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November 12, 2017

Karim Orange teams with Vapour Organic Beauty

The Inner Orange Spark and Crave Collections

“My clients are always amazed by how I’m able to transform them with such a little amount of makeup. I do this by practicing a holistic approach to artistry, that I have coined as ‘Low Beauty’. ”

— Karim Orange

What happens when a two-time Emmy Award nominee make-up artist, who knows a thing or two about the products we put on our body to make us look good develops a violent reaction to an everyday product?? She makes it her mission to fully understand the dangerous effects that chemicals and unnecessary ingredients have on our body. Leading the charge for increasing transparency in the personal care industry and advocating for more choices for women who do not want to sacrifice beauty for fear of harmful chemicals and additives, she teams with cosmetic company Vapour Organic Beauty; a company committed to creating cosmetics that are safe and creates Inner Orange Beauty. The results are magical!

Karim Orange believes in ‘Low’ Beauty and ‘Low’ Beauty Makeup Artistry. Three holistic elements are incorporated to achieve maximum results.

Step 1:             Use products with the least amount of undesirable ingredients. She uses the Premium Body Care Unacceptable Ingredients guidelines by Whole Foods Market as a parameter for this.

Step 2:            Use the least amount of products to get maximum results. If you are using 10 products, she’ll get you to 7, if you use 5 she’ll get you to 3…. and you will be amazed as to how much better you look with the simplicity!

Step 3:             Use products that have minimal amount of carbon footprint in the production and packaging….good for both you and the planet.

The Inner Orange Spark and Crave Collections are comprised of three products each: Aura Multi-Use, Elixir Lip Gloss and Solar Translucent Bronzer.  The formulas are 70% organic, easily blend-able and layer-able. I tried the Spark and I would also try the Crave, so don’t be afraid of the darker color palette! I found myself using them as eye shadows, blush, contouring, and lipsticks and was having a blast playing with them. And better than the fun I was having playing with them was the glow I noticed I had…not heavily made up but fresh, natural, like I had just been to the spa or gym. And definitely emphasizing all my assets…with staying power! Finding a makeup that lets me look gorgeous naturally and skips the toxins? I am building a shrine to Karim! As well as following innerorangebeauty.com and thatorangegirl.com.  I have a feeling I will be learning a lot from her in my continuing journey to become holistically hip!

 

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Post by: Kathy Hodge

 

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November 10, 2017

How to Set Up Your New Home With Your Hunny

Congratulations! You and your significant other have decided to move in together, and you couldn’t be happier. You have found the perfect new place, signed the paperwork and now are ready to make it your own. Before you start moving in all of your possessions, check out the following moving tips to make moving in together as seamless as possible,

Look at What You Already Have

Look at what you already have and do things on your own. You will also need to think about moving your belongings and how much you can fit in the van or moving truck. Companies such as returnloads.net can move your belongings to your new home easily.”When you’re moving into a new place with your hunny, you’re combining all of your belongings, meaning you’re going to end up with double the amount of dishes, couches, beds and other furniture. Go through both of your current homes and decide what’s moving to your new place and what can be sold, thrown away or donated to Goodwill. If you plan to sell items, start the process as quickly as possible so you have plenty of time to make the sale and don’t end up getting rid of it in a moment of desperation on moving day. You may need to make some compromises with your partner during this step, so keep an open mind as you discuss what you actually need for your new place.

Determine Your Space Needs

Even though you’re excited to spend more time together in your new home, you and your partner should discuss your space needs. For example, do either (or both) of you need an office to work at home? If you have an extra room, do you need to fill it with desks, filing cabinets and bookshelves, or do you want to make it a guest room? You also should consider creating space for both of you to have some alone time. Whether it’s in your bedroom, backyard, guest room or another area, you need to make sure both of you are comfortable and have a place to do things on your own.

Make It Secure

When you’re excited about picking out new furniture and decorating your home, it can be easy to forget security. Go through your new place to see what you need to do to make it safe for you and your hunny. For example, if you have a sliding glass door, make sure you have a rod that fits in the bottom track to prevents it from being opened when you’re not home. Install security cameras that help you monitor your home day and night with a clear picture. Look for a home security camera system that is flexible to your needs and can be set up in out-of-the-way spots so your design aesthetic isn’t ruined by a bulky camera. You want to feel safe in your new home, so don’t forget to make security a top priority.

Figure Out Your Style

One of the most difficult parts of moving in together can be figuring out the style of your home. Do you want it to be modern, rustic or somewhere in between? Do you love a certain color that your significant other hates? It’s important to take the time to sit down together and figure out how you want your new home to look. Flip through magazines, make a Pinterest board or browse stores to see what style and items you both like. Make sure you can put together a cohesive look, and keep the lines of communication open. You want this to be a positive and fun experience, not a fight that ends with one of you hating your new furniture.

