March 20, 2019

NATIONAL FRAGRANCE DAY MUST-HAVES

NATIONAL FRAGRANCE DAY MUST-HAVES

Celebrate National Fragrance Day on March 21st with one the beautiful fragrances from the Author of Perfumes since 1981 – Goutal Paris

Eau d’Hadrien EDP ($127 1.7oz / $202 3.4oz, us.goutalparis.com). The first fragrance from the legendary house of Annick Goutal, conveys the fiery sun and the brilliant light of Tuscany add to the charm of the cypress-lined terraces. The hottest hour of the day is the best time to sink into the soft shade of the lemon trees and reread a few passages from Memoirs of Hadrian.

Notes:Sicilian Lemon, Citron, Grapefruit, Green Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang, Cypress, Bergamot

EAU D'HADRIEN

Bois d’Hadrien EDP ($127 1.7oz / $202 3.4oz, us.goutalparis.com)
Annick Goutal’s daughter, Camille, envisioned the sky of a Tuscan sunset when creating this perfume. The blend of cedar, Siberian pine, fir balsam, incense, and musk will take you straight to Italy.
Notes: Cedar, Siberian Pine, Fir Balsam, Incense, Musk

BOIS D'HADRIEN

 

Petite Cherie EDP ($127 1.7oz / $202 3.4oz , us.goutalparis.com)
This fragrance represents an enchanted garden, where a pear tree blossoms beside a blooming rose bush. Not fully woman, not fully child, Petite Chérie picks a pear from the tree and discovers the tenderness of a kiss between flower and fruit. A fragrance to embrace.
Notes: Pear, Peach, Musky Rose, Freshly Cut Grass, Vanilla

PETITE CHÉRIE

Rose Pompon EDP ($116 1.7oz / $170 3.4oz , us.goutalparis.com)
As you stroll down Rue des Rosiers in Paris, you can feel the vibrant, sparkling atmosphere along the cobblestone street, punctuated with the laughter from café terraces and snippets of shopkeepers’ conversations. In the spring, the climbing rose bushes flower in clusters. The wind stirs their pompom blossoms and swirls their refreshing scent with the sweet, tangy smell of pastries.
Notes:Bulgarian Rose Essence, Taïf Rose, Peony, Blackcurrent, Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Woody Cedar, Patchouli, White Musks

ROSE POMPON EDT

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March 20, 2019

Garnier Brand Launches New Signature Tagline – By Garnier

Garnier Brand Launches New Signature Tagline – By Garnier, Naturally – And Commits To 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Waste For #1 Selling Fructis Sleek & Shine Bottle For Shampoo & Conditioner Packaging By End Of Year

To Herald the News and Celebrate Earth Month, Garnier Kicks Off Mobile Green House Tour with Key Retailers

 

GARNIER

Garnier proudly announces the launch of a new signature tagline – By Garnier, Naturally – to serve as a stamp of the brand’s commitment to sustainability and a guarantor of its century of experience in ingredient-focused hair care, color, and skincare formulated with naturally-inspired ingredients. With this new signature launch, Garnier pledges to continue to introduce measures to reduce plastic usage by committing to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) waste for shampoo, conditioner, and leave in conditioner bottles in its #1 selling hair care collection – Fructis Sleek & Shine – by the end of 2019. Presently, Garnier Fructis hair care products are produced in a zero waste facility and the current packaging contains 50% post-consumer recycled waste, and the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine formula uses sustainably sourced Argan Oil from Southwest Morocco.

