March 14, 2015

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March 14, 2015

“007” “Total Look” in the house

Imagine this. You just went through 10 months of beauty school learning the fundamentals of becoming a hairdresser. Now its time to showcase what you learned, with no help and be graded on it. Would your nerves be going crazy? Your stomach be all in knots? But yet still be extremely excited that your 10 months of hard work is coming to an end? That was the feeling I got from The Villages Salon Professional Academy’s class July 2014. Better known as class 1407 (or as I call them 007).

Total look

Total look

Starting at 11:45AM on Thursday March 12, 2015 class 1407, all decked out in their class color LIME GREEN, started doing their “total look” model makeovers. This includes everything from hair color, hair cut, hair style and makeup application. They have about 3 hours to complete their whole look before presenting it to friends, family and fellow alumni. So with those creative juices flowing, they headed on their way. I was privileged to come as a judge for the students work. I couldn’t make up my mind who I thought should win because I saw so many great transformations. They were that good. While one student was doing a color correction another was doing a two tone effect and another was doing an up do. AHHHH HELP!!! LOL so many creative minds were going at once but as you can see in my photos many talented hairdressers.

total look

total look

After the 3 hours was up they waltzed their models up on the catwalk and many of us asked questions such “What was their inspiration for their models makeover” etc. Then they received their awards. One for each: Best Overall, Most Creative, and Best Technical. I wish we could have given them all an award but as they go through this journey they will receive so many rewards that will stick with them their whole lives. I bet your wondering who won?!

Total Look

Total Look

Well: Best Technical was Thersea Marie Vitali, Most Creative was Brittany Peeples and Best Overall was Alexis Cruz.

I enjoyed being back at TSPA and spending the day with the students. I want to thank TSPA staff and students as well as Janice Case for inviting me to come. Now you guys have the skills, and the education to go on and do many amazing things. With so many avenues to take in this industry you will find what it is you love and rock at it. Congratulations class 1407. YOU DID IT!!!!! Keep on rocking.

Students of class 1407 are:
Alexis Cruz, Brittany Peeples, Estafania Patino Salano, Cameron Balmer, Robert (Robbie) Coy, Manna McCloud, Liliana McDermott, Vanessa (Nessi Boo), Thersea Marie Vitali, Aimee Nicole, and Jack Reich

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March 13, 2015

Toilet paper wedding dress contest

11th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin Rolls Out

(Boca Raton, FL) – March 12, 2015 If you can use toilet paper to make a beautiful wedding dress you just might win $10,000 and have your entry made into a real gown!

Everyone likes to save money here and there. And for some, saving money on weddings is more than a hobby, and a little less than an obsession. Laura Gawne and Susan Bain operate the popular website www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com.

The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin begins March 12, 2015 for the eleventh year in a row.

For the first time ever, Kleinfeld Bridal will create a wearable gown inspired by the Grand Prize Winner’s Entry! Contestants have until May 12, 2015 to submit their paper masterpieces. Top ten entries will be chosen then online voting will be open to the public.

The top ten dresses and their designers will be flown to New York City to participate in a live fashion show finale event at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City on June 17, 2015 where the top three winners will be chosen.

At the Finale Event, the dress entries will be judged by members of Cheap Chic Weddings, Charmin, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld, Mara Urshel and Celebrity Judge Mikie Russo, event planner and host of “Mikie Saves the Date” on FYI Network.

“The contest has grown immensely over the last ten years and we are always in awe of the beautiful gowns created by the contestants.” says Susan Bain, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings. “We specialize in making weddings chic on a budget but these designs often surpass even our imaginations.” added Laura Gawne, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings.

The Grand Prize winner will see their design created into a beautiful gown and receive $10,000, the second place winner will receive $5000 and the third place winner will receive $2500.

Here’s How to Enter:

First: Plan your design.

Second: Grab some Charmin Toilet Paper (Ultra Strong, Ultra Soft or Basic), tape and/or glue and/or needle and thread (that’s all you can use)! To help offset the cost of designing these memorable creations; Charmin is providing coupons by request at TPDresscontest@gmail.com

Third: Make the dress and headpiece on your model or mannequin and take some clear, unaltered digital photos (front, back and side). The dress must be able to be worn by a human!

