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August 13, 2015

Celebrity Wedding Trends

Julee Ireland with Terri Ouellette on Sonoran Living Live ABC “CELEBRITY WEDDING TRENDS”

Almond Tree Wedding Boutique
Traditional wedding gowns are falling to the wayside as celebrities and brides opt for comfort, price and a more personalized style for their big day! Here’s the Trend. Three and Two piece wedding gowns with removable skirts! Wear a more formal, long skirt for your walk down the aisle and drop your skirt to reveal a knee-length dress underneath so you can easily head straight for your reception! You can also purchase a three-piece ensemble with a bodice, long skirt and then change into a short sassy skirt for your reception. How fun is that? Or maybe you want to pair your bodice top with a pair of blue jeans and cowboy boots for a barn or outdoor wedding? Whatever you decide to do just make it your own. Anything goes these days. Dare to be different and shine in your own personal style. After all, it’s your special day, so kick up your heels and hang on for the ride of your life! Price Range: Starting at $200 plus, there is Something for every brides budget.

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Almond Tree Wedding Boutique Two-piece gown

Almond Tree Wedding Boutique
5355 East High Street Suite 129 Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phone: (602) 606-9565
www.almondtreeweddings.com

Renee Pawele (pronounced Pavell)
Toss away the bridal veil and make way for a Royal affair! Here’s the Trend. Crowns, tiaras, headbands and jewels! Everyone is a princess and Renee Pawele of Renee Pawele Bride makes the most decadent jewels I have ever seen! She draws inspiration from the world around her and each individual bride so every piece she designs is unique. There is nothing cookie cutter about her! With Renee Pawele you are purchasing an heirloom piece that can be worn again after your wedding day as well as handed down to the next generation. She has made custom pieces for celebrities including the reining Miss USA who wore her custom jewels the evening she was crowned! You can find Renee once a month at Kleinfields the original Say Yes to the Dress bridal boutique in New York City, at bridal boutique trunk shows around the country or online at www.reneepawelebride.com. Price Range: $200 to $500

Renee Pawele Bride

Renee Pawele Bride
Available for purchase via trunk shows or online (949)723-0121
www.reneepawelebride.com

Lux Wedding Florist
Just like the trend of tossing aside the Traditional wedding gown we are seeing a trend towards wedding floral decor with a blend of anything that’s out of the ordinary! Really nothing is off-limits for any bride today! Here’s the Trend. The Pantone color of the year Marsala is big and ordinary Roses are out! It’s all about an eclectic mix with succulents, berries, exotic flowers in rich deep tones paired with pastel blues and soft pink hues. Interesting containers are also in. Think outside-the-box when it comes to bridal bouquets, floral centerpieces and boutineers. Price Range: Something for every brides budget

Lux Wedding Florist

Lux Wedding Florist
2050 South 16th Street, Suite 107 Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 707-6295
www.luxweddingflorist.com

Super Star Nail Lacquer
Celebrities and brides alike want every little detail from their head to their toes be perfect on their wedding day. That includes your hair, makeup and nails! Here’s the Trend. Pastel colored nails are walking down the aisle adding a bridal pop of color. I love Superstar Nail Lacquer and its color line! Ariana Pierce started Superstar Nail Lacquer at the tender age of 17. She was inspired to create a culture for women that would help them to recognize that their nails were just as important as their style. She has over 32 richly formulated nail lacquers designed to make you feel like a celebrity. Super Star Nail Lacquer is chip resistant, long-lasting, quick drying and formaldehyde-free. Price: $12.00
Super Star Nail Lacquer
Avialable for purchase Online
www.superstarnaillacquer.com

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DIY on the FLY by Julee Ireland Wedding Place Card and Wedding Favor

DIY on the Fly Wedding Place Card by Julee Ireland

Seating your guests in style sets the tone for the celebration that’s ahead. Here’s a few double duty DIY ideas for seating place cards that also make great wedding party favors at the same time.

