January 5, 2015

Don’t Miss the Skin & Co. Roma deal on Nordstrom.com…This Week Only!

Start the New Year off right with the Skin & Co. Roma deal on Nordstrom.com !  Receive a free travel size Truffle Body Milk Kit with any Skin&Co. purchase of $70. This deal is only available during the week of 1/5!

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Truffle Therapy Body Milk: Created to nourish dry skin, this decadent moisturizer is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential amino acids. Exclusive truffle extract stimulates Superoxide Dismutase production to destroy harmful free radicals and keep skin youthful. For an Italian indulgence anywhere.

Truffle Body Gel: Cleanse and hydrate with a light foam that leaves skin fresh and soft. Bursting with a unique truffle extract that stimulates the production of Superoxide Dismutase—a compound that destroys free radicals and has an antioxidant, anti-aging effect—this body gel leaves skin smooth from head to toe. http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/skin-co-roma

Receive travel-size samples of Truffle Body Gel, Sicilian Body Lotion, and Truffle Body Milk with your $70 Skin & Co. Roma purchase. A $36 value. Online only.

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December 31, 2014

How you can transform your skin, wardrobe, hair and wellness in just 72 hours

All of us look to the New Year as a time to make changes in many aspects of our lives.  We’re giving you a twist on traditional New Year’s Resolutions.  We call this New in 72 – ways you can transform your skin, wardrobe, hair and wellness in just 72 hours.  It’s a beautiful and exciting way to kick off your 2015!

Skin
Skin care expert and Founder, President/CEO of Vertere Skin Care, Bethany Hilt, offers the following tips to see a visible difference in your skin within 72 hours:

Drink coconut water daily – Coconut water is not just a great hydrator due to its electrolyte content, but it also contains cytokines and lauric acid which are used in the process of cell growth and their regulation. Coconut water has significant anti-aging, anti-carcinogenic and anti-thrombotic properties which helps to minimize skin aging, balance PH levels and keep connective tissue hydrated.

Add a facial loofah to your cleansing routine – Regardless of the cleansing modality you’re currently using, whether it’s your hands or a Clarisonic, use a facial loofah gently once a day.  This boost of manual exfoliation can quickly eliminate dead skin cells and polish your skin to perfection.

Vertere’s Dramatic Transformation Cream SPF 15 – To build on the tips above and see a visible difference in your skin within 72 hours, use Vertere Skin Care’s Dramatic Transformation Cream SPF 15 daily.  A consumer test panel, beauty editors, bloggers and testimonials like this consistently report seeing a visible difference in their skin within 72 hours.

Wardrobe
Celebrity wardrobe stylist Newheart Ohanian, who recently styled singer Estelle as well as spreads for Interview Germany, Vogue Taiwan and Elle Mexico, offers these pro principles for refreshing your wardrobe within 72 hours:

Create ‘uniforms’ in your closet

Organize your closet according to the staples of your ‘uniforms’

Make these items the staples of your ‘uniforms’ to create go-to look:

A little black dres

A crisp white shirt

Black blazer(s)

Cashmere sweaters

Tux trousers

Jeans

Turtlenecks

Pencil skirts

Refresh your wardrobe with new key items and accessories such as a cashmere camel coat, ankle booties, a good military boot and stackable bracelets.

Hair
Celebrity hairstylist, Kozmo Fahringer, who has perfected the tresses of hundreds of models as well as celebrities such as Brooke Shields and Isabella Rossellini, relies on one go-to product to create a blowout that lasts 72 hours –  Phytovolume Actif.  Just spray it into damp hair, blow dry and style.  Your style will last for 72 hours without being crunchy.  Use dry shampoo on day three if necessary.

Wellness
Marcia Camino, yoga expert and founder of Pink Lotus Yoga Studio, recommends three types of meditation that are lesser-known to create improved emotional and spiritual health within 72 hours.  These practices have shown to have a positive affect even after just one session, so practice one, two, or all three for three days straight and note the profound shift in your psyche:

Yoga Nidra (Yoga Sleep) – Yoga Nidra helps your mind and body relax deeply because your subconscious comes to the forefront and your analytical, judgmental mind falls away.

Yin Yoga – Here, we investigate postures held for several minutes each that not only open the body  for greater flexibility but also clears the mind by training the brain to ‘stay put’; necessary in our stressful world.

Freeform movement  –  At Pink Lotus Yoga Studio, we sometimes get out of our yoga minds and just shake it!  We turn on danceable music for several minutes and ask students to explore creating movement from the heart rather than the head and to enjoy themselves while moving. Moving/Dancing is one of the best meditations in motion around; it can bring on “ananda” (happiness).

Here’s to you making visible improvements to these aspects of your life in just 72 hours to kick off 2015 in a powerful way!

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December 26, 2014

Join a Revolution – Life Time Opens Its Doors to the Community During Commitment Day Festival 20

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As the battle of the bulge wages on in America, we’re seeing skyrocketing obesity rates and lower life expectancies among children. Life Time–The Healthy Way of Life Company aims to inspire positive change by opening its doors to the community and hosting one million workouts across the country during its Commitment Day Festival (January 1), Fun Run (January 1-4), and Indoor Triathlon Workout (January 4, 2015).

Set to take place at 113 Life Time destinations from coast to coast, the Festival will feature healthy family events all weekend long. In addition, 52 Life Time destinations will host the annual Commitment Day 5K Fun Run on January 1st for all ages and abilities as participants join together in a symbolic commitment to lead healthier, more active lives in 2015. Plus, in partnership with IRONMAN, on January 4th, 79 Life Time destinations will host an inaugural Indoor Triathlon Workout to encourage and educate people of all athletic abilities on the sport of triathlon.

The Commitment Festival is open to both members and non-members and will kick off on January 1, 2015 with the Commitment Day 5K Fun Run taking place in 52 cities in 24 states. Commitment Day Festival offers a variety of educational and entertaining events, including:

  • Daily Fit Talks and Workout Workshops – The FIT Talks series is designed to educate and empower participants with approachable, relevant, and simple life-changing actions, such as breaking up with sugar, eating fat to burn fat, and why counting calories won’t lead to long term results. Participants may also attend a Workout Workshop in which they’ll have an opportunity to learn and burn with a new workout, such as ViPR, LT Connect, Strength and Flexibility, Battling Ropes, Upper Body Strength & Tone and more.
  • Jan. 2nd Alpha Madness – The Life Time Alpha program is designed for anyone looking to lose weight or enhance performance. Participants will start with a Get Connected Seminar to introduce heart rate training via LT Connect, which helps them train smarter not harder. From there, they’ll have the opