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 Pumpkins have fabulous natural skincare qualities, so stock up on some pumpkin not just in your pantry, but for your bathroom as well!

Fall brings out the cooler weather and pumpkin patches start popping up everywhere.  With Halloween upon us, and Thanksgiving knocking on the door, it’s time to get the pumpkin out of the pantry for some baking.  Pies, breads and cookies galore, but have you ever discovered the benefits pumpkin has in store for your skin?

• Pumpkin is high in Vitamins A and C, natural anti-oxidants and Zinc.
• It is high in natural Alpha-Hydroxy Acids so it has a natural ‘sloughing’ quality to it, removing dead skin and giving the skin a natural glow.
• Rich in fiber and minerals that keep the skin soft and supple and can help treat dryness.
• Natural enzymes in pumpkin can make the skin appear smoother and younger.
• Natural ingredients can help repair the damage of acne on skin.

Try this fabulous pumpkin mask for a Fall treat for your skin:

Mix all ingredients together.  Apply to your face avoiding your eye area.  Sit back, close your eyes and relax for 10-15 minutes while your mask gently exfoliates dead skin cells, and rejuvenates your skin, allowing new fresh and renewed skin to shine through.   Rinse with warm water, then follow with a dose of your favorite moisturizer.  I prefer doing this mask in the evening, so I can lather on my favorite Night Cream and allow all the benefits of the mask to soak in while I sleep.

GREAT Body Scrub:

Standing in the shower, scoop handfuls of the mixture over your body, scrubbing it into your skin.  The sugar will act as a natural exfoliant and the pumpkin will pack your skin with all those fabulous anti-oxidants, leaving behind a fabulous glow.  You’ll swear you just stepped out of a fancy spa!

Have a fabulous Fall and as always….

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

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So you just found out that you’re taking the kids trick or treating tonight, and all the Mom’s are dressing up!  What’s a girl to do for a last minute costume?  Why a Witch of course!  It is my all-time favorite Halloween ‘go to’ costume.  So many possibilities, yet so easy and simple.

My favorite is a Good Witch of course!  Any Black dress will do, or black leggings  under a long t-shirt tied with a belt or sash.  Add some classic boots to jazz it up a bit.  The makeup can really make your look!  Go with a dark smoky eye for a really eye catching look.  Black liner, and deep smoky shadow pulled up to the outer corner of the eyes will create a nice classic look.   If you really want to get creative, use a really light foundation and sculpt in your cheeks with a medium taupe shadow applied under your cheek bones.  Add a little blush color over it to give you a softer sexy look.  Nothing wrong with a sexy witch!  You can also go with a green foundation color, available in most of your costume shops [if time permits].  Be fun and creative with your eye liner, bring it down to a point at the inner corner of your eyes, and up to a point at the outer corner giving you a little artistic flare.  Give yourself a nice pair of false lashes to really finish off your look right.  And be creative with your lips….Blood red if you’re going for that sexy look, or deep maroon or black to give you a scarier look.

No witch is complete without a HAT, and those can be found at almost every retailer that carries costumes.  WalMart, Target, Walgreens, Party City or your favorite Costume shop.  The broom is optional, but one like the one pictured above  can be found at any JoAnn’s or Michael’s in their Fall decoration section.  Have fun with your look, and have a Happy Halloween!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

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Nothing makes lips more luscious around the holidays than a pout lined in RED!  Red lips speak elegance, old Hollywood, classic Marilyn Monroe look.  But nothing ruins a beautiful red lip more than chapped dry lips,  uneven lip-liner, bleeding lipstick or the wrong red for your skin-tone.  

Time to get your lips in shape so they are ready for the holidays, and RED!  Here are a few simple steps for getting your pout pucker perfect!

