Archives for June 2013

June 11, 2013

Color Wow, Is it Ever!

 

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When I shop around for hair care products I concentrate mainly on products that enhance my curly hair and products that help me keep my dry frizzy hair at bay. Did I mention that I also have color treated hair? Wouldn’t it be nice if I could keep my hair looking rich and dark brown without it turning brassy colored midway after my hair color treatment? Recently while driving, I was looking in the rear view mirror, it was a sunny day and I noticed my hair was looking like an orangey mess when my hair color should be brown.

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I am pleased to tell you that Color Wow Brass Banned Mousse is doing a phenomenal job keeping my hair color in check in between colorings. I saw immediate results just after one use, I was amazed. My hair went from orangey brown and perked right up to to a nice rich brown, a color I could easily live with. My hair looks fantastic.

You might ask yourself, why does my hair turn brassy colored weeks after coloring? Color Wow explains that, Brown dyes can oxidize over time turning rich brunette tones reddish or orange”.

Color Wow Brass Banned Mousse is not a shampoo, but a mousse that is applied to your damp hair right after washing and conditioning. I used my standard curling gel afterwards and my hair color was not affected. Color Wow Brass Banned Mousse for dark hair (which is the color I am using) is a teal-tinted formula which counteracts harsh orangey/red brassy tones. This non-alcohol formula will not dry out your hair but will correct color and perfect style.  “Specially blended polymers give hair “guts” and bounce. Color Wow Restores richness and depth to give you that color “wow factor”. This amazing mousse is also formulated with plasticizers for added flexibility helping to eliminate stiffness, which is often the case with other mousse formulas which harden and stiffen hair.

Color Wow is easy to use, simply hold the can upside down and dispense into the palm of your hand. Apply evenly to damp hair and style as usual. Color Wow Brass Banned Mousse is available in 2 colors, Dark Brown and Blonde. Did I mention that my curls and color look better than ever! Color Wow was definitely a WOW for me.

At colorwowhair.com you will also find other fabulous products that will do wonders for your color treated hair. I can’t decide what Color Wow product to try next, I’ll be sure to let you know.

 

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June 11, 2013

BEAUTY ADDICTS COSMETICS —–I’M ADDICTED

 

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Beauty ADDICTS Lipstick and gloss, YUMMY! Aging lips are a sure giveaway to aging. They get dry (like the rest of you}, but you are constantly eating and drinking, then wiping them clean.  Giving the amount of eating and drinking I do, it’s pretty often. So, something creamy and luscious, that’s for me. Beauty ADDICTS Lipsticks and Glosses smooth and hydrating, my lips are softer, with less pucker lines that must be because of the shea butter and Vitamin E and Jojoba oil and other natural ingredients. The color Play ADDICT was a perfect compliment to most things I wear, glossy and glowing, I felt 17 again. Another color tried was “Veil”, which was a great nude lip for all complexions, good for all casual activities.  These lipsticks are very creamy and pigmented and I will be definitely be using them often.

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You don’t have to be blond to wear blue eye shadow, or I should say the color “Yacht Club” from beauty ADDICTS. Just in time for summer, on the beach, by the pool, or just hanging out, what a lovely cool bluish color. Lasting power that won’t quit, it survives humidity, water, and tearing. It compliments my brown eyes, and it’s hue goes with most colors as it is subtle and tasteful. There  is no creasing, or  smudging.  I am a believer, can’t wait to try the rest of beauty ADDICTS products.  Highly recommended.

Visit beautyaddicts.com/ and choose from the array of cosmetics they have to offer.

 

4481_1046410411674_7883755_nLiz Vachon, LICSW

Wife and Mother of two

National Keynote Speaker on Bullying

 

 

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June 11, 2013

Skin care expert & Jan Marini Skin Research founder , Jan Marini will be live chatting on Facebook!

Jan Marini will be on hand to answer your skincare questions & concerns, along with discussing the benefits of her breakthrough product line! As product researcher for over 30 years and always looking for “real solutions” when it comes to caring for your skin, Jan Marini’s expertise is outstanding!

