June 9, 2014

Premiere Orlando/ Battle of the Strands ReCap

Premiere Orlando was in full swing from May 31- June 2. I am a little late in getting this up being that my Studio 10 segment was the next day. Oh boy did time get away from me. Anyway while at Premiere Orlando I got to meet many companies from all over the country. Such companies as American Crew, Timeless by Pevonia, KeratAGE, VERB, and an awesome scholarship program for aspiring beauty professionals called “Beauty Changes Lives” foundation. ( a blog will be posted about each).

Battle of the Strands Winner

Battle of the Strands Winner

Premiere Orlando is the second largest beauty show in the country and people from all over the world come to Orlando just to experience it. Beauty industry icons such as Kim Vo, Michael O’Rourke, Sam Villa and Carlos Cintron come and share their knowledge to all us pros. As a beauty blogger and a hairdresser I get to share my knowledge that I learn from all the companies and getting to try their products to share my love for them as well.

Carlos Cintron for keratAGE

Carlos Cintron for keratAGE

Also while at Premiere, It’s A Glam Thing got invited to the competition Battle of the Strands. Battle of the Strands goes on every year with salons from all over the world compete for the title. Whoever wins at the Orlando qualifying rounds will go on to compete in Las Vegas with salons from Japan, Puerto Rico, Canada and many more!

Premiere Orlando is more than just a hair show, it is a giant classroom. When you walk into the Orange County Convention Center you can feel all the positive energy and love just exploding in the air. Stay tuned for more!!!

 

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June 7, 2014

Love Your Eyes With Skinn Cosmetics

“The Enchanted” Eye Color Palette by Skinn Cosmetics

We all love makeup but sometimes it is hard to coordinate colors together. Over time I have learned to coordinate colors but sometimes I still have trouble and if your a makeup junkie like me you have no idea where to start sometimes. Also, it is hard to determine what colors would look best with your eye color, and shape. With all these things at “work” in makeup, I have turned to eye shadow palettes because the companies will put colors that go well together in the palette. I have had many palettes that I have loved in the past but none compare to the “The Enchanted” 6 eye color palette from Skinn Cosmetics by Dimitri James.

With “The Enchanted” eye palette you can customize your own look from natural to bold. The colors are extremely pigmented giving off awesome pops of color. My favorite pigment is the dark plum color. I love putting that on the focal point of my eye (the outer edge) and making it my eyeliner. With my blue eyes I feel that this color really accentuates the color of my eye and makes it look bigger. Now I just like bold but if your not into that the other colors in “The Enchanted” palette such as the matte colors are great for those that want a fresh natural look.

I knew I forgot to mention something. The palette also comes complete with 2 matte shades and 4 shimmer shades. Like I said one for ech person. What I like to do is use the matte skin tone color as my base and build from there. To me makeup is all about building. You can always add more but it is difficult to take away. So whether you are a beginner or a makeup whiz I highly suggest giving this palette a try and just play. It’s makeup so just have fun! For more info visit www.skinn.com

 

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June 4, 2014

Monday on Studio10 Tampa Sarasota

Watch the segment and read the recipes here:annie

 

http://www.wtsp.com/story/entertainment/television/studio10/2014/05/30/summer-beauty-recipes-that-you-can-make-at-home/9773107/

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May 26, 2014

May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

HSN asked It’s A Glam Thing to share our summer skin care routine since May is skin cancer awareness month.  I have composed a video sharing my skin care rituals for my incredibly oily skin.  In the summer my skin tends to be more oily and breaks out even more.

See what I do here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFtJcf4zKFQ

Be sure to check out http://www.hsn.com/shop/skin-care/bs0011 for more info on skin care and other beauty needs!

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May 18, 2014

Safety Meets Fashion With Snap2Live

I love to write about products or accessories that are on a mission.  In this case this accessories mission is to encourage everyone to help save a life simply by putting on your seat belt.  Snap2Live is a belt that looks and feels like a real seat belt. Only difference between this belt and the one in your car? The Snap2Live belt comes in a variety of colors to match every outfit in your wardrobe.

Snap2Live has not only become a life saving organization, it has also become one of the latest fashion trends to hit the market.  I can remember when I was in high school there were a few “cliques” that were very eccentric and wore your not so typical fashion trends.  Believe it or not I saw many of them wearing a seat belt as a belt. First I was thinking “what did they cut their seat belt out of their car and personalize it?” But that’s when I learned that the seat belt belt was a very “in” fashion trend.

Me Modeling Snap2Live Belt

Me Modeling Snap2Live Belt

Now at 23 years old my fashion sense has changed alot and the seat belt belt has become one of my favorite accessories. Snap2Live is not only extremely fashionable but just knowing that I am wearing something that has so much meaning behind it is the part I love best.  We can all use this awesome belt as a friendly word of caution to anyone who notices it.  Not only does the  belt attract attention even the package it comes in is another friendly reminder.  On the box there are your friendly reminders such as “Don’t text and drive”, and “Don’t drink and drive” and more.

I think this cause is an awesome fashion statement to make.  Being that car crashes are the number one cause of children in the U.S. we really need to take a stand and put an end to this right now.  So join the pledge at

www.snap2live.com get your very own belt and help to save 5 million lives by the year 2020. 

