Archives for July 2015

July 10, 2015

Be your own kind of Younique

When you need a little “lash” boost pull out your 3D Fiber Lashes from Younique. One of the first mascaras I have ever used that showed I actually have eyelahes lol. The fibers take each individual lash and enhances the length, changes the texture and separates them. After it is applied your eyes look ten times bigger. Just like if you were to put on false eyelashes. I enjoy using Youniqe 3D Fiber Lashes on my down days and also on days when my allergies tend to act up. To me a little mascara can really dress up any look.

Original formula Younique 3D fiber lashes

Original formula Younique 3D fiber lashes

Younique has some exciting news to shares with all of us. On July 15th their 3D Fiber Lashes are getting 400% better. The fibers will be coated with Uplift eye cream. This will add shine to your lashes as well as conditioning them. It will increase your volume by 400%. Just like the old formula, this new and improved formula is applied just like the original. (video will follow shortly) If you are an active Younique user no need to worry. The price will remain the same. So stay tuned for the upgrade and for a review on the new formula.

In the meantime check out my friends Sabrina Yeatman and Laura Carr’s Younique website and get your Younique on.

Sabrina Yeatman- www.youniqueproducts.com/sabrinayeatman
Laura Carr- www.youniqueproducts.com/Yourheartsdesire

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July 9, 2015

Thou Shall have healthy skin this summer with Pur-lisse

 

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Before I share with you the Tanning Laws from the Creators of Pur~lisse Skincare and Karora Cosmetics, allow me to fill you in on a little tid-bit. Pur-lisse has a Skincare Line which promises to help you attain the healthiest skin possible. If you have sensitive skin, Pur~lisse Skincare is a line you definitely need to consider. Pur~lisse is French for “pure” and “smooth”, a perfect combination for this anti-aging skincare line.

Pur~lisse Skincare is formulated with five unique ingredients, Blue lotus flower, Lupine Peptides, White tea, Soy Protein and Sea Silk. You can read more about these ingredients at their website purlisse.com, which also states “Pur~lisse blends traditional Chinese beauty rituals of yesteryear with today’s French skincare technology. The result—a coveted pure and effective skincare system in sophisticated, functional packaging for your modern lifestyle.”

Another fabulous feature of Pur~lisse Skincare is that it is free of parabens, petrochemicals, color, fragrance, propylene glycol, phthalates, and no animal tested is ever involved.

Since the summer started I have been a faithful user of Pur~lisse pur~protect spf 30 sunscreen. I love it! It’s a great moisturizer as well as a sunscreen and is very light in texture. This sunscreen provides me with full- spectrum sun protection and as soon as I apply it, I’m ready to start my day. We all need to fight the signs of aging by protecting our skin from the sun and Pur~lisse Anti-aging formulations will keep our skin looking its best.

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Of course I use Pur~lisse pur~delicate gentle soy milk cleanser before applying my sunscreen. The cleanser is also important to use at the end of the day because it is a thorough cleanser and make-up remover. I especially like that this cleanser is soap-free and its non-irritating formula allows me to cleanse without having to take my contact lenses out. That’s a big plus for me when choosing cleansers. The silky soft skin you are left with after cleansing definitely has me coming back for more.

Pur~lisse Skincare carries moisturizers, anti-aging serums, lip serums, eye serums, white tea and some unique starter kits. You will find the entire skincare line at shop.purlisse.com

Now, let’s get to The Tan Commandments – Fun Sun Safety This Summer:
Fake It Don’t Bake It, The Tanning Laws from the Creators of Pur~lisse Skincare and Karora Cosmetics

Thou Shall Exfoliate::

Buff away skin debris and dead (dull!) skin cells for a natural skin brightening boost!

Pur~lisse Expert Top Tip: A dollop of pur~delicate gentle soy milk cleanser on an exfoliating mitt can be used from head to toe for a pre-tan full body buff and polish!

Karora Expert Top Tip: Use an exfoliating mitt with your body scrub to rid of any dirt or dead skin cells to prep for the best Karora glow possible!

:: Thou Shall Hydrate The Skin::

When pouring yourself a summer sangria, offer your skin a drink too! It will thank you for it.
The summer sun can rob the skin of moisture, rehydrate with plenty of fluids (a glass of water for every prosecco!) and be generous with the moisturizer.

Pur~lisse Expert Top Tip: Apply a small amount of pur~moist across the complexion for superior vitamin infused skin hydration experience. Feeling skin generous? Legs, arms and tummy’s will thank you for the moisturizng love too.

Karora Expert Top Tip: Apply a quarter sized portion of Karora’s Gradual Tan Lotion to each section of the body for a moisturizing and beautiful bronze glow!

:: Thou Shall Treat Damage From Summers’ Gone By::

Erase the evidence from a few hours too many on the sun lounger with corrective skincare solutions.

Pur~lisse Expert Top Tip: Brightening skin agents are your friend for reducing pigmentation and sun spots. Look for products that are Retin A and Salicylic Acid-free, these will thin the skin and damage the integrity of it if used over long periods of time. Pur~lisse pur~bright is enriched with plant extracts that will correct and strengthen the skin surface for a luminous summer complexion!

