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Before and After T!ntalize, courtesy Tintalize.com

I know sometimes no matter how much you scrub away corns, rub in those moisturizers, wish away those veins, they just won’t go away!  What is a girl to do?  We have make-up artist Allyson Carey to the rescue.  Allyson, best known for her work in the CBS show Bold and Beautiful came up with T!ntalize make up for your feet!  That’s right, war paint is not just for the face anymore.  It is a smudge proof, sweat proof and rub proof concealer especially for the feet intended to cover scars, blisters, veins, tan lines, age spots and blemishes.  It is supposed to dry fast and not stain clothes or bed sheets.  The concealer comes in a choice of seven colors ranging from Vanilla Mousse to Chile Chocolate and retails for $15.  If you want your feet to look princess perfect for that all important date or an imminent summer wedding but don’t have enough time to whip them back into shape, T!ntalize might just do the trick!

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Tell you the truth, I actually somewhat enjoy the AXE body spray commercials. You know the ones, geeky guy spritzes this stuff on and Eureka! gorgeous women start going nuts. They amuse me, absurd as they are.

They should make one for women, I imagine it would smell something like sporting events and beer. Ha! 

Well my little brother’s birthday is coming up and lord knows the dweeb could use all the help he can get with the “ladies”. I love the rascal but he smells like a mix of diaper rash, fear and sweat. Not the sexiest combo, that’s for sure.

I was thinking of getting him a care package, chalk full of this AXE stuff. But first - does anyone know if it actually smells good? 

Please let the rest of us know before I spend my hard earned dough. - Muchas gracias!

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If I were to categorically count the number of makeup items splattered all over my bathroom counter top, lip products would win the race hands down. Lip glosses, lip balms, lip tints, lipsticks…somehow beauty products targeted for other facial parts never seem to give that instant boost of vitality that those for the lips give us. But ever since I’ ve tried to go green with my makeup, I’ve become most paranoid about what I put on my lips.

Can you imagine how much of the product we must be taking in when we eat, drink, lick our lips, kiss …just thinking about it gives me the creeps. So I went on a mission to find an organic lip product, that delivers and is not expensive, after all most of us just cannot stop with just one or two and so affordability is important.

Something that has been catching my eye recently is Yes to Carrots. They feature a set of Paraben free skin and hair products that are made of organic fruits, vegetables and Dead Sea Minerals. They are not tested on animals and are do not contain the dreaded Ps-Phenol, Petroleum, Phthalates and Parabens. In fact their lip balms which are USDA organic sealed were recently featured in the Oprah Magazine. According to dermatologist Amy Wechsler, MD, author of “The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful Beautiful Skin”,  many of us develop an unhealthy addiction to lip products containing Phenols which remove our natural protection nudging us to constantly reapply the product. Parabens have long been associated with tumors and reproductive abnormalities, while phthalates have been linked to lung, kidney and liver damage.

Yes to Carrots have a suite of nominally priced lip balms, tints and glosses that can be found at Target, Walgreens, Ulta and Rite Aid. Also check out drugstore.com and amazon.com for some good deals. Depending on the store they retail anywhere from $2 to just under $7.

Not bad at all considering that you are paying for good health.

My friends and I are going to Vegas in a few weeks and we are all going to a spa together. Part bonding, part we don’t gamble and don’t have anything else to do while the guys gamble… 

So we were perusing the features available at the hotel we are staying at and we all decided that we want to get facials, massages and one of my friends suggested we get our eyelashes dyed!

Hmm… interesting. I have never done this and I was wondering if it’s a good idea? I mean not to be silly but if you don’t have much lashes (I’m Asian) to begin with how remarkable will it really be to dye the few strands present? Then again I suppose the sole purpose of mascara is to darken and thicken the eyelashes you have correct? So maybe this whole dyeing eyelashes thing does that for you without the fuss.

What I want to know from anyone who comes across this is:

• Is dyeing your eyelashes worth it?
• Is it safe?
• How long does it last?

That is all. Maybe I’ll do it and keep you guys posted, that way I can expense the process and chalk it up as research for this blog. Ha! 

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What more can we expect from Academy Award-winning, Halle Berry? This down-to-earth, new mother is sleighted to release her new fragrance, Halle by Halle Berry, in March. For over two years, Halle has been working at perfecting a fragrance that all women can benefit from. “For years I have created my own personal scents by mixing and layering fragrances, trying to come up with something unique and different. It’s a wonderful form of self-expression,” Halle says. Halle’s signature fragrance is said to capture “the spirit of a woman who is effortlessly stylish and elegant.” The spicy effect of the olibanum, an African root, and the smooth, woody aroma of sandalwood should make a great combination. You end up with a natural, sexy, smooth fragrance. Doesn’t that just sum up the epitome of Halle Berry? Halle has always won us over with her effortless style.  Can she win us over with her new fragrance? We shall wait and see.

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Well I was popping around the web this morning, trying to find my daily fix of “celebrity-giggles” and bingo-bango! Found it! Here is the lead singer of “Tokio Hotel” being compared to a cartoon Dragon Ball Z, complete twins if you ask me.

But that’s not the part that totally made me go…”WTF!” …

 THAT’S A DUDE! - Bill Kaulitz to be exact. You can make fun of me if you want but I don’t really know much about the band “Tokio Hotel” and when I came across the image, I totally thought.. “Oh that’s funny, she does look like that cartoon..” - Oops!