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JAN MARINI – Skin Care Expert and Jan Marini Skin Research Founder

Founder of breakthrough solutions and dramatic technological advances in skin care, Jan Marini is committed to providing a line that delivers measurable results. To understand more about how Jan Marini came to create JMSR, as well as discover answers to some of your most challenging skin care questions, here is your chance!

Join Jan on Tuesday, June 11th at 5PM EST / 2PM PST to hear more about her product line and what drove her to develop her line of products.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity!

Simply “Like” Jan Marini’s Facebook page in order to participate: http://www.facebook.com/JanMariniSkinResearch.

(Quoted information in this invitation was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet)

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June 11, 2013

Freebeautyevents.com Offers Free samples, makeovers and Contests

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Check out freebeautyevents.com for free makeovers, free samples and a chance to win beauty products in their monthly contest. Below are highlights of this month’s best events that are being featured.

During the month of June you can take advantage of the CVS P&G Event. Makeup artists will be giving FREE makeovers with the latest CoverGirl products and giving away samples and coupons. Also in June, the CVS L’Oreal Haircare Event features free samples and coupons from L’Oreal’s new Advanced Haircare line. This is a great opportunity to see which products work best for you! Information like this is available on our website where spas and retailers can promote their events. Anyone who would like our site visitors to know about their beauty event can make a posting for free on our site at http://www.freebeautyevents.com/submit. To find out if an event will be near you, just enter your zip code in the upper right hand corner of our home page.

On our site you can enter your zip code to find out what makeover, gift with purchase, spa open houses and sampling events are happening near your home. Readers can also follow us on FacebookGoogle+Pinterest,Tumblr, and Twitter.   In addition to listing in-store makeovers, Freebeautyevents.com also features a blog on product reviews (http://www.freebeautyevents.com/beauty-blog) and a monthly contesthttp://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest. We also do a contest each week with a smaller prize on our blog. Please feel free to enter these contests yourself as well.

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For the month of June 2013, we will be giving away 10 prizes. Each prize will consist of Yes to Cucumber Facial Towelettes, Yes to Tomatoes Daily Pore Scrub, Yes to Carrots Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15, and Yes to Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment. The Contest runs from 6/1/2013 to 6/30/2013, winners will be chosen on 7/2/2013 and notified by 7/15/2013.To enter, all people have to do is go to http://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest and supply their name, email (only used to contact winners), and zip.

 

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June 11, 2013

“Pamper yourself anywhere, anytime” with BYOUTIK

BYOUTIK is an iPhone app enabling people to search, book and pay for beauty services at home. Imagine being able to book a beauty technician from your phone, at anytime and wherever you are! BYOUTIK is a fantastic app designed to magically bring a beauty technician at your doorsteps and meet all your beauty needs.

Co-founders Lilie Otto and Maria Elhafed created the app in order to avoid endless lines and wait times at beauty salons. BYOUTIK promises to offer high quality beauty services such as makeup, haircare, skincare, nail care, and massages provided by the top beauty freelancers. Each beautician has his or her own profile, services offered, prices and customer ratings.

Quick, reliable and simple, the BYOUTIK app will allow customers to upload their photo, create a personal profile and search for beauty professionals in their area. Services are currently available in the NY tri-state area starting June 21st, and will be expanding into other U.S. and European cities soon.

New Yorkers – don’t forget to download the app on June 21st! Countdown is on!

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June 11, 2013

The Perfect Father’s Day Gift “GUESS Seductive Homme”

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This Father’s Day, if you are looking to find the perfect fragrance to honor the man in your life, consider a dynamite men’s scent called “GUESS Seductive Homme”. This is a fragrance designed exclusively for men. My husband gave it a thumbs up, and coming from a guy who only favors a few fragrances, this is a big compliment. I loved it too!!  The fragrance has a  masculine, appealing scent, one I absolutely adore.  The bottle is very appealing as  well.  A weighted gunmetal colored cap gives the bottle a distinct masculine appeal.

You  will find this bold and attractive scent in an After Shave Balm, Deodorant Stick and  Deodorant Body Spray. The perfect Father’s Day Gift!