Mini Terrarium

1. Start by purchasing a mini glass container that you like. I found a few at Michael’s craft stores that I liked.

2. Add gravel, moss or sand depending on the container that you choose.

3. Purchase floral stems of succulents or other small-scale flower stems that you like.

4. Add the filler first. If you are using a container you may want to use a glue gun to secure your gravel or moss to the inside of the glass container.

5. If you are using the bulb as pictured. Pour some fine grain sand into the bulb filling it to your desired look.

6. Cut your succulents or small flowers from your stems and depending on the container you use either glue them in place or stuff them into the bulb dropping them down into the sand. (I used a pencil to help position my succulent stems where I wanted them into my bulb).

7. Add your place card tag with your guest name or guest name and table number.

Voila! There are many ways to display your place cards. I personally love putting them at each place setting in the center of a plate or right above a napkin. Enjoy your special day and leave your guests with a unique wedding favor gift that will keep on giving.

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August 13, 2015

A’Bliss Studios & Cynthia Meadows create your “crowning glory”

Let me introduce you to Hair Icon, Cynthia Meadows, Master Hair Stylist of A’Bliss Studios, a fresh, new, modern and innovative salon. Crowned the “queen of cuts” and a miraculous colorist, Cynthia excels in her craft, as no two cutting styles are ever the same. Cynthia has worked with celebrities such as Teyana Taylor, Mimi Faust, and Claudia Jordan, among others.

A’Bliss Studio’s

Cynthia has many hair tricks up her sleeve, one including her “blindfolded” cut, an act you can definitely catch during her upcoming appearance at Bronner Brothers Celebrity Hair Battle: The Main Event (a BET nationally televised event) featuring Terrence Davidson and more on Sunday, August 16th at The Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.

Atlanta, GA (August 11, 2015)–Haven’t you heard? The shorter the hair, the longer they stare! There is something in the power of a short pixie cut that is simply undeniable. Rihanna, Nia Long, and KeKe Palmer are amongst some of the many beautiful women that can rock a fabulous, edgy short cut. Well that was until Cynthia Meadows came onto the scene, and is quickly transforming the lives of the ‘everyday’ woman through her faith in shears.

Young and undeniably gifted, at only 29 years old, Cynthia Meadows has been acclaimed for her masterful scissor hands. Since the age of 16, Cynthia’s love affair with hair began to grow and she began to build her knowledge base and explore the techniques of the hair industry. Armed with an arsenal of knowledge courtesy of a Cosmetology degree from the Jacksonville Beauty Institute along with advanced education from the illustrious Vidal Sassoon Academy, she prepared to stake her claim in the hair industry. With determination, consistency, and a mother’s fervent prayer, Cynthia Meadows has blossomed into a hair icon, who is destined to become a household name—soon and very soon.

Mimi Faust Crowned by Cynthia Meadows

Crowned the “queen of cuts” and a miraculous colorist for many reasons, Cynthia excels in her craft, as no two cutting styles are ever the same. She has blessed many celebrities such as Teyana Taylor, Mimi Faust, and Claudia Jordan, among others with her innate gift. Cynthia has not only won over the hearts of many, but awe’s her audience. She has many hair tricks up her sleeve, one including her “blindfolded” cut, an act you can definitely catch during her upcoming appearance at Bronner Brothers Celebrity Hair Battle: The Main Event on August 16th at The Georgia World Congress Center.

BET Networks is set to nationally televise the hair battle as Cynthia takes on some of the most dominate forces in the hair industry such as Terrence Davidson, Angela Styles, and Moira “Fingaz” Frazier. She is excited and amazed at this opportunity. “I’m excited for the opportunity to showcase my talents on such a large platform with Bronner Brothers and BET,” she says. “It’s an honor in itself to be able to compete alongside some of the industry’s greatest hair veterans.”

The Magic of Cynthia Meadows!

While gearing up for the Bronner Brother’s Celebrity Hair Battle, Cynthia is also hard at work making sure her upscale salon, A’Bliss Studio, is running smoothly. A’Bliss Studio is a fresh, new, modern and innovative salon located in Jacksonville, Florida. Far from your conventional hair salon, A’Bliss Studio’s mission is to bring their clientele peace and serenity, all while letting their true beauty and joy emerge. Whether a woman is bored with her look, distressfully broken, or has low self-esteem, a new woman emerges when leaving A’Bliss Studio; feeling beautiful, confident and most importantly, powerful.

