½ somersault tuck that barely rippled the water after his 10-meter (33-foot) drop.
"This is a dive I've been doing for a long time," said McCrory, who took a year off from attending Duke University to train for the Olympics. "I love that dive. I've done it for 10s before, so I wanted to do something exciting today for finals."
Boudia posted a single 10 and five 9.5s on his dive immediately after McCrory's showstopper, executing a more difficult 3 ½ somersault pike.
"Once Nick started diving and hitting his dives, it raised my level of competition," said Boudia, from Purdue. "That's exactly what we want to see when we go into London."
In women's 3-meter springboard, Krug posted the top score on four of five dives and won with 1,094.85 points. Loukas survived a poor second dive (earning seven meager 5.5 scores) to place second with 1,017.85. Kelci Bryant, who earned an Olympic berth Thursday in 3-meter springboard synchro, finished third (967.05).
"I'm happy," said Loukas, 26, who placed ninth in this event at the 2008 Games, "and relieved."
Krug, a Stanford grad, was thrilled to make her first team.
"I think I've wanted to go to the Olympics since I was like 3," she said. "It's not even real right now, I'm so excited."


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Hunting for ski jumps
Today was snowing all day, but just lightly so we went out for a ski together in the morning. We decided not to go to vail as we thought it would be crowded being the weekend. Harvey and jazzy LOVE going over little jumps (and big ones for jazz) so the morning was spent with Harvey saying "Dad, can you find dome more jumps?" I have attached a photo of Harvey doing a jump. Everyone skied well ...
More skiing copper
... which is perfect for Harvey and is still learning. Jazzy and stu skied together as jazzy wanted to try some more difficult terrain. They did some huge manmade jumps.... I will have to get a photo sometime next week of them both doing these i think. For dinner we went around to Colleen (Jackson's mum's place) for a nice home cooked meal. Tomorrow off ti ski vail for the ...
Tubing at copper
... stu but did a couple by himself as well. After 3 goes he was already wanting to go down the fastest one! And he would also get the staff at the top to give him a spin so They spin all the way down. Jazzy and I were much more conservative and cautious. I tried to get some photos but stus phone camera is full boo :-( will have to transfer photos soon.
Skiing copper again
Stu went skiing with the boys this morning....they are blokes that live here so went down some pretty hard runs I think. Stu said he skied over 20,000 vertical feet today!! Kids just wanted a morning playing so we all pottered at home this morning. Then out for a ski at copper mountain again. I think I am finally starting to relax on the slopes now and ...
Crepes in breckenridge
Today stu slept in and I took the kids out for brekky for eggs and pancakes at the mountain Lyon cafe in silverthorne. Huge servings (typical American style diner).Then grocery shopping to stock up the new apartment. We finally got to have our crepes in the quaint little town of breckenridge. The crepe place is an outdoor little van that always has huge queues but today only had to queue for about 15 minutes. ...