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My manicurist told me this tip for supple hands. A couple of times a week, use a sugar scrub that is available at discount retailers for only a few dollars to exfoliate your hands. Then rinse and apply olive oil that has been warmed in the microwave and let set a few minutes and then wash hands with gentle cleanser and follow with your favorite hand lotion. She also recommended that you do not use the popular antibacterial hand soap because it dries out your skin and makes those painful cracks around your fingernails.

This really improved the condition of my dried out cracked hands.

by Melissa

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What is it? According to their website, Cover Girl’s LashBlast mascara is being sold as such: “Get a blast of lush, volumized lashes! LashBlast’s patented volume-boosting formula and patent-pending brush are designed to max-out each and every lash, leaving you with the ultimate big lash look.” Available at drugstores for about $7, depending on in-store sales.

What did you think? For several reasons, I am not typically a big fan of Cover Girl products. However, I read that this particular product won a pretty prestigious makeup award and thought I’d give it a try.

Because I am not usually enamored with “easy, breezy, beautiful” Cover Girl, part of me wanted to hate this product. Yes, I admit it: I came to this beauty product test with a hint of prejudice. I was thinking of ways to slam this product and was being very picky in my mental critiques. For example, I was not fond of the packaging. Cover Girl is trying to highlight the mascara brush, so they have it packaged separately from the actual tube of mascara. This means Cover Girl is using excess packaging by adding a plastic cap to the tube that is thrown out immediately and replaced with the wand. In my mind, being a compassionate consumer, this was a major complaint.

When I used the mascara for the first time, I noticed a strong chemical smell. Fatal flaw number 2, I thought.

But then I actually applied the mascara. Though it didn’t do anything radical to make me rethink what mascara can do for me, it was easy to apply, made my lashes look longer, and made them look thicker. In short: it did everything a mascara is supposed to do…and it cost about $7. Not bad.

Final verdict? I concede. I shouldn’t be so quick to prejudge because this product is pretty decent. If you’ve read me, you know that I’m a Great Lash girl when it comes to cheap mascara. However, Cover Girl’s LashBlast is just as good as Great Lash. Apart from the packaging issues and the initial “mascara-y” scent, I can confidently state that LashBlast is a perfectly decent utilitarian mascara that won’t break the bank.

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Women of all size and ages are fascinated by the thought of swimming, enjoying their summer in a swimsuit in waters. Swimsuits of varying designs, designers and styles are available in shops. Most young women take utmost care while shopping for their swimsuits. In a swimwear your body shape and curves are well shown. When you wear a correct fitting swimwear you will look slimmer even if you have extra pounds…. read the full article and see the gallery HERE

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Women of all size and ages are fascinated by the thought of swimming, enjoying their summer in a swimsuit in waters. Swimsuits of varying designs, designers and styles are available in shops. Most young women take utmost care while shopping for their swimsuits. In a swimwear your body shape and curves are well shown. When you wear a correct fitting swimwear you will look slimmer even if you have extra pounds…. read the full article and see the gallery HERE

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The most awaited movie as well as biggest fashion event made it’s way to New York City as “Sex and the City” premiered last Tuesday at Radio City Music Hall. Cameras flashed and the four main stars of the movie posed in their gowns of silver, gold, and white shades while standing on the pink carpet.

Sarah Jessica Parker who wore a silvery Nina Ricci gown joined Cynthia Nixon (in Narciso Rodriguez), Kim Cattrall (in Vivienne Westwood), and Kristen Davis (in Donna Karan) in celebrating the big night.

Who’s the best-dressed for the night?

Sarah Jessica Parker

Kim Cattrall, Kristen Davis, and Cynthia Nixon

Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Forester, and Christian Siriano

Fergie, Candace Bushnell, and Ashley Olsen.

André Leon Talley and Anna Wintour, Michelle Williams, and Melania Trump

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Like most self-respecting makeup junkies, I love samples! They’re a way to try out a new or trendy product without plunking down a ton of dough. I have a sample of Frederic Fekkai’s new Salon Glaze Clear Shine Rinse and can’t wait to use it.

According to Sephora, this product, “is a clear shine rinse inspired by professional salon glazing services. The rinse-off treatment binds shine, recharges color, and adds silkiness to the hair. This non-chemical formula contains a unique blend of conditioning and lightweight silicones that coat the cuticle to shine and condition the hair shaft. With its lightweight formula, Salon Glaze won’t weigh your hair down like traditional shine serums. It works on all hair colors and types, and both non-colored and color-treated hair.” A full sized bottle costs $28.00.

As soon as I try it out, I’ll give you a full report and tell you if it’s worthy the investment or if you should just save your money. I have high hopes!

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