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Nov

What Makes Nail Polish Vegan?

When it comes to picking out vegan makeup products, finding out what’s vegan and what’s not can be a task. One of my main goals with my lifestyle is to use animal friendly items without having to sacrifice anything about my lifestyle. Using Logical Harmony, I want to show that you can do the same too. I want my pastels, burgundy, a shade of cappuccino, polish for the perfect French manicure and pink glitter nail polish too.

I have had a really hard time finding vegan foundation that fits my standards but a surprisingly easy time finding vegan nail polish. When I find myself posting on Twitter or talking in everyday conversations about vegan nail polish, I almost always get asked, “aren’t all nail polishes vegan?”. The answer is no. A lot of companies test on animals and a lot contain animal ingredients. In this post I’ll help explain What Makes Nail Polish Vegan.

Update – Logical Harmony now provides you with a Vegan Nail Polish Brand List so that you can be sure you are buying animal friendly nail polish. This list will be updated as I find out about more vegan nail polish brands.

Posted on November 8th, 2011
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Nov

Makeup Looks You Can Do in Your Car

Sexy Makeup Looks You Can Do in Your Car

See tips on how to do your makeup behind the wheel — without getting pulled over

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article

We may have taken advantage of a red light or two to apply our mascara on our way to work. Don’t judge — you know you’ve done it too. And while we’re not advocating such a dangerous habit, we acknowledge that life gets busy and you may not have enough time in the morning to perfect your winged tip. That’s why we’ve come up with these four hot looks that are so easy, you can pull them off in five minutes flat (preferably with the gearshift in park).

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Editor’s note: This post contains sponsored content in the form of links to a third-party website. Logical Harmony has a previously standing contract with Total Beauty. I cannot control any content provided in this article from Total Beauty or in the advertisements on their site. There may be items featured that aren’t cruelty free and aren’t vegan.

Posted on November 7th, 2011
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Nov

Cruelty Free Faves : Jennie of Going West

When it comes to cruelty free and vegan beauty, a lot of people picture an earthy-crunchy kind of girl wearing Birkenstocks and whose makeup collection consists of lip balm and mascara. One of the main goals of Logical Harmony is to show that you can still maintain your lifestyle while being animal friendly. In an effort to show that there is so much more to cruelty free and vegan beauty, I reached out to some of your favorite fashion bloggers and asked them to share their favorite items that just happen to be cruelty free and/or vegan.

Jennie’s blog Going West is full of lots of personal style inspiration. Not only does this girl have great style, but she also maintains a vegan diet. I’ve known Jennie for a while now, and what I admire about her style is that she’s not afraid to try new things or to mix it up. Mixing current trends with her well defined personal style makes for a great blog that will inspire you to try new things with your look.

Posted on November 7th, 2011
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Nov

Delicious Snacks That Won’t Make You Fat

7 Devilishly Delicious Snacks That Won’t Make You Fat

Newsflash: There is such a thing as a healthy snack that doesn’t taste like tofu. We’ve got 7 recipes to prove it

This is a TotalBeauty.com weight loss diets article

Snacking’s got a bad rap thanks to your office break room that’s stocked with sugary, salty goodness. Those leftover mini cupcakes are little devils in disguise. But not all snacking is bad for you. We found 7 gems that won’t wreck your diet and still taste delicious.

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Posted on November 5th, 2011
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Nov

Reviva Labs Makeup Primer Review

There are few makeup items that I feel are more necessary than a good primer. It helps your makeup go on smoother, stay in place, and last through the day. But finding a cruelty free and vegan primer? One that actually works? I was worried that I might have to throw in the towel and give up primer all together. Thankfully, Reviva Labs offers a cruelty free and vegan makeup primer that works just as well as the expensive and non-vegan types I had grown to love.

Posted on November 5th, 2011
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Nov

How To Wear Red Jeans

Despite fall being in full swing in many areas, red jeans are still a hot item. While it’s easy to find a great pair of red denim it’s figuring out how to wear them that seems to be the hard. Trust me, I’ve had my burgundy pair of Paige Jeans stashed away for a while now trying to find just the right outfit. In this post, we’ll take a few tips from some of my favorite stylish celebs – Alessandra Ambrosio, Fearne Cotton, Khloe Kardashian & Nicky Hilton – on how to wear red denim.

Posted on November 4th, 2011
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Nov

Smashbox is Cruelty Free, Not All Vegan

Even before I decided to switch to vegan beauty products, I loved anything and everything that I tried from Smashbox. This cosmetic line is cruelty free and has a lot of vegan options.

When I e-mailed them to find out what was vegan vs just cruelty free, they asked me for specific products. So, I asked about some of my favorites from Smashbox. These are items that, in my opinion, are the must-haves from their entire line. The products that I asked about are :

Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Photo Finish Luminizing Foundation Primer
High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15 in Medium M1, Medium M2, Light L3 and Light L4
Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion
Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer
O-Bronze Intuitive Cheek Bronzer
Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner

Please note that I am going to add to this list over time.

Here’s the reply that I got from Smashbox :

Thank you for taking the time to contact Smashbox. I apologize for the delay in our response.

In response to your inquiry, these products do not contain animal derived ingredients.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact Smashbox. I appreciate the opportunity to respond to your concerns. You are valued as our consumer, and I hope you will continue to use and enjoy our products with confidence and satisfaction.

Are there any specific Smashbox products that you are curious about? Leave a comment with the product and I will include it in my next e-mail to them!

Images : Smashbox

Posted on November 4th, 2011
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Nov

Tips to Repair Your Damaged Hair

8 Tips to Repair Your Damaged Hair STAT

Dried, fried hair is out. Healthy, glossy hair is in. See how to repair your damaged hair with these tips

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article

When you’re all bundled up for winter and your nose is red from the cold, your only redeeming beauty quality is your hair — if it’s glossy, that is. In order to maintain its health and vibrancy, hair needs to be treated and cared for just like the rest of our body. See the expert tips to inject life back into your fried strands now.

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Posted on November 3rd, 2011
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Nov

Reese Witherspoon Sports Python Chloe Bag

Recently Reese Witherspoon has been seen multiple times sporting the Chloe Paraty bag made from python skin. Not only is this bag incredibly not animal friendly, but it’s also illegal to purchase it in California. In 2006 PETA named Reese “sexiest vegetarian” and anyone who has seen Legally Blonde 2 knows about its animal friendly message. With stylish alternatives so readily available, and as much as I love the clothing coming from Chloe, there’s no reason to spend nearly $4,000 on this bag. Especially when you’ve been honored by PETA and talked about your compassion for animals in the past.

Read on to see what PETA had to say and to see some animal friendly alternatives that Reese could have picked instead.

Posted on November 3rd, 2011
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Nov

Kim Kardashian in Leopard Denim

Recent Lucky Magazine cover girl Kim Kardashian was recently spotted in a great pair of leopard print jeans. Kim was seen in the super skinny jeans from J Brand Jeans in Snow Leopard. Printed denim is going to be a hot trend this fall and winter. While some prefer floral or SouthWestern inspired prints, leopard is a great way to switch it up.