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May 12, 2014

Bumpy Arms Be Gone With Soap & Glory

With summer coming tank tops and short sleeve shirts will be in your wardrobe and sometimes the worst problem areas are on our arms. It seems no matter how many times we work out that part of our arms we still have those nice little bumps and no tone in our upper arms. Wouldn’t it be great if there was some miracle in a bottle that we could use to help smooth and tone those areas to get us summer ready?

Soap & Glory's The Firminator

Soap & Glory’s The Firminator

Fear not, for there is Soap & Glory’s Firminator Targeted Arm Toning & Smoothing Formula will get rid of those nasty bumpy arms. Now I have never been one to “follow the instructions” on a product like this. Meaning when it said to use it on my arms, I decided to try it on my upper legs as well. After one week I could see a difference in the bumps on my legs and the bumps on my upper arms.

The Firminator is infused with Soft Focus Spheres that help disguise the bumps. It also has caffeine that helps improve your skins elasticity and Smoothbump spheres that exfoliate as well. While the product is on and absorbing into your skin you may feel a heating and/or tingling. When you feel this it will let you know that the product is working. Only thing I want to point out and, this is coming from experience, is you may not want to put this on after you shave your under arms and your legs because if your legs are anything like mine they will burn like there is no tomorrow. What I have done is I have used regular lotion and let the pores on my legs absorb the moisture for a few hours then right before bed I put on The Firminator.

Soget summer ready without th hassle of an arm workout that does not work and just spread on the miracle. You can get The Firminator at: http://www.soapandglory.com/bath-body-care/body-products/firming-serums/the-firminatortm-targeted-arm-firming-toning-formula

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May 9, 2014

Have a Sexy Pucker With Soap & Glory

Here is my review of the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss! Hope you enjoy.

View the video here:

You can purchase Sexy Mother Pucker at www.sephora.com and www.soapandglory.com

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May 4, 2014

Make Mom Feel Exotic With Jasmine

Mom, a name that means so much.  A woman who loves you, a woman who stands by you through broken hearts and many tears.  If a mom is an extremely special woman than you should give her an extra special gift this mother’s day.  I’m not talking some little thing you threw together in 5 minutes because you forgot it’s mother’s day.  No, I’m talking a gift that makes her feel pretty an makes you feel good about giving it to her. Halle Berry has your back with her new fragrance Exotic Jasmine.

exotic jasmine halle

Exotic Jasmine from Halle Berry is a fragrance with a little bit of a zing to it.  I love this sent and I honestly didn’t think I would be into floral scents.  I have always loved soft fruity, tropical scents. I even had my mom try it out and she is a lot like me. Doesn’t really like floral scents. She couldn’t get enough.

As a real estate agent for 25 years my mom had to be around people everyday. I know that when your that close to people you don’t want them to not be near you because your fragrance is over powering or doesn’t smell good. With Exotic Jasmine you can bring out your inner goddess & everyone will be asking you what you are wearing.

So make mom feel great this mother’s day and get her Exotic Jasmine by Halle Berry.  She will love it! (Dad will too 😉

www.halleberryfragrances.com

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April 30, 2014

Fast Acne Fix With Murad

Acne is a big pain and it seems there is never any product out there that targets just acne.  Murad Acne Spot Fast Fix targets the acne with one simple dollop on the pimple.  Murad’s Acne Spot Fast Fix contains 3.5% Benzoyl Peroxide that kills the bacteria causing acne.  Not ony can this product be used on your face, try using it on your “body acne” such as spots on your chest, shoulders and back.

Before use, make sure you cleanse your skin to give it a “clean canvas” then spread the treatment on your problem areas.  It has been my experience that products and treatments do not work if my skin is not cleansed so always be sure to cleanse.

For more information on Murad products visit www.murad.com

acne spot

 

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April 24, 2014

Christie Brinkley at 60 is more Beautiful than ever!

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Christie Brinkley is more beautiful than ever! A recent cover of People magazine shows the timeless super model looking fabulous and fit, flashing a gigantic smile, while celebrating her 60th birthday!

Christie looks flawless and leaves us wondering how she does it. Aside from a healthy and balanced lifestyle, Christie turns to her Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley collection of clip-in hair extensions for long, full and beautiful hair – which she is wearing on the cover!

“It used to take a stylist hours to give me extensions. Now it takes me two seconds [with Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley] Extensions! They’re so light and natural…I clip them in and forget they’re there! After skiing or a yoga class, I pull this out of my bag and do a quick fix in the ladies room. Instant volume. Instant glamour!”
– Christie

Inspired by Christie’s supermodel beauty expertise, comes a new line of affordable, on-trend hair additions. With an expansive range of available looks from sleek clip-in bangs to massively popular braids, plus 10 natural-looking wigs, the Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley Collection lets any woman have the most coveted hair trends in no time.

One of Christie’s favorite styles is the Hair2Wear 16” Hair Extension. If you crave a longer look, but don’t want to wait, these 16” long by 7” wide extensions deliver longer, fuller hair in seconds. With a built-in loose wave, each piece blends effortlessly with natural hair for maximum volume.

The Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley 16” Hair Extension ($49) can be purchased on www.Hair2Wear.com

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