Fabulous Over Forty – Where Beauty Is Ageless

It seems these days that everywhere you look there are articles in magazines about plastic surgery. You hear about the next new procedure, the advancements of this, the next wave of that, and if you are contemplating surgery where do you turn? It can all be very overwhelming and confusing.

Now, surgery is not my thing, (at least not now!) but it may well be yours, and I’m not here to judge, but even if I don’t know you personally, I want you to be safe. The thing you must be certain about though when contemplating any type of cosmetic procedure is to make sure you have a cosmetic surgery professional who is board certified.

We’ve all heard the horror stories of fly-by-night “doctors” that have left people scarred and ruined for life, or worse. By choosing a board certified surgeon, you are getting someone who is trained to uphold modern standards and is well qualified to practice their craft. Of all the doctors that are board certified there are still many surgeons to choose from, so make sure that you are very clear in your discussion of your goals, expectations and that you and the surgeon you select agree on everything.

I hope that if you choose to do cosmetic surgery that you research, research, research. It’s your life, and it’s the only one you get.

I may have been a bit remiss the last few weeks with my “Beauty on a Budget” column, but what I’ve been occupied with recently speaks to my budget item today.

See, I’ve been busy moving children to college. Yes, the time is finally here and I’ve been trying to handle things as best as I can, but being an empty nester is something that is going to take a lot of getting used to.

So what does this all have to do with this Dove Go Fresh Body Mist? Well, like I said, I’ve been moving kids, and well, hauling box upon box of their lives into un-airconditioned dorms, it can take a toll on your freshness and that’s where this comes in.

I love this little bottle – small enough to put in your handbag, just spray wherever on your body when you need a little freshening up. My particular favorite is the Cucumber and Green Tea scent. It’s refreshing, and not heavy at all, with a little bit of moisturizer in it for the skin, so it’s not drying at all.

Perfect for those late summer/early fall hot days when you feel you need a body freshening, or if you happen to be moving boxes all day into a dorm. Less than $5.00

In honor of the newest limited edition collection from MAC Cosmetics, Cult of Cherry; Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy does a gorgeous makeup tutorial, showing you how to achieve a fabulous look for this upcoming Fall season!

Beauty Anonymous reviews YSL’s fall eye shadow palette.

Alison of the The Advice Sisters Guide to Life, Success & Happiness Blog thinks that Sue Devitt’s Bermuda Triangle is a Great Way to Banish Wrinkles!

Viva Woman discovers that baking soda really whitens her teeth!

Looking for a lipgloss that will stay put and last a long time? Then check out The Makeup Divas review on the Mac Lustre Twins.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings is surprised by a new fall lip color. Find out which one!

What are Jamie’s 3 must-haves? Find out at Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog.

Crave for beautifully rejuvenated skin with absolutely no cost at all? Find out at Beauty Tyrant, she has whipped up a skin rejuvenating peach facial! You’ll love your skin even more now.

Beauty Blogging Junkie has partnered with Three Custom Color to provide 25 readers with TCC’s new Watercolours for Cheeks in Wallflower, a dewy beige. Click here for more info on how to enter.

If you’re a Bobbi Brown makeup fan (and who isn’t?) Beauty411 has the latest on new Bobbi Brown palettes!

MissWhoever-You-Are has found out how you can get a free tote YSL tote during Fashion Week. No Joke!

Wondering about Fall’s Makeup Trends? Learn how apply a Pretty Power Pout like the pros on A Mom in Red High Heels.

Thought hair mousse was just an 80′s trend? Think again. Daily Dose of Coffee tries out one of the most interesting hair mousses ever: Sebastian Whipped Creme.

Product Girl shows you how to make your own lipstick palette and it’s easy as pie!

Don’t miss out on your chance to win the entire line of Sera Anti-Aging skincare products over at Beauty in Real Life.

Chocolate lipliner? Sounds good, looks great! See it at Glossypink!

The Beauty Alchemist hits drugstore paydirt with Jergens Renew Lotion.

LashBlast had better watch her back. There’s a new voluptuous lash in town, and she’s wearing Exceptionnel de Chanel Intense Volume and Curl Mascara. The creamy formula and six-sided brush took Spoiled Pretty’s lashes up, up and away!

Butterfly Diary reviews the luxurious collection by Sultana de Saba , whose Body Karite Butter and Honey Mask will make Cleopatra wish she had been reborn. Check it out!

Right now I am going into hysterics looking at this palette. It’s available exclusively at Neiman Marcus and it completely makes me feel like a kid in a candy store.

Look at all those beautiful colors, all at your fingertips. No need to open up all the little cases and try and figure out what lipstick you want to wear – open up the palette and the world of color opens up to you!

Just. Take. A. Breath.

There are 42 shades in this palette. 21 of them are the standard lip color which is semi-matte and full coverage, 11 are creamy color formula and 10 are the sheer formula.

At $200 it’s not a spur-of-the-moment purchase. But, if you do the math – 42 lipsticks are normally $22 each, that’s $924 if bought separately!

I am in the process of going through a change in my website to make it more fresh looking and easier to navigate. I hope to have it up and running soon, but in the meantime I have a question for you about the content, and who better to ask than my loyal readers.

Do you like or dislike these daily Total Beauty Beauty Bytes as they’re called, on my site? Let me know your honest opinion. These are a test run and I’m not sure what to think, so since I value your readership and opinions, I’d love to hear what you have to say.

Thanks so much!

Weekly Web Tour

Find out what yummy scented body souffle The Makeup Divas is all excited about.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings discovers it’s what’s on the inside that counts with Elizabeth Grant’s Vitamin C Body Lotion.

Viva Woman tells you how John Masters Organics Vitamin C Anti-Aging Serum & John Masters Organics Mandarin Maximum Moisture help to lighten up some of her pigmentation caused by sun damage.

Beauty’s SPOT figures out that waxing and plucking may be a thing a of the past with the Artemis Woman Personal Groomer.

Don’t forget to enter Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog free giveaway from MORE Magazine.

Frappelattes gives L’Oreal’s new Bare Naturale Mineral Mascara a spin and lets us know how it delivers.

Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy counts down the 10 most wacky beauty tips, that actually work!. You may just be surprised to see what they are!

Win a RisWallet from A Mom in Red High Heels. It’s a hands-free solution for a busy woman!

Now is your last opportunity to win in the[comfort zone] giveaway at Fabulous Over Forty

Beauty411tells you about a product that will help you rewind lines and wrinkles. And it’s completely painless!

Want a gorgeous tan without damaging your skin? Beauty Tyrant has found a summer must-have sunscreen that lets you enjoy the sun without worrying about your skin!

Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee offers up some tips on purchasing the perfect mascara for YOU.

How to get your skin glowing like Beyonce-Talking Makeup!

The Beauty Alchemist visits with Van Cleef and Arpels new Feerie perfume.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are at it again…check out their latest giveaways with Luzern Labs and Sanctuary Spas.

Beauty Anonymous reveals her travel-friendly beauty goodies.

To celebrate the kickoff of the new Hills season, Glossypink tells you how to score Whitney Port’s beautiful makeup.

Ah, Fall! Celebrate the peculiar and sexy scents of Autumn with Fifty-Cent Head and Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs.