Archives for June 2013

June 7, 2013

Pretty in Pastels!

Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner!  Time for some  pretty pastel bobby pin hair clips by Remington.  These beautiful colors are popping up everywhere and I don’t want to miss the trend.  I purchased the Remington Hair Clips for just $3.00 and started with one to hold back my growing-out bangs. I loved the look and I then started to stack four different colors in my hair for a pretty design. A great addition to my hair accessories collection!

What is great about the pastel colors is they stand out no matter what your hair color is!  And, most important they stay where you place them!  This  is definitely not your average grandma’s bobby pin, it is what the  celebrities and models are wearing now!  Remington Hair Accessories Collection is available at Target!

Talia, Teen Blogger

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June 6, 2013

Lady Gaga “FAME” is Totally Captivating

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Lady Gaga has just released an incredible, new fragrance  Lady Gaga Fame. The egg shaped perfume bottle alone is stunning with a  gold piece resembling a “claw” adorning the bottle.The perfume itelf  is black and when sprayed into the air, is colorless, very dramatic like Lady Gaga herself.

The fragrance is just as captivating as the perfume bottle. Lady Gaga Fame, her first signature fragrance Eau de Parfum is exceptional. The fragrance was quite different than what I expected.  This is just my opinion, but I expected something very strong and tenacious. Instead, this striking fragrance was very delicate and sweet, my daughter is definitely not getting hers hands on this one!

Lady Gaga Fame ia a black parfum and is the first of its kind in that the fluid is black and once sprayed, is invisible. Lady Gaga’s Fame has a floral, fruity scent with notes of Incense, Belladonna, Apricot, Honey, Tiger Orchidea and Jasmine Samac.

Lady Gaga Fame is available in a Rollerball, Shower Gel and Body Lotion. At Macy’s, I found Lady Gaga Fame Gift Setwhich includes Eau de Parfum, Body Lotion and a Rollerball.

Lady Gaga Fame is an exquisite scent and once you sample it at the perfume counter you will be out the door with your Fame in hand. Lady Gaga Fame is available at Sephora and  in Fine Department Stores Nationwide.

 

 

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June 5, 2013

Bye Bye Wrinkles! The BIOBLISS Anti-Wrinkle System for all skin types is here!

I’m so glad I have the opportunity to write a follow up article about BIOBLISS, and the chance to tell you more about their Anti-Wrinkle System! It’s the perfect companion to their innovative BIOBLISS™ Wrinkle Patch that I reviewed a few months ago!

This group of dedicated professionals with medical and scientific backgrounds who make up the team that created BIOBLISS™ have a very interesting and varied array of education and training, along with an impressive conscientiousness and desire to “Give Back”.

Each year, the month of May is dedicated to Skin Cancer Awareness. The BIOBLISS Team is supportive of Skin Cancer Awareness all year round! That really caught my attention when I first wrote about BIOBLISS, and I believe it’s worthy of being repeated in this feature, before we talk about their additionally effective and proven anti-aging skincare advances!

…Quoting from their website: “Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. In fact, over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. On a more personal level, skin cancer has affected our wives, our parents, our friends and our colleagues. That’s why a portion of the profits of all BIOBLISS products will be donated to fund advanced skin cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School”.

The BIOBLISS Team puts that same commitment and care into their Anti-Aging Skincare!

Their well thought out products bring together a well balanced Anti-Wrinkle System! ~ It’s a skincare system for women and men of any age! It also provides a great defense in avoiding wrinkles, and has shown remarkable results without invasive treatment.