Cynthia’s talents lie far beyond the comfort of her shears and her high-profile salon. With an entrepreneurial spirit, and eagerness to deliver quality luxury, she produced A’Bliss Luxury Hair Care Line, a chemical free, maintenance hair care line. And if you think she’s stopping there, think again. This young visionary is looking to franchise A’Bliss Studios, and is also expanding her lifestyle brand with A’Bliss Cosmetics and luxury hair line; just to name a few. Stare long and hard, because Cynthia Meadows shows no signs of slowing down, and her faith in her shears are leading the way.

Watch Video: A’Bliss Studio’s Beauty/Fashion Film Here & Here

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August 13, 2015

Get to the root of your Gray with ROOTSTIX

I got to the root of my gray and ROOTSTIX made it all possible. The first thing I do when the gray starts to show is call for an appointment for hair coloring. The second thing I do is grab my ROOTSTIX for a quick touchup. ROOTSTIX is temporary hair color, and it looks like a slim felt tipped pen. The design of ROOTSTIX allows you excellent control when covering up gray strands. I found ROOTSTIX helpful when touching up small patches of gray.

I even used ROOTSTIX to cover up some gray hair in the eyebrow, and the results were amazing. ROOTSTIX is easy to apply and dries very fast. It is small enough that it will fit anywhere, your purse, gym bag or makeup case. ROOTSTIX will rinse off in the shower so make sure you always have ROOTSTIX handy for a quick touchup anytime, anywhere.

ROOTSTIX contains a mild pigment that temporarily colors roots and they are available in three shades, Black, Medium Brown, and Light Brown. ROOTSTIX are also suitable for men to use. I used it on my husband, and I was amazed at how easy it was to work with because men’s hair, especially their eyebrows can be coarse.

View the tutorial that can be found at their website; rootstix.com/instructions

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August 12, 2015

Go Nude with 3Lab Anti-Ageing Cream

I am speaking to the women who are fighting those fine lines, dry skin and just overall dull looking skin. At the ripe age of 43 my day to day make up is Mascara, eyeliner and lip gloss my skin is nude and needs to be able to stand all on its on. I want that youthful glow for many, many years. I know that it is time to step up my game and really focus on my skin care. 3LAB Anti-Ageing Cream is luxury in a small package. It is so simple to use, which is important to me, I am not ready to do 12 steps when I wash my face. With 3LAB Anti-Ageing Cream it is a quick 2 steps process… clean your face, then apply a small amount of 3LAB Anti-Ageing Cream to your cleansed face and let the recharging begin.

This velvety buttery anti-aging cream will spark your skin and return that beautiful youthful afterglow, you thought was lost. This creation makes my skin radiant and shine like the stars on Hollywood Boulevard and your skin can too http://www.3lab.com/collections/anti-wrinkle/products/aa-cream
Don’t be afraid to go nude at any age!

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August 11, 2015

Stay Matte with Rimmel London

Ever find that when you have severe acne or uneven skin tone that finding the right makeup finishing powder is more like war than shopping? That’s how I felt as a teenager. I loved experimenting with makeup but was very self conscious about how it looked on me. I tried so many matte powders, non matte, I even thought it would be best to go darker to help. Just turned out to look like a pumpkin. When I discovered Rimmel London’s Stay Matte finishing powder, I could “play” and not worry about the nasty pimples all over my face.

Stay Matte finishing powder comes in 8 shades, minimizes pores and lasts for up to 5 hours with lasting oil control. Being the final step in your makeup application, Stay Matte is easily intermixable with whatever foundation you have found that work for you and is goes on easily with either brush or powder puff. I have found, that with my skin type, the powder puff makes for a more even coverage, really giving that flawless complexion we all love. The powder puff will contract a lot of product. Gently dab the puff on the back of your hand & keep the excess for later. Start off little at first, then gradually build. It is perfect buildable coverage. From there skin is like silk when applying blush, bronzer, eye shadow and so fort. Yes, I even put it over my eyes before primer. Eye shadows lasts longer, doesn’t crease and really makes the colors POP!

