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Archives for November 2015
November 9, 2015
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November 8, 2015
Great starts in the Vichy Laboratories
If you are searching for a cleanser that not only smooth’s your skin but also removes every trace of makeup then you need not look any further. Vichy Laboratories Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleanser is your makeup remover (eyes as well), and toner all in one. Gentle enough for sensitive skin yet strong enough to break down all traces of debris and what not on your skin, it is no wonder Vichy Laboratories is Europes #1 skincare line.
The Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleanser is made of Captela, a shea butter extract, and is paraben free. It is not made with soap so there is no excess drying and can be used with or without water. It is very lightweight, perfect for all skin types and clears skin of all acne traces. I personally use this 2-3 times a week as a “refresher” of the makeup that doesn’t like to come off lol.
1. First start off with dry skin.
2. Then massage the product into the skin thourghly allowing the product to absorb the makeup.
3. After this take a luke warm towel and just wipe it off. You will be amazed how easily your makeup comes off (even around the eyes).
For more information on the Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleanser check out www.vichyusa.com because your makeup remover search is over 🙂 Also be sure to check out my new website for more tips, tricks and reviews at www.anniehatcherbeauty.com
November 6, 2015
The Importance Of Rest And Taking Time Of Yourself
You know some times we forget how far we as women have come. We have not always been seen as equals to men in terms of politics, voting, job oppurtunities and countlesss other things. Over the past few decades we have made significant strides towards gaining our own independence. Instead of simply being house makers, now we are , business women, doctors, entrepreneurs, lawyers, along with being children bearers, mothers and spectacular wives. But how can we do all of that and maintain a healthy body?
The key is to TAKE CARE of our complete selves mind, body and spirit. No matter how busy your schedule is, it is imperative to workout at least 30 minutes a day. If you are not a fan of the gym, try taking your dog on a long walk or walking up and down your home steps 20-30 times. Try putting on some dance music while cleaning the house and letting your body move to the beat.
Whatever you decide to do, keep your body in motion. It’s not simply about having a slim figure. It is about your health, studies show that working out promotes a healthy heart, mind and spirit. If you work out for at least 30 minutes a day along with a well balanced diet you will see that you have a lot more energy to get through the day.
Next thing, TAKE TIME FOR YOU. We as women as were born to nurture others, it’s in our nature. But all too often we forget to take care of the most important person… Ourselves. Be sure to take time every now and then to do something solely for you. Get your nails done, go to the spa, have a girls night out anything that you do make sure that it’s something you and you alone want to do.
Finally and most importantly REST. I can not stress to you the importance of beauty rest.
Not only is it amazing for your skin, but it imperative for your heart. Studies show that women who get 6-8 hours of sleep a night, live longer happier and healthier lives. Our bodies regroup themselves while they are sleeping. Make sure you take the time to get some old fashioned beauty rest.
If you’ll do this you’ll see that your modern day superwoman cap with sore that much higher.
Remember that our minds, bodies and souls need us just like everyone else.
We are aren’t any good to anyone if we are tired.
November 6, 2015
Get Tough with Acne
I don’t really have problems with acne, but I do know that pimples and blackheads are ugly business and tough on your skin. So, you have to get tough when you are fighting those pesky blemishes. ClarityMD Acne Solution Kit is tough enough to handle this job.
For those of you who have acne prone skin ClarityMD Acne Solution Kit comes with a Clear Skin Formula Deep Pore Cleanser, Clear Skin Formula Clarifying Serum and a Clarifying Konjac Sponge comes as a gift. The Konjac Sponge is 100% natural; it is great for removing dirt and makeup and makes washing your face so much more effective than using your hands or a wash cloth.
The Clear Skin Formula Deep Pore Cleanser is easy to use, just wet your face with warm water and apply a small amount of cleanser over your entire face, use the Konjace Clarity Sponge for 1-2 minutes then pat dry. Then clarify with the Clarifying Serum, simply smooth a small amount all over your face, especially on the acne areas and you are done. Finish your face routine as normal, by making sure you are washing your face twice a day (and I admit, I don’t and I have to get better at that) check out the website http://www.myclaritymd.com/products.html to get your ClarityMD Solution Kit and get tough with your acne.
