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Dec

Eye Makeup Looks for Your Holiday Parties

Gorgeous Eye Makeup Looks for Your Holiday Parties

Got an office holiday party or a coffee date with your crush? These new looks are perfect for every occasion

This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article

Just because your makeup is “office appropriate” doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Whatever the festive occasion, we’ve got new, stunning looks that are sure to snag you the attention you deserve.

Get the looks

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. Please note that many, if not all, of these items can easily be replaced in your beauty routine with items that are cruelty free and/or vegan.

Posted on December 19th, 2011
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Dec

Sunday Link Love

Check out some of my favorite blog posts and articles that I discovered this week!

NOTD: Bejeweled French Nails from Gems In A Bottle – Learn how to get glitter tips!! This super cute manicure is a lot easier than you might expect.
How to wrap a gift: Use tissue paper for a beautiful gift topper decoration from Chatelaine – This is a really cute and easy way to make any of your gifts more bright and unique.
Stop Getting Low-balled As A Blogger from Independent Fashion Bloggers – It’s really important to realize what your blog is worth. This post covers a lot of great basics and can give you a better idea of what your blog is worth.
How Do Jeans Fit? from Denim Debutante – This is a great list compiled from reader feedback on how different denim brands fit. As we all know, sizing can be completely different from one brand to the next. Use this as a guide the next time you go shopping for jeans.
7 Reasons Kale Is the New Beef from Organic Authority – Everyone is raving about the health benefits of kale. Personally, I try to add it to as many dishes as I can. Not only does it add extra vitamins and nutrients, but it tastes awesome. This article details some of the best things about kale.

Images : WeHeartIt

Posted on December 18th, 2011
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Dec

The Best Primers to Help Eye Makeup Last

15 Best Primers to Help Eye Makeup Last

Sick of your shadows and liners ending up a smudged mess by the end of the day? Keep your makeup intact with one of these primers

This is a TotalBeauty.com eye makeup article

You hear it over and over again from all the top makeup artists: Wear primer. Using a great primer can make all the difference in your eye makeup. Primer allows your makeup colors to be truer on your skin, prevents smudging, and helps makeup last longer. Convinced? Good. Now go get one — and make it one of these reader faves.

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Of the primers mentioned in this dedicated post from Total Beauty, several brands are cruelty free. Clinique, Smashbox, MAC, Urban Decay, E.L.F., Laura Mercier and Too Faced are cruelty free brands. I am not sure if any of these specific products are vegan, but these companies all also happen to have some vegan products. Also, please note that Mary Kay is no longer a cruelty free brand.

Posted on December 15th, 2011
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Dec

Katy Perry Goes Platinum & Pink

Katy Perry recently revealed a new hair style and color. Her sleek platinum blonde bob was offset with cute light pink accents. It’s a great combination that fits Perry’s personality. I love that she’s all about having fun and being ridiculous. Two things that I definitely try to bring into my own style.

Want to get a similar hair color effect? Try using the Manic Panic Flashlighning Bleach Kit to go platinum. Then use Manic Panic Cotton Candy Pink Dye. I’ve used at least half of the Manic Panic color collection myself and you get lots of pigment that will wear really well. Just keep an eye on the dye to see how much pigment is going onto your hair. It’s a lot easier to add more dye than end up with more pigment than you wanted. Not only will you have awesome Katy Perry inspired hair, but you’ll have achieved it using completely cruelty free and vegan products.

Images : WeHeartIt, JustJared

Posted on December 14th, 2011
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Dec

The Dark Side of the Beauty Business

While this is a beauty blog, I think that it’s really important to stress that the media and the beauty industry does a lot of damage. After all, it’s what’s unique about you that makes you beautiful. I found this image online and couldn’t resist sharing it with the readers of Logical Harmony.

Images : Online MBA Blog

Posted on December 13th, 2011
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Dec

How to Get Perfect, Full Eyelashes

Want long, thick lashes without wearing falsies? See how to get them naturally

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article

We’ve come to terms with our mousy hair color, our pasty skin — even our ugly toes. But we can’t accept our stubby, sparse wisps for eyelashes. That’s why we talked to Courtney Akai of Courtney Akai Lash Boutique in New York City to find out what we can do to have long, lust-worthy lashes.

See her tips

Posted on December 13th, 2011
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Dec

How To Make Your Own Bronzer

If you like to be bronzed, then check out this quick and easy way to make your own bronzer! Personally, I love being bronzed. Whether it’s by using self tanner, powder bronzer or both. A lot of celebrities, such as Ashley Olsen, love their bronzer too. There’s something so great about being able to breathe a little life into your winter makeup routine with bronzer. Thanks to PETA, I can now share with you how to make your own bronzer.