All photos and an Official Entry form are to be submitted to Cheap Chic Weddings at TPDresscontest@gmail.com by May 12, 2015 at 11:00 PM EST. There is no entry fee. The Judging Panel at Cheap Chic Weddings will judge the digital photo entries.

View top and winning entries: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2015.html

Official contest rules along with lots of other wedding cost saving tips and information can be found at www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com.

Toilet paper wedding dresses

Toilet paper wedding dresses

TP dress

TP dress


2014 Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Winner Susan Brennan’s Entry she calls Romance on a Roll

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judge


2015 Celebrity Judge, Host of “Mikie Saves the Date” on FYI Network, Event planner Michael Russo

VIP judge

VIP judge


2015 VIP Judge, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld Bridal, Mara Urshel

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March 11, 2015

Treat your skin like Gold, with Gold

Florida sunshine is coming back, and having experienced my first sunburn in nearly 10 years, I think it is hotter than ever. That would have been a great day to have my Australian Gold Spray Gel Sunscreen w/ Instant Bronzer. Of course I forgot all about it but now carry it in my purse, and beach bag no matter what, even just to sit in my car. With the sun being a whopping 10,000 degrees we all need to protect our skin, but not just in Florida.

Australian Gold

Australian Gold

Since 1985, Australian Gold has been protecting skin so we can have some fun in the sun . With my skin being extremely sensitive towards getting burnt I don’t tend to tan very well. I love the look of tans so this instant bronzer added to the sunscreen gives the sun kissed glow we all love. It is water resistant for up to 80 minutes and comes in SPF’s starting at 4. I first used my Australian Gold on our first real sunny, warm day sitting outside on my lanai. No worries about the sun, smelled great, easy to apply and thanks to the instant bronzer I was able to still get some great color. I spent a day at the beach a couple weeks ago and had no sunburn when I got home. I am the kind who will apply sunscreen nearly every half hour, but with Australian Gold I didn’t have to (company recommends applying every 2 hours) Not only that but I was able to apply more when needed without rubbing sand into my skin. I don’t think that is the greatest feeling in the world lol.

With other products to choose from, Australian Gold has something for all your sun & sunless needs. Even for that unfortunate burn, Australian Gold has your back because skin cancer is no joke. For more info on their products visit www.australiangold.com and see if they are going to be in your city next!

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March 9, 2015

Florida Fashion Weekend: Recap

Fashion, food, and friends, a few of my favorite things were all tied together last Saturday night at Fashion E.D.G.E., Florida Fashion Week. The Vanity Nightclub in Orlando, FL was all hustle & bustle with excited designers, models, and judes. I was so excited to attend. I met many new people, saw some beautiful, unique fashions and discovered a little more about the “nightlife”. Florida Fashion Week showcased fashions from designers like, MdizCollections, Xanimichi Roy’el, ZHE YANG, SewInVogue, The Lion Of Art, and Kala Express. Also, featured a panal of judges, Ms. Latina International Angela Posillico, host Jimmy Star from Miami’s “The Jimmy Star Show” and host Jorge Alvarado of Tampa’s “The Jorge Show”.

Some Florida Fashion Week Designs

Some Florida Fashion Week Designs

Photos courtesy of: Hashim Haskins

Florida Fashion Week is put on twice a year, for spring lines & fall lines, by Fierce Entertainment Management (this is its second year). Fashion E.D.G.E.(Emerging Designer Gauntlet Exhibit) is a competition with some prizes that these designers surely fought for. A plaque, interview in Orlando Fashion Magazine, interview on “The Jorge Show” and guaranteed in Orlando International Fashion Week designer lineup. That makes me want to start my own line just so I can have the chance to compete lol. As the models graced the runway, I became even more excited. Each line had it’s own unique twist. I have always loved and had an eye for fashion so to get to be here I think some of them belong on the red carpet or even in Vogue.

