Sex and the City Buzz and Giveaway!

So, all the buzz is about the Sex and the City premiere in London where Sarah Jessica Parker wore this uh, interesting hat. The minute I saw it I thought, Oh, yeah, everyone is going to have a field day with this one! But leave it up to SJP to cause all this hoopla. Carrie Bradshaw wasn't exactly the most conservative dresser, so it would be just like her to wear something like this.


Sex and the City arrives only in theaters on May 30th, 2008 and it promises to answer all of the lingering questions – will Carrie and Big finally tie the knot? Can Samantha really be satisfied with just one man? Will Charlotte ever get pregnant? Can Miranda and Steve actually live happily ever after?

Enter to win a FAB SATC ‘Goodie Bag’ which includes the following:

• Five different titles of the Sex and the City DVD essentials provided by HBO SHOP in NYC at 42nd & 6th

• The Sex and the City Soundtrack featuring brand new songs from Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Jem and more! In stores May 27th.

• The must-have book for every devoted fan, Sex and the City takes a unique look behind-the-scenes of the most anticipated movie of the spring. In Stores May 30th.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment and share your favorite episode of Sex and the City and why it's your favorite episode...The giveaway ends on June 15 and 5 lucky winners will be chosen randomly to win a goodie bag!

Contest Rules:

• Open to U.S. and Canadian residents only
• Comment must have a valid email address so that I can contact you if you're a winner
• Giveaway ends on June 15, 2008 11:59 pm (PST)
• Winners will be announced on this blog on June 16, 2008
  

Berwick Beauty Has Me Coming Up Roses

Give your skin spa-quality treatment with Berwick Beauty's "Coming Up Roses" collection of skin care. I've been using the cooling eye gel for a week now which regenerates, moisturizes, as well as tightens the area around the eyes. Ever since I turned the "Big 34" I'm starting to notice the sags under my eyes, so I'm hoping that by using the contour gel on a regular basis, it will eliminate the sags... I already get 8-9 hours of sleep a night just so those eye bags don't get heavier!


I've also tried Berwick's Balancing Day Cream as well as the Restoring Night Cream. Really, it's like Heaven on your face ;) At first I thought the rose smell was going to be too overpowering for me, but actually it's just perfect.


Berwick's skin care system contains 100% pure and organic Rosa Damascena oil. They're also paraben-free, minera oil-free, and are never tested on animals. Just the packaging alone lets you know that you're getting a quality product. (There's the marketer in me talking again!) Find out more about Berwick Beauty by visiting their website: www.berwickbeauty.com or check them out at MySpace

Tips for Healthier Skin

RNCentral.com has a great article, 50 Tips for Healthier Skin at Any Age. I'm working on being more conscious of what I eat...

Also, here is a video of Ford Model, Gelila, offering her tip for healthy skin...

The 2 Week Challenge With Biore

To this day I am still prone to blemishes and breakouts - probably due to my combination of oily and dry skin. I've been on the hunt for the right products to help prevent these nasty bumps. Like I've said before, I had been using just plain ole soap and water to clean my face, but now that I'm getting older, that kind of skin care just isn't enough. So I decided to take up Biore's Breakout 2 Week Challenge to see if I would notice any improvement in my skin after using Biore's Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser and the Triple Action Astringent.
Did it work? In a nutshell, yes, the 2-Week challenge was a success! I used to wake up with these puss-filled bumps (yeah, pretty picture!) but the astringent cleans up and tightens up my pores really well. I like the nice tingly feeling I get after washing my face with the cleanser. Have you tried these Biore products before? Share your experiences by leaving a comment...

Read other Biore product reviews over at TotalBeauty.com

Glasses vs Contact Lenses

My poor eyeglasses. They’ve been through a lot these past 5+ years. They’ve survived accidental squashes by unsuspecting buttocks, puppy chewing, and numerous drops on the ground. Even though my prescription has changed a little, I still continue to wear them when I want to give my eyes a break from wearing contact lenses. I get so many compliments on these glasses that I just can’t seem to part from them!

However, like some people, I sometimes feel “nerdy” when I’m wearing my glasses. I know, I shouldn’t even be concerned with what other people think, however, this is the way that I feel…I do feel “smart”, but I still feel self-conscious and not as "beautiful" as I do when I'm not wearing them. Is there anybody else who feels the same way?

