Archives for March 2014

March 13, 2014

Dress your Nails this St. Patrick’s Day with Tips from Red Carpet Manicure

St. Patrick’s Day is finally here and Red Carpet Manicure has just what you need to get in the spirit! Red Carpet Manicure has provided us with a step-by-step tutorials from  Nail Technician, Candace Szpeich for St. Patrick Day nail art looks, using both gel and nail lacquer polishes. HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY!!

Red Carpet Manicure

Red Carpet Manicure

Leprechaun Belt (GEL)

  1. First, apply Prep and Structure. Then cure under the LED light.
  2. Apply 2 to 3 coats of “Emmy-rald Winner” curing after each coat.
  3. Using a striper brush, apply a thick line of “Black Stretch Limo” across the lower half of the nail and cure.
  4. Add a belt (square) over the middle of the black line using “I Am So Honored” and cure.
  5. Last, apply Brilliance and cure.

 

Red Carpet Manicure

Red Carpet Manicure

Pot O’Gold (LACQUER)

  1. First, apply one coat of Clingy Base Coat.
  2. Next, apply 2 coats of “My Lucky Charm.”
  3. Paint a black pot on the bottom right of nail using the nail lacquer version of “”Black Stretch Limo.”
  4. Then, using a striper brush, paint a rainbow using your favorite RCM nail lacquer shades such as orange “Flirt Alert,” royal blue “RSVP,” purple “9 Inch Heels,” red “Red Carpet Exclusive,” lavender “Romantic Comedy,” or a metallic rose gold “Mink Coat.”
  5. Add gold glitter pieces from RCM’s “Gems and Jewels – Golden Dust” collection to the top of the pot/base of rainbow.
  6. Last, apply one coat of Shine On Top Coat.

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March 13, 2014

It’s so Easy to get a ROUGH BUN

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March, 2013 (New York, NY) – Rough buns have been spotted on the runways (Fall 2014: Diane Von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera), on the red carpets and in the streets, not to mention, it’s a perfect look for a prom or wedding…or to spruce up second/third day hair. Sam Villa, founding partner of the Sam Villa® brand and education artistic director for Redken 5th Avenue, has a simple visual step-by-step any woman can follow to create the look at home: http://www.samvilla.com/how-to/step-by-step/the-rough-bun-hair-tutorial

  • Spray a moderate amount of Redken quick tease 15 throughout hair for added grit and texture.
  • Gather hair together into a high ponytail and secure with a clear elastic.
  • Split ponytail into 3 or 4 sections (depending on density of hair).
  • Use the fine teeth of a Sam Villa Tail Comb to backcomb each section of ponytail.
  • Make sure to place each section in the direction you want it to go to form a circle.
  • Working from the center and outer layer of each section, use the comb to gently smooth the top, making sure not to pull the backcombing out.
  • Roll the first section under and forward to create a barrel curl and secure with a bobby pin.
  • Continue around head, rolling each section to create a circle – make sure to spread each section evenly to cover any unwanted spaces.
  • Finish off with Redken fashion work 12 hairspray.

“A rough bun is a great alternative for those who have layers that can’t quite wrap together smoothly for a polished bun, because it’s very forgiving,” explains Villa.

Other tips and techniques can be found on http://www.samvilla.com/how-to/.

Sam Villa is founding partner of the Sam Villa® brand, Education Artistic Director for Redken 5th Avenue and Stylist Choice Award Winner for Favorite Platform Artist and Educator (2012, 2011 and 2007).  He is the pro that teaches the pros how to do hair.  Check out his new consumer website (www.samvilla.com) for hot tips, tricks and techniques for achieving professional results at home, including professional recommendations for the tools needed to recreate the looks – Sam Villa Signature Series brushes, combs, thermal tools and blow dryers. Facebook: SamVillaBrand; Youtube: SamVillaHair; Twitter: @samvilla; Pinterest: SamVillaHair; Instagram: @SamVillaHair + #SamVillaHowTo.

 

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March 12, 2014

Colleen Rothchild Beauty is Skincare at its Finest

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I recently discovered Colleen Rothchild Beauty, a dynamic new skincare line introduced in January. Colleen Rothchild Beauty has all the qualities I  look for when choosing skincare. Skincare can be tricky because quite often, you don’t see results immediately. I have learned over time that you need weeks and sometimes months before you see results but good skincare is definitely worth the wait. There are certain qualities I look for in skincare products like smell, texture and ingredients and Colleen Rothchild Beauty definitely fits the bill.

Colleen Rothchild, the creator of Colleen Rothchild Beauty is  known for her extraordinary skincare developed for dermatologists, estheticians, upscale boutiques and department stores. Colleen Rothchild has created an exceptional delivery system called Level E3. As she explains, “Level E3 transports and extends the effectiveness and efficiency of every ingredient. In total, It’s a skincare system that’s stunningly simple, yet from a chemistry perspective, incredibly complex.”

