July 30, 2018

Wild Spirit New Fragrance line from the founders of Raw Spirit

Wild Spirit,  a new fragrance line launched online at wildspiritfragrances.com  in  ​June and in Walmart in mid July, is a fragrance brand with real ingredients at real prices that celebrates individuality. Wild Spirit products are vegan, contain natural essential oils and are free from parabens, sulphates and dyes. Wild Spirit is cruelty free and proudly formulated in the USA.

 

Wild Spirit Fragrances

Wild Spirit Fragrances

 

Wild Spirit, inspired by sister brand Raw Spirit, was created by New York-based co-founders, fragrance designer and CEO Joyce Laniganand and renowned fashion photographer Russell James.

The fragrance collection consists of four scents, “Spring Jasmine”, “Driftwood”, “Chill” and “First Snow,” each embodying distinct personalities designed to resonate and connect with a specific consumer.  Each seasonal name possesses a double-connotation. Some might say the Spring Jasmine girl resembles the season of Spring, perky, energetic and upbeat.

The First Snow girl is resilient and cool like the season of winter. But that’s not to say that one doesn’t prefer a little bit of chill in the hot days of summer!

Each bottle features unique female influencers of diverse ethnicities. Shot by Russell James in natural backdrops, each fragrance shines a light on the Wild Spirit of individual personalities.

The influencers featured are IMG models

Ashley Moore (@ashley_moore)

Victoria Germyn (@victoriagermyn)

Laura James (@jameslaura)

and

Eva Adams (@mevadams).

The press release tells us, “The consumer is seen as demographic ages ranging from 16-45, because age isn’t our focus, but her personality and outlook on life. The scents were designed to be combined, layer, mix and match to create your own unique scent that embodies personality, mood, occasion and aspirations.”

“As a fragrance designer and a consumer, I realized that there was a white space for affordable luxury fragrances. We want to encourage the wearer to experiment with scent and to embrace their own unique self, allow their ‘wild spirit’ to shine through,” says Joyce Lanigan.

Laura Buntain, senior buyer tells us, “Walmart is a destination for Beauty, and we know their  more than 140 million shoppers a week are going to love WILD SPIRIT. We are in constant pursuit of the best assortment of our items for our beauty customers, and today more than ever, that  includes naturally-inspired, clean products that are both on-trend and affordable.”

“We are beyond thrilled to bring our customers this line of eco-conscious, luxurious fragrances at an incredible value.”

Scent details are:

“Spring Jasmine” – Put a spring in your step. Sassy, Cheeky & Cute. Inspired by a petally, white floral creation highlighted by a dominant creamy jasmine signature and enhanced with specialty tea notes.

“Driftwood” – Fresh & Airy.  Alluring, Trend-setting & Original. Fallen trees, sundrenched and salted, on a white sand beach surrounded by lush vegetation and tropical florals.

“Chill” – Delicious and Tranquil. Spontaneous, Free-Spirit & Bohemian. Inspired by the warm, creamy woods that are contrasted with fresh, airy accents to reflect the radiance of a golden beach sunset on a crisp day.

“First Snow” – Crisp & Cool. Empowered & Fierce. Inspired by a unique contrast of crisp aromatic notes and black pepper combined with a rick smoldering woody effect, highlighted with signature Bushman Candle.

“We aim to be straightforward, authentic and relatable and a little cheeky. We don’t talk at our girl but instead we are in an ongoing conversation with her. We want to engage, interact and advise by creating a trusted bond and relationship instead of coming off preachy or pushy.”  adds Creator, Joyce Lanigan.

 

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July 1, 2018

National Kissing Day is July 6! Have You Tried Hard Candy’s New Plumping Serum Volumizing Lip Gloss?

Hard Candy’s Plumping Serum Volumizing Lip Gloss

Hard Candy’s Plumping Serum Volumizing Lip Gloss

 

National Kissing Day is July 6. Hard Candy’s NEW Plumping Serum is just what you need to prepare for #NationalKissingDay. The volumizing lip gloss  keeps your lips shiny, glossy, and plump all day.

Hard Candy’s Plumping Serum Volumizing Lip Gloss, $6

  • Outrageously shiny, volumizing, hydrating lip gloss
  • Formulated with Hard Candy’s exclusive Plumping Serum System
  • Delivers hyaluronic acid to plump skin and quickly minimize the appearance of fine lines while fruit extracts add hydrating volume
  • Can be worn alone or on top of your Hard Candy lipstick for more intense color
  • Available in 24 shades

Hard Candy’s Plumping Serum Volumizing Lip Gloss is available at Walmart and Walmart.com 

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March 27, 2018

Foxy Lady – New Hard Candy Marbleized Baked Powder

Channel your inner fox with the NEW Hard Candy Fox in a Box Scented Marbleized Baked Powder!  Achieve that sheer, healthy, natural glow with the finely milled mica pigments, complete with a brush for easy blending and application.  The desired scent is just a scratch and sniff away on the outer sticker.  So go ahead and unleash the fox from within with these custom blended shades inspired by different moods and personalities.

