RSSArchive for January 2008
10 STEPS TO 1 GREAT MASCARA
January 31, 2008
Mascara on a beautiful eye.
No brand loyalty
I have never bought the same mascara twice until I found the one at the bottom of this page. None of them were ever good enough.
You don’t need to spend a lot of money on mascara. This is not an expense others notice. Think of your friends – [...]
PRODUCT REVIEW : MAC N COLLECTION MAKEUP
January 27, 2008
I’m always excited to see a neutral color collection. These are the most flattering colors and the hardest to find, lost in a sea of shine and unnatural color. Neutral makeup colors include any color already on the face, so the range of shades available are browns, pinks, peach to tan, burgundy-brown, and black.
Even companies [...]
BOOK REVIEW : DON’T GO TO THE COSMETICS COUNTER WITHOUT ME, PART 2
January 24, 2008
You can find Part 1 of the review for this book here.
By the B’s, I’m angry
I’m not angry at the exaggerated claims. I’m used to ignoring that.
I’m not angry at the inflated prices. If you agree to take the saleswoman’s word, without accessing this totally available information, it’s your own fault.
I am infuriated at [...]
STRENGTH FROM TRAGEDY
January 21, 2008
Most of us experience a horrifying misfortune or heartbreak at some time. Divorce, death, illness, or bankruptcy are life-changing events. Is there a way of dealing with them with a view to coming out stronger on the other side?
Two years ago, our family farm suffered a major setback. This was due to a string of [...]
BOOK REVIEW : DON’T GO TO THE COSMETICS COUNTER WITHOUT ME, 7th ed, PART 1
January 20, 2008
When Paula Begoun published the last edition of this book in 2002, she said it would be the last time. I tell you truthfully that my heart skipped a few beats when I read that. Thank heavens, she changed her mind.
If we ever meet, I’m going to take her out for salad, dessert, and Diet [...]
10 WRONG WAYS TO USE SHIMMER IN MAKEUP
January 18, 2008
Shimmer in products is one of the top 3 beauty mistakes that women make. It’s not entirely our fault, since over half of what’s out there has a shimmer in it. It sure looks nicer in the container that the flat matte choice does. Once it’s on your face, it can make your worst feature [...]
Read moreDON’T GO TO THE COSMETICS COUNTER WITHOUT ME, 7TH ed : IN STORES NOW
January 14, 2008
No more lies
Are you tired of buying jars of face cream, tired of the feeling of hope as you hand over your cash that some really noticeable change will take place, only to admit 3 months later that nothing happened, or maybe you didn’t even finish it all?
OK, maybe it smelled nice and felt good [...]
TURBOJAM:IF YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO WORK OUT
January 12, 2008
It’s one of those days when you would rather eat twigs than work out. Your muscles hurt from yesterday’s session. You didn’t sleep well. Work was tough, the kids were tougher. It’s not technically your day off but you really can’t face it today.
Here’s your answer : Chalene Johnson.
Chalene Johnson
Chalene is the instructor for the [...]
THE HEALTHIEST BEAN SOUP
January 8, 2008
The holidays are over and everyone’s pants are too tight. We’ve just spent 2 weeks in the company of food that glues itself to you if you just look at it.
Here’s a soup that does the opposite. You can eat a big bowl every day and still lose fat. You will also lose the water [...]
THE ABUSE OF PERMISSION MARKETING
January 6, 2008
What is permission marketing?
Seth Godin, hero to many, god to some, has written 7 books about what marketing looks like today and how it will change. Here he is on the cover of his most recent book.
Seth Godin on the cover of his latest book
If you have any interest in marketing, or you have [...]
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