Get the Look - Girl Next Door!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZqo9Oh_m7cPcj6a7pKlvQYtUZyVzRdjAzlCnUSwel-uwTb6oyxhRziRhg5VC11WQmeU2_M34_Uj5Fk6M8wVudHHfcWkj2eUe6DkmQgUuqY09yw3LBQ3InvxteEaD2AXXquNSGndPyHA/s1600-h/zoe.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373167373359489794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZqo9Oh_m7cPcj6a7pKlvQYtUZyVzRdjAzlCnUSwel-uwTb6oyxhRziRhg5VC11WQmeU2_M34_Uj5Fk6M8wVudHHfcWkj2eUe6DkmQgUuqY09yw3LBQ3InvxteEaD2AXXquNSGndPyHA/s400/zoe.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">This <b><i>Pro</i></b> is a lover of old black and white movies from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Who doesn’t love the glitz and glamour of <i>Greta</i> <i>Garbo</i>, <i>Betty</i> <i>Davis</i>, <i>Joan</i> <i>Crawford</i>, <i>Sophia</i> <i>Loren</i> or <i>Vivian</i> <i>Leigh</i>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>But, my favorite is the innocence of characters created by actresses such a <i>Judy</i><i> Garland</i> (<i>Wizard</i> <i>of</i> <i>Oz</i>), <i>Joan</i> <i>Fontaine</i> (<i>Rebecca</i>), <i>Jean</i> <i>Parker</i> (<i>Little</i> <i>Women</i>), <i>Grace</i> <i>Kelly</i> (<i>The Country Girl</i>) <i>Lena</i> <i>Horne</i> (<i>Stormy Weather</i>) and <i>Debbie</i> <i>Reynolds</i> (<i>Singing in the Rain</i>).</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373167790591058674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEt47qjBaOaGqTX0tRpg_ADhjA4UhyD2iz10sao-yQ1g_St7VbiZLFZ8RBZWyoQ80uuYSrTZ-huPxMQCS8-9mXOm3H_i5sRDND4QsI3Oadh4nNHgVMN0VHfL9Ta369F-tf4auMcGFkF4/s320/kelly-grace-photo-grace-kelly-6231551.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373167799241782306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKq0t3CSzH3hK2q8Eek8EgeeNsh0145n9lv-rhCtbFognmN5bzv4HxmwKi3l0xcs2nUI-WixZq3GGxvA453uv0PkBPap5FYKU_xWcwmyIcukjAPjx5Q7nxWePnl2NmT7gWbrlzf1drzw/s320/lenahorne.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373167786254802274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe8mMnkva78AvIuJ6DNgfPr_dolMHyMeGGlmE_lAgj1znjqr3oDZtpP4RGYMkuomoJy2c5ZDWFGr8qv5jl1l7CdoNn__ahAnhDVDqz_UvrwvWH0RuLIWvVvCSYylAXWOYxsfyFdvae4GU/s320/DR01.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">The classic <i>“girl next door”</i> look has been created <i>and</i> recreated over and over again throughout movie making history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>Sissy</i> <i>Spacek</i>, <i>Cybill</i> <i>Shepherd</i> and <i>Farrah</i> <i>Fawcett</i> had the <i>“all-American”</i> face and today actresses such as <i>Zooey Deschanel</i>, <i>Anne Hathaway</i>, <i>Zoe</i><i> Saldana</i>, <i>Reese Witherspoon</i>, <i>Gong Li</i>, <i>Jessica Alba</i> and <i>America Ferrera</i> are considered the quintessential <i>“girl next door,”</i> but with a modern, sexy twist!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373168742902953266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWuvuZcC2fzyY3X-Pq2_e3Nu5pWhnO1Y-x15a8VtiG6QwBnWtx2rM-hvBLpfnfEdWNDiwBSIou3EN8hDzNgm8EicxaG7Ou3AQUaPxRkySxiH3RB3ia4L42M1Ap6OkS3kNTFdJgRWrJLc/s320/FarrahFawcett_LogansRun.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373168761213135970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoCFIURu_GeaDRawEX0qskaeNxEUZ4t8UjO5mrB5VTiDcPgSXESvBVopNiRlegFs4cEpPca0ECMsBExF4j2_ZoN8EJ9NEDqYTiUt22A_rMdvuWHWeS3TCp8kKntIATx0S2ZbG4ufYyS0/s320/america_ferrera.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373168745778661602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_-968-X-Dh6jioD7twMd02x3F4qxkTUzkbjZFSKTUta8C64aFuhioKpapZiX214dW6NHh14023d6IewPmUHyQgifRnegguJy4UsCc0uQyr498lpdUwtR3XPK4_NF902IyVu7fX0gTok/s320/Gong+Li.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373168731853483138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEK7XracVsP1KClM7FNnJSC9FB-f9WIEsStarstUzAGgWyyeqgmWpoz92h8uelJhqgzg60F0I62hNOYziRX6WfhnAOJ3UTrBhEU2lvaxfn0bFfMct1K_PPKH3aut13GNIuWr3_2y3FXcY/s320/zooey-deschanel2.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373168752501120546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDS2DtMRfTPgQMd1v7JutdvGEHfFlgn1zc47tgUxfPLG7o7S7-MSc7-g2oBbF4oPGIJVQ3IjUIvIzFdNxqdNsHvKBGOl-vDW1_2_bwSkJasJzT2M0CByp0iVElzhdRbibQX_zfYuAI4eQ/s320/Jessica_Alba.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Back in the glory days of Hollywood, studios would <i>“groom”</i> starlets to fit a certain <i>“type.”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>For instance, <i>Judy</i> <i>Garland</i>, who was born Frances Ethel Gumm in 1922, was signed on to an <i>extremely</i> long-term contract with <i>MGM</i> at the tender age of 13.</p><p class="MsoNormal">She was older than most traditional child stars, but the studio knew that <i>Judy</i> was going to be their big money-maker and they were right!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>“Raised”</i> properly and photographed in a certain light with hair, makeup and wardrobe befitting a young, innocent girl, the studio marketed her image to the world and reaped a huge profit in return!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373169747043416610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uQv4dsnZS3aZqHzX9hsR3Vw3vthiy2WAu-h5zMDIPIgEdhGE_MvkiFJuHE-ds1lw8Zn3V8XCubjskKd3X2h085Z3xKmuErheeP-t7vQ_2KiWfPHC2KgtfI7fGB_owvvLTxqqyjz0MoQ/s320/postcards_garland_450.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">But, did you know that <i>Judy</i> literally <i>“lived”</i> on the MGM Studio lot most of her young life?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Attending school with <i>Elizabeth</i> <i>Taylor</i>, <i>Ava</i> <i>Gardner</i> and <i>Lana</i> <i>Turner</i> and growing up on a sound stage exacerbated her insecurities to the point where she was forced to wear caps on her teeth and rubberized disks to reshape her nose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I guess it didn’t help that the Studio Chief, the famous <i>Louis B. Mayor</i>, nicknamed her <i>“the little hunchback!”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She was <i>“cute”</i> and her looks did not exemplify a glamorous persona.