August 9, 2016

Beautiful Hair starts with a Lisse Luxe Hair Towel by Aquis

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In all the years I have been washing my hair, I have never owned a hair towel designed specifically for hair. I use a regular towel, and it was not until I tried a Lisse Luxe Hair Towel by Aquis, that I realized what I was missing. The Lisse Luxe Hair Towel is the perfect length and thickness and wraps around your hair beautifully. The fabric is soft and wicks away moisture up to 5x better than cotton towels. The towel also allows you hair to dry fast with less friction which minimizes frizz. I love it because it is long, comfortable and lightweight so I can wrap up my hair and tuck it in the back easily without the bulkiness I get with a regular towel. The Aquis Lisse Luxe Hair Towel is just the perfect hair towel for me, and I’m not letting it out of my sight. 

There are also other unique features of the Aquis Lisse Luxe Hair Towel;

You hair will dry faster for quicker blow drying;

The hair towel prevents frizz, split ends and hair breakage;

It absorbs water with woven fibers, and Aquis textiles have ultra-fine fiber channels for enhanced wicking

Remember to follow the care instructions before using your towel for best results and to keep your towel from getting damaged. Learn more about the Aquis Lisse Luxe Hair Towel at aquis.com

 

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August 2, 2016

Beautiful Summer Gift ideas from Fragrance.net

Don’t you just hate it when you buy a gift for someone and you wish you had bought one for yourself too? That’s exactly how I felt with a Double Moisturizer- Honeysuckle Blood Orange Custard  a Tangerine & Blood Orange Soy Candle that I recently purchased for a gift basket I was preparing. Both items can be purchased from Fragrance.net and I think that’s exactly what I am going to do. 

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Double Moisturizer- Honeysuckle Blood Orange Custard, $29.99 is a rich, thick moisturizer that has an amazing scent of citrus. This moisturizer is perfect for both day and night as the rich scent lingers on your skin and it is delightful. This light weight cream will leave your skin feeling silky and smelling delicious.

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The Tangerine & Blood Orange Soy Candle, $14.24, has an equally delightful scent of citrus. You don’t even have to burn the candle to experience the aroma. Just leave it uncovered and the citrus scent will lightly fill the room. This particular candle was also created as a massage and aromatherapy Candle. There are also benefits to burning soy candles as opposed to regular candles;

Soy candles last longer, and  burn cleaner. Soy candles generally don’t burn black soot like regular candles so your walls and furniture stay cleaner longer; Soy candles are non-toxic because they are made of vegetable oil. They also have a lower melting point so the wax itself doesn’t get as hot as regular candles. The  Tangerine & Blood Orange scent in this particular candle only adds to its appeal.

These accessories will make perfect gifts. You will find these gift ideas  and more at www.fragrancenet.com

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August 2, 2016

Snack Food Leader Love With Food Launches in 25 Countries – TODAY!

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America’s leading snack discovery service, Love With Food, has announced that it will begin shipping internationally on August 2nd.

Love With Food—a snack discovery service that focuses on bringing affordable, all-natural, organic or gluten-free snacks to American doorsteps—has announced that its global expansion plans will begin shipping internationally to over 25 countries on August 2, 2016. Love With Food’s international expansion will bring curated, hard-to-find healthier snack selections to even more health conscious consumers and continue to help make eating well something that is affordable and accessible to anyone.

“All around the globe, consumers are shifting away from long, large meals, and towards quick small bites, resulting in the snacking boom. Snacking is not only big business, but a fast growing one. Based on a Nielsen report, global snacks sales grossed almost $4 billion annually,” said Aihui Ong, Founder and CEO of Love With Food. “Hence, the decision for us to go global was more of a ‘when’ rather than an ‘if’. We’ve received tens of thousands of requests asking for Love With Food from all over the world, so meeting this demand from our international fans has been a major priority for us. We’re very excited to finally offer Love With Food to people around the world who want to discover new all-natural snacks.”

International consumers will now have the opportunity to try mostly North American snacks and brands previously unavailable in their local markets in the comfort of their homes. This expansion will also allow North American food companies to reach new international consumers effortlessly.

