Archives for March 2023

On March 21st, honor the annual National Fragrance Day with TOCCA (affiliate friendly) and its timeless beauty and old-world European charm.  The goal of this “holiday” is to drive awareness, excitement, and education around the fragrance category for consumers, unite the fragrance community, and kick-off the Spring season.

For many people, their scent is an important part of who they are, and that’s why they spend hours upon hours choosing the right perfume or cologne and then years wearing it every single day.  Indulge yourself and choose from these six TOCCA core scents:

• Florence: Classic floral with sophisticated notes of bright Bergamot, lush Pear, delicate Gardenia
• Cleopatra: Warm floral with seductive notes of brilliant Grapefruit, enchanting Jasmine, and an embrace of Vanilla Musk
• Stella: Fresh floral with flirtatious notes of lavish Italian Blood Orange, sweet Freesia, spicy Lily
• Giulietta: Fresh floral with feminine notes of fresh Green Apple, delicate Pink Tulips, sweet Vanilla Orchid
• Simone: Fresh floral with optimistic notes of refreshing Watermelon, Ylang Ylang, tropical Frangipani
• Colette: Warm floral with sensual notes of Bergamot, warm Sandalwood, spicy Pink Peppercorn

Take the quiz to find out which fragrance best describes you! Quiz – TOCCA

About TOCCA

From St. Lucia to Rome, a group of friends with a love for travel, vintage Italian apothecaries, architecture and design started TOCCA in 1994.  Named for the Italian word for “touch” after the intricate embroideries and textures that launched the brand, TOCCA celebrates the art of indulgence.

TOCCA is now a globally sought-after fragrance house known for its commitment to the art of perfumery. Tocca perfumers carefully curate ingredients to evoke a world of contemporary sophistication & modern femininity. Each fragrance reflects the spirit of a TOCCA muse or iconic place. Bath & body products are formulated with natural extracts, vitamins and oils, to deliver nourishing, touchable fragrance ritual experiences.

We share a genuine appreciation for timeless beauty and are inspired by old-world romance and charm.  Each of TOCCA’s covetable fine fragrances and indulgent home & body products are created with the same intent…  to invite you to take time to indulge and remember to Love Yourself.

Available for $80-132 online at TOCCA.com, Bluemercury, you can find TOCCA at fine retailers worldwide including Sephora, Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Liberty of London.

Grammy-nominated rapper and actress Da Brat collaborated with her wife and natural hair care mogul Jesseca “Judy” Dupart to create the KALEIDOSCOPE X DA BRAT Styling Collection, offering six innovative products designed to maintain the health of hair and scalp while achieving maximum style benefits. The collection features ingredients such as coconut oil, ginger, and Manuka honey that soothe and nourish the scalp while promoting hair growth.

The KALEIDOSCOPE X DA BRAT Styling Collection has already taken the beauty industry by storm, selling out within an astonishing six minutes of its online release.

“We are passionate about bringing our innovative and effective products to everyone who loves protective styles and desires healthy hair. This collection is not just a hair product line, but a representation of our shared commitment to the protective styling community,” said Da Brat.

The KALEIDOSCOPE X DA BRAT Styling Collection includes six amazing products, each with a unique set of benefits that are perfect for use on braids, twists, wigs, weaves, locs, and ponytails.

The products are available for individual purchase (15.99 each) or as part of bundle deals.

• The Platinum Shine Spray- Imparts a silky luminous shine, conditions hair and scalp, eliminates frizz, and controls flyaway strands.
• The Unrestricted Braid & Loc Butter – Imparts the perfect balance of moisture to hair and scalp, nourishes and soothes the scalp.
• The Whatchu’Like Apple Cider Vinegar Cleansing Rinse – Deeply cleanses without stripping, reduces friction, reduces time to detangle, soothes, moisturizes and refreshes the scalp.
• The Yo Fav Wrapper Mousse – Is great for finishing braids, twists, and other protective styles. It can also be used as a wrap or setting foam.
• The So So Slick Braid & Grip Gel – Helps hold braids and twists for longer protective styles and clean parts. It adds healthy-looking shine, smooths edges and ponytails.
• The Funkdafied Soothing Braid & Scalp Spray – Instantly nourishes hair and scalp, helps strengthen and soften hair, relieves tension, boosts shine, and revitalizes dry, dull hair.

“The KALEIDOSCOPE X DA BRAT Styling Collection is not just a hair product line, but a movement. It’s for all of us who are passionate about our protective styles and care deeply about the health of our hair and scalp. We’re thrilled to bring these innovative products to our customers, offering maximum benefits that will change the game for the protective styling community,” said Jesseca “Judy” Dupart, founder of Kaleidoscope Hair Products.

To get your hands on this innovative collection, visit https://iluvcolors.com or head to select Walmart, CVS, Sally Beauty and Meijer stores.

About Kaleidoscope Hair Products
Kaleidoscope Hair Products, created by former hairstylist Jesseca Harris-Dupart, offers the perfect restorative system to keep hair healthy and beautiful from start to finish. In 2014, Jesseca designed the line to address the hair loss her salon clients were experiencing after trying to do their own weaves and color at home. She launched the brand initially with four products via a series of viral social campaigns that quickly turned her passion project into a beauty sensation and a multi-million-dollar business. Today, Kaleidoscope Hair Products is one of the fastest growing brands in the haircare industry with major retail partners including Wal-Mart, Target, CVS, Sally Beauty and more.

