April 3, 2015

Treat your eyes like “Gold”faden

The eyes are the windows to the soul. But when eyes are tired it can get a little “foggy”. In a world where technology is the center of our lives and business even looking at screens can cause it too. With Goldfaden MD Bright Eyes you can clear your windows in as little as 1-2 weeks. It could not have come a t a better time in my life.

Goldfaden MD bright eyes formula will help to decrease the appearance of fine line, dark circles and will reduce puffiness. I know from working on a computer for 8-9 hours a day by the end I’d be surprised if they weren’t puffy lol. Also, being deprived of sleep does not help either. It seems that no matter how much water I drink they just don’t seem to go away. Goldfaden is helpful with all skin types even sensitive skin. All products are gluten, paraben, Petrochemical, alcohol and silicone free. I swear I would not know what I would do without it. ( a video on the product will be filmed and airing soon)

Goldfaden was created by Dr. Gary Goldfaden, M.D., a practicing dermatologist. He has been practicing in South Florida for over 40 years with one sole purpose “My ultimate goal is to let people have a relatively simple skincare regimen that is both preventative and restorative.” He has many more products to choose from. For more info on all the Goldfaden products visit www.goldfaden.com

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March 30, 2015

Live it, love it, create it

Your beauty is their passion! Hair & Nail Creations Salon in Wildwood, FL is all about giving their clients the the best of the best with no exceptions. Owner/ stylist Annette Campetela Fredericks opened her 18 years ago and has become one of the most visited salons in the area. With 6 chairs 3 nail techs and one eststichian walking into Hair & Nail Creations feels like your right at home.

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While in the salon last week, everyone from the receptionist to Annette herself was all smiles, laughing and really making the whole place feel inviting. That to me is a salon that you can just tell cares. They care that their clients will walk out with a smile and they care about themselves as stylists to make sure that always happens. Continuing education, attending trade shows and even influening the stylists to watch how to videos in the back room. That shows that even the greats now that there is always something to impress on.

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Even in the midst of wanting to be the best salon they can be, Hair & Nail Creations also opens their arms to support other salons. Having friends who own their own salons, Annette said something that shows just what a success she really is. She said she would rather be the person who helps others get to the top of the ladder than be famous for doing it. She has done that. Tsking one of her stylists from the backroom to the showroom who is now working as an editorial stylist & not asking for anything in return. (accept awesome hair lol) That to me is the true definition of success.

So next time you are in Wildwood FL or just to check out more on Annette and her team check out www.hairandnailcreations.com and follow them on FB!

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March 27, 2015

Changing the “face” of time

Ella Bing Introduces the Razor Revolution

**Changing the Industry One Face at a Time**

(Tampa, FL) Ella Bing is proud to announce their entrance into the high end men’s grooming and shaving industry with their newest product line. They have teamed with William & Henry Co., a local artisan and designer to produce new, exquisite men’s razors with beautiful wooden handles that turns shaving from a bothersome task to an enjoyable experience.

Snakewood Razor from Ella Bing

Snakewood Razor from Ella Bing

The art of shaving is a duty that all men may or may not enjoy. What better way to make it more enjoyable than to have a razor you feel comfortable with and confident that will get the job done.

Each razor is hand turned, sanded and polished with superior exotic woods. The razors hardware is chrome-plated for corrosion resistance, ease of cleaning and surface durability. As an added bonus the heads of these razors can fit either a safety razor or a Gillette Fusion.

Amboyna Razor from Ella Bing

Amboyna Razor from Ella Bing

Ella Bing is releasing a full line consisting of the Snakewood Style resembling the skin patterns of a vicious viper to the Amboyna Burl that resembles the tranquility of an Indonesian Island.

These products will make great additions to our already stellar lineup and continue to outclass the competition.

In the world of mass production, it is very rare to find a company that puts as much pride into their product like Ella Bing. No item is mass produced and all items are handcrafted with care, taking in every finest detail. That’s the Ella Bing way.

