Archives for October 2017

October 9, 2017

Give Your Natural Curls Life

Taking care of your natural hair is time consuming and tough.  You must be militant like with your hair care so your curls will look fresh and defined.  You know what I mean?  Each and every night you must allow at least 30 minutes prior to bedtime so you can lock, detangle, twist/braid etc. your hair.   You have to be diligent for those fresh curls, or do you?  Well, let me tell you about this product Mixed Chick’s Morning After Redefining Foam.  This foam is just what us curly girls need in our lives.  We can actually come home late and go to bed!  Yass, I said go to bed, no need to worry about those curls.  When you get up the next morning all you have to do is apply a generous amount of Morning After Redefining Foam into hair and boom, your curls are back!  It gives your curls a reboot and you didn’t have to cut into your night time activities.  Your curls will be reshaped and ready for the day. Check it out, https://mixedchicks.net/products/hair-products/style-control/morning-after-redefining-foam-8oz/.  Give your flat, lifeless curls life!

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October 9, 2017

A Glamorous Chat With Top Model Sharam Diniz

Sharam Diniz has come a long way since growing up and starting her modeling career in a small town in Luanda, Angola, Southwest Africa. Now in her mid-twenties, Sharam is walking the runways for the world top designers, being showcased at multiple Victoria’s Secret fashion shows, starring in campaigns for Chanel, Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, Seven For All Mankind and Clinique, and to top it all off, becoming the first Angolan model to appear on the cover of Vogue Magazine. Not a bad resume!!!

With her career continuing to become more and more successful, Sharam is in the midst of launching her own hair extension product line and helping to work with other young models to advise them on their careers.

It’s A Glam Thing sat down with Sharam out of her current home in New York City to find out more about her own style, her favorite trends & career moments, and what goals are next.

NICK NORTHSTAR: How would you describe your own personal style – both while at home and while out in public / on the red carpet?

SHARAM DINIZ: I have a very versatile style. I like feeling confident with whatever I’m wearing. I consider myself a little lazy as well, when it comes to putting a whole look together so usually I wear dresses or jumpsuits, which are easy-to-go pieces, or simply jeans and sneakers whenever I’m traveling. When it comes to red carpets or galas, I mostly wear gowns.

NN: What are some of your favorite beauty products that you use to get red-carpet ready?

SD: Lots of mascara. Lip gloss is also key, as a dry lip can ruin your night and a smile always.

NN: As a model, who are some of your favorite fashion designers?

SD: I love feeling chic, elegant and sexy… some of my favorite designers are: Balmain, Carolina Herrera, Versace and Roberto Cavalli.

NN: What is your favorite Instagram filter? Or #NoFilter?

SD: It depends, but I usually embrace the colors of the images, I would say the filter I use the most is 50% of “Claredon” and 5% of sharpen.

NN: What Top 3 Fashion Trends do you LOVE right now?

SD: The short hair trend… I just did a hair cut and I’m loving it. I’m also a big fan of hats and in terms of make up the ‘natural look’.

NN: Out of all your runways & campaigns, which were your favorite to be a part of?

SD: Calzedonia and Victoria’s Secret, for the simple fact that as models we could interact more with the public and be ourselves.

NN: What is your advice to other models in Angola that want to come to the United States and pursue a full-time career in modeling?

SD: I would say once you find a good agency, stay focused and dedicated because it is a very competitive market. If you “fall asleep” it is hard to get up again, but most important of all, enjoy the ride.

NN: What is your definition of “Glam”?

SD: Glam for me means beauty and elegance.

NN: How does the style in New York compare to that in Hollywood and Angola?

SD: I feel like New York is everything about art and fashion, Hollywood can be more “chilled” and Angola even though is a tropical country, during the day people might be seen in comfortable looks but in the evening women change completely, that’s one thing you should know about Angolan women, we are vain.

NN: What are your goals for the next few years?

SD: Acting is still my dream and I am continuing in developing my hairline extension brand “Sharam Hair” in different markets such as America, Europe and Africa.