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She was a tiny little <i>“girl”</i> at 4 feet 11 inches, but had a voice as tall as a mountain!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Fast forward to the 1960’s when a gorgeous blonde beauty born <i>Cybill Lynne Shepard</i> beacame a <i>“star”</i> by appearing in <i>The Last Picture Show</i> as Jacy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She captivated our hearts and sky rocketed as a model when the trend changed from Twiggy-type waifs to more curvy <i>“real woman”</i> images!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373170186102044146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkV9lXDUJ4AyGZEAz5XfvFZdGgTCLsf3DIqaA1dtQi7bfcetHhFsq6aZq5PjH2UqH46AwMh_Hrao_Hpz7TaIdAEGHzzREUwKlFH3e6w2iMahkr5PLe0BBerLlRb1Hyi8BuuKGcppSkBYc/s320/the-last-picture-show1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Enter <i>Breck Shampoo</i> circa 1968 and you will discover <i>Cheryl Tiegs</i>, <i>Jaclyn Smith</i> and <i>Christie Brinkley</i> were among the most memorable <i>“girls next door.”</i> Or how about <i>Marcia</i> <i>Brady</i>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>C’mon!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It’s okay to admit that you wanted to live next door to the <i>Brady</i> family and have <i>Marcia</i> be your best friend, only because you had a crush on <i>Greg</i> and thought that by being <i>Marcia’s</i> friend, he would take you to the Prom!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Or maybe you were a <i>Partridge Family</i> fan?</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373170346905072354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimg6Q-flqE4O4pnGTbYCTmG805Qygu13n2NJ0d8AYEAJDtidNhuZBL3MYYKXU6ccvpcXU73fYliliP8HPsufd52jNnJJmvQ-MIFzdQ3Kdhgypx_5IIz9-0rVPnU7Ui-OziiiXVpmuQXA/s320/Chery+Tiegs+Breck+Girl.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373170579689994130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCzR7tyLp61pj0lEdVMGC0uuezlNv2assy-k3PfLHxgCOktxuseJLeAV6NtDqCRnWsZ62ZlRuTCPb0wnK50JkrQ7hNt3cPVKahdrB9f93muH8lauSf0u5AnlXOzCLS2BIWJsn4SPNig4/s320/cover-girl-christy-brinkley.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 311px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373181656656275474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hS0JRkmeYktJgGKNahUW2U66eCA75DvZwLs5D4dlAtgVX6D06eXjNC115duniIOXLM9jpn4tWsMFlk6FwnGgqBnCW8INddrk1nSlSmF7AoNu9aWmX46aClRk7mBCYdP72_Z_jl0eVXA/s320/59697.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Our nation’s <i>"all-American"</i> look definitely was more defined by women (or girls) who were blonde-haired and fair-skinned, but fast-forward to the 1980’s and you will discover <i>Molly Ringwald</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She was born in a quiet little town just outside of Sacramento, California when she got her <i>“big break”</i> playing the role of Molly Parker on the Facts of Life.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373170761549316434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLxAP7JJ_DBZoA3A3HFESzrd1JxoOxHE11PJXsRwOKjVyI7EyD2VeObV71qbUZyFWTe-FGgArQCKH4ikoe5PF8DWRYFwYsO4E8ab1_ReOIaxdVxiPUzYkFGsZEz7DgCilSKH4DqBE1BA/s320/molly.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>However, her most memorable performances are portraying moody, awkward teen characters in <i>Sixteen</i> <i>Candles</i>, <i>The Breakfast Club</i> and <i>Pretty in Pink</i>, which were written specifically for her by the late John Hughes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She was a freckle-faced, red head with a spunky attitude, but none-the-less, she looked more like the <i>“real” </i>girl next door, then that of a super model.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>She was believable and we as young girls in the 80’s completely identified with her and the emotional characters she brought to life.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In today’s world, our society is a melting pot of gorgeous <i>"all-American"</i> women with ethnicities that scream <i>“modern world”</i> instead of <i>“middle-ages!”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We embrace beauty regardless of skin color and are inspired by all shapes and sizes of women!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373173137904835842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDC-vbP-UTayLeWGCovEYSnU6m9ADYCP8rw6Y03hk7U-l6yFBuHCXLp4_0-wRFZW730IHa_NWeUmaWJy1NaW36LcH6yqRa_EKVAT-hW5txpDv3bu1ytkxV4Xm92n7xwBCNQBHwwJLwWs/s320/Sara_Jean_Underwood.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">You can sport the <i>“girl next door”</i> look everyday!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is a simple as putting your hair in a ponytail, pulling on a pair of Levi jeans, a white t-shirt from the Gap and a pair of cowboy boots!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Gather your supplies:</i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Foundation/Tinted Moisturizer</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Concealer</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Setting Powder</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Neutral Eye Shadow </i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Bronzer</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Peach Blush</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Mascara</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Eyeliner</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Nude Lip Pencil</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Lipgloss – pink, peach or nude</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Product recommendations and how-to:</i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This <i><b>Pro</b></i> always recommendations prepping your skin properly before applying any cosmetics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Using a great skincare <i>and</i> primer is a <b><i>must</i></b> in achieving the <i>“girl next door”</i> look, which begins with clean, clear, radiant skin. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Pro Tip:</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is <b><i>not</i></b> a <i>“heavy”</i> or <i>“made-up”</i> look – each product should be <i>lightly</i> applied and blended to achieve a natural face!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Foundation/Tinted Moisturizer/Concealer</i></b> – begin by examining your skin in the mirror and deciding if you need a full coverage foundation, tinted moisturizer or maybe you just need to conceal a few problem areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I love <b><i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5809&searchString=laura%20mercier">Laura Mercier’s Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer</a></i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is a great bang-for-your-buck giving you three products in one, moisturizer, SPF and foundation.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373173483539610834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Zc9-gKeipAiJ7IBXUosVdQxN9YQZpODksmdqmwG_xF3keZELFjPyTtGZOyWUFW1qgOW68pVmCOqmY6YRh8muja7bCNRe8Q99G6UJgQ4xEaEx4VhUmYV88Z30O44HbeH9ERZRlGZo3fs/s320/Laura+Mercier+Tinted+Moisturizer+SPF+20-Illuminating.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>If you like the coverage of a foundation, try using <b><i><a href="http://www.camerareadycosmetics.com/products.php?cat=54">Visiora Powder Foundation</a></i></b> which is heavier on the skin, but may cover your skin issues eliminating your need for concealer and a setting powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>Visiora</i> also has more of a pink undertone, which can create a natural flush to your skin possibly ruling out the need for blush color.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373173666054044418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthJ-D1wO6tej6-J01NgWtIgk3lC4uzKiwZ_FCaWhyNSfwgptirV-mWg5wvcQJ2FucEdUkGDI2GaNA_IEwgj-U_GZpjsciroL40Pbn_QyxDc3krR0coZ5jbuc5Cit93OAhpuGaZcleLmE/s320/visora_face_2_productfull.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 227px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">This <b><i>Pros</i></b> concealer recommendation is <b><i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5333&searchString=benefit">Benefit Cosmetics, Realness of Concealness</a></i></b> box, which contains every possible product you could possibly need to conceal a skin flaw!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This little kit has a mini collection of <i>Benefits</i>’ most coveted concealers such as <i>Boi-ing</i>, <i>Lemon-Aid</i>, <i>Ooh la Lift</i>, <i>High Beam</i> and <i>Lip Plump</i>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373173891280756914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6i0bmnz7HMxJ_n12AB7gdWuobBFDZnxm6tfEu326Oas_v4Cvmkg-7Zhz-RXGhrWO8UHT_UtPLnP7yuqWdm75SzPO_qNAQapOAtcT6I7XsY3CVwzQVw0oEp70e-QGlZzvPzcRV_CMQqOY/s320/P127207_hero.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Setting Powder </i></b>– it is a makeup <i>“rule” </i>that you must set any crème product before applying a powder product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If you do not follow this step you will most likely look like a <i>“streaky”</i> mess.<span> </span><b><i><a href="http://www.triciasawyer.com/bstore/default.aspx?CategoryID=40&ItemID=COTTONPOWDER">Tricia Sawyer Beauty’s Sheer Diffusion Cotton Powder</a></i></b> is an amazing loose, colorless setting powder made of finely milled cotton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is formulated to control shine throughout the day making for less touch ups!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373174112858316530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzDamKdtkaGPfu7KHgMy8StdqaRTwOfTIRs4HxlUfInBAIMCRGoHsCiOR8sPDnVpRAi2HX4FKSf88qmsXxtxDifHF2a3811bOFBZc6LK4PMONd9ud5kr5iybLhbqQTAZlaWIGw_FtD40/s320/P217215_hero.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Neutral Eye Shadow</i></b> – This <b><i>Pro</i></b> loves Bobbi Brown’s newest take on nude makeup and it is a Fall Season <i>“must-have!”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><b><i><a href="http://www.bluemercury.com/product/gifts/trendy+friend/bobbi+brown+nude+eye+palette.do?search=basic&keyword=bobbi+brown&sortby=newArrivals&page=1">Bobbi’s Nude Eye Palette</a></i></b> will effortlessly take you from day to night with universally flattering selections of nude shadows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>With three different textures; soft matte, lightly pearlized and metallic shimmer.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373174362105972898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivaILy3SDRyDcSTY8QpFDlMc9UZi0KZwaC76T4Q_QtslM-kHYNMNy3cu4mlOAHQLehv9v72QhMVaUOjV3DZ7EWKXwuuC0ZOmZEcuAvbOtKZ5FuSkDLAz5YnW0917nqRbwoerNTVHavwek/s320/BRN_200_NudesEyePalette_b.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>To achieve a <i>"girl-next-door" </i>eye begin with the lightest shade of <i>Navajo</i> eye shadow as an all-over wash from lid to brow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Add <i>Chino</i> in the crease and use to line the lower lash line right at the waterline - blend. Finish with a wash of <i>Beige Linen Shimmer</i> all over and blend.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Eyeliner</i></b> – to complete your natural eye look use a super soft eyeliner pencil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><b><i><a href="http://www.inuovi.com/">iNuovi Cosmetics</a></i></b> makes a great waterproof liner called <i>Fluid</i> <i>Liner</i> and this <b><i>Pro</i></b> loves the color <i>Café</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is a perfect liner in pencil form for the <i>“tight lining”</i> technique of the upper lash line area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is smudge-proof and gives a high pigmentation of color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This product contains Jojoba and cottonseed oil making it very easy to blend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Once set, this liner will last all day with no need for touch up!