To herald the brand’s news, Garnier is launching an education-based mobile Greenhouse Tour in select retail locations across the United States this spring. Inclusive of sampling, coupons, live product and recycling demonstrations, and interactive ingredient experiences, guests to the Greenhouse Tour will experience the world of By Garnier, Naturally.  The tour launched on Sunday, March 17 at CVS on 5748 SW 40th Street in South Beach, Miami and will end on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, at 10 Hudson Yards in New York City. In total, the Greenhouse will visit 22 locations at six retailers. Stops include:

  • March 17: Miami, Florida (CVS: 5748 SW 40th Street, South Miami, FL 33155)
  • March 18: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (CVS: 1 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301)
  • March 21: Camp Hill, Pennsylvania (Rite Aid Headquarters: 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA, 17011)
  • March 24: Cedar Knolls, New Jersey (ShopRite: 178 Hanover Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927_
  • March 25: Jamesburg, New Jersey (Wakefern Headquarters: 355 Davidson Mill Rd Jamesburg, NJ 08831)
  • March 26: Edison, New Jersey (Rite Aid: 10 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ 08820)
  • March 27: Stamford, Connecticut (CVS: 66 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06905)
  • March 28: Woonsocket, Rhode Island (CVS Headquarters: 1 CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895)
  • April 2: Grand Rapids, Michigan (Meijer: 5531 28th St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 and 1997 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
  • April 3: Grand Rapids, Michigan and Grandville, Michigan (Meijer: 315 Wilson Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49544 and 3434 Century Center St SW, Grandville, MI 49418)
  • April 8: Austin, Texas (University of Texas, Austin: 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751 and 1801 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78723)
  • April 9: San Marcos, Texas and Schertz, Texas (HEB: 641 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 and 17460 IH 35 N, Schertz, TX 78154)
  • April 10: San Antonio, Texas (HEB: 20935 US Hwy. 281 N San Antonio, TX 78258)
  • April 12: Bentonville, Arkansas (Walmart: 406 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712)
  • April 13: Rogers, Arkansas (Walmart: 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd, Rogers, AR 72758)
  • April 19: Secaucus, New Jersey (Walmart: 400 Park Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094)
  • April 20: Valley Stream, New York (Walmart: 77 Green Acres Rd S, Valley Stream, NY 11581)
  • April 22: New York City, New York (L’Oréal USA Headquarters: 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001)

“Garnier’s mission is to develop beauty products that are both good for you and good for the planet,” says Anncy Rowe, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Garnier. “The announcement of our new signature, 100% PCR initiative for Fructis Sleek & Shine and the Greenhouse Tour serves as a commitment to our customers that we continue to aspire to bring the highest quality, most efficacious naturally-inspired formulas in the most sustainable quality packaging to the masses at a price point that’s attainable.”

With the insight that nearly half of Americans do not recycle their beauty and personal care products, accounting for 1/3 of all landfill waste, Garnier has been working with TerraCycle since 2011 to educate people on how to recycle responsibly.  Since the partnership inception, the brand has diverted over 11.7 million empties from landfills, providing a comprehensive solution to personal care and beauty packaging waste with its free recycling program for hair care, skin care, and cosmetic product empties. These empties have been upcycled into materials such as raised garden beds, benches, and picnic tables to build 13 parks, gardens and community spaces nationwide.  To kickoff the Greenhouse Tour, Garnier built a garden at the University of Miami on March 17, and will help beautify a garden in New York City in recognition of Earth Day on April 22.  The Greenhouse Tour is another opportunity to encourage reducing personal waste, as guests are invited to bring their beauty empties to the designated TerraCycle bin at the Garnier Greenhouse for recycling.

For more information, please visit: https://www.garnierusa.com/about-garnier/beauty-responsibly/garnier-sustainability or @GarnierUSA.

About Garnier
Garnier, a L’Oréal USA brand, was developed in 1904 in France by hair care expert Alfred Amour Garnier and is now present in more than 65 countries worldwide. Following the launch of Garnier in the United States in 1999 with Nutrisse hair color, the brand has continued to develop beauty products with a keen awareness of its responsibility to you and the planet. The entire collection of Garnier brands available in the U.S. includes Nutrisse, Fructis hair care and Fructis Style, Olia hair color, Color Sensation hair color, SkinActive and Whole Blends hair care. For more information visit www.garnierusa.com or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Snapchat @GarnierUSA.