“Our mission is to help consumers discover the latest and greatest healthier snack options easily and this expansion will establish Love With Food as a global trusted brand beyond the U.S,” Ong said.

Love With Food’s international customers will have the option to order The Deluxe Box, a sampling of 16-20 new surprise snacks starting at $16.50 USD/month, or The Gluten-Free Box, a sampling of 10-12 surprise celiac-safe and mostly dairy-free snacks starting at $19.99 USD/month. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to international food banks to help fight world hunger.

Love With Food is offering an introductory shipping cost of $3.99 for the first 5,000 international customers to sign up. International shipping will begin with over 25 select countries, but the company plans to expand around the rest of the world shortly after. To subscribe and learn more about this tasty discovery service, visit www.lovewithfood.com.

About Love With Food:

Founded in 2012, Love With Food is the leading direct-to-consumer channel that connects food brands with health conscious consumers. It’s a monthly delivery service of personalized products that helps healthy conscious consumers discover and try new, organic, natural or gluten-free snacks in their homes. This channel benefits brands by helping them reach the right target audience and tap into valuable customer intelligence data. Love With Food is headquartered in Foster City, CA and operates in 27 countries. Love With Food donates meals to fight world hunger. To date, it has donated more than ONE MILLION meals to food banks. To learn more, visit LoveWithFood.com.

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July 26, 2016

Sally Hansen introduces “Royal Splendor”

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SALLY HANSEN introduces its new line of Miracle Gel colors called “Royal Splendor”. You will not be disappointed in these 7 amazing colors.  We love Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel because the polishes last several weeks and are chip resistant. Remember to use Miracle Gel™ 2X Volume Top Coat with the Miracle Gel shades to experience the long-lasting benefits as well as a high gloss finish. The beauty of Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel is that no lights are needed for the polish to harden. Apply Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in 2 easy steps:

First, apply two thin coats of Miracle Gel™ color to clean, bare nails. Then, apply one coat of the Miracle Gel™ Top Coat. Natural light cures the polish, yielding a manicure that resembles a UV / LED cured gel polish. It removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

The “Royal Splendor” collection features seven new regal shades:

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  • Plush Blush This powder pink features a Hall Of Mirrors-esque iridescence
  • Frill Seeker Stop searching, you’ve arrived at the perfect resplendent, creamy-peach shade
  • Regal Rosé Wine and dine — or let them eat cake — in a sparkling pale peony
  • Mauve-olous Take the throne in this beige-tinged medium-pink tone
  • Off with her Red! Hold court with this vibrant, true red
  • Can’t Beet Royalty Bring it to the boudoir in this rich maroon
  • Prince Char-mint A refreshingly Versailles-worthy pale verdant hue

Price & Availability: The Miracle Gel™ Royal Splendor Collection, SRP $9.99 each and are on store shelves now.  View all that Sally Hansen has to offer at SallyHansen.com

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July 24, 2016

Abba Pure Performance Hair Care Styles your Curly hair to perfection

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If you have curly hair that is unmanageable at times (especially on hot and humid days) you need to add ABBA Pure Performance Hair Care to your beauty cabinet.  

ABBA Pure Performance Hair Care offers products catering to all  hair types. Abba Pure Perfection for color treated hair; Pure Moisture for damaged dry and brittle hair; Pure Volume for Lifeless and fine hair; Pure Gentle, gentle enough for children and Pure Recovery designed for decreasing heavy build-up and removes impurities. Last but not least, I am loving Pure Style specially formulated for curly hair.

What makes Abba Pure Performance Hair Care so unique?  As stated by ABBA, “for over 25 years ABBA® Pure Performance Hair Care has been a leader in product formulation. We were the first brand to make 100% Vegan hair care products and our Gluten-Free ProQuinoa Complex™ delivers performance, protein and purity like no other professional salon brand on the market.”