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373174734814404130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwqgrqjP68-MiVBkUC2gemQgrdz9U0XjvZ4vA-hsklUo_OPvhyphenhyphenL1rWNEP2MiAfWvRZeC5i8PePpnynvy78z-iwQwjTVL3imu71RpYhlGtx1J6exauhQlKAw213WYuC8jVoc82R_RCvyg/s320/Fluid+Liner.png" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Bronzer/Blusher </i></b>– using a bronzer to enhance your cheekbones and give the illusion of a tanner skin tone, I recommend <b><i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=5880&searchString=Cover%20FX">CoverFX Bronzed FX</a></i></b> because they come in an amazing range of color making it easy to achieve a healthy, sunkissed look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Apply lightly under cheekbones and temples across forehead and chin.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373174971189046946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76kP6Ml7Vdae4uyxYMN19l4zgc1vPXPsC0Ner9atjao68Caw6PYAAgv91aQASnbRedLULI7x1zGvnBBG9HnaU5MIvGHIO1Ne1AfVUexCD6QWOLL2k1JTtu-OxIidZue_tfHEvo4mDASE/s320/P191309_hero.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>On the apples of your cheeks use a gorgeous and warm peach-toned blush like <i>Chiffon</i> from <b><i><a href="http://www.inuovi.com/">iNuovi Cosmetics</a></i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This product line comes in an array of colors making it easy for women of all skin tones to find a peach colored blusher just right for them!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373175197127754786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ6aStOaBAyzEI8VNMuHhg3iHRI6MF4CxZkIik4Vn8_B0cgBSh6iriYRi_YVVvopT4Y0MZA_ieYgwqa5bt1fULtXSEDD7Fx0Z-4FTWLS6VZk7SSuh-9EoRB0PfjNw30NDmMxd28TqZBU/s320/30tn.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Mascara</i></b> – you can use either <i>brown</i> or <i>black</i> mascara for this look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This <b><i>Pro</i></b> recommends embracing <b><i>CoverGirl Lash Blast</i></b>, what could be more <i>"all-American?"</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Not only is it a fantastic formula that makes your lashes full and lush, it is a drug-store item, which means your wallet will love you!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373175384026248978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjt6SJ8xasxOW_wX3TsSyaJj0DOOKCigI5v0Y3lFPcb7VnExovF21LJ0hTdQ0Tcn3G7aEhqxZRuM4A0ZxtM9OH5O-8nmuLfEmYyW-YrfzbhZQw5w3LH8c5090M1w1X7Fkn8Nu4Ocf8mbE/s320/covergirl-lash-blast.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Nude Lip Pencil/Lipgloss</i></b> – <b><i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=3990&searchString=smashbox">Smashbox Cosmetics</a></i></b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=3990&searchString=smashbox"> </a>makes an amazing <i>Nude Lip Liner </i>that is ultra creamy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In <i>Fair</i>, <i>Light</i>, <i>Medium</i> and <i>Dark</i>, you will be able to find a match to your lip tone creating a natural, defined look. This product works with any lip color and will make your gloss last for hours.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373175603625258402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTcyOSXjWenW622AkWgFJLLb_N1YlIWw3SX8B2o0qmAG6eRq0G9KGBkCzSCjEJYNX8h11KVYxlCoGXQZCelUBjNBVVssJeqac0Mnf1pjF8Wo7JCfOFDQAMO617sSsNle77NrkVl0DRxU/s320/P234323_hero.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span><b><i><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=3976&searchString=Nars">NARS Cosmetics</a> </i></b>is this <b><i>Pro’s</i></b> favorite when it comes to lipgloss!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Complete your look using colors such as <i>Striptease</i>, <i>Stolen</i> <i>Kisses</i>, <i>Sunset</i> <i>Strip</i>, <i>Supervixen</i> or <i>Sweet</i> <i>Dreams</i>!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373175772674401938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3Mku4m2eKOLZOr5iCT9gpJWmaqbeB9U0SgogZ6RzKmxeca6e6m4EXNwKxo8EzZxWSPgSX5XENbtWI8ie3Hl9pWBhrdbMT9BuaJ8oL9whB3Q2rQV9YwO5fv4Jm6oR0Dp5axFVRMvEiwE/s320/aaaaaqwdjfeaaaaaan5sew.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Following the above instructions will give you a fresh face, wholesome, <i>"all-American"</i> look of the <i>"girl-next-door!"</i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>One that will make even <i>Hugh</i> <i>Hefner</i> stand up and take notice!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>PRO TIPS AND TRICKS:</i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Groomed eyebrows are an important part in creating a clean look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Make sure you pluck, wax or thread away any stray hairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Keep them in place with an eyebrow gel and fill in with a matching eyebrow pencil or powder if they are sparse or if you have over plucked!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373176028561919074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4_1QU2nLfxOT_QDSDmnF01wzkWeZTV6ATjQHnOxFCVmPbv8xENA5ypNFifPYiLl1bvmghs4eFgms6m3hhuSW_AfRwBm9b7toezxfqKkWHE1H6PWELdmHKbbMAUrA1U5ePHXftdggiCo/s320/perfect-eyebrow.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 231px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>STAY TUNED:</i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Up next on <b><i>IMPO</i></b>: step into the unique world of nano-technology, aromatherapy, high-tech ingredients and discover <b><i><a href="http://www.samparusa.com/">SAMPAR</a></i></b>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Learn how to treat and change the effects of environmental pollution on your skin!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373176202918258290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbJ6LKtBE4JT0iPAmCH8jnjJA28HXBPmo1UYgL-7Izi_YHp5Uz0be-kDe5R1ZEZOJjdUnd9T5qUbBJk2H6FGU1kh5bXuh5436YxGoj7eQxgIllkfqQml9ZCaIk2fGNq48788hKdpMjWo/s320/Sampar.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 150px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->

Get the Look - Girl Next Door!