Blake Lively sparkles in Red

Step 1:

EXFOLIATE & MOISTURIZE- Nothing ruins a red lip more than dry flaky skin and cracked lips.  At least twice a week [more if you have really chapped lips] use a spoonful of sugar on a toothbrush dipped in a drop of olive oil- then scrub into lips.  The sugar will help exfoliate the dry skin and the olive oil will lock in a little moisture.  Follow with a dose of your favorite lip balm before bedtime.  My favorite- Smith’s Rosebud Salve.

Step 2:

CHOOSE A NUDE LINER- Nothing looks worse than an uneven lined red lip.  So ditch the matching liner, and go for a nude one instead.  This will allow you to get a nice even line without competing with your lip-color.

Taylor Swift puckers up with a red pout

Step 3:

CHOOSE COVERGIRL OUTLAST WHEN WEARNG REDS.  This is my ‘go to’ line of lipstick for reds.  Nothing looks worse than a red lip that is bleeding beyond the lip line, or one that has smudged and smeared after drinking a cocktail at your favorite party.  The Covergirl Outlast allows you to create a nice sharp line and will dry in less than a minute, and it will stay put for HOURS!

Janet Jackson dazzles with Red Lips

Step 4: 

CHOOSING THE RIGHT RED.  Your skin-tone will play a big role here.  Ladies with darker skin-tones will have a full color palette to play with.  Reds look beautiful on darker skin tones, so don’t fear them, embrace them.  If you’re very fair, consider a red gloss instead.  It will give you a softer look without feeling like your lips arrived 2 blocks ahead of you to the party.  If your smile isn’t the whitest and brightest choose a red with a blue undertone, this will make your teeth appear whiter.

Whatever your mood girls, try a Red lip as your date to the party!  Have Fun!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

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 CONGRATULATIONS HANNAH BECK!  Hannah was the lucky winner of our Think Pink Week Sweepstakes giveaway.

A gift box full of Beauty products is on its way to Hannah.  Keep reading girls, you could be the next winner of fabulous beauty products.  Look for another giveaway coming soon.

We are in the final stages of launching our NEW website.  Anneticipation is getting a face-lift!  Well, lets face it, it was a long time coming.  She not only gets a face-lift, but a tummy tuck, botox and collagen injections too!  Our new website will be your one stop shopping spot for all the greatest beauty products, as well as tips on how to use them.  Fabulous skincare, gorgeous makeup and beauty tools that every girl must have.  It will be launching in the next 10 days and when it does look for a GRAND RE-OPENING SALE and yep, you guessed it, a Beauty Giveaway to help us celebrate.

So stay tuned….keep reading and as always- Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

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Sandra Bullock oozed ”chic” at the Los Angeles Amfar Inspiration Gala, Thursday October 28th.

Stepping out for the evening with her agent and honorary AmFar Chair Kevin Huvane.  Sandra worked the red carpet with her smile.

Once inside for the event, she presented a moving tribute to the late Elizabeth Taylor.

Her gold sparkling dress wasn’t the only thing that sparkled.  Her eyes lit up as usual in neutral shimmering  taupe’s lined with black to make them pop.   A double dose of mascara gave her luscious looking lashes, and a nude pink gloss finished her look.

Sandra’s hair was pulled back in a tossled messy pony with a side sweep.  Chic and elegant without over-doing it.  Another great example of how you can take a daytime pony and make it work for an evening event.  Add a nice sweep of bangs and drop earrings to accentuate it and you have a daytime look that will move right onto the red carpet.

Stay Gorgeous Girls~

xoxo

Anne

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Covergirl Outlast Lipstick will stay put for a perfect pout hours after hours……

Iget asked all the time “which lipstick will stay on?”   Isn’t that the million dollar question girls.  Well, look no further.

Years ago I did a water filter commercial, in which the Director had one request- no lipstick on the glass.  The actress was going to be drinking the purified water take after take, and while they wanted her to look gorgeous and have lipstick on, they didn’t want it on the glass each time she drank.   Sounds like a simple request, but not so easy, until I stumbled upon Covergirl Outlast.

This is my ‘go to’ lipstick for brides, actresses for kissing scenes or any other occasion when lipstick wear has to be long lasting.  I guarantee you’ll love it.  It comes in a variety of colors, or you can do what I do and mix and match to create your own.  I promise girls…..it will NOT move.

The key is to not eat or drink anything with oil.  So if lunch is going to be a salad with Oil and Vinegar, you may have a bit of a problem, but other than that, the lipstick really performs.

CONS:  It is quite drying on your lips.  So, my suggestion is not to make this your everyday lipstick, but your special occasion lipstick when you need something to last.

TIP:  Exfoliate your lips with a spoonful of sugar the night before, to get rid of any dry flaky skin. Then moisturize with a good lip-balm.   When applying the Outlast, keep the moisturizing tube handy in your pocket for a quick touch up throughout the day.

This one is a must have in my beauty bag!

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

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Anne

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This just in- an exclusive sneak peek at Project Accessory.  Get your popcorn ready girls, as the biggest Competition Series since Project Runway debuted will premiere on Lifetime this week, and I have the INSIDE scoop from the Glam Sqaud themselves!

That’s right, Ms Buzz is tight with the Makeup Department, and I have the insider info on what, where and how they used their tools.   I just so happened to sit side by side the Key Makeup Artist, Rosanne Puchal almost [says it low under her breath so you can't hear me___ years ago] in Hollywood, CA in Joe Blasco’s Makeup Academy.  Proud to say we’ve been ‘besties’ ever since!  She’s the Thelma to my Louise, or the Lucy to my Ethel.

Donyale McRae is the Department head and Makeup Designer for the show.  Donyale is one of New York City’s most sought after makeup artists.  Having  worked his magic on the likes of Tina Turner, Anita Baker, Gladys Knight and many more.  His work can be seen on the Covers of every major magazine, both in the US and Europe.  He was the Department Head for 6 seasons of Project Runway, most recently Rocco’s Dinner Party and is the mastermind Makeup Designer behind the newest series to hit Lifetime, Project Accessory.

Donyale met Ro many years ago, and they have been teaming up ever since.  The Duo has been responsible for the look of many recent shows; Project Runway, Roccos’ Dinner Party, The Big Gay Sketch Show, Sherri, and now Project Accessory.

The makeup was sponsored by MAC, so of course most of the products they used were MAC, but every now and then I’m sure a few other favorites of theirs snuck in.  That’s just the way most of us Makeup Artists fly- we have favorite ”go to” products that we just HAVE to have in our kit.  Donyale says to be on the lookout for MAC’s new line of mascaras- ‘False Lashes’ Extreme Black. You’ll see them used throughout the season. The New Viva Glam lipsticks also make their debut, see if you can spot the new colors.

Donyale promises you will LOVE the look of the show.  Fabulous designers who are very talented and could make “something out of nothing.”  A “rather exciting” display of their talents.  He was quite proud of the work his Makeup and Hair departments did,  ”they provided a beautiful backdrop for the Accessories.”  Key Hairstylist James Crawford was just “fabulous”, working with products from John Frieda, the official Hair products Sponsor.  ”He is a very talented hairdresser to the stars, and he raised the bar on this one” , “a true delight to work with”, commented both Donyale and Rosanne.

Despite the ‘not so ideal’ working conditions; difficult location and minor mishaps with product delivery, as always, they pulled a MacGyver and made it all look effortless.  It must be something we all learn in makeup school, to roll with the tide because the best makeups seem to evolve when ’perfect’ settings aren’t the norm.

Every artist has their favorite products that I like to refer to as “security blankets”.  As an artist, you just feel better knowing they are in your kit.  I asked both Ro and Donyale what their ”security blanket” products were:

• Donyale says “Concealer- GOOD concealer”.  “Don’t  waste your money on drugstore and dept. store concealers-buy a good theatrical  concealer that you can work into anything you need it to be.  If necessary you can water it down a bit to make it move, but a really good concealer is a must have for every girl!”
• Ro says she loves “MAC blushes”, “they make beautiful colors and have staying power”, “a beautiful blush will add just the right amount of color to make your look pop!”