There are several products in the Pure Style line,  ABBA Texturizing Cream, Curl Prep Spray and Curl Finish Spray.  They are exactly what my curly hair needs to keep in in control. After washing your hair, apply a small amount of the texturizing cream. I prefer to air dry and the texture cream creates curls with definition without the volume and frizz. The combination of Olive butter, Sunflower extract andProQuinoa Complex™ repair and moisturizes my hair beautifully. You will feel the difference after your first application. ABBA’s Tip for the Texture Cream: Layer on throughout the day for increased separation.

ABBA Curl Prep Spray hydrates your curly hair while allowing you to style your hair either by air drying or blow drying. ABBA’s tip for Curl Prep Spray: Use on all hair types for texture. Curl Prep Spray is formulated with Lemongrass, Orange Peel Oil, ProQuinoa Complex™.

Abba Curl Finish Spray works to perfection. Apply the spray after you have finished styling and your hair will stay in place for hours.  Curl Prep Spray will give you a firm hold without stiff, sticky buildup. Curl Prep Spray is formulated with  Avocado, Grapefruit and ProQuinoa Complex™ and is perfect for all hair types. ABBA’s TIP for Curl Prep Spray: For a wet look, use ABBA® Volume Gel, comb into style and finish with spray.

ABBA has a commitment to purity. Their products are never tested on animals. They are 100% Vegan, Gluten-Free and made without Parabens*, DEA*, Phathalates, Synthetic Color Additives, Sulfates and Sodium Chlorides.

You can find the ABBA Pure Performance product line at Ulta.com. Learn more about ABBA at www.pureabba.com

 

 

 

 

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July 19, 2016

What do you get a guy who doesn’t want anything? Molton Brown !!

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Father’s Day and Birthdays are always challenging gift occasions. My husband has everything he needs and he just doesn’t want anything. Yes, he is one of those kind of guys that make gift buying very difficult. I do know he likes to smell nice but he really won’t buy products for himself, so that’s where I come in handy. A little online shopping brought me to Molton Brown and I found a fabulous body wash, black Peppercorn. This particular body wash is formulated with antioxidant rich Madagascan black peppercorn oil and top notes of coriander. My husband is enjoying his new Molton Brown body wash immensely.

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A recent trip to New York City’s Soho district brought me right in front of a Molton Brown Store. I didn’t even realize it until I was crossing the street, I was so excited to browse in the store. How happy was I, that I found a Black Peppercorn  Anti Perspirant Stick which will complement the Body Wash he already has?  Molton Brown  has an extensive line of body care for both men and women. There were so many amazing scents to choose from. Scents like Cocoa & Sandalwood, Silver Birch, Water Mint just to name a few. I purchased Tobacco Absolute and I know he will enjoy it just as much. What is nice about this line is the variety and the exquisite scents.

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Shop online at  www.moltonbrown.com or visit some of their locations nationwide. Find a Store near you at Molton Brown

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July 12, 2016

BlendSmart…Look Flawless

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Do you ever say to yourself, “there has to be an easier way” when applying your makeup foundation? I know I have more often than I care to say. Powder blush is relatively easy to apply but liquid and stick foundation can result in a nightmare. I love my liquid and stick foundations in the cooler months and I don’t  like applying with a sponge. Therefore, I am left with using my fingertips. This can be messy, streaky and cakey. There is nothing worse than a makeup line left behind because you didn’t blend it in correctly. I have found the perfect tool to solve these issues and maybe solve some of your own with the blendSMART rotating makeup brush.

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The blendSMART rotating makeup brush is an amazing tool that allows you to apply your foundation, bronzers and blushes flawlessly. The blendSMART brush is battery operated (batteries included) with a rotating brush head (the brush head actually spins). The blendSMART is easy to use, simply dab the desired amount of foundation onto your face and turn on your blendSMART. The gentle spinning of the brush gradually and delicately blends your foundation. I was very impressed at how well the blendSMART brush worked. The blendSMART provides an even application every time. Cleaning is easy too! I just use a little liquid soap and water and gently swish the brush in the palm of my hand then rinse. The blendSMART will be dry and ready for its next use.