Karora Expert Top Tip: Treat your damaged skin with nourishing skin caring botanicals from Karora’s CC Cream. It can be used on both face & body for color complexion perfection!

: :Thou Shall Not Forget To Prep The Pout::

The summer sun can cause dry and chapped lips. Kiss and makeup with some luscious lip protection!

Pur~lisse Expert Top Tip: Lavish fruit butters and vegetable oils will ensure your summer smile is as smooth as your dance floor moves! Pur~lip Comfort is a fab daily lip nourisher.

Karora Expert Top Tip: Keep those beautiful lips moisturized at all times by carrying a lip balm with you where ever you go!

: :Thou Shall Preserve Youthful Looking Skin::

While the sun can accelerate the aging process, your beauty arsenal can slow it down!

Pur~lisse Expert Top Tip: Coax a youthful glow back into your skin with a powerful peptide complex. Pur~youth Preserve will improve skin texture due to its cocktail of Vitamin E, Rice Bran Oil and Wheat Proteins to give summer induced aging skin the boot!

Karora Expert Top Tip: Karora’s #1 beauty secret is to spray the Tinted Self Tan Mist on your face before you apply your makeup for a beautiful glow that will develop throughout the day!

:: Thou Shall Use SPF Every Day::

All rays were not created equal! UVB causes skin cancer and burning. UVA causes wrinkles. Who wants either? Wear SPF religiously!

Pur~lisse Expert Top Tip: Its’ all about location, location, location. Remember the sun rays are stronger the closer you get to the equator. Reapply every few hours when enjoying the great outdoors this summer. Pur~Protect SPF30 is a full spectrum (UVB and UVA protection), light weight nourishing moisturizer. Can be used under makeup for alfresco dining and cocktails at the beach!

Karora Expert Top Tip: Treat your skin to a healthy faux glow with Karora’s Ultra Dark Bronzing Mousse. You will be able to maintain your glow without overexposing your skin to the harmful and damaging UV rays from the sun.

 

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July 9, 2015

Skin…your timeless virtue

No matter what my current skincare routine is, there is one product I refuse to part with. For about 2 years now, Timeless By Pevonia Gentle Foaming Scrub has been an essential to my weekly regimen. About 3 times a week I use the gentle foaming scrub to help unclog pores, exfoliate and give an over all “polish” to the skin. Used for all skin types, the foaming scrub is soft, gentle and calming.

Timeless by Pevonia

Timeless by Pevonia

This summer here in Florida has really caused my acne, and irritations to flare up. Also, my allergies have made my skin itchy. The infused chamomile has helped with my irritations and I am just able to love my skin again. Not itchy or red and a soft surface for my makeup. My skins texture has improved and my makeup goes on and comes off with ease. I have also found that the gentle foaming scrub can be used as a great body exfoliator.

Timeless by Pevonia offers a line of anti-aging all natural skincare products designed with you in mind. Every spa that uses Pevonia, the specialist will assist you in finding the perfect products specifically for your skin. So if you want that custom skincare just for you, check out www.timelessbypevonia.com and start loving your skin again!

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July 8, 2015

Keep Motions in Your Natural Curls

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In my day to day dealings I get asked all kinds of questions about my natural hair. How long have you been natural? How long does it take to do your hair? Is it a lot of work? What products do you use, and so forth and so on? Here are the answers; my whole life, it takes a while, not if you have the right products and the hair care line I use is Motions Hair Care. It has everything my hair needs to thrive in its natural state from my wash and go to my twist outs.

Motions hair careThe key to having healthy natural hair begins with clean moisturized hair. Motions Shampoo is a great start; it gets your scalp clean and eliminates the build up from all the products that we put on our hair daily. Motions Shampoo gets my hair thoroughly clean and ready to receive the conditioner to lock in that moisture my hair so desperately needs. Motions Conditioner is creamy, rich and simple to use. All you have to do is massage the conditioner from your roots to the ends of your hair for about 3-5 mintues then rinse. It makes my hair so soft and easy to detangle, which as every natural hair chick knows that detangling can be the most tedious part in doing our hair.

To ensure your hair stays conditioned and moisturized Motions Leave-In Conditioner and Hair Styling Cream combined with Motions Hair Oil is to die for! I just section my hair into four parts and then grease my scalp using the hair oil to stimulate my scalp and then use the leave-in conditioner (a little goes a long way). Once you put the leave-in conditioner on your hair and comb through you will notice right away how your curls will be full and bouncy! You can stop there with your wash and go and walk out knowing your natural curls are rocking. However, if you want to manipulate your curl pattern and style with a twist out or whatever style you like, simply start the styling process and let it dry. I don’t use heat so I usually let my hair dry overnight and take down the next day. I take down my twist out and spray my finished look with Motions Oil Sheen for that luxurious shine that leaves my hair light and flirty.

So if you are living the natural hair life or even thinking of it, check out www.Motions.com to get all you will need to let the world know that you love your curls as much as Motions Hair Care products do!