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March 20, 2019

South of France All-Natural Soaps For Mother’s Day or Any Day

 

South of France

This Mother’s Day or any day when Mom deserves a little pampering, let her indulge in a journey of the senses with South of France all-natural soaps (www.southoffrancebodycare.com). They’re kettle-cooked in small batches using a traditional Marseille triple-milled recipe to create a creamy lather that leaves skin soft and moisturized. And she can choose from one of 14 transporting scents including almond gourmande, blooming jasmine, climbing wild rose, lavender fields, lemon verbena, lush gardenia or mediterranean fig. All South of France liquid and bar soaps are free of synthetic foaming agents like sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, as well as glutens, EDTA, parabens, and phthalates. They’re available at retailers nationwide.

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March 20, 2019

‘Devious Maids’ star Edy Ganem Wears Isabelle Grace Jewelry

Ladies sure love their jewelry and they will surely love the pieces from Isabelle Grace Jewelry that ‘Devious Maids’ star Edy Ganem was recently spotted sporting in style! Edy joins the likes of Katherine Heigl, Lindsay Price and Allyson Hannigan in being devoted fans of Isabelle Grace Jewelry.

 

‘Devious Maids’ star Edy Ganem

‘Devious Maids’ star Edy Ganem

 

 

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March 12, 2019

Unexpected Expenses Popping Up – A Car Title Loan May Help

girl in car

 

No one can control when an unexpected expense will pop up. If your home needs urgent repairs or you have medical bills to pay, you could need cash before your next payday. If you need cash in a hurry and you own a vehicle, you might be in luck.

A secured loan using your vehicle as collateral is one of the easiest ways to get cash in your hand without any delay. Lenders are much more likely to approve a loan when their risk is reduced, and are more flexible on terms and interest rates as well.

Applying for a car equity loan couldn’t be easier. If you own your vehicle, your lender will take the Blue Book value of your car, the year and the condition into consideration when deciding on a loan amount. It’s not unusual to be approved for up to $20,000. The benefits of applying for a car title loan can make all the difference when you are searching for a borrowing solution.

Fast & Easy

Unlike traditional loans that can take several days to process, a car equity loan approval can get you cash the same day. Your application will cover only the basics as the lender’s interest will primarily be on the vehicle that you will be using as collateral. Talk to a lender today about how much you may qualify to borrow and fill out an application.

Bad or No Credit Solution

If you need money fast but anticipate having approval issues because of unestablished or poor credit, a car equity loan is the solution for you. Secured loans rarely require a credit check and can be an excellent way to establish a new credit history. Leave your past behind and work on building up your good credit with a secured car equity loan.

Keep Your Car

As long as you continue to make regular payments on your car equity loan, you can keep and drive your own vehicle. You only forfeit your car if you fail to meet the repayment schedule that you have agreed to. You won’t have to worry about how you are going to get to work or around town and you can still take money home with you on the same day you apply.

Save Money

Apart from the convenience, there are very few advantages to payday loans when you need money before your next paycheck. Ridiculously inflated interest rates, fees and penalties can add up quickly with unsecured or payday loans, and should be avoided whenever possible. With a secured car equity loan you can expect much lower rates and more flexible payment terms than you are likely to get from a traditional lender.

Flexible Repayment

With a bank loan you will nearly always face penalties for early repayment that can affect how fast you pay down your debt. The lending institutions want to keep you paying out as long as they can to collect on compound interest. With a secured car equity loan your payment agreement can be as flexible as you need it to be, as the lender is taking very little risk in their investment.

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March 12, 2019

7 Glamorous Fashion Staples for Every Occasion


Every stylish woman knows that staying on trend doesn’t have to be expensive if you invest in high-quality staple items. You need to find a few key pieces of clothing and accessories which will not only stand the test of time but also give you the versatility needed for a variety of occasions. While fashion, by its very nature, is a continually moving beast, there are certain wardrobe items which somehow never get old. Below are seven wardrobe staples which you can rely on time and time again to come to your rescue when you need that magic combination of glamour, sophistication, and simplicity.

