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Love for Your Toothbrushes and Razors
- Posted by Charli on 05/09/2008 at 4:47pm
I don't know about you, but if my toothbrush and razor had feelings, they'd probably feel out of place in my bathroom. My razor hangs vulnerably from the shower caddy, waiting to fall at any second. And my toothbrush's fancy sink-top holder grows rather unsightly at times (even with regular cleaning).
Flipper, a company devoted to holding razors and toothbrushes in style, has presented a solution. Their Web site, despite inducing paranoia about dirty countertops and dark, damp cabinets (eek!), sells a number of super-cute, ventilated plastic holders equipped with suction cups so you can stick 'em on the shower door. (The animal collections are great for getting kids to pay more attention to their toothbrushes!)

Used at the correct angle, the devices open and close automatically, adding lots of entertainment to your bathroom routine.
"Their plastic exteriors may seem fragile, but they survive falls fairly well, stick sturdily to glass surfaces and are easy to put back together if they happen to come apart. (Note: Razor One, the razor holder, is made to fit an average disposable razor so it hangs open a tad if used with larger razors like the Gillette Venus.)

The best part? They're small enough to travel with and easy to clean (dishwasher-friendly!). Check 'em out!
Read My Latest Bronzer Review
- Posted by Kristen on 05/08/2008 at 4:58pm

I wanted to share a review I just wrote about Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel. We recently did a round up of some of our team’s top rated bronzers, and I was in the middle of testing this one -- part of Chanel’s gorgeous (as usual!) summer collection. Check it out and share your reviews on bronzers you’ve tried lately with me. Happy bronzing!
DIY Fix for Rough Feet
- Posted by Sarah on 05/07/2008 at 5:24pm

With warmer weather comes open-toed shoes and sandals and the need for us to get our feet back in shape. This past weekend it was unseasonably warm in Los Angeles, so I headed to the beach. My feet were looking pretty rough, so I did a little trick I've recently learned. I took damp sand and used it like a scrub to exfoliate my feet and elbows. It worked wonders and left my dry heels looking much smoother. Not near the beach? Try this file from Microplane. It's my go-to tool for getting rid of callused skin in the winter.
Free Hair Consult from LA Celeb Hair Stylist
- Posted by Sarah on 05/07/2008 at 5:19pm


Looking for a little red carpet treatment? Well, the Carol's Daughter store in the Westfield Fox Hills Mall in Culver City, Calif., is hosting a special appearance by celebrity stylist Tiffany Daugherty. (She works with Disney Channel's The Cheetah Girls.)
On Saturday, May 10, Tiffany will be offering personalized hair tips and haircare regimens for visitors who make an appointment (and walk-ins if there's time). So if you're looking for answers to any tough hair issues and live in the Los Angeles area, call the store to book your session now.
Here's the 411:
Where: Carol's Daughter, Westfield Fox Hills Mall, 159 Fox Hills Mall, Culver City, Calif.
When: Saturday, May 10, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
RSVP: Call the store at (310) 313-1770 to book an appointment.
How Your Tan Can Help Fight Skin Cancer
- Posted by Charli on 05/06/2008 at 3:45pm
How is this possible? Not with the sun's rays, that's for sure. Jergens -- makers of the well-known Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer -- is joining stars like Kristen Bell ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and TV's "Veronica Mars") and The Skin Cancer Foundation in supporting the "Glow in the Dark" campaign to encourage women to stay out of the sun (and the tanning booth).

According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, sun exposure is responsible for more than 90 percent of all skin cancers. (And there are more than 1 million cases diagnosed annually among Americans.) So put down that bottle of coconut oil and head to jergens.com to support the cause. For every pledge toward a sun-free tan made on the site until Aug. 15, 2008, Jergens will donate $1 to The Skin Cancer Foundation (with a minimum donation of $10,000). Also, 500 people will be chosen at random to receive a sample of Jergen's new Natural Glow Express Body Moisturizer and the limited-edition "I Glow in the Dark" T-shirt Bell is wearing above. (It actually glows in the dark.)
And no ... you don't have to buy anything to show your support or win a prize. (But if you want to, here's where you can research Jergen's best products beforehand.)
Happy pledging!
My Visit to a Skin Therapist
- Posted by Sarah on 05/05/2008 at 4:55pm


This weekend I was able to experience a Dermalogica Microzone Treatment and Face Mapping session as part of their "Know Your Zones Tour." Kristen mentioned in her earlier blog that Dermalogica is traveling around with their skincare Airstream trailer (which is totally sleek and what I'd go camping in if I were the camping type) giving people detailed information about their skin type and recommending products. (See her blog below for upcoming dates and locations.) Associate editor Charli snapped a shot of me above sitting in the trailer while my friend Kellie gets her treatment -- and made me post it.
Sitting with the skin therapist was almost like visiting a palm reader. By taking a good look at my face, she was able to guess what hand I use to talk on the phone, my face washing habits, my water intake and the amount of stress in my life -- I was impressed. From there she gave me a targeted facial, focusing on the areas of my face that needed the most work. I left with smoother skin, free samples and a new motivation to chug water and wear sunscreen.
If you can check out the tour I highly recommend it -- you can get your face mapped and learn what type of products you should be using. Or if you can't make it in person, get your face mapped on the Dermalogica web site.
It's Earth Day in May -- Free Makeovers!
- Posted by Charli on 05/01/2008 at 4:44pm
Earth Day may have passed but these brands are doing their best to keep green on your brain. Take advantage of the following deals and events while they last:
JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS
In Los Angeles on Saturday, May 3, head over to Steve Glenn's energy-efficient Living Home at 2914 Highland Ave. in Santa Monica. (It's the first home in the country to attain "platinum" status in the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, aka LEED, rating system.) From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy free Josie Maran Cosmetics makeovers, organic refreshments and reclaimed customized garments by Compai Design Studio -- all in the name of green. Funds and recognition will go to national environmental organization Global Green. Here's the invite:

TARTE COSMETICS
Tarte Cosmetics is offering 20 percent off all purchases at tartecosmetics.com through May 2, 2008. Just enter the following code at checkout: EARTH08. (Tarte newsletter members also reportedly receive 20 percent off ecoSkin clothing at Nimli.com. Code: EARTHDAY08)
Smashbox and Sephora Contest Alert!
- Posted by Sarah on 05/01/2008 at 4:44pm

Are you a makeup guru? Do you ever mix your makeup together to create the perfect shades? Got a great a idea for a beauty product? Then Smashbox and Sephora want to hear it.
They're launching a contest for people to create an innovative beauty product. The winner will get to design a Smashbox palette, take a trip to Los Angeles and receive a ton of Smashbox products. You can enter at the Sephora store in Hollywood, Calif., on May 8, or at Smashbox's Web site on May 1. Good luck!
Lashes -- Every Girl's Secret Weapon
- Posted by Kristen on 04/30/2008 at 4:54pm
I know I've mentioned it a few times in previous posts, but here I go again ... my sister is getting married in May. What this means is that I am officially heading up her hair and makeup committee. To kick off the process of hiring the perfect hair and makeup team for her big day, we had a few trials. I'll be sharing tidbits of these trials with you for the next couple of weeks.
The first bit I need to share revolves around lashes. We here at TotalBeauty.com are seriously lash-obsessed (check out Our Editors' Favorite Mascaras) so it only made sense that I took the lash portion of my sister's makeup trial very seriously. She has amazing lashes, but they're blonde so they need layer upon layer of mascara to show them off.

When Ginny King, makeup and brow artist from the Brau Haus in Pasadena, Calif., first applied mascara to my sister's lashes, she did so in a conservative manner (see the first photo above). My sister's lashes looked nice, but were nothing to write home about. We knew my sis would need to apply her own mascara to get the effect she usually does, so she whipped out her long-time favorite Lancome Definicils, and went to town (see the results in the second photo below).

Amazing, gorgeous lashes. But I, being the older sister and all, had to push it a step further. "What about adding false lashes to the outer corners," I asked Ginny. She loved the idea, but my sister gave me the look of death.

After much convincing, she went for it (see Ginny carefully applying the lashes in the photo above). It's a trial after all. Much to my sister's delight, she couldn't even feel the lashes Ginny had applied. And, hello! Check out the third and final look (below).

Lashes galore! They don't look cheesy or fake at all, just gorgeous, thick and flirty. My sister has decided to wear them on her big day and I am thrilled. I'm hoping that Ginny will apply them to my lashes that day too.
Have you ever worn false lashes to special event? Do you love them or what?
Fun, FREE beauty event
- Posted by Kristen on 04/30/2008 at 4:54pm

C.O. Bigelow, makers of the beloved Ultra Mentha Lip Shine (one of my personal favorites) is turning 180 years old this year. To celebrate, they're pulling their retro Airstream trailer stocked with activities and beauty treats into Los Angeles, Tempe, Ariz., Dallas and Atlanta. If you live in or near one of those cities, you'll definitely want to check this out. The festivities will take place from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. on the dates below. Here's what you can expect to see/do per the company:
Design your own C.O. Bigelow "Honest. Genuine. Trustworthy." (the company's motto) T-shirt
Receive a problem/solution skincare consultation from a C.O. Bigelow expert to create a personalized Bigelow skincare regimen
See how Lemon Body Cream (one of their best sellers, and so delish) is created and walk away with a FREE sample from a fresh-blended batch.
Locations and Dates:
Tempe, Ariz.: Arizona State University in the Student Recreation Complex Field, April 23rd
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Highland, April 26th
Atlanta: Perimeter Mall, May 3rd
Dallas: Dallas Galleria, May 10th
Enjoy!
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