This Pro is a lover of old black and white movies from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s! Who doesn’t love the glitz and glamour of Greta Garb...

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Favorite Things!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgi8GATAOduLQ0TdWUkVAPohS6_-3KAQ7zHDbW5DXUoFqllX3UoV5iSsCyCtJElI7PKohVAthS-UaHDvrnAmyBurgp-qJG6LwKHJedIaVwmS9BubL01UzsyltZdPRUyz7veHl8F3ctmKE/s1600-h/article-1035699-04C45F440000044D-109_306x451.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2WxYv0VvgC0UJ1ys60Pj5dn6W4la-FZKUTybr78Ago59dQnUwWqoXcVnajtkrxaNs5_MCiF4RGwfh4Gge-GD_rz7qQIznKnVSyVoxSRmkR_1OwlkHZwf_GbbSChpkK34zt4qCQSZSRk/s1600-h/112-image-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355169314509682418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2WxYv0VvgC0UJ1ys60Pj5dn6W4la-FZKUTybr78Ago59dQnUwWqoXcVnajtkrxaNs5_MCiF4RGwfh4Gge-GD_rz7qQIznKnVSyVoxSRmkR_1OwlkHZwf_GbbSChpkK34zt4qCQSZSRk/s400/112-image-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As professionals in the beauty industry and ever since starting this blog, <b><i>IMPO</i></b> receives a ton of email asking us to let our readers know what <i>skincare</i>, <i>makeup</i> and <i>personal</i> <i>care</i> items are really in our bathrooms!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What do the <b><i>Pros</i></b> personally use daily?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What are our <i>“go to”</i> products?</div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">So, we decided to channel our inner <i>Oprah</i> and comprise a list of <i>“The <b>Pro’s</b> Favorite Things."</i> Unfortunately, the <i>“plugs”</i> we will be providing to many beauty manufacturers out there will not reap the benefit of a swag (stuff we all get) bag for our readers! Sorry folks!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355162604503630034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBR71l8H9s2IGc3XL7eRsMJWu9N4JKN_VblAo6cvl15cbpXIjaGaaflLaHHWnLQu5ChV0WulB_kdWuOIXzj-f1zGSNgPBflj5zlBsAVeeQcbC6KIhNkbga3W7PA0vIGKLIJf7rqg-QAs/s400/s-OPRAHS-FAVORITE-THINGS-large.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 190px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hey, maybe someday <b><i>IMPO</i></b> will be as big as <i>Oprah</i> and our <i>Fans</i>, <i>Followers</i> and <i>Readers</i> could receive care packages like <i>Oprah</i> audience members do during the taping of her <i>“Favorite Things”</i> segments…a blog’s gotta dream y’all!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Now, putting together this post was not easy and it made the <b><i>Pros</i></b> really think about which products we <i>“must have”</i> daily and can’t live without ever, the kind of products that you have to take with you when you travel because you just can’t <i>feel</i> confident without them.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355353776766765314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgi8GATAOduLQ0TdWUkVAPohS6_-3KAQ7zHDbW5DXUoFqllX3UoV5iSsCyCtJElI7PKohVAthS-UaHDvrnAmyBurgp-qJG6LwKHJedIaVwmS9BubL01UzsyltZdPRUyz7veHl8F3ctmKE/s320/article-1035699-04C45F440000044D-109_306x451.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">If you read <b><i>IMPO</i></b> regularly you are aware of the cosmetics and skincare lines that the makeup <b><i>Pro</i></b> uses professionally on her clients, but our readers ask, <i>“do you also use those products on yourself?”</i> and, <i>“do professional products really cross the line over into everyday wear?”</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">The answer to those questions is a very simple…<i>yes</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Some products make the leap and others are manufactured specifically for television, film and photography.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355354152038195794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLLAi3SkWuCXAJ3E2lF5AnFfcNL7VXTkgGmySdOEcPkbC5xbOhiTZRawNH9k7QtEkoQnHxEdYpaHTFwB163BkrdQabOgC28Q3lyCpQFrZSTRTX-SOleDhxl6BIvFUlqBzWO0fNQIgBEo/s320/large__26_08_2007_22_26_kitfilled.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">To recap…here is a <i>partial</i> list of cosmetic products inside the makeup <b><i>Pro’s</i></b> kit: <i>Nars</i>, <i>Dior</i>, <i>Eve</i> <i>Pearl</i>, <i>Smashbox</i>, <i>M.A.C.</i>, <i>Tricia</i> <i>Sawyer</i> <i>Beauty</i>, <i>Three</i> <i>Custom</i> <i>Color</i>, <i>The Lipstick Queen</i>, <i>Bobbi Brown</i>, <i>Jan Marini</i> and <i>La Mer</i>, all of which are consumer friendly beauty products found at major department stores and retailers or online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>They work just as well <i>“on”</i> camera as <i>“off”</i> camera for her clients.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">The makeup <b><i>Pro’s</i></b> kit also contains products found at industry specialty retailers such as <i>Cinema Secrets</i>, <i>Naimes</i>, <i>Frends</i> and <i>Alcone</i>, which work in both the professional makeup industry and for everyday wear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Please check the <b><i>IMPO</i></b> blog archive or use the <i>“search”</i> button at the top if you are curious about a particular product line.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355354645109458338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyYlogQCI8F6lA7ZG6ERz02zNusmhexKvTUVdeazfhnd01vu_mylPH7NxMOlbrW_gjorYL27TrVBshXoot6DY2dTcpIVppvQxxL0uWuwmM2TMyHM00KAKCk-_lhL-R9ZXZ51TQk5U0Vk/s320/makeup-powder.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">It is also important to make clear to our readers that the <b><i>Pros</i></b> of <b><i>IMPO</i></b> do not <i>“rep”</i> or sell any particular beauty line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We <i>do</i> receive products to test personally and professionally and some we review and others we do not!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Just like Bobby Brown:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>that’s our prerogative!