     1.   The Little Black Dress

Maybe this is an obvious item to start with, but the LBD has stood the test of time when it comes to versatility and glamour with the potential for a sexy edge when needed. You can play with the LBD like a blank canvas, dressing it up with jewelry and heels or pairing it with flats and a cardigan for the daytime or a fitted blazer for work. Accessories of any color will bring it to life and, with the right fit for your shape, can make you feel like a million dollars.

     2. The Perfect Pair of Jeans

It seems that different styles of denim jeans are on rotation when it comes to what’s in fashion, but it’s highly likely you know which style of jeans compliments your figure best. Straight, flared, skinny, wide-leg high-waist; whatever makes you look and feel amazing. Your top, shoes, and accessories will take care of the color and finishing touches, but the jeans hold the show together.

     3.  A Sassy Midi Skirt

Some women stay away from skirts, but the truth is that a midi skirt with some flow and movement can flatter just about anyone’s shape and style. Again, this item can be paired with flats or heels depending on the occasion, and your choice of patterns and colors is endless.

     4.  A Statement Piece of Jewelry

Even a pair of jeans and a plain tee can be quickly transformed into a chic cocktail outfit with the right piece of jewelry. Whether it’s a necklace, earrings or a bracelet, sparkle, color and shine lifts even the most conservative of outfits to the next level, especially when you’re in a hurry to catch that cab!

 

     5.  The Classic Coat

Why cover a stunning outfit with an average coat? No one wants to uncomfortable when they’re out, but that’s no reason to compromise on fashion. Invest in a sophisticated all-rounder from a duffle coat womens’ retailer in a color to suit any outfit’s palette.

    6.  A Sexy Ankle Boot

Heeled ankle boots are the perfect way to get a little height and glamour while still maintaining that smart, practical edge so you can get the day done! You can wear these boots with dresses, jeans or a pantsuit.

     7.  A Chic (and Versatile) Bag

The ultimate staple for every woman is the all-important bag. This is somewhere you might need to invest in a few options to cover all eventualities, e.g., a small, medium and a large so that you can choose the right one for your load that day. Keep the design and colors neutral, and you’re ready for anything.

 

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March 12, 2019

LARA FASHION 2019 Spring Summer

LARA FASHION 2019 Spring/Summer women’s clothing collection is definitely worth looking at.  LARA FASHION has so much to offer in such a pretty variety. Just imagine your fashion potential with LARA. We have and here are some of the pieces we love!

 

Lara Fashion

Lara Fashion

Lara Fashion

 

The LARA past seasons collections also feature some of our favorites like the 2018 Fall/Winter  Long Sleeve Animal Print Blouse.

Check out their online Shop Locator for a shop near you that carries these fashion favorites.

Follow LARA FASHION on Instagram 

On the Instagram page, we found this fabulous Spring Time blouse. Love!

 

LARA Spring Fashion

 

About LARA FASHION (Taken from LARA FASHION US):

Established in 2002, LARA Fashion is a wholesale brand that is proudly carried in over 2000 retailers across the world. We’re also proud to boast that more than 75% of our distribution network is small to medium sized businesses. When you shop our brand, you are supporting a network of dreamers, go getters and boutique owners.

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March 12, 2019

Bathing Suits That Have You Dreaming of Warmer Weather

The Best Bathing Suits! With Ochie Swim you can check off all your warm weather vacay essentials in one place. Teenie bikini, check! Sexy little dress for poolside dining, check! Playful romper, check! Ochie Swim has it all.

 

This beautiful line gets its inspiration from the Caribbean’s warm breezes, soft sand and ever so blue waters. We’ll take one of each, please.

 

Warm Weather Faves by Ochie Swim:

The Olivia – this stunning bandeau style one-piece features open sleeves with feminine string ties that can be tied on top, on your shoulders or on the side. It’s lace-up back and “cheeky” style back makes this suit as gorgeous coming as going.

 

The Farrah – this bralette-style bikini top with a V detail goes beautifully with the corresponding full-coverage Farrah bottom or the Donna style which features a “cheeky” bottom.