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July 8, 2015

Summer Skincare Tips from Jan Marini

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Jan Marini, CEO of Jan Marini Skin Research, is a pioneer in the professional skincare arena. She has more than three decades of experience researching and developing new and innovative skincare technologies. Below are three of her top beauty tips to help keep skin protected and youthful during the summer months.

Protect Your Hair
Sun exposure breaks down the Disulfide bonds in hair, causing color fading (think of that $200 color service), brittleness and breakage. Remember, your scalp is an extension of the same skin that is on your face and it requires the same attention! Cumulative sun exposure, throughout the year, damages and ages the scalp and, as a result, compromises and decreases the factors that promote luxurious, full, healthy hair. Be sure to use a conditioner or leave-on spray that contains a sun protectant…and, wear a hat!
Protect Your Lips
Your lips are one of the most vulnerable and most exposed areas and, often, the most forgotten.To prevent skin cancer while keeping your lips soft, hydrated and supple, generously massage sun protectant into the lip area.
Your Skin Continues to Age in the Summer Months
There is a widely spread misconception that it is wise to stop using glycolics, retinols, etc., during the summer months. Not the case! These powerful, gold standard tools can prevent a significant amount of damage, and repair damage that hasn’t yet surfaced while reversing superficial signs of aging and enabling skin to more effectively respond to UV radiation.

Remember, your skin ages every day and you need to consistently apply medically and clinically validated topicals that can truly assist in keeping your skin looking healthy, vibrant, refined, hydrated and luminous. Taking a break, especially during a period of more intense sun exposure, only compounds the aging process and further compromises your skin’s ability to repair and rejuvenate.

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July 8, 2015

Hairstyles from around the world


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July 8, 2015

Another Year in the Books

As is always said, every year we grow wiser. But what I’ve learned the most is that every year goes by faster and faster. It’s almost become frightening how fast time passes. I constantly find myself wishing I could freeze time even just for an hour so I can get more items on my “to do list” done. Realistically, there is nothing we can do about the passing of time but embrace it. As I turn nineteen, I am hoping to make as much as I can out of each day. I am going to try to find small moments in my day that make it beautiful and appreciate those little pockets of time I will never get back. Having a lifestyle that is filled with constant action makes it easy to get “caught up.” Sometimes I need to remember to take a second to breathe in the midst of all the madness. Speaking of the word breathe, I need to shoutout a really cool project I found out about! The My Intent Project is this awesome campaign aimed at encouraging people to choose a word they need in their life. As a constant daily reminder to yourself, the My Intent project makes you a personalized bracelet with the word you choose. (My intent bracelet says the word “breathe!”) It becomes a daily reminder, or your daily intention. Once it breaks off, you’re ready for a new word! So check them out! They are generating positive energy and meaningful conversations by word of mouth! http://www.myintent.org/create/

MY INTENT BRACELET

MY INTENT BRACELET

My mommy birthday twin and I <3

My mommy birthday twin and I <3

ME AND MY BDAY COOKIE

ME AND MY BDAY COOKIE

Happy Birthday America!

Happy Birthday America!

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July 7, 2015

A “Marilyn Moment”

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Elizabeth Olsen

 

Did you hear? Elizabeth Olsen had a “Marilyn Moment” in Paris on Fourth of July. She suffered a wardrobe malfunction during a photo shoot for the Miu Miu Club’s launch of the first Miu Miu fragrance and croisiere 2016 collection at Palais d’Iena. A gust of wind blew her mini dress up…oops!

http://www.eonline.com/news/673173/elizabeth-olsen-suffers-wardrobe-malfunction-in-paris-on-the-4th-of-july-see-the-photo

 

 

 

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July 6, 2015

Another Year in the Books

As is always said, every year we grow wiser. But what I’ve learned the most is that every year goes by faster and faster. It’s almost become frightening how fast time passes. I constantly find myself wishing I could freeze time even just for an hour so I can get more items on my “to do list” done. Realistically, there is nothing we can do about the passing of time but embrace it. As I turn nineteen, I am hoping to make as much as I can out of each day. I am going to try to find small moments in my day that make it beautiful and appreciate those little pockets of time I will never get back. Having a lifestyle that is filled with constant action makes it easy to get “caught up.” Sometimes I need to remember to take a second to breathe in the midst of all the madness. Speaking of the word breathe, I need to shoutout a really cool project I found out about! The My Intent Project is this awesome campaign aimed at encouraging people to choose a word they need in their life. As a constant daily reminder to yourself, the My Intent project makes you a personalized bracelet with the word you choose. (My intent bracelet says the word “breathe!”) It becomes a daily reminder, or your daily intention. Once it breaks off, you’re ready for a new word! So check them out! They are generating positive energy and meaningful conversations by word of mouth! http://www.myintent.org/create/

MY INTENT BRACELET

MY INTENT BRACELET

My mommy birthday twin and I <3

My mommy birthday twin and I <3

ME AND MY BDAY COOKIE

ME AND MY BDAY COOKIE

Happy Bday America

Happy Birthday America!

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July 6, 2015

Fitness Expert Elizbeth Colen with Jack & Megan

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