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February 5, 2021

Lila Nikole Collection Teams Up with the Super Bowl LV Half-Time Show

MIAMI’S FAVORITE SWIMWEAR BRAND OWNER “LILA NIKOLE” BECOMES THE LEADING COSTUME DESIGNER FOR THE SUPER BOWL LV HALF TIME SHOW!

WHEN: February 7th, 2021

WHERE:  Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

WEBSITE: Super Bowl LV 2021 

Showcasing her fusion of Latin heritage, blended with bold patterns, and colorful influences that scream Miami!

MIAMI, FL – January 28, 2021 — It’s hard to imagine the Super Bowl without the insane costumes its halftime show performers have worn. For the first time ever, a Latina designer has been chosen to be the lead costume designer for Super Bowl LV Half Time Show, 2021 for the Weeknd’s sensational performance. Born in 2009, her collection, Lila Nikole has become one of the fashion industry’s leading swimwear designers and has flourished into a powerhouse brand recognized nationally.

For this year’s Super Bowl, Lila was appointed costume designer by Jesse Collins, whom she’s been working with since 2007. Emmy-Nominated Grammy Show producer, Collins was named Executive Producer of the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, and also manages his full service television and film production company, Jesse Collins Entertainment. 

Over the years, Super Bowl halftime performers have worn some pretty memorable outfits. This year, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter The Weeknd will be performing on stage in Tampa Bay on February 7, as the NFL has chosen the R&B and pop star to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Not only is Lila Nikole thrilled to be involved in one of the most highly-anticipated sports events, but she is also immensely grateful to be able to showcase her impeccable, creative, and fresh designs on the big screen. Lila Nikole will be styling over 100 dancers for the big game performance, each outfit is unique and dramatic to fit the theme. She will also be filming a documentary with Showtime, Pepsi and the NFL. With COVID-19 top of mind, the designer and stylist has had to adhere to unconventional guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety.

Thanks to Lila’s creative team and visionary, she has also been able to collaborate with 10 NFL teams and 2 NBA teams to provide swimwear for the cheerleader’s swimsuit calendar, including custom design suits for the kick-off of the NFL season event and HBO’s Hard Knocks: Miami Dolphins. Throughout the years, Lila has been a costume designer for celebrities and award shows, designing for the NAACP Image Award Winning Show Black Girls Rock back in 2019, as well as for Soul Train, BET Awards, HBO Hard Knocks, and many more. Her work has been paired with a great number of celebrities from Will Smith, Kim Kardashian, Jenny McCarthy, Keyshia Cole, Serena Williams, Chrissy Tiegen, Sara Underwood, Gigi Hadid, Amrezy, which resulted in her becoming labeled as the celebrity’s favorite swimwear designer.

“I am a die-hard football fan and the Super Bowl is my dream job. I’ve worked my whole career to get to this stage,” said Nikole. Super Bowl halftime performances are typically about 13 minutes long. Viewers can always expect a spectacle, usually filled with fireworks and a whole lot of glitter! With less than 10 days away from the big day, Lila is preparing herself and the team to deliver an exceptional and dramatic halftime show along with her unique, fresh, and funky designs that will be sure to leave a lasting impression.

        

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February 5, 2021

How to Overcome Your Mask Acne Battle

Look amazing and feel fab as ever with Mantra Mask‘s new CBD infused Maskne kit! A Cure and one stop shop for the dreaded “Maskne” We’ve all Been Battling with.

Now, keep maskne and stress breakouts at bay with two targeted, easy-to-use sheet masks specifically designed to cleanse, purify, and nourish all skin types in just 30 minutes or less.

Our New Maskne Kit is available now!

  • 2 CBD Blemish Masks – purifies skin while reducing the appearance of pores with a potent blend of anti-bacterial Tea Tree oil, sugar cane, and citrus extract. Nourishing Lavender and 30mg of broad-spectrum, anti-inflammatory hemp CBD combine with soothing Aloe and Calendula to calm skin, reducing irritation and visible redness.
  • 1 CBD Pore Refining Mask – features 30mg of broad-spectrum hemp CBD, plus natural herbal extracts – including Green, White, and Black Tea – to naturally cleanse and clarify pores. Red Clover and Pomegranate extracts, Colloidal oatmeal, and COQ10 work in harmony with Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin C to repair environmental damage.
  • CBD Charcoal Cleanser 2 oz. – helps say ‘goodbye’ to redness and blemishes. Designed to soothe skin and combat damage from sun exposure and toxins.   This wash will tone and balance the health of your skin.  Contains DMAE, Vitamin C, Green and white tea.
  • CBD Collagen Protective Spray – NEW! – Can be sprayed directly on your skin as many times a day as needed.   Kills harmful bacteria with Nanosilver; Repairs and rejuvenates skin with Bakuchiol, Organic Sulfer, turmeric and Beta Glucan; Moisturizes & Relieves dry, flaky skin with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins B3 & B5, Aloe and Amino Acids.
  • Cute reusable biodegradable bag – PERFECT for gift ready

With a Mantra for every product, Mantra Mask gives skin what it needs to stay clear, glowing, and gorgeous with the all-natural products.

