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Hey guys, one of our favorite websites is having a contest for your “Creative Minds.“ Are you clever, creative, and think outside of the box?  Then this is the contest for you!!!

mySkin is an invitation only site that helps you to find the best skincare products for your specific needs via data that you enter.  It opens your skincare needs to thousands of beauty sites that can help you in a very unbiased way.  However, they need your help girls and boys to spread the news.  This is where the fun begins…They need you to make an entertaining video that will drive registration to their exclusive invite only personalized skincare site.  To enter the contest go to:  http://bit.ly/3mDmGX.

Read the instructions carefully…Contest ends November 30, 2009. The best video ad created will win $500 and be seen by millions of viewers!  The more people you get to subscribe with your video the more money you can win!!!  Get 1000 people to join mySkin and you can win $1500.  WOW:)  So, start tapping into your artistic ability and get us to want to join mySkin…

Your skin doesn't have to look like this...

Let mySkin.com help reveal your skins natural beauty today...

Good Luck…

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On November 2, 2009, be one of the first to preview the New Blast Collection by COVERGIRL featuring Smoky ShadowBlast, ShineBlast Lip Gloss and LashBlast Length Mascara.

Check out Shadowblasts colors like Silver Sky, Onyx Smoke, Bronze Fire & Purple Plum. This double ended stick allows you to create a traditional or colorful smoky eye in 2 easy steps.  Sweep the round end of the stick over your entire lid then use the angled end along the lash line & crease for a bold definition.  It’s so easy to use…apply, smudge & blend…

COVERGIRLS New Hot ShadowBlast Colors

Then why not add a little shine to those lips with ShineBlast Lip Gloss.  This patented ShineSculpt applicator hugs the contours of your lips and boasts a tapered tip for precise shaping & sculpting.  The colors are so hot that just a dab of Dazzle, Flare, Ablaze or Firecracker will make your lips sizzle:)

COVERGIRLS New ShineBlast Lip Gloss

And girls, let’s not forget the piece of resistance…LashBlast Length Mascara in Very Black to coat your lashes and bring out the natural color of your gorgeous eyes!

Just log on-to covergirl.com/blastpresale and take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.  Right now LashBlast Length mascara is available but ShadowBlast & ShineBlast Lip Gloss will not be available in drugstores until January 2010!!!  So, make sure you check out this site to purchase NOW…

FYI: Drugstore.com will give all costumers a $5 discount when purchasing all 3 items as well as FREE shipping!  CVS.com is offering FREE shipping only…

xo,

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Looking for a new scent and not sure what’s out there?  Then why not try something that’s celebrity inspired…

Unleash the mermaid in you with Siren by Paris Hilton. It’s all about being sexy in a playful way.  Lure in men like the ancient myth with this luxurious scent exploding with exotic Frangipani flowers that bring night time allure to the fresh, subtly sweet essence of Apricot nectar with Honeysuckle surrounding a bouquet of rain forest Orchids and budding Water Lilies.  Add some bright notes of Sandlewood to enhance the wave of Vanilla Beans capped with creamy Musk as this captivating tropical floral fragrance blossoms on your sun warmed skin…“ooh, la-la!”

Siren by Paris Hilton

Now if you are more interested in finding the “funky yet sophisticated rapper” in you then I would suggest trying “Queen” by Queen Latifah. Every time you wear it you’ll feel confident and stylish like the queen herself!  This scent is bursting with aged Tequila, light citrus notes of Italian Bergamont & Mediterranean Mandrian, Baie Rose with Jasmine Noir, Cognac mixed with Moroccan Coriander, Indonesian Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka Absolute. Mix it all together, put it in a beautiful ruby red bottle and get ready to spray…

And guys, we haven’t forgotten you…Marc Ecko, the Global Leader in Youth Culture, has launched a men’s cologne that even I like to wear, along with my 7 year old daughter, husband and 11 year old son!  Yes, it’s that good!!!  Ecko by Marc Ecko is over flowing with Spice, Citrus, Chilled Ginger, White Grapefruit, Absinthe, White Incense, Musk, and Green Violet Leaves. Spray some on and be open to a world of endless possibilities…explore new boundaries.

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Other celebrity fragrances recently launched include “Fancy Love” by Jessica Simpson, and “Natori” by visionary designer Josie Natori.

