I’m not going to waste any time writing… this webisode is long enough! Get comfy and grab a pen + paper because there’s a ton of info here. Get ready to glow, radiate and shine….
RECAP:
1. Murad Time Release Acne Wash
2. Sia Botanics Vitamin C Glowing Skin Tonic Pads
3. Sia Botanics Prickly Pear Age Defying Serum
4. Nucerity Eye Effects 3 Eye Serum
5. Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Tinted Moisturizer w/ SPF 50
6. Murad Line & Pore Minimizing Hydrator
7. Makeup Forever HD Invisible Coverage Foundation
8. YSL Touche Eclat Concealer
9. Maybelline Cover Stick
10. Makeup Forever Camo Palette
11. Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
12. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
WHEW, that’s a lot of work! But, since we’re not 16 anymore with that natural sunkissed glow…Thank God we can eat right, get enough sleep and use the right products to get that glow back.
If you have a great secret or special product that helps you get a gorgeous glow…share it with us sista!
Are you a worrier? Or are you a happy girl, naturally? Of course, at different seasons in our lives we may tend to be one over the other. Really, we all have so much to be happy about in the grand scheme of things, but why is it we so often battle with unnecessary worry which drains us of energy, vibrance and joy. When I’m worried, I feel as if I have a dark cloud over my entire life. NO THANK YOU! Bring on the blue skies and sunshine please! Which sounds better to you? HAPPY(adj.) enjoying or characterized by well-being and contentment. WORRY (v.) to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret. It is truly a conscious choice to stop worrying and choose happiness.
P.S. You girls who have won the AHP limited-edition EP, my hubby wrote a song on this very subject called “Nothing But Blue”- Enjoy!
There’s been lots of talk of HAPPINESS lately and Oprah’s even launching a “Celebrate 30 Days of Happiness” campaign to get us all focusing on our happiest moment of each day. I love this and I’m joining in! I have to admit, I’ve been pretty lazy with my journaling and this is exactly the kick-in-the-bootie I need to get back to it. I know myself and I am much more peaceful and joy-filled when I write down happy moments and things I’m grateful for. Some people think journaling is just a venting session and a cathartic vomit of the negative junk in our heads. Ok- yes, someday’s that is what’s required to keep our sanity, BUT for the month of August– let’s all join Lady O and celebrate the things that make us happy. I want to see some comments below and on Facebook saying YES, I’M IN TIFF!
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I’m sad to say this friday is the last full SOS Summer Swag Bag Giveaway. It has been such a blast giving away such awesome products and helping promote these fabulous companies! We will have a few more smaller giveaways with great books from SOUND WISDOM plus a few surprise goodies from me! Make sure to check in on the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY and make comments. This has been such a fun way for us all the get to know one another better and strengthen our Style Sisterhood.
You ready to get your fill of Beauty, Style + Inspiration? This blog post is busting at the seams with it! You may want to grab a pen and paper. Kick back and let the fun begin…
Not being able to SAY NO is a topic that comes up often among us gals. If you don’t have an issue with it- kudos girlfriend! It is definitely something that took me a while to get a handle on and still find it to be a challenge. Grrrr- this tiny little word with those two little letters can have such a kung fu grip on us. We all have so many commitments these days between our families and their commitments, friends, career demands, church, community plus all the extra-curricular activities like small group meetings, team sports, etc. WHEW! I’m worn out just writing all that. Women tend to be “people pleasers” and do not want to let anyone down by not agreeing to help with a task, do a favor or attend an event. It is just a fact that you cannot be productive if you over-commit yourself! By spreading yourself too thin, you will end up jeopardizing your important priorities and ultimately your health and stress level. Take the pressure off yourself and start saying “NO” politely and with love. Here’s 5 tips to help you get started:
YOUR TIME IS PRECIOUS! Start valuing it by dedicating your time to your priorities. If you don’t have your priorities straight, then start there first!
PRACTICE SAYING “NO”! Like everything in life, we must practice, practice, practice. Eventually you will be comfortable saying it. I promise.
BE UNAPOLOGETIC! It is important to be polite, but it’s okay to be firm when you are protecting your time.
TAKE A BEAT! It is totally acceptable to say, “let me get back to you” or “maybe later”. If it’s a situation that sounds interesting, but you simply do not have the time for it right now- maybe you can rearrange your schedule or fit it in when you have some free time later.
