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September 12, 2019

Bluebird Botanicals Launches NEW Line of Hemp Topical Lotions

Industry-leading CBD brand, Bluebird Botanicals has just announced their new line of topical products. The line including three unique products, helps to tackle loving your skin in an easy specific approach custom to your needs.

Bluebird is the #1 mission-driven CBD company and as such, they work hard to care for our environment. Their CBD lotion packaging consists of ‘green’ bioplastic created from sustainably sourced sugarcane. This bioplastic is 100% recyclable, BPA-free and FDA compliant.

Hemp Essential CBD Lotion

  • A rich, restorative CBD lotion designed to balance and protect. Made with full-spectrum hemp extract, jojoba, carrot, and coconut oil. Vegan, non-GMO (paraben-free), and cruelty-free. Clinically tested and proven safe for skin.
  • Massage a dime-sized amount into dry, aged, or skin twice daily to restore and rejuvenate your skin’s appearance. For external use only. Use daily for best results. If irritation occurs, stop using immediately.
  • Pricing starts at $39.96

Hemp Sport CBD Lotion

  • A specially-formulated CBD cream for those with active lifestyles. Made with hemp extract, ginger, arnica, mint, jojoba, and coconut oil. Vegan, non-GMO, and cruelty-free. Clinically tested and proven safe for skin.
  • Massage a dime-sized amount into target areas twice daily or as needed to restore and rejuvenate your skin’s appearance. For external use only. Use daily for best results. If irritation occurs, stop using immediately.
  • Pricing starts at $39.96

Hemp Silk CBD Lotion

  • A gentle CBD topical cream to replenish dry, damaged skin. Made with full-spectrum hemp extract, essential oils, jojoba, and coconut oil. Vegan, non-GMO, and cruelty-free. Clinically tested and proven safe for skin.
  • Massage a dime-sized into dry, aged, or irritated skin twice daily or as needed to restore and rejuvenate your skin’s appearance. For external use only. Use daily for best results. If irritation occurs, stop using immediately.
  • Starting at $39.96

About Bluebird Botanicals

Founded in 2012, Bluebird Botanicals specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of hemp extract supplements, Cannabidiol (CBD), CBD vape oil, and more. The core mission of Bluebird Botanicals is to make a positive impact on humanity and the world, one day at a time. One of our main ways of going about this is to expand the accessibility of high-quality hemp products. With our industry-leading quality control system, customers are able to look up third party lab test results for every batch of product we make, and our strict sourcing and business practices embody our dedication to a sustainable and healthy global community. www.bluebirdbotanicals.com

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September 12, 2019

Life After IVF

“Sarah’s Story” is an inspirational narrative about self-discovery and transformation. It’s a powerful story of love, life and resilience that leads the reader from the innocence of naivety through the emotional turmoil of unexpected despair and then emerges out the other side as it skillfully illuminates human potential to triumph over adversity.

It depicts one woman’s journey before, during and most importantly after infertility by sensitively giving a heartfelt account of the reality and the emotional roller-coaster that is “IVF”, but it is much more than that. The story serves as a metaphor that shines a light of hope that will leave you feeling empowered by the ability we possess to bring ourselves back from the depths of despair as it provides a compelling insight into a person’s capacity to turn their life around finding hope, meaning and inspiration where none previously existed.

Sarah Johnston grew up in a large Catholic family in Bayside Melbourne during the 70’s and 80’s. Home life was constantly filled with siblings, cousins and extended family, and these were the days that forged Sarah’s beliefs and values. She too would one day be a wonderful mother, just like her own.

Life sometimes does not go as planned however and eventually Sarah is forced to face the unthinkable. The reader gets a front row seat as they accompany Sarah and Matt through the highs and lows of the Infertility experience gaining insight along the way as to the far reaching impact and implications of this issue on Family, friends and work colleagues alike as Sarah and Matt attempt to navigate the highly personal and often embarrassing moments along the way. Sarah soon finds herself faced with having to endure something that goes against her every instinct and the subsequent consequences from this experience see’s Sarah’s world disintegrate into something unrecognizable.

