Happy Fourth of July People!  Hope you’re off to a great weekend!  My plans include a family bbq, a bbq party w/friends and a possible run to the beach, oh yeah and another bbq!  Personally I’m not really looking forward to all that meat in my system, I’ll be packing in any available veggie I can and slathering spf like there ain’t no tomorrow.

As it’s a holiday, I would like to leave you with my current favorite youtube video.  I am the biggest Little House on the Prairie fan, if I could go to Fantasy Island, I would like the life of Ma aka Caroline Ingalls.  I’m all about baking pies, pumping water, using an outhouse, swaying in time with the beat of a fiddle, oh yeah did I forget to mention the leading man?! *starry eyes*

The role of Ma was played by Karen Grassle.  Grassle is described as the most underrated actress in history by the vid creator and I whole-heartedly agree!  Not exactly beauty fodder but I can’t think of a more beautiful actress to portray Mrs. America on the Fourth of July. 

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Isn’t that the cutest thing you ever heard of, teddy bear hair?!  totally synthetic, cruelty free… I love love love it!

“All the glamour and glitz of fur without the heartache. Each brush was created using the luxurious synthetic hair, which Too Faced founder, Jerrod Blandino, helped develop called “teddy bear hair.” This state-of-the-art fiber feels identical to the soft and silky smooth hair of real animals without the cruelty involved in making traditional “animal hair” brushes.

Set includes: Powder Brush, Fluff Brush, Angled Eye Shadow Brush, Angled Liner/Brow Brush, and a Small Crease Brush in a pink metallic brush/makeup bag.”

When I’m up for new make up brushes, this is going to be it!  There are to many cosmetic companies out there making animal hair brushes and it’s totally uncalled for, they need to get the message.  Synthetic brushes are excellent for applying makeup. 

Brush Faux Pas

 During the Total Beauty summit I asked a presenter if their brushes were cruelty free and was told that animals were brushed and the hair was collected from the brush to create their brushes (did you follow that?) 

ummm, sorry, don’t buy it.  I’m sure the company in question means well but I don’t trust for one minute that the hair is being collected in a humane manner when no one is looking… I’m sure I’m paranoid but it seems much safer to use synthetic and be sure that no animals are being abused to get their fur.  In addition to that did the animals that are being brushed consent to this procedure and use of their fur? what is their everyday life like? do they get to play and roam or in tiny little cages that stink?  If nothing else it’s animal exploitation for “beauty’s” sake and not something I’m interested in at this point in my life.

Too Faced Teddy Bear Brush Kit $62.50 @ Sephora

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From the Splendicity community, comes this week’s best in Beauty, Fashion and Shopping.

BEAUTY
The Fragrance Fanatic tells you some great ways to Wear Your Fragrance.

Aging Fabulous introduces us to Boots No7 Protect & Perfect Body Serum.

Beauty Banter asks celebrity makeup artists how to do a white eyelid right… must-have application tips and products for a fierce, summer white eye!

A Touch of Blusher looks at Dior’s fall 2008 makeup collection.

The Scented Life is excited to hear that Justin Timberlake will be the face of Givenchy’s new cologne, Play.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finally finds a great concealer that will cover up her undereye area all day! It’s Tarte’s The Eraser!

Beautiful Makeup Search picks out some products from the Shu Uemura 25th Boutique Birthday collection.

Steeping Beauty Gets Smart with Peter Thomas Roth’s Un-Wrinkle Pressed Powder!

FASHION
Wardrobe Oxygen offers some suggestions to give a modern and youthful look to your makeup routine.

The Well-Heeled Society shows you a worthwhile shoe investment, available in a spectrum of colors from Ralph Lauren.

She Knows Best is glad to report that David Arquette has redeemed himself.

Style Tots is giving away a Tutu from Prissy Poofs.

Snarkstress marvels that the potentially future First Lady, Michelle Obama, is an off-the-rack shopper - and is creating quite a frenzy in the process.

The Fashionable Kiffen asks “Denim or Not?”

SHOPPING
Style It Less offers up an Under $100 Look with a belted tunic, jeans and a Christian Louboutin Pumps replica.

Teen Style Lounge invites you to get your cute on with this summery (and cheap!) sundress and accessories outfit from Forever 21.

Have a splendid weekend!

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Hungry for Beauty Blog Contest

Picture yourself sitting in the ultra chic and suave Bruno Jamais NYC Restaurant.  Located on the upper east side, just blocks away from the area museums and hotels, you could spot a beauty-full celebrity diner like Carol Alt or Kim Cattral.  Feast on French cuisine with a dash of Asian inspiration until 3 a.m. and enjoy a live band several nights a week! 

In addition to a copious gift certificate to dine at Bruno Jamais, the winner will receive a  Sothys New Soin Excellence Age-Defying Solution!  A great way to prep for a dinner on the town!

SOTHYS Secrets with Sensiometry, an innovative psychological method specifically for Secrets de Sothys.  “…after a Secrets de Sothys treatment the client is able to face the environment and manage stress so that aging process is postponed.”  That is truly amazing and a first!  Beauty from the inside out, reduce stress while improving well being an you’ll reap the benefits.  The best part is you’ll get this prize to try in the comfort of your own home!

How to win the Hungry for Beauty Blog Contest:

All you have to do to win this prize package is comment on this post!  Since this is summer vacation season I’m keeping the contest open for two weeks!  The winner will be chosen by random draw late night Wednesday July 9th!

What a great reason to visit New York!   The Sothys Secret is valued @ $180 and the Bruno Jamais Gift Certificate valued @ $75.  Food and product, I love it!

How hungry for beauty are you?!!

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I was making my rounds, stopping in on my favorite beauty blogs and noticed a great tidbit I’d like to share from Haute & Bothered! 

Clinique is forming a new Beauty Insiders Group, 20 women that will get to test product, makeup, skincare… you’ll also get into exclusive events AND get a flip video ultra digital camcorder to record every minute of it!

Just describe in 50 words or less why you’d be great for the position and make a 1 minute video and you may be chosen as a Clinique Insider!

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