March 29, 2016

Spring Savings at CVS/pharmacy!

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ONLY @ Select CVS/Pharmacy Locations!

Starting this week, CVS/Pharmacy is offering an exclusive $4 off deal to customers who purchase either the Internal Vaginal Moisturizer or The Personal Vaginal Lubricant! This deal is ONLY available at CVS/pharmacy and is for a limited time. Don’t miss out!!


CLICK HERE TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU!

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March 24, 2016

A Malibu Times “Win It” with Out of Africa

Look what you can enter to win in today’s Malibu Times newspaper! A bevy of products from Out of Africa Shea Butter.

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March 21, 2016

SIX Designer Cuts and Shapes of Diamonds in Engagement Rings

 

 

 

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Ladies love diamonds and a proposal with a diamond wedding ring never goes wrong. After years and pressure within the earth’s core, carbon atoms form string covalent bonds forming diamonds.

The mined diamonds can’t be set on your ring just after mining, they have to be cut into different desired shapes, valued based on their clarity and weighed. The cutting process is a very crucial process in diamond making and the final product and the market price is dependent on this. The main forms of cut diamonds include:

  1. Asscher Cut Diamonds

These have been in existence from 1902 after they were first introduced by the Asscher Brothers in Holland. The shape is picking up in the market and it’s characterized by a square appearance similar to the emerald’s square cut. It has a larger step facet with a smaller table and a higher crown.

It has more brilliance compared to the emerald cut and appears to have concentric squares if you look at it from the table. It almost looks octagonal. This is perfect if your fiancée desires something that’s like an emerald.

  1. Princess Cut Diamonds

This is a good cut for an engagement ring. The signature princess cut offers very brilliant diamonds. The intricate design tells of how much effort and though put into the engagement ring. It was first created in 1980 by Betzalel Amber and Israel Itskowitz .

They work with just about all types of rings and are affordable because of the four sided pyramid shape of the diamond that’s cut in a way similar to one half of the octahedron stone. This results in a lower price per carat compared to round cut diamonds. One rough stone is cut to make two princess’ cut diamonds making available affordable diamond rings.

  1. Emerald Cut Diamonds

The large and open table and the step cuts of its pavilion characterize emerald cut diamonds. Instead of the sparkle known for diamonds, the emerald has a mirror effect and an interplay of light and dark panes.

Its elegance is brought in by the less fiery long lines and dramatic flashes of light. Shapes vary from rectangular emeralds to almost square shaped ones. An affordable emerald ring is possible if you buy loose diamonds then have a cutter make the cut as needed.

  1. Cushion Cut Diamonds

This is a classic cut that has been around for about 200 years. The name is a direct representation of the diamond’s shape. Its square shaped with rounded corners just like a pillow. Cushion cut diamonds with enlarged culets are highly priced in antique diamond shops.

They have a better fire with three basic pavilion face patterns. Enlarged table increases brilliance by improving cut angles.

  1. Marquise Cut Diamonds

These long and narrow diamonds are football shaped and create an illusion of being big in size. The crown size is big and gives a good perception of a maximized diamond size. Just like the oval cut, they make the finger look longer.

  1. Round Cut Diamonds

They make up about three quarters of all the diamonds sold in the market worldwide. Maximum brightness and brilliance is achieved because of a larger surface area to reflect light. They have 58 facets and 57 if a culet isn’t included.

 

In conclusion, these diamond cuts give the resultant alluring and elegant appearance of diamonds. The skills employed in making them are exemplary and this results in higher costs. Affordable diamond rings with either of these cuts can be found in stores that sell used diamond rings or if you buy loose diamonds and get someone else cut them. There are many other diamond cuts like the radiant, heart, pear, trillion and Loose cut Diamonds

 

 

Author Bio

Annalise Raye is a renowned diamond cutter selling affordable diamond rings. This is because he buys the loose diamonds in wholesale and in bulk saving up on money. His cutting skills are incredible and working from her lab, you can be assured of the best diamond rings.

 

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March 18, 2016

National Proposal Day is this Sunday March 20th

1910 engagement ring

1910 engagement ring

 

I love this! National Proposal Day arrives this Sunday March 20th and to celebrate, Mode Studios created a video that truly sparkles: 100 Years of Engagement Rings! The video depicts the most popular engagement ring styles from the last 100 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uHTHC64G48

Happy Engagement from Lisa & the team at It’s a Glam Thing!

2010 engagement ring

2010 engagement ring

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March 15, 2016

Fashion & Accessory Market Finds

Good Day CharlotteHead on over to Good Day Charlotte‘s website and you’ll see a selection of videos from the show this morning.  OK, so I am sure you know, I am partial to our It’s a Glam Thing Fashion & Accessory Market finds presented by our Lifestyle & DIY Expert Julee Ireland.  You will enjoy what has has to present from Sundriven, Girls Got Game & more. L-

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March 14, 2016

March 17th noon to 4 pm Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley Collection makes its first appearance on HSN

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Mark your calendar now! On March 17th at 12AM, Noon and 4PM, Christie Brinkley is bringing her legendary supermodel style to fans across the country as Hair2Wear Christie Brinkley Collection makes its first appearance on HSN. Discover clip-in extensions, hair wraps and accessories designed to make it easy to get gorgeous hair on the go. I would love to work with you on a product giveaway to encourage your readers to tune in too!

The styles that will be available during the show include 16” Hair Extensions, 12” Hair Extensions (an HSN exclusive,) The Pony, Natural Tone Hair Wraps, Natural Fringes, Corinthian Headbands, Fishtail Headbands, Double Braided Headbands, and Thick Braid Headbands. Additional styles will be available online at www.hsn.com.

