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I self-tagged myself for this Beauty Meme from Flamingo Musings.  Feel free to auto-tag yourself!

Beauty Secrets

My Foundation: Currently, Stila Illuminating 30 Watt Foundation. Usually it’s some type of tinted moisturizer.

My Mascara: afterglow cosmetics mascara has no chemicals that will hurt your eyes

My Blush: MAC, Thevi

My Day Cream: Berwick Beauty great rose scent from real roses!

My Lipstick: Shu Uemura great color

My Beauty Product Brand: Too many to list, ALL except Benefit (way too gimicky)

My Essential Beauty Product: Lancome Juicy Tubes and I’m planning on getting to the counter to get a new one today!

My Favorite Makeup Product: Rosebud Salve because it is always there for me, lasts fooooorever

My Perfume: Chanel Gardenia was a mainstay for a few years but now I sphritz all that’s handy

My Nails: Chanel BUT I want to try some of the polishes that are non-toxic

My Feet: Miss Oops Pedicure in a Bottle and Curel foot formula

My Hands: I don’t even know the name of this but it comes from the body shop, comes in a metallic squeeze tube. I buy it less than once a year on autopilot and too lazy to see the name.

Three Products to bring on a deserted island: red lipgloss like a Juicy Tube, some type of cleanser that lasts forever like Cetaphil, globs and globs of conditioner

Woman I Admire for her Beauty: Lynda Carter

Woman with the Best Sense of Style: I hate to say this. Really. Hate. This. I would say J Lo, ole sweet face herself and Beyonce.

My Ultimate Dream: To be a snowbird, we already have the home in Maine, just need a home somewhere warm!

My Favorite Fashion Publication: Fashion from real women, I love the blogs that are from people just like me that are dealing with budget, size and practicality.  Check out the Splendicity blog roll under fashion.

Your turn now - care to share your beauty secrets?!

The word ‘balance’ is often used in skincare and health talk.  I can’t help but think of myself delicately trying to balance on a beam.  Did anyone else have to go through the balance beam drill in school?  I could NOT stand it. 

I was terrible at it to begin with but in addition to that it seemed like it was too little too late.  I mean if you’re in junior high and have lousy balance is 20 minutes per week going to turn that around? probably not.  Very very annoying.  Anywho, I survived all that thankfully so I’m now balancing with a foam cleanser. 

NARS balancing foam cleansing mousse

A delicate and light botanical scent, just a tiny little bit goes a looong way.   You probably know NARS for their makeup, now it’s time to get to know NARS skincare a little better.  I’m so happy with this product, maybe my expectations were low, thinking NARS does such a great job with makeup, there’s little chance they can get so much right.  I stand corrected, not only is NARS makeup awesome, so is NARS skincare.

An instant personal fave, the balancing foam cleansing mousse  is so satisfying, easy to use, perfect to display.  I love the way it takes off all my makeup and grime.  At the same time it leaves your skin refreshed and soft, not stripped like some cleansers can.

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION

Move over Serena Van Der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf. Eye4Style revisits the brash and bold style of Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass . Don’t worry, ladies - there’s enough to go around.

Snarkstress implores you to help her figure out just what in the heck is going on with Brooke Hogan’s feet.

Teen Style Lounge wonders if you’ve seen the creepy pics of the immortal Miley Cyrus.

So what if summer’s halfway over? Find out what the latest summer trend is over at Hot Mama Daily!

STYLEnosh starts a flip-flop debate by asking, Why do men hate flip-flops?

SHOPPING

Aging Fabulous asks if it is a good deal when the sale price of a $1,125 cream is just $900?

The Latest Luxe is stepping things up with the Gucci Babouska Sandal. It’s your golden ticket for showing of that tan this season!

Wardrobe Oxygen offers some tips on how to properly add camisoles to your wardrobe.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher loves gold!

The Fragrance Fanatic recommends two great Estee Lauder sets for Summer.

Philosophy introduces five new ways to experience the cult classic fragrance Amazing Grace - and Beautiful Makeup Search has the exclusive information.

Beauty Banter reviews Make Up Forever’s new HD products… and it’s WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!!

Cybelesays.com is cleaning out the beauty closet and giving away some fantastic beauty products! Don’t you need some new ones?

Beautynomics shares her Singaporean beauty adventure!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has the lowdown on the new NARS Fall 2008 Collection!

Steeping Beauty is introduced to Thevi Cometics!

The Scented Life is discussing Organic and Natural Perfumes

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!

This weeks Splendicity Community reading is especially good for your beauty, there’s no expiration date or calories. 

