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Survivor China 2007-09-20 13:35:48 Tonight is the season premier of Survivor China
. Too bad I am not able to watch it and I really really want to! Here, let share a short video preview together to make it up then...
Can't wait to see the Premier clips...
Get your Halloween outfit at Hot topic 2007-09-19 14:52:52 There is no place better than Hot topic
for Halloween
accessories.
Phantom Of The Opera Mask $7.00
He's here, the Phantom of the Opera! Be your suave self with this white half mask inspired by the fictional 20th century character. Includes a thin black elastic cord.
Purple And Black Fairy Wig $12.99
To be a precious fairy, you must have the right hair. Get it with this black wig featuring lifted sides and purple accents throughout. One size fits most.
New Avon collection 2007-09-18 13:39:07
$150 Value! Six full-size favorites plus a bonus tote.
Collection includes:
ANEW Essentials Tote - Snap closure; inside zip pocket. Cotton with polyester-satin lining. 15" L x 8 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D. Imported.a $20.00 value!
RETROACTIVE+ 2-in-1 Cleanser Cleanser/toner in one. 4.2 fl. oz.
ULTIMATE Transforming Hand and Nail Cream SPF 15. 2.5 fl. oz.
FORCE EXTRA Eye Cream - Use AM or PM. .5 fl. oz.
ULTIMATE Day Transforming Lift Cream SPF 15 UVA/UVBA 1.7 fl. oz.
CLINICAL Advanced Retexturizing Peel - 30 unscented pads.
ALTERNATIVE Intensive Age Treatment 1.7 fl. oz.
(I'll spend 40 dollars just for that purse. )
Avon sponsored Cynthia's Rowley's Spring fashion show today at Gotham Hall in New York City. A team of makeup artists created the runway look for the models using colors from the upcoming Avon spring collection
, as well as colors from the core color brand. The look was neutrals with pops of bold colors - including clean, fresh looking skin, navy eyes and raspberry lips and nai
This fall must have- A line jacket 2007-09-17 13:38:35
One of the must have single piece we recommend for this season is a new A-line jacket. A-line jacket can be paired with mini-skirt, skinny jeans, or your regular jeans. One piece with many different flavors. A-line with smoked skinny jeans represents sexy and modern look. You can achieve your office lady look by wearing your old mini skirt with a 3-inch heel. It's very cute and feminine.
New collection from Aee 2007-09-16 22:46:48 Have you ever addicted to that big red lip logo? If you haven't, today is your day.
Flats
Heels
Boots
More boots ...
I am just a boot gal... Read more:collection
How to add fall flavor to your outfit 2007-09-15 16:10:46
This fall, let's add some fall flavor to our outfit! Don't know how? Read on...
It is a season for harvest. It is time to add that rich purple on yourself. Throw this light scarf on and enjoy the instant charm. Whether it's just icy on the cake for your day outfit or sexy accessory for your night out the town, deep purple will do the trick. It is a must have item on my wish list. Don't forget to grab one on your next shopping day and add some starlet glamour into your closet.
Add a Cozy Embroidered Blazer into your collection this fall. Simple pattern with any solid color like this one. Keep one in your car for some chilly fall morning. Pair it with your favorite dress or some business pants, choice it yours. The result, sexy & comfy.
If you don't have boots in your shoe collection, you don't have collection at all. Boots is one of the must haves for fall. Short with flip flop is for summer. The same pair of shorts need to be pair
100 effortless make over ideas - Chaper III 2007-09-29 12:38:16 This week, we are talking how to give yourself a glamors make over without much effort. We started with your skin and moved along to your make up. Hopefully the first 17 tips has been started to make changes happen to you. Today, we are continuing those fab tips for ya.
Chapter III - All that reveals your age
Your face is not the only place that reveals your real age. Your hands, your necks too. Make sure you take care of all those where reveals your age and start look fabulous today.
18. keep your hands moisture
Your hands get dehydrated faster than any other places. Keep your hand lotion close with you so you can keep your hands moisture anytime, anywhere.
19. Take care your hands and your nails on a regular bases
It is a good idea to keep your hands and your nails on track. Do them on a weekly bases. That doesn't mean you have to spend tons of money, instead, with few simple tools, you should be able to do it yourself at home.
20. Get your nail done for special event
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100 effortless make over ideas - Chapter II 2007-09-26 18:20:26 In Chapter
I, we discussed how important your skin is for your next make over. You need to get your skin back on track in order for you to move on to the Chapter II - How makeup can make you look better!
11. Get that kick-ass lipstick
If you don't ever own or wear a red lipstick then you are probably dated. Don't be afraid to try something that is little over your board. You can pull it off even though you don't think you can. Update your lipsticks with other fun colors besides natural.