Make It Personal

This is your new home together, so it should feel like the two of you. You don’t want your new home to feel like a generic picture from a catalog or like it could as easily belong to the person next door as it does to you. Hang up pictures of the adventures you’ve had together and of your family and friends. Decorate with items that speak to who you are as people, whether it’s your favorite hobbies or keepsakes from your childhood. Paint the walls in your favorite colors, go for a wacky DIY experiment or put your favorite flowers in vases around the house. Whatever it may be, make sure it speaks to you as a couple.

 

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November 10, 2017

GET THE LOOK: Faith Hill CMA Awards 2017

Here is the breakdown for Faith Hill’s CMA awards look with Lorenzo Martin and The One by Frederic Fekkai .

  • After seeing Faith’s stunning, one shoulder, Armani Privé gown, we decided to go with a messy top knot
  • After, I I wrapped various pieces of hair in different directions and secured them with hair pins
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November 9, 2017

Channel Some Seasonal Glamor this Winter

There’s something about the festive season that stirs up mental images of rich, velvety reds and vibrant golds; glittery silvers and frosty diamonds sparkling in the night. Perhaps it’s the golden bubbles that are poured into tinkling glasses during the holiday season, or maybe it’s the fairy lit adornments on the evergreen boughs of the tree, but winter seems to be a season replete with a latent decadence that is lacking the rest of the year.

Not only in the acceptable alimentary indulgence the holidays permit, but in the very fabrics you clothe yourself with, and in the very materials you wrap up warm with indoors. Indeed, when winter comes round, you become most inclined to a desire to entirely redecorate your very home with plush textiles and faux fur, and generally channel the far north (so glamorous from a centrally-heated distance).

A Moderate Material Madness

Tempering that redesign fever slightly, why shouldn’t one’s abode and own person be self-gifted with a different fashion for the late fall and winter? It goes without saying that one doesn’t wear a short-sleeved linen number when the mercury falls, but textiles suited to warmer seasons don’t offer the right quality of comfort which the chillier months demand, either. Furthermore, you don’t necessarily have to go to a store and splash the cash to achieve the luxurious effect you want. With a little retail reconnaissance work and sourcing some high-quality wholesale fabric, you can design and create your own glamorous textiles yourself. Otherwise, look at the difference between store-bought products (whether clothes-wise or furnishings) and the cost of going bespoke, as there is nothing more glam than a creation tailor-made for one’s singular self.

Fabulous Fittings and Unique Style

Once you’ve decided the route you’re going to follow, then comes the difficult decision of color scheme (not to mention textiles that complement the tactile effect of co-sewn materials). If you’re paying for unique (whether in cash or your own time and energy), make sure the finished product is going to live up to that description, without falling into a category of style favored by the likes of someone as eccentric as Björk. Don’t forget to consider, also, that clash which harkens back to the 70’s and 80’s, when by some strange magic hostesses (as every glam-focused woman likes to call herself, especially when she has a particular skill for entertaining beloved friends) would attire themselves with a keen eye for detail, only to end up matching in an off-kilter way the living room furniture. That is not seasonally apt glamor; that is retro gone wrong.

In short, follow your fashion hunting instincts. You know what you love; you know what would suit both yourself and your home. Just go for it. After all, there is nothing more glamorous than a redesign and a personal makeover, seasonally prompted and financially accomplished in whatever manner you’re able – but always done with panache and assumed ease; a snow-covered, north-inspired froideur, if you will.

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November 9, 2017

Your Carolina Baby Gifts Image and Links

baby gifts on Your Carolina

Baby Gifts for Megan

Ronica.co

Bloom-baby.com

memories.Treering.com

Goosiegirl.com

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BCLSpa.com

 

 

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November 8, 2017

Under $200: Alex Hudgens’ CMA Awards Red Carpet Look

LOS ANGELES, CA – November 8, 2017 – Alex Hudgens was photographed wearing Boston Proper at 2017 CMA Awards this evening. The Access Hollywood correspondent sparkled on the red carpet in Mixed Sequin Split-Hem Jumpsuit ($169, www.bostonproper.com).

 

Photo Credit Backgrid

 

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November 8, 2017

Baby Gifts on Your Carolina with Jack & Megan presented by Enya Flack

pretty baby girl

Tomorrow, Thursday on Your Carolina with Jack and Megan, SC, It’s a Glam Thing, Enya Flack will present Baby Gift items. Megan is having a baby and we are celebrating with her!  She will love the items Enya will bring along from…

 

Ronica.co

Bloom-baby.com

Memories.Treering.com

Goosiegirl.com

&

BCLSpa.com

 

Tune in tomorrow and watch live. Find times and watch here: http://wspa.com/watch-live-video-and-dvr/

 

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November 7, 2017

For your makeup coverage The makeup Drop is a Must-Have

I use a makeup sponge from time to time. One thing that annoys me about it is that it’s difficult to clean. When I do wash it it always looks dingy. The sponge also absorbs quite a bit of make-up and that aggravates me too. What’s the solution to these issues?  The MakeupDrop.
The MakeupDrop is an accessory you won’t want to give up once you have tried it. The MakeupDrop is a silicone, Non-toxic, Paraben-Free and Cruelty-Free product. The MakeupDrop is anti-microbial so it will not harbor bacteria or promote mold growth. My favorite aspect of The MakeupDrop is that it’s so easy to use, and I use only 1/8 of the makeup I would use with a sponge. It’s so easy to clean !!. It looks brand new after each cleaning. The teardrop shape allows you to apply makeup in the narrowest places on your face.
Click on  The MakeupDrop and get yours today

It’s a Glam Thing’s Julia Nell features The Makeup Drop in her video “Acne Coverage Foundation Routine! below:

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November 7, 2017

COMBAT THE EFFECTS OF STRESS with Heliocare

Ease Your Mind and Improve Your Health with Five Simple Steps

Headache? Anxiety? Restlessness? All of these symptoms could be the result of stress on your body1.  Stress is our natural reaction to life experiences2, and many people react to it differently. While we are likely to experience some stress in our lifetime, large amounts have been known to cause serious health problems and even exacerbate existing health conditions3. While there is no magical formula to eliminate stress indefinitely, there are a few simple steps you can take to help manage its effect on your body and well-being:

  1. Reduce Free Radical Damage: Stress produces harmful free radicals that can have damaging internal effects on the body and on the outside, negatively impact skin’s appearance. Start each day with Heliocare® Daily Use Antioxidant Formula, a clinically proven, dermatologist-recommended for 20+ years, natural dietary supplement. It contains Fernblock® PLE Technology, a powerful antioxidant formula that promotes younger-looking, more resilient skin by helping to maintain the skin’s ability to protect against free radicals*.  The improved Heliocare® capsules are now vegan and free of gluten and artificial dyes.
  2. Exercise Frequently and Exercise Caution When Doing So: Exercising naturally produces chemicals in the brain known as “endorphins” that are proven to improve mood and reduce stress4. And while some people may find cardio to be stress-releasing, it’s important to know that during exercise, your metabolic rate rises which increases the delivery of oxygen to cells, ultimately increasing the production of free radicals5. Fortunately, you don’t have to forgo your fitness goals. You can help neutralize free radicals by introducing antioxidants into your daily routine and incorporating soothing forms of exercise like yoga and tai chi, which are great ways to help clear the mind1.
  3. Pamper Yourself: Booking a day at the spa for a manicure, pedicure, massage or facial will help put your mind to rest and relieve pent-up stress and tension in your body.
  4. Spend Quality Alone Time: Whether at the spa or simply at home, a healthy amount of alone time allows you to relax and become more connected with your mind and body. Try setting aside at least 30 minutes a day to do something you enjoy such as reading a book, listening to music or cooking your favorite meal.
  5. Visit with Family & Friends: And while alone time is crucial, be sure to surround yourself with loved ones when you have something heavy weighing on your mind, as it is one of the best ways to ease your worries1. Whether its advice or laughter you need, spending time with these people will help you to feel better.

Learning to manage stress may be a process of trial-and-error, but making these small, positive changes to your daily routine may give you the tools you need to ultimately lead a healthier, happier life!

Heliocare® Daily Use Antioxidant Formula retails for $29.99 (60 capsules) at Walgreens locations nationwide and $14.97 (30 capsules) at Walmart nationwide. For more information, please visit www.heliocare.com or www.ferndalehealthcare.com.

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1http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-symptoms/art-20050987

2http://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body

3http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/10-fixable-stress-related-health-problems#1

4https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/stress/physical-activity-reduces-st

5http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249911/

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

About Ferndale Healthcare®, Inc.:

Ferndale Healthcare®, Inc. is an affiliate of Ferndale Pharma Group Inc., a fully integrated holding company. Ferndale Healthcare® targets several key specialty markets which encompass disease states that range from benign anorectal disorders to various skin conditions. The company’s mission is to provide high-quality, value-added products that help patients get back to what matters most in their lives—living well. Many of Ferndale Healthcare’s products are leaders in their respective categories.

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November 7, 2017

look Stylish this Holiday Season with Bedhead Pajamas!

 

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