Rimmel London Stay Matte Finishing Powder

Since 1834, Rimmel London has been developing and redeveloping their brand to bring you their best. Owned and founded by Eugene Rimmel, Rimmel London has become one of the most sought after cosmetics companies throughout the world. So sought after in fact that the word “Rimmel” means mascara in many languages. So thanks to Eugene Rimmel, we can enjoy Rimmel London cosmetics and don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to do so. Check out www.rimmellondon.com for more information on all the cosmetics, where you can get it and even a “how does it look on me” station. That way you know before you buy ;)Have fun my friends!

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August 11, 2015

Exciting news from Lancôme

Lancome is thrilled to share the exciting launch of the new Lancôme Auda[city] in Paris Multi-Pan Eyeshadow Palette which was revealed July 23, 2015 on Instagram at @LancomeUSA, and will be available for purchase at Lancome-usa.com on August 10th.

In the sea of neutral eyeshadow colors, some shades stand out and Lancôme has captured them all. Introducing new Auda(city) in Paris Multi-Pan Eyeshadow Palette, a collection the most beautiful, universally-flattering tones to create an infinite range of stunning eye looks.

Created by famed makeup artist and Lancôme Global Makeup Creative Director Lisa Eldridge, this multi-pan palette comes in a luxurious mirrored case and includes 16 gorgeous shadows, from soft neutrals to deep, smoky shades in both warm and cool tones. Each palette comes with a full-size double-ended brush.

Inspired by vignettes of Parisian life — rosé at a café, a museum visit on the Right Bank, or a late-night down the Champs-Élysées — the palette veers from the delicate, champagne end of the color spectrum to richer, more daring tones in a blend of matte and shimmery finishes. Grouped into four shade harmonies, Good Morning Paris, Ride & Promenade, Unexpected Rendez-Vous and Nuit Parisienne, the flattering tones within the palette offer infinite answers to achieving the most chic and elegant desired eye looks.

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August 11, 2015

Tips from Skyy Hadley: Extend the life of your Manicure and Lashes

Celebrity beauty guru and owner of As U Wish Nail Spa Skyy Hadley, shares her tips on how to maintain both lash extensions and manicures, because whether you are spending your summer at the pool or sipping cocktails on rooftop bars your makeup should be the last thing on your mind.

Sky Hadley

Tips to extend the life of your lash extensions:
Allow your lashes 24 to 48 hours of setting time before getting them wet. Moisture from showers or intense workouts could reactivate the adhesive and make your lashes clump.
Avoid touching the extensions as much as possible. Lashes shed naturally on their own, buy by touching or tugging on extensions it could make them fall out faster.
Maintain your lashes by making sure your natural ones are healthy. Apply lash conditioner, baby oil, or lash lengthening serum to make sure your extensions have a strong base.
Consult your calendar. Do you plan on attending any weddings or taking that girls trip to Vegas? Opt for a more full and dramatic lash extension look that says glam but is secretly time-saving. Just want to shorten your time in front of the mirror and feel more confident? A less dramatic look is easier to maintain and still looks stunning.

Tips to extend your manicure:
Remove your polish and let your nails breathe for a good few days. If nails look discolored, squeeze some lemon into your lotion or rub lemon wedge directly onto the nail to brighten nails.
Apply a shea butter lotion or non-greasy cream to lock in moisture
Begin painting! Apply a cuticle oil to the base of your nails (or even when they are already polished), focusing around the cuticle area to hydrate and bring moisture into the skin, helping the polish last longer.