“What’s exciting to me, is seeing how my skin care can effect the way women look and feel about themselves.” Colleen Rothchild.    Meet  Colleen Rothchild at: http://vimeo.com/78684106

I am using several of the skincare products in this line and I enjoy everything about it. Radiant Cleansing Balm smells terrific (if my facial cleansers do not smell terrific, I simply can not use them). With just a small amount of cleansing balm massaged into your face, dirt and make-up is dissolved, cleaning pores and leaving your skin looking radiant. Sheer Renewal Cream is a light oil-free moisturizer that is used after cleansing. It is formulated to renew cells, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

For added hydration, Extreme Recovery Cream is a must. This moisturizer can be used over other moisturizing treatments and will help fight the dreaded signs of aging. I apply Extreme Recovery Cream at some point during the day because the cold air right now is drying out my skin and I like to keep my skin hydrated as hydrated as possible throughout the day.

If you like to exfoliate, you will love Dual Enzyme Polish. This polish has fine microspheres which exfoliates to perfection. The fruit enzymes and AHA cocktail give it a fabulous fresh peachy scent, and you already know how I feel about the smell of my skincare and Dual Enzyme Polish smells fabulous.

Don’t forget to detox your face with  the Clarifying Detox Mask. With only 2 or 3 applications a week the key ingredients of charcoal, MicroSilver, Glycolic Acid and Vitamin C works at removing trapped dirt that builds up in your skin. The charcoal acts like a magnet drawing out the impurities from your pores, throughly cleaning your skin. I certainly can not forget about Face Oil N*9. This oil is my secret ingredients for quickly soothing dry skin and cuticles. That right, I have been using Face Oil *9 on my cuticles as well as my face and I love it.. I even carry Face Oil N*9  it in my make-up bag, it’s a serious moisturizer.

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I found the best way to sample Colleen Rothchild Beauty is through the Discovery Collection (shown above). This collection includes a 7 piece kit with all the skincare products I have mentioned above. The Discovery Collection contains everything you need to complete you skincare routine both morning and night, all packed in a convenient travel bag. There is also a savings when purchasing this collection.

The Coleen Rothchild Beauty Discovery Collection Includes, Radiant Cleansing Balm, 30 ml (1 fl oz), 1 Muslin Cleansing Cloth, Dual Enzyme Polish, 15 ml (0.5 fl oz), Clarifying Detox Mask, 15 ml (0.5 fl oz),
Sheer Renewal Cream, 30 ml (1 fl oz), Extreme Recovery Cream, 30 ml (1 fl oz) and Face Oil N°9, 4 ml (0.14 fl oz)

View all the skincare Colleen Rothchild has to offer and purchase your favorite skinecare product at colleenrothschild

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March 11, 2014

Win a Fabulous City Cosmetics Beauty Bag

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Enter to win a Fabulous assortment of cosmetics compliments of “City Cosmetics”. All you have to do is “like” City Cosmetics on Facebook and you will be placed in the drawing to win a City Cosmetics Beauty Bag (Retail Upwards of $200), filled with all of our top-selling products.
The beauty bag will include: City Days Rejuvenation Moisturizer, City Syn Snake Venom Serum, City Views Rapid Repair Eye Cream, and City Lips Advanced Formula Lip Plumper.

check out all of the products at www.citycosmetics.com
You can also enter to win It’s a Glam Thing’s own City Cosmetic Beauty bag at  http://itsaglamthing.com/giveaways/city-cosmetics-beauty-bag/

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March 10, 2014

Hostess with the Thymes Eucalyptus Glycerin Soap!

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While I was visiting a friend in Vermont, her personal touches in the guest bathroom would make you extend your visit.  She arranged an assortment of toiletries such as shampoo, toothpaste, disposable razors, soap and fresh clean finger tip towels in a beautiful basket displayed on the bathroom counter.  As I was getting settled in, I unloaded the toiletries. The soap, Thymes Eucalyptus Glycerin came in a pretty recycle package box.  As soon as I opened it – I loved the scent and could not wait to try it. The texture of the bar was soothing and lathered nicely. The fragrance was invigorating and refreshing without being overpowered by a medicine or perfume smell. Thymes Eucalyptus Glycerin Soap bar is a refreshing way to wash your skin clean with rejuvenate ingredients as eucalyptus, Italian lemon, lime, and petitgrain. It contains pure vegetable glycerin blending with moisturizing jojoba oil, honey, and vitamin E. A clean, fresh, crisp eucalyptus fragrance with notes of lemon, lime, bergamot, lemongrass, rosewood and fir to energize, stimulate and de-stress the senses. Thymes Eucalyptus Glycerin Soap is Paraben free and made in the USA!  Of course I thanked my friend for a wonderful stay by sending her a lovely basket of the Thymes products.  Thymes Eucalyptus Glycerin Soap Bar can be purchase at www.thymes.com with other remarkable Thymes bath & body and home collection products.

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March 8, 2014

Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Makeup

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Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Makeup From eDivv.com Founder Casey Casterline

Let’s face it, buying makeup can get expensive. And the only thing worse than the expense is realizing that you really don’t use certain products very often. With that in mind, Casey Casterline, co-founder of eDivv.com, a popular beauty sample swapping site, offers up some ways to get the most out of the makeup in your daily regimen.