SHOPPING

The Latest Luxe is celebrating life on easy street with this Dolce and Gabbana tote.

Style It Less copied Reese Witherspoon’s blouse and skirt look for less with a minor change in the shoes department.

Style Tots was inspired by Kaiya Eve Rosette Tank & Petticoat Skirt to have a cotton candy birthday party theme.

Teen Style Lounge has found the one must-have item for summer you’ve probably never even thought about.

FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society asks you to answer the riddle What’s Black and White and Stylish All Over? in order to win a fabulous package!

She Knows Best wants you to meet the Diamond Studded $10K Jeans by Key Closet

Snarkstress takes a look at the goings-on of Jessica Simpson, whooping it up in NYC.

The Fashionable Kiffen lists her favorite summer beauty tips and products

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher adores this face wash!

Beauty Banter reviews the very wearable and gorgeous summer 2008 collection from Clinique… Back to Basics, Baby, and we’re loving it!

Steeping Beauty reports on Lavilin’s Bacteria Fighting Deodorant! Come back Wednesday for your chance to win!

 You can join the circle of winners and win yourself a great prize here every Wednesday!  This week, due to limited time to mail out a prize, I am offering a $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com!  Expires 11/2008

All you have to do is leave a family friendly comment on this post!  Winner will be drawn at random next Wednesday, June 18th, in the morning.  Prize will be delivered via email.

Good Luck!!  As always, feel free to enter and mention your own contest!  Worldwide eligibility, Anyone with an email can enter!

Thanks to Kia from Yummy 411 for the tag!

The rules are posted at the beginning. At the end of the post, the player tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leave a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?

let’s see, I had been married for 3 years, living in Japan, spending as much free time as humanly possible at Roppongi and mixing it up with the locals, teaching them English Communication.

 2. What are 5 things on my to-do list today? (I’ll do tomorrow because the day is over!)

1. go to the gym for at least 2 classes
2. pack up my gym bag with everything I need for the girls in the childcare and me to shower and get ready for the day
3. go to the beach with the girls
4. get home and start dinner, wait for boy2001
5. mail out the two Netflix Little House on the Prairie Disney movies

 3. Snacks I enjoy: 

German Chocolate Cake, Truffles, Popcorn with Butter/salt, apricots, Sushi

4. Places I’ve lived:

• New York City 19 years
• Key West 2 years
• Miami 1 year
• Japan 4 years
• Maine 8 years

5. Things I’d do if I were a billionaire:
Figure how much I need to put away to get $300,000 in interest annually.  Then I would follow Mr. Howell’s (aka the millionnaire from Gilligan’s Island) lead and board a charter boat with 3 other passengers and bumbling crew members.  If I didn’t do that I would live it up like they did on Dallas, I would take the roll of Miss Ellie and encourage my kids to live at home and dress in silk pantsuits for dinner and get decked out for the most casual of occasions.  Seriously though, I would move to Texas, I’ve been a few times and I can tell you if you’ve got money you can live pretty good there.

6. People I want to know more about: There are so many!  One that has been sticking in my brain has been Rachel who spoke during the Total Beauty Summit about the The Healthy World, Healthy Child Book and site.   We’re probably the same age but she has a wonderful something about her that makes me want to be just like her when I grow up! or at least after I get some sleep…

I’d like to tag the following fabulous bloggers, I think I got a good mix and variety represented so I hope you find something interesting.  If you’d leave your links to your posts that would be great!!

• The Jet Set Girls
• The Super Goddess
• Vanilla Ice
• Vanity Kit
• Mind Over Menopause
• Pinay Wife Speaks

This is my very first Weekly Round UP, I am totally thrilled to be part of the Splendicity community!! 

From the Splendicity Community, comes this week’s best in Beauty, Fashion and Shopping. Check out the very splendid best!

BEAUTY

Teri from Aging Fabulous has been testing the Lancome Absolue Premium bx Cloth Masks and the results are in.

Viva Woman takes a look at sunscreen ingredient Helioplex from Neutrogena and compares its Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch with La Roche-Posay Anthelios containing Mexoryl.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to get a silver and pink eye look with eyeshadows from MAC Cosmetics.

Beauty and Fashion Tech tries the Sally Hansen Natural Beauty oOundation, Concealer, and Powder and loves them!

Beauty Secrets Revealed is Giving Away Bramble Berry’s DIY Eyeshadow Kit Worth $45

A Touch of Blusher’s guest reviewer reports on the new Thierry Mugler makeup line .

Youthful skin is IN! Beauty Banter dishes on Jurlique’s new anti-aging collection! After all, who doesn’t want to look younger?!

