November 11, 2014

All Natural Stocking Stuffers from Burt’s Bees

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Just thought I would spread a little early holiday cheer by sharing some of my favorite stocking stuffers.  I have the perfect gifts so you don’t have to rattle your brain when the shopping begins!  Burt’s Bees products are all natural and come in great gift sets!  All their products show the exact natural percentage on each package.  From 99% natural to 100% natural!  Some of the natural raw ingredients that Burt’s Bees formulate into their products are Clary Sage, Chamomile, Aloe, Pomegranate, Willow Bark and Beeswax!  All their lip balm and lip shine are rather addictive and you will likely use it even when you don’t need to just for the flavor and shine!  From the original balm to the hint of color balms there is a whole lot of conditioning involved!  The base of the balms are light and smooth.  The shea butter, beeswax and vitamin E in the lip balms soak into the lips, leaving nothing but softness and color sweetness behind.  My favorite gift kits are Endless Shine Trio, Kissable Color, and Essential Burt’s Bees Kit.  Endless Shine Trio is three 100% natural mini tubes with flirty shades of endless shine containing apricot wax and sunflower seed oil for super shine and amazing softness.  Perfect for mistletoe kissing!  Pink shades of Blush, Flutter and Wink for a sweet, glassy holiday shine!

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Or skip waiting under the mistletoe and just get smooching with 100% natural Kissable Color warm collection.  Three luminescent lip colors that containing coconut, sunflower oils, beeswax, and fruit oils to moisturize, nourish and soften lips naturally with an invigorating peppermint flavor!  Kissable Color is a shimmer balms that hydrates winter cold lips with a nice sheer tint of color!

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Last but not least “a little bit of everything kit” – not only great for stocking stuffers but a wonderful thank you gift!  Essential Burt’s Bees Kit contains Coconut Foot Cream (0.75 oz.) moisturize and smooth dry, rough feet, Beeswax Lip Balm (0.15 oz.) soothes dry lips with naturally conditioning beeswax, Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Lotion (1 oz.) moisturize and smooth dry skin, Hand Salve (0.30 oz.), Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream (0.75 oz.) moisturizes and softens the face while effectively removing makeup and environment dirt.  This gift kit is made with natural hard-working ingredients to nourish the entire body.

You cannot go wrong with Burt’s Bees products for gifting or just to pamper yourself. Their ingredients are simple, natural and responsible, right down to the packaging.  I always say I want to look as natural as I feel so I only want the best natural ingredients on my body!  I am sure all your family and friends want the same!!!

You can find Burt’s Bees products and gift sets at most retail stores nationwide or visit burtsbees.com

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November 4, 2014

Head Back to School with Collegiate Brows

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August, 2014 (New York, NY) – Heading off to university and not able to maintain the regular monthly brow shaping appointments? Boom Boom, owner of Boom Boom Brow Bar, says “Get a professional wax before you leave and then take matters into your own hands with these tweezing tips….just remember, the biggest mistake people make is tweezing too much, so avoid over plucking, it can take months for brows to grow back,”

BEFORE diving in, do the homework: The space between brows should be equal to, or a little wider than eyes. Take an eye shadow brush and hold it parallel to the side of the nose, where the brush meets the brow is where the brow should begin. Then, extend the brush diagonally from the nostril, following the outside edge of the eye toward the brow – where the inside edge of the brush hits is where the brow should end. The best brows have a slight arch, hold the brush parallel to the outside edge of the colored part of the eye, where the brush meets the brow is where the highest part of the brow should be.

Give it the old college try…

1. Always have a plan (see above) and pair of clean sharp tweezers. Having a mirror in your room might be better than heading to the dorm bathroom, let ‘em think you were born with your FAB brows.

2. Use Boom Boom’s Push Up brow highlighting pencil (or a white eyeliner) to draw how you want brows to look – follow the shape your professional created before you left. Remember the 3 basics, 1) do not make them too far apart in the center – brows should start at the inside corner of the eye, 2) identify where the arch is and make sure to not over tweeze on the brow bone, it should be a straight line, 3) brows should not be too short length-wise, take it easy on the tweezing, better safe than sorry.