 

 

 

For more on Sharam, follow her on Instagram at: @sharamdiniz

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October 8, 2017

Pamper Your Dog With Custom Designed and Created Celebrity Canine Couture by Christine Litteral

Celebrity Canine Couture first caught my eye on  Instagram.   As a lover of dogs, I adored all of the lovely photos and amazing outfits created by Christine Litteral.  Curiosity immediately took me to Christine’s beautiful Celebrity Canine Couture Website, where I was introduced to a unique variety of very classy eye-catching outfits for dogs of any size and breed.
I decided it was about time that my little 5-pound, seventeen-year-old Yorkie, George, got an outfit from Christine’s Celebrity Canine Couture creations!!!  It was such a simple process to order. All I needed to do was take some very easy measurements of George!
 (Read all of the specifics on the website at Measure Your Dog. )  
We chose the Sweetest of all outfit for George. It’s so soft and cuddly on his sensitive skin. He loves it and will even wear it in the house, as it provides the comfort of a sweet little blanket.  We can’t wait to order his next outfit!

      ENJOY A SAMPLING VIEW OF SOME OF THE CELEBRITY CANINE COUTURE  CREATIONS  BELOW:

                                   VIEW THE FULL COLLECTION AT www.celebritycaninecouture.com

ARTIST – LOVE TO PAINT

LACE LUXURY                                  

 

 

George in his SWEETEST OF ALL outfit from Celebrity Canine Couture

WESTERN WOOF 

 

        $ I’M WORTH IT $

 

 

BLUE ROYALTY

 

HOT ROD DOG

 MY INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTINE LITTERAL :
 
1. VICKI:  How did you start Celebrity Canine Couture? 
 CHRISTINE: I went to the shelter to adopt (one) dog after my beloved 17+ year dog passed. There were so many sweet dogs there, and I now have 7 rescues, which are the love(s) of my life! Since I can’t personally adopt more I donate part of every sale to help dogs in need. (Find more details on the website)

2. VICKI: What’s ‘your’ favorite part of your business?
CHRISTINE: Meeting our clients – the dogs and their people. I get to know their lifestyles and the special times they share together. 
Seeing how great the dogs look in all the different designs, fabrics and colors and knowing the dog is comfortable is very rewarding. I’ve made many dear friends and think of them while I’m sewing to make each outfit special for them.
3. VICKI: Did you always want to design dog clothing?
 CHRISTINE: I started designing and making clothes for my own dogs because the ones in stores are low quality and don’t fit well. I wanted designs that are unique with the finest quality materials. Comfort is just as important so every outfit is fully lined with the softest fabrics. Three things that are a must: Outstanding beauty, Comfort, and Durability. Even our jeweled designs are washable.

4. VICKI: What inspires you?
 CHRISTINE: My visits to the shelters always stay with me – all the dogs that need homes. That’s what keeps me going, doing my part to help as many as possible find a loving home.

By the way, Christine also works with celebrities and offers  Star Service.  Be sure to take a moment to visit the  Star Service link for more information.

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 Many thanks to Christine Litteral for the opportunity to write this article and share  CELEBRITY CANINE COUTURE.(Information used in this article was obtained from the Celebrity Canine Couture website. My commentary about
CELEBRITY CANINE COUTURE is my personal opinionPamper your ‘Best Friend’, and not only will they love the cozy comfort of their custom created outfit, but will turn heads as well!  Many thanks to Christine Litteral, and much gratitude for sharing her time, thoughts, and pictures for this article!  Ongoing success with Celebrity Canine Couture and keep creating your unique designs that let all dogs be Celebrity Canines, in your irresistible Couture creations!!)

 

 

 

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October 6, 2017

Serayah sporting a chic look with daniel patrick

LOS ANGELES, CA – October 6, 2017 –  Serayah was photographed wearing daniel patrick on the set of her commercial for Bioré Skincare in Los Angeles! The singer and actress was rocking daniel patrick’s kimono bomber ii in ivory ($500), roaming cropped jogger in natural ($190), and fringe roamer in sand ($525) while filming “A Day in the Life” (www.danielpatrick.us)
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October 6, 2017

Know More about the Beneficial Features of Melanotan Peptide

Melanotan peptide is a popular tanning agent aiding millions of people to wade off the dull appearance of their pale skin. It has even proved to be the best medication to be prescribed for patients suffering from the symptoms of damaged cells of the skin.