Please visit  www.coty.com for additional information on their entire fragrance line.

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June 11, 2013

Blingguard BlingWraps are the Greatest Creation

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Losing jewelry is one of the most heartbreaking experiences, especially if the piece of jewelry has a special meaning or costs a substantial amount money. As a victim of such heartbreak, BlingGuard’s BlingWraps are the greatest invention that I have ever tried! It comes with a set of clear stickers that, when you wrap around your finger, keeps your rings perfectly in place! In addition to the ring staying perfectly in place, you don’t have to worry about your ring slipping off. BlingGuard BlingWraps are such a great creation! The invention is invisible and comfortable, it stops sliding and spinning while adding one size to your finger! I considered BlingWraps my jewelry insurance because it is a small price to pay to make my ring fit perfectly and prevent my rings from falling off and getting lost forever.

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Last year, my grandparents gave me a beautiful, cross ring for my high school graduation. The ring was such a special, heartfelt and expensive gift, yet the ring was slightly big and I was worried that it would slip off. Well, that was until I found BlingWraps, which alleviates my fears by holding my ring perfectly in place through “guarding” my “bling”. So if you are like me and cherish jewelry, be sure to make sure it stays perfectly in place with BlingGuards BlingWraps! You can purchase your BlingWraps at blingguard.com

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June 10, 2013

Dad’s Gifts for his special day or any day

Today, on Carolina Now, I showed these great gifts that Dads will love to receive on Father’s Day and any day. I showcased an assortment of items to fit any budget from $6.99 – $750.

20Jeans is a recently launched men’s e-tailer determined to change the way men think about and shop for clothing. 20JEANS provides designer quality $20 jeans and other men’s basics for very affordable prices. 20JEANS is changing the face of men’s fashion and providing quality, edgy, and on-trend basics to guys who want to look good and not break the bank. Dad will love the Mantra V-Neck Tees: $10, sizes S – XXL, and available in 9 colors and the DTLA Long Sleeved Henley shirt: $25, sizes S – XL, and available in 3 colors.

House of Marley Roots Rock™ Bluetooth® Portable Audio System ($199.99) Dad can enjoy taking his music with him wherever he goes. The House of Marley Roots Rock Bluetooth Portable Audio System has a convenient cover that folds and snaps into a stabilizing stand with a carrying strap to make it easy to take it on the go. It’s made up of an exclusive REWIND™ fabric cover, natural bamboo sides and recycled plastic enclosure. With Bluetooth A2DP high-quality audio Universal power supply and built-in lithium-ion battery.

FRANKIE V’S GOURMET HOT SAUCES AND SPREADS are made using the freshest and highest quality ingredients, and are 100% all natural, Texas Style! Made from scratch, every jar is inspected and approved before it leaves Frankie V’s Kitchen. It’s great food that’s great for you! Frankie V has a passion for cooking and with that has transformed the ordinary into the extraordinary culinary masterpiece. Starting at only $6.99

The Menza 4 Step men’s skin care system is new to the men’s skin care market. The system protocol consists of Deep Clean Clarifying Wash, Refining Pads, Eye Strong Cream & Mattefying Serum.

The Spirit Ice Vice ($750) is great for the whiskey aficionado Dad! Their refined spirit flavor will maximize with the perfect chill with the Spirit Ice Vice. Without cube corners melting into your pour, you can rock the flavor without the rocks. Using only heat conductivity, gravity, and a moment of your time, the Spirit Ice Vice magically creates the perfect chill. Made in the USA by Spirits On Ice LLC.