3. Tweeze anything below and above the line – remove the liner and you should have a clean brow that is not over-tweezed. If not, fill in with a Boom Boom Brow Boostier brow powder

* All Boom Boom products needed for perfect brows are available on amazon.com

Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) is the flashiest waxer in NYC. She’s obsessed with brows – 100,000+ served at Boom Boom Brow Bar in NYC – and sees no reason why everyone shouldn’t have thick, gorgeous eyebrows. She makes waxing fun and affordable for everyone, just walk-in to 35 Seventh Avenue. Check out what’s cooking on https://www.facebook.com/boomboombrowbar and boomboombrowbar.com

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November 4, 2014

Dare to express yourself with Guess Dare!

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My new FAVORITE casual fragrance!  The latest fragrance from the Guess brand is Guess Dare!  Inspired by sexy, daring 70’s icons like the Charlie’s Angels, Thelma & Louise, and Bond Girls.  This fragrance promises unique blend of notes with a well styled bottle!    The top notes are released first with sweet notes of pear blossom, kumquat, and tangy lime flower.  It is fresh, floral and inviting.  Once the top notes settle in, the floral heart notes of wild rose, cactus flower and jasmine create a seductive, confident scent.  Finally the base notes are a warm musk and creamy coconut, capturing a sexy, bold spirit!  Not a strong musk which I dislike, it is just the perfect amount – a hint of musk.  Guess Dare is effortlessly crisp and cool yet feminine.  This fragrance is for the daring and confident Guess girl!  The box is decorated with a distressed denim look with a pattern of painted, gold studs. The edgy facet bottle is a piece of art work wearing a rose, gold chain that I love to display and show off on my dresser.   This full of energy fragrance lingers around for about 8-10 hours.  I love wearing this fragrance!!  Perfect for everyday use or a special night!  The fragrance is very versatile.  Be a Guess Girl!
Guess Dare is available for $62.00 at Guess.com

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October 17, 2014

Transitioning into Fall Beauty

Transitioning into Fall Beauty

 

Now that summertime is over, it’s time for us to switch gears and start looking ahead towards the coming months of Fall and Winter. A change in climate also means a change in our daily beauty routine. Here are some of my favorite tips!

 

Preventing flaky, dry skin.

Most of us associate wearing SPF with summertime or being under direct sunlight when in fact, the sun is always out, even when it’s barely visible behind the clouds. Wearing SPF when leaving the house is an absolute must! Sunscreen prevents free radical damage to the skin and can delay the aging process along with a healthy diet free of simple carbs, sugar, excess salt, and dairy. Along with combatting dry skin, I usually take an Omega-3 supplement which boosts hydration. If you’re not the kind of person to be militant about taking supplements, I recommend consuming a diet rich in good fatty acids like avocados, almonds, fish, kale, and flaxseed.

Preventing dry hair, dry scalp.

Cold weather is synonymous with having dull and brittle hair. To keep your hair soft, healthy, and strong throughout the colder months, refrain from shampooing as frequently as shampoo can strip your hair of its natural oils, causing the glands to overproduce.  If you can’t stand to go for days without washing your hair, I recommend a dry shampoo. I also like to add a little bit of hair oil (Moroccan Oil makes a great one) before my hair dries to prevent split ends and add moisture. Finally, if all else fails, use a homemade hair mask. A simple, effective hair mask I use is one made of ½ cup of plain yogurt. I simply massage it into damp hair and leave it in for half an hour after which I rinse it out with warm water.  The lactic acid in yogurt helps add moisture to your hair while cleaning as well.

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October 12, 2014

Never Sink Again in Solemates High Heeler

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Solemates High Heeler is one of those products that after using it, you say to yourself, “Why didn’t I think of inventing this.”  These little covers are genius!!!  I attended an outdoor wedding and Solemates High Heelers were absolutely perfect for walking in the grass, standing for hours in the grass, and even walking on a cobblestone pathway with my high heels.  They prevented my heels from sinking into the lawn all day long!  They also prevented my heels from getting ruined from falling in between the cracks of the wooden deck, we later gathered on!  Solemates gave me balance and stability to even my highest of heels especially on all the uneven surfaces that I conquered like grass, brick patios, wooden decks and cobblestone pathways.  Solemates fit nice and snug on to my heels with no slipping at all and stayed secure in place the entire time I wore them!  When placing Solemates High Heelers on to your heels, you create a thicker heel to stand on, so my high heels were actually more comfortable and secure to wear.  I actually felt safer dancing with them on!  The flexible material grips securely without damaging the heel of the shoe!  Easy to put on and easy to take off to reuse over and over again!!!  You don’t even realize they are on!  They are barely noticeable when worn!  The only noticeable thing was everyone else was sinking and having a hard time in the grass and I was not!  People started to come up to me and question why I was not sinking into the grass.  Solemates High Heeler – I told them!

