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Bring out your inner Hollywood Starlet with this stunning, and spotlight-grabbing colored smoky eye. A look we will be seeing a lot of at this Sunday’s 2010 Oscars, and every fashion site, magazine, and celebrity show to follow.

Create smoldering smoky eyes that are sure to have heads turning. Not just your ordinary smoky eyes, smoky eyes with an edge. To get the look, start by applying Eye Shadow in Gunmetal-Gray from the BFF Trio across eyelid and blending up into the crease. Sweep the same color along lower lashline, and using the Rich Smoke shade apply in the upper outer corners for an ultra dramatic look. Complete the look by lining upper lashline and inner rim of eyes with BADgal Waterproof Eye Liner in Black.
Keep your lips soft and sheer, so the focus is on the eyes. Apply XXX Luscious Lip Plumping Gloss in Baby Doll with applicator for perfectly polished lips.

Click here to heck out all of the 2010 Oscar Looks

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Yes, it’s a coming…in just 11 more days we will be springing forward…yes, time to turn our clocks ahead towards longer days…Right now I’ve got my beautiful fresh floral arrangement from Degree Women Natureffects propped on my coffee table to remind me of what’s to come!

Spring forward on Sunday, March 14, 2010

Get out into the fresh air and let the delicious scent of Spring wrap itself around you…soon Degree Women Natureffects will be launching their new spring time scented deodorants and matching body mists…these nature inspired scents will awaken your inner longing to jump out of your seat and embrace your girlie side…These new fragrances designed by Ann Gottlieb include: honeysuckle & tea tree oil, olive leaf & pink pepper, and orange flower & cranberry, with 24 hour wetness & odor control.  What more can a girl ask for…so, go ahead and sweat…

go ahead...make me sweat...I dare ya...

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I have to say that sometimes it’s actually fabulous to be a woman…not always…but most of the time…it will be a while till we are completely equal to men in every aspect…I’m sorry to say that there is still a lot of male dominance going on…even in the church.

However, I have decided to take the gifts that God has given me and use them for my benefit…hey, why the heck not???  Men do all the time…Our most powerful weapon ladies is our charm & natural sex appeal…throw on a stylish outfit, a little eye makeup, gloss and turn on your sweetest voice…believe me it does work.

Here is a perfect example of when it pays to be charming…My car was in the shop this past weekend for it’s 60,000 mile check up…yes, cha ching…any way, I get a call from the manager of the auto shop at 2pm saying “the box for my timing belt, drive belt, & alternator belt was mismarked…so, it didn’t look like I was getting my car back until Monday mid afternoon!  ugh!!!!!!!!!!  This was not gonna work for me…After turning on the charm, not only did I get a free rental for 2 1/2 days…but he also threw in a free oil change to boot…Not bad for being charming…it also helps to shower them with compliments…

Now, for a twist on this…On Sunday, March 7, 2010, the 82nd Annual Academy Awards will air on national television and this year the female nominees for Oscars are undoubtedly some heavy hitters in Hollywood.  Let’s take a look…

Katherine Bigelow, director of "The Hurt Locker"

Katherine Bigelow is not only beautiful inside & out, she is extremely talented in a field that is predominately male…and look…she’s up against some heavy male hitters…let’s keep our fingers crossed…it’s about time a woman won an academy award for “best film director.”

Meryl Streep up for "best actress"

This lady has been highly regarded as one of the best in her field…which is acting…her career has taken her from young ingenue to being an accomplished mother who is fooling around with her ex-husband…Throughout her very successful career, Meryl has managed to raise 4 children and keep her personal life out of the media…Pretty amazing and not an easy task.  However, Meryl managed to use her intelligence, charm, grace and talent to build a career worth smiling about…

Sandra Bullock at the SAG AWARDS

And last but not least…Miss Sandy Bullock…here is a gal who can make us laugh, cry, and think all in one, with beauty and charm!  Sandra started out doing theater and television which eventually landed her on the big screen. The Girls at BSW think it’s about time she’s been nominated for an Oscar!!!

So, girls…take your best attributes and use them to your advantage…remember though, “you do get more with honey”…:)

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Inspired by our big screen beauties, this leading lady look is all about scene-stealing smoky eyes, radiant cheeks and a bold, beautiful lip.

Starting with the face first, apply My Secret Weapon Luminizer & Primer, followed by your Foundation. Dab a touch of My Secret Weapon Luminizing Lotion over the tops of cheekbones, and then dust Sweet Cheeks Blush in A Little Crush over cheeks for a soft glow.

Sultry, smoky eyes are always a red carpet favorite in Hollywood. To get the look start by lining the eyes, top and bottom with Stay Put Navy Gel Eyeliner from the ‘Red Carpet On The Go’ Pouch. Dust Eye Shadow in Double-O-Silver (from Red Carpet On The Go) over the liner and on the eyelid for a diffused effect and longer wear. Finish by sweeping your lashes up and out with 2 coats of your favorite black Mascara.
Apply multiple coats of Luscious Lip Gloss in Who Me? for a juicy, rosey-mauve lip.

Click here to check out other 2010 Oscar Looks.

See you on the Red Carpet!