tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61454730381865120452024-02-07T04:06:41.364-08:00BeaututesAriel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6145473038186512045.post-42164223920183305232009-06-06T13:17:00.001-07:002009-06-06T13:45:46.650-07:00The Problem With Make Up StoresThis is a rather painful post for me to write considering that I'm in love with Sephora and Ulta. But, the truth is they have some serious flaws that directly affect us customers. I'm not saying to never set foot in a Sephora again, but be on the lookout when you do. <div><br /></div><div>As businesses, these make up stores/counters want you to buy as many products as your wallet will allow. How? By convincing you that you need them. How? By pointing out all your flaws and making you feel insecure. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Ouch</span>. I've walked past beautiful girls going make up shopping, only to hear the sales rep telling them they have dark circles, uneven skin tone, small eyes, large nose, thin lips... I can see the girl's confidence deflating as the list goes on. And those places have the harshest lighting ever, so when the girl looks in the mirror, of course she picks out all those imperfections. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">That's not ok!</span></span> If a sales rep starts going on about your flaws, politely excuse yourself. ("Oh, ok. Well, thanks for your input but I think I'll just browse around for now. I'm not even sure if I'll buy anything today.") And <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">don't take it personally</span></span>- a great saleswoman could make Adriana Lima feel self-conscious. That's why I've pretty much stopped asking for help!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">You're beautiful</span> and shopping for make up should not be like shopping for a bikini! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">My personal philosophy is that make up should enhance your natural beauty</span></span>, not create a mask to cover you up. That's not to say I don't use concealer on pimples or scars, but I'm not trying to plump my lips or contour my cheeks so they look thinner. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">You don't </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">need</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> make up</span>, but you can definitely have fun with it! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Just please, please remember you're already gorgeous- and whatever make up you apply is just high lighting that fact!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Peace, love, and kisses!</div><div>Karen</div>Ariel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6145473038186512045.post-59945890947163966972009-06-03T20:54:00.000-07:002009-06-03T21:22:44.371-07:00Audrey Hepburn's Beauty Tips<span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; font-family:Times;"><h2 align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My entire life I have adored</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Audrey Hepburn. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> I remember watching her movies as a young girl and bein</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">g completely enamored by her beauty </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">and grace. She was everything a woman should b</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">e. One christmas when I was very young, my mother bought me two huge books on<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Marilyn Monroe, </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">and</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Audrey Hepburn.</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> I would sit on the floor and study their makeup and hair, and try to recreate it as best as I could on my own face. Both are huge influences in my life, and while possessing very different beauties, both are amazing. </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Over time I'm sure you'll notice how often I reference them and bring up their style!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMU0OadTMxLR_aAFFIWvleTQ9Ntfvb5LmjcGzs4kW6YAaE7uTbBdanRlLPuaStf9CssAxiFrStpwgVUE-mL_K0_E8XjU4TQffjox8q0n6R_g5BvljGwZXWXanTDL8uye5u35Ugsa5ftGlD/s320/audreybrow2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343319823759841666" /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I really don't know how many people know Audrey Hepburn's "beauty tips" poem. It is one of the most beautiful and honest things I have ever read. I thought I'd include it in a post... </span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Enjoy. </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Every woman has something to learn from Audrey.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. <br /><br />For lovely eyes, see</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">k out the good in people. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. <br /><br />For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. <br /><br />For poise, walk with the know</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">ledge that you never walk al</span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">one. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone. <br /><br />Remember, if you ever need a helping h</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">and, you'll find one at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her e</span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">yes, because that is the doorway to her heart, th</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 15px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">e place where love resides. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives and the passion that she shows. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKgjjvokAn0qtnb44AbN4fzlmg2HfIt-0PPklx35JwA11BLzhuyPjcNhnTMgxgiWDnQ40HubDN8_MsRWXOVOubs0ttVH_fKjm0xmDNtZJSNx8xxzsoG5Kkz3DGDH5TWs-gschmnfnBdo1/s320/audreyhepburneyes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343320722580202914" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></h2><h2 align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">keep it classy,</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:webdings;">Y</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Ariel</span></span></span></span></span></h2></span>Ariel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6145473038186512045.post-48160912945692122632009-06-03T12:28:00.000-07:002009-06-05T17:07:23.740-07:00Youu Myyy.. Brown-Eyed Girl!Don't worry you dark-haired, dark-eyed beauties! While Miss Ariel is an expert on blondes with light eyes, I've got the brown-eyed brunette market cornered! No more wishing for baby blues or platinum locks, there are some stunning looks <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">FYBEO</span></span> (for your brown eyes only heh) and I'm going to share them with you!