Archives for December 2014

December 11, 2014

WIN BIG: Enter for the chance to visit José Eber’s Beverly Hills salon

Time is running out to enter the sweepstakes of the season…

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Jose Ebér

Only 16 days remain for the chance to win a trip for two and makeover at the luxurious José Eber Salon in beautiful Beverly Hills.

As Hollywood’s “mane” man, José Eber has had his hands in the hair of Hollywood’s most beloved stars for four decades, from Farrah Fawcett to Cher, Elizabeth Taylor and the who’s who of Tinsletown.

Now the chance for you to visit the iconic stylists’ salon is up for grabs. Valued at $10,000, one lucky winner will win a trip for two, including airfare, hotel accommodations, and a complete hair and face makeover at the world renowned José Eber Salon.

To enter, visit http://shop.joseeberhair.com/sweepstakes.

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December 11, 2014

Hostess with the Mostess on IndyStyle

Today, on IndyStyle Wish TV, I presented :

Hostess with the Mostess
Entertaining Party Perfect Products

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Julee Ireland on IndyStyle

Watch the segment here: http://wishtv.com/2014/12/11/entertaining-party-perfect-products/

As a designer and all around DIY gal I love to get creative when it comes to entertaining and setting the perfect scene for my next party. I had a great time today on IndyStyle Wish TV sharing some really innovative party products that are sure to help simplify and add delightful conversation to your next party! Remember, get creative and have fun planning your perfect party. I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback as well as any of your own creative party tips or tricks. Please feel free to share them with me and everyone at It’s a Glam Thing.

Tilt twin Chilling Spheres – includes 2 gel-filled stainless steel chilling spheres, metal stirrers/hooks, & bases.

www.soireehome.com

Price: $34.99

Tilt’s chilling spheres don’t melt like an ice cube so your favorite beverages are preserved and never diluted!

It stays cold for about 45 minutes/ lasts longer than ice cubes.

Made with 100% stainless steel filled with medical grade non-toxic gel.

Simply store Tilt chilling spheres in your freezer for 2 to 3 hours.

Comes with stainless steel stirrer and retrieval hook that can be as an appetizer or cocktail accompaniment stick.

The Tilt is not just for cocktails, beverages and wine it’s also great for punch bowls, cold soups, dips or iced tea and coffee.

The Go Plate

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Price $18.99 for a set of 10

Load your Go Plate up with your favorite food or appetizers, place it on top of your beverage and take both with you as you mix and mingle at the party.

The Go Plate has a center hole that fits most bottles, cans and plastic cups.

To take a sip of your beverage simply lift off The Go Plate, enjoy your beverage, and then place The Go Plate back on top of your beverage container to continue eating with your free hand.

The Go Plate is available in 7 basic colors

The Go Plate is Reusable; Hand Washable and made of recycled BPA free plastic.

Di Potter Wine and Champagne Shades with accessories

www.thepapertable.comm

Price $22.99 for a set of 6

Create a custom chic look for any party or event with Di Potter translucent Wine and Champagne shades.

Over 32 different fabulous themes and patterns available in a variety of trending color combinations.

Made of paper and easy to assemble.

Reusable and Made in the USA

.Made for use with any traditional Wine or Champagne glass and a flameless candle.

Di Potter also makes beautiful paper candle bands, placemats and charger plates to further enhance your table scape.

Simple, Affordable and Unique making you the hostess who is sure to be the talk of the town.

Moda Flame Ethanol Fireplaces:

www.ethanolfireplaces.comm

Price ranges from $59 and up

The Moda Flame Fireplace comes in 21 different Sophisticated and Elegant designs. So there’s something to fit everyone’s personal style.

It’s completely Ventless so you don’t need a chimney, gas or electrical hook up.

It runs on clean, eco friendly bio-ethanol fuel

It Burns smokeless, odorless, non-toxic, non-polluting without soot or ash to clean up making it maintenance free.

Produces Real Flames that adding warmth and ambiance to any atmosphere.

It can be used on a table or on the floor and it’s safe to use inside or outdoors.

My DIY under $10= Glitter and Glam Champagne, Wine or Beverage Bottles

It’s as easy as spray adhesive and glitter!

Step 1: Apply spray adhesive suitable for glass to your bottle

Step 2: Sprinkle Glitter on the bottles in your desired color, colors or pattern

Step 3: Prepare to Wow your guests!