This BIOBLISS Anti Wrinkle System includes:

CLEAN: CLEAN contains not only one of my favorite ingredients, Aloe Vera, but the refreshing and calming natural Cucumber Extract. Add Vitamin E, known for it’s healing antioxidant benefits, and you’ll get a nice thorough cleaning that removes makeup very nicely along with any other impurities in a gentle manner. ($35)
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SCRUB: You’ll use SCRUB one to two times per week after you cleanse your skin. It’s stimulating and will remove the dead skin cells, help with those clogged pores, and “soften fine lines”. It won’t strip any of the natural oils from your skin as it contains natural soaps originating from “coconut, macadamia nut, olive, avocado, and sunflower.”($30)
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Lock It In Serum: Your clean skin is now ready to “Lock in” some powerful anti-aging ingredients like hyaluronic acid that attracts moisture to your skin, Matrixyl 3000 peptides that help stimulate collagen production while strengthening the skin and help with elasticity, and Prickly Pear Extract that calms the skin and blocks the release of stress markers from sensory nerve cells in the skin. Apply Lock It In Serum in the AM and PM. ($70)
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HYDRATE LOTION: Here is a 100% natural lotion that is “TOXIN FREE” and you’ll use it twice daily. It has some very unique ingredients that:
1.Naturally relaxes muscles with Esculentes… A vegetable oligopeptide.
2.Nourishes and rejuvenates the skin while targeting the biological agents of cellular aging with Vitamins, Fatty Acids, and Antioxidants.
3.Aids in the protective function of cell aging, and restoring moisture balance and elasticity with Flaxseed, Evening Primrose, Pumpkin Seed, Borage Seed and Sasha Inchi oils.
($80)
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I was able to try these products and found them quite effective in cleaning, exfoliating, nourishing, and hydrating, my skin!

Visit the BIOBLISS Website: http:www.biobliss.com for complete information about this BIOBLISS Anti-Wrinkle System and the BIOBLISS Wrinkle Patch.

Read my article reviewing the BIOBLISS Wrinkle Patch: http://vickifischer.itsaglamthing.com/2013/02/10/the-first-ever-anti-wrinkle-patch-from-biobliss-is-here/ , and take a moment find out more about the BIOBLISS Professionals who created these “state-of-the art” products:http://www.biobliss.com/category-s/1850.htm

(Quotes and/or Paraphrased information, and images in this article were obtained from provided PR-Fact Sheets. Any personal commentary about the product was my own opinion of sample products that were provided to me from the PR company.)

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June 5, 2013

With Rimmel London It’s All About the Eyes

When it comes to wearing makeup, mascara is like a girl’s best friend. Personally I can’t leave the house without putting on a little bit. Whether you are going on a date, getting ready for a night out with the girls, or running out of the house late for work, the lash’s are something every girl wants to be longer, bolder and fuller. When somebody looks at your face the first thing they notice are two things: your eyes and your smile.

Rimmel Volume Flash Scandal'Eyes Mascara, Extreme Black

The perfect solution to this is to apply Rimmel London Mascara. This is the perfect mascara for any occasion. Its Scandal Eyes formula creates a subtle but daring look to your eyes that make people want to look… maybe even a double take! If you are going to go see a sad romantic movie and know you are going to shed a tear or two, you don’t want your makeup running down your face. Rimmel London Scandal Eyes is also waterproof! Perfect for any eye color. To spice up your look even more, add some eye shadow to complete the look. I would recommend this mascara to anybody. Definitely stock up on this one!

http://us.rimmellondon.com/

 

Christina Carlino, Guest Blogger

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June 5, 2013

Premiere Orlando Hair Show June 1st – 3rd

Premiere Orlando Hair Show can be one of the craziest places you have ever been.  As a stylist I LOVE IT!!!! While I was there I learned many new amazing techniques for cutting and styling as well as color.  One of the biggest things about stylist many people don’t understand is that when we are in school we just learn the basics.  The real education starts after we graduate. If a stylist loves there career and has passion for it then they continue their education throughout their life.  I say to all my clients I don’t work from my mind, I work from my heart.  Some people don’t understand that, but I know that my passion for hair comes from within.  I have so much more to share with you about my awesome experience at Premiere Orlando, like my interview with celebrity stylist Kim Vo, best known for his work on Britney Spears and Kate Hudson.  Stay tuned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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June 5, 2013

Turn to ROUX MAISON for Beautiful Looking Clothing

 

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You might not think of laundry detergent as being a beauty accessory, but indeed it is! Roux Maison will have your clothes and accessories looking beautiful after every washing. Roux Maison is an eco friendly laundry detergent designed to wash your clothes leaving them looking fresh and  fabulous.

