SkINcArE????????? WhaT tO do

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I love this video and wanted to share it with my readers.  I always stress the importance of skincare.  It was my grandmother who first told me the secret to looking young later in life.   She always cleansed her skin and used moisturizer daily.  The other advice she gave me that was of great importance as well was never to go to bed with your makeup on.  This one act alone will save you years off the face.
I was told that going to bed with makeup on can age the skin by 10 years!!!!!! WOW just think 10 years can be taken off you face just by following simple steps 1. cleanse morning and night.  2. moisturize morning and night.
Today we have so many products to choose from for this so just do your homework and find what works for YOU.  My grandmother used Ponds cold cream and vasaline and nothing else.  At the age of 104 she had barely any wrinkles at all.
Remember YOU only get ONE face, so treat it well.

Cleanse well my friend,

MeChelle

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NUDE the DIVA way.

"THE NUDE DIVA"

Be sure to stop by and check out the "NEW NUDES", lipsticks and  lipglaze colors.  (4) four beautiful new shades and (7) seven new lipglaze colors that are creamy and shiney.  The (4) colors of lipstick colors are:  casino, jealous, dolce, halo (model is wearing dolce).   Lipsticks are enriched with vitamin E which has soothing and healing properties. 

                   

Lip Glaze colors are:  patty cakes, cat calls, oh jessica, peekaboo, fly away, doll, sweetie pie,. a hi shine glaze developed for women who do not want a tacky feel. This formula is more "slippery". Glides on sheer and glossy.

 

MeChelle

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Hello everyone, Okay I came across this test and thought it was great, and as usual I love to share with my readers awesome information that I receive.  So the questionaire is just a tool to get you to thinking about what type of style you are or have a tendency to be.  Please take it and have fun.  Maybe you will discover something about yourself you did not know or you may think that you liked something but you find you really don't. Enjoy,

Are you a sultry sex siren, a laid-back beach babe, or an elegant glamour girl? Take this quiz to find your beauty icon — and the decade where your sense of style fits!



~ 1 of 8 ~

1. You're often told your most attractive feature is:









Your unique sense of style and ability to make any trend your own.





Your megawatt smile and boisterous laugh.





Your sexy doe eyes.





Your effortless sense of style and grace.





Your clean-cut good looks and outgoing nature.
~ 2 of 8 ~


2. You feel most confident when you are wearing:









A totally original (and sometimes out there) look you've pulled together from what's in your closet.





A stylish, curve-hugging ensemble.





An eye-catching swimsuit with beach-sexy hair.





Anything that exudes elegance — whether it's a party dress or cigarette pants and a cardigan.





It depends — you can go from a sophisticated dress and heels one day to donning sneakers and jeans the next.

3. Your favorite hair style is:

Tousled, undone waves.

































A sophisticated updo or short pixie cut.

































One that changes monthly! You'll try anything once, even streaks of bold color.

































Sculpted with lots of volume.

































A head full of wild curls.









~ 4 of 8 ~











4. When shopping for shoes, you find yourself gravitating toward:

Any shoe with an interesting feature: a rhinestone ornament, a peep toe, or some alligator fabric. It's all in the details.

































A sexy pair of thigh-high leather boots (or, hey, even combat boots!).

































Heels — the higher the better! Comfort takes a backseat to style.

































Timeless staples you can get lots of wear out of, like classic pumps or Converse sneakers.

































Summery sandals or flats — you like looking pretty yet casual.



5. Your jewelry box holds:

Your favorite watch, diamond studs, and a few delicate gold chains.

































Big hoop earrings, studded leather bracelets, and necklaces of all colors and sizes. You love to accessorize!

































Not much — just a few treasured pieces you've collected over the years

































Anything jewel-encrusted — from cocktail rings to necklaces to bracelets.

































Strand after strand of luxurious pearls.









Which of the following describes the contents of your makeup bag?

All the latest products from your favorite cosmetic counter — you never leave the house without a full face of superglam makeup!

































Select items from the same luxe makeup and skin-care line you've used for years.

What makeup bag? You usually wear nothing but a bit of moisturizer with SPF.

Many, many colors and varieties of mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, and lip color. Any beauty trend that comes along, you'll usually try it at least once.

































Just the basics — concealer, mascara, and a touch of lip gloss.





~ 8 of 8 ~









8. On a dream dinner date, you're at a candlelit table for two. You'd hope to be with:

A chivalrous, handsome gentleman who oozes integrity.

































An intense, athletic man with a mysterious personality and killer good looks.

































A suave, sophisticated, and sexy European lover.

































A laid-back family man who is crazy about you.

































Your lovable longtime partner who still has your heart.









Okay so I took the test and the this is what my results were. Although I do agree with some of it I can say that I would never have put myself in the catagory with Madonna by no means. But it was fun anyway. Hope you enjoyed the thought provoking questions. Me

You're Madonna
what??????????











1980s style chameleon who pushes the envelope









Unconventional and stylishly confident, you’re a beauty trendsetter whom others are captivated by. Though she’s just as relevant today, Madonna’s flashy rocker-chic look is synonymous with the 80s, and like her, you’re anything but boring. You love to experiment with makeup, hair, and fashion, and everyone knows it. Those around you see you as daring and seductive, but you back up your looks with magnetism, brains, and plenty of ambition. Others can’t wait to see what look you’ll pull off next — and you enjoy keeping them guessing.

Modern-day kindred spirits include Rihanna, Chloë Sevigny, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, and Pink.

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I received this article from one of my fashion sources and I decided to share.  The article is about wearing Black fingernail polish, which believe it or not, I do happen to like the look.  I am not especially fond of the look in the article but I did see an article with another model and her nails where short and square and she had black nail polish on it look very nice.

Of course I realize that the color black on the nails is not everyones cup of tea, and when we think of black nails we automatically think Goth.  But it actually can look very classy and elegant if done correctly and worn at a length that is short.  So if you have never tried this look maybe your should, my moto is nothing ventured nothing gained. Enjoy the article.

The truth is that it is a trend that I like, and favors me most of the time, but you have to be careful. It is a look that can be super elegant, but if you're not careful, it could be the opposite.



So in today's tip I will tell you some secrets so that you don't make any mistakes:



Wear your nails short and well filed.

If you have small hands, file your nails long to make the fingers appear finer.

If you are wearing dark nails, make sure that they are always impeccable; there is nothing less glamorous than wearing broken nails, especially if they are dark because it will be more noticeable.

Also dark matte colors, they favor less than the ones that are glossy, (you can apply a gloss layer on top).

Always apply nail protector, because dark colors can get your nails dirty.

If you are using dark nail polish, go changing the style with a lighter varnish, and let your nails rest a couple days per week

MeChelle

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OKay my favorite site and personal shoppers for my shoes are having a great thing going this month.  This is Womens Healthy Heart Month, and they are offering us a choice of a RED SHOE so we can contribute to the CAUSE and still look beautiful.
I you have not started this program YOU SHOULD.  First you will love having little packages delivered to you every month, it is like Christmas monthly, or if you choose not to have a shoe that month then you don't have to   But really I want us to be aware as women of our heart and its health and how important it is to take care of it.

I am encluding several articles on this issue and I know you will leave this article after reading it having a better knowledge of a HEALTHY HEART STYLE!  Enjoy,









Welcome to ShoeDazzle! I am thrilled to be part of the founding team of this new and exciting venture.



As many of you may know, I have been a celebrity stylist for years and I have always felt that everyone could use a stylist to keep up with trends and fashion. I love fashion. Wearing the perfect outfit makes every woman feel special. I want every woman, not just celebrities, to feel as if she is getting red carpet treatment. That's why I started ShoeDazzle.



We all know that women can buy shoes anywhere, but unless you walk into a high-priced boutique on Rodeo Drive, you won't get any personal attention. What’s more, buying shoes online at “mega-stores” is like shopping 10,000 different styles with no help, no advice and zero personalized service.



ShoeDazzle is different. We strive to help you look fantastic! Our team of celebrity fashion stylists chooses shoes for you every month based on your personal style. It's like walking into a high-end boutique where you actually get personalized recommendations, while getting a great value for beautiful shoes!




So, please try us out. I am sure you will share my excitement when your first pair of shoes arrives at your door. We can't wait to pick out shoes for you! It's so much fun and what better way to feel fantastic about yourself than letting us pamper you?

ShoeDazzle was started by top fashion stylists and has a panel of style experts to provide recommendations to you.

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, is the nation's only patient advocacy organization serving the 42 million American women living with or at risk for heart disease.



By purchasing the Wynn and donating to WomenHeart, you are supporting their mission – to provide education, support and hope to millions of women, and to ensure that every woman has access to prevention, early detection, and proper treatment. To get your free women's heart health action kit, visit www.womenheart.org/kit.