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August 11, 2015

Too Cool for Back To School on IndyStyle Wish TV

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Julee Ireland on the set of Indystyle featuring Locker Lookz, Portmantos, PackIt, Tablet Teddy Bear, Pure-Gear & DIY on the FLY

Fashionista’s quick, look over here! Dress up your drab school locker with Chic Decor from Locker Lookz. They offer affordable solutions to decorate your locker with items such as wallpaper, rugs, chandelier’s, magnets, photo frames, white boards and more. Make a fashion statement with your locker and show off your personality and pride for school at the same time. Who says you’re too cool for school? With Locker Lookz, school’s just cool! Prices range from $4.99 to $19.99.
Available at Staples, Barnes and Noble, Online and more! www.lockerlookz.com

Every student needs the perfect backpack to fit all of their books and electronics. In my opinion, Portmantos backpacks offer the coolest, to cool for school patterns, colors and fabric selections to choose from! Their backpacks are durable and offer comfort with the unique way the shoulder straps are designed giving your cool child, tween or teen extra support with a more comfortable fit over their shoulders. Portmantos allows your child, tween or teen to make their own fashion statement on campus that reflects their personality and style. This company is Eco-friendly, has built-in compartments to fit their laptops, tablets and cell phones and they’re affordable! Prices start at $45 Portmantos Available online www.portmantos.com

Portmantos Backpacks, PackIt Cool and Tablet Teddy Bear on Indystyle making Back to School super cool!

PackIt are the coolest cooler lunch boxes on the market – literally! The freeze gel is right inside the lining of the bag – no ice pack needed. The bags fold up super small and you leave PackIt stored in the freezer. Pull it out and the walls are completely frozen to keep your food cold for up to 10 hours! It’s never been so easy to pack healthy food and snacks for your kid’s school lunch! PackIt is also great for travel and comes in a variety of too cool for school patterns and colors to fit every child’s personality! PackIt…So Chill Inside and Out! Price $19.99 Available at Target, Amazon, online and more! www.packit.com

What’s too cool for grade school? The Tablet Teddy Bear! It’s ergonomically designed to act as a stand to hold your kids iPad and tablet without having to bend over or cause neck strains! It comes with a detachable backpack that stores your tablet when it is not in use. The best part about the Tablet Teddy Bear is that it’s much more than a tablet holder. It’s a cuddly bear to hold and play with; it provides function and promotes good body posture at the same time! It’s great for school, the car, travel and more. Tablet Teddy Bear is an affordable play and go accessory for your kids! Available in three styles, pink swirl, blue swirl and brown. Check out their Tablet Bean Bags also! Price $38.99 Available online at www.tabletteddybear.com

It’s tech time! Now you can experience old school retro gaming fun with your Pure-Gear phone case! Amazing phone cases allow you to navigate the ball through the challenging maze from start to finish! How fun! How cool for school! Keep yourself entertained in between classes with a new sturdy, flexible phone case with a twist. Pure Gear offers unique tablet and phone cases for almost every brand on the market. Price $34.99

Available in stores around the world and online www.pure-gear.com

DIY on the FLY by Julee Ireland Turn an ordinary composition notebook from Drab to FAB!

DIY on the Fly by Julee Ireland

Turn your ordinary mead composition notebook into something too cool for school! Here’s how you do it.

1. Start with a standard composition book

2. Purchase scrapbook paper from your local craft store. I love the DCWC sets at Joanne Fabrics that includes four decorative color coordinated scrapbook sheets of paper for $5.99

3. Next. Use a glue stick and put a nice coat of glue onto the face of notebook.

4. Align your paper with the bottom edge and the tape of your notebook and press firmly to the glue. Use extra glue as needed to make sure your edges stay in place.

5. Trim the excess off using your scissors and following the edge of the notebook.

6. repeat this step on the back and the inside front and back of your notebook for a complete new look.

7. Embellish with crystals, ribbon, trim, buttons, stickers any way you like to personalize your notebook with your own unique style.

As you head back to school, have fun being you and feeling really cool.

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August 11, 2015

Back to school must haves on IndyStyle

Today I shared “To cool for back to school” must haves on IndyStyle TV.