About Ella Bing:

Ella Bing is a family owned business specializing in both cloth and wood bow ties as well as other male fashion and lifestyle accessories. The company was founded after the loss of a brother and son, Matthew Kraus. The Kraus family honors Matthew’s spirit, infectious personality and love of fashion with handmade custom bow ties, much like Matthew himself would have worn. Matthew lives on in timeless style via Ella Bing and his family. The work is centered on quality, presentation, attention to detail and customer service. What’s more, 10% of every sale goes to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. This is the handcrafted gift that keeps on giving.

For more information on Ella Bing and this line visit: www.ellabing.com

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March 19, 2015

One of a kind spring fashion from Ella Bing

Reshaping Fashion with Ella Bing

(Tampa, FL) Ella Bing (ellabing.com/) is proud to announce the release of their Spring 2015 Collections. This season’s inspiration of hand crafted essentials is centered on the Nautical lifestyle by choosing patters, colors and fabrics that lend themselves to classic Nautical charm. These colors such as deep blues, bold reds and bright yellows are elegantly paired with classic Nautical vibes such as checks, anchors, bold stripes, madras and more.

Ella Bing is releasing a full line consisting of 14 new bow ties and 14 new neckties (ellabing.com/collections/spring-2015-neckwear.) They are also including new lapel flowers and pocket squares. Along with an already growing catalog, Hand turned wooden razors (ellabing.com/collections/wood-razors) and Handcrafted wooden sunglasses (ellabing.com/collections/wooden-sunglasses) will both be making an appearance in the Spring. These two products will make great additions to our already stellar lineup and turn heads throughout the world of fashion.

Ella Bing

Ella Bing

In the world of mass production, it is very rare to find a company that outs as much pride into their product like Ella Bing. No item is mass produced and all items are handcrafted with care, taking in every finest detail. That’s the Ella Bing way.

Whether you’re shopping for the Spring or shopping for a special occasion, show someone their #1 with a unique, one of a kind, handcrafted gift of style.

Ella Bing wooden sunglasses

Ella Bing wooden sunglasses

About Ella Bing:

Ella Bing is a family owned business (ellabing.com/pages/about-ella-bing) specializing in both cloth and wood bow ties as well as other male fashion and lifestyle accessories. The company was founded after the loss of a brother and son, Matthew Kraus. The Kraus family honors Matthew’s spirit, infectious personality and love of fashion with handmade custom bow ties, much like Matthew himself would have worn. Matthew lives on in timeless style via Ella Bing and his family. The work is centered on quality, presentation, attention to detail and customer service. What’s more, 10% of every sale goes to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. This is the handcrafted gift that keeps on giving.

For more information on Ella Bing and this line visit: www.ellabing.com

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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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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 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 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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February 23, 2015

Make it happen

We all have something that we love and are passionate about. When you attend the Salon Professional Academy in The Villages, FL that passion is all about the beauty industry. 5 years have passed since I was a student there and on Friday Feb. 20 I got to go back, this time as a guest speaker.

I couldn’t believe that I was back in my alma mater giving my story to the next top 20 stylists in the making. It was a true honor. I got to meet many new faces and be reunited with some familiar faces. When I was in school, my educators taught us that this industry has many avenues where you can excel. Holding a cosmetology license can not only lead you to work behind the chair but other aspects of the beauty industry also.

The Salon Professional Academy

The Salon Professional Academy

After I got home it was unbelievable how much the students and staff appreciated me being there. Getting to be an inspiration for them is even more than I expected. I can tell these students are the industries next big thing! Remember guys “if you wake up in the morning and all you can think about is the beauty industry than that’s where you belong”. But most of all always remember to be humble. Don’t be afraid to learn something new, take a chance and most of all just remember to always be you!

So to my readers who are wanting a career in this incredible industry be sure to check out www.thevillagestspa.com and schedule an appt. with Erica or Tyler to visit it for yourself. 🙂

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February 18, 2015

Spring looks with HSN

GET THE LOOK FOR SPRING WITH HSN’S STYLE EXPERTS

NEW FASHIONS, JEWELRY & BEAUTY DURING

‘THE FASHION EDIT’

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HSN logo

HSN’s Annual Spring Fashion Series Features the Debut of Stylish Exclusive Collections from Giuliana Rancic, Wendy Williams and Lisa Kline and New Spring Offerings from HSN Favorites Serena Williams, June Ambrose, Diane Gilman, Hal Rubenstein, Snob Essentials and More!