Roux Maison offers a unique collection of eco friendly laundry detergents which are highly concentrated needing only 2 cupfuls per load of laundry. Using Roux Maison  means less water, less packaging and less energy to transport.

Roux Maison carries not only laundry detergents but stain removers as well. All of their products come in convenient travel sizes,  perfect for storing in your travel bag. Roux Maison comes in three delightful scents, Ambrosia, Sweet Tea and Fragrance Free. Having a fragrance free detergent is very important to many people who are sensitive to fragrances, this is a definite plus.

I would recommend trying the Roux Maison starter kit which includes 3 – 16oz bottles, with one each of Essential, Delicate & Sport Detergent and an 8oz Stain Remover. Beautiful fresh clothing call for a dose of Roux Maison and you can purchase yours at.rouxmaison

 

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June 4, 2013

The Caviar of Skincare, RG-CELL

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You must agree, skincare technology has come a long way. Fortunately, we are given an abundance of information about the newest technologies, helping us choose the most appropriate skincare to suit our individual skincare needs. Timeslip Solutions has recently introduced a new technologically advanced, concentrated  restorative serum, RG-Cell. What is so unique about RG-Cell is that it contains a unique blend of stem cell activators designed to target and protect your skin and fight visible signs of aging. RG-Cell is suitable for all skin types, a definite plus in my book.

With just a few drops a day, I am on my way to beautiful, more youthful looking skin. I love the fact that with only one drop of RG-Cell, I am able to cover my entire face. I am currently using RG-Cell once daily, right after washing my face.  You can apply RG-Cell twice daily (AM and PM) if you are experiencing problematic areas on your skin, such as scarring or injured skin which needs healing quickly.

As stated on their website rg-cell.com, “RG-Cell Concentrated Restorative Serum is the perfect, powerful proprietary blend of skin conditioning messenger molecules which penetrate to the deepest layers of the skin structure. They awaken our old dormant stem cells, teaching them new tricks on how to differentiate, proliferate and migrate to areas of imperfect and aging skin. This renewal process protects, conditions and restores our skin thereby, delaying the onset of age related skin damage.” 

Recently patented Technology effectively guarantees that that RG-Cell penetrates deeply into the skin, reaching the basal layer where the stem cell resides. RG-Cell founder, Dr. Luiza Petre states that “The formula awakens dormant stem cells, teaching them new tricks on how to differentiate, proliferate and migrate to areas of imperfect and aging skin”. “By stimulating fibroblast production of collagen, skin’s firmness and elasticity increases while the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles are reduced for smoother, radiant and more youthful-looking skin.”

RG-Cell contains all natural ingredients and you can find the entire list at rg-cell.com/rg-cell-ingredients. What caught my eye was that RG-Cell contains CAVIAR. Caviar is rich in vitamins and absorbs well without any allergic reactions. Caviar also stimulates the regeneration of the skin, possess antioxidant qualities and protects against harmful UV damage. Research and Scientific studies can be found at http://rg-cell.com/research/.

Studies have concluded the following:

* Ingredients have been scientifically shown to reduce fine lines and wrinkles over time —

75% of clients reported reduced redness and less irritation to applied areas of dried, damaged skin IN JUST 5 DAYS

75% of clients showed improved skin elasticity and firmness IN JUST 2 WEEKS

90 % of clients showed a significant increase in moisture retention IN JUST 4 WEEKS

80 %of clients said their skin’s overall appearance was improved and healthier-looking IN JUST 4 WEEKS

Available online via www.rg-cell.com , delivery is free and there is a discount on monthly orders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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June 3, 2013

My Newest Hair Accessory by HairUWear

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Hair Braids are the latest trend. My daughter and her friends are crazy about them, I even have one and I love it. Many celebrities are sporting HairUWear hair braids for a trendy look. Jessica Alba (shown above) looks stunning with her hair braid, don’t you agree?