More FL Fashion Week fashions

More FL Fashion Week fashions

Photos courtesy of: Hashim Haskins

So I bet you are wondering who was the lucky winner that will walk away with all these prizes? Give it up for Mdiz Collection! Meleissa Dunkley-Hampton, owner/designer wowed the audience with her collection. But Jorge had one more little surprise for her…he is going to feature the winner along w/ the stars of Project Runway! If I were Meleissa I would so be on cloud 9. Congratulations Meleissa.

So even though this Florida Fashion Weekend’s second year, it has definitely made its mark. Getting to meet and make new friends was the highlight of my evening. I met Jorge Alvarado of “The Jorge Show”, an up & coming fashion Designer who will have her show in Orlando, Fl on March 29, and so many more. I think we will see more Florida Fashion Weekend throughout the years and all I can say is YES!!!!!

Stay tuned for more blogs about designers, judges and more from the event

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March 9, 2015

Save money & have fun…doing laundry

My daughter received a gift of “Wooly Mates” and she gave them to me since I normally wash the clothes. I read the bag that they came in and it said to use them instead of softener sheets in my dryer. I didn’t really think that they would do much, but I was almost out of softener sheets, so I thought I would give them a try. I absolutely love them! Our clothes have no static, they are just as soft as always, there are no conflicting perfume smells and I don’t have to remember to add a dryer sheet each time I use the dryer. The “Wooly Mates” are left in the dryer to use time and time again. I don’t know how many dryer cycles they will continue to work so well with, but the website said hundreds. Works for me!

Wooly Mates

Wooly Mates

They are 100℅ wool, chemical free, easy to use and they remove any excess lint as they are tumbling through your clothes. I always tried to use detergents without added fragrances because my daughter has sensitive skin. This product helps me to accomplish this also with the dryer because there is no fragrance.

So glad that I was introduced to these little gems. They are perfect for us and may be just what you need too. Check them out at: www.woolymates.com

Sharon Hatcher

Sharon Hatcher

Guest blog post from my Mom, Sharon Hatcher

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March 9, 2015

Doris Perry & D’Yaze dominate beauty industry

Middletown, CT (March 4, 2015)– Who is Doris Perry? At a mere glance, the 5’7” brown eyed beauty has the visage of a glamorous cover girl with impeccable style. But there’s far more to Doris Perry than what meets the eye. Armed with a vivacious personality and an arsenal of unparalleled talent, Doris Perry is a hair/beauty connoisseur equipped with a license to transform the ordinary into the beautiful. With well over 14 years beneath her belt as a professional hairstylist and makeup artist, this unstoppable powerhouse runs the world.

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As a beauty visionary, Doris Perry specializes in transforming the lives of women everyday. Under the tutelage of her innovative hair styling techniques, she witnesses the beautiful metamorphosis of women as they embrace their new-found persona, exuding their inner SNOB, unleashing their haute confidence, from the inside out.

The proud founder of D’yaze Hair Bar and SNOB Hair Couture,specializing in 25 different methods of weave applications which includes Brazilian Knots, Micro Crochet, Versatile Sew­ins and Hot/Cold fusion extensions, just to name a few. With a cosmetology degree from the illustrious Paul Mitchell School,Doris continues to hone her skills by training with some of the best platform artists in the hair industry. Some of which include: Kim Kimble (LA Hair), Derrick J (from VH1­ Atlanta House Wives), Cocoa Mane (Celebrity Stylist), and more.

Owner of her glamorous salon, D’yaze Hair Bar, the first minority owned salon in Connecticut that specializes in Human Hair Weaves and Extensions, D’yaze is the most exquisite destination for hair and beauty transformations. Located at 68 Washington Street in Middletown, Connecticut, D’yaze has an upscale feel, and a bar-­like concept. Upon entrance, all guests are treated like the VIP they are! Far from your average hair salon, D’yaze Hair Bar is quickly becoming a one stop shop for all beauty needs, from skin care and facial elements, to extension application, and natural hair.

“Every woman deserves to look and feel great,” says Perry. “While a woman’s image is not the most important part of their overall persona, it is an essential building block to developing the confidence to protect one’s character to its full potential.”