ST. PETERSBURG, FL. (February 12, 2015) – Innovative entertainment and lifestyle retailer HSN celebrates the return of spring with an impressive line-up of top style experts and fashion icons during The Fashion Edit, the company’s popular annual spring fashion series. Over the next two months, HSN will serve as the ultimate destination for spring style across all of its platforms – TV, online, mobile and social – allowing women to freshen up their wardrobe from a curated mix of new and existing fashion and jewelry brands.

HSN’s own in-house style expert Dree Harper will help customers ‘Get the Look’ through a series of informative and fun The Closet with Dree Harper styling videos, available exclusively on HSN.com. Dree will show customers the “must-have” pieces they will need to be on-trend this spring. Hot styles this season include the Jumpsuit & Wedge, the Spring Sweater & Footbed Sandal, the Skirt & the Scarf, and the Easy Pant & Sport Inspired Shoe. Spring essentials also include jackets, dresses, sporty shoes, scarves and jumpsuits, colored denim candy colored gem jewelry and nude nails.

On February 24, Lisa Kline, a fashion icon for more than 20 years, will launch the Lisa Klein collection exclusively at HSN. Inspired by her relaxed Los Angeles attitude and her cool sexy style, the collection will range in price from $24.90 to $69.90 and feature pieces that are created with an ultra lush fabric that brings comfort and style together like never before.

Building on the success of her G by Giuliana collection for HSN, Giuliana Rancic will be adding denim to her line when she appears on HSN on February 26. In addition, she will be launching Off-Air by Giuliana, an exclusive line of casual wear inspired by favorite pieces that she wears off camera when she is not walking the red carpet.

On March 25, celebrity stylist, June Ambrose, returns with gorgeous new additions to her June by June Ambrose collection for HSN that will brighten up anyone’s wardrobe with sophistication and style. Three days later on March 28 media icon Wendy Williams will make her HSN debut with the Wendy Williams collection, a line of modern, chic, figure-flattering apparel that is versatile for every occasion.

Not only does “The Fashion Edit” feature new styles from top HSN designers like Iman, Steve Madden, Liz Lange, Hal Rubenstein, Vince Camuto and Christos; but the series boasts exciting new beauty launches as well from Jay Manuel, Elizabeth Arden, Wei East, Martino Cartier, BECCA, Christie Brinkley , Dr. Brandt and exclusives from Benefit and Lancôme. Exquisite fashion jewelry collections from Iris Apfel, RJ Graziano, Roberto by RFM, Jean Dousset, Melissa Gorga & King Baby, celebrity stylist Crystal Streets and Ranjana Khan will provide customers the perfect finishing touch to their new spring look.

“The Fashion Edit” fashion series is now underway with a special preview available on HSN’s digital platforms (online and mobile), followed by an on-air “first look” on February 12 featuring Serena Williams and Tiana B. Later in the month, Giuliana Rancic, and Lisa Kline will join Diane Gilman, Marla Wynne, Emma Fox and Snob Essentials’ own Tina Craig for the official series kick-off February 22-26.

For more show dates, times and to shop the special preview of the spring fashion collection at HSN now, visit hsn.com and join the conversation @HSN on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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February 18, 2015

January beauty box winner is…

Our lucky “It’s a Glam Thing” January Beauty Box winner is Carolyn D. from Coral Springs, FL!

Thanks to everyone for entering this daily entry give-away. We hope to see more & more entries for gifts from these and other generous companies in the months to come.

January Giveaway

January Giveaway

January “It’s a Glam Thing” Beauty Box sponsors include:

MIYU Beauty Tea Quartet
Bittersweet Bracelet
Dove Oil Therapy Hair Care
Hot Designs Nail Art Pens
Norvell Spray Tan
Good Earth Lemongrass Balm
Vertere Skin Care
Apothederm Acne CLarifying Serum
Athena 7 Minute Lift
Be a Bombshell Eye Shadow

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