"BRANGELINA" STILL GOING STRONG

SO IN LOVE AND STILL GOING STRONG!
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie together forever?  Well, they are at least for now. For the latest "Brangelina" drama read this article from the Miami Herald.

The Miami Herald
Brangelina still in love
Don't always believe what the gossip mags write -- especially when they're writing about one of Hollywood's hottest couples.

According to The Associated Press, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported they were going to split. London-based lawyer Keith Schillings said in a statement that the couple had begun legal proceedings against The News of The World, a Sunday tabloid. He said the newspaper had made ``false and intrusive allegations'' when it reported Jan. 24 that Pitt and Jolie had agreed to separate, to divide assets worth $320 million and had made arrangements regarding the custody of their six children.

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code.ai - PRODUCT REVIEW

With so many women lusting after full, sexy lashes, it's no wonder that so many companies have come up with lash enhancing products.  I have tried a few products that have nourished and softened my 'brittle" lashes which made them look "better" but I have not found an "over-the-counter "product that actually increases the length and density of my lash-line.  That is until now!

FULL ASSUALT ON FLIMSY FRINGE!
I was asked by a representative at code.ai if I would try out their Lash and Brow Boosting products. I of course answered with an enthusiastic YES!  I am always looking for something to help improve my "wimpy wink"! I received a sample size of their Lash Extend Serum, Brow Boosting Shaper and Lash Extend Primer and I have been faithfully using these products as directed for approximately 4 weeks. Here are my results.
1. code.ai Lash Extend Serum.  You apply this product along your lash line in the am and pm just as you would a liquid eyeliner.  I have found that my lashes are indeed darker and my lash-line is denser and thicker. As far as longer lashes , I have noticed some improvement BUT I have only been using the product for 4 weeks (even the prescription lash enhancing products take 8-12 weeks for full results).  So, I am sure that I will have to wait a few more weeks to see to the FULL benefits from this serum. I will let you know how I make out!
2. code.ai Lash Extend Primer.  I really LOVE this product! In fact, from now on this primer will be a part of my daily makeup routine!  This is a "non-clumping",dark tinted lash primer that conditions lashes as you glide it on. You can wear this primer alone or under your fave mascara. I like to apply the primer every morning before applying my mascara for super-sexy, flirty lashes. My dinky little lashes look so much thicker and fuller since I have been using the code.ai Lash Extend Primer.
3. code.ai Brow Boosting Shaper. This product helps to "fill in the gaps" for over-plucked brows. It  helps to groom, define and hold brows in place for a beautiful, professional looking finish!

Please let me know what you think.  Till then!  B.
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HOW TO CHOOSE A MASCARA

HOW TO CHOOSE A MASCARA

They come in soooo many different shapes and sizes so, how do you know what style mascara wand works  BEST for your fringe? I found this article in Shape Magazine that breaks down the differences between the various styles of mascara wands.The article also gives great tips that will help you achieve your ideal lash-line.

Eye Makeup Tips: Mascara Brush Basics
By Rebecca Brown

Take a look at a few mascara wands and you'll see that they come in all shapes and colors--some even vibrate!
Check out these eye makeup tips to find out how the mascara
brush shapes differ and which type will play up your peepers.

Curved/Crescent Mascara Wands
If you want your eyes to pop, curling your eyelashes is key. Pick a mascara wand that's curved in the middle, place it so that it naturally cups the shape of your eye, and lightly sweep outwards.

Rubber Mascara Wands
Rubber wands are great if you want a lot of volume, because they can easily bend from root to end. "Rubber bristles flex with movement and shape the eye, unlike regular bristles, which can be stiff and hard to control," says Kimara Ahnert, a New York City-based makeup artist.

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TOTALBEAUTY.COM SHARES THEIR BEST AND WORST CELEBRITY DYE JOBS - IT'S ALL ABOUT THE HAIR, RIGHT?

Best and Worst Celebrity Dye Jobs

From Jessica Simpson to Scarlett Johansson, see who looks fab -- and who should have stayed away from the bleach

Celebrities are usually the trendsetters when it comes to beauty and fashion. In this case, they’re also the last ones to turn to for hair color inspiration. See celebs

TOTALBEAUTY.COM LISTS THE 10 MOST VAIN U.S. CITIES - CHECK THEM OUT!

The 10 Most Vain Cities

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which cities are the vainest of them all?

Vanity can be okay in small amounts, but nobody wants to live in a city where everyone is obsessed with their looks. Check out this list of the most vain cities in the U.S. -- it might just be time to cut yourself a slice of humble pie. See cities

MELIS COCOA RHASSOUL CHOCOLATE FACIAL MASQUE

MELIS COCOA RHASSOUL CHOCOLATE FACIAL MASQUE

Who says that chocolate is only for consuming?  In the spirit of Valentine's Day I have found a fun "chocolate" treat for your face. Melis Cocoa Rhassoul Chocolate Facial Masque has all the makings of a decadent beauty treatment.  This indulgent facial masque contains anti-oxidant rich dark cocoa, coconut milk and honey (yummy) for a DELICIOUS "me-time" beauty treatment (almost sounds good enough to eat!).  Simply apply the masque to your face, sit back and  relax while the coconut milk and honey hydrate and nourish your skin. This masque also contains skin-loving Rhassoul Clay which leaves skin smooth and velvety. The Melis Cocoa Rhassoul Chocolate Facial Masque loves all skin types equally including sensitive.

Please let me know what your fave "chocolate" facial treatment is.  Till then!  B.
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MELIS COCOA RHASSOUL CHOCOLATE FACIAL MASQUE

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE

In my world chocolate and Valentine's Day go hand in hand.  You just can't have one without the other! I always find that if I need a quick "pick-me-me" chocolate, even in small doses, always does the trick! Well, ladies I have found one more reason to love your Valentine's Day chocolates.  It seems that chocolate, preferably dark chocolate has some "good-for you" health benefits (someone has answered my prayers!). I have found an article that talks about the benefits of chocolate, I hope you enjoy it and wind up feeling a little less guilty after eating chocolate!

 Mountain Medicine: Heart-health benefits of dark chocolate
StoryDiscussionBy GAYLE BAINGO Mountain Medicine
Posted: Sunday, February 7, 2010 4:45 am

It's no secret that fruits, vegetables and grains provide many health benefits -- we've been told that for years. But did you know that eating chocolate, specifically dark chocolate, could benefit your heart? It's all about the flavonoids in the chocolate.

WHAT ARE FLAVONOIDS?
Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds found in plant-based foods. They can be found in a wide array of foods and beverages such as cranberries, apples, peanuts, chocolate, onions, tea and red wine. There are more than 4,000 combinations of flavonoids.

HAVE YOU HAD YOUR FLAVONOIDS TODAY?
Flavonoids provide important protective benefits to plants, such as repairing damage and shielding from environmental toxins. When we consume plant-based foods rich in flavonoids -- like dark chocolate -- it appears that we also benefit from this "antioxidant" power.

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