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Mari produces web content as well as writes for Lucire.com and LA-Story.com. She covers visual arts and music as well as the jewelry industry. She also creates graphic content (and with her husband) photography for many online magazines. Mari also consults with entrepene
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One of the "Live Music Capital of Texas" top new bands to watch for, Color & Light, talks rock, books and the music scene in Austin, Texas.
With friends and mentors like Bob Dylan and Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel, who produced her last album, Miss Understood), her career is in high gear and this Texas treasure is hitting the big time.
When an artist continually works as hard and as good as Guy Forsyth does, he can't help but put out an good album, especially with the help of Mark Addison, Will Landin and Rob Hooper, or who he calls the musical ninjas.
Forsyth said there were really only kinds of music, the stuff you like, the stuff you don't like and the stuff you haven't heard. I'm willing to bet you'll be filing this under, "stuff you like."
You can take the Geek out of the Makeup Store... But apparently you can't take the make-up junkie out of the geek.
No one in the audience knew what to expect from Beautiful Losers. Would it be angst-ridden? Tragic? You have to suffer to be an artist, right? Would we all leave depressed? Should I have brought my "Understand Modern Art Breath Spray" with me?
The majority of UT students and local Austin residents were left out of the Democratic Primary Debate between candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
How the SXSW Screening of Aaron Rose's Beautiful Losers Turned this Journalist into a Modern Art Groupie.
Former President Bill Clinton has been singing his wife's praises all over the state of Texas, but some feminists, myself included, are skeptical of his motives.
Is Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty just hype being given unearned credibility by its partnership with Naomi Wolf and Woodhull Institute?
Chandra Michaels, the artist behind hot luxury brand Sugarluxe held a trunk show at Austin's beautiful Blanton Museum. The artist and her team were on hand to greet fans and answer questions.
There have been 7 women to run for president before Hillary Clinton. The first, and probably most controversial, was Victoria Woodhull, who ran for President in 1872.
Take the intimidation out of asking for a raise by getting prepared, having your facts ready, and knowing your worth to the people that matter in your organization.
Sort through the hype and find an eye cream that really does what you want it to!
The American Gem Trade Association, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Jewelers Vigilance Committee are all working together to "clarify the current status" of blue topaz and other irradiated gems.
Local alternative radio station 101X KROX held a Pit Bull Benefit and Dog Wash event at Bark'N Bubbles Dogwash and Boutique in North Austin.
Luxury watch sales have skyrocketed in recent years and so has the counterfeit and off-brand watch business. These days it pays to be careful, but with online auctions of luxury watches, how can you tell if you're getting a genuine Swiss watch worth its pricetag?
Don't just throw your jewelry in your tote bag as you head out the door, learn quick tips to protect your jewelry when you're in a hurry!
Every watch seems to claim a Swiss heritage these days so find out what the terms really mean.
Margins and sales are taking a beating, find out how to get those customers, and profits, back!
Let your biker know you care this summer and get him or her skin care that really protects and treats weather-stripped skin.
Another dermatological line claims to have the ultimate antiaging skin treatment, but do the claims have any merit?
Beauty divas in the know are finding cotton in everything from face treatments to deodorant! See what cotton can do for you.
Translate your previous job skills into the career of your dreams with a bit of research and preparation.
Pearl jewelry has been coveted the world over for centuries. Pearls are always in style and always make a statement.
You've seen it on People Stylewatch and Dr. Phil. It was featured in April's NewBeauty Magazine. If you thought Philosophy's "Hope in Jar" had a pretty tough name to live up to, get ready for Bliss's "Youth as We Know It Cream"!
Natural Haircare Volumizing Products Head-to-Head Smackdown... well, just a review of the lines actually.
Single-use massaging pods of great eye cream - who wouldn't love that? In the quest for eye cream perfection, lets take a deeper look at Olay's new Regenerist Eye Derma-Pods.
When I started the RoC 12-week challenge almost 3 weeks ago, I expected moderate results since it's a moderately priced line. RoC's 12 Challenge, however, is a bit more specific. Here's how it worked.
What really goes on behind the cosmetics counter - these are the top 10 questions I've been asked about working in the retail cosmetics industry.
How do you get an appointment with that VIP? Get to know the GateKeeper - the Executive or Administrative Assistant. He or she can open doors for you - or shut them tight.
Once you go geek - you'll never go back!
Since most of these masks use the same basic ingredients, is there really a difference in performance between a $27 mask, and a $16 mask? Let's find out!
Are you really getting a more effective product in the department store skin care lines? Or are you paying just for superior marketing? I put two top selling products head-to-head (well, thigh to thigh, really) to the test.
"Masstige" outlets like Walgreen's and CVS are turning up the heat in the highly competitive skin care market. Consumer options have never been greater and prestige lines are feeling the pressure.
This is guide is for saving time - not money. Setting up your household for an automatic cleaning routine require buying duplicate supplies to keep where they're most handy.
Fast fix-its from Neutrogena and Sally Hansen promise instantly beautiful nails with none of the hassles of a doing a full manicure.
Bathing your Shiba Inu is just like bathing any other dog, except of course for the famous Shiba Inu "Screaming" and also legendary "Shiba 500" Racing that follows. Here are a few tips to help you get your dog clean and keep your injuries to a minumum.
Powdered drinks and drink concentrates touting all sorts of health benefits are popping up everywhere! But do any of them taste good? It's a pretty mixed bag in this market and there are definite pitfalls to watch out for.
If you're not happy with the savings you're currently getting with your weekly coupons - or if cutting coupons seems like too much hassle, here are some great resources for getting organized and getting real savings off your grocery bills!
Are you good at finding treasure at garage sales? Do you need a little extra income on the side? Put your talent to good use and learn how to make money by shopping at thrift stores!
It's not just about using the right skin care but also about how you use it and how you treat your skin in general. Get the top tricks recommended by estheticians and skin consultants here!
How do you wear this Spring's bright blues, greens and pinks? Use the right technique and look like a radiant Spring flower, and not an accidental clown!
Purchase Rounds Out Natural Personal Care Portfolio which includes Zia Natural Skin Care, Queen Helene, and "J/A/S/O/N" Natural Products. Are mergers and Acquisitions the wave of the future in the natural skin care market?
Two new technological advances are bringing KMS California to the top of the Salon Hair Care market.
Estee Lauder is promising "More Lift...faster" and "More Life...longer" in its range of Resilience Lift Extreme products featuring "ExtremeLift(3) Complex."
This Holiday season is all about sparkling silvers, blues and golds and Spring will be a continuation on the theme, adding lavender and icey blue-green. Get these colours for holiday parties now and to coordinate with the crystalline colors on the Spring 2007 runways!
More to keep looking glamourous now *and* this Spring!
Dedicated use of an exfoliating skin care regimen can help control Keratosis Pilaris.
From the traditional fruit cake to toilet paper or fake tattoos, here is a wide range of white elephant gift ideas.
Thanks to retailers like Sephora and Saks Fifth Avenue, a popular French skin care line called Lierac has made its way to American shores.
Revlon, in yet another hit to its bottom line, has decided to sink Vital Radiance. So, pick it up at bargain prices while you can!
Sambet's Cajun Deli has to be the best Cajun place you've never heard of. Squeezed into the 183 and Spicewood Springs shopping center (in the same strip as Big Lots) is Sambett's which is probably easier to find with your nose than your eyes.
These are gifts for the true beauty maven. She has Nordstrom Beauty Hotline on speed dial. She can tell you exactly why everyone (especially she) needs a decadent perfume with a diamond on the bottle - without batting a perfectly mascara'ed eye lash.
As men increasingly spend their discretionary income on taking care of their looks, more and more companies seem to be lining up to fill the niche. The latest company to try its hand is AlphaMale Skin Care with its range of simple, easy-to-use products.
Beyond impressive, Aveda's Pure Abundance line of Shampoo, Conditioner, Volumizing Hair Spray, and the wildly popular Hair Potion has kept its promises and delivered amazing results from the very first day!
With hydroquinone getting the boot in the U.S., and already banned in Japan, the EU, South Africa and Australia, companies are searching for ingredients that match effectiveness and limit risks
With a legacy of over 20 years in Japan creating high-quality products based on the natural benefits of olive oil, DHC is here to help you achieve more radiant skin.
The BABOR brand stands for top-quality skin care that combine state-of-the art technology and effective natural formulations.
Using pharmaceutical techniques combined with a spiritual approach, Weleda formulated a truly innovative line of quality products.
How you take care of your own appearance, brushes, testers, train cases and other tools says a lot about you to your clients (and to other makeup artists.)
Stumped about what to get the villains and evil geniuses in your life? This list is guaranteed to bring a smile to their wicked faces this year! They'll be dominating the world in no time with these highly effective (and stylish!) gadgets and gifts!
Mike is a of Brigham Young University and veteran of both the high tech (Compaq and Dell) and Wall Street (Bankers Trust - now Deutsche Bank) worlds, Michael now spends his time working with school districts, Universities, and Seniors.
Still don't know what to get the men in your life? Here are some perfect gift ideas from extravagant to economy, sure to please husbands, brothers and friends alike.
Don't be afraid to give wine this year! Here are some top choices for the casual wine enthusiast and connoissuer alike.
Shiba Inus, and other power-chewers like Labs, Dachshunds, and Shepherds, go through toys (and your furniture) at lightening speed. Here are some choices for your dogs (and your friends' dogs too!) to curb that chewing appetite!
Just in time for the gift-giving season and winter's drying wrath, Joico introduces a special limited-edition holiday treat for the skin: Skin Luxe, a delicious collection that indulges skin in the richest, most nourishing botanicals available.
I'm a beauty editor and a freelance makeup artist, so no matter where I go, I need to arrive looking more than presentable. I need to look (and hopefully feel) fresh as a daisy and ready to showcase beautiful products.
Calypso's Oils are good for your skin and quite possibly good for your love life!
Could Cystic Fibrosis offer protecition against typhoid fever? Earlier studies linked CF with a certain amount of protection against cholera - could this be a similar case?
You've seen silver in adhesive bandages, socks and even exercise wear - but can silver's antimicrobial qualities be used in an inhaled mist?
Someone has read our minds and come up with a hand cream that does it all! Heavy Duty Hand Gear is a serious, effective hand cream and lots of other body products - with an automotive flair.
Some time ago, Jergens offered a triple sample pack of their new hottest lotions. I am always battling dry, rough skin so I had to try them out. Surely one of them would be a perfect fit!
It's not enough to fight or prevent wrinkles, keep skin clear and smooth, or even to firm or retexture skin's surface. We want to wake up refreshed and rejuvinated. The industry is listening...
Skip the scams and find the best sites and methods to save big serious money on the things you need - and get more rebates and freebies then you ever thought possible!
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