Beauty or Bust
February 14th, 2008
Welcome to Beauty or Bust – your guide to the best beauty products, home remedies, makeup tips, and beauty sales. We’re two girls with a passion for beauty and sharing what we’ve learned with girls everywhere. We’ll be adding to the site daily, so check back regularly! Please feel free to post thoughts and comments (PG only please) about things you like or what you’d like to see more of on the site.
* Don’t forget to check out our beauty giveaway!
Your humble hosts, Crystal and Steph (beautyorbust@gmail.com)
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SURVEY OF THE WEEK
What’s your secret beauty weapon?
(Please leave your answer in the comments section)
February 27th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I like Almay’s intense i-color lengthening mascara in emerald green. It is affordable and brings out the green in my eyes. Beyond that, I like L’oreal Featherlash for a full look without clumps.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
I like Avon’s SuperShock mascara. It leaves my eyelashes longer, fuller but still looking natural.
March 4th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
I am a guy, but I might as well learn as much as I can about beauty, right? Certainly, I am a pretty guy.
April 11th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Has anyone heard of the new mascara with the spinning brush called spinlash? Does it work, or does it make a mess?
April 25th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
[...] Soho Sanctuary This women-only spa offers one hour massages until 8 p.m., Monday through Friday (7p.m. on [...]
May 30th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
lipstick,
June 1st, 2008 at 10:48 am
My secret beauty weapon is the mark Mist Opportunity Multi-tasking Refresher
The mist feels so good after a long day at work or a sweaty workout. It evaporates quickly and leaves my face fresh and clean. I know this sounds weird, but I can even spray it on a face full of makeup and it really does freshen everything!
June 4th, 2008 at 1:16 am
great site!
Hope you can check out my ideas for the next “Beauty Guru” contest for Smashbox and Sephora.
http://www.brickfish.com/Pages/Mail/Mail.aspx?qsi=2711946
thanks!
June 6th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Thanks for reading the site. The designs on the Bond frag bottles are always so beautiful so I am going to read your feature right now. Have a nice weekend!
June 10th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I miss NY. Hope you are peachy
Cool blog! Will visit everyday now that I work in the beauty world. hahah Check us out. http://www.totalbeauty.com
So when is your going away party? I want to come back!
June 11th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Covergirls Lash Blast Mascara!
July 1st, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Hi,
You have a very nice blog which is very informative to girls. I just started a blog about naturalremedies and beauty. My seceret beauty weapon is to dabble a few drops of rosewater on your face before you go to bed and your face will be glowing in the morning.
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:27 pm
My beauty must have is my abs in a box body countouring kit I found online at It Cosmetics.I can draw on a waterproof muscles for a more defined look.I can even swim in it which is perfect for summer!
July 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Chapstick. I use it for my lips, as a cuticle treatment, to prevent hair dye staining and more.
http://itsaglamthing.com
July 8th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Hey There!
Spa Week has a whole new set of deals going on this month that I thought you and your readers would enjoy. We have a brand new travel giveaway (worth $8,000) for the winner and his/her lucky friend that gets to tag along. We also bring you a new set of spa deals available throughout the month of July in over 70 spas from the east to the west coast. And last, but definitely not least, more amazing getaway package deals: this month from Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa and The Osthoff Resort and Aspira Spa.
:: BEST MONTH EVER JULY
JULY Travel Giveaway
What: Win the “Lifestyle Makeover” of your dreams at Hilton Head Health, situated on the beautiful South Carolina Coast (Retail Value: $7,990). Enjoy a 7 night stay for two in a private 2-bedroom villa. Throughout the course of your stay you will dine on healthy gourmet meals and snacks. Take advantage of the great variety of fitness classes each day, and 3 private personal training sessions. Also, check out the nutrition, cooking, stress management, and motivational classes available! After all those intense training sessions, make sure you relax those muscles with a complimentary 60 minute massage.
How: All you have to do is click on this link http://www.spaweek.org/content/promo/hiltonhead and forward this giveaway to two or more friends, and you will automatically be entered to win this all-inclusive trip for two!
Why: Because you’re sick and tired of reading about Celebrity Slim Down Secrets. We know the truth – celebrities spend countless hours with their personal trainers and have their meals cooked by gourmet chefs to keep their figures flawless. Well, Spa Week can give you the chance to live and train like a star. America’s premiere weight-loss retreat will have you (and your guest) looking and feeling like a celebrity. Move over Jessica Biel, the Spa Week winners will have the best bikini bods on the beach after their stay at Hilton Head Health.
JULY Steals & Deals
Hit the town in your maxi looking like a silky smooth bronze goddess, minus the harmful UV rays and premature aging, with an affordable Spray Tan from Spa Week’s Steals & Deals. If you’ve already got your bronze on, indulge in a Tutti Frutti Body Treatment or a Gold Bling Facial. This season is all about showing skin! Book your Body Salt Glow, Spray Tan, Vitamin Facial, Brazilian, or Mani/Pedi Combo today and kick off summer the right way - at the spa! After all ladies, that bikini line isn’t going to wax itself.
