Beauty Videos
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Makeover Yourself Over For Summer With High Drama Results
I love summer beauty. You know the lightly bronzed, natural, radiant makeup and skin that is synonymous with surfers, sand and sun? I wish I could look like that year-round (but the cellulite sporting, clumpy makeup, translucent skin side of me tells another story). Even though I try my best to stay golden when I can (avoiding the sun of course) and laying off the heavy handed winter makeup, I still can’t seem to shake the unglamorous, frosty Spring version of myself as we move forward into summer.
So in search of the perfect glowing, beach look, I agreed to try Smashbox Full Exposure mascara and the Luminess Tan airbrush system for your viewing pleasure. As you can in the video above, the first step in my summer-ready makeover was improving my faux tan (with zero risk of skin cancer, age spots or other yucky results of UV rays of course). Even though I’m loving my Bare Escentuals Faux Tan which buffs on with a brush, I figured it couldn’t hurt to try an application that lets me coat my entire body with ease (including that weird middle spot on my back). But since I’ve seen enough faux-tan faux-pas’ via the likes of Ross on Friends, Ann Hathaway movies and Jessica Simpson circa 2005, I’m terrified of anything shooting self tanner at my skin with rapid speed. Luckily, Luminess Tan gave dramatic, golden results without a streak in sight, and even though it takes awhile to apply (about 30 minutes), it lasts for up to 14 days.
And while I try to lay off thick makeup during the hot weather months, I’m always looking for a dramatic, lengthening mascara that makes me appear to be naturally gorgeous (my short, spare lashes beg to differ). Smashbox’s Full Exposure Mascara was designed to elongate lashes with teeny tiny fibers and a super large brush, in addition to a special thickening formula. As long as you clean off the brush thoroughly (making sure to avoid any clumps), the enormous brush is delightfully efficient in giving baby-doll-style eyelashes so you can leave the rest of your face maintenance free.
So would the Smashbox mascara and Luminess Tan work for YOUR summer makeover? Here’s the scoop…
1. You’ll love them if you hate reapplying. If you despise reapplying mascara every time you sweat, or touching up your tanner when it’s starting to fade… you’ll dig these high end, high impact products. Both are created to go on strong, get the job done and last.
2. You’ll want them if you like high drama. If you want to feel as primped and pretty as celebrity moms (think Christina Applegate not Christina Aguilera), you’ll love the results these deliver. Whether the dark, golden tan or the false-eyelash effect of the mascara, both give professional level impact so you’re ready for the camera.
3. You’ll use them if you’re a beauty master. Let’s be honest: some of us can’t tell a compact from a concealer, or a straightener from a serum. If the thought of wielding airbrush machines and oversized mascara brushes makes you see streaks and smears in your future, save these products for someone who loves a makeup challenge.
* Speak Up: Which product would YOU want to try in a summer-ready makeover? Do you love or hate my results?
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth (And Make Your House Smell Good) In A Flash…
* Makeover Momma TV Recap of the Week:
An apple a day keeps the doctor away….but it’s also a great way to kiss up to your teacher! So what if your teacher is your mom? On this special homeschool edition of Makeover Momma TV, I share my personal experiences with homeschooling children, as well as quick and easy learning tips for all kinds of families. There is something for everyone in this special school episode…so click above to see for yourself!
To re-watch any of the videos shown on Makeover Momma TV, just view the episode (above) or access on the  Makeover Momma You Tube page.
Exclusive Offers: Weight Watchers Coffee Cake
Did you want a chance at tasting the brand new Weight Watchers Coffee Cakes? Well, you should of watched Makeover Momma TV live last night (kidding, kidding…. I think). Even though I personally eat gluten-free, these coffee cakes are quickly becoming the favorites of the gluten-full women in my family (especially my mom!) They are only 120 calories a piece, with a sweet cinnamon filling and tons of fiber to get you going in the morning. Plus, they’re perfect to satisfy a sweet tooth when you’re craving dessert (trust me, real coffee cake has many more calories inside).
But if you aren’t much of a cake person, you can go the GF route and try the variety of Weight Watchers cheese sticks. Since I have a major string cheese addiction (I could eat an entire bag in one sitting if I let myself), their mere 50 calories is a pleasant surprise. If you don’t like the “work” derived from “stringing” your cheese (personally my favorite part), you can opt for their Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese sticks instead (perfect snack for your kids, no?)
Product of the Week: Scentsy’s “Jumpin’ Jelly Bean” Smell and “Dotty” Warmer
It’s no secret that I like Scentsy. Every person who enters my house hears the same story (as if Scentsy and I are college sweethearts): “I used to hate candles until I found Scentsy. It doesn’t burn my kids, can’t start a house fire and always makes my home smell like someone cleaned it”. By the time innocent bystanders leave my abode they’re 100% Scentsy converts and find themselves mysteriously repeating the phrase: “who needs a maid when you’ve got Scentsy?”
Even if you think you’re too cool to drink the sweet-smelling Scentsy Kool-Aid, you can’t resist the latest scent of the month: Jumpin’ Jelly Bean. It won’t make your house smell like a giant Easter basket (so no worries), but the adorable “Dotty” Warmer of the Month is bright, yellow and frilly enough to make you feel like you’re about to hunt for eggs. Can you think of a better way to celebrate the spring season?
Watch Makeover Momma TV live every Tuesday (7 PM/EST and 4 PM/PT) for giveaways, tips, tricks and plenty of chat. If you have a topic suggestion or question for the show, email bailey@makeovermomma.com. If you are a brand wanting to get involved, please click here and send us an email directly.
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Refresh Your Style With A Little (Big) Black Purse
* Makeover Momma TV Recap of the Week:
Have you ever seen a live webisode and Twitter party combined? Makeover Momma TV broke new grounds this week by combining the two (equaling tons of giveaways, lots of chat and a unique live show). Jump in on the party by watching the footage above, or check out my favorite details below…
To re-watch any of the videos shown on Makeover Momma TV, just view the episode (above) or access on the  Makeover Momma You Tube page.
Product of the Week:Â Jackie Satchel
I love my Christina Satchel. I love it because it gets me noticed (I’m not above praise from strangers), helps me feel put together (a rarity when I’m covered head to toe in melted crayons and apple sauce), and helps me look polished no matter what I wear. My purse has gone with me to Las Vegas on business, to fancy meetings where I pretend to be a grown up, and even to the streets of New York during Fashion Week. So why do I need a new purse from Shop Suey Boutique? Because brown doesn’t go with everything.
Even though I love mixing various shades of brown and black together (take that old fashioned wardrobe rules), sometimes a girl just wants a sleek, classic black purse. But since there are a vastitude of black purses in the world, finding the right one can be tricky. Since I’ve never been unhappy with a Shop Suey item, I decided to go for the Jackie Satchel. It has tons of pockets for my small arsenal of mommy items (cell phone, credit cards, Elmo books), is only $58 (chump change in the world of clutches), but doesn’t blend in with all the other noir bags available. And if you already have a black purse? It comes in a variety of other colors too, including camel, beige, gray and (my personal favorite) red… who can argue with that?
* Speak Up: Which color of the Jackie Satchel would YOU choose?
Watch Makeover Momma TV live every Tuesday (7 PM/EST and 4 PM/PT) for giveaways, tips, tricks and plenty of chat. If you have a topic suggestion or question for the show, email bailey@makeovermomma.com. If you are a brand wanting to get involved, please click here and send us an email directly.
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