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February 3, 2021

The Best Bath Bombs for 2021

Eczema Honey Oatmeal Bath Bomb

Whether you’re looking to energize and rejuvenate or simply soothe the day away, Eczema Honey Oatmeal Bath Bomb is an easy way to get these bath benefits in one drop. These are about twice as large compared to normal bath bombs for long lasting benefits. Pure Food-Grade Sodium Bicarbonate and Citric Acid creates a protective barrier and lightly exfoliates the skin. Cocoa Butter Provides deep moisture that reconditions soft skin as it delights with a rich, warm vanilla and chocolate scent. Colloidal Oatmeal is infused for gentle comfort. Witch Hazel Deep cleansing while restoring suppleness. Essential Oils Perfect combination of oat extract, oatmeal milk, honey oil, and Polysorbate 80 (a vegetable-sourced emulsifier).     Price: $8.95

 

Donut Bath Bombs from Country Bathhouse

NEW from Country Bathhouse, the spring collection of bath bombs are made with the same non-staining organic coloring and all hypoallergenic ingredients as their Bubble Rubbles, but with more fizz and fewer bubbles. Fruit Loops smells like fruit cereal with a distinct note of citrus. Fades to a cotton candy finish. Place gently into warm bath water to create the best bath time experience.  Price: $10.00

 

Rainwood Butter Bomb by SoapCreek Company

Induce yourself to a spa-like relaxation with every soak using the Rainwood Butter Bomb by SoapCreek Company.  Taking a bath has clinically proven health benefits such as breathing easier, reducing the levels of stress and anxiety in the body, and improving your mood.  Adding bath bombs, oils, or salts to your bath exposure is a great way to ensure hydration of the body in all aspects, even moisturize your skin and hair.  Price: $9.99

 

Bleu Lavande Lavender- Eucalyptus Effervescent Bath Bomb 

Create a spa like experience at home with Bleu Lavande Lavender-Eucalyptus Effervescent Bath Bombs. Enriched with true lavender, eucalyptus and cananga essential oils these sparkly bath bombs are perfect for all ages and contain 100% natural ingredients. All Bleu Lavande products have natural origin ingredients, contain no sulfates, parabens, artificial fragrances or dyes, and are certified cruelty-free. Based out of Quebec, Canada, their commitment to wellness, purity, and authenticity sets them apart from other brands. With the Bleu Lavande collection you’re guaranteed a pure, high quality lavender essential oil in each of their products.  Price: $4

 

My Mommy Wisdom –  Congestion Bombs

My Mommy Wisdom has self-care products for both Mommy and their littles, curating healing products that are safe for newborns and pregnant women by using just 2-5 all natural ingredients. Their Congestion Bombs come in handy when your little one is feeling a little icky. The Bombs help with stuffy noses, congestion, relaxation and sore muscles. Bonus! They’re good for Mama, too! Price: $20 for 3

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February 3, 2021

Valentine’s Day Gifts Inspired By Fairy Tales – Disney-Themed Jewelry

When it comes to Valentine’s Day shopping for your loved ones, are all things Disney at the top of their short lists?
If so, JTV, the premier online destination for all of your jewelry needs, has you covered! JTV’s Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry Collection features gorgeous necklaces, earrings and rings from some of Disney’s favorite heroines, like Mulan, Belle, and Snow White, that will sweep your S.O. off their feet!
The collection captures the magic, happiness and romance of legendary Disney fairy tales for all ages and loved by millions. The captivating collection of diamond, gold and gemstone jewelry brings the enchantment of Disney stories to life and makes your loved one’s dreams come true this Valentine’s Day.
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February 3, 2021

Influencer Grace Chow Launches Code Mint, Blue Beauty Cosmetics Line

After many successful collaborations with Charlotte Tilbury, Urban Decay, Givenchy and Olay, Grace Chow, one of the original influencers in China, thought it was time to launch her very own brand. Code Mint is a newly launched Blue Beauty Brand with products that are clean and cruelty-free. The collection includes lipsticks, an eyeshadow palette, 2 blush colors and 2 highlighters ranging from $15-$20.
Code Mint promotes a 666 philosophy that emphasizes the elimination of 66 toxic and hazardous ingredients and the addition of 6 nutrients that have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. The mission at Code Mint is to constantly push the standard of clean beauty by removing commonly used hazardous ingredients in color cosmetics. One of the 66 absent ingredients is oxybenzone that has proven to be harmful to coral reefs.
A large part of the collection includes lipsticks in a range of colors. The Satin Lipstick has a creamy moisturizing texture that hydrates lips. The Matte Lipstick’s are lightweight but glides on smooth, streak-free and smudge-proof, in addition to having high pigmented color with a no-shine misty matte finish. Code Mint’s 9-Color Eyeshadow Palette includes grounded matte texture in ultra-nude shades, marbleized cream as well as shimmers and heavy-glitter metallic. The powder blush is creamy yet lightweight and blends easily on the cheek. Lastly, the mixed-duo jelly highlighter also blends easily with pore minimizing effects and smooth shimmers for a soft daytime look or dramatic night look.
The brand was created for free thinkers, modern movers, environment lovers and everyone in between while combining two contrasting worlds – urban and chic. Code Mint believes that beauty lies in feeling free to be anything and everything. Everyone has a unique code.
Code Mint is now available at TMall and will launch in the US later this year.
About Grace Chow
Grace is an entrepreneur, fashion designer and the most popular influencer in China. Born in Beijing and educated in London, Grace traveled extensively since her young age. Her unique and acute sense of fashion spans from haute couture to streetwear, attracting millions of followers on social media and gaining much media attention. Grace has since delivered numerous fruitful collaborations with established fashion brands. In addition to being one of the first brand ambassador’s of BY FAR.
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February 3, 2021

Restore Your Dry Skin with Black Owned Beauty Brand Glam Body Dry Skin Buster Coconut Scrub

Now that the new year is in full swing and Black History Month is here, lets tackle tour resolutions and SKIN CARE GOALS.

Glam Body, LLC, owned by former Destiny’s Child Publicist,  Danika Berry, is a recently divorced single mama of three, who from her own trials with eczema due to stress from her divorce – and with a lot of research, developed coffee scrubs that women who apply to their skin would want to know about it. One of our missions is to empower women to find confidence in their own skin. Maintaining a self-care sanctuary is so important for our mental and physical health.   Glam Body balances out melanin production and hydrates your skin.

GLAM BODY COFFEE SCRUBS $17.95

Hey Best Friend! Meet our Coffee Scrubs; Let’s do away with dry patchy skin and dark spots. A delicious smelling skin treat to give you flawless, soft and smooth skin every day. At the end of a sweaty day, all you should want to do is slough your skin with a moisturizing scrub before slipping into cozy loungewear and setting in for the night. Glam Body feels spa level luxurious! Filled with Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants, it will take your skin from Dry to Fly. Scrub 2-3 times per week for glowing, radiant skin!

What’s Inside? It’s made with a blend of key skin loving ingredients such as Arabica Coffee, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Sugar, and Vitamin E to Scrub away dry skin, Moisturize, Cleanse, Tone, Tighten and Brighten Skin – all done in a 5-10-minute shower.

Benefits? Helps to even skin tone, diminish Dark Spots (hyper-pigmentation), Eczema, Psoriasis, Cellulite, Stretch Marks, Acne and Scarring.

 

 

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February 3, 2021

Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gifts including NEW Sally Hansen, Jennifer Lopez Promise and Sara Happ

Sara Happ Luxe Trio; Ulta.com and Amazon.com; $40
This Luxe Lip Trio gives you luxurious smooth, glossy lips anytime, anywhere! Easy to apply and travel-friendly, this trio is a sweet soirée for your lips.
  • The Lip Scrub – Confetti Cake: Scrub away dry lips with our Confetti Cake Lip Scrub, a celebration in a tube! Eliminates dry, flaky skin, leaving lips soft and supple.
  • The Lip Slip® One Luxe Gloss: Easy to apply and travel-friendly, this luxurious lip gloss has all of the nourishing results of our #1 bestselling Lip Slip® Balm and will leave your lips with a subtle shimmer and a high-shine finish.
  • The Lip Slip® Whipped Vanilla Gloss: Easy to apply and travel-friendly, this luxurious lip gloss has all of the nourishing results of our #1 bestselling Lip Slip® Balm plus the delicious flavor of warm vanilla and will leave your lips with a subtle shimmer and a high-shine finish.

Promise by Jennifer Lopez; Ulta.com
Consider it the ultimate woody floral fragrance that makes a statement without ever coming on too strong. Promise opens with fresh and captivating top notes of Italian tangerine, luscious pink berries and nashi pear. The heart slowly unfolds to reveal a delicate floral bouquet of orris, jasmine sambac and dewy honeysuckle. The sumptuous scent concludes with a quietly powerful base of woody notes merged beautifully with crystallized amber.
1.0 oz Eau de Parfum Spray    $45.00, 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray    $55.00, 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray    $65.00  
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel x Godiva Collection; Drugstores nationwide; $9.99 each

The ultimate candy-crush collaboration, the new Sally Hansen Miracle Gel™ x GODIVA Valentine’s Day Collection pairs two iconic brands in a sweetheart setup. Six of the most loved-up, Valentine’s Day-worthy Miracle Gel™ shades – think pearls, pinks, reds – have been adorned with graphics and hearts from GODIVA’s delicious Goldmark packaging, a decadent and accessible chocolate collection, making them oh-so-gifty. Seriously, what could be sweeter than GODIVA chocolate candy-themed Miracle Gel™ formula with topcoat?

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February 2, 2021

wakse’s New Liquid Lilac Hard Wax Beans

 

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Instagram’s favorite innovative at-home waxing brand wakse has launched its newest addition of wax beans, Lilac Liquid. With a pleasing garden scent, this new effortless hair removal solution is guaranteed to give you a quality at-home waxing treatment from head-to-toe.

  • Microwavable and strip-less
  • Easy to use
  • Safe for face & body
  • 100% Vegan, Cruelty-Free
  • Formulated with calming essential oils, chamomile and aloe to soothe and nourish the skin without irritation

We love this so much, we want to leave it on!

Find it online at wakse.com and nationwide at Ulta Beauty stores starting on March 1.

Instagram #wakse

 

 

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February 2, 2021

What To Consider When Buying Cowhide Rugs

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Cowhide rugs can be part of elegant interior designs and concepts. You may have gotten a peek at it in many celebrities’ home tours. It is so much revered as it has the elegance to elevate the room’s whole set up just by itself.

There are many ways you can use cowhide rugs to decorate your interiors. From dining rooms to offices, you can style the cowhide rugs available at Leffler  in different ways, as they come in unique styles, patterns and colors.

But before you buy cowhide rugs, here are a few factors you should keep in mind:

Selecting a Good-Quality Cowhide Rug

Before you buy a rug, you have to check its quality. You can find out how good its quality is in three ways. The first is a bunch test; bunch up the rug with your hand and check whether the wrinkles you make disappear soon. If it remains wrinkled even after you let go, it means it is made of low-quality materials.

The authentic ones like the cowhide rugs available at Leffler will stay in good shape without crinkles or tears for years. 

You can also take a sniff of the rug to check if it smells of chemicals or other synthetic materials. Check under the rug to examine the condition of the leather. If there are any holes or if the rug curls up at the edges, you better say no.

Go For the Right Style

Cowhide rugs come in an assortment of styles. The most sought-after style is the traditional Brazilian cowhides. It is the best choice if you want to style your room with a typical rug concept. 

If you have a unique idea, you can go for patchworks, color dyed, metallic and animal print cowhides. You can find such exciting styles of cowhide rugs available at Leffler.

The Shape of The Cowhide Rug

The shape is another important factor you should consider before buying cowhide rugs. The traditional cowhide rugs come in unique shapes. You can see minute differences in every other rug.

Each rug has its own shape and is unique. According to your house’s set up, you can choose rugs in shapes that will complement the space. If you are thinking of getting a standard shaped rug, you can either choose circular ones or patchwork rugs to match your room.

The Rug’s Color

Choosing the right color can make or break the look of your house. Along with style and shape, the rug’s color adds that touch of elegance to the space. Pick the right color based on the style and overall design of the room. 

Solid colors like black, white, gray or brown will be easy to place at any part of your room. It will add a sense of texture and shape to the space without stealing the limelight. But if there is a contrast with the surrounding colors, you can move on to varied colors to minimize the harsh impact.

Size of the Rug

The Brazilian cowhide rugs come in three size variations. The medium size will weigh 8 pounds and measure 6’ x 6’. Large cowhide rug measures 7’x6′, and the extra-large size weighs 12 pounds and measures 8’x7′. 

If you need an even larger cowhide rug, you can pick patchwork rugs that measure 10’x8′ size. 

Before you buy the rug, measure the whole room. Also, measure the space where you are planning to place the rug. Make a mark around the space, so that you will get a fair idea of how big or small the rug will look in your room.  

In a way, rugs can make the space look complete. It can change the look of your rooms and cover the floors to make you feel comfortable while walking. Cowhide rugs are in demand nowadays, so keep these tips in mind and find high-quality rugs for the right prices.

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