The reader then follows Sarah as she embarks on a sometimes painful, often raw experience of personal discovery and spiritual growth as she begins to understand that life has so much more to offer her and being a Mother is more than just genetics and giving birth. Families can be forged in the most unlikely of places.

This story will make you laugh, it will make you cry, but it is a must read for anyone who has been on, or supported someone on this journey.

Listen to an interview with Danielle Aitken on 3mFM Radio about Sarah’s Story

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September 12, 2019

Beauty Traveler Deluxe by Beauty & The Box

BEAUTY & THE BOX, a new beauty brand in cosmetics and storage is taking pop-up to a whole new level. First to market from this new company is The Beauty Traveler Deluxe, a dream come true for any globe-trotting makeup maven. The Beauty Traveler’s unique, innovative design includes 3 POP-UP cosmetic boxes that travel flat for convenience and pop-up intuitively at your destination. Each box is cleverly stair-stepped to hold mascaras, pencils, brushes, lipsticks.  The boxes fit securely into the sturdy, go-anywhere tray base, so makeup won’t wobble around or fall over. The Beauty Traveler frees you up, sets you up and gets you ready for makeup in an instant.

THE BEAUTY TRAVELER DELUXE: MSRP $85.00

Includes:

  • 3 POP-UP cosmetic boxes
  • Lift-out, go-anywhere tray with handles
  • Stand-alone, foldable mirror
  • See-through durable cosmetic pouch (can be purchased separately)
  • All in a stylish black soft mesh case with comfy carry handle and zipper closing lined in silky blue protective padding.

This amazing Pop-up cosmetic box will be included in the Hollywood Swag Bags honoring Emmy Weekend. We are sure the nominees and talent are going to love this!

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September 9, 2019

Hat Lovers Visit “Tenth Street” For Stylish Hats For Men and Woman

How do you like your hats? Fedoras, derby, panama, newsboy.

As a true hat lover, I love them all. Here in the office, we have a hat from the collection of the late Hedda Harper, Hollywood actress and gossip columnist (1885 – 1966 ). It was given to me by a dear friend who received it  after Hedda’s passing.

Harper reportedly bought over 150 hats a year.  They were usually large and flamboyant and hats became her trademark. Harper once said, “I can wear a hat or take it off, but either way it’s a conversation piece.”

Hats can be conversation pieces as  Harper said. Consider Kentucky Derby hats, High Fashion hats and  Prop hats.  We enjoy wearing our hats as perfect warm or cold weather accessories, paired with a simple t-shirt or shorts, as statement pieces at formal events, to hide hair that is unkempt, to shade from the sun or for full on glamour.

Cloches are essential for glamour! See the Tenth Street Grace, designed by Scala Cloche below. We love it in Berry!

Grace by Scala

A raffia straw wide brimmed hat looks amazing on the beach. Like this Amelia designed by Scala.

Amelia by Scala

Dress up any look with the  Scala designed Vienna Wool Felt Fedora in burgundy, black or blue.

Vienna Fedora

Hair not cooperating? Long travel day? You will instantly go from looking like a hot mess to someone with outstanding style wearing the crush-able and portable  round crown  Brooklyn Amiens .

The Brooklyn Amiens hat

And let’s not forget our guys. For him we love the The Peyton designed by Stetson. In brown or black or both!

Stetson hat

Here are a couple of our other Tenth Street Hats Faves…

 

For Him: The Dreghorn by Stetson Leather Safari Hat

dreghorn by stetson

For Her: The Scala designed Boucle Knit Pavia Fisherman.

Fisherman hat

For Her: The Ladies Secret designed by Kentucky Derby. Love! Love! Love!

Kentucky Derby hat

Check out the Tenth Street Hat Terms Glossary HERE

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September 9, 2019

We Love Beauty Kitchen, plant-based beauty with simple ingredients

Beauty Kitchen, is the all-natural, pampering at-home spa and skincare line for the modern day glam lover.
 
Beauty Kitchen is a plant-based line with simple ingredients free of chemicals, sulfates and harsh parabens.  The popular product line has been gifted at prominent award show events including The Golden Globes, Emmys, Oscars and Grammys.  Celebrity fans of the brand include:  Christina Milian, Vanessa Simmons, Dascha Polanco and Viola Davis.   
 
With October being LGBTQ History Month (also Oct. 11 – National Coming Out Day and Oct. 20 LGBTQ Spirit Day), Beauty Kitchen created a cool new product that stands for equality, acceptance and pride – with a portion of profits being donated to the LGBT Center in Los Angeles, a popular national non-profit which provides crisis and suicide prevention for the LGBTQ community.
Rainbow Pride Collagen Eye Gels ($24)  – launching Tuesday, Oct 1
Featuring a set of six collagen eye gels, each in a vibrant hue of pink, orange, yellow, green blue and purple.  All the colors of the rainbow jam-packed into one collection.

Gel Eye Collection Beauty Kitchen

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In just ten to twenty minutes, Collagen All-Natural Eye Gel Masks, cooling trans-dermal gel patches, infuse the eye area with age reducing properties and concentrated doses of firming natural ingredients to de-puff, tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while penetrating into deep layers of the skin.

This amazing set includes Aloe & Rose Collagen Eye Gels, Vitamin C Collagen Eye Gels, Gold Collagen Eye Gels, Green Tea Infused Eye Gels, Golden Ocean Collagen Eye Gels, and White Tea Collagen Eye Gels.

Each package is one time use. Unseal the package, apply each gel under the contours of your eyes. Go from puffy to perfection in ten minutes. Can be worn until eye masks are completely dry for a longer, more intense treatment.

We also suggest mixing and matching colors under each eye for a fun look!

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September 9, 2019

Latest fragrance from Goutal Paris, a perfect addition to a fall vanity.

Goutal Paris Etoile D’Une Nuit

 

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The latest fragrance in Goutal Paris Night Bird Collection, Etoile D’Une Nuit, gives you a beautiful contrasting experience of comfort and confidence. It is an enveloping, reassuring and powdery scent. The fragrance captures the delicate smell of powder in all its depth, richness, comfort and velvetiness, yet it is still sensual and attractive.

Notes include: Iris, rose and raspberry. Lovely, just lovely!

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September 7, 2019

Why You Needn’t Fret About Gaining The ‘Perfect Summer Body’

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When summer comes around, as it is for many in the Southern Hemisphere, it can be a scary prospect for some. Sure, the weather is getting even warmer, the social calendar is getting filled and more full by the day, and we have our vacation booked. But one little niggle can keep talking in the back of our minds, trying to get us to lose some of the confidence we have worked so hard to build.

The summer bod.

Many of us chastise ourselves for not having the most perfect summer bod, even if we are by all counts at the right weight for our height. We should be grateful for the health that we do have. However, it is important to know that you needn’t fret about gaining the perfect summer body these days, and why doing so can actually lead you away from enjoying healthy exercise and dietary habits.

Like anything, if you obsess over it, you’re likely going to ruin it. Thankfully, the following advice should restore your self confidence and take away that one compulsion that might be ruining your chance of enjoying the summer:

Bathing Suit Options Have Never Been Better

When we think of bathing suits and swimwear, we can often worry about the tiny bikini we might want to fit in, or how our bodies might look (especially after having children). But there’s no reason to feel ashamed of yourself. There are a range of stylish bathing suits for a broad variety of different fits, provided you opt for the best retailer. This can help you find something that helps you feel just as confident as you were hoping to, as well as complimenting your body size and shape. Think about it, we wouldn’t worry overlong about slimming down to fit in the smallest size of our formal office wear, so why should the beach make us so neurotic when excellent designers are out there crafting something that will fit us perfectly?

Worrying Stops You From Having Fun

Even if you do look perfect, what then? Are you going to sit around hoping someone notices how perfect you look and comes to tell you that? Surely that’s not the kind of attention you want, as it can only distract you from the fun of the holiday at large, sitting on the beach with your friends and family, paying volleyball, paddling in the ocean, sunbathing or enjoying the water park. Looking perfect has very little practical use, and in no way dictates your fun on vacation.

It’s Better To Be Yourself To Conform

Provided you are happy to be yourself, you needn’t be perfect to feel you are worth it. If you get exercise, eat healthily and are smart about taking care of yourself, you are healthy. This means that you are your best self, and conforming to another false idea of perfect can make you completely ignore this fact. So, deciding not to fret can help you feel much better in yourself in the long run. To us, that’s a winning outcome.

With these tips, you’re certain to stop fretting about gaining the perfect summer body.

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September 6, 2019

Skin Actives Takes Us to the Pumpkin Patch

Skin Actives has two pumpkin skincare products to get you in the mood for Fall. They are their
Pumpkin Spice Exfoliating Mask ($18.99) and Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliant Peel ($12.99).

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Skin Actives Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliant gently removes dead skin cells while hydrating even the most sensitive skin. Made with pure fermented pumpkin fruit, this exfoliant is your answer to a spa experience at home. Helping skin achieve an even, soft texture, it will give your skin the ultimate refresh it deserves so that you are Instagram and camera ready.

For best results, apply a thin layer of product to clean, dry skin. Leave on for 3-10 minutes and wash off . It’s gentle and suitable for all skin types.

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Skin Actives’ special seasonal Pumpkin Spice Mask is subtly infused with the scent of pumpkin, this mask allows you to relax and rejuvenate in full Fall style. The power of enzymes and crystals team up to doubly exfoliate dry, uneven skin while tumeric and oats gently soothe and hydrate. With this must-have Fall product, you will be on your way to a clear, radiant complexion.

To achieve the best results, use once a week after cleansing and leave mask on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water while scrubbing off the product gently in a circular motion.

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Made in the USA

No Animal Testing

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September 6, 2019

Ancient Ayurvedic traditions make skin look energized & radiant

Elina Organics Diamond Elixir

Ancient Ayurvedic traditions prized diamonds for making the skin look energized & radiant. Celebrity esthetician Elina Fedotova bottled this precious stone creating her 100% organic Diamond Elixir: a serum that brightens & firms with bio-energetic imprints of diamond & gold.

100% transdermal, organic, fresh, hand-made, and cruelty free, Elina Organics Diamond Elixir brightens & firms your skin with bio-energetic imprints of diamond and gold. This light and silky formula helps to cool your complexion, minimize sun damage, and reduce redness. This is all done while it lifts and hydrates with Copper Tripeptides and Vegan Hyaluronic Acid.

“Since the product is bio-energized, it allows maximum absorption of its healthy ingredients into the skin,” explains creator, chemist and celebrity esthetician Elina Fedotova, “This gives an extra dimension to the existing healing properties of the Elixir and creates instant lifting, toning, and smoothing. This is done without chemicals or artificial ingredients.”

Pricing: .05oz – $48 and 2oz – $80 from https://elinaorganicsskincare.com/diamond-elixir/

Always free of Artificial Fragrances, Synthetic Chemicals, Toxic Preservatives, Artificial Dyes, Parabens, Gluten, Dairy, and Soy.

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September 6, 2019

Find relief from a long day on your feet

Have you had a long day on your feet in the gym or around town? High heels got you down? Bone stress from running? Find the relief your body craves with CBDistillery™’s CBDol Topical Salve. This easily applied full spectrum CBD salve is made with you in mind. Tuck it in your gym bag or throw it in your purse to have the power of CBD at your fingertips anytime you need it.

CBDistillery™’s line of CBD topicals are specially formulated to provide localized relief and help your body recover from whatever may be straining it. Made with high quality hemp-derived CBD, CBDistillery™ topical products are worth a try.

CBDol Topical – CBD Salve

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