The best part about HairUWear hair braids is that they look like your real hair. HairUWear hair braids are available in many shades and styles. My daughter’s friend Jenna (shown below) is wearing a hair braid and you would never know it is not her real hair. HairUWear hair braids are a “must-have” hair accessory for ladies of all ages who want to rev up their hairstyle from time to time.

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Check out these popular Hair accessories from HairUWear and create your own look. With an accessory from HairUWear, you will look fabulous!

Hairdo by HairUWear French Braid Band  $10 voguewigs.com: Add as a finishing touch that’s as much a fashion accessory as it is hair accessory.

Hairdo by HairUWear Beach Curl Ponytail $49 ulta.com: This slightly textured pony can be loosely braided off to the side for a transformational new look.

POP by HairUWear Clip-In Braid   $9 beauty.com: A clip-in braid can be added to your hair as an accent or wrapped and clipped around a bun or updo.

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June 3, 2013

Lord & Taylor Friends & Family

Lord & Taylor announces its Friends & Family sale, beginning this Wednesday, June 5th. The sale will take place in-store as well as online from next Wednesday through Tuesday, June 11th. Almost all regular and sale merchandise will be 25% off and customers will also be offered 10% off cosmetics and fragrances.

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June 2, 2013

Mally’s Pro-Tricks Correct and Conceal Palette and Eye Palette are two “must haves” that will have you doing your makeup like a “PRO”!

As a professional makeup artist, I have a number of Mally’s “Bullet Proof” products in my professional makeup case, and in this article I’m going to introduce you to two new products from Mally’s Pro-Tricks Collection that I’m crazy about, and know you’ll feel like a “Pro” when you start using these products yourself!!

The two Mally products I’m going to share with you are:
Mally Pro-Tricks Correcting Palette
• Mally Pro-Tricks Eye Palette

You’ll be able to multi-task with the Pro-Tricks products and get an exceptional variety of looks! We’ll take a look at the Correcting Palette first, and then the Eye Palette!

Let’s begin:

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This is a great correcting and concealing palette! There are two palette shades available. Either Lighter or Deeper! Inside the Palette are 3 shades, a light tone, a medium tone and a deeper tone. You’ll be able to see the colors in both palettes when you go to the website link that I’ll provide later in the article. You should have no problem determining which set will be appropriate for your complexion shade.

Quoting Mally, here’s her “Secret-How to” for using the multi purpose Correct and Conceal Palette:
“To highlight and contour your fave features, use a sponge, a brush, or your fingers to apply the lightest shade everywhere you want to make something stand out— whether it’s your cheekbones, the center of your nose, on either sides of your nose, on your brow bones, on either side of your mouth, or in the center of your chin.Use the middle shade for your concealer underneath your eyes and on any blemishes. Finish by applying your foundation on top as you normally would, taking care to blend any remaining lines.”

With the new Pro Tricks Correct and Conceal Palette you have everything you need to do the contouring Mally calls “war paint to highlight and contour as you battle against shadows, unevenness, redness, and any other fierce enemies.”

It’s that simple….

Don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun! This is makeup and you can always remove it and reapply! It’s a process that you pick up very quickly, especially with a great palette like Mally’s! You have three tones to work with, and by experimenting with blending the shades, in no time, you’ll be hiding the dark shadows under your eyes, contouring & lifting your cheek bones, and sculpting your face just like a “PRO”. Keep in mind that a soft touch when applying the correct/conceal creams, and seamless blending will bring you the best results!

Mally’s Pro-Tricks Eye Palette is next!

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This is a unique palette of colors to create your look for every mood, occasion, or new change in fashion trends!! From a natural, high fashion or trendy look, this handy Pro-Trick Eye Palette has it all…..and MORE! Take a look at the picture of the Eye Palette! There are 12 great shadows in a variety of colors including neutrals, bold, and always “in” shades, for you to choose from.