<div><br /></div><div>Here's a list of colors that should be in <u>every</u> brown-eyed girl's makeup bag!</div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Maroon</span>~ This color is pretty tough to pull off, but it's so flattering for us brownies! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Try</span>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Too Faced's Temper Temper, Make Up Forever's Burgundy 141, or Lola's Merlot</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Blue</span>~ Not electric- I'm talking navy and slate. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Try</span>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">PlantLove by Cargo's Dove, Nars's Night Flight, Sephora's Pearl No. 5, or Fresh's Eye Shadow Trio in Corazon Del Mar</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Gray</span>~ Gray is usually associated with a smoky eye, but it doesn't have to be so dramatic to look phenomenal. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Try:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Stila's Storm, Urban Decay's Revolver, or Dior's Silver Dust</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Purple</span>~ Go dark for a classic look, or bright for a funky, modern look. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Try:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Smashbox's Spellbound, Nvey Eco's 164, or Shiseido's A10 Violet Splendor</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Light Yellow</span>~ The key word is light- a yellow shimmer is a subtle way to highlight your eyes. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Try: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Josie Maran's Mist, Benefit's Bikini Line, Kevyn Aucoin's Oro, or Lorac's Gold</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Green</span>~ Any green you can get your hands on looks great! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Try:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Smashbox's Serpent, The Balm's Jealous Jordana, Yves Saint Laurent's 11 Iridescent Emerald, or Givenchy's Trendy Khaki</span></li></ul><div>Peace, love, and kisses!</div><div>Karen</div></div>Ariel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6145473038186512045.post-84704911920352084412009-06-02T07:09:00.000-07:002009-06-02T10:05:36.882-07:00Blondes: TRY THIS!<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Do You highlight your hair??</span></span></span></b></span><span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> I do!</span></span></span></i></b></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Although I have naturally blonde hair, it isn't as</span></span></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> blonde </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">as it once was! I like to keep it a little brighter, so I get blonde highlights. Keeping up with your coloring can be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">RIDIC EXPENSIVE!</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Recently, I've found myself with little time to make an appointment with my stylist because of my work schedule, her work schedule, and lack of cash flowage.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I've always used a color protective shampoo and conditioner. </span></span></span></span><span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">BELIEVE ME-</span></span></span></i></b></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I have tried everything out there! From expensive to cheap, salon to drug store! </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">About two weeks ago I was at Walgreens picking something up, and realized I was running low on shampoo and conditioner. So I hesitantly walk on over to the aisle, well aware that I would be in there for another 30 minutes reading ingredients and comparing new products (I am ridiculous.) I noticed a new product in the </span></span></span><a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">John Frieda Collection.</span></span></span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> I am not new to his line, I have tried all of the Sheer Blonde products, so you can imagine my excitement! </span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Color Renew Tone-Restoring Shampoo and Conditioner </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">with Optical Brightener and Lavendar</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHs-BvwOhqjIzy4YxHIaii68CPNFO5zkdxoe8PaP376gJNFqKocDGLwd5HX6QgUKYCZZ2ByyZRuzrw6_p6Bqi8Z4VT3lCzZSp2gWWODfaWhNCl0y2Na6M1GK8BNPFQAV4L6e8BvMcWJzHc/s320/117_large.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342769512617065186" /></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkDb_aBnldbIOpzaAWnBDlaRJ8rUYwcU9ALWdwVlNPlf56V9swJz9T5xo-xSF9oTkY4nl8H2gLacKvbd5VFLONfLcmhotfuki2GWTWZIK9K-j0YXiixpGyO4iIMa3ebS_TEkxjchhm6Dmf/s1600-h/116_large.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkDb_aBnldbIOpzaAWnBDlaRJ8rUYwcU9ALWdwVlNPlf56V9swJz9T5xo-xSF9oTkY4nl8H2gLacKvbd5VFLONfLcmhotfuki2GWTWZIK9K-j0YXiixpGyO4iIMa3ebS_TEkxjchhm6Dmf/s320/116_large.