Look for their work to beautify the the runway of Project Accessory.  Debuting Thursday, October 27th 10:30 pm et/pt. on Lifetime.  Check your local listings.    

Stay Gorgeous Girls!

xoxo

Anne

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In 1992, singer, song-writer and actress, Olivia Newton- John was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Just days later, her father died of Cancer.

17 years later she is Cancer free and an advocate for early detection and monthly self examinations.  “It was early detection, actually regular breast self-examination that saved my life when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. When it comes to issues with our own breast health, it is better to know than not to know.”

She has teamed up with Dr. Ernie Bodai to help raise awareness of the need to teach young women about starting monthly self exams at age 20.

To learn more about the Liv© Kit visit Liv.com.  If you’re not performing routine self exams, start today!  And if you haven’t had your yearly mammogram, schedule one today!

Stop putting your health on the back burner and putting yourself last.  Without your good health, you won’t be around to take care of everyone else, so make yourself a promise to put your health first!

Stay Gorgeous Girls- and Healthy!

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Anne

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 It is really hard to find someone who hasn’t been touched by Breast Cancer.  Either in their own personal battle, or a Grandmother, Mother, Aunt, Sister or friend.  We have all held the hand of a loved one, or said a prayer or two for a friend of a friend.  But in the end, we are in this battle together.  We’ve found some fabulous finds that are giving a donation to Breast Cancer Research with every purchase.  Shop till you drop girls!

Vera Bradley Hope Watch

Courage, Compassion, Committment.  These were the words that drove the people at Vera Bradley to start the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer in 1998.   The Hope Watch is also cute as can be with a pink genuine leather band, a colorful face accented with theTea Garden pattern, and silver-toned hardware. $68. 100% of the wholesale price benefits the foundation.  Available in participating retailers nationwide and online.  If you’re in Southern California, shop Vera Bradley at Diana Dee’s in San Marino.  They carry the entire line, and are happy to special order any piece in any pattern.  They include FREE gift wrapping and will ship your item anywhere in the U.S.  The one stop shop for all your Vera Bradley needs.

Kohl's Cares®

Kohl’s has teamed up  with the Susan G. Komen Foundation and are offering a complete collection of very affordable tee’s, tanks and more to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer.  Most tee’s are priced at $10 and 100% of the proceeds will be donated.  These items are part of  Kohl’s Cares® and are available ONLINE only. 

Reebok.com

The Pink Ribbon ZigFly was designed by Reebok exclusively for  ‘O Magazine’ to benefit the Avon Foundation for Women. 40% of all sales will be donated to the organization’s Breast Cancer Crusade. Only 300 limited edition pairs were produced so get yours while they last and support a great cause!

OrganicKidz Pink Dots

 

OrganicKidz Pink Dots bottle is made of kidproof stainless steel, and is versatile.  Use it as a baby bottle, sippy cup or water bottle.  As your girly girl grows, this bottle will adapt with her. $22.  And 30% of the proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen For the Cure.

You Go Girl Bracelet

Rose Alabaster and Clear Swarovski Bicone crystals adds just enough pizzazz for a delicate feminine look to this sterling silver bracelet.  A  breast cancer awareness ribbon falls from the clasp to remind us of the silent killer.  Wear with your favorite jeans,
or your favorite cocktail dress, or give it as a gift.  $38- 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the  Army of Love, Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, moving breast cancer beyond a cure.  Available exclusively ONLINE.

Finish off “Think Pink” week with a bang, and when you can, purchase items that give back.  It’s a win-win for your wallet. 

Stay Gorgeous Girls~

x0xo

Anne