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Halloween in California is like a national holiday, and the costume shops are in full swing by late August with every costume imaginable. Of course nothing has been more popular this year than the vampire look thanks to movies like Twilight, and my favorite show evah, HBO’s True Blood.

Deep, dark smoky eyes, long dramatic lashes, and nails that scream with drama. So what better time for NYX cosmetics to introduce a line of new products that any vampire would kill for. No beauty pun intended. Inspired by Twilight, and Kristen Stewart, who happens to look fabulous in a smoky eye. These products are perfect for Halloween, anytime, and anyone who loves a smoldering smoky eye and nails and lashes to go with them.

NYX Special Effects Lashes are over-the-top theatrical faux lashes that add a dramatic flair to anyone who loves the drama!  Fabulously wild, these extraordinary and unique lashes are sure to turn heads, and get you noticed!

They have 40 different styles to choose from ranging from neon colors and bling to various types of feathers. I will be sporting the feathers on Halloween:-)

Eye Lashes To Die For

Price:  $10.00

NYX Nail Polish comes in 150 shades – almost every imaginable color to play up any Halloween get-up.  Formulated for long-lasting wear, with no lumps or lines.  The expert applicator brush picks up the right amount of liquid and smoothly applies polish, and it dries extremely quickly. I have been wearing it for over a week and my nails still look amazing, but the best part is the price. Only $3.99 a bottle. Can you say “gotta have it!”

Dramatic Nail Color

Shades: Available in 150 shades

Price:  $3.99

And for the sexiest smoky eyes, richly pigmented eye shadows in over 160 shades.  Soft and silky NYX Cosmetics Single Eye Shadows are great on their own, or blended for a beautiful prism of colors.  This top-selling eye shadow is formulated for long-lasting wear. A great beauty deal that you will love!

Sultry Eye Colors

Shades: 160 shades

Price:  $4.99

Happy Halloween to everyone from NYX Cosmetics, BeautyStyleWatch and the Bender Sisters.

Mwah!!

QUEEN LATIFAH WANTS YOU TO GO ON TOUR WITH HER!!!

Queen Latifah fans – get ready for your chance to make it big!  The superstar is hitting the road for her latest tour to promote her newest album “Persona” and she wants to find five talented women who have what it takes to be her opening act. The lucky five will also have the opportunity to star in a national print ad for COVERGIRL Queen Collection.  Females over the age of 13 can log on to www.covergirl.com/persona to upload a one-minute video performance featuring anything from rapping to singing.  Along with a video, entrants will be asked to submit an essay that describes in 250 words or less why they deserve to ‘Ignite Their Persona.’

The contest is in conjunction with COVERGIRL Queen Collection, a line of cosmetics created by Queen Latifah.

So, girls…”what are you waiting for…”  start filming!

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On Tuesday, October 20, 2009, Ling Chan, facial guru to the stars launched her new “At Home Ling Complete Skincare Line“ at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills and the Bender Sisters were there on the scene…Being the “beauty detective” that I am I wanted to know what made Ling so passionate about skin.  This is what I uncovered…

Bilan Jenkins and Hallie Anoff at the Ling Chan Skincare Launch

As a young girl Ling Chan had acne…(hard to believe since her skin is flawless) she would sit in front of the mirror for hours extracting pimples on her face until it was bright red.  Her mother would constantly yell at her to stop.  But Ling kept right on picking…fortunately for us she was obsessed with skin and wanted to figure out the best way to keep acne away not only for herself but for others as well.  Ling trained in Hong Kong then headed over to New York City where she is known for her “thorough extractions” and her philosophy based on prevention, correction, & education.

Dorothy Schwarz & Shirley Aldana-Schwarz trying out Ling's new eye treatment at SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills

Beth and I sampled her Replenishing Hydrator which was absolutely fantastic!  Nothing like it out on the market.  My skin felt so soft I wanted to bathe my entire body in it:)  The Ling Complete Skincare At Home Kit includes:  Purifying Facial Cleanser, Replenishing Hydrator, Moisture Plenish, Elastin Collagen, Spotlight Papaya Resurface Peel, Herbal Clay Clarifying Mask, & Gingseng Therapy Moisture Mask. This kit is to be used on a daily basis with the purifying cleanser in am & the spotlight papaya peel in pm, replenishing hydrator, moisture plenish, and  elastin collagen. Once a week Ling recommends her 30 minute at-home facial using her entire line.