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December 11, 2014

Awaken Your Face with Immortal 3-in-1 Facial Glaze

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Make-up is a powerful tool for women to express themselves, enhance their natural beauty and/or boost self-confidence. Having the time to apply make-up is always a concern, never mind the talent because no one wants to look like a circus clown. As for me, I don’t have the time, the patience or the skill to apply. I never had a good relationship with make-up so I just gave up. Exploiting the naked face for a run, a hike, or at the gym is fine. Being dressed in the white collar environment, communicating with the public, I feel you need to look polished and finished. Without make-up, your outfit, shoes, pocketbook, and hair style seems undone. I was searching for a convenient, practical compact make-up that could add a pretty lip color, a sweep tint to my cheeks and a shadow in the socket above my eye, all in one, for a fresh glow that is pleasing, cheerful and sexy! Glen Badessa, president and creator of Immortal Cosmetics, carefully researched women that were juggling a career, a family and a household who want to have a polished face without the fuss of multiple cosmetics, brushes or applicators. Yes, we want it all and we want to look good trying! The 3-in-1 Facial Glaze by Immortal Cosmetics is an easy, quick, effective way to transform a tired face to a refreshed look in minutes! When I first applied the 3-in-1, I was impressed at how it glided on my skin and was comfortable to wear. I always frowned on make-up that was cakey or powdery which made it challenging for me to apply it well. I hate the heavy feeling of many brands of make-up on my face. We will not even discuss how the powder make-up settles into the fine lines and wrinkles which makes you look older and aggregates around dry skin for a not so pretty outcome.

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The 3-in-1 Facial Glaze made my face feel silky, luxurious, and smooth adding a radiant glow evenly. It comes in three gorgeous shades: Golden Pink – a fresh, bright sheer color with gold undertones. Great for light skin and blondes. Mauve – a deeper sheer pink tone for medium to dark complexions. And my favorite Nu-Bronze – a shimmery sheer warm bronze tone for olive and dark complexions which is like capturing the radiant glow of the sun without ever catching a ray! The 3 glaze colors can be worn separately or together wearing the bronze on the eyes, mauve on your cheeks and the golden pink on your lips! The 3-in-1 Facial Glaze lets me enjoy my time without feeling the need to babysit my face with constant touch-ups! A make- up that lasts all day or night without fading, melting, or setting into fine lines is a keeper! An eye shadow, lip color, and blush all in one product has become essential for every on the go woman revealing a mood or an interior life! The functional, practical compact size is built to go places – no one wants to lug around their entire make-up case. The 3-in-1 Facial Glaze by Immortal Cosmetics is travel-friendly for a pocket, purse, desk drawer, or car compartment. Everyone can wear the 3-in-1 Facial Glaze because the sheerness of the product works with your own skin tone to customize your own individual look. A perfect holiday gift for all your friends and family! I cannot live without the 3-in-1 Facial Glaze, it made my life easier and prettier! Immortal 3-in-1 Facial Glazes are available online at immortalcosmetics.com/facial-glaze

Glen Bedessa, president and creator of Immortal Cosmetics (shown above), applies 3-in-1 Facial Glaze to Laurie Carcieri

 

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December 10, 2014

Skin&Co Roma Holiday Deals on Nordstrom.com

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Receive a 10-piece gift including deluxe travel sizes of Truffle Body Gel, Sicilian Body Gel, Truffle Body Milk and Sicilian Body Milk (2 oz. each) with any $98 Skin&Co purchase. A $98 value! Only available on shop.nordstrom.com! Starting 12/8, while supplies last.

Here’s the kit to surprise your family and friends with Stocking Sized to stuff your Holiday Stockings! Whether they love Truffle or Sicilian Orange, here’s a kit that embraces both collections!

THE GIFT:

– 3 PCS Truffle Body Gel (2 FL OZ/ EA)
– 3 PCS Sicilian Body Gel (2 FL OZ/EA)
– 2 PCS Sicilian Body Lotion (2FL OZ/EA)
– 2 PCS Truffle Body Milk (2FL OZ/EA)
– 1 Holiday Bag

Truffle Body Gel – original price for 1 $9.00
Sicilian Body Gel – original price for 1 $8.00
Sicilian Body Lotion – original price for 1 $10.00
Truffle Body Milk – original price for 1 $11.00

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December 10, 2014

Turn your hair style into a Holiday Roll…It’s so easy!