Nowadays I mostly wear contacts. I found out about a website, LensShopper.com, where you can shop and compare different types of contacts and submit your eye-related questions to their optician. Who knew that there were so many types of contact lenses out there?

May Is Better Sleep Month: Sleep Tips For a More Beautiful You

STATS:
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 70 million people in the United States are affected by a chronic sleep disorder or intermittent sleep problem. Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions—such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression—which threaten our nation’s health.

FROM THE EXPERT:
According to a report from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, Americans with sleep disorders may be relying too heavily on sleeping pills instead of trying safer non-drug remedies. “Most people who have trouble sleeping do not need sleeping pills,” says sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus. “The scents in Aromatherapy Sleep products are scientifically proven to help provide a better night’s sleep. I recommend that those who have trouble falling and staying asleep try the formulas before turning to more drastic measures like sleeping aides.”

TIPS:
Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, sleep expert and author of Beauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep, offers tips to get a better night's sleep:

* Take a hot bath: “Taking a hot bath before bed heats up our body’s core, then cools it down just like the process when we sleep,” says Dr. Breus. “Therefore a hot bath can trigger a biological function that our bodies associate with being at rest.”

* Get a relaxing massage: “A relaxing massage is a great way to de-stress and help us get ready for bed,” says Dr. Breus. “Ask your partner to give you a massage using Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Sleep Body Lotion to help relax or apply the formula yourself very slowly, taking deep breaths along the way.”

* Be aware of surroundings: “Our surroundings play a huge role in the quality of our sleep,” says Dr. Breus. “By using the Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Sleep Pillow Mist on your bedding you are creating a calm environment that is conducive to sleep.”

Photo Credit: Mayr

Enter the TotalBeauty.com "Totally Green" Sweepstakes

Although Earth Day has come and gone it doesn't mean that I'm still not seeing green! TotalBeauty.com is having a "Totally Green" sweepstakes where you can enter to win a 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid filled with organic beauty products from Origins, Suki, RAW Natural Beauty, and Sephora.

All you have to do is visit the Total Beauty website and write a review! You'll be automatically entered to win...and you'll also get a chance to win daily prizes from Sephora, RAW Natural Beauty, Allure, Brilliant Earth, Spas of America, Suki and Tela Beauty Organics.

Contest ends June 5, 2008. Hurry and visit the Total Beauty website to enter!

The Multi-Talented John Varvatos Creates a Fragrance For Her

Detroit-born fashion designer John Varvatos recently launched a fragrance for women and I'm absolutely lovin' it! Some of you long-time readers already know that I'm not much of a perfume wearer, but the more I explore and "broaden my horizons", the more I'm enjoying discovering new fragrances that match my personality...subtle and playful, yet able to make an impact.

John Varvatos' new fragrance for women is a symphony of floral and fruity notes that brings out feelings of femininity and elegance. It's one of those fragrances that makes people take one step closer to you in order to capture more of that goodness. I know I couldn't stop smelling my wrists all day ;)

The multi-talented Varvatos not only designs menswear and creates fragrances for men and women, he also has lines in skincare and fashion accessories. Since the sun is beaming out here in California nowadays, I thought I'd check out these John Varvatos Aviator Sunglasses as well...

Get Mother's Day Gift Ideas at theTriBeCa Medspa Trunk Show

Mother's Day is around the corner, so if you need gift ideas and you're going to be in New York on May 1st, you may be interested in the TriBeCa MedSpa Trunk Show! Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served ;) Food, fashion, and beauty...what a great combination ;) To register for the event, visit: http://tribecamedspa.com/treasureyourself

For the Bargain Hunter: Piperlime's Final Shoe Sale

With winter behind us, retailers want to get rid of all that fall/winter inventory - which means it's the perfect time to find deals for next fall and winter! (Ah, who cares if it's last season's stuff!) I was browsing Piperlime's Final Sale and came across quite a few shoes I think could still be worn during the summer and into the fall.

Metallics are still pretty big, so I'm thinking about this pair of Steve Madden's. Normally $80, it's on sale for $31.97...and now you can get an extra 15% off on top of the sale price!

Piperlime's secret sale! Enjoy 15% off women’s final sale shoes, already up to 70% off. Enter TOPSECRET at checkout by April 27.

Aw, crap, I just remembered that I was on a clothing fast! No shoes for me ;(