Archives for April 2014

April 10, 2014

With just a ten minute soak, Skin So Soft does the trick

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Just as it is named, “Skin So Soft Bath Oil” does what it says.  Just a 10 minute soak with less than a capful actually does the trick.  I took a little time to rub my heels, elbows & around my cuticles while in the tub because those areas seem to become the roughest through wear.  The scent is pleasant and soothing which tended to lull me into soaking longer than I should, so beware!  I noticed that my hands felt like I had just applied lotion and as the rest of my body absorbed the oil, my skin was left very soft.  One word of warning, take extra care in getting out of the tub.  If you move to your feet unaware, you may slip……just a word of caution.  I didn’t have any trouble but the thought did cross my mind that my entire body had now had an oil treatment, including the bottoms of my feet.

The fragrance lasted after the bath and so did the smooth silkiness of my skin.  It really made such a difference that throughout the day, I kept checking my skin.  It did not feel oily, but it did feel soft and smooth.  I swim at the gym pool so the chemicals probably rob my skin of some of its natural oils.  I really didn’t think about this until I felt the wonderful difference that this bath oil made.  This is a great product that I would recommend for anytime that your skin has that tired, dry, rough feeling.  Summer is on it’s way though so “Skin So Soft Bath Oil” just might be the remedy you need between those summer activities.  It made a huge difference in the feel of my skin, so give it a try; see what it does for you.  I plan on making it part of my overall skin care regiment.
Call your local Avon dealer today to order your “Skin So Soft Bath Oil”.  If you are lucky she might just have some on hand.  If you don’t know a representative, try shop.avon.com 

P1060375 (2)Sharon Hatcher

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April 10, 2014

Skin Lightening Trends and Techniques

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There’s a new trend on the market, and it’s improving skin everywhere. It’s called skin lightening. Your skin tone is something that you haven’t been able to control – until now. We all have things that can alter our natural beauty: acne, scars, dark spots, blemishes. They are pesky and unfortunately happen to everyone.  But now there are products that not only clear away these impurities, but can also correct the damage it does to the pigment of your skin.

The Products

The most common product for skin lightening that can easily be purchased and applied is in the form of a cream.

Topical acne ointment can reduce redness and clear your acne sometimes even as soon as overnight.

Anti-aging cream– Even if you’re young, these kinds of creams can do nothing but good for your skin. They are a moisturizer based product that prevent signs of aging, which coincidentally happen to be the discoloration and poor texture of your skin – which is an issue that people of all ages can have. Not only does it prevent your pigment from changing, but it also can repair it and restore your natural glow.

At Home Treatment

Chemical Peel– Another common treatment for skin lightening.This technique is used to clear out dead skin and bring out your layer of smoother skin that hasn’t been affected by impurities. Since this form of treatment is dealing with chemicals, it is important to make sure you are using a safe product, and if you have any hesitations, it would be best to consult a dermatologist.

This is used for more severe cases where your marks are more serious. But, they can be more effective and quicker to make changes than a cream. It corrects skin pigment problems and removes superficial blemishes. By smoothing out your skin, you are beginning to repair it by stripping it of it’s deep problems.

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Don’t take no for an answer when it comes to your own beauty. There’s a product that’s right for you – it’s just about deciding what you are most comfortable with, and how soon you want to see results. You don’t have to go to a doctor or get some expensive procedure done to see the results you want. There is no reason to be unhappy with your skin when you can find a way to restore your natural beauty that works for you.

Skin lightening is a safe way to improve the appearance and feel of your skin, and can be done in the form of soap, cream, and other cleansing products. Find a product that is right for you and start taking care of your body. With the right product that fights against your imperfections, you can restore your natural beauty in a way that will transform to the skin you’ve always wanted.

Gwen Lewis is a writer from California. She has been in the makeup and beauty industry for quite some time and likes to write from experience. Beautiful skin can make you feel like a Queen so don’t be afraid to try new techniques or products, you will find the right one for you!

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April 9, 2014

Funky, Trendy Haircolors Right At Your Fingertips

I love experimenting with color and as a hairstylist/makeup artist, color is number one on my list.  Growing up I always wanted to experiment with my hair and my makeup so I would sit at my vanity and go to town.  It wasn’t until recently I was introduced to an awesome book that I wish I had when I was a teen. It is called DIY Dye and I am amazed at the methods in the book.

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DIY Dye is a step-by-step instruction manual for getting bright, funky temporary colors at home…the right way.  As a stylist i have seen many at home color jobs gone wrong (I strongly suggest that if you have any questions or if you feel the job is not coming out right please contact your local salon.) With everything from the use of Henna to spray on colors this book has it all. Even DIY color recipes. SOOO COOL!!!!

I am a huge I Love Lucy lover and we all know what Lucy Ricardo is known for right? That’s right her red hair.  Back in the 1950s henna was the go to hair color if you were wanting to create beautiful red tones to your hair.  But henna has improved since then. Now you can get henna in nice rich browns to.