12. Get a new color eye shadow
Abandon that brown tone you've always had, get something new and exciting. You will be amazed how much you can do and how great you will look.
13. Upgrade your concealer
Is your concealer highlight your imperfection or help you hide it? Toss your old one away if it doesn't work as good as you thought. Don't be hesitate to try something new. For instants, a greet concealer might hide your pimple better than the white ones.
14. Do use mascara
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Review of Neutrogena Advanced Solution 2007-10-10 21:05:10
I bought Neutrogena Advanced solution about two months ago and fell in love with it ever since. Seriously, if I don't use it for two weeks, my hubby will notice.
* Day 1: Immediately enhances surface cell turnover for visibly fresher, smoother, baby soft skin.
* Week 1: Boosts skin clarity for visibly brighter skin that glows with youthful radiance.
* Week 4: Diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage.
You might know by now that I have rather sensitive skin and I try not to use too much new product at once. First time I use Neutrogena advanced solution, I immediately notice the improvement of my skin. It helps erase dead skin and make my face so much smoother. Unlike other facial scrubs, it doesn't feel dry after you use it. Just wash it off with water and you don't even need to apply any moisture. I really really love it.
I use it couple times a week now. It helps me keep my skin refreshing. The re Read more:Solution
100 effortless make over ideas - Chapter V 2007-10-08 10:49:34 Move on to another very important beauty part of our body is the hair. How to avoid a bad hair day and get to a hair heaven? Read on...
Chapter
V- Rescue your hair
36. Wash your hair on a regular base
Nothing can be more gross then dirty hair. Make sure you wash your hair on a regular bases. Once every another day for most people is a good rate
37. Make sure you use conditioner
Don't ever believe two in one. Shampoo and conditioner don't mix. Never ever buy those thing again. In most cases, less is more. However, there is two steps to follow when it comes to wash your hair.
38. Make your hair glow in shower
You don't have to go to salon for a special treatment. Simply buy some good hair mask and do it once a week in your shower will give your hair the natural glow you are after. The correct steps are: shampoo your hair, put your hair mask on, take your time for shower and have the mask work its magic. Steam in shower will help the mask work its best.
39. Do brush your hair, oft Read more:ideas
VS coupon 2007-10-06 01:44:52 Victoria's secrets has a promotion going on right now - 75% off! Don't miss your chance to stock up the hottest goodies.
Here is another Free lip gloss coupon. Print it out and bring it with to get some extra goodies! Click here to view the coupon.
100 effortless make over ideas - Chapter IV 2007-10-04 13:42:53 Today, we are going to talk about some common bad habits we all have or had. By remove those bad habits, you could see some improvement to your skin in a long term.
Chapter
IV - Get rid of those bad habits
26. Stop smoking
Smoking hurts your skin and leave a long term bad effect to your body that could me you ugly. Quit smoking today, you could use one less bottle of wrinkle remover. Also, smoke makes your lip wrinkle. Although I've quit for five years, I still regret sometimes that I have been smoked.
27. Quit heavy drinking
Reason for that is heavy drinking will make your blood circulate faster. Thus, your pores will become bigger and bigger. We don't want our skin to look rough, don't we? Another thing that we all know about alcohol is it takes water away from our body. 90% of our body made by water so we do want to keep those water in our body.
27. Leave your face along
Keep pop your pimple will not help the situation. Keep your hands away from your face so you don't get Read more:ideas
Wrinkle reducer - Hydroderm 2007-10-02 11:36:45 In this summer, we recommended one of the best cellulite products on the market - body shape and received many good feedback about the lotion. Then we started to look at some other products that carried by the same company. At the mean while, one of my friends recommended a new wrinkle reducer to me that is from HYDRODERM.
250,000 people have tried body shape and nearly 1 million people have tried HYDRODERM, she says.
But, does it work?
Why not try it for free? You get A 2 month supply of Fast-Acting Wrinkle
Reducer & A 2 month supply of Intense Oil-Free Moisturizer for free (market value $149.90). All you need to pay is just $3.95 for H&S. They promise result in 21 days or less so you have plenty of time to whether love it or return it.
I started my research like always before I jump into anything. Here are the reviews I found...
“I tried Hydroderm
on a trial basis for about 30 days and decided to cancel. I felt I needed to
100 effortless make over ideas - Chapter VI 2007-10-17 10:41:50 Back to our series of make over tips. Today, we want to share some instant beauty tips.
45. Bleach your elbow and your knee
Ever wondering how celebrities elbow and knees always look so flawless? Well, you can too. By cutting a lemon in half and rub it against your elbow and your knee will give them a refreshing look.
46. Trick your brain with the good scent
Feeling good this morning? Wearing your favorite scent. Feeling not so good this morning? Wearing the same scent so you can trick your brain with those good memories. Believe or not, it will make you feel better!
