Clinique : New Free Gift With Purchase from Trina Turk at Nordstroms

“I’ve created a vibrant, floral cosmetics bag and paired it with must-have skin care and makeup

essentials from Clinique in one great gift. The shades go great with just about any daytime outfit and together it makes the perfect summer-time accessory.”—Trina Turk

May 20 through June 9, Clinique counters at Nordstrom stores nationwide (and nordstrom.com) are offering this supes gorge Trina Turk for Clinique Gift FREE with any purchase of $25 or more.

This gift bag is packed with some of my fave Clinique essentials:

• Exclusive Trina Turk for Clinique Cosmetics Bag
• Lash Doubling Mascara in black (A BBJ fave)
  
• Different Lipstick in Tenderheart (my very first lipstick shade! It looks good on EVERYONE)
  
• Blushwear Cream Stick in Rosy Blush (a new BBJ fave!)
  
• Superfit Makeup (choose from three shades)
• Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
• Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Sunburst
• Take The Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes & Lips

Trina Turk for Clinique Gift is available exclusively at Clinique counters at Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at nordstrom.com


Source: Beauty Blogging Junkie

Juice Your Looks

" A diet rich in vitamin C and linoleic acid (a fatty acid found in many vegtable oils) can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dryness and thinning skin, according to a study"

Source: Fitness Magazine

Get Your Head Examined

" Melanomas found on your scalp or neck almost double your risk of dying compared with those detected elsewhere on the body, report researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Because they're often hidden by hair, malignant moles and other skin abnormalities are typically detected too late for treatment to be effective. "

Source: Fitness Magazine
Picture: www.ABC.com

Road ID Personal Identification Gear...

I was just looking at Beauty & Fitness Blog and was reading a post about the Road ID bracelet. Basically if you are a runner, hiker, biker, etc. like me this could one day save your life!

"The Wrist ID is the perfect piece of gear for every athlete. You can have it engraved with your emergency contact information which would make it extremely useful in an emergency situation, because accidents happen!"

A few weeks back I went running with a friend of mine and noticed she had this same bracelet. She is an avid runner and felt this was a must for her!

It’s available in six colors, black, blue, yellow, pink, purple, and red. And it's only $19.99! The bracelet has two 3M reflective stripes to enhance your visibility at night. Road ID also now offers interactive Road ID's where you can set up an online profile to fit all of your emergency information.

I will definitely be purchasing one soon...the big question is what color???

Click here to check out Road ID's website for more info.... Road ID

Road to Healthy Skin Tour...

The Skin Cancer Foundation is putting on a Road to Healthy Skin Tour! It kicks off in early April and runs through the Fall. I know I'm going to try and catch them when they are in my area! I am in desperate need of a skin check! And it's free!

"The Skin Cancer Foundation's Road to Healthy Skin Tour presented by AVEENO® and Rite Aid -- which provides free full body skin cancer screenings and the latest skin cancer information -- will hit the road again this April. The tour will resume its course across the country making 80 stops at a variety of locations including participating Rite Aid stores. Although skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, it is also one of the most preventable and, when detected early, treatable forms of cancer. Yet, more than 10,000 people in the US die from skin cancer every year. “Many people don’t know that they should get a yearly skin exam. The goal of this tour is to educate the public about skin cancer and encourage people to schedule regular skin screenings,” said Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “Caught in the early stages, skin cancer is almost always curable.” "

Click here to see scheduled dates... Road to Healthy Skin Tour Dates

Fashion Police...

I might have to make these Fashion Police pictures a regular thing...
I mean come on... Madonna, OK I except this from her but Rhianna she really surprised me here! Madonna what is with that hat!! And Rhianna seriously that tuxedo thing and those sleeves!!!

Source of pictures: Eonline

What your lip balm says about you...

Hmmm this is very interesting...

Research shows that people with similar personalities prefer the same lip balm flavor

"Because personality and sense of smell develop at the same time, the scents and flavors we're drawn to could become tied to what makes us tick emotionally, says Alan Hirsch, M. D., neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. Here's what your lip balm choices reveal about you:

Melon: The life of the party, you crave novelty.

Berry: Driven, a natural-born leader, charming.

Cherry: Hardworking and conscientious; a perfectionist.

Raspberry: Intelligent, success-oriented, and comfortable in any social situation.

Tropical: Adventurous and nonconforming; loved by many.

Strawberry-Banana: Reserved, logical, and intuitive. A team player "

Wait but I like them all!! What does that mean...I guess either I'm crazy or I'm just all these things wrapped into one sweet little thing...lol :)

Source: Women's Health Magazine Blog

Why TV can make you Fat

"You already know you chow more while ­watching House, but eating in front of the TV also makes you snack more later, a study in the journal Appetite reports.

Female volunteers ate lunch one day while watching the tube and one day away from it. When offered cookies several hours after each meal, the women ate 20 percent more post–telly session.

TV watching may cause you to space about what you ate, leading to overeating, says lead study author Suzanne Higgs, Ph.D., of the University of Birmingham in England.