What exactly is Melanotan II?

It is a chemical compound having elements similar to melanocyte hormone produced naturally in the human body. It was mainly produced in laboratories as a prevention method for skin cancer. It proved to be a safe way to enhance the production of melanin naturally in the body. Melanin is responsible for smooth functioning of every activity related to the skin. Hence, if you need to have darker skin pigmentation then melanotan peptide presents the best solution.

Tanning of the skin happens due to the dark pigmentation present in the skin cells. The pigmented cells act as a kind of shield to protect the skin from outer infectious elements. Since last decade Melanotan II has become highly sold product due to varied valid reasons.

The reasons are:

  • If you prefer to have tanning without any risk of sun burns take the prescribed dosage of this med.
  • Your skin is protected from the ultraviolet rays.
  • For males, it is the best aid to enhance their libido.
  • A good therapy to improve the stimulating of PDE5 inhibitors.
  • Best remedy to prevent premature skin aging.
  • It is effective to eradicate marks of scars, skin burns and hides blemishes.
  • Helps in diminishing uneven skin tone as it spreads evenly all over the body.
  • It is great appetite suppressor. Thus, if you prefer not to feel the hunger pangs often, try to take this product.
  • Proved to be a weight loss aid.

It will help you to have wrinkles, pimples and freckle free face. Fitness seekers and people suffering from obesity symptoms prefer to have the beneficial compound to burn their fatty tissues. However, the desired effects can be only experienced by consuming right proportion of dosage.

Dosage level:

As the med is in peptide form, you need to know the correct proportions of the powder. The dosage level depends on why you want to take this medicine and the type of your skin. Generally, the dosage level ranges from 100mcg to 1000mcg.  In early stages, you can have the dosage up to 10 mg for each dose. Gradually increase the dosage to 3mg per day after first week. You can add more proportions reaching to 800mcg taken twice a week.

If you prefer to inject the peptide mix, the powder must be combined with bacteriostatic or with sterile water. It can be either injected under the skin or in the muscles, both ways are equally effective. This sunless tanning product has proven to have negligible side effect if utilized as per the instructions. The effect stays permanently, if you have followed all the instructions of taking the dosage correctly.

It will be beneficial to buy melanotan peptide of superior quality from reliable vendor. To know more about the medication, log on to websites promoting the marketing of the effective medicine.

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October 5, 2017

Go with the Gut: 7 Foods to Eat for Better Skin, Hair and Mood

 

By Dr. Christopher Calapai D.O.

All symptoms of the body from thin, dull hair, and sallow skin, to acne breakouts, body aches and sluggish energy all point to the gut. Gut health is incredibly important making mindful eating an essential part of longevity and anti-aging. If you want to feel vibrant and maintain a youthful appearance up to 15 years younger than your actual age, start weaving these key foods into your diet.

Garlic:

When we have an overgrowth of candida in the gut we experience things like acne breakouts, bloating, and constipation. Garlic mitigates all of this because it kills candida. Garlic also aids in digestion and immunity. Garlic also has anti-inflammatory properties making it ideal for joint aches. Allicin, which serves as an anti-aging, antifungal benefit to garlic aids in smoothing skin and preventing acne and other skin conditions.

Ground Flaxseed:

Responsible for helping food to travel effortlessly and smoothly through the GI tract, flaxseed keeps us regular. Flaxseed also contains cancer fighters called lignans which also ward off heart disease. Flaxseed helps to minimize rashes, skin flare ups and irritation. When you consume flaxseed your skin becomes more even toned and less sensitive.

Apple cider vinegar:

One of the best ways to address any digestive issues is to combine a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water or in tea and drink it before a meal. It helps your body to break down food. It helps with to prevent indigestion and stomach issues after eating. Anytime you can aid the digestive process you’ll notice glowing skin and a youthful radiance.

Celery & Celery Juice:

Another anti-inflammatory and cancer fighter celery also lowers blood pressure and rids us of sugar cravings (and sugar makes the skin sallow and leads to breakouts). The natural salts in celery juice maintain a healthy gut pH. The common recommendation is to drink 16 ounces on an empty stomach and improvements to digestion and physical appearance will be evident within 10 days.