To find new monthly spa specials, promotions and exclusive deals near you visit http://www.spaweek.org/content/deals !!
JULY Wellness Getaways
What: Discover the award winning Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa with a friend this summer – and save. If you plan a trip for two, each person gets 15% off the package stay! Simply mention Two New, Too Terrific when you call for reservations and you will receive the special discount. This beautiful destination spa is a perfect getaway for the summer. Kick off those heels, lay back, relax and recharge with your best bud in tow.
Where: The wooded hills of Lenox, Massachusetts. Get further details at http://www.spaweek.org/content/wellness
When: July 1st – August 30th
Why: Because you deserve a break, and with the Spa Week special you’ll have extra money to burn at the Prime Outlets, conveniently only 5 minutes away!
We would love to collaborate with you to get the word out to your readers so that they can take full advantage of Spa Week’s July specials. I have included the press releases below. Thanks in advance!
Spa Week Presents All-Inclusive Lifestyle Makeover Giveaway
Finally, Go Out and Buy that Teeny Weenie Itsy Bitsy Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
New York, NY—Tired of reading about celebrity slimdown secrets? We know the truth—celebrities spend countless hours with their personal trainers to keep their figures flawless. As commonfolk, we don’t have the time or money for that, but thankfully Spa Week has just announced its July Promotional Sweepstakes with America’s premiere weight-loss retreat, Hilton Head Health.
During the month of July, consumers can log on to SpaWeek.org and enter to win the lifestyle makeover of their dreams at Hilton Head Health, located off the coast of South Carolina. The lucky winner and a friend will have the opportunity to enjoy an all-inclusive seven night Weight Loss Package, which includes accommodations in a private two bedroom villa, healthy gourmet meals, personal health assessments, and private sessions focused on goal setting, meal planning, and exercise strategies. The winners will also choose from a wide array of unique exercise, motivational, and nutritional classes, designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Along with Spa Week’s sweepstakes and promotions, the Spa Week Brand has found innovative ways to introduce the health benefits of the spa lifestyle to its consumers. Through its travel programs, Wellness Getaways and Destination of the Month, Spa Week highlights how spa services can help alleviate a host of health- and fitness-related issues while simultaneously allowing consumers to enjoy deals and packages at many of the finest resort and destination spas worldwide.
By offering a range of affordable spa treatments and packages, Spa Week has become an unfailing year-round spa directory for consumers. Through its numerous programs, the Company provides customers with the means to reap the health benefits of the spa lifestyle without breaking the bank.
With the present-day health crisis looming, Spa Week has taken a leadership role in educating consumers on the benefits of the spa lifestyle. While Americans find themselves battling obesity and stress-related health issues, Spa Week strives to present consumers with more cost-effective and enjoyable alternatives to traditional health care. By taking the spa lifestyle a step further than monthly visits to a day spa, Spa Week hopes that consumers will utilize its travel programs to plan annual getaways focused on wellness.
For more information on Spa Week’s Sweepstakes, visit http://www.spaweek.org
For the Devout Spa-Goer, Spa Week’s Steals & Deals are the Holy Grail
Spa Week Offers Specials Year-Long
New York, NY—Let’s face it ladies this is the 21st Century…Men are practically obsolete! So what’s the one thing we’re all tirelessly searching for? A great deal of course! Well look no further. For all of you who treat the spa like your own personal house of worship, Spa Week’s Steals & Deals program will have you bowing at the altar of bargain shopping.
Quit praying to the Spa-Gods for a good bargain. Your prayers have already been answered! Each month Steals & Deals introduces new discounted spa treatments and packages that are available to the Spa Week faithful. So now that you know you don’t have to break the bank to get a quality massage, there’s no excuse! Offer up your body to one of Spa Week’s many affordable treatments. You won’t regret it and neither will your checking account.
Branded on its signature $50 dollar treatments during the Spa Week Spring and Fall Events, the Spa Week Brand takes the world of affordable spa services a step further by offering this year long program on http://www.spaweek.org. With programs such as Steals & Deals, Wellness Travel Getaways, and Monthly Giveaways to the cost-conscious consumer, the Company has found new ways to open the wellness lifestyle to the masses.
The Spring 2008 Spa Week Event was the most successful in the Company’s history, with jane iredale-The Skin Care Makeup as its 2008 Title Sponsor. The upcoming Fall Event will take place in over 25 markets and will include more than 750 spas across North America. Allure Magazine has been Spa Week’s National Media Sponsor since 2005. Along the way, Spa Week has attracted the attention and participation of dozens of corporate sponsors including: Pevonia Botanica Skincare, PHYTO Universe, BORBA Water, The Verandah Resort & Spa, CareCredit, CEW, Goldstar, and Olivier.
As always, a portion of the proceeds from Spa Week’s Fall and Spring Events benefits Cancer and Careers (http://www.cancerandcareers.org), a non-profit organization for working women with cancer.
