Here are the April 2009 posts that you can see on Beauty and All That @ http://igknowidea.blogspot.com
Original posts by Beauty and All That
* John Frieda's Root Awakening Product Line Review
* Reviews on my Favorite Mario Badescu Products
* Clinique Bonus at Macy's Until April 19
* Are You Getting Your Daily Candy?
* Redbook Beauty Bash 2009
* J.Crew Sample Sale April, 2009
* Yes to Carrots Products Review
* Sephora Beauty Insiders - Get 15% Off
* Target tote giveaway for Earth Day
* NYLON's New York Girls Night Out on April
* SELF Workout in the Park 2009
* Flora by Gucci Sample at Sephora
* Yes to Carrots New Lip Glosses and Tints
* Mother's Day Gifts with Bare Escentuals
* Free Mother's Day Card from Hallmark
Lovely TotalBeauty.com posts
* TotalBeauty.com & Sephora Sweepstakes
* Green Your Life for the Next 30 Days
* Test your Sun Smarts
* Top 20 Earth Friendly Beauty Products
* TotalBeauty's Top Mascaras
* Celebrity Updo Pics
* Look Gorgeous Even in the Summer Heat
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Free Mother's Day card from Hallmark
Send your mother's day card for FREE* from Hallmark!
Use promo code: CARD4MOM
* Offer details: Offer valid through 5/4/09 for one 5x7 folded paper card on Hallmark.com. Free card must be sent directly to recipient. Must use promotion code CARD4MOM at checkout to receive discount. Limit one free card per person. The discount includes postage and taxes. May not be combined with any other offer or applied to past purchases. Not valid in retail stores or on any products sold on other Web sites operated by Hallmark, its subsidiaries or affiliates. Valid in U.S.A. only.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Mother's Day gifts with Bare Escentuals
Celebrate Mother's Day coming up on May 10 with this gorgeous set from Bare Escentuals. It includes:
* True Beauty All-Over Face Color
* Back-Lit Natural Light
* bareMinerals Mineral Veil
* Mini Amber Buxom Lip Polish
* Mini Flawless Application
* Face Brush
* Mini Light Stroke Brush
It's a great deal for only $32! More Mother's Day gift ideas coming soon!
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Yes to Carrots New Lip Gloss and Tints
In case you haven't heard... Yes to Carrots is coming out with new C Me Shine lip glosses and C Me Blush lip tints! I am a huge fan of their lip butters, read review here, so I was so excited to try out their new lip products. As a VIC (Very Important Carrot) to Yes To Carrots, I was given the opportunity to test these out before they hit the stores...
They sent me a generous package (again!) for me to try. I would honestly have to say that from all 6 lip colors that they offer, I would probably use all 6 colors if I could. They range from a Playful Nude color, a gorgeous almost light brown color with a hint of neutral to Red Hot, a deep red with very light shimmer. The glosses and tints have corresponding color shades but just with different names.
It was hard to pick the first one I would choose, but I decided to try the Carrot kiss, an almost coral/pinkish shade, for the lip gloss and the Natural Smile for the lip tint. They're both easy to carry, especially the lip tints because they're the size of a finger. Their lip glosses are indeed very shiny but doesn't feel sticky or gloopy like many other lip glosses out there. Their lip tints are more matte and you don't need to put on any lip balm beforehand because they already moisturize. I sometimes do put on the Yes to Carrots lip butter in Citrus first just because I like the smell. If only these glosses/tints had a citrus scent...
These lip glosses and tints moisturize well and make your lips feel tingly- they contain peppermint oil. Best of all they contain all-natural ingredients and 95% organic ingredients! So no parabens and other harsh chemicals will be on your lips, and why would anyone want that?
Find Yes to Carrots products at your local drugstore, including Target and Walgreens, and online!
(Disclaimer: I received this product from the company to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Look gorgeous, even in the summer heat!
| Pro tips on keeping a fresh face -- even in sweltering hot weather |
 Making makeup last all day-- especially in hot, muggy conditions-- doesn't have to be a high-maintenance hassle. Follow these tips from pro makeup artists Charlie Green and Molly Stern and your look, whether natural or dramatic, won't melt away. |
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Flora by Gucci sample at Sephora
Score your free deluxe sample of Flora by Gucci by using the code: FLORA with any $25 purchase.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
SELF Workout in the Park 2009
SELF magazine is hosting their annual Workout in the Park again in Chicago, New York and San Diego. If you're fortunate enough to live near one of these cities and are able to attend, then I would recommend going. I went to the one in NYC last year and it was a blast! There were tons of ladies and a few gentlemen there who were working out and doing yoga/pilates in the Quiet zone. No previous post available since I started my blog a month after I attended. :)
Special guest, Jillian Michaels from NBC's The Biggest Loser, was there (she will be in Chicago this time around) for a meet and greet. We stood in line for almost an hour but it was well worth it! We got to hear her fitness tips, get her autograph and take a picture with her.