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Join celebrities Agyness Deyn, Naomi Campbell, Alexander Wang, Vanessa Carlton, Helen Hunt, Rosie Perez, Renee Zellweger, Leighton Meester, Real Housewives of NYC star Bethenny Frankel and The Bender Sisters & get back “the skin you were born with.”

Ling Chan's At Home Complete Skincare Kit

To purchase or for more info visit:  Ling Skincare

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It’s usually rare to find a beauty product that looks good on everyone, that is unless you’re counting clear lip balm, or lip gloss. Silver eye shadow on the other hand is surprisingly beautiful with any skin tone or eye color. It’s easy to do and a if you use a shimmer shadow you can even use your fingers to apply, and finish with a brush if you need to.  I first started using my fingers to apply color, especially shimmers while working with Bobbi Brown. It is a fabulous way to create a depth that you can’t always get by using an eyeshadow brush.

To create Eva Longoria’s look, first start by using a silvery gray shimmer and patting it on with either your index or middle finger to give your lids a built-in spotlight. This also create a perfect foundation for layering darker colors if you desire.

Then with a gray shadow apply to the crease of eye with a blender brush, or short eyeshadow brush concentrating on the outer corner of eyes. Eva gets it just right by keeping the focus of silvery shadow on the lids and blending with a matte shadow in a slightly darker shade in the crease. For eyes that command added drama, use a gel eyeliner in black and line along the lash line extending just beyond your lashes. Make the line thicker at the ends for a cat like look.

BUY ONLINE NOW: BFF Eyeliner Kit in Silver Shimmer,  Gel Eyeliner in Onyx

At the London Film Festival promoting her upcoming movie Chloe, Amanda Seyfried stepped onto the red carpet with rose-gold colored lids that looked beautiful. To get the perfect balance of rose and gold, start by applying a layer of gold shadow to the eyelid and sweeping the same color underneath. To create an easy smoky eye shape, use a smoky eyeliner stencil and place over the eyelid before applying any color.

Next add a wash of sheer rose-colored shadow all the way up, stopping right before the brow bone. Make sure to blend really well so there are no hard lines.  For added drama apply a light bronze or golden-beige shimmer shadow to the crease of eye using a blender brush, and sweeping the same color underneath as well. Finish with two coats of rich black mascara, a sheer cheek in peach or pale pink, and a soft peach lip to balance the eyes.

Who knew a reality show like The Hills could create such a superstar out of Lauren Conrad, but as she showed us at a recent event in Hollywood, not only does she walk the walk, she looks the part too.

Seen here with her signature cat eye, and a beautiful radiant glow that with the right products anyone can do themselves. The trick says Beth Bender of beth bender beauty, “is to start by smoothing a few drops of a liquid foundation over your entire face, but the secret is to use a shade slightly darker than your natural skin tone.” Make sure your skin is properly hydrated before adding your foundation, or you may end up with an uneven face.

To finish the look use a shimmery translucent powder, and with a powder brush lightly apply to the face, paying special attention to the top of cheekbones, bridge of nose and chin. The effect will give your complexion plenty of color and plenty of light.

Girls, there is a new beauty product out on the market that is so unique and innovative I had to tell you about it.  It’s light as a feather and so easy to use.  You can carry it even in the smallest of purses!

2-1 Oil Blotting/Bronzing Paper by MAI COUTURE

MAI COUTURE has created a unique blotting paper that will not only take away your oily skin but will add a little color to your face at the same time!  Pretty cool girls…This lightly powdered paper will give your face an overall shimmer to make your face glow and look flawless all day long.  These bronzing papers come in a booklet of 100 sheets with a protective wallet to keep in your purse or makeup bag.  Blot gently and discard after each use.  Available in light-medium & medium-dark.

And if you want to add a little pink to your cheeks then why not blot some Blush Paper by MAI COUTURE. Instantly add shimmer and pink to the apples of your cheeks.  Available in 50 sheet booklets.  There are 3 shades to choose from:  Sunset Blvd., Prettyful, & Uptown.