DIY Dye is a fun way to experiment with crazy temporary colors with application techniques.  Writer Loren Lankford shares why she wrote DIY Dye with It’s A Glam Thing:

It’s a Glam Thing asked Loren, “What inspired you to write this fun and creative How-to Book?”

She explained  “Growing up as an alternative kid in a small, conservative town, I was always looking for crafting projects and ways I could my look at home, cheaply. I loved fun hair colors but knew that none of the local salons would be able to do what I wanted. So, I started experimenting with at-home methods! Back then, I didn’t have Google at my disposal, so I made do by asking lots of questions at the beauty supply store and a lot of trial and error. I may have fried my hair a little growing up, but I learned a lot and it was lots of fun.”

Check out DIY Dye and have fun. You can find it at amazon.com/DIY-Dye-Bright-Temporary-Coloring

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April 9, 2014

Get The Most Out of Your Tax Return…With Laura Scherler

TAX TIME TIPS: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR RETURN, AND SEE IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE TAX SERVICES

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Last year, taxpayers left billions of dollars on the table by not claiming the valuable credits they deserve. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, make sure you get the most out of your return with vital tax tips that can save you money, and may help increase your refund.

MyFreeTaxes provides free federal and state tax preparation and filing assistance, both online and in-person, to eligible households earning $58,000 or less. In this interview, National Director of Financial Stability Laura Scherler from United Way Worldwide has information on MyFreeTaxes, which has helped millions of Americans file free federal and state tax returns, resulting in nearly $8 billion in tax refunds since 2009.

Laura Scherler is the Director of Financial Stability at United Way Worldwide.  During her nine-year tenure, Laura has led the creation and implementation of several multi-million dollar initiatives designed to increase the financial stability of low and moderate-income families.  Laura currently leads United Way’s free tax preparation initiatives and was one of the creators of the MyFreeTaxes partnership.

Most important tip Laura Scherler shared with us:

Don’t be afraid to file your taxes! It is imperative that you submit your tax return by April 15th to avoid fines and penalties.  Any extension permitted by the IRS, is purely an extension on time to file the correct paper work, not an extension to pay any taxes owed. Your payment is still due at the April deadline.

Click on the link to listen to all the wonderful insights Laura Scherler shares:  http://bcove.me/ha1o5sif

For more information on filing your taxes please visit:

www.myfreetaxes.com

http://www.irs.gov

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April 9, 2014

This Weekend You’re invited to a Beauty Trend Event at Nordstrom

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This weekend – April 11th and 12th – swing by your local Nordstrom for their Beauty Trend Event!

Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with their savvy beauty experts and industry insiders. They will share the latest beauty tips and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it!

To RSVP or for special accommodations, simply call or stop by your favorite cosmetics counter, located within Nordstrom.

Join The Fun This Weekend At:

Nordstrom Northpark
8687 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75225
214.231.3900

SouthCenter
100 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA 98188
206.246.0400

Anchorage
603 D Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
907.279.7622

Downtown Portland
701 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205
503.224.6666

City Creek Center
55 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801.322.4200

Mall of America
1000 NW Court
Bloomington, MN 55425
952.883.2121

Woodfield
6 Woodfield Shopping Center
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847.605.2121

Irvine Spectrum
101 Fortune Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
949.255.2800

Thousand Oaks
346 West Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805.418.4500

The Westchester
135 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914.946.1122

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event!  This Weekend! March 28th & 29th ! FREE ADMISSION

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event this weekend!
April 11th & 12th
FREE ADMISSION

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in the PR-Article was obtained from a provided PR Fact-Sheet.)

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April 7, 2014

A little squeeze…A little Stur… A refreshing drink

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All it takes is one squeeze of Stur to transform 8 ounces of water into a fruity, healthy and refreshing drink. Stur is an all natural Stevia liquid water enhancer. It is sugar free, calorie free and contains 7 essential vitamins including 100% vitain C and absolutely NO artificial sweeteners, colors or flavors. What’s not to love about it?

We all know how important it is to drink water every day. I try to get my eight glasses of water in each day but let’s face it, drinking plain water can become boring and for me,  sometimes hard to swallow. Flavored water definitely helps the water go down so much easier. With 7 delicious flavors to choose from like PomeCranberry, Strawberry, Lemonade, Orange Mango, Lemon Tea and  Mint Cucumber, you won’t want to drink you water without a little squeeze of Stur

Each 1.4 oz. bottle makes up to 18 drinks. The Stur bottle has a unique slow dispensing top to avoid leaking and spilling.  For each serving, you have to squeeze the bottle up to 10 seconds.

Stur is a small family-run company, passionate about better health. Learn more about Stur’s story at http://www.sturdrinks.com/NewHTML/ourstory.html

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April 4, 2014

Celebrate spring at Nordstrom with this season’s hottest beauty trends !

What a perfect time to experience the latest beauty trends for spring! Nordstrom will help you put your best “face” forward at one of their Nordstrom Beauty Events near you!

