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For the Men Friday: Tips on a Clean Shave

Feb 272009

I like my men clean shaven. I can’t help it, but I never got into the 90′s grunge/facial hair look and the goatee of recent years has not done anything for me either. And I always thought Don Johnson needed a shave in Miami Vice. So, in the spirit of my campaign to end the scruffy face look, I have a few tips for shaving from Diane Wood, a Master Barber for King of Shaves. Long live the clean shaven face! Be patient! Nicks are never in style. Shave at least an hour before planning to get dressed for an [...]

Beauty Bubbles: Give Yourself a Rock Star Makeover

Feb 262009

Give Yourself a Sexy Rockstar Makeover Follow these beauty tips used on TotalBeauty.com reader Linda to break out of your beauty rut and into a hot new look Our makeover dream team — celebrity hair stylists and owners of Lukaro Beverly Hills salon Luke and Rona O’Connor, and celebrity makeup artist Robert Bolanos — shows TotalBeauty.com reader Linda how to take her daily wash ‘n’ go look to stage-ready sex kitten with five simple hair and makeup tips. See makeover

Taking Another Ski Weekend Vacation

Feb 262009

Have to try and get one more weekend in before it gets too warm to ski any longer. But when I get back, I have some goodies to post for you! Another book review is coming up, plus reviews on Maybelline’s Lash Stiletto, a new perfume that might make people think you’re younger than you really are, my new Bond No. 9 purchase, and some rambling thoughts on freshening up a spring wardrobe while watching your cash. Also, what I’ve been using on my face to get so many compliments – seriously, lots of compliments lately, and I owe it [...]

Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can: 1959 #1 Ponytail Doll

Feb 262009

First of all, I need a haircut. Just so we can get that out of the way. Out of all the Barbie Loves Stila cans, you know I chose the ultra-vintage 1959 doll. Included was a palette with a peachy cheek color, matte black eye shadow, and a medium blue eyeshadow with just a touch of glitter. Also, a gorgeous red lipstick and a black liquid eyeliner. The great thing about this collection is that you can really vamp it up or tone it down. This is a more toned down look, as I was on my way to work, [...]

Beauty Bubbles: Foundation You Can’t Live Without

Feb 242009

Makeup: The Foundation You Can’t Live Without One of these 14 crowd pleasers could give your skin a flawless finish — sans airbrush experts We’ve heard complaints about foundation ranging from too heavy and drying to too light and oily, not to mention “too few shades” and “too expensive.” So we’ve gathered the foundations that garnered praise from TotalBeauty.com members. See products

Book Review Tuesdays: Eccentric Glamour

Feb 242009

I picked up my copy of Eccentric Glamour: Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You at a cute little bookshop in the Village when I was in New York recently, and I’m so glad I did, because I would have Simon Doonan’s babies. I mean, if he was so inclined, which he’s not, and I don’t really want any more babies anyway, but I love him. Love him. The entire theme to this book is this: “Say no to ho,” and I think he’s brilliant. If you think about it, much of what women wear these days is kind of “porno [...]

Mandee is Offering a Wardrobe Bailout

Feb 242009

I had to talk about this one, because I’ve been waiting for a bailout for some time. Seems only right we should all get one, don’t you think? At any rate, it’s not a couple of billion, but it’s 20% off your entire purchase at Mandee.com. I’d describe it as Free People meets Urban Outfitters without the high price tag. Enjoy, my fellow shoppers. But beware of the siren call of satin, horizontal stripes, and too-short skirts. That is all.

Best Dressed at the 2009 Oscars: Amanda Seyfried

Feb 232009

I think Miss Amanda is one of the best young actresses out there, and that’s not because of Mamma Mia at all. It’s more because of Big Love, where she has done an amazing job with her role. That being said, look at her dress! Gorgeous. And it’s Valentino Couture, from the Spring 2009 collection.