November 5, 2015
Lady Soma for Softer Younger looking Skin
Now that summer is over, it’s time to start moisturizing our skin and get it back into shape. With the winter months almost upon us, what better way to keep our skin soft and firm than with Lady Soma’s Somaluxe Firming Lotion. This is an amazing firming lotion and the scent of floral petal bouquet is so fragrant that I can still smell the delicate scent on my skin hours after I applying it.
Somaluxe Firming Lotion is formulated to smooth and tighten your skin, the more you use it the quicker you will see results. Somaluxe Firming Lotion contains vitamin C and Coenzyme Q10 along with enzymes and a high concentration of firming peptides allowing your skin to strengthen so you can visibly see firmer and softer skin. Somaluxe is infused with antioxidants, peptides and collagen, all quality ingredients to give your skin the youthful look it deserves.
I also use Somaluxe Firming Lotion around my eyes to help reduce the appearance of eye wrinkles. Yes, it is that gentle that you can apply it to your face as this lotion is free of harmful chemicals and is dermatologically tested.
Apply Somaluxe Firming Lotion to your entire body. The lotion will tackle skin problems such as cellulite, loose body skin and uneven skin tone. I can honestly say that using Somaluxe Firming Lotion has seriously reduced the dryness and the look of “alligator skin” on my hands and arms. The fact that this spectacular lotion is paraben free and sulfate free makes Somaluxe particularly pleasing to those looking for healthier skin care options. Aren’t we all these day anyway?
Read more about Lady Soma at ladysoma.com/about-lady-soma. Somaluxe Firming Lotion, as well as an extensive line of face and body beauty products can be found at Lady Soma
November 5, 2015
Miranda Lambert at CMA’s
Miranda Lambert at CMA’s
Last night, CMA Award Winner Miranda Lambert rocked the red carpet in a gorgeous, long black dress with a funky pop of pink color in her traditionally blonde hair. For her performance, she donned rocker-chic waves. Here’s how to recreate Miranda’s CMA hairstyles, as told by her mane man, PRO Beauty Tools Celebrity Hairstylist Johnny Lavoy.
Johnny Lavoy on Miranda’s red carpet look: “I wanted to go with something sleek and sexy, with a pop pink for a little excitement. To get Miranda’s red carpet look, I first dipped the tips of her hair in pastel pink hair dye. Next, I applied a volumizer and blew out her hair with the PRO Beauty Tools Professional 1875 W IONIC AC Motor Dryer using a large round brush. To get a sleek polished look, I first created a strong side part. Then, I used the PRO Beauty Tools® 1” Professional Ceramic Shine Digital Straightener to really smooth out her hair. Lastly, I used hairspray to hold the style.”
Johnny Lavoy on Miranda’s performance look: “For Miranda’s performance look, I wanted to give her hair a little more movement. I started by using a beach spray for a little texture, then, I scrunched her hair while drying it with the PRO Beauty Tools Professional 1875 W IONIC AC Motor. I love this dryer because of its quick dryer power, especially backstage when I’m only given a minute for a quick hair change! Then, I used two different sized PRO Beauty Tools Professional Gold Curling Irons to add additional texture. I alternated using the 1” and the 1 ¼” irons, which helped me created the perfect rock and roll, rocker-chic waves. Finally, I used hairspray to hold the look.”
November 5, 2015
Fabulous Holiday Shopping Made Easy
This season, It’s a Glam Thing will be providing you with some fabulous gift ideas for you and your family and friends. Keep checking throughout November and December and read and about our newest discoveries and latest fashion and beauty finds for you to consider when choosing your gifts. Itsaglamthing.com
November 4, 2015
Nation-Alist magazine November 2015
Check out the newest issue here: We see some familiar beauty products on these pages like Pura d’or, Systeme 41 and Gerard Cosmetics. The photography, styling, fashion, models are all fab!