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">But, what <i>you</i> really want to know is which beauty care and makeup lines are in our shower, makeup bag and medicine cabinets and it may surprise you to read that as <b><i>Pros</i></b> in the beauty industry (and sisters in real life), we have different styles when it comes to our personal routines, so without further ado…<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355366422655633410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUBh5bhxtWpTGnHGwQxGfvbeVcje3-l6ubDW4w7TAkisg-r0rgxTy88PtcoH57BfQc57QsoD2d-5PKPJtUK6CNIEdIf2SDP07mIg1A9e2KeFd6hCxl6ik-484ccZ4b70IHhVv6Y6DlMy4/s320/makeup-drawer_300.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 320px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>SKINCARE</i></b>: <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The makeup <b><i>Pro</i></b> is a firm believer in the <i>Jan Marini Skincare</i> line of products. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>With 42 creeping up on her door step, she felt it was time to start fighting back the signs of aging skin and the Jan Marini line came to her rescue! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Starting with the <i>BioGlycoloic Facial Cleanser</i> both morning and night to cleanse and to remove makeup and bacteria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>C-ESTA Serum</i>, <i>Age Intervention Peptide Extreme</i>, <i>Age Intervention Enlighten</i>, <i>Age Intervention Face Cream</i> and <i>Eye Cream</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Twice a week she also uses <i>Age Intervention Regeneration Facial Mask</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Also used daily is the Jan Marini <i>AntiOxidant Daily Face Protectant</i> sunscreen.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355363977495360514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitX3-jmNBw0gD1PMABY5UBqm4_yiHTeCbcpp-nqS3OSWGjB1e7yI7nd5c2th_nv8D4tqEFyFrHoKmcf5e22q1-VmiZFhQ_GJVeCN51jdWKgCbooje2CgGD4HP3iBDxKD3X09d5hxaFQyI/s320/product_age_intervention.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 273px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The makeup <b><i>Pro</i></b> recently discovered the <i>Talika</i> skincare treatment line and has been using the <i>Eye Dream </i>product at night (on day 15 of the 28 day treatment) in conjunction with Jan Marini products, which has helped rejuvenate her over traveled, delicate skin around her eye area.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355364156646172834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDABOP8AHxZfOey81Xr_dyavTLcDtwiz20rRXlHcteU_D8hImzoeXPmY41uicUbNJH6jNS_aa9cuVr22lhI5kHjnhad0b_wIMYKm76D27KmCkYQaBQ8VNXvTfmbl3qS6T-qKWiLO8dzJk/s320/talika_eye_dream.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The marketing <b><i>Pro</i></b> is using <i>Jurlique</i> <i>Balancing Foaming Cleanser</i> once a day (in the shower!) followed by a spritz of <i>Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist</i> and <i>Jurlique Sun Lotion </i>with SPF30+.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In the evening, she uses <i>M.A.C. Wipes</i> to remove all her makeup and a touch of <i>Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment</i> with Avocado around the eye area.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355364386987874354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQ5VszsLf2GWnuRuQpXEWlVKoy2gP2Jawn5U9Y7IXIknp9M-PoukxEtAbcUTvfqFs_MsWjJDBR3bDRlBqfMBArAyd44T0GR-1EkQvZfYZSqzeNtNZtaW7lLIBjKZbuu5-zb_Izd2Dsk8/s400/Balancing_Foaming_Cleanser_d.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 218px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355368543497840290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1JJDxo-0ERSQnj9L32831iN3x8NMVw_dKlE-OOX1rNA9NXXVRI69fffLQ76_X2C4dQWYXlHe3mU6LQytL8usn6KDPJJ4Oh5B38wVJ6yfMyFAgiD6PWcjlHG3bKTpWqoS7FWBtOSS-RHU/s320/Kiehl'sCreamyAvocado.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 245px; " /></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>HAIR CARE: </i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The makeup <b><i>Pro</i></b> changes up this product most often because she loves to discover and use different hair care lines almost as much as makeup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Currently, she is in love with the <i>Ever Pure</i> line from <i>L’Oreal</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Not only does it keep her color treated hair in tip top shape, it is full of more natural ingredients, which is better for the environment and our body!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355364792249965266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YobyxPoqlmLNZ5qcaw8ap-H5HQq58mtNcvCoWG9tT_-W57zVkYz4yBCh9MrlNrW3eeRgu0v2APOkAv1RmMfO2JfWSYCIi_0E4i7AQl8QpbU9VxANt-KRoi3tfGyluXMP401ZhYjMoLA/s320/loreal-everpure-sulfate-free-color-care-system.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 178px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The makeup <b><i>Pro</i></b> also uses the following styling products on her naturally curly hair: <i>John Freida</i> <i>Frizz-Ease Original Serum</i>, <i>Straight Fixation</i> and <i>Dream Curls Curl Perfecting Spray</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>L’Oreal</i> <i>Vive Pro Glossy Style Non-Aerosol Hairspray</i>, which provides great hold and shape!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355364954719232322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGATyC2o-LqZuMEGASdqKzm17m0jBoHKrqadgGQV_m_HYC4tZB_HBJiIG3A43XerGtNJAjk7GblIbmZbTkNHp-6TPQvoFz-TfpjBly-m-fFSng5-ingooe7faWPVAU4kjT3jiEo1ZcGiE/s320/frizz+ease.