ShoeDazzle is proud to be a part of NutriSystem and WomenHeart's Getting Red Dress Ready Campaign. To learn more about the campaign, visit www.womenheart.org.

Do any of the following pertain to you?



Family History of Heart Disease?

Age – 55 or older?

Race/Ethnicity – African American, Hispanic or Native American?

High Blood Pressure?

High Cholesterol?

Diabetes?

Smoking?

Overweight?

If so, you may be at risk for heart disease. Do you know your numbers?

Shedding in Winter

Shedding YOUR brown spots
Tuesday January 12, 2010

It is very important for us to keep our skin covered even during the winter months.  The more melanin in the skin the less sun damaged but there is sun damage non the less if we don't take of ourselves with sunscreen.  For our fairer sisters it is really important to have sunscreen even in our makeup that we wear on our face.  DivaGlam Cosmetics Mineral Cosmetics has sunscreen in it and you want to make sure to use extra sunscreen for your skin type.

The following is an article that I came across and I felt that my readers would learn alot of information about sunspots and skin, the treatment and causes of brown spots.  Please feel free to comment and let us know what you think of the article and how helpful it was for you.  Enjoy

Shedding Your (Brown) Spots in Winter

When your arms and legs are pasty winter white, any brown spots or discolorations really stand out. Luckily, this is also the best time of year to do skin treatments to remove them — because you're more likely to be wearing long sleeves and pants that can hide any crusts and scabs while you heal. Here are some of the ways I treat brown spots in my office:



Liquid nitrogen is a tried-and-true method of removing brown spots and harmless raised growths on the arms and legs. Using a canister that looks like a spray gun, I squirt the cold nitrogen through a nozzle. This freezes the growth or spot but leaves the normal skin around it untouched. It stings for a few seconds, then the treated area bubbles up into a red welt. Within a day or two the welt goes down and turns into a dark scab, similar to the kind you'd get if you burned yourself on a curling iron or stove burner. Scabs on the arms may take a week to fall off; scabs on the legs can take two weeks or longer.

Laser treatments can help fade brown spots. Certain lasers are designed to target the skin's melanin pigment and break it up. In general, smaller, darker spots (especially those on the backs of the hands) respond better than lighter, larger ones because there is more pigment to interact with the laser. Each pulse of the laser feels like a hot pinprick, then the areas turn red for a few days; any crusting that forms falls off in about a week. You'll get the best results if you're not tan.



Chemical peels can help remove sun damage and spots caused by sun exposure. For individual spots, I dab the chemical peel solution onto each spot. They typically crust within a week and may take two weeks to peel off.



Don't forget sunscreen. Even in the middle of winter, harmful UV rays can pass through your car windows and through the glass window of your home or office. If you do undergo any of these skin treatments, be sure to keep the treated areas covered up — freshly lasered or peeled skin can heal even darker than before if it's exposed to the sun while it's healing

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Exercise done the SKECHERS WAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE.  I just want to say that during this time of year many of us begin to think about our lives and what we did this year and what we would like to do in the coming New Year, Well I am no different than you.

For Christmas my husband got me the Skechers tennis shoes.  When you walk you can lose weight and strenghten back muscles, tone leg calfs, help to correct posture etc.  I got them and was happy to do so because like most of you I want to lose a few pounds in the coming year.  So with that said I began my journey to health with these shoes.



Shape-Ups are designed to:



•Promote weight loss

•Strengthen the back

•Firm calf and buttock muscles

•Reduce cellulite and tone your thighs

•Increase cardiovascular health

•Improve posture
 

The first day I wore them I must have worn them for tooooooo long because I started to complain to my daughter that my back was hurting and then she reminded me that you are suppose to break the shoes in and wear them a little at a time until you get use to walking the correct way.  Needless to say when I got home I took them off, but I will say that I do feel a difference in my back and stomach muscles, which is great because if you are anything like me I hate to exercise, and will not go to a Gym for all to see me!

This was my second day wearing them and I did not walk as much in them as the first day but I love them. 

So if you are out there and thought about getting a pair and you are anything like me and hate the idea of a gym or any kind of scheduled exercise, try these shoes.  Of course they will never take the place of regular scheduled exercise but at least as you go about your regular day you can make a difference in your body.

Until next time then,  Stay DIVA-licious.......