Lifestyle, Author, & DIY Expert Julee Ireland on IndyStyle

Watch the segment here: http://wishtv.com/2015/08/11/too-cool-for-back-to-school-with-julee-ireland/

1. Locker Lookz
Fashionista’s quick, look over here! Dress up your drab school locker with Chic Décor from Locker Lookz. They offer affordable
solutions to decorate your locker with items such as wallpaper, rugs, chandelier’s, magnets, photo frames, white boards and more. Make
a fashion statement with your locker and show off your personality and pride for school at the same time. Who says you’re too cool for
school? With Locker Lookz, school’s just cool! Prices range from $5.99 to $19.99.
Locker Lookz
Available at Staples, Barnes and Noble, Online and more!
Chyron: www.lockerlookz.com

2. Tablet Teddy Bear
What’s too cool for grade school? The Tablet Teddy Bear! It’s ergonomically designed to act as a stand to hold your kids ipad and tablet
without having to bend over or cause neck strains! It comes with a detachable backpack that stores your tablet when it is not in use. The
best part about the Tablet Teddy Bear is that it’s much more than a tablet holder. It’s a cuddly bear to hold and play with; it provides
function and promotes good body posture at the same time! It’s great for school, the car, travel and more. Tablet Teddy Bear is an
affordable play and go accessory for your kids! Available in three styles, pink swirl, blue swirl and brown. Check out their Tablet Bean
Bags also! Tablet Teddy Bear Price $38.99 Tablet Bean Bag $28.99
Tablet Teddy Bear
Available for purchase online
Chyron: www.tabletteddybear.com

3. Pure Gear
It’s tech time! Now you can experience old school retro gaming fun with your phone case! Amazing phone cases allow you to navigate the
ball through the challenging maze from start to finish! How fun! How cool for school! Keep yourself entertained in between classes with
a new sturdy, flexible phone case with a twist. Pure Gear offers unique tablet and phone cases for almost every brand on the market. Price
$34.99
Pure Gear
Available in stores around the world and online
Chyron: www.pure-gear.com

4. PackIt
PackIt are the coolest cooler lunch boxes on the market – literally! The freeze gel is right inside the lining of the bag – no ice pack needed.
The bags fold up super small and you leave PackIt stored in the freezer. Pull it out and the walls are completely frozen to keep your food
cold for up to 10 hours! It’s never been so easy to pack healthy food and snacks for your kid’s school lunch! PackIt is also great for travel
and comes in a variety of too cool for school patterns and colors to fit every child’s personality! Packit…So Chill Inside and Out! Price
$19.99
PackIt
Available at Target, Amazon, online and more!
Chyron: www.packit.com

5. Portmantos
Every student needs the perfect backpack to fit all of their books and electronics. In my opinion, Portmantos backpacks offer the coolest,
to cool for school patterns, colors and fabric selections to choose from! Their backpacks are durable and offer comfort with the unique
way the shoulder straps are designed giving your cool child, tween or teen extra support with a more comfortable fit over their shoulders.
Portmantos allows your child, tween or teen to make their own fashion statement on campus that reflects their personality and style. This
company is eco-friendly, has built in compartments to fit their laptops, tablets and cell phones and they’re affordable! Prices start at $45
Portmantos
Available online
www.portmantos.com

5. DIY on the Fly by Julee Ireland- Julee will demonstrate how to turn your ordinary mead notebook into something too cool for
school!

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August 10, 2015

5:45am rise and shine! Today I had the great opportunity of working with amazing photographer and former dancer Oliver Endahl- the extraordinaire behind Ballet Zaida! Thank you to my publicist Anthony Turk for arranging the shoot and to Rachael Vang for doing hair and makeup! A special thanks to Anna Shay for offering to be my personal stylist and loaning me fabulous Valentino, Dior, Suzie Turner and more! Anna’s generosity is out of this world, thank you Anna Banana!!!! Working with Oliver was so quick and easy and lots of fun! We went from look to look and incorporated a lot of movement and some dance into the shoot. Thank you to everyone who made today come together. Can’t wait for you guys to see these photos. Check out Oliver Endahl and Ballet Zaida on Instagram to see his amazing work!! Stay tuned for more to come…

Love you guys!