“I live in a small New York City apartment, if I didn’t come up with creative ways to use the products, I wouldn’t have any place to sleep,” says Casterline. The following tips are great ways to use products in a unique fashion or have them pull double-duty.

Mascara Wands

Use as eyebrow brushes or spritz a little hairspray on them and use to tame pesky flyaways.

Foundation

If it doesn’t match your skin tone it may serve perfectly as an eye shadow primer.

Lip Sticks

Have your lipstick pull double-duty as a blush if you realize you’ve run out at the last minute.

Powder Eye Liner

Add a little water to powder eye liner to turn it into a liquid for a different look.

Eye Shadow

Shadows that match your roots can easily be brushed in to hide them if your hair has grown out a bit.

Apply a dark shadow to your eyelashes prior to your mascara to give them a boost in volume.

Plain Lip Balm

Apply around the inside of the eye with your finger to act as a highlighter.

Hairspray

Allow a light mist of hairspray to fall on your face after you’ve applied your makeup to set it for the day.

Eye Cream

Use a hydrating eye cream in the place of lip balm if you run out. It will keep your lips supple and give them a light shine.

 
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March 6, 2014

Gluten Free Almond Peanut Protein Bars

2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp oats
1tbsp coconut shreds
1tbsp honey
21 grams (2 scoops) almond flour
21 grams (2 scoops) protein powder
put the almond flour and protein powder and coconut shreds in a bowl and mix

Scoop peanut butter and honey into large bowl
Microwave mixture until soft and melted
Slowly spoon in almond flour and protein powder to peanut butter/honey mixture until thoroughly combined (add water as needed)
The mixture should be firm enough to press together. If too dry, mix in lukewarm water.
After folding together all the ingredients, mold into balls or squares (your preference).
Press oatmeal on top of bars and sprinkle with coconut shreds.
Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.photo

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March 5, 2014

March 7th and 8th – swing by your local Nordstrom for their first Beauty Trend Event of the season!

• THIS WEEKEND – MARCH 7th and 8th •

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event!

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event!

Swing by your local Nordstrom for their first Beauty Trend Event of the season! Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with their savvy beauty experts and industry insiders. They will share the latest beauty tips and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts).

Admission is free — so don’t miss it!

To RSVP or for special accommodations, simply call or stop by your favorite cosmetics counter, located within Nordstrom.

Join The Fun THIS Weekend At:

Nordstrom Boca Raton
5820 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561.620.5555

Nordstrom Clackamas
11900 SE 82nd Avenue
Happy Valley, OR 97086
503.652.1810

Nordstrom Houston Galleria
5192 Hidalgo Street
Houston, TX 77056
832.201.2700

Nordstrom Palo Alto
550 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.323.5111

Nordstrom Salem
420 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
503.371.7710

Nordstrom Stonebriar
2613 Preston Road
Frisco, TX 75034
972.712.3794

Nordstrom Tacoma
4502 South Steele Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
253.475.3630

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event!

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event!

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet.)

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March 5, 2014

Party With Me!!!!

Hey everyone!!!! I have some great and exciting news! I have signed up to become an Independent Presenter for an amazing beauty product company called Younique! My passion has always been makeup and have always dreamed about owning my own makeup business one day.  With Younique I can unleash my inner passion and make people feel look and feel great!

“Younique’s mission is to uplift, empower, validate and ultimately help build the self-esteem of women around the world. Through high-quality products that encourage these core values – along with spiritual enlightenment – we’re enabling opportunities for personal growth and financial reward to women everywhere.”

Be Younique!

https://www.youniqueproducts.com/AnnieHatcher/presenter/myparties

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March 5, 2014

You’re Invited: Nordstrom Beauty Trend Show

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Show

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Show

You’re invited to join Nordstrom as they kick off their Spring 2014 Beauty Trend Shows, highlighting the latest and greatest beauty trends, tips and products for fall!

Grab your girlfriends and reserve your spot for this exciting event! Watch top industry insiders reveal spring’s best beauty trends during a high-energy runway show. Then get complimentary makeup, skincare and fragrance consultations full of DIY tips and tricks. Plus, score an exclusive (and free!) Nordstrom tote bag– just for attending.

Tickets are $20 and redeemable toward your beauty purchase on the day of the event.

To RSVP or for special accommodations information, call or stop by your favorite Beauty Counter today. Can’t wait to see you!

• Offer valid on event date on all purchases of $20 or more in Beauty only…

A Beauty Trend Show near you is taking place Saturday, March 8th at the following Nordstrom location:

Nordstrom Mission Viejo
100 The Shops at Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949.347.2710

Be sure to follow Nordstrom Beauty:
•Twitter: @NordstromBeauty
•Facebook:: http://www.facebook.com/nordstrom
•Instagram:: @Nordstrom
•Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/nordstrom/
•Blog:http://blogs.nordstrom.com/beauty/

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Show

Nordstrom Beauty Trend Show

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in the article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet)

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