LET GO OF THE GUILT! Stand your ground and respect your decision for saying no. We tend to feel guilty later, but that serves no purpose. Let it go, you made your mind up and move on.
Do you find saying “NO” difficult? Have you overcome it? Please leave a comment!
HERE’S PART 2 OF KILL THAT SUMMERTIME SHINE:
A few of you have already picked up the Physicians Formula SPF 50 and said you love it! Woohoo!
STYLE TIP FOR THE WEEK:
One of the reasons I love summer so much is that we’re able to rock fun exotic prints that have an international flare plus tropical florals, great woven bags and bright jewelry like that great turquoise piece you picked up in Mexico! I’ll be chatting more about this in an upcoming webisode on MY SUMMER ESSENTIALS. A great Tribal or Navajo print is definitely a MUST ROCK! I’m drooling over this BCBG dress that just came out:
A BIT OF DESSERT WITH A CHERRY ON TOP:
I was asked for my recommendations on books I found helpful along my path of Spiritual growth and healing. There are so many more that this list, but here is a list of books I highly recommend:
It’s Black Friday- the day all serious shopping addicts can get their “fix” on! Are you braving the malls today? If so, are you insane girl? I truly hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and created special memories with good friends and loved ones.
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A few viewers have asked me to give some options for cute winter hats while their hair is growing back after chemotherapy and I also show how to tie my signature headscarf look. I realize this is a sensitive subject, but I believe these brave women should feel as fashionable as possible during this transition. In 2011, there will be 2.6 million breast cancer survivors so I know this has touched all of our lives directly or indirectly in some way. Celebrating their courage and bravery today!
For Fall 2011, the hat must have- A Floppy Fedora!
OR grab a chic hat with feather accents like this one my BFF, Heidi is wearing by Jessica Simpson!
Have you tried the GLOW DIET?
I have been diligent in eating blueberries every morning and have been adding more kale and sweet potatoes to our meals. Not only does your skin glow, but it amps up your energy too. Remember, our skin takes a toll in winter with the extreme temp changes from outdoors to indoors with the brutal heaters so take special care of your beautiful face! Change up your night cream and moisturizers. Most of you know, I love the Arbonne RE9 line especially their night cream, but wanted to change things up. For the past 3 weeks, I have been using VICHY’S Liftactiv Retinol HA Night Cream and give it 2 thumbs up. It has a TRIPLE dose of Hyaluronic Acid for an intense, stabilized filling action + New Generation Retinol (Retinol+Adenosine Complex) for an accelerated resurfacing effect. Your skin looks plumper after the first use. SERIOUSLY! I love the convenience of being able to pick it up at CVS!
BE INSPIRED:
I have to share a new beautiful song by my hubby called “My Number One”. Take a few minutes to listen and be inspired!
“It’s so important to tell those we love how important they are while we have the chance. My new song, ‘My Number One’ talks about two lives that left this world without knowing, without hearing the words… It’s important today and everyday to tell those we love how much they mean to us”. ~AH
I hope everyone is enjoying a Spectacular, Stylish September so far! I’m thrilled to welcome back the talented and uber- informative Tara Dowburd-Luftman of Makeup Therapy to give us simple steps to achieving the perfect “Go-to-Face” for everyday plus great tips for those of you who may be heading out on your first ever job interviews after graduating from college!
PLUS, be inspired by Tara’s a-ha moment when she took a leap of Faith to start her own business!
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A Few of TDL’s Faves:
Remember, even if you’re not heading to a job interview- it’s important that we always step out of the house with our “best face forward” ladies!
I’m thrilled to finally give the guys some tips they requested! Yes, believe it or not- I have had several guys ask me to do a webisode on makeup for camera! With all the HD video cameras today, even the guys need to apply makeup to hide imperfections and get rid of shine. My go-to-girl, Vio Meyners of www.violetartistry.com gives us 3 simple steps any guy can do!
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Thank you all for supporting SOS. Remember we are all here with the common goal of helping one another be the best we can be! Like my dear friend Brooke Barlow said- “Women (and men) have to look good, to feel good, in order to do good..and we all want to do good”.
Confidence is a must have accessory! Never leave home with out! Love, Beauty + Inspiration, Tiff
LADIES- THIS IS THE MOST SPECTACULAR BAG OF GOODIES YET!