This holiday season, turn your ordinary hairstyle into a glamorous head turned with the amazing  “Hollywood Roll”, and it’s a great styling option for those short on hairstyles for Holiday parties! See how it works:

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December 10, 2014

Fill her Stocking with Smashbox

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I love the Limitless 15 Hour Wear cream eye shadow and the Always Sharp waterproof Khol liner by Smashbox. To start off, The eye shadow colors that I used were called Gemstone which is a shimmering light brown color, and the other one was called Neptune and that one was a beautiful greenish-blue color. First of all, this eye shadow goes on really smoothly and evenly. Plus on top of that, each eye cream shadow has absolutely amazing pigmentation which makes the colors look very bold, noticeable, shimmery and makes for mesmerizing eyes no matter what color. The name of this product doesn’t lie. The eye cream shadow lasts way longer than most eye shadows and won’t ever fade or smudge on you so you won’t have to worry about constant touch ups!

The name of the eyeliner that I used was called French Navy. I especially love this product because I’m a huge fan of eyeliner and I’ve tried many different brands and I can honestly say that this is one of my favorite eyeliners that I’ve ever used. The reasons why are simple, after a while of wearing some eyeliners, especially if you’re wearing it on the waterline of your eye, it will start to smudge and go below the waterline and it makes under your eye look really dark. But since this eyeliner is waterproof, it will stay on your waterline for extended amounts of time without it smudging. Another thing to love about this product is that there’s a sharpener inside of the cap so when you twist it to the right it sharpens itself! Along with all those reasons to love this eyeliner, the color is amazing and has great pigmentation.

So if you would like long lasting eye cream shadow and eyeliner, you should definitely try these Smashbox products! Smashbox eye liners and shadows make the perfect stocking stuffer! www.smashbox.com

Guest Blogger, Rachael Murray

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December 9, 2014

And so it begins here….

Hey Guys! My name is Elizabeth Small but most people call me “Lizzy!” I’m really excited to be starting my own blog here on It’s a Glam Thing! I am an eighteen-year old girl from Los Angeles, California and the youngest of four sisters. I have been dancing since the age of two, which pushed me into my acting and singing careers. I currently attend the University of California at Santa Barbara as a Communications/Film and Media Studies major and I live on the beach! Yes, I go to regular college and pursue my professional career—I know, it’s a little crazy! At times, it can be very challenging to balance schoolwork, sorority life as a Pi Beta Phi, auditions, interviews, meetings and more. But at the end of the day, I wouldn’t trade my crazy and overwhelming lifestyle. It is often times a wild roller coaster, but it is such an amazing adventure and I truly learn something new everyday. Last year, during my senior year of high school, I wrote and recorded my first four track EP with an awesome music producer named David Pramik. This past summer after my high school graduation, I decided to create a Kickstarter project to help fund the making of a music video for the single off my EP called “Gravity.” My project ended up being funded in 3 days and we went well over my initial goal; it was amazing to gain support from people all over the world and attract attention to my passion for music. In August, with the help of a great director named Sean Williams who cast me in an upcoming Syfy film called “Adam 8,” we put together a remarkable team and filmed my music video in two days! The first day was filmed at a studio and the second day at my own childhood home in my backyard! Filming my music video was so much fun. It ended up being one great big party combined with intense hard work. It was a wonderful experience that can never be replaced and it is something I will remember forever. This is just the beginning and I can’t wait to share my new experiences with its a glam thing! Feel free to check out my single “Gravity” on Soundcloud and my music video on Youtube. I’m so excited to begin this journey of explaining my quirky life to all of you. Here’s to swimming in the ocean, going to hot yoga with friends, dressing up for a frat party, filming scenes on a movie set, recording in the studio, to cramming for finals! Don’t forget to keep up with me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, IMDB, Youtube and Soundcloud. All these links can be found on my website: Elizabethsmall.com

XOXO,

Lizzy

 

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December 9, 2014

Tweeze the Season!!!

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I am always on the lookout for high precision tweezers. The problem I have is that you really don’t know if they work until you try them. Sometimes my daughter’s and I try 3 or 4 different brands before we find the perfect tweezer. A friend of mine recently visited the Uni K Wax Center in New York City and bought a pair of tweezers there. She told me, “they are one of the best tweezers she has tried in a very long time.” I was able to get my own pair of Uni K Tweezers and I agree, they are sensational. Uni K High Precision Tweezers ($11 each at unikwax.com and Uni K Wax Centers) grasps the smallest hair and grabs it every time. It’s the perfect tweezer to keep your brows in check whether you wax or brows or not.

If you have stocking to fill this holiday, don’t forget Uni K High Precision Tweezers. There are several features to the tweezers that you will love:

The 25-degree slanted tip is the perfect angle for precision tweezing

They are designed slightly thicker at the top for a better defined hair grip, while slightly thinner at the bottom for a more comfortable fit between hands

For added fun, Uni K Tweezers come is a vibrant color assortment which includes Black, Cool Grey, Green, Lemonade Yellow, Light Blue, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Red and White

Below, please read Noemi Grupenmager’s Tweezing Tips that she has shared we us:

What is the best method for shaping a client’s brows and why?

Brow grooming is notably important because eyebrows are the most expressive and dramatic feature of the face that frame the most prominent feature, your eyes. Finding a shape close to their origin and keeping your brows well groomed is extremely beneficial for a heightened self confidence. In order to achieve that the best way is to get them professionally waxed at least once a month to avoid mistakes. It is quite common for women and teens to over-pluck in an attempt to dramatize their face which generally frays too far from their original look which does not compliment their facial structure.

Many women (and men) do their shaping or grooming at home via tweezers. What are your tips for tweezing brows at home?

Whenever you “do it yourself” at home, you lack the professional knowledge that those who have been trained have.  When you talk about shaping your eyebrows and the look of your face which is reflected in your eyebrow shape, it takes a professional to see the true features that should be highlighted and which is the best look for you.  When you tweeze yourself, you may not have the full ability to accentuate your most prominent feature, and in pursuit of keeping the best shape, you may over pluck, not arch the brow enough, leave the side too long and a host of other mishaps which a professional can fix for you very swiftly.  Having an “eye” for eyebrows is a skill that is acquired over time and through experience, it is for these reasons that select professionals train and perfect the art of shaping beautiful brows and why it is really in your best interest to invest in your image through a trained professional. 

At Uni K Wax, our waxers have undergone an extensive training session to include eyebrows and focus on “Celebrity eyebrows”, brow styles that are so finely groomed it is designed for Celebrities.  Our waxers wax the area, then tweeze to give a final shape, next we apply the eyebrow gel to set the shape and the final step being of eyebrow powder to fill in the spaces and set the perfect look.

What do you think is the biggest mistake women make shaping their own brows?

Many women make the mistake of over-plucking or shaping their eyebrows in a way that does not complement the natural brow shape of their facial structure. Eyebrows are a very delicate area when it comes to hair removal because once removed, the hair will most likely not grow back evenly. Eyebrows highlight the most dramatic and expressive part of the body, your beautiful face!

Since men don’t want their brows to look the same as women, what advice do you give to them for grooming their brows?

Men have different challenges when it comes to eyebrows.  They may have a “mono brow” one brow across the whole areas or they may have “grandpa hairs” as you age, you have longer eyebrow hair that grows and takes on its own characters.  So other than the simple eye brow hair that needs to define and highlight the face and hair line, they have to “tidy-up” more to keep their very masculine and distinguished features. Taking all of this into consideration, I recommend they start by recognizing that they don’t have to put up with wayward hair and they have professionals on hand to help them look their best with professional eyebrow services.  I have seen men who have well manicured eyebrows, return regularly to keep their very well groomed look, as they truly appreciate what fine grooming to their eyebrows has benefited their personal image.

What should you look for when choosing a pair of tweezers?

When choosing a pair of tweezers, you should look for the following key attributes: They must be perfectly slanted at a 25 degree angle, so that it makes it that much easier to grab any pesky little hair, and also make sure they are sharpened to a precise point, and they also must be comfortable to hold. 

How should tweezers be cared for?

Tweezers are best kept clean, away from moisture and in a pouch so they are not damaged from rolling around in a bag or draw.  Through regular care, quality tweezers will last a long time.

Do you have any other tips to keep great looking brows?