 

The Bo – with a fixed bow on the front and metal clasp closure this beautiful bikini top can also be worn with its removable halter neck strap. It’s designed to be worn with its corresponding Bo bottom which features on-trend tie sides or with the “cheeky” bottomed Donna. Gorgeous either way!

 

Ochie Swim

 

About Ochie Swim: Founder Hana Lloyd didn’t set out to be a designer/business owner. She traveled the world as an airline captain before starting Ochie Swim. Born in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad, Lloyd’s Caribbean influence comes through in Ochie Swim’s gorgeous colors and patterns. Ochie Swim has been featured in Cosmo and Elle. This rapidly growing brand is fast becoming a fan favorite.

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March 12, 2019

Swedish Watch Brand Gyllen Empowers Women Through Infinity

Swedish Watch Brand Gyllen Empowers Women Through Infinity

Swedish Watch Brand Gyllen

 

Newly launched Swedish brand GYLLEN is selling Swiss watches for women that not only serve as a timepiece but also act as a visual reminder to life’s endless possibilities. Intrigued? This already much buzzed about brand is offering even the pickiest of buyers ultralight, modern, affordable pieces which truly compliment any outfit. All watches have Swiss movement, unscratchable sapphire crystal glass, 50M water resistance and are plated in real 24K 99.9% purity gold, shiny white gold and rose gold colour.

 

Julyana Otelinger, who previously worked with the #1 lighting designer in the world Ingo Maurer, joined forces with her partner Richard Gyllenbern to disrupt the watch industry by selling value through emotions and feelings. The duo is targeting women who want to buy a watch not only because of its quality and aesthetic design but more so because they feel a strong connection with the brand message and infinity sign on the watch.

 

The brand’s core message is already hitting hard with buyers. One Australian girl with cancer reminds herself to keep fighting, one Swedish girl with Cervical Dystonia is reminded about acceptance, while another Belgian girl who lost her daughter is reminded about balance and to appreciate the small things in life.

 

All these ladies are sharing their stories on the brand’s website which serves to empower other women to stay strong, keep fighting and to be reminded that regardless of what you do, have done or will do, everything is possible.

 

All watches have gone through rigorous quality controls to meet the standards of true affordable feminine luxury with prices less than $199.

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March 8, 2019

“ Goldfaden MD For Her ” launch of a limited-edition

We wanted to share with you the launch of a limited-edition collaboration celebrating the intersection of beauty, strength, and passion in honor of International Women’s Day, entitled “Goldfaden MD For Her.” The campaign, along with a limited-edition bundle set, launches on March 8th and highlights a strong, inspiring, diverse cast of female founders who have perfectly melded passion with beauty, wellness, and technology to create enviable careers that have sparked change, inclusion, and empowerment for women.

Goldfadden MD

 

Since its inception in 1911, International Women’s Day has stood for celebrating women and our many achievements across the social, economic, cultural and political sectors. Goldfaden MD, the family-founded and female-run luxury skincare brand that merges dermatologist-backed treatments with the power of plants, gives a meaningful nod to this moment with its own campaign, as the brand has always strived to create a safe space for females (and others) to inspire and be inspired.

 

The Goldfaden MD for Her campaign features Sasha Plavsic, founder of Ilia Beauty; Elissa Goodman, holistic nutritionist & cleanse expert, bestselling author of “Cancer Hacks;” Lauren Kleban, founder of LEKfit; Rachel Temko, founder of Whimsy + Row; Brittany Vest, health and wellness blogger;  Caitlin Engel, culture marketing at Clear As Day; and Puno Dostres, founder of PeopleMap, ilovecreatives, and Made with Map. Each woman highlights holistic woman-to-woman advice, daily mantras, and their inspirations, opening up in a relevant and meaningful way that sparks connection and power.

 

The Goldfaden MD For Her also features a limited-edition bundle set, exclusively available at goldfadenmd.com through March 31st and features the best-selling iconic Doctor’s Scrub and a travel-sized Pure Start. The limited-edition set retails for $75 and is designed to help give your skin the best glow on the outside, while your natural beauty shines through from the inside.

 

 

 

 

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