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342741002196632786" /></span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="bodyHeader" style=" font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">How It Works</span></span></span></span></span><div class="bodyCopy" style=" margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:11px;"><ul class="bwList" style="margin-right: 16px; margin-left: 16px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.47; "><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Sheer Blonde® Color Renew Tone-Restoring Shampoo and Conditioner </span></span></span></span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">neutralize brassy and yellow tones for noticeably brighter, salon-fresh blonde</span></span></span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> in just 3 uses</span></span></span></span></li><li><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Optical Brightening Technology converts UV rays to a white-blue light,</span></span></span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> making color-treated hair appear lighter and brighter</span></span></span></span></li><li><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Violet dyes</span></span></span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> are lightly deposited on the hair to</span></span></span></span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">neutralize orange and red brassy tones</span></span></span></span></strong></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Ammonia and peroxide-free</span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Gentle enough for </span></span></span></span><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">daily use</span></span></span></span></strong></li></ul></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span class="bodyHeader" style=" font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">How To Use</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span class="bodyCopy" style=" margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Begin by applying Sheer Blonde® Color Renew Tone-Restoring Shampoo to wet hair. Gently massage and work into a rich lather, then rinse. Follow with Color Renew Conditioner. Massage throughout hair, from root to tip, then rinse thoroughly. Towel dry. Style as usual. </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><span class="bodyHeader" style=" font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Available In</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span class="bodyCopy" style=" margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">9.3 fl. oz. size</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Well, they really aren't lying! The bottle said </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">noticeably brighter, salon-fresh blonde</span></span></span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> in just 3 uses, but I noticed it </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">in just 1 use! </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> Now, after 2 weeks of using the product my hair is much </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">brighter and less brassy. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> The active ingredient in this product are the violet dyes. The SAME violet dyes they use in my coloring and toner at the salon! The product does lighten my natural blonde hair as well, but not with the same distinct results as the colored hair. My roots are still showing, but it will definitly make the time between colorings easier to bare, and I don't need to go quite as soon! I also have extremely thin hair and I noticed my hair was easier to style and had </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">more volume. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); line-height: 23px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My only qualm</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> with this product is that it contains sulfate, which many beauty experts, health nuts, and friends have warned me not to use! Finding a sulfate free shampoo can be hard and expensive. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">To read an article on shampoo containing sodium lauryl sulfate, </span></span></span><a href="http://www.jasoncosmetics.com/sodium_lauryl_sulfate.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">visit this site!</span></span></span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Til Next Coloring,</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ariel</span></span></span></span></span></div>Ariel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6145473038186512045.post-80077986397303674082009-05-26T15:11:00.000-07:002009-06-03T12:51:45.225-07:00Sneak-a-Peek: Karen's Pout Enhancers<div>I love my lips. <u>Every</u> woman should love her lips! They smile, they kiss, and you can dress them up. What's not to love?!<br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>I have a whole cosmetic bag dedicated for my pout goodies:</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrd9H6pEPDm4vpqZDl_7KchgOU_dQLXNv64EK4SBMlM2Ok-lktvPdQpdY6gJPICKf0oP9k7FDTrvsWq2hd3tc7b48W4-vNIJcKytLPtbAjJhn3QwwODMw7ypSssaRP1pRqqEJHRS8mHV8/s1600-h/Photo+259.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrd9H6pEPDm4vpqZDl_7KchgOU_dQLXNv64EK4SBMlM2Ok-lktvPdQpdY6gJPICKf0oP9k7FDTrvsWq2hd3tc7b48W4-vNIJcKytLPtbAjJhn3QwwODMw7ypSssaRP1pRqqEJHRS8mHV8/s320/Photo+259.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340259552855692850" /></a></div><div>(I still need LOTS more..)<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few of my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">faves</span>:</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWoNXr5qSIrbA3dDV7Puxx27Po8GRaWZ5NTKCyCdQdqYix2yO687F0HbAS1-HfFNO8BTcPHabgnEuZ4BhdeCZsUsnz2klt35ass64h2uTWnBc47vfLOhe3iUMi0ssxYFCgO53PZQAEQ90/s1600-h/IMG_0321.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWoNXr5qSIrbA3dDV7Puxx27Po8GRaWZ5NTKCyCdQdqYix2yO687F0HbAS1-HfFNO8BTcPHabgnEuZ4BhdeCZsUsnz2klt35ass64h2uTWnBc47vfLOhe3iUMi0ssxYFCgO53PZQAEQ90/s320/IMG_0321.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343191103834492482" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">from left to right~</span></div><div><br /></div><div> Make Up For Ever in 205</div><div> Smashbox in Starlit</div><div>I layer these two for a sexy, dramatic look. I keep the rest of my face neutral so my lips are the star of the show! </div><div><br /></div><div> Jaqua in Pink Champagne</div><div>Light, sparkly, and delicious! This gloss is perfect for those whimsical sort of days.</div><div><br /></div><div> Benefit's The Gloss in Chaperone<br /></div><div>This is a perfect nude gloss with a subtle sparkle. I can wear this gloss with everything, and it's the only gloss I wear when going for the smoky eye look.</div><div><br /></div><div> Nars in Mitzi</div><div>This is a nice, natural color. It looks great without being too obvious- it simply enhances what I've already got!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br />Peace, love, and kisses!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Karen<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div></div></div>Ariel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6145473038186512045.post-1672050338203338122009-05-26T14:39:00.000-07:002009-05-26T18:29:00.435-07:00An Ariel Beauty Confession: What I'm DYING to buy!