The key to this product is getting the right size for your shoe heel.  Make sure you go on the website before purchasing and they will have specific measurements for their sizes.  I measured the base of my heel and it was 3/8ths of an inch which is “Classic” and that is what I ordered and they fit my heels perfectly.  So measure your shoe heels before ordering!!  You can order Solemates High Heeler on www.thesolemates.com or just to name a few stores that carry Solemates are Nordstrom, DSW, Bed Bath & Beyond, and many more.  Check out their website for more stores.  Available in three sizes:  Narrow, Classic, and Wide.  Available in 4 colors:  Clear, Gold, Silver, and Black.  Now my daughter and her friends want a pair of Solemates for their prom pictures in our backyard on the grass!  What a Brilliant Idea!!!

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October 7, 2014

Get Hot Halloween Nails From Hot Designs

 

Halloween is just around the corner – a perfect time to have a little fun with your nails! Would you be interested in testing Hot Designs nail art pens, and sharing some DIY tips with readers on how they can get a fun Halloween nail art manicure?

image001-2It’s easier than you think! With Hot Designs nail art pens, adding festive flair to your nails is easy – and we’ve included a simple How-To skeleton design, below. Our Hot Designs product developer is also working on other cute Halloween How-To designs that I care share with you later.

These dual-sided nail art pens have nail polish on one side and a fine-tipped pen on the other for precision drawing. Each set of 6 colors is available in retailers like Walmart and Bed Bath and Beyond, for $14.99 or via www.gethotlooks.com

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October 1, 2014

Duri Cosmetics Supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

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Duri Cosmetics is proud to introduce their newest and pinkest collection, The Power of the Pink, in time and recognition of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Ten percent of sales of the new collection on duri.com will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCFR).

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“Wearing the color pink has become the universal expression of support for breast cancer, and what better way to wear that support than with a collection of powerful pink nail polish hues,” says Duri Cosmetics Founder and Head Chemist Faina Ritz.  Duri’s The Power of the Pink is a collection of beautiful and inspiring pink hues for women to show off their support of family, friends and the 3 million U.S. women who have undergone treatment. Ritz continues, “If football players can garner national headlines by wearing pink socks in October, women raising their hands and displaying nails painted in a great pink hue can certainly garner greater and continued awareness.”
Although Breast Cancer Awareness is celebrated in October, it is important to maintain awareness year round. Duri plans on keeping the collection and donation program on site and available after its launch this October.
The Power of Pink Collection includes 4 pink-empowered hues: Pinky Promise – a shimmery baby pink with a satin-shine finish; Pink Positive Thoughts – a medium pink with micro gold sparkles and high gloss finish; I Pink I Can – a perfect salmon-pink shade with ultra high gloss; Pink Warrior – a zesty metallic-like hot pink shade loaded with tons of shimmer and sparkle with a high gloss finish.

All Duri Cosmetics products are available nationwide at salons, spas and specialty stores, as well as online at www.duri.com.  Duri’s entire collection of nail polishes (over 250 shades to choose from) are completely safe, free from DBP, TOLUENE and FORMALDEHYDE and environmentally friendly. Individual polishes can be purchased for $6 or the entire collection as a gift set for $24.

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September 30, 2014

Yo! (brush)

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I love the YOBRUSH!
When I first saw the Yobrush by Marco Norma, I didn’t know what to think. It’s so unusual​ yet so practical. It fits on your phone just like any other case, but on the back there are bristles to help with any tangled mess you have in your hair. It’s great because it leaves room for more space in your bag, because you don’t have to carry a brush around. I put the case on my phone when I went to school, and everyone raved about it. All of my friends said it looked so cool!
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The case is great because it’s so unique looking. I don’t​ use my​ case everyday​. ​I only use when I go out somewhere special. I think it’s a great accessory because it’s fashionable and practical. Right now you can get them on Yobrush.com for 14.99 in a bunch of colors!! Check it out to start a new trend with your friends!
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September 30, 2014

I love Bo-Po!