What you need :

Cocoa or cinnamon powder
Powdered sugar or baby powder
An old mineral makeup sifter jar or an old compact

Mix the ingredients together in small amounts until you have reached your desired shade. Mixing it yourself let’s you have it be as light or dark as you would like. To make it darker, add more cocoa or cinnamon powder. To make it lighter, add more sugar or baby powder. Once it’s your desired shade, pour it into your container and you’re good to go!

For the baby powder, good animal friendly option is Baby Bee Dusting Powder from Burt’s Bees. It’s both cruelty free and vegan. If you choose to use powdered sugar, try using Florida Crystals. They don’t use animal bones to filter the sugar like most common brands do. Or, better yet, make your own! You can make vegan powdered sugar by combining 2 cups of vegan granulated sugar with 2 tbsp cornstarch, then mix in a food processor.

Images & Source : WeHeartIt & PETA

Posted on December 12th, 2011
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Dec

Sunday Link Love

Check out some of my favorite blog posts and articles that I discovered this week!

Painted Leather Bracelet D.I.Y. from A Beautiful Mess – This DIY uses leather, but you can easily make it animal friendly. Use fabric scraps instead! Just layer them up to give yourself the bulk of the originals in this post.
Vintage Weight Gain Ads from Retronaut – These awesome vintage ads encourage women to have healthy bodies. It’s pretty crazy to see how the social norm has changed over the years.
DIY Dry Shampoo Spray from Hookable Designs – I haven’t had a chance to try this yet, so I’m not sure if it works or not. However, I love dry shampoo and am really excited to try out this easy, cheap, DIY version.
Blog Business Cards: What You Need To Know from The Blog Stylist – Whether you’re due to order a new batch of cards (me!) or haven’t ordered any yet, this is a super helpful guide to let you know what information is best to include.
Pretty Project from The Beauty Department – The reason I threw away my last curling iron was because I absolutely hated the clamp. It left funny creases in my hair that refused to go away. I should have turned it into a curling wand instead. This post shows you how to do just that.

Images : WeHeartIt

Posted on December 11th, 2011
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Dec

Haircuts You Must Try Before You Die

9 Haircuts You Must Try Before You Die

Bored of your hair? Go for one of these edgy new cuts

This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article

If you’re stuck in a hair rut and tired of throwing your character-less hair into a ponytail yet again, it’s time for a cut. Sure, a drastic haircut can be scary — but you can also end up with a new ‘do you love. Check out these daring celebrity styles and see which one is the perfect cut to break you out of your style slump.

Get a haircut

Posted on December 11th, 2011
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Dec

Reviva Labs Light Skin Peel Review

Having a good scrub or skin exfoliation product is essential. Especially as the weather is changing and so are your skin care needs. I was really happy with the seaweed soap from Reviva Labs and the great job it did exfoliating, so I couldn’t wait to try the Reviva Labs Light Skin Peel. While it’s suggested to only use them once a week, a good scrub can make a big difference in how your skin looks. It removes dead skin cells and other impurities that your regular skin cleanser might not be able to remove.

It’s important to note that, unlike the name may imply, the Reviva Labs Light Skin Peel isn’t a chemical peel. “It doesn’t ‘peel skin’ as we know it, but gently lifts off more hardened, dried skin cells than can be achieved by scrubs or any other ‘exfoliating’ product.” Instead, it’s a simple and great exfoliating scrub.

The ingredients of the soap are as follows : Purified Water, SDA Alcohol 40, Crushed Almonds, Vegetable Oil, Zinc Oxide, Kaolin, Starch, Glycerin, Chamomile, Methylcellulose, Salyicylic Acid, Allantoin, Papain, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Oil of Thyme. I have confirmed with Reviva Labs that the Gylcerin in this product is plant-based.

I liked that the Light Skin Peel did exactly what it claimed. It was easy to use, gentle on my skin, and left it feeling super soft and smooth. You really do notice a visible difference in your skin. Even after just one use. I feel like this is really rare of exfoliating products out there, and as a result I usually end up avoiding them. After I used it, I applied moisturizer and then used the Reviva Labs Makeup Primer under my makeup. This made my skin even softer.

There was honestly nothing that I didn’t like about the Reviva Labs Light Skin Peel. If you use beauty products on a regular basis, you know how rare it is that you will say this. However, it’s the honest truth. I loved this product! Definitely pick it up and give it a try. Trust me, it’s worth every cent.

Editor’s Note: The product(s) featured in this post were provided by a representative of the company named in this post for editorial consideration. Please note that all reviews are 100% honest and a product would not receive a favorable review unless it provided favorable results.

Images : Reviva Labs