D’yaze Hair Bar also serves as the beauty hub for Doris’ luxury hair line, SNOB Hair Couture, which embodies “superior quality that enhances your inner confidence.” Directly imported from India, and collected from donors with all the cuticles intact, SNOB Hair Couture is exceptional, unique and of great quality. With each installment, the hair quality remains the same, giving a long lasting ability. Celebrities such as Neo-soul sensation, Tweet, and her daughter, Shenice Johnson, entrusted Doris Perry of D’yaze Hair Bar/Snob Hair Couture for her comeback performance at the Hard Rock Cafe.

With a mission to provide quality premium hair to its consumers, while empowering and uplifting women to the highest measure in self-confidence, SNOB Hair Couture has long-lasting versatility, natural flow and movement, with minimal shedding. Available in a variety of lustrous textures, such as Brazilian (relaxed straight, loose deep, amazon wave), Malaysian (Curly), and Mongolian(Curly, Silky), SNOB Hair Couture has a texture complimentary for every hair type. Each true-to-size, four ounce bundle ranges in lengths from 12 to 30 inches. Lightweight and supple, Snob Hair Couture is chemical free, guaranteeing a flawlessly natural and refined extension style. Check out more on D’Yaze at www.dyazehairbar.com

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March 8, 2015

“Spring” ahead with E.L.F. Cosmetics

Today only E.L.F. wants you to “spring” ahead this daylight savings time with some deals. You can save up to 40% on their selection of spring eye favorites. Eyeshadows, palettes, lips & more you won’t be able to contain yourself. I know I couldn’t haha. Check out their saving now at www.eyeslipsface.com and become your own makeup artist with top quality products at unbeatable prices! Also, tune in & subscribe to their newsletter for daily updates on sales, makeup tips and more! Hurry offer ends at midnight tonight.

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March 7, 2015

Florida Fashion Weekend in Orlando

I am so excited for tonight. At the Vanity Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Florida Fashion Weekend will be well underway. I cannot wait to meet new people, models, photographers etc. There is going to be live entertainment, fashion shows and so much more! Stay tuned for a recap on the show coming up on Monday. Everyone have a great weekend & don’t do anything I wouldn’t do (which is a lot ha). Have I mentioned how much I love my career? lol

Florida Fashion Weekend

Florida Fashion Weekend

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March 5, 2015

Smell good with Eye On Beauty

When you were little do you remember going through your mother’s makeup drawer? You played with everything, tried on her blush, eye shadow and even dabbed on her favorite perfume. That’s probably when she started telling you about finding your signature scent? I know that’s what my mom did. In the morning I would sit at her vanity and play with all her makeup while she did my hair. That’s when I had my first perfume lesson. I didn’t use much while I was a teenager but now as an adult I cannot leave my house without it.

eye on beauty fragrances

eye on beauty fragrances

Check out my video on Eye On Beauty here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTlOqbaGRu0

Eye On Beauty fragrances have recently been added to my collection. Some people have a hard time choosing just one scent, guess I’m one of them lol. After just one whiff of the scents, it may happen to you too. Eye On Beauty is free of all chemicals, not tested on animals and is safe for sensitive skin. Unlike your typical fragrance, Eye On Beauty are more like oils. They absorb into the skin (will not clog pores) for all day scent. The scents are soft and therapeutic, not overwhelming so you don’t feel like you bathed in perfume. Isn’t that the worst sometimes? Happened to me once. I put to much on and my mom made me retake my bath. I guess I was still in perfume training.

Eye on Beauty

Eye on Beauty

Eye On Beauty’s fragrance come in portable roll on tubes. No more oversized bottles to lug around. Now you can smell good all day especially after a sweaty gym visit. Just stick it in your bag or purse pocket and go.

Eye On Beauty carries a variety of fragrance, cosmetics and even something for the fur babies. Start smelling great and know it’s safe for your body with Eye On Beauty. Feel like a celebrity. 🙂 For more check out www.eyeonbeauty.info
(stay tuned for an Eye on Beauty video coming soon) 🙂

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