The set-up in NYC was constructed to have the sponsor booths placed around the main workout floor/stage and the quiet area behind all the chaos. Since it had rained the day before and I didn't bring my mat so I didn't participate in the Quiet Zone.
Sponsors last year included Physicians Formula (with giveaways, read here) and Asics (giving away workout towels). This year, among the sponsors, we have beauty giants such as Maybelline, Garnier, and Elizabeth Arden. The site doesn't say what goodies/freebies they will be offering, but last year the May issue of SELF magazine promoted them ahead of time by using the "Bring in this ad to the booth" methodology. I didn't see any of this in the current issue, except sponsoring ads encouraging us to check out their booths. I do remember Blue Diamond naturals saying that there will be free samples of almonds/nuts there.
To purchase your tickets for only $15 (recession-friendly pricing) which includes admission AND a one-year subscription to SELF magazine (already a $10 value),
go to: http://www.selfworkoutinthepark.com/tickets.asp
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Special guest, Jillian Michaels from NBC's The Biggest Loser, was there (she will be in Chicago this time around) for a meet and greet. We stood in line for almost an hour but it was well worth it! We got to hear her fitness tips, get her autograph and take a picture with her.
The set-up in NYC was constructed to have the sponsor booths placed around the main workout floor/stage and the quiet area behind all the chaos. Since it had rained the day before and I didn't bring my mat so I didn't participate in the Quiet Zone.
Sponsors last year included Physicians Formula (with giveaways, read here) and Asics (giving away workout towels). This year, among the sponsors, we have beauty giants such as Maybelline, Garnier, and Elizabeth Arden. The site doesn't say what goodies/freebies they will be offering, but last year the May issue of SELF magazine promoted them ahead of time by using the "Bring in this ad to the booth" methodology. I didn't see any of this in the current issue, except sponsoring ads encouraging us to check out their booths. I do remember Blue Diamond naturals saying that there will be free samples of almonds/nuts there.
To purchase your tickets for only $15 (recession-friendly pricing) which includes admission AND a one-year subscription to SELF magazine (already a $10 value),
go to: http://www.selfworkoutinthepark.com/tickets.asp
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
NYLON's New York Girls Night Out on April 28 - 29, 2009
From their website, http://www.newyorkgirlsnightout.com/events/spring-nygno-nyc/,it seems like this event will be similar to the Shecky's Girls Night Out. Their website isn't as fully functional and doesn't have the information that I am looking for- ie:does a ticket purchase mean I can go to both days?
They do offer a VIP ticket, which gives you a goodie bag from their various sponsors, like the Shecky's Goodie Bag.
I won't be able to attend this Spring, but I do look forward to the Holiday event later this year in November. :)
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Target tote giveaway for Earth Day
Get your free non-plastic tote bag from Target today, April 19, with any purchase!
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Saturday, April 18, 2009
Total Beauty's Celebrity Hair Updo Photos
| 17 new ways to wear your long hair up |
 Updos are always in, whether they're sleek and polished or purposefully messy. Get inspired with new ways to twist, pin and pony by the adorable updos on these celebs. |
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Total Beauty's Top Mascaras
| What clumped, what ran and what truly transformed our real-woman testers |
 We had 12 beauty-junkie readers test out so-called lengthening and volumizing mascaras. Their verdict: You could spend a fortune on the best -- but you don't have to. |
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sephora Beauty Insiders- Get 15% off
In celebration of Tax Day (I hope you sent yours in!) Sephora sent out to their Beauty Insiders an email with a special code to receive 15% off their purchases on-line and in-stores. Hopefully you received yours..
Need more reasons to become a Sephora Beauty Insider?
Sephora's Natural Gorgeous event in March with lots of goodies! Read all about it here.
Freebies with purchase, such as the Smashbox Primer. Get it here.
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