Can't avoid distractions? Snap a cell photo of your meal and refer to it before you slip into snack mode."

Source: Women's Health Blog

13 Must Have Mothers Day Gifts

For the Mom to Be
Pregnancy Pampering Collection by Belli Skin Care, $38.99

For the New Mom
Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy "Gift of Relaxation" kit, $35

For the Fragrance Fanatic
Calvin Klein Euphoria (If you spend $70 or more on Euphoria at Macy's you can send your mom an orchid from Calyx flowers for FREE!)

For the Skin Obsessed
DERMAdoctor Skin Basics Kit, $80

For the Makeup Maven
E.L.F. Gift Pack $25

For the Hair Obsessed
Osmotics FNS Follicle Nutrient 3-Step System, $93.50

For the Body-Care loving Mom
Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Guilt Free Body Treats, $30

For the High Tech Mom
Clarisonic Skin Care System, $195

For the Low Maintenance Mom
The Boscia Normal to Dry Kit, $45

For the "Earth Momma"
Boxed Body Scrub Gift Set by 100% Pure, $35

For the Sporty Mom
Mission Skincare's Deluxe Bundle Kit, $49.99

For the Picky Mom
E.L.F. Custom Kit, prices vary but you can select all the products and the make up bag to put them all in!

So what are you going to get your mom???

To get more details on these products and see more must have buys for Mom check out the article on Total Beauty... 13 Must Have Buys For Mom

Jordana Brewster exercise tips...

Jordana Brewster has a smoking hot body if you don't believe me check her out in the new Fast and Furious movie! Here are her tips on staying fit...

She does cardio six days a week, with weight resistance in between. She also works with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak three times a week. She says she used to love to run, but since it hurts her knees she can’t do it anymore. So what’s just as effective? Putting the treadmill at an incline of 12 and climbing for 30 to 40 minutes.

She also believes in eating healthy six days a week. Then one day a week, she eats whatever she wants. For her that usually involves frozen yogurt with brownies on top.

And her advice to those of us who hate working out, take your brain somewhere else. She likes to watch Keeping up with the Kardashian’s as she works out. Anything to keep your mind off what you’re doing.

Source: Women's Health

Top 20 Beauty Do's and Don'ts (in two words or less)

There is no better time than the present to make sure your beauty routine is on track...

1. DON’T Fight Curls

2. DON’T Squeeze It

3. DO Use SPF

4. DO Blend Makeup

5. DON’T Tan

6. DO Exfoliate Weekly

7. DON’T Clump Lashes

8. DO Trim Regularly

9. DON’T Cover Freckles

10. DO Sleep Enough

11. DON’T Share Makeup

12. DO Curl Lashes

13. DON’T Pick Polish

14. DO Experiment

15. DON’T Over-bronze

16. DO Spritz Lightly

17. DON’T Over-pluck

18. DO Shape Brows

19. DON’T Over-anything

20. DO Be Confident

Source: Glamour Magazine

Free Gifts from Sephora...

Sephora has some great free gifts right now get them why you can!!

Swine Flu...

So by now everyone has heard of the swine flu which is so far has effected around 150 people. We all know that the media hypes up everything they can get their hands on. But what most of us don't know is that the regular common flu kills thousands of people every year! Of course there is cause for concern with the "swine flu" because it is the unknown but no need to panic at this time. Here are some tips to keep your immune system strong and hopefully keep that swine flu and any flu for that matter away!

• Wash your hand with anti bacteria soap for at least 20 seconds often through out the day!
• Keep Anti bacterial hand gel handy
• Take vitamin C daily
• Take a daily echinacea vitamin (these can be found at any drug store or health food store)
• Make sure to catch up on your zzz's. Lack of sleep can leave you with a weak immune system. (Adults should have between 7-9 hrs of sleep a night)
• Try and keep stress levels down. ( take deep breaths if you are feeling stressed! Yoga is always a GREAT stress reliever!)
• Exercise! Not only a great de-stresser but also helps boost your immune system!

(Picture is from an email that was forwarded to me)

D-Stress

"Getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D can decrease your risk of developing a stress fracture by 20%. Active women should strive for 1,000 IU of D and 2,000 milligrams of calcium daily to keep their bones strong, experts say."

(*Fitness magazine, may issue)

Stress fractures can be a real pain!! They usually occur in athletes from unusual or repeated stress on weight bearing bones such as the tibia in your leg or your foot.

An old friend of mine who played soccer in college had one due to extensive practices and constant long distance running. He spent the last 3-4 weeks of his freshman season in a "boot" to heal the stress fracture.

Fashion Police...

Now even though I am a bit of a celebrity gossip addict I don't usually post anything on here gossip related but... I just couldn't resist this...check out Beyonce's outfit!!! I thought she had better style than this!!

I found this picture on www.eonline.com on their front page under the Fashion Police section.

Wow she looks more like the rapper MIA or Madonna in the 80's than the self proclaimed Queen B or Sasha Fierce!

I really hope this style doesn't catch on!