Hard Candy Fox in a Box Scented Marbleized Baked Powder, $7
A smooth, baked formula that delivers multi dimensional yet sheer, buildable colors to offer and healthy and natural glow
To apply, swipe a powder brush into the pan and blend into the skin

The Hard Fox in A Box Scented Marbleized Baked Powder are available at Walmart and Walmart.com

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March 12, 2018

SALLY HANSEN’S NEW INSTA-DRI NAIL COLOR

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Formula gives you instantly beautiful nails! The newly upgraded 3-in-1 formula with built in base and top coat, boasts an updated bottle, a revamped formula and really nice shade additions. With Insta-Dri, you can get an extra day of wear and up to 33% more chip resistance.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® Nail Color "Buff and Tumble"

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® Nail Color

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® Nail Color’s newly upgraded 3-in-1 formula with built-in base and top coat offers shiny, extended wear in a single step. The new Insta-Dri is housed in an updated bottle with a  new logo and comes complete with color-matched caps for easy shade choice.  The revamped formula delivers an extra day of wear and chip resistance. Up to or almost 3x as many consumers preferred the new formula versus the former.

Insta-Dri’s brush covers in one stroke. One stroke, one coat, and you’re done. The fresh updated shade palette co-created by Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole features gorgeous new hues that dry in 60 seconds, all in a single coat.

Insta-Dri is full coverage, offers longer lasting results and is streak-free. From soft, subtle neutrals to bright tones that pop, here are the latest vibrant shades to join the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri range.

Muted And Modern NEW shades are Champagne Supernova, White On Time, Taupe To Go, Buff And Tumble, Petal To The Metal, Silver Stallion, Heather Hustle, Thyme Is Money (Pictured above: Buff and Tumble)

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March 9, 2018

Hard Candy Be Bold Glitter Mascara

Hard Candy was founded in 1995. The company’s first product was nail polish.  I believe I was one of the first to buy a bottle! Fast forward to 2009, Hard Candy announced a partnership with Wal-Mart making it available to the mass market.

Hard Candy Stroke of Gorgeous Be Bold Glitter Mascara is a new offering. The mascaras come in  intense opaque shades that last colorfully for long time wear. They are available in 10 shades and come with a great quality mascara brush. They are only $5!

We will have some photos for you soon of the mascara in action on one of our beautiful models beautiful eyes.

Suggested use: Apply only to lower lashes for a POP of color or layer it over your regular mascara.

Our model and I love Marilyn Monroe and we thought the packaging looked great laying on this photo at our office.

Available at Walmart and Walmart.com . Stay tuned for more!

Hard Candy Be Bold Glitter Mascara

Hard Candy Stroke of Gorgeous Be Bold Mascara Glitter Colored Mascara

 

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November 2, 2016

So Pink by Gap

So Pink by Gap

So Pink by Gap

So Pink Eau De Toilette Natural Spray Vaporisateur by Gap- I Love it! I sprayed just a bit on and I could pick up the citrus note right away. I especially love citrus scents for this time of the year. My Fall Cornucopia decorative fruit basket is filled with grapefruit, oranges, clementines and pummelos.

There is a flowery scent there too. Lilly I guessed and I was right. I found the description at walmart.com and it mentions sweet pea and musk scents also. It’s $32.99 there with free shipping.

I love that the spray is a well regulated fine mist. I mist it on my body, just about everywhere and a quick mist to my hair. I also mist my clothes the night before I wear them. I always feel like a kid when I sometimes spray the mist and walk right thorough it after a shower!

So Pink comes in a simple but classy pink and white box (pictured). The formula seems to be tinted with pink which reflects through the bottle so it displays wonderfully.

I have been having fun with layering scents lately. I layered So Pink by Gap over a Bath & Body Works Fine Mist of Golden Magnolia Sun and the combo smelled great.

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June 18, 2015

Last minute Father’s Day gifts

Searching for that last minute gift for the man in your life to truly complete his Father’s Day? Treat him with the gift of a new scent this year. No matter his preference, we have the perfect last minute solutions to ensure you are top of his list!

Say thank you to the man who’s been on your team from the start with Stetson Original! Since 1982, Stetson cologne has exemplified a proud heritage of strength and masculinity. A chypre woody fragrance, the scent opens with a blend of zest lemon and bergamot, enveloped in a dewy citrus. At the heart of the fragrance is a blend of sophisticated wild rose, cyclamen, Lily of the Valley and intoxicating florals. The scent closes with musk, moss, and balsam, complemented with warm woods and golden amber ($17; Walmart stores nationwide).