Here are a couple of the “trending” looks for spring 2014!

Midnight Bronze

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Midnight Bronze: It all starts with a flawless complexion, and bronzer adds a warm glow for an overall radiance. Hints of gold on the eye and even lips add a cool metallic touch. For a more dramatic effect, try a flash of blue on the eye or nail – a pop of aqua or cobalt is perfect for summer!

Pretty Striking

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Pretty Striking: Bright pink or orange lips, endless lush lashes and faintly flushed cheeks steal the spotlight on spring beauty.

See these looks come to life at your local Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event. Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with their savvy beauty experts and industry insiders. They will share the latest beauty tips and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts).

Admission is free — so don’t miss it!

To RSVP or for special accommodations, simply call or stop by your favorite cosmetics counter, located within Nordstrom.

For additional details, dates/times and participating locations visit :
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/spring-beauty-events.

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April 3, 2014

Extra, Extra!

I’m so thrilled to have had the chance to interview the beautiful and talented Olivia Newton-John for the tv show “Extra”!

Olivia talked with me about her upcoming “Summer Nights” residency, which starts next week at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas and runs through the month of August. She could not have been nicer!

And check out necklace I’m wearing! It’s a beautiful freshwater pearl and leather lariat featured in my last It’s A Glam Thing segment on Carolina Now. Thanks to everyone at Vincent Peach for the perfect addition to my outfit!

For more info or to purchase the necklace, please visit www.vincentpeach.com.
The segment airs tonight on Extra!

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April 3, 2014

VIOLET GREY has officially launched “Shop The Shelves”

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VIOLET GREY, a luxury content and commerce beauty company, is now selling top products from brands such as such as NARS, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, RGB, Rubis and La Mer – just to name a few. Each product sold on VIOLETGREY.com has been hand-picked by Hollywood’s leading artists, experts, and specialists, delivering an exclusive and highly edited selection of beauty.

About VIOLET GREY: VIOLET GREY is a luxury content and commerce beauty company. Through its editorially rich online destination and exclusive MELROSE PLACE beauty boutique, VIOLET GREY showcases Hollywood’s HERO products, curated by its community of stars and artists exclusively for VIOLET GREY. http://www.violetgrey.com/about-us

Origins: Founded by Cassandra Huysentruyt Grey in 2010, VIOLET GREY began in a discrete penthouse on Melrose Place. As an oasis for stars, stylists, and artists, VIOLET GREY sparked collaboration and naturally evolved into a place where the best of beauty reigned. Immersed in the rarified realm of Hollywood beauty culture, VIOLET GREY began collaborating with its community of makeup artists, nail artists, hair stylists and skin care professionals to pinpoint the best in beauty; and ultimately celebrate these artists and their artistry that is often displayed on some of the most famous faces in the world.

The Shelves at VIOLETGREY.com: An evolving curation of beauty products deemed necessary by those who know beauty best— Hollywood’s leading artists, experts, and specialists. Products are editorialized within the context of Hollywood beauty culture and are stocked seasonally with current must-haves from makeup artists’ kits. From the thousands upon thousands of beauty products available today VIOLET GREY and its community of artists have adhered to The Violet Code (a set of exacting standards for each product to be held accountable by) and rigorously tested, vetted, and authenticated an exclusive and highly edited selection of beauty—Hollywood’s hero products. http://www.violetgrey.com/shop-the-shelves

Featured Brands: Dior, Tom Ford, Serge Lutens, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, La Mer, La Prairie, BeautyBlender, Bobbi Brown, By Terry, Eve Lom, Hourglass, Jinsoon, Laura Mercier, Lipstick Queen, NARS, RGB, Rubis, Revive, and Utowa.

** New brands and categories that meet the VIOLET CODE will be added throughout the year.

 

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April 3, 2014

It’s Just That Simple

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As a true lover of anything beauty related, I have to say I love trying new products out. My only problem….my extremely sensitive skin. It is very hard to find a good skincare regimen for me or anything to that matter that touches my skin.

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Simple Skincare is designed with all skin types in mind. I got to try two of their amazing skin care products. The Simple Ultra-Light Gel Moisturizer & the Simple Nourishing 24 HR Day/Night Cream seem to have loved my skin from day one. All Simple products are fragrance, dyes, paraben and chemical free so you know that your skin will not get “upset”. They are full of mulit-vitamins, such as B5, that my skin has shown me it loves and does not leave a greasy residue.

For a woman my 20’s, prevention is the biggest key in my daily skincare routine. I have always believed that what we put in our bodies will reflect on our outer bodes. So what am I saying? It’s simple really. Would you want to put a harsh chemical or a strong dye in your body? No we don’t want to do that so why should it be in your skincare? Now I am not saying eat your skincare, I am just stating a fact that no one would want to put in their bodies anything that could cause serious damage. That’s why Simple is a great way to go.

Simple Skincare is available at www.simpleskincare.com Also there you can discover the best skincare for you.

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