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Yara Shahidi was photographed wearing Lili Claspe yesterday at the 2016 BET Awards in Los Angeles. The Blackish star looked fun and flirty with a sequin midi dress accented with gold rings, including Lili Claspe’s Crown Ring in Gold ($145) and Spear Ring in Gold ($125, www.liliclaspe.com).
Congratulations Danielle from Buena Park, CA, you are the winner of our Surprise Beauty Box. We hope you enjoy your beauty products from:
PURA D’OR Scalp Therapy Purador.com
Out of Africa Shea Body Oil and Hand Lotion Outofafricashea.com
Tahe Magic Hair Mask can be found on Amazon.com
Nail Lacquer ButterLONDON.com
Lighted Lip Gloss from Gerardcosmetics.com
The Modern Girl’s Guide to the Gridiron Amazon.com
Elf eye liner (2) and lip gloss
Refreshed Rose Water from Younique
Danica McKellar was seen wearing Red Dress Boutique today! The actress looked summer ready in her My Way Citrine Yellow Shift Dress while promoting her new movie ($38, http://www.reddressboutique.com/).
Women Survivors in Nashville and Rwanda Create Successful Bug Free Natural RepellentView Video at Thistle FarmsNewly improved natural repellent scores higher than leading natural spray in lab testing.NASHVILLE, Tenn. — June 2, 2016 — Thistle Farms, a social enterprise of women healing from trafficking, prostitution and addiction, launches its improved natural insect repellent for spring on the news of independent testing confirming its efficacy.“Last year we sold over 8,000 bottles – each bottle bringing opportunities and jobs to women survivors of violence, trafficking and trauma in Nashville and Rwanda,” said Founder and President, Becca Stevens, who was named a CNN Hero earlier today.“Our Thistle Farms Bug Free Repellent has become a remarkable success story for us,” Stevens said. “We know it’s a favorite of moms and nature-lovers, but we wanted to take the next step and confirm its effectiveness in the lab. We spent time fine-tuning and retooling this winter, and then had it tested this spring at an independent lab. It not only held up against the leading natural brand in the U.S., it surpassed it!”Thistle Farms Bug Free Repellent utilizes organic rose geranium oil, grown and pressed by the farmers of Ikirezi, survivors of the Rwandan genocide. “When we visited Rwanda in 2008, we weren’t familiar with rose geranium and that it has been used as an anti-malarial in Africa for centuries. We decided then to partner with them – with the women of Ikirezi growing and harvesting the geranium and the women of Thistle Farms blending it with other natural ingredients and preparing it for the U.S. market. The product empowers women in both communities to become economically independent and gives consumers everywhere an earth-friendly solution for mosquitoes.”Testing was provided by Snell Scientifics LLC. of Meansville, GA, an independent research lab specializing in scientific development and efficacy testing for pesticides and repellents. Thistle Farms Bug Free Repellent was tested against skin that was untreated as well as skin sprayed with the leading natural brand, proving to be 100% effective after 15 minutes, and performing 2% above the leading brand.Thistle Farms Bug Free Repellent is available in 2 oz and 4 oz sizes, $8.99 and $14.99 respectively. A companion product, the Bug Free Outdoor Candle, retails for $28.99. Products are available onThistleFarms.org and at participating Thistle Farms retailers.About Thistle FarmsThistle Farms is a community of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking and addiction. It includes a two-year residential program, called Magdalene, a Home & Body line, Thistle Stop Café and Thistle Farms Global. Thistle Farms stands as a witness to the truth that in the end love is the most powerful force for change.@thistlefarms | @thistlestopcafe | @revbeccastevens | @thistleglobal
As you can see, I have curly hair and brushing curls can be problematic, more so than those with straight hair. Below you will find some fabulous tips from Sam Villa which helped me out a lot with detangling. Curly hair or straight hair, tangles are everywhere and this tops work.
May, 2016 (New York, NY) – One of the reasons professional hairstylists are so valuable is because they know cool tricks. Sam Villa, founder of Sam Villaâ and Education Artistic Director for Redken 5th Avenue NYC, has an easy trick for removing tangles with a paddle brush that is sure to stop the tears!
VIDEO: https://www.samvilla.com/blog/removing-tangles-with-detangling-brush/
“The trick is to understand the positioning and design of the paddle brush. When held horizontally, the pins do not align, they’re more like a forest of trees, yet when held vertically, the pins are perfectly aligned in rows so they grab hair more uniformly allowing it to glide through removing tangles with ease,” says Villa.