Nation-Alist November 2015
November 4, 2015
One for the Books….
Hello everyone,
I am back and with a story to tell. October has been quite the month. I experienced some amazing highs and some shocking lows, but this month has taught me so much about my resilience and about being grateful. As most of you probably heard, I got into a major bicycle crash in my college town. Another biker head-on collided with me and I flew through the air, over the bikes and landed face-first onto the concrete unconscious. The biker who hit me ended up leaving the scene but thankfully my friend who happened to be biking past, found me on the ground and held my gushing blood face with his socks until the ambulance came. I got extremely lucky in this accident and although they suspected I could have had some severe brain damage, I made it out alive and okay (for the most part). I had stitches and some injuries that will take a while to heal but it’s already been 3 weeks and I’m feeling pretty good. This accident put everything in my life into perspective. It gave me a new found strength and I have been much more grateful recently, to simply “be alive.” Incidents like these can never be predicted or explained and you don’t ever think it will happen to you until it does. All I want to urge anyone to do is to never neglect someone they get into accident with (small or large) whether they are directly involved or just a bystander. Use your compassion to its fullest potential. I am so thankful to be okay and have such incredible family and friends who have been by my side through this traumatic experience. This is an experience I will never forget, but forever be stronger from. Like I said, “a few stitches never stopped me.” You are stronger than you think, you must believe that.
xo, Lizzy
November 3, 2015
Alicia Vikander at the 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards
Makeup by Charlotte Tilbury
Swedish actress and on-the-rise starlet, Alicia Vikander, stunned on Sunday’s red carpet at the 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards in Los Angeles. In a sophisticated, yet edgy black dress and makeup by Charlotte Tilbury, Alicia was picture-perfect as she accepted the Hollywood Breakout Actress Award for her role in ‘The Danish Girl.’
“Alicia wanted a contoured, sultry but modern makeup look, to go with her gorgeous leather Louis Vuitton dress. Hair was pulled back into a sleek twisted bun. The burnished deep copper shades from my Dolce Vita Eye Palette was chosen to compliment her skintone and bring out her eye colour.” – Charlotte Tilbury.
Here are a few key steps that Charlotte used to create the look:
1. To prep the skin, Charlotte applied Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask on Alicia’s face and neck for 10 minutes to tighten, smooth, hydrate and give skin an extra boost of radiance.
2. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream was generously massaged on her face and neck to deliver the perfect amount of moisture to skin.
3. Charlotte then applied a sheer layer of Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow all over the face. Wonderglow is a red carpet essential as it fills in wrinkles and scatters light to blur away lines and flood the skin with luminosity.
4. A combination of Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Youth-Boosting Perfect Skin Foundation in Shades 6 & 8 was used to even out Alicia’s complexion and give her a radiant glow.
5. Next, she used Charlotte Tilbury The Retoucher in Shades 2 & 3 for under the eyes areas, around the nose and to cover a few minor imperfections.
6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder in Shade 1 was applied under Alicia’s eyes, and Shade 2 was applied around her nose to help blur away lines and imperfections. The super luxe powder is a must-have for the red carpet because of how finely milled the powder is, giving an immaculate complexion with a bright, illuminating finish.
7. To give more dimension and contour to Alicia’s face, Charlotte applied Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow with a large brush around her jawline and forehead. The bronzer is the perfect universal blend of pearl and pigment to mimic a sun-kissed complexion.
8. To fill in and elongate Alicia’s brows, Charlotte used Charlotte Tilbury Brow Lift in Cara D.
9. Next, she applied Prime from the Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita Palette to the inner corners of the eye and Prime from the Vintage Vamp Palette to the entire eyelid.
10. Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Kohl in Barbarella Brown was used to line the top lid into a feline flick. Charlotte finished the eyes with two coats of Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes on top and bottom lashes.
11. Charlotte prepped Alicia’s lips with Charlotte Tilbury Lip Magic, then applied Matte Revolution in Walk of Shame for the perfect pout.