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The marketing <b><i>Pro</i></b> colors her brunette locks and to maintain that healthy chocolate color, she uses <i>Pantene</i> <i>Pro-V Brunette Expressions</i> shampoo and conditioner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>When she wants to blow-dry the curl out of her hair, she uses the best blow dryer ever, the <i>Revlon</i> <i>1875 Ionic Ceramic Blow Dryer</i> and <i>Redken</i> <i>Satinwear</i> 02 blow-dry lotion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>When the hairstyle demands hairspray, her fave is a tried and true brand: <i>AquaNet</i> <i>Extra Super Hold </i>(flash back to the 80’s – she’s with the band man!).<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355365178558418034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrdMMWHT2JLeCZmZ5BeYEi0C7rmFtoMCHyHr_shfjuTDY-HTizPSLDZOpB9Pm5RmNnOlDYzIAz6pdR84DBwsBUwvDT0vyS4g_9hvrBgYpRZ3s0N7l2zjHbZ8q5Egiddi7CKsPeItyYX9A/s320/41Wr-xyEMZL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 280px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355365188383254082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4N23f1OAhz6we35ENB0IZrmQz6lQ5k3_Bxb5tV0UyGOA8F8ZQcCd2inCvItzIgzGawqHRiEczReHDl7tRkl4OvYlN4lqbJz06cgFdYdiUqOJyRbxQJu4DBztkwkyFkAvUj03ucbGAFSs/s320/200.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>PERSONAL CARE: </i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The makeup <b><i>Pro</i></b> likes to keep it simple when it comes to body lotions because she doesn’t like heavy fragrances competing with her favorite perfumes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>Johnson and Johnson</i> <i>Baby Lotion </i>(the one in the pink bottle) is wonderful and keeps this <b><i>Pro’s</i></b> skin feeling soft and smooth!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>Neutrogena</i> <i>Body Wash and Gentle Exfoliating Cream</i> work wonders on dry skin and invigorates her senses after a long day on set!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>LAVANILA</i> <i>Laboratories</i>, The Healthy Deodorant, in Vanilla Coconut (also because it doesn’t compete with the makeup <b><i>Pro’s</i></b> fragrance) is a natural choice to traditional anitperspirants and it works!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355365472707226162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjyMf4mkN1zswBh3pHAaMBlinVXeVnD4IcojSb7bU8uXvZfRBPxHOBoX8_Ktwme4bKXB0h3URb2QHABPE-LukY9FassFbwmVqQg82ZwlMubRizTElGUXz35FVvjhs0X-ctAdx21hUvic/s320/lavanila-big.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 190px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The marketing <b><i>Pro</i></b>, unlike the makeup <b><i>Pro</i></b>, doesn’t mind a light scent in her body lotion and she loves <i>Jaqua’s</i> <i>Pina Colada Body Butter</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A must have for the shower is <i>Skintimate</i> <i>Shave Gel</i> for legs and bikini area.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355366125288950722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvC_M6cT8i159rQ-iX3o8hKM_ZhMkrmRA-pbtMNUl4RrJntSyk3uBXrvwhzAKvwjC6xC4Mx4zK8DC76zHyYe6LzT2Ap0HEtj_wAqzGFNyIossdMPhemvwofkQ99ImhlvE17uqU9AOk7yk/s320/KCAB296.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 220px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>MAKEUP: </i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The makeup <b><i>Pro</i></b> is opening up her personal makeup drawer to our readers!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>There are staples in her collection that never change (foundation, face powder, eye shadow palettes, mascara) however, frequently she will replace and try new products such as lipgloss, blusher, bronzer, eye liner and lip pencils. Here is a list of the current products that she uses daily:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Primer</span></i></b>: M.A.C., Prep & Prime <b><i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Foundation</span></i></b>: Eve Pearl High Definition Dual Foundation/Medium & Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Sand and Nude (she mixes these colors together to achieve the perfect skintone match) <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Concealer</span></i></b>: Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer/Medium <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Brow</span></i></b>: tarte comsetic’s emphasEYES/Taupe & Medium Brown <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Face</span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"> Powder</span></i></b>: Purely Cosmetics Diamond Powder <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Palettes</span></i></b>: Tricia Sawyer Beauty's Essential Palette & Essential Pretty Palette, Eve Pearl The Eye Palette in Ultimate & Natural <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Blusher</span></i></b>: Eve Pearl Blush Trio in Sassy <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Bronzer</span></i></b>: CoverFX Bronzer in Gold <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Eye</span></i></b> <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Liner</span></i></b>: M.A.,C., Liquidlast Liner in Coco Bar <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Mascara</span></i></b>: CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara in Black Noir, Diorshow Mascara in Black <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Lips</span></i></b>: La Mer Lip Balm, tarte comsetic’s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Vitamin-Infused Lipgloss in Liquid Sunshine & OM, Laura Mercier Lipgloss in Bare Beige and Blush, The Eve Pearl Lip Pencil in Caramel, Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect in Rose Satin 657 and Linen Beige <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">317 </span></i><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Remover</span></i></b>: M.A.C Wipes.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355367902750971522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1zfjgdB7miuJ9Qur6YFV2jWQuxyF0F5a4QyehAg5BtboxUbIw-RUT0eYr4h5UGbln2j70vqOzz8Nu4tAS41dmbz5SWGiWX6MDGqkyv1fkWhKQr05SR1NKESkIJ5ojOAniDttBHP-6mk/s320/AAAAC7F9Cd8AAAAAAEYuig.