How To:
Hold a Sam Villa Signature Series Paddle Brush vertically (pins lined up) and only use the first few rows of pins, gently brush in a downward motion. When the pins are aligned, less rows are used and tangles come out with less effort and tension, preventing pulling and/or creating more tangles which can lead to breakage.
Sam Villa Artist Series Polishing Paddle Brush – Retail Price: $30.00
Availability: https://www.samvilla.com/products/hair-brushes/paddle-brush
On a recent trip to New York, one of the last stops on our schedule was to go to Boom Boom Brow Bar. I have been dying to get there and once we arrived, the place was packed. We couldn’t even fit into the salon. Naturally, we would have waited (we heard it was definitely worth the wait) but a train home would not wait for us. My next trip to New York, Boom Boom Brow Bar will be my first stop. And I am also going to purchase Boom Boom’s Flash Wax. Watch the video below and you will see why.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z_88rEYNWg
Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) offers this advice: Flash Wax is a low-temperature lipo-soluable cream that is so gentle, it can be used on ALL skin types…even sensitive. It’s perfect for all Uptown (about the fabulous belt) and Downtown (below the fabulous belt) wax services. It’s made in Italy – just like Boom Boom – and it’s the only wax good enough for her! “I love waxing because you have a lot of control versus threading or tweezing…you can quickly and gently remove all hair for a great shape and smooth surface,” says Boom Boom.
Word to the wise – be honest, tell the esthetician if using medications that make skin sensitive, like Retin-A, retinol, Accutane, antibiotics, Benzoyl Peroxide, and even Proactive. These medications are designed to exfoliate the skin, so if wax is applied, it can literally lift skin off like it’s a piece of parchment paper. That’s when tweezing is the best bet.
“And no double dipping! If anyone dips a spatula more than once, guess what? It’s not sanitary – it’s contaminating the entire pot of wax!! Shop around for good quality wax AND cleanliness,” adds Boom Boom.
Price: $15.00, 400ml/14 oz., available on http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017ARCVJS
Boom Boom would never test on animals!
Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) is obsessed with brows – 165,000+ served at Boom Boom Brow Bar in NYC!! Boom Boom Booty and Brow 2 now open offering Uptown (above the fabulous belt) and Downtown (below the fabulous belt) services! It’s fast, convenient, affordable and FUN!! Everyone should have thick gorgeous eyebrows; after all, they are the most important feature on the face and THE best accessory EVA! And now bikini waxing is a cinch too – just walk-in! Happy Hour all day every Monday – Friday. Check out what’s cooking on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boomboombrowbar; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boomboombrowbar and Twitter:http://twitter.com/boomboombrowbar.
LOS ANGELES – May 16, 2016 – Ariana Grande was photographed wearing Henri Bendel at Wango Tango this weekend in LA! The songstress dazzled during her performance wearing the Luxe Asscher Statement Necklace ($238; www.henribendel.com).
Congratulations Ruy M. of Wasilla, AK, you are the winner of our FebruaryBeauty Box. Expect your Beauty Box soon and enjoy your beauty products from the following merchants:
Pura d’or Enriching Shampoo
Out of Africa Shea Body Oil
Loreal Golden Serum Treatment & Cell Renewal Day Cream
Apothederm Acne Clarifying Treatment & Moisturizing Cleanser
somersets Shave Oil
Gerard Cosmetics Lighted Lip Gloss
BoPo Peel off Nail Polish
PURA D’OR Enriching Shampoo
UNITE Defrizz
Maybelline Push Up Drama Mascara
KISS Salon Secrets
You don’t have to be a Brazilian beach bunny to wear a beautiful Brazilian bikini! Lybethras Swim, one of Brazil’s newest bikini exports, is making a splash in the US thanks to its colorful, handmade, mix and match printed bikinis! A Sports Illustrated Swim favorite, Lybethras bikinis boast teeny tiny cut outs, sexy one pieces and playful hand woven crochet accents.
Not only is each bikini handmade in Brazil, but Lybethras owner and designer, Luciana Martinez, has paired up with the non profit Brazilian organization Servi to provide every crochet detail found on each bikini. The organization provides low-income expectant mothers with the skills to become financially independent, creating a sustainable micro-economy for those most in need.
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