47. Keep a pack of gum in your purse
It is a good idea to keep a pack of gum in your purse so that in case you don't have time to brush your teeth after a meal, you can still get them clean. Sugarless gum can remove some of the plaque on the surface of your teeth.
48. Brush your body before shower
Brush your body before you run into your shower will help you eliminate toxins and help blood circulation.
49. Scent y Read more:ideas
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Update 2007-10-15 14:36:05 Sorry that I haven't been update the blog for quite few days, believe me, I feel guilty. There are few things caught up in life that takes a while to deal with but I am sure it will all be good soon. Update
s will be coming within a week or so. Stay around...
100 effortless make over ideas VII 2007-10-20 16:14:49 Move into Chapter VII, we are going to share few quick tips for pimple scars. Many of us had or still have pimple. The worst part about it is not when it was there, it is when it's gone. Very few people never have scars from pimple. Today, we are going to talk about how to get rid your pimple scars the easy way.
55. Get tanned
One of the easiest way to get rid of your scars is get tanned and be sure you wear sun protection all the time.
56. Use mask
Use once or twice mask per week can get your pretty face back, the easy way.
57. Make you scrub your face
Scrub your face on a regular bases can help your skin glow. Thus, reduce the visibility of your pimple scars.
58. Fruits and vegetables
Diet with fruits and vegetables is a good idea. Give your body plenty nutrition.
59. Use essential oil
Use your essential oil before you go to bed around nine o'clock every night will help your skin recover.
60. Use the right product
Choose the right product for your pimple scar problem. Don' Read more:ideas
If you have $25 victoria's secrets gift card .... 2007-10-18 21:02:37 Recently, I've purchased some swimming suits and some panties from victoria
's secrets. (Those were amazing deals BTW) They just sent me a $25 gift card certificate because it takes longer than normal to get things shipped to my place. (They are changing their distribute or something) Anyway, I thought that was pretty sweat. So, the question is though, where am I going to spend that $25?
I know what ya think, bras bras bras. Well... they don't have my size... and I have very limited options in store so I am going to pass on that. I just bought more than half dozens of panties so I don't really mean that either. Should I get sexy sleep wears or should I go for those wonderful scents? ... Help me decided...
100 effortless make over ideas 2007-10-25 14:00:02 We've talked about makeup, we've talked about diet, we've talked about hair style. It's time to talk about exercise. I know what you are thinking, here it comes. Well, I am not a big fan myself so we are going to pick up some of the easiest ones. You can lose all the weight you can but in order for your skin to look firm, exercise is the only way to go.
62. Why go to GMY when you can walk
It only takes about 20 minutes of walk everyday to maintain your body shape. Not too bad, hum? The problem is, if you can actually take that 20 minutes and do it EVERYDAY. Start taking action today if you are serious about healthy life style. Next time you need to grab sometimes little quick from the store cross the street, don't drive, walk.
63. Have fun while exercising
There are so many different ways to exercise. You don't have to stuck on a machine. Go to a night club and dance for couple hours will help you burn a lot of fat. Isn't that more fabulous than running on a cold machine? Brin Read more:ideas
Love the scarf 2007-10-23 10:46:06
It's that kind of whether again. Chilly in the morning when you on your for the first cup of coffee. A good scarf is a must in season. Not only it provides you the comfort your body needs, it also provides an extra accessories to give your outfits some different flavor.
Quality is the key
Don't go cheap on scarves. Even though there are many stores offer free scarves as gifts. Get a good quality scarf that could last forever and gives you a complete look. It's not that hard to tell whether a scarf is top quality or poor quality.
Material provides comfort
You want good material to provide the most comfort. Wool is always good choice. Silk sometimes will give you a glamous look.
Details, details, details
Little detail goes long way when it comes to scarves. Some sparkles, some ruffs or some cute patterns will give your outfit a much different look.
Color it right
Make sure your scarf is the same color pattern as your top but different so it stands out but still look like the p
20% off at shopbop 2007-10-28 09:57:38 Hey, it's trick or treat time! Treat yourself with some decent shopbop's top brand named fall close with 20% off. Sale items up to 70% off!
Mella Canvas Ballet Flat now only $25.80
How to choose a gift for girls 2007-11-01 00:34:35
Who says girls only like jewelry? There are other cute stuffs you can get for girls too. The key is to know how to choose
gifts for girls.
Most girls are really easy to please. Some flowers, nice jewelry, or even cute stuffed animal will buy you a smile on her face. But it's not creative or special, right? What does girls really want? We want something we can use all the time; we want something that's different and we want something we can talk about with all of our girl friends.
Something like Victoria's Secret Pajama; or a ticket to fly back to the parents. Something that warms our heart and knowing that we are loved.