Spa Week, Your Tour Guide for Wellness Travel
Destination and Wellness Getaways for the Cost-Conscious Consumer
New York, NY – In an economy that’s forcing our overtime hours to match our work week, it’s hard to imagine spending any extra mullah on a splurge that really keeps us sane…vacationing. Fret no more cost-conscious friend, for Spa Week’s Wellness Getaways and Destination of the Month programs have you, your husband, your girlfriend, even the whole family covered! Beach front balconies, vineyards and vino, hiking in the mountains… are you following me?
Words like exotic and luxurious can still apply when you are on a budget, thanks to Spa Week’s Wellness Getaways. Taking its spa savings superpowers to the next level, Spa Week now hosts affordable getaways at some of the most desirable resorts in the world. Visit the Wellness Getaways section of SpaWeek.org and choose from the following categories: Nutrition & Health, Fitness & Weight Loss, Mind & Body, and Wellness Spa Services. Listed are a multitude of travel packages that offer an overall mind-body-soul experience for even the savviest of travelers.
Spa Week’s more exclusive program, Destination of the Month, allows one resort spa to be exclusively showcased each month. This destination is Spa Week’s ultimate pick, highlighting the most luxurious escape in the world. For the most indulgent in destination experiences, ladies and gents, Spa Week has you (and your wallet) looking no further.
The Spa Week brand continues to promote the benefits of the spa lifestyle through two innovative travel programs, Wellness Getaways and Destination of the Month. Spa Week highlights how spa services can help alleviate a host of health- and fitness-related issues while simultaneously allowing consumers to enjoy deals on packages at many of the finest resorts and destination spas worldwide.
With the prevalence of obesity and stress-related health issues in today’s world, Spa Week offers consumers several cost-effective and enjoyable alternatives to traditional health care. The Company urges consumers to take the spa lifestyle a step further and utilize its travel programs to plan annual getaways focused on wellness. Overall, Spa Week’s mission is to allow consumers to reap the health benefits of the spa lifestyle without breaking the bank.
For more information on Spa Week’s Travel Programs, visit http://www.spaweek.org
July 26th, 2008 at 1:15 am
I love your new look. The colors are gorgeous, well done!
August 2nd, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Tahnks for posting
August 15th, 2008 at 7:52 am
Hi been surfing the net for phyto hair care and found your blog reg Beauty or Bust. You relly know your stuff! I\’d like to see more posts here. Will definitely bookmark this one and come back.
August 17th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
biosilk silk therapy . . . i can’t live without it. and cosmedicine metamorphosis self adjusting exfoliator
August 26th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Good Afternoon!
Spa Week brings you another month of fantastic deals, and an AMAZING once in a lifetime giveaway.
Spa Week :: Best Month Ever
EVERYTHING Bridal
What: Here those wedding bells ringing? Well, SpaWeek.org and WeddingChannel.com have just partnered to launch Everything Bridal! Look no further, we are now your source for informative articles and “how to” tips for brides, grooms, and the everyday spa-goer.
Where: Everything Bridal on SpaWeek.org
Why: Because we feel for all you bridezillas out there. With new categories such as Bridal Beauty, Pre-Wedding Pampering, Spa Activities for your Bridal Party, and Pre-Wedding & Honeymoon Getaways, Spa Week will be by your side each step of the way and will have you looking and feeling fabulous on the big day.
DIAMOND Giveaway
What: To celebrate the launch of Everything Bridal, Spa Week will be giving away an amazing Eighty-Eight Cut 2.5 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring with an approx. value of $25,000 to one lucky couple.
Where: Diamond Giveaway on SpaWeek.org
How: Visit Spa Week’s new Wedding Section, Everything Bridal to nominate a special couple by submitting their heart-warming love story. They will automatically be entered to win the stunning Engagement Ring. The top 5 finalist will have videos posted on SpaWeek.org, and America will decide which love birds will go home with the rock.
Why: To help Spa Week make one deserving couple’s dream of the perfect engagement come true. And to award one very lucky bride-to-be a diamond that will light up the room the way her hubby will light up her life. Aww!
SPA WEEK West Coast
What: The much anticipated Event has returned to the West Coast with full-service spa treatments at over 100 spas for only $50 each!!! Log onto spaweek.org to choose your spa treatments!
When: September 15th-21st! Appointments fill up quick. You can start booking now!
How: Visit SpaWeek .org to see a full list of participants and the treatments they are offering. If you live in the Mid-West or on the East Coast, no worries — the Spa Week Fall Event will soon follow in October. All the participating Mid-West and East Coast spas will be up on our website September 15th, and you will be able to start booking then.
Why: So you can get the girls together and plan that much needed trip to the spa without breaking the bank!
We would love to collaborate with you to get the word out to your readers so that they can take full advantage of Spa Week’s Diamond Giveaway, Everything Bridal, and of course the Spa Week Event on the West Coast! I have included additional information below. If you would like a press release for any of these topics let me know. Thanks in advance!
Best, Jackie