<span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Siren of the Sea Hydrating and Brightening Seven-Piece Collection</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; "><span class="copy12" style=" "><b style="font-weight: 800; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">($98 Value)</span></span></span></span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">ONLY $49!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">from</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://store.bareescentuals.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Bare Escentuals</span></span></span></span></span></a></span><div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">only at </span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P236802&categoryId=C16510&shouldPaginate=true"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Sephora!</span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P236802&categoryId=C16510&shouldPaginate=true"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYkXs7xHt8tBBYtkzneUYRhsa3z6yt6uxBjyNtlEXarIBj28npHzHjDzZRE1AWBmtPuasAbVz9F2182acLg7qhIICd53JObz23KLQ0ChyB7t-0ZyguXQ75VCnb5mwv747Ag_iVF44kN4_/s320/P236802_hero.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340251713493767698" /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">It includes:</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> 0.02 oz bareMinerals High Shine Sand Dune (gilded sand, high shine)</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> 0.02 oz bareMinerals Mermaid Eyecolor (dark blue-green velvet)</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> 0.02 oz bareMinerals Hydrating Coral Blush (coral dusk)</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> 0.07 oz bareMinerals Hydrating Mineral Veil (brightening finish)</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> 0.14 oz bareMinerals 100% Natural LipGloss in Chiffon (nude sand)</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> Double-Ended Hydrate & Brighten Duo Brush with Custom Bamboo Handle</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> Straw Clutch</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Why I'm DYING to buy it:</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">I am on the BIGGEST Bare Escentuals kick right now!</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">The eyeshadows are fab because you can wear them wet or dry. (I love wet, lasts longer and has a more dramatic effect!)</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Brushes are the highest quality and keep like new even after washing. This brush has two ends, which means more room in your beauty bag and comes with a custom bamboo handle!</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">They may look small, but a little sure does go a long way with these products.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">This color combo is perfect for summer, love the Mermaid eyecolor the most!</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Nude Sand lipgloss is perfect with a tan, you won't want a lot of color on your lips distracting from your beautiful bronze skin tone!</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">I think they would look best on blondes (haha ME!) but would also look great on other colorings as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">They're all natural, and THE WHOLE THING IS ONLY $49!!! What else could you ask for?</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:webdings;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Y </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Ariel</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Ariel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6145473038186512045.post-64170445117747693642009-05-26T14:12:00.000-07:002009-05-26T16:03:11.806-07:00Dang girl, your nails are so bright!<font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">What's all the rage in nail care and beauty this summer?</font></font></font><div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="large">NEON NAILS!!</font></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">WHY IT'S FUN:</font></font></font></div><div><ul><li><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">spruces up plain outfits.</font></font></li><li><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">what's more tropical than neon nails? (i know, a lot of things)</font></font></li><li><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">it makes you look tanner!</font></font></li></ul><div><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">CURRENTLY WEARING: </font></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">Color Club Professional Nail Lacquer</font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">in PINK LAZER</font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiY6-30AbaQCJf3SQ2PAcfr_DFUgZVqM2EXaL9Mmc4t3T2sfZCyyzbRpV5vGsFBRaoyTRhtytAbmCP81goxDy98lKJGttn-CB7dvv1ksxzkqanH_GwRauhaXTjqpbWNBCrxkpxTkY9qzJm/s320/ColorClub-LazerPink.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340245450184497954"></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">WHY WE LOVE THIS BRAND:</font></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">Salon polish quality, without being the most expensive. This brand has the coolest colors we've ever seen, and it's available online and in tons of beauty stores! (we get ours at BeautyLand!)</font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">WORD TO THE WISE:</font></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">Wearing neon colors on long (fake or natch) can be quite tacky if not careful, so..</font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">FOR BEST RESULTS:</font></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">Wear on shorter nails, we are NOT encouraging the hawaiian neon nail look of the 90's, but a more fun and flirty look-</font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">like this!</font></font></font></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuxy42RYcMPGj5sGB-RV72kiCokjBe2nDzKSb2-ApiKP-_pdVDyRpDSytP14-bhslOcoEZjtcR42hLb888rvva1k1GZGdCUl2P839YD9rXE44phn3tXjkZ2m9HyuTTXhYD_ZTHbnEEbId/s320/Photo+76.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340248394654757250"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">HAVE FUN! That <font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">IS </font>what summer is meant for after all...