Best reviewed Shampoo 2007-11-07 13:44:25 My hair is tired of the old Shampoo although I love the smell of it which is pretty much why I keep using it for the past five years. However, as the season is changing and the hair condition is changing due to the age, it's time to find a new shampoo...
I got up online, use the powerful searching tool and found this great product.
I am a big fan of Neutrogena. I used to use their face cleanser because it doesn't mess up my face as some of other brand named product will do and it is super affordable. Since I have fairly sensitive skin, I am really pick on what to use. Nothing is worse than red, itchy and ugly face that doesn't go away.
Here is some reviews available online:
True to its word. Removes buildup and leaves hair bouncy, shiny, soft and light feeling (I have very thick hair). I use it about once every three weeks, leaving it sit for a few minutes before washing out. It would dry your hair out if used daily. Great product, my hair stylist uses it also.
-- Anonymous on
Acne scar remover - readers recommendation 2007-11-13 14:12:00
Very few people have perfect skin. Most of us had acne or still having acne problems will leave scars on our face and it takes forever for skin to recover itself. In most cases, deep scars won't go away unless there are some treatment or surgeon involved. Here are some recommendations from our reader that might work for you.
1. Sudden Change Scar Zone A, Acne
Treatment + Acne Scar Diminishing Cream $5.99
Begin to quickly diminish acne pimples & redness scarring & brown spots with the help of Scar ZoneA Acne Cream. Clear, smooth skin is the goal. Regular use, twice-a-day, on the entire acne-prone area helps prevent future breakouts. Super Green Tea's antioxidant polyphenols EGCG help restore the damaged skin cells.
Scar ZoneA works on existing blemishes - helps prevent new breakouts - helps diminish existing acne scars & marks. It can be worn under makeup or clothing because it will not stain.
There money back Guarantee on drugstore sounded so good . I might just Read more:readers
Some amazing necklace from BR 2007-11-13 15:53:55 Browsing around we found some awesome necklaces from banana Republic
Talking about being a princess...
Bold look with a slim price: $48
Cute on anyone...
Party queen's secret...
See more at: Banana Republic
Happy thanks giving! 2007-11-22 14:45:57 Just want to wish everyone happy Thanks giving and eat a lot of turkey! Read more:Happy
Shopbop coupon code! 2007-11-20 14:42:58 Here we go again, the holiday coupon posts. After all, it is time to reward yourself and express your love for others so why not do it the smart way?! This weeks promotion: Shopbop. Up to $250 off. Get the coupon code now and start your smart shopping in this season.
Spot lights from our blog network... 2007-11-19 11:49:07 Christina, Please Ease Up on The Face
Q&A: What to Wear to a Tropical Wedding
Cash or charge: Spectator peep toe platform
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Holiday gifts for $5 or less 2007-11-28 19:40:23 It's deal time again. I can't resist to pass some decent deals to you guys once a while. Today, we try to find awesome deals for less than $5! You heard it right, less than 5 dollars.
Floral Wood Burnout Drop Disc Earrings $3.99
girls dig jewelry. And they don't have to high value metal either. Any cute pieces will make her smile. This simple wood burnout drop earring is not even 4 dollars. Put it in a holiday wrapping or cute box, she will never guess how much it is. There are so many places you can get all kinds of jewelries for dirty cheap price. Forever 21 is a great place to start with.
Gold Medal Acrylic Knit Multi-Stripe Hat $1.99
She can always use an extra pair of gloves or another cute hat. Winter accessories are the best gift for holidays. Keep the pattern simple and color bright, you will win her heart for as little as 2 dollars. (This Knit multi-stripe hat is a good example. ) But you can find more bargains at OldaNavy.
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Gems found on Shopbop 2007-11-26 21:48:05 Going through shopbop's website this morning, I found awesome deals...
From left to right: From Love Yaya
Thug Sleeveless Zip Up (Original Price: $180.00, final: $54)
Creep Short Sleeve Hooded Drawstring Tunic (Original Price: $220.00, final: $66)
Grind Top (Original Price: $134.00, Final:$40.20
Check out the entire sale at Shopbop.
Unique gift ideas 2007-12-04 22:58:01 I've been shopping lately for my family and my in-laws. I have to admit, shopping for other people could be frustrating sometimes. I am sure everyone has a list of their favorite stores. Brookstone is an unique gift store that always on the top of my list.
NEW AeroGarden® Pro 100
Do you know someone who lives in a small space but love to cook and uses a lot herbs? This is the perfect gift them! You don't have to have a yard or garden to own any planets. Grow them in your house and grow them fast! It's little pricy ($136) but it's well worth it.
Coupon:
Take $10 off orders $125 or more from Brookstone! Use code AF5DEC. Expires 12/31/07.
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