I’m so excited to introduce you to my skincare “go to girl”, Arbonne Independent Consultant, CARLA MASLEY and the RE9 line that helped clear up my cystic acne 5 years ago! I wasted money on several dermatologists and tried every skincare line out there. This was the one and only line that healed my skin, regenerated it and kept it clear. I love sharing my fav’s with you all. Here’s the chance to win several of the Arbonne “must have’s”…
Pure, Safe, Benefical and GORGEOUS. July’s swag bag is full of Arbonne’s amazing summer must have’s. Whether it is anti aging, sun spots, the perfect primer, bronzer, lip polish or energy drink… Arbonne has it ALL without the parabens, fragrance, animal by products (that’s right- certified VEGAN), formaldehyde derivatives, chemicals and artificial ingredients. Today, we’re all more concerned with prevention than we are in treatment. SO many ingredients we put in our body and on our skin is either a poison or a toxic fuel. With Arbonne, you get pure, safe and beneficial fuels so you can FEEL, LOOK & LIVE BETTER!
*If you have any questions about the products, feel free to ask Carla! She has a background in the Health Field as a Registered Nurse and has a keen understanding of the the inner-outer approach to beauty & well-being. Message her on Facebook! Link below.
PLUS- Are you forever trying to get the PERFECT profile shot for Facebook and all the social media platforms that require a great, eye catching photo? We’re adding the awesome book “Face This” by former model, Shelley Goodstein. It’s full of all the tips and tricks to looking like a cover girl and never taking a bad photo again!
Hey gorgeous goddesses! Is the summer heat wrecking your beautiful locks? Does your face feel like rawhide? YIKES! Let’s take care of that lickity split. Here are a few of my fav products and homemade facial masks for INSTANT HYDRATION! You may find most of the ingredients in your fridge or pantry right now!
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One more thing I swear by is spritzing ROSE WATER on my face during the day to keep the skin moist! Aside from moisturizing externally, the smell of rose is offers a soothing property to the nerves and emotional /psychological state of mind. AMAZING AROMATHERAPY! So hydrate your skin and make yourself happy at the same time! Win- win! You can get this brand by Heritage Products at any Whole Foods.
If you have a fab homemade facial that you love- please share it with us!
How to use bronzers, highlighters and self-tanners to get that gorgeous glow for summer!
I’m so excited to introduce you to beautiful & brilliant makeup artist, VIO MEYNERS of www.violetartistry.com. In the latest webisode, she shares the bronzers she has in her professional makeup kit as well as a few self-tanners she uses personally. From powders to liquids to what she calls “The Mother of All Bronzers” there is something for every skin type! Make sure to check out her tutorial video’s for some easy and informative tips!
PROTECT YOUR SKIN BY FAKING IT, NOT BAKING IT!
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Here’s a few closeups:
YOU GLOW GIRL! xoTiff
Little Birdie Reminders:
Have you entered to win the SOS Beach Bag Giveway filled with fabulous products by www.salerm.com?
How are you looking and feeling from the Slimmer Summer Shapeup? We’ve rec’vd a few kickbutt photos of you gals making major progress! KEEP IT UP!
Have you set any goals you want to share or have you created a vision board?
NEVER ABANDON YOURSELF TO PLEASE ANOTHER (Mastin Kipp) This is the worst kind of abandonment. Today, let’s not worry about the opinion of others. Let’s not give our power away because we feel we need the approval of other people. Say YES to ourselves, and NO to the world, if need be…and not feel bad about it!
Are you as excited as I am that summer has arrived? To kick it off, we’re creating a monstrous SOS BEACH BAG to give to one fabulous SOS fashionista!
WHAT’S INSIDE THE BAG?
A bottle of my sister’s exclusive essential oil based parfume called CORPUS DEI. Her very own creation! During the summer it’s great to wear an oil instead of a heavy alcohol cologne/parfume because our body temp’s are constantly changing going from the heat of the outdoors to the A/C indoors. Don’t you notice your parfume turns funny on your skin in the summer? Try an essential oil instead!
Several products from SALERM COSMETICS including an awesome SPF 20 body spray, UV hair protector and fun summer nail polish colors!
PLUS, the Super Greens & Maca Powder that I’ve been raving about, Voluminous Waterproof Mascara, a great summer read and MUCH MORE!
We’ve added a great fun, summer read by http://www.deborahcloyed.com called “The Summer We Came To Life” recommended by my sis.
TO ENTER:
You have a bit of homework, but it’s just 4 simple tasks!