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Christie Brinkley’s Hair2Wear will be a featured beauty accessory in April’s It’s a Glam Thing’s Surprise Beauty Box. Tune in for more details.

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March 14, 2016

Enya Flack presents to Your Carolina Audiences Today

Your Carolina with Jack and Megan

Your Carolina with Jack and Megan

Like Your Carolina with Jack and Megan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourcarolina/

Enya Flack, Beauty & Style Expert It’s a Glam Thing presents Beauty: “Fix it” products for your beauty troubles.

 

Dry, chapped, rough hands are NOT very glamorous. What product is a “Fix” for that?

 

Out of Africa Shea Butter Hand Lotion is a non-greasy, nourishing formula that will instantly moisturize, replenish, and protect skin from premature aging and the harsh effects of climate. It is available in several scents, something for everyone like: Lavender, Vanilla, Geranium, Lemon Verbena. This Shea butter product is naturally moisturizing and hydrating. Shea butter easily penetrates the skin and will not clog pores.

 

www.outofafricashea.com

 

Many of us have a little too much hair circling our drain in the shower. What can minimize hair breakage and help with thinning hair?

 

The NEW Pura d’or line, Pro Organics with PuraPlex. PuraPlex is a combination of essential oils and organic and natural ingredients like 100% Aloe Vera, lemon oil, rosemary oil, argan oil and more. The Pro-Organic Hair Loss Therapy Thickening Shampoo even has coconut ingredients and the Pro Organic Ultra Mositurizing Conditioner has Japenese Honeysuckle as an ingredient. These products should stay on the hair and for 2 minutes for optical results and are available as a  subscription through The 2 Minute Club.

 

www.2minuteclub.com

 

Spring and especially during swimsuit season, women pay special attention to their legs and most especially the bikini line. No woman wants razor bumps and redness, what is a “fix” for that?

 

The PrivateRX brand of Cooling Pads and Soothing Serum were developed by Dr. Ronald D. Blatt for just that area. For waxing and shaving these aftercare products are “Must Haves”.

 

The PrivateRX Cooling Pads safely cleanse and calm delicate skin after shaving or waxing and help relieve irritation and prevent razor bumps. Each Cooling Pad is a soft-beaded cotton pad that gently exfoliates dry or dead skin cells to help free ingrown hairs.

The PrivateRX Soothing Serum is formulated to deliver and lock in concentrated moisture on delicate skin areas after shaving and waxing. Use for soothing, long-lasting comfort and prevention of ingrown hairs. For optimal results use after Cooling Pads.

 

www.privaterx.com

 

Another area that can cause “beauty” distress is the smile, what about stained, yellow looking teeth. Is there a cure all for that?

 

Dial-a-Smile ZERO White contains no harmful peroxide. It’s an all-natural and gentle yet effective treatment. This one of a kind, all natural blend of botanicals and baking-soda (baking soda is the whitening agent) is the perfect treatment for extra sensitive mouths and teeth. The gel’s sweet mint flavor is fresh and appealing making the overall experience more enjoyable. You can restore your teeth, crowns, veneers and caps to a natural white the pain free way with ZERO White.

 

www.whiteninglightning.com

 

Men have grooming issues too, like oily skin. What’s a “for men only” product to help combat that?

 

100% vegan, natural and organic, Sapien Men Facial Scrub removes impurities from the skin’s surface and deeply cleans the pores, always leaving the skin fresh and soft. It controls oiliness, leaving the skin powerfully hydrated. It makes shaving more comfortable by preventing irritation of the skin and ingrown hairs. It’s a mild and non-irritating formula with Acai grains and Aloe Vera. Contains Green Clay which plays an important role in the formation of collagen.

 

http://www.suryabrasilproducts.com

 

Stubborn makeup. It is often a problem to remove. What product makes make up removal easier while cleansing your skin?

Bee Friendly USDA Certified Organic Oil Based Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover is fully organic and includes honey and beeswax. This honey comes from organic farmers in Hawaii.
The facial cleanser, which is oil based, contains a variety of ingredients that are all designed to benefit the skin. This includes organic extra virgin olive oil, beeswax and honey. It has a light, refreshing scent.  Most importantly, however, it not only takes off your makeup, it also fully cleanses your skin.

www.beefriendlyskincare.com

 

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March 13, 2016

Beauty Products You Can’t Live Without

On Charlotte Today with Debra Kennedy, “Beauty Products You can’t Live Without” like Pura d’or Argan Oil, PrivateRX Cooling Pads and Soothing Serum & more.

Watch: http://www.wcnc.com/entertainment/television/charlotte-today/beauty-products-you-cant-live-without/77872271

Debra Kennedy Charlotte Today

 

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March 9, 2016

Nail It! Nail Look of the Day

Nail It! magazine Nail look of the Day – Groovy Marble by @polisheddaily

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March 7, 2016

Lisa’s Product Spotlight

It’s Lisa and I am happy, happy!! It is going to hit 70 degrees this week here in Rhode Island. This delightful bit of info has prompted me to get my Spring/Summer arsenal of beauty products in order. As I move things to my beauty closet’s back row, to the front and center or to the trash, I will periodically pop up a post about one of the products I am loving for beauty right now!

Here is my first, actually, my first two. Be sure to check the products out thoroughly HERE.

For Bikini Waxing and Shaving, added to my shelves this season are the PrivateRX brand of Cooling Pads and Soothing Serum to keep my bikini area in shape for “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” season.

PrivateRX Cooling Pads

PrivateRX Cooling Pads

PrivateRX Soothing Serum

PrivateRX Soothing Serum

 

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