Yet another celebrity has recently melted-down and gone to rehab, but for once it was not due to drug use. Demi Lovato, the 18-year-old singer and star of Disney’s “Camp Rock” and “Sonny with a Chance,” cut her current tour with the Jonas Brothers short and admitted herself into a medical center for “emotional and physical issues.” Apparently, the girl was bullied a lot in grade school and has struggled with bulimia and self abuse for years. This makes me very sad.
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Thursday, November 04, 2010
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This fall, Pür Minerals made its Asian debut, launching in the Philippines to instant acclaim. At the helm was Pür Vice President of Global Relations and international spokesperson Lynnette Cole who demonstrated the brand’s multitasking skin fitness benefits and fielded questions at Rustan’s department store in the capital of Manila. It was here that Tetta Matera, a writer for The Philippine Star, caught up with her and had her first beauty—pür and simple experience. Here’s an excerpt from their interview:
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Halloween is just around the corner, and this holiday is such a fun way to kick-off the fall! What are you going to be for the freaky festivities and spooky shenanigans? I’m not sure what kind of costume I’ll wear, but one thing’s for sure. I don’t plan to use any oily, face paint that costs extra money and could irritate my skin. Instead, I’ve come-up with ways to use cosmetics from home!
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Think ghouls and ghosts are the most frightening thing this month? Think again. Approximately every minute, heart disease claims another woman’s life. That’s over 44,000 lives this October alone. Fortunately, there’s something we can do about it – and you can too!
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Lavish summer weddings are nothing new, but when the price tag reaches a rumored $2 million and the guest list includes Hollywood A-listers and heads of state, it’s got all the makings of a blockbuster event.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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As the sun-soaked days of summer draw near, it’s only appropriate that we turn our attention to one of the most pervasive (and preventable) threats to our health and well-being—skin cancer. Largely caused by overexposure to the sun, instances of skin cancer have increased 350 percent over the past decade and a half, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. However, for as daunting as that fact may be, there is a silver lining—more people than ever are aware of the danger of UV exposure and are taking the necessary steps to safeguard their skin.
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Pür Minerals is proud to announce Morgan M. as the winner of its first ever Pür Prom Makeover Contest! A senior at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology in Duluth, GA, Morgan and two of her closest friends received a complimentary at-home makeover from Pür professional artist Tamra Compton before arriving at their April 24 prom in high style.
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April 22, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a day set aside to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of the world we all share and address the myriad concerns that threaten it daily. As cities worldwide “go green” with energy-saving initiatives and eco-friendly events, Pür proudly joins the cause, today and every day.
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Monday, March 08, 2010
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While Kathryn Bigelow’s gritty war thriller The Hurt Locker may have swept the Oscar count (including the first ever female Best Director), as far as the red carpet was concerned, it was anybody’s game. From perennial favorites like Meryl Streep to first-time nominees like Sandra Bullock, Hollywood’s hottest stars lit up the night with bold statements and classic sophistication. Here’s a look at some of 2010’s top celebrity standouts.
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Do you have Happy Feet but sad shoes? One of the best parts about spring is the footwear, but those sexy
, knee-high boots and classy, leather pumps can look drab after a while. Unless you’re looking for an excuse to go shoe shopping, don’t retire your favorite pair just yet. You can easily revive that glossy sheen with a little polish. Shoeshines are not just for men, nor are they just some outdated thing your dad use to do. Polishing your shoes is a simple and inexpensive way to make them last, and you owe it to yourself (and your loyal loafers and heels) to help your footwear go the extra mile.
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