MeChelle

The DIVA LOOK of the 40's & 50's

This makeup look is inspired by the 40s and 50s, bringing a very sophisticated and glamorous look. Those decades stood out for their sophisticated image of extreme femininity: immaculate complexions, deep eyes and looks, and very red lips. This look will suit all of you, so read on.

Skin

Complexion is key to this season's makeup. To create a clear complexion we must achieve a uniform surface without weighing the skin down with make up. The face must look as natural as possible. Caribbean tans and bright red cheeks are out. This season brings a healthy look, fresh healthy-looking faces. Choose the foundation closest to your skin color. The market offers a huge variety. Perfect Touch by Yves Saint Laurent is a very light foundation that offers amazing results. Its format, with a brush applicator, keeps you from getting dirty fingers. You won't need to use sponges again. Another option is Perfectly Real makeup in Shade by Clinique.  Or don't forget DivaGlam Cosmetics as well.

Eyes

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Eyes are the focus of makeup - catty looks that create an almond-shape effect. Colors don't follow the trend of the 40s and 50s. You can choose the ones which suit you best, but keep in mind that this season we'll be seeing a lot of dark or navy blue, coffee, ochre, and browns in general. Remember to finish off your eyes' look and almond shape with a touch of black. Eyeliner is a strong trend this year. Automatic Eyeliner by Yves Saint Laurent is a good choice. Its incredible precision will make it your perfect ally for the season.

Add mystery to your eyes



To add mystery and glamour to your eyes, you mustn't forget to apply mascara. Choose the one that suits your style best. Black is an all-time favorite, but dark blue is also a good option this season.

Lips



This season's lips come in strong colors. Red tones are a fury, together with the whole range of plum, raspberry and Bordeaux colors. Don't forget to treat them before applying makeup. Remember that firm healthy skin will really improve the way their look. Don't forget to apply lip liner to keep the lipstick from smearing. This season's tones are dark or very defined, so your stroke must be perfect. The shape you give is up to you but a Cupid's bow will make your lips look very sensual.

Nails

When it comes to nails you must choose between two opposites: either bare or dark colored. The latest trend is wearing light colors, white or nearly transparent on your fingernails and black, red, Bordeaux or another very dark color on your toenails. This will create a contrast, giving you a very modern look. Try it out and you'll see how great it looks.

I hope you put this advice into practice so that this coming season your look will be more glamorous than ever.

MeChelle

Eyebrows (sisters not twins)

Okay since I have had many requests for instructions on how to create great eyebrows I decided to write this article.

To show you how important the eyebrows are let me bring to mind two famous people and then let you decide. First one is Whippie Goldberg, when I think of Whippie I think little or no eyebrows at all and notice how her eyes just seem to go into the hair line. Second one is Brooke Shields, When I think of Brooke I see big bushy eyebrows that actually made her famous. So with that said, you can see eyebrows ARE IMPORTANT. Lets begin.

There are a few items needed to create the eyebrow that is perfect for your face.

1. Shape is important, how to ackcomplish this is a simple process but one that does take practice.  Remember 3 key points as pointed out in the illustrastion.

2.  Now we are going to get rid of all the hair that is outside of the points that you have drawn.  Now there are several methods that you can ackomplish this.  I am going to mention the popular ones, actually the only ones that I know of as of the writing of this article.  A.  First is the tweezer method.  Please rememeber we tweeze the eyes not pluck,  (you pluck a chicken, you tweeze the eyebrows).   B.  Waxing is the next most popular method.  This is a good method but is often followed by tweezing some stray hairs that was not gotten by the wax.

C.  The third method, and the one I personally highly recommend is Threading.  Threading comes to us from India.  At first I was reluctant to try it but after my first trip to the chair I was hooked.  There is usually no need to tweeze after the process and it is very clean and smooth after you are finished.  The thread is so percise that you actually don't need much else done to your brows after except to fill in with your eyebrow color. 

3.  Now just a few tools of the trade.  It is possible to get a great eyebrow at home all you need are a few items to help you to create the brow of your choice.  Yes you can change the shape of your brow yourself to compliment your face shape.  Here are the tools.  A.  Eyebrow kit

B.  Eyebrow forms.  These allow you to create any shape that you desire for your face

It is not the hardest thing to create the perfect eyebrow, it just takes practice and time to get to know what looks good on you and what is the shape that will compliment your facial structure.  When in doubt, please don't hesitate to seek out a professional and have them done.  It will be well worth it in the long run.

Have a DIVAlicious Day,

MeChelle