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This Bo-Po ​”brush on peel off” nail polish is honestly one of my favorite things. It’s so convenient because I am the type of person that wants to change their nail color every week, but I don’t feel like getting the nail polish remover out every time. The ​funny​ thing is that this was made especially for younger girls, so they can paint their nails by themselves, but I love it too! It dries in under a minute, and the bottle is no-spill. It’s SO easy to come off because you just peel away at the polish and in two seconds the whole nail polish comes off.
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No nail polish remover needed! Last week my six-year-old cousin had her birthday party and I brought along all the colors that I had of this nail polish and painted her nails. She loved it because they had great colors and I left her some so she could do them herself next time she wanted her nails painted. This is a fabulous gift for younger girls, and their moms will love it. It includes kid safe ingredients and is safe for three-year-olds and up. You can find it on Bo-Po.com! 
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September 30, 2014

NO EMBARRASSING MOMENTS WITH VIENNEMILANO THIGH HIGHS!

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Picture this:  I am walking down a corridor to my boss’s office, slowly my thigh highs are creeping down my legs with each step I take. Embarrassing right? It gets worst! Trying to casually hold the band of the thigh high over my dress fabric while juggling a lap top computer and some files in hand, a co-worker decides to stop me and ask me a question. Yes, I am standing there, totally uncomfortable, sweating, holding on to my belonging and my thigh highs for dare life!  Question answered …. I ran as fast as I could into my boss’s office. Now my stretched-out, thigh high, elastic bands are resting just above my knees. Not a good look. Noticing my boss was not in his office yet, thank goodness, I figured it would be a good time to pull up and reposition my thigh highs.  So I stepped behind my boss’s desk, adjusting the stretched out thigh highs with my dress hem under my chin. Well, guess who walks in?  Needless to say, I was not fired but I left work early that day with bare legs and a mission to find a reliable pair of thigh highs!  AND I DID…. VienneMiano thigh highs!

After purchasing VienneMilano thigh highs, I decided to try them out before I wore them to work. They are very, very comfortable!  The double or triple silicone bands hold the hosiery in place on your upper leg, of course without the need of garter belts. The silicone bands work great for a gently fitting which adheres to your skin without pinching or squeezing your thigh, making it look like an unflattering “muffin top” effect. The silicone doesn’t let go unexpectedly so you have total confidence and don’t have to worry about embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions, like you would with elastics thigh highs. I can vouch for that!  VienneMilano thigh highs are so reliable!   I love them!  The luxury, silky-to-the-touch feeling of the hosiery makes your legs feel sexy! Whether you want a silk, smooth look for a warm weather outing or you need an colorful, immaculate touch to your outfit, both are a truly sensational feeling on the skin. VienneMilano are better than pantyhose because the thigh highs have no uncomfortable waistbands to cut into your waistline like pantyhose or tights.  I hate the feeling of panty hoses because of the twisting, tightness around your upper thighs and stomach area. Vienne Milano stockings give your legs a flawless, smooth finish.  They shape your legs for a sexy, beautiful look. They actually make you feel sexy wearing them! I had never owned a pair of thigh highs or panty hose that lasted through three wears without running or sagging never mind falling to my knees.  My VienneMilano are still going strong even after several wears.

VienneMilano stockings are made from warm cashmere, silky soft microfiber and other luxurious, exquisite, Italian materials. VienneMilano thigh highs are not made with nylon!  I hate the nylon scratchy feeling on my leg and my feet.  Also you will love the packaging…..  VienneMilano stockings come in a sturdy, purple box, which is a great touch of elegance. I was impressed!  After using my stockings, I just returned my thigh highs to their box for protection from my wooden drawers where they might snag. An easy solution to organizing my collection of VienneMilano hosiery too!  VienneMilano products are made in Italy and they have some adorable and sexy thigh highs to choose from, not just the basic, sheer black.  So many styles and colors to choose from. They have sheer and light for every occasion wearing in late spring and early fall, perfect for work all year long (ISABELLA for example).  High denier which is medium for a thicker and warmer feel (CLAUDIA for example).  Then the very high denier which are for the coldest winter to keep your legs super warm (VIOLA or OLIVIA for example).  Thigh highs are not just for the bedroom anymore, you can wear them to work, a party, or to spice up a casual outfit.  VienneMilano are the best thigh highs you can buy!   A must-have!   Finally, I can walk into my place of work with confident, no embarrassing moments of losing my thigh highs!  To purchase VienneMilano thigh highs:  www.viennemilano.com.  ONCE YOU TRY THEM, YOU WILL NEVER WEAR PANTY HOSE OR ANY OTHER THIGH HIGH BRANDS AGAIN.

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