Well all I have to say is that is the prettiest young man I have ever seen, reminds me of a young Boy George. (Yes, yes… I am that old.) 

(Source of Image: The Cutting Chair)

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Do you travel a lot? I do and I use to cart around miniatures of everything- baby wipes, toilet paper, mouth wash, lotion..etc.

Which is why when I came across this product I simply had to share, I think the concept is pure genius and saves a lot of room and hassle when you are on the go. If I had a nickel for all the mini lotions I have had to chuck at the airport because of “security”. Stupid terrorists cause me to have perpetually dry hands when I fly..

This set includes individually wrapped towelettes in six different bottle-free forms—Makeup Remover, Feminine Hygiene, Nail Polish Remover, Hydrating Lotion, Lens Cleaning, and Dental Mitt. Just pop your portable goods in a purse and be on your (suddenly unburdened) way.

Price $19.99  (awesome right!?)

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Pur-Perfection Mineral Starter Kit

Okay girls this is straight up my humble beauty bloggin’ opinion - BUT -  I think Pur Minerals makeup is way better than Bare Minerals.

I did not get paid or anything to say it either. I actually did a post about Bare Minerals before (see: Best Mineral Make-up? Hits & Misses, Does it work?) And  you can see from the past that even then I had a few reservations about their products.

Although I will say this from the start I immediately like the light feel and natural concept of “mineral” makeup in general. Much, much better for me than heavy foundations and sticks.

I just did NOT like how messy it is, and to be honest the color jut didn’t really match up with my porcelain complexion very well. The “bronzing” tan powder included in Bare Minerals is way too dark and orangey! Made me look like an oompa-loompa!

Luckily my friend Nalini told me about Pur Minerals and I love it! 

It’s pressed so it’s not messy and does not leave a trail of powdery tears along my night stand, on the inside of my makeup bag, etc. Plus I always felt like so much of the mineral makeup is wasted whenever I see it sprinkled all over my bathroom counter and clothes.

4-in-1 Pressed Powder - $24.50

The pressed powder still offers that light, natural coverage PLUS they offer way more colors to match every skin type! From the really light (me - Porcelain) to the really tan/dark (maybe you?).

And the set includes:

Mineral Glow - Adds a touch of sun, not orange or too dark! Thank god.

Universal Marble Powder in Pink - Suppose to add a rosy glow of pink. It’s so light and natural I kinda don’t even notice. Which I personally think is a good thing. The mineral veil in other brands if applied incorrectly makes one look uber shiny and oily. This is matte and subtle.

Chisel Makeup Brush - $22.00

Hands down one of my favorite features of Pur Minerals kit was the brush! It was compact (fits in my small makeup bag) yet condensed enough so I can apply the pressed powder to trouble zones (under my eyes). Plus it was cute, I like the lucite handle.

Anyhow so that’s that, I honestly use the stuff every day now. I haven’t broken out and I heart the stuff. I figured I’d share.

If you are a fan of mineral makeup I really suggest you give it a shot. The best place to start is with the Pur Perfection starter Kit which includes all that stuff above and only costs $35 dollars!

It would cost a lot more if you bought all the stuff individually. I wonder why they do that? If you do try it and love it or don’t like it - let me know. I give it 4 stars. Ha! - Michelle 

I am actually a wax girl myself, but there are times when you are in a pickle and need to get rid of the growth stat!

Also, let’s face it waxing can get pricey and some women just don’t need to do it in order to achieve silken smoothness. I am not one of those women. The reason I choose to wax is because whenever I shave I tend to get bikini razor burn. I think my bikini skin is too sensitive or I just wasn’t doing it right.

Well time heals all wounds and I have learned a tip or two since then. Check out these tips and spare yourself the bumpy, ugly and not to mention embarrassing mess.

Tips on how to shave your bikini area:

1. Always use a new razor.
2. Shave as soon as you get into the shower/bath. Do not “soak” in water as this gives time for your skin to absorb the moisture and swell up.
3. Shave the bikini area first so that the razor is sharpest.
4. Apply your favorite shaving gel, home-made secret mix, etc. Give it plenty of time to sit on the skin before shaving.
5. After shaving, apply an after shaving treatment that contains lidocaine.
6. Avoid friction from tight clothing or human contact immediately after shaving.
7. If bumps surface, don’t squeeze them or pick at them. Use Neosporin or similar product to heal them faster.

* Infant’s diaper rash cream will get rid of razor burn quickly — apply it over an existing rash or where you fear one might develop.*

 Product Tips: 

I pooled my girlfriends and they came up with the following suggestions:

Razors - men’s razors are apparently nicer - try the Mach 3 - has more blades and gives a nice, clean shave.

or my sensitive skinned ladies suggested…

Shick Intuition Plus Razor - it apparently provides sensitive skin with shea butter, aloe and vitamin E. I think it creates it’s own lather so you don’t need to buy a separate shaving gell or foam.

That should help. Also, if I missed any key tips to avoid or treat bikini razor burn - feel free to share your tips with the rest of us!

I was watching this Biography on Elvis on television and the funny part is what stood out to me most was how pretty Priscilla was, in the beginning.

Now she looks like a puffy- flesh- eating- wax- clown… *Sighs* life sure is a crap shoot huh?

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