Now here’s the “Magic” of Mally’s Eye palette! The last three shades in the palette are called “Modifiers”! The top (first) color is your shadow base. You’ll want to apply this first over your upper eye area. It totally evens out the eye area, and as Mally always says, “it will allow any color you use to be completely bullet proof!” Once you’ve applied your color the second color will allow you to lighten it, and the third shade will let you deepen your shadows.

I’ve never had so much fun with eyeshadows! Using anycolor, you’ll be able to create the ever popular “smokey” eye look by targeting the crease of your eye and just a bit above, and then smudge a bit of shadow under the eye! You can then literally “lighten” or “deepen” with these modifiers right on top of the shadows to get the shape and depth perfect! You can also take a shadow up to your eye brow, then “lighten” right under the brow, and “deepen” in the outer corner for an amazing monochromatic shaded eye! Finish with a touch of the “pink” color in the outer corner of your eye for a modern uplifting look!

Here is a before picture of me without makeup. As you can see, my skin is pale, translucent, and has a lot of pink undertones.Vicki without makeup!
Here is my finished look after applying Mally’s New Pro Tricks Correct and Conceal Palette, and Pro Tricks Eye Palette.
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These are the steps I used to complete my finished look – With Pro-Tricks Correct and Conceal:
1. Using the light Corrector & Concealer Palette with a blend of the light and medium corrector, I was able to match my skin tone, and eliminate any darkness under my eyes. I then added an additional dot of the light concealer and blended it at the inner corner of my eye to make my eyes appear a bit wider apart.
2. With the same “Blend” used above, I applied it around my nose to mouth area on each side, then lifted up just a bit at the corner of my mouth with the light concealer.
3. I then used the medium Corrector & Concealer with just a “touch” of the light around my forehead, cheeks and chin. I carefully blended these areas to even my skin tone. As it turned out, I liked the look and didn’t need to apply any additional makeup. The deeper color is terrific. I used it to contour my cheeks and give a “kiss” of color around my forehead, hairline, and chin while always blending to achieve that “seamless” look. Adding brow color, a pop of blush, and lip color I accomplished a nice finished look. Spraying a mist of a hydration to my face for a fresh look, I then moved along to the Pro-Tricks Eye Palette!

Here are the steps I used with Pro-Tricks Eye Palette:

1.I covered my upper eye area with the top modifier to open my eye and create more space to play with some color.
2.Using the Monochromatic technique I mentioned earlier, I took the 3rd color in the first row of the palette, and brush blended it up an out to the corner of my eyebrow in a diagonal lift.
3.I then used the 2nd modifier and blended the color to lighten from the inner corner of my eye to midway under my eyebrow to achieve a lifted look and still keep a subtle shaping at the outer corner.
4. Going back to the top modifier with a smaller flat top brush, I highlighted under the arch of my brow.
5.Taking a “hint” of the first color in the 2nd row on the tip of my finger, I lightly touched the outer corner of my eye to get a subtle “Pop” of color.
6.I smudged a line around my eye with the 3rd color in the second row, then used the deepest modifier, lightly brushed over the liner, and smudged up slightly in the outer corners of my eyes.
7.A bit of mascara finished my look.

I can easily say that with Mally’s Pro-Tricks Correct & Conceal Palette ($40) and Pro-Tricks Eye Palette ($50), your possibilities are unlimited!

To purchase your Pro-Tricks Palettes you can head right over to:http://www.qvc.com/MallyProTricks.content.html

Hey Mally….You get 5-STARS for both of these great “Pro-Tricks” Palettes! We love you, and keep up the great work!!

(Quotes , Paraphrased information, and product images in this article were obtained from furnished PR-Fact sheets, PR-images and samples. Personal commentary, my images, and my “steps” of product application suggestions” were my own opinions from personal experience with use of the product. Skin tones and facial corrections vary with each individual. Be sure to adapt and use the appropriate tones for your skin when applying any of the suggested techniques I shared for demonstration purposes in this article.)

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