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355367912026673266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuY-bZtZ_qD2nFc03s3nx17TV0RknWGDZYnpT8SuHt2k1BbsFH-cOOS5tyFS9Jro4njjBwl62lIWjRoMNrrg5Ct4gZocsnOsBmgVzzQjczLHiWF1_FZ7IowWGe3i8Q6KCq2ktZFUXcI6o/s320/tricia_sawyer.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 180px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355367905417803778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy9F0p8_CoIeaCIGgD02lNilXL9YdRRJ5YHanZKI68svmm7wQ7R_oSN42A7__FHztiY9O-QQPz6EBJ41I9iOZkr-vcvccgwwK8srv841dFnbSbmQ1ofD1UpXXHLYZd_VhynjSs9xuN2Kc/s320/thumbnails-1.php.jpeg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 300px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355367896613585602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdc8X5gH1MIQiUAzcBHP7f04SR47vcOROckcwaPqwAt-31VqYMm692aLdV7eY8SyBlwADWsAkAT64cOOEjW7500ztNROSDm0-TFG607Az1B4XsHr4bwm7DgOBaaN4CIRgJuabUfKW5HFs/s320/657.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355367899790761474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrCThJDXqP9VoZD0vXGKel1kLAlQEe0uVBapVku1Ih2TcTreDRvX9raj9aGaP-mJL5G7AXOPhq1Gb9wqRbOnEHhdldYETzxacbApNlh-szxId_eaVtXQbCZbqPBrBkfpVwcI-bJqtUTQ/s320/macwipes-300x165.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 165px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">The marketing <b><i>Pro’s</i></b> collection; <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Primer</span></i></b>: LORAC aquaPRIME™ Primer <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Foundation</span></i></b>: combination of CoverFX M30 & C30 foundation with 30SPF <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Concealer</span></i></b>: Georgio Armani High Precision Retouch 3.5 <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Face</span></i></b> <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Powder</span></i></b>: SmashBox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder in Light <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Brow</span></i></b>: Laura Mercier eye brow pencil in Soft Brunette <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Palettes</span></i></b>: Eve Pearl Au Natural Eye Palette, M.A.C. custom palette for eye in various colors, Smashbox Cream Eyeliner Palette in Backstage <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Eye</span></i></b> <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Liner</span></i></b>: Eve Pearl Black Pearl Smudgeproof Liquid Eyeliner <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Mascara</span></i></b>: tarte mascara and for those lower lashes, Bottoms Up™ <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Blusher</span></i></b>: NARS Orgasm <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Tint</span></i></b>: CoverFX SkinTintFX with sunblock in E Light and tarte tipsy cheek stain <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Lips</span></i></b>: NARS glosses in Orgasm & Bad Education, Sally Hansen’s Lip Inflation in Sheer Mocha, Laura Mercier Natural Lips lip pencil.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355369379653659426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ6DEnGVlHKo_D6Lw4EjZv7yDsDP8ZkI0FDAU8V9iYQLLWYtMi064KHYYRJZxkuRYPGcxI_0o-_RdZYJaigMgcgzPAJyxLet53qQkEmdGYN6MUXRvaJhvMHm8EdlDxYa_ojjUgm_i8nA/s320/lorac2.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355369372709433682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqObaULRdrEfI5uAONktMNt_UBWfWj_KPnsKvF2n-d9a0xlZsC6dBG4l_Ubq7BgwvSRXkXGg6wtdalA6O70MoJ7yuShL8PuMbIW0_0kunodl4lFJLEEULp38XJCiyDJpWR3GFPBmafRxo/s320/0443275605417R_300x400.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355369382499471842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AqVm9b6xt0_uyDvBwOrc25Gb7hCgXuzZVaJB7yFAQBHikQtf7gqbv8v6QqU_cFhSYynf-LG1HOdHUieIeBvKzBfdaBKuZspIXByHbpmjZrXwqSKGRXvJFMleG-Hzkuqi7dJ36FPrdC4/s320/product-skintint.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 320px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355369385856556306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavsFGqeqJUsDKX1Wa867X4Ho0bWWNqgOjFMcwAorldDSEWzkog7AYVfPuR0Fxf1TzkZUgCYUg8WrW8HCBQ7IywUI4g0YQ2gRpOJ_OQXwJlQsrYohxDgor8478GV053krI57QWGP1RXKA/s320/thumbnails.php.jpeg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 193px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>PRO TIPS AND TRICKS:</i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">To save money, the <b><i>Pro’s</i></b> recommend shopping for personal care, hair care and some cosmetic products, like mascara and lip gloss, at your local drug store, but when it comes to skin care and makeup such as foundation, concealer or powder, splurge on high-end manufacturers to insure that your skin is receiving the best quality plus those product lines tend to last longer throughout the day!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355378530309604962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pjbcOJEk3BMXnaEXGT9RjA3CC7QFkPs-i90Wo7eRfHyHIu3-GsQKkuo5d7r0fQNiG4VbRvhW1OLatE6v8l_gsVxYlMK6h4Vkboi1-kOBcj4IODZVMD_2SQadGhGkQkudGH3N8nDvyfQ/s320/20070607174000_Dollar+Bags+%5B800x600%5D.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 315px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>STAY TUNED:</i></b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Up next on <b><i>IMPO</i></b>: Hitting the spa with our Marketing <b><i>Pro</i></b>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><b><i>IMPO</i></b> was invited to try a facial featuring the Clarisonic!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Discover how this technology has made a difference in the cleansing of the skin!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355378805101228002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MQCvmFNLXRqbw4XIXLw5MfoS_Pa3K6mHs_EymP3rq1q2Rdnlc2-0uagWJMj-yb2m8DuvtoCOi0b6WHhyphenhyphendxu_rv-rfYDQQmSlj4j2g9HgJvgn6uqTXJiblvMeiWymnPkHU19JZyYysX4/s320/clarisonic.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->

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