Cauliflower:

High in fiber, cauliflower helps the gut maintain healthy microbes. This is important because when microbes or gut flora are out of whack a whole slew of symptoms become evident. These include digestive issues, depression or anxiety, and skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.

Fermented foods:

Kimchi is delicious and sauerkraut or pickled vegetables can make for a nice topping to a salad or mid-day snack. These fermented foods are packed with good bacteria which balances the microbiome, which is the anchor for our health and immunity.

Asparagus:  

Another “prebiotic” fiber that keeps the gut healthy and balanced is asparagus. You can add garlic to it and broil it in the oven offering a 1 -2 punch of gut friendly foods in one delicious side dish. It’s important to note that people who suffer from stomach pain may not do well with prebiotics in larger amounts. If the gut is already inflamed these foods can cause a flare up.

About the Doctor:

Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O. is an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine, and anti-aging medicine. Proclaimed the “The Stem Cell Guru” by the New York Daily News, Dr. Calapai is a leader in the field of stem cell therapy in the U.S. His stem cell treatments have achieved remarkable results in clinical trials on patients with conditions as varied as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, frailty syndrome, heart, kidney and liver failure, lupus, MS and Parkinson’s. He has worked with Mike TysonMickey Rourke, Steven Seagal, and Gotham’s, Donal Logue; and as a medical consultant for the New York Rangers. Connect with him via twitter @drcalapai or at www.drcal.net

 

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October 4, 2017

New Inspirational Cuffs from IsabelleGraceJewelry Support Breast Cancer Awareness

To support breast cancer awareness, IsabelleGraceJewelry is introducing two new jewelry pieces designed designed to be a symbol of the importance of living with hope and strength. These pieces are meant to demonstrate solidarity with all the friends, family and customers who are or have battled breast cancer.

What better way to honor the person who has battled or is battling breast cancer but with a beautiful cuff bracelet, the purchase of which will help others fight their battles too?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and, with that in mind, Isabelle Grace Jewelry will be donating 20% of the proceeds from the purchase of the ‘Strength and Dignity’ cuff or the ‘Survivor’ cuff bracelets and their entire BCA collection.

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The ‘Survivor’ cuff is also a heavy gauge cuff bracelet that is hand formed and stamped, available in gold or silver finish. It should serve to remind she who wears it that she is strong, beautiful and that while she has or has had breast cancer, she is resilient and will prevail!

The entire Breast Cancer collection at Isabelle Grace Jewelry symbolizes the importance of sisterhood and keeping courage and compassion, in the face of difficult circumstances, for those fighting and those who stand beside them.

Isabelle Grace Jewelry pieces are unique and all about elegance, effortlessness and timelessness, made by hand in the U.S.A. from recycled metals whenever possible. Celebrity following includes: Katherine Heigl, Courtney Lopez, Alyson Hannigan, Christina Milian and more. Find them online at www.isabellegracejewelry.com

Or on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram

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October 4, 2017

The Better Skin Co Promote Breast Cancer Awareness this October

This October, the original foot peel brand BABY FOOT and The Better Skin Co’s MIRAKLE CREAMwill be donating proceeds of their October sales to help the fight against breast cancer.
Baby Foot is working hard this month to promote breast cancer awareness with their limited edition Pink Box. Baby Foot is an all natural foot exfoliant containing 17 natural extracts that help get your feet back to looking and feeling like baby feet. Ten percent of proceeds from their limited edition pink box will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Retail is $25 at www.BabyFoot.com.

Nicknamed “Genius in a Jar,” Mirakle Cream is the secret recipe of Natalya Rachkova, an Uzbekistanian aesthetician with 29 years experience. With the perfect blend of nature and science, Mirakle Cream is a one-stop, skin-saving, problem-solving, all purpose cream that cures over 25 ailments and counting. Handcrafted with love and natural ingredients such as beeswax, coconut oil, sea buckthorn, shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe and soothing algae to help moisturize, soften, balance and brighten skin. Perfect for day or night. Throughout October, they will be donating 20% of their October sales to the American Cancer Society as well. Retail is $34 for 2 fl. oz jar at www.TheBetterSkinCo.com.

