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Woman Sues Lancome Because Their 24-Hour Foundation Doesn't Last 24-Hours

Lori Crofford — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:50:07 +0000

People will sue for just about anything these days. However, is it OK to sue because of possible false advertising? Do we as people assume that a make up won’t last 24-hours but it would be awesome if it did? Are we naive enough to believe everything we are told through advertising? Take for instance [...]

Hair Care Gone Wrong: Hair Vs. Curling Iron [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:59:13 +0000

It is just another morning, I am standing in front of the mirror, curling my hair using the same curling iron I have for the last year, when it happens. A piece of my hair falls off, because the curling iron burns it in half. In that moment I was horrified. I lost a chunk [...]

The Total Improvement Expo Coming Soon to the Amarillo Civic Center Featuring Guest Speaker Jake Moss from HGTV and DIY

Lori Crofford — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:56:42 +0000

If you are looking to improve an area in your life or all the areas in your life then the Total Improvement Expo is for you! The Total Improvement Expo is all about helping you improve certain areas of your life. Those areas include Fitness-If you are looking to get fit in 2013 then we [...]

How to Properly Wash Your Face

Lori Crofford — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:57:34 +0000

I wash my face twice per day, once in the morning and once before I go to bed. In the morning I use the Clean and Clear morning burst to wake me up. In the evening I use a facial scrub to get the nasty old makeup and dirt off. However, did you know that there is a proper way to wash your face?

According to a New Study, Lubbock Comes In at #2 as the Most Beauty-Obssesed City In The U.S.

Lori Crofford — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:09:27 +0000

I am having a hard time believing that Lubbock, Texas, home of Texas Tech and Buddy Holly, is the 2nd most beauty-obsessed city in the United States. However, according to a new study by InStyle Magazine, Lubbock, Texas does indeed come in at #2. According to the InStyle: We asked the brainiacs at FourSquare to tally [...]

Scientific Study Finds Some Toxin-Free Nail Polish Has (Surprise!) Toxins

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:56:10 +0000

A study of different “toxin-free” nail products shows they may not be living up to their labels. California’s Environmental Protection Agency tested 25 different nail products with an independent laboratory more than half of which came with toxin-free labels. The lab found that many of the so-called “toxin-free” products still had a series of chemicals [...]

Miss South Carolina Dropped 110 Pounds Before Winning Pageant [VIDEO]

Billy Goforth — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:25:49 +0000

Nobody would have ever guessed that a 16-year old Bree Boyce would one day become Miss South Carolina.

That’s because the 22-year old brunette from Florence, South Carolina, weighed 230 pounds during her teenage years. She was able to drop 110 pounds not by dieting, but instead embracing a lifestyle of moderate eating.

Miss California Alyssa Campanella Crowned Miss USA 2011 [VIDEO]

Andy Scott — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:57:59 +0000

In what came down to a battle between two best friends, Alyssa Campanella of Los Angeles, California was crowned Miss USA 2011 Sunday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

The 21-year-old beauty beat out Miss Tennessee Ashley Durham to take the title, the 60th in the pageant’s long-running history.