PowerSkin PoP’n battery chargers provide a strong boost of power for people on-the-go. Pop’n is packed with 2000 milliamps (mAh) in a revolutionary sleek design. Quickly and securely attach PoP’n to your smartphone, even over existing cases, for an instant charge! This slim, light-weight charger fits discretely into any bag, and it’s fun to hear the POP as you take it off once your phone is recharged. It extends power up to 100%, depending on usage and the battery capacity of the device being charged. It offers comfortable grip for browsing, gaming and extended social use. It has a slim 2000 mAh battery in a 10mm-thin case and a featherweight of 86 grams. Connectors are available for most devices, including HTC, Apple, Samsung, and BlackBerry, making it the ultimate battery charger, so STICK IT and GO to keep Dad’s life PoP’n.

www.20jeans.com

www.thehouseofmarley.com

www.frankievskitchen.com

www.menzaskincare.com

www.spiriticevice.com

www.power-skin.com

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June 9, 2013

Nautica Aqua Rush Gold gets a Thumbs Up This Father’s Day

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The scent of Nautica Aqua Rush Gold was recently given a thumbs up by my 19 year old son Sam.  He said “This is a great Father’s Day Gift for Dad”, and I agreed. He proceeded to say “I really like the smell, can I have it for myself?”. Well, how could I say no? Both my son and my husband are extremely picky when it comes to choosing their fragrances. Unlike the girls in the house, once the guys find a fragrance they like, they use it until the bottle is empty. I think it’s always nice to have a variety of fragrances, so now my son is the proud owner of a bottle of Nautica Aqua Rush Gold.

Nautica Aqua Rush Gold is “A bold fragrance created in the spirit of the authentic waterman, who has a passion for the water and an active lifestyle. Nautica Aqua Rush Gold, like its predecessor Nautica Aqua Rush, is a scent that embodies nautical adventure, and the exhilaration you get from being out in the water.” Nautica Aqua Rush Gold, “created by perfumer Joachim Correll of Symrise, Nautica Aqua Rush Gold is a masculine, citrus, woody scent enhanced with marine notes that create a compelling and thoroughly captivating mélange. Brisk, bold and alluring, Nautica Aqua Rush Gold is a rich yet subtle aroma.”

“The website http://www.nautica.com/ describes the fragrance perfectly, “This dynamic scent opens with a fresh burst of Lime, Pitanga and Seaweed Accord with invigorating top notes that blend with Pink Peppercorn, Waterlily and Jasmine Flower. The fragrance dries down to an addictive blend of Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.

Even though Nautica Aqua Rush Gold was created in the spirit of the authentic waterman in mind (the perfume bottle itself resembles a sailboat), the good news is that men don’t have to have a love for the sea or live an adventurous lifestyle to enjoy the rich bold scent of Nautica Rush Aqua Gold. It truly is a man’s scent and it might just bring out his adventurous side. Nautica Aqua Rush Gold  smells fabulous, if my son thinks it’s a great scent, my husband will too, I’m sure if it.

Well, it’s time to go pick up another Nautica Aqua Rush Gold for my husband for Father’s Day.

Available at www.nautica.com/, Macy’s department stores and other fine retailers nationwide.

Nautica Aqua Rush Gold Fragrance Collection includes the Eau de Toilette 3.4 fl. oz./100 ml $65,  Eau de Toilette 1.7 fl. oz./50 ml$49, Deodorant Body Spray 4.0 oz./114g$10 and in most department stores you will find this collection in a gift set.

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June 7, 2013

Great Skincare System "La Contessa Advanced Skincare"

I rate the La Contessa Advanced Skincare is an A+

I tested this skin care system and was so pleased to see super results! I really love it.  Not only did I see a difference in my skins texture and appearance, but my friends expressed that they noticed my my skin appeared more porcelain, soft and youthful.

It is called La Contessa Advanced skincare.  There are 5 different products in the line to help maximize the quality if the skin including a cream with 30 SPF which is ideal to wear under makeup.  The sunscreen is light and absorbs nicely with no sticky feeling that you often get from using sunscreen products.

AHA foaming cleanser with glycolic acid which deep cleans and exfoliates. It should be used in the morning and evening.  The 10% alpha hydroxy is the highest allowed in an over the counter product. It is very effective as i felt the tingly effects when I tested it. It exfoliated my skin leaving a softer new skin that I could feel and see the results and even noticed the smoothness and better skin quality.
The stem cell complex face and neck serum helps reduce wrinkles, fine lines and preserves the longevity of nice skin.  I love it. For more information go to link below.

http://www.lacontessaskincare.com

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