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October 4, 2017

Features to keep in mind when shopping an air fryer

In this new age technology the concept of a smart kitchen is introduced to make lives of working women easier and manageable. There are certain kitchen appliances which consume comparatively less time for overall cooking and are healthy as compared to the traditional style of cooking.

One such innovative technology which has recently come up is the Air Fryer. Since people are getting more health conscious than before, consuming less of oil in their food plays a vital role in their diet. Air fryer is a technology which uses less oil to fry certain type of food. One can even roast and bake together with regular frying.

However, because this technology is newly introduced, not many people have an idea to use it or even purchase a good quality air fryer. Hence, we list down certain features to keep in mind before purchasing an Air Fryer:

  • Dimension and Size:  Firstly it is very important to understand how much space is available in your house and where are you willing to keep the Air Fryer. Once that is decided you can then select the size.
  • Capacity: How much food needs to be cooked at a given point of time. It only makes sense to purchase such equipment if there are lot of people in your house and if the frequency of making fried foods is too much. But if you’re purchasing it for one time use or just for yourself, it is not feasible or economical.
  • Simplicity: As mentioned earlier, not many people know how to operate this appliance. Therefore, it is important for the companies supplying Air Fryers to provide easily comprehensible step by step instructions in their pamphlet.
  • Adjustable temperature: Generally, most of the Air Fryer has low temperature cooking since that cooks the food more properly and keeps the nutrients intact in the food. There are higher temperature Air Fryers as well, but it is recommended to purchase a low temperature one since the whole point of an Air Fryer is healthy cooking.
  • Safety: There are certain safety features that one should check before actually purchasing the appliance like auto temperature control i.e. controlling the temperature of the food as per the type of food. Then comes automatic shut down when not in use and child lock facility. Also the body of the appliance is made up of polymer so there are no chances of getting burnt and it is shock resistant as well.
  • Warranty: Any electronic item should have a good warranty of at least a year. Also the manufacturer should either repair it or replace within that particular time frame.
  • Keeping the food’s nutrients intact: Air Fryer is the kind of technology which uses low oil and the concept of cooking food at lower temperatures. This kind of technology keeps the food’s nutrients intact as compared to cooking at higher temperatures which not only lessens the nutrients but even add more of fat content.

These are some of the basic features which need to be kept in mind before buying an Air Fryer. The next challenge that a customer faces is the model which they should buy. According to the current market, there are 3 companies which provide with good Air Fryer. They are Avalon Bay, Philips Air Fryer, T-Fal and so on. However, to get more information regarding Air Fryer, one can visit homekitchenland to get the best reviews and information of Air Fryer in the year 2017. Home Kitchen Land gives a comparative analysis in terms of costs so that a customer can take economically viable decisions.

This is one of the first steps you can take towards a healthy lifestyle given the kind of stressful lives we are living and in the process end up eating things which we should not. With an Air Fryer in your house, you can indulge in your favorite dishes on one of your cheat days without any guilt.

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October 3, 2017

Need a HEADSHOT? Casting made simple has you covered!

Everyone needs a good headshot, even kids. It is your first impression to the world on social media, job applications and casting calls. Forget expensive photoshoots and professional cameras, take the perfect headshot right on your cell phone.

 

Follow these expert tips from Kristen Sanne, Creator of Casting Made Simple, to achieve a callback-worthy headshot at home:

  • Background – Choose a neutral background like a plain or brick wall, nice fence or simple greenery without any distracting objects
  • Lighting – Natural light makes your skin look vibrant and creates a natural appearance. If taking pictures indoors, avoid direct sunlight and make sure to turn off flash
  • HDR Mode – High Dynamic Range creates a single picture with more detail and greater range of tones and colors
  • Auto-Focus – Tap the screen to focus your camera
  • Hold Steady – Use a tripod or prop your phone against a solid surface to ensure a clear picture
  • Leave Space – You can always crop the photo afterwards to guarantee even spacing
  • Have Fun – Most importantly have fun! Candid photos can make the best headshots
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