</font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><br /></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="webdings">Y </font></font><font class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small"><font class="Apple-style-span" face="'courier new'">Ariel</font></font></font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="verdana"><font class="Apple-style-span" size="small">p.s. It's also on my toes!</font></font></div></div></div>Ariel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6145473038186512045.post-33988290182780170032009-05-26T13:07:00.000-07:002009-06-02T07:08:45.110-07:00The Skin You're In!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Beaututes! </span></span><div>We decided to start off this whole venture with some skin care tips. After all, clear skin is essential to looking your best! <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div>Unfortunately, there are <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">so many products </span>out there promising impossible results, and some can make your skin situation even worse. Cosmetics do not fall under the FDA's jurisdiction, so companies are not liable for presenting the truth. Those "clinical studies" are most likely completely bogus "tests". And don't believe all those rave reviews you read online, either! Some companies may actually create an "independent" website that ranks different products from different brands... and guess whose is always the 5-star, #1 recommended product? (That sort of scam is especially used in the Teeth Whitening industry.)</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div>Also, expensive does not always mean better. Your best line of defense is to<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> look at the ingredients.</span> Don't be fooled by all those scientific terms- you can learn what each one does online if you're really curious. Ingredients are typically listed in descending order, so the most used ingredient is at the top of the list. If you compare ingredients, you may see minimal to no difference between the expensive product and the bargain product. Same thing goes for "face" moisturizers versus "eye" moisturizers- the ones I've compared have the exact same ingredients in the exact same order. Interesting, eh?<br /><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div>But have no fear, that's why we're here! We'll help you cut through the lies and finally attain gorgeous skin!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Karen Says:</span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I guess my skin falls under the "Combination" category. My T-zone can get pretty oily while the rest of my skin is normal. Blackheads have always been my number one problem, and the occasional break outs that left lovely little scars. I tried a variety of different products from brands including Clean&Clear, some Spa exclusive brand, St. Ives, Philosophy, etc.- but none of them had any lasting effect.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiep-40IHHGdq_WAx8ctQwP9SSZVX8KWXQtcxwtgJVJoOouaNcqu4oLw3L5YJsTplEg958mk4GPI0RQUQY7mldNtWIVZBQUAItfL-wMNhYVoANZIEiwtAbY25aQpcvnlQw29dp0ec_RL3eu/s200/tzone.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342731720945210066" /> (T-Zone!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Recently I decided to give Clearasil a try, so I picked up some of their Daily Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin. It was great at getting rid of make-up and whatever else was on my skin, but it was not cleaning my (large) pores. So, I started using Biore's Pore Unclogging Scrub, a creamy exfoliator. My pores were definitely unclogged, but there was still some scrub residue. So, neither one by itself fixed my skin problem.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div>And then,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> I had a stroke of genius! </span>Duh, why not use them together? I use the Biore first to really get out all the dirt from my pores, and follow it with the Clearasil to clear off all the dirt and residue. My skin feels seriously fresh and clean! You don't have to use the exact same products I do- but the general idea is to deep clean with a scrub, rinse, then follow up with a gel cleanser.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Any pimples that might pop up I take care of with a cream with 10% benzoyl peroxide. Again, the brand doesn't really matter- as long as it has that 10%! The other type of zit-zapper has 2% salicylic acid. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Both are effective,</span></span> but for different types of bacteria. So the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">2% salicylic acid</span> wasn't as effective against my pimples as the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">10% benzoyl peroxide,</span> but you may have the opposite result!<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div>Finally, I use moisturizer<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">sparingly.</span></span> Since my T-zone is oily, I never apply moisturizer there. I used to in the past, but I ended up a greasy mess. I only apply a moisturizer to the driest part of my face, which is usually under my cheek bone. I prefer to use a light, natural moisturizer since heavy creams clog up my pores and cause more pimples, but drier skin than mine may need something a little more heavy duty.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Experiment within those guidelines and you'll be on your way to your best skin ever!<br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(128, 255, 0); font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13px;"><div class="post-body entry-content" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.6em; "><div><div><div>Peace, love, and kisses!<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>Karen<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span></div></div></div><div style="clear: both; "></div></div><div class="post-footer" style="margin-top: 0.75em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.75em; margin-left: 0px; color: rgb(114, 23, 157); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; font: normal normal normal 78%/normal 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em; "></div></span></div></div></div>Ariel & Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849260916352466448noreply@blogger.com1