There are 3 high quality interchangeable brush heads designed for the blendSMART. The Foundation Brush (shown below) is included in the blendSMART Starter Set. It can be used with your favorite liquid, loose, pressed powder or stick foundation).  The Blush Brush and Powder Brush are sold separately. All three of the blendSMART interchangeable brushes include the following features:

Premium, anti-bacterial synthetic fibers (cruelty-free)

Soft and gentle fibers are ideal for sensitive skin

Spins at approximately 190 RPM

Easily attaches to your blendSMART automated handle

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Foundation Brush

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Blush Brush Head is used with creme, loose or pressed blush

blendSMART PRO TIP: great results with mineral powder makeup including foundation

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Powder Brush Head used with your favorite loose or pressed powder makeup

The blendSMART Brush is not just a makeup gadget but an important tool if you want your makeup to look flawless.  I can’t wait to try the Blush Brush and Powder Brush as I’m sure I will have the same amazing results. At their website you will also find videos which demonstrate how easy the blendSMART Brush is to use.  Shop www.blendsmart.com

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July 5, 2016

I am going on a picnic and serving up some CeraVe

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If you loving go on picnics as much as I do, you want to be sure you have fun. Planning is important and once you have the food covered, you need to have yourself covered just in case. Don’t forget your sunscreen and the NEW CeraVe Itch Relieving Moisturizing Lotion and CeraVe Itch Relieving Moisturizing Cream. Tuck a container inside your picnic basket and be prepared. CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion and Cream will come to your rescue if you start to experience dry skin, irritation form insect bites (those ants sure can give a nasty bite) and of course the dreaded sunburn.

CeraVe Itch Relieving Moisturizing and Cream are both free of Steroids, is non-comedogenic, non-irratating and fragrance and sulfate free. The formulas are a topical analgesic formulated to relieve itching due to minor skin irritations. They were developed by dermatologists and contains the anti-itch ingredient, pramoxine hydrochloride 1%. “Three essential ceramides (1,3,6-11) help to repair and restore the protective skin barrier”  These products are suitable for children too!

Once applied, CeraVe Itch Relieving Moisturizing and Cream starts working within 2 minutes and will provide relief up to 8 hours for most people. Isn’t it worth being prepared as opposed to having an itchy afternoon?

CeraVe Itch Relieving Moisturizing Lotion and CeraVe Itch Relieving Moisturizing Cream are available at Walgreens and Rite Aid

 

 

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July 1, 2016

July’s Beauty’s Best – Gerard Cosmetics SLAY ALL DAY SETTING SPRAY

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Slay All Day Setting Spray

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June 28, 2016

Wendy Mignot has a gift for creating exquisite pearl and leather jewelry

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I’m not much of a jewelry person. Shoes? Yes … Jewelry? No. That is, until I discovered Wendy Mignot. My husband bought me a beautiful pair of earrings to mark my 40th birthday about 10+ years ago. I have worn nothing else on my ears since. Move over 40th birthday present, you have been temporarily replaced by my new Wendy Mignot Lavender pearl earrings. Check out my new pair of  Coastal Petite Lavender Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings. Not only is lavender my favorite color but when I saw these pearl stud earrings, I could not resist. These particular pair of earring are from the Coastal Petite Collection and have sterling silver backs. Wendy Mignot states perfectly that “Each pearl is unique; each piece is unique”. You will find this to be true when you view her collection.

There are eight unique collections with pieces such as earrings, bracelets  and necklaces. The necklace below, from the Seacrest Tahitian collection is handcrafted in leather with assorted Tahitian Pearls. The Round Pearls (10-12mm) and  Drop Pearls (14-16mm) used to create this necklace are simply stunning.

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Of course we can’t omit some of the beautiful bracelets like the bracelets form the Azur Turquoise collection. This Larimar and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet is one of my favorites. It’s  a limited edition and available in several lengths. This piece is definitely a turquoise lovers dream bracelet.

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Wendy Mignot has been a designer all her life. Her world-renowned styles represent gypset style (artists who live and work around the world) and Bohemian Chic fashion. “Wendy Mingot’s one-of-a-kind jewelry became a trademark and her reflection of adventures at sea, with each design reflecting family, culture and heritage.” You can read about Wend’s amazing story at WendyMingot.com.

 

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You can view the entire Wendy Mignot collections at wendymignot.com

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