There are a few tips for maintaining great looking brows.  1. Once you have your perfect eyebrow style, maintain them with regular waxing services.  2. Always keep a good pair of tweezers at home, for those emergency situations when a hair is out of place and 3. Always set your lovely brows with a good eyebrow gel and highlight them with eyebrow powder.  

 

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December 9, 2014

Show your gratitude with Gratitude Gift Bags

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If you are looking for a beautiful, easy to use gift bag that will reduce waste, eco-friendly which is an alternative to using wrapping paper (save a tree), and simply stylish. Consider Gratitude Gift Bags. No need for tape, scissors, tissue or bows.  Gratitude Gift Bags stand out from all the rest of the hundredths of other gift bags on the market today. Gratitude Gift Bags are a collection of high quality gift bags made of resilient fabric materials.  We know we reuse the gift bags again and again for gifts but Gratitude Gift Bags can be used for storing jewelry, shoes, cosmetics, knee highs, candles, keepsakes, and photos. I use my gift bag for storing all my reward cards in my handbag. There is easy access to the bag when I instantly need one of my reward cards in a store. All the gift bags are proudly made in the USA with high quality fabric to make them very sturdy.

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I also used Gratitude Gift Bags for bridal shower favors. I displayed the Gratitude Gift Bags on a table and they all looked stunning with the satin ribbon tie which closes the bag securely. Everyone was excited for the wrapping more than the gift that was inside! They come in a variety of vibrant colors, sizes, prints and patterns. Six different sizes to be exact….. gift card holder size, small, medium, tall wine, large, and extra large. The most popular use of my Gratitude Gift Bags ….. I love to store my stockings, tights and pantyhose in each separate bag. No more jumbled mess in my drawers!!  I place one pair per Gratitude Gift Bag. They protect from snags from my wooden drawers and I am very organized! Buy online at stores.gratitudegiftbags.com   You will find many other ways to use Gratitude Gift Bags.

 

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December 8, 2014

Which States Have the Most Holiday Spirit?

Sure, you know that Santa sees you when you’re sleeping, and he knows when you’re awake – but did you realize he also knows how much holiday music you’re listening to? We sent our team of elves to research how many hours of holiday music different states streamed to see which states would make the naughty or nice list for having the most holiday spirit.

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Top states who hate and love Christmas holiday music the most.

On the “Nice” list, Washington, D.C. can look forward to a holiday filled with presents, proving that they have the most holiday cheer in the country. Pennsylvania, home to Christmas City, USA, came in at a close second, followed by Tennessee, Washington state, Ohio, Massachusetts, Missouri, Alabama, Iowa, and Mississippi.

Unfortunately, New Jersey may be getting a stocking full of coal this year; not even hometown hero Bruce Springsteen and his rockin’ rendition of “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” could pull New Jersey off our “Naughty” list. New Jersey is joined by New Hampshire, Delaware, Wyoming (fittingly, the top producer of coal in the U.S.), Hawaii, Connecticut, Montana, California, Alaska, and Idaho on the list of the ten states who listen to Christmas music the least.

Throughout the nation, certain holiday songs have stood the test of time: “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” and “The Christmas Song” have been noted as the most popular holiday songs in the United States, classics that are sure to bring holiday cheer anywhere they’re played.

On the flip side, there are a few songs that some would say ruin Christmas worse than Grandma getting run over by a reindeer. The Chipmunks’ “Christmas Don’t Be Late” irritates listeners rather than excites them, while Enya’s “My! My! Time Flies!” isn’t too popular either. Other songs to avoid, especially if you’re angling to make a trip to the mistletoe? “(Let’s Give) a Christmas Present to Santa Claus” by Rosemary Clooney, “This Christmas” by Chris Brown, and “New Year’s Eve” by Snoop Dogg.

So if you’re planning a Christmas getaway, avoid a “Blue Christmas” in New Jersey and instead head to our nation’s capital, where you can rock around the Christmas tree as much as you want. Pair your holiday tunes with a few Christmas cookies and a little bit of eggnog, and it’ll be a merry little Christmas for all!

AccuRadio features over 50 channels of Christmas music, hand-picked by our programmers. There’s bound to be something for every taste! After you’ve checked out our holiday stations, turn to AccuRadio year-round and listen to thousands of channels of VARIETY with unlimited skips!

BY ERIC BOWDEN · DECEMBER 2, 2014

See more at: accuradio.com

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