Raging Rouge gets lipstick tips and tricks from the Lipstick Queen herself, Poppy King! You won’t want to miss her advice, or information about her new book!

Krizia from Beauty Match Network highlights her Interview with Lancôme’s makeup artist and Beauty at Every Age Expert.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic continues to add to her summer bright nail polish options with Essie’s Summer Neons!

Steeping Beauty rediscovers the Pleasure of a Japanese Bath with Shu Uemura.

FASHION

Style…a work in progress’s husband has found his summer muse…but can they find the right pants? Find out why she says No white after Labor Day (and not much before either).

Snarkstress doesn’t recommend taking Office Wear style cues from the ever-so-classy Amy Winehouse, but notes there are moments when the fashion forces of Kat Von D may take over - right, Charlize?

Petite Fashionista is all shiny and new and invites you to check out all the new features, plus to celebrate there will be lots of contests in the nest few weeks!

The Space Between My Peers describes three color combining techniques for blondes who want to wear black.

SHOPPING

Over at NY Spender, Bullitt the cat points you to some great online deals. This week he has found some cool bermuda shorts!

Shopalicious has found a place to score cute summer dresses for under $50!

Her Accessories is loving the vintage style of these metal and enamel pendants from designer Peggy Li.

Indie Style File is looking for a brave soul to try these Hammertime Pants.

ShopDiary has invites to The Top Secret, a private online sample sale site.

eye4style tells lucky readers how to get their hands on an iconic piece of Sex and the City movie memorabilia.

STYLEnosh asks readers to weigh in with their opinions on Wear or Return these heels5 Under $50 Father’s Day gifts to show Fathers how we appreciate and love them this Father’s Day

The Latest Luxe is playing Lady in Red with the Donna Karan Crossover Gown.

Enjoy!

Are you excited yet? The Sex and the City movie starts Friday, May 30th, 2008 and the Soundtrack will debut May 27th but you can get a FREE copy right here!

PRIZE: Sex and the City Soundtrack and $25 Fandango Movie Gift Certificate

How to Enter: Leave a comment on this post stating which SATC lady you’d most like to be friends with and why. Be sure to fill out your deets in the appropriate fields so I can contact you when you win!

The winner will be drawn at random late Friday May 30th some time before midnight!  make sure to get your entry in early.  I will co-ordinate getting your address to the sponsor.  Good Luck!!  US & FPO, APO

SATC Movie Soundtrack:
1. Labels or Love (Fergie)
2. All Dressed In Love (Jennifer Hudson)
3. The Look Of Love -Madison Park vs Lenny B Remix (Nina Simone)
4. New York Girls (Morningwood)
5. All This Beauty (The Weepies)
6. I Like The Way (Kaskade)
7. It’s Amazing (Jem)
8. How Deep Is Your Love (The Bird & The Bee)
9. The Heart Of The Matter (India.Arie)
10. Auld Lang Syne (Mairi Campbell & Dave Francis)
11. Kissing (Bliss)
12. . How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (Al Green featuring Joss Stone)
13. Walk This Way (Run-D.M.C. featuring Steve Tyler and Joe Perry of
Aerosmith)
14. Sex and the City Movie Theme (The Pfeifer Broz. Orchestra)

Where are you headed after you read this?  Chances are you’ll make a first impression or cement a contact some time soon so you might as well look and feel your best!  The first thing people notice is your smile and teeth and if you’re like me it’s hard to keep up with your smile all the time. 

I’m always rushing off somewhere to take my kids to class or an activity, making my contact with people short snippets lasting only a few minutes.  I don’t want another mom to notice unsightly plaque on my teeth because I didn’t have time to brush… that’s where DentaBurst comes in.  All you need is a finger and a DentaBurst packet.  The little packet is tiny, it could fit in your wallet it’s so thin and small.

When you’re ready to brush, you just open the packet, put your finger in the cleaner and “brush” your teeth to your heart’s content.   It’s that easy!  I really heart DentaBurst =  Dental Hygiene on the go.  If you’d like more information about DentaBurst check out their site.  See you in the VIP lounge!! Be Ready to Shine!

ENTER to WIN *Blogger Contest*

As an extra special thank-you for reading, I’d like to offer one blogger a free sample pack of DentaBurst Mint Flavor. (12 strips) All you have to do is tell us why you want to be ready to shine with DentaBurst.    Place your email and blog in the appropriate fields as a comment on this post.  I will pick a winner @ random on Cinco de Mayo!  Your chances will be good for this one so enter to win this super-fresh prize today!  Your blog can be on any subject but must be safe for work/family friendly.  Continental USA, FPO/APO only.