Stetson

Stetson

Enrique Iglesias Adrenaline brings out the excitement in any man! Driven by what makes his heart beat stronger, this fragrance represents Enrique’s search for more excitement, pleasure and freedom. Adrenaline opens with a luminous mix of sparkling mandarin and zesty cedrat touched with a green hint of violet leaves. Next, a spicy, earthy blend of black pepper and saffron is lifted by the floral-fruity aroma of pomarose. At the base, warm and leathey notes of cedarwood, roasted tonka and suede add a suave refinement. ($24, drugstores)

Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Iglesias

For an exciting twist, GUESS Night features notes of hot pepper, grapefruit and cedar wood to create a masculine, woody scent full of adrenaline and adventure. Wear it for an instant boost of confidence that owns the night ($65; Mass retailers).

Guess Night

Guess Night

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February 25, 2015

Oiling it up with V05

If there is one thing I can’t express enough is the importance of hair care. Hair, just like our skin, plays a big role in our overall health and appearance. As a stylist I understand it can be hard to get to the salon as often as we would like so I have a solution that will help in between salon visits.

V05

V05

V05 Hot Oil Therapy is a product I recommend for those last minute treatments. The beauty of the V05 treatment is it only takes 1 minute. That’s right 1 MINUTE!!! Only thing, just make sure you do not over go one minute. (be sure to always read the instructions) This is a treatment that will help restore brittle, dry over processed hair in just one use. Just like the oils in our skin, hair has natural oils but in times need a little added boost. Another plus side with the V05 Hot Oil Therapy is it will add incredible shine and manage those pesky split ends.

Ever wonder what V05 stands for? I just found out that V05 stands for 5 essential vitamins.

So if you need that one minute to yourself, do something you will love with V05 Hot Oil Therapy treatment. Check out www.V05haircare.com to find were you can get your own.

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February 9, 2015

Get the look: Mary J. Blige at the Grammys

Mary J Blige, the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” rocked it out with Sam Smith last night at the 57th Grammy Awards, but it was her Rock Star Pompadour that was all the buzz. Celebrity hairstylist, Larry Sims, was the man responsible for this sleek silhouette

Mary J Blige Performer and Grammy Nominee for Best Dance Recording

Mary J Blige
Performer and Grammy Nominee for
Best Dance Recording

Look: Rock Star Pompadour

1. Apply Smooth ‘N Shine Silk Style Foaming Wrap Lotion to clean, toweled dry hair and establish a strong side part over the right eyebrow.

2. Blow dry entire head and evenly distribute a dime size of Smooth ‘N Shine Silk ‘N Sleek Styling Heat Protect Straighten Polisher from root to tip for added protection and shine.

3. Flat iron whole head and use a large barrel curling iron, moving away from the face, to create volume at the crown.

4. After volume is achieved, take a large tooth bone comb and sculpt hair with a workable, light hold hairspray.

5. For that added Red Carpet shine, mist the Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Repair Spray-On Polisher to finish the look

Smooth ‘N Shine Silk Style Foaming Wrap Lotion ($3.99; Wal-mart/Target) A quick drying formula provides added protection when using heat styling tools and gives hair a natural hold with body, movement and shine, ideal for wrapping. This foaming liquid gives hair a smooth finish and manageable, lasting hold leaving hair healthy, shiny and heat-protected.

Smooth ‘N Shine Silk ‘N Sleek Styling Heat Protect Straighten Polisher ($4.99; Wal-mart/Target) A heat protecting polish formulated with silk amino acids and essential exotic oils. Designed to seal in moisture and protect hair from heat styling tools. Heat activated polymers and exotic oils provide extra smoothing benefits to hair, seal in moisture and protect hair from heat damage. Instantly smoothes straight styles while providing radiant shine.

Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Repair Spray-On Hair Polisher ($4.99; Wal-mart/Target) A light-weight spray-on hair polisher that instantly creates a shiny, glossy and smooth finished style. The advanced polishing formula instantly creates intense shine while it detangles and smoothes frizzies, split-ends and fly-aways. Conditions damaged hair to help prevent future breakage.

These products and more can be found at your local Walmart and Target stores

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December 2, 2014

Its just that Simple

Ever since I was a teenager I have tried every known skincare and at home remedy to help clear my acne and not cause my sensitive skin to break out. Some have worked and I still use to this day but none work as well as my Simple Skincare! After discovering Simple I could not believe how much money I had spent on all these different cleansers, moisturizers and facial wipes when Simple was so affordable and could be found in my local drugstore. Sometimes the best thing for us does not have to cost $100s of dollars.

Simple Skincare

Simple Skincare

With Simple’s Facial Wash, Replenishing Moisturizer and Cleansing Wipes, my skin has never been better. There is always something for every skin type. Simple is made with no added fragrances, no parabens and has no chemicals. Simple Facial Wash removes all traces of makeup, and daily debris while the moisturizer makes my skin feel like new. Now at times I have come home from work and not wanted to wash my face, that’s where the cleansing wipes come in. With one swipe its like washing my face. Again all traces of makeup and debris is gone and also removes waterproof mascara.

Simple Cleansing Wipes

Simple Cleansing Wipes

I am happy to add to my Simple Skincare routine. For more info on Simple and where you yourself can find it visit www.simpleskincare.com

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