LA-based brand ETICA, known for its socially and environmentally-conscious denim is excited to announce they’re now available on Revolve.com offering 24 styles from their Spring 2023 collection.

This collection offers new and unique hues for a seamless transition from winter to spring. Using non-toxic natural tints, this unique low-impact wash incorporates a bright pink natural dye on a light, low-dip denim. This new wash, Sunset Cliff, is available in the Altin Loose Fit Crop (which is Gigi Hadid’s favorite style), the Haven Relaxed Short and  Lennox Jacket.

One of the best-selling styles from the collection, the Anya Modern Flare in River Cliff is sustainably crafted from GOTS-certified Organic Cotton and their plastic-free stretch fiber is made from recycled materials. The Zeta Carpenter Jumpsuit and the Tyler Straight leg in Vintage White, are sustainably created without bleach and zero harmful chemicals, making them popular amongst influencers. The Harrison Carpenter in Lotus is the perfect utilitarian style of denim with a soft brushed feel and made from a super luxe recycled cotton material, widely known as the most sustainable cotton fiber.

The Spring 2023 collection ranges in price from $104- $216 including denim, tops and jackets. Available for purchase on REVOLVE.com.

Fostering children can be an incredible opportunity to make a huge, positive difference in a child’s life. It may be challenging at times, just like raising any child, but it is overall a very rewarding experience that can have a lasting impact on both you and them. Keep reading to explore the impact of fostering children and the various ways in which it can change lives. 

Providing a Safe and Loving Home

One of the most significant benefits of working with agencies such as fcascotland.co.uk to foster a child is that it gives you the opportunity to provide a safe, loving home for a child – sometimes for the first time. Children in foster care may have been through a lot in their short lives, and many have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, and other difficult situations. As a foster carer, you can offer a stable, caring environment where the child can feel supported and safe. This is especially important for children who have been through traumatic experiences, as they need that sense of safety and stability to help them heal and move forward with their lives. 

Improve Mental Health

Fostering can help improve the mental health and wellbeing of the child by offering a sense of connection and belonging that may have been missing from their life beforehand. Children who are in the foster care system often experience feelings of isolation and disconnection, and many struggle with forming healthy attachments. By becoming a foster carer, you can provide a caring, supportive environment that acts as a foundation for healing for the child. The sense of belonging, family and connection they get from living with a loving and stable foster family can have a profound impact on them and their mental wellbeing now and for the rest of their lives. 

Build Self-Esteem and Resilience

Fostering can help children build better self-esteem and resilience, especially if they come from difficult backgrounds or have experienced traumatic circumstances. Foster children may have gone through a lot of traumatic experiences including rejection, loss, and abuse, which can have a seriously negative effect on their confidence and self-esteem. Fostering gives you the chance to offer these kids the opportunity to build their self-confidence and self-esteem in a supportive environment. With the right foster home, kids can develop a more positive self-image and become more confident in themselves and their abilities. 

Support Growth and Development

Being in a supportive and loving foster home can also have a positive impact on the child’s growth and development. Children in foster care will often experience gaps in their education, and many struggle with emotions due to past trauma. By providing the nurturing environment that they need, you can help a foster child catch up on their education and overcome past trauma while developing new skills. You can provide them with a strong foundation to help them develop into a well-adjusted, well-rounded individual. 

If you are considering doing something meaningful with your life, becoming a foster carer might be for you. In this role, you’ll play a hugely important part in a child’s life, providing them with the environment they need to thrive, grow, and overcome. 

The iconic and innovative crossbody iPhone accessory brand, Bandolier, continues their reign over the industry with the launch of their luxe, leather handbag collection. The highly anticipated collection of Bandolier Bags features The Carryall Tote, The Bandolier Crossbody Bag, The Drawstring Backpack, The Zippered Wristlet Clutch, and The Mini Zipper Pouches in the brand’s classic black and greige colorways. Inspired by chic functionality, Bandolier’s latest innovation exudes sophisticated style, quality, and femininity while coupling intelligent utility with everyday convenience.

A staple in the wardrobes of A-list celebrities including Alessandra Ambrosio, Martha Stewart, Zooey Deschanel, Eva Longoria, and more, Bandolier’s bag collection is the ultimate accessory for the fashion-conscious woman who values both form and function. Emphasizing the combination of high tech and high fashion, every piece in Bandolier’s bag collection is made from 100% genuine pebble leather. Bandolier’s bag collection provides the ultimate everyday go-to, with thoughtful details including laptop sleeves, exterior D-rings, interior pockets, and more.

“We are so excited to launch the Bandolier Bag Collection, a natural extension from our core product, the crossbody iPhone case,” said CEO and Co-Founder Maggie Drake. “This line consists of four essential silhouettes, designed to complement our existing carrying solutions. This collection features two things that drive everything we create – functionality and style.”

The bag collection is available exclusively at bandolierstyle.com retailing between $58 to $328.

ABOUT BANDOLIER:

Bandolier is the original luxury crossbody iPhone case and accessory brand from Los Angeles, California, made to fit your phone, designed to fit your life. Bandolier is the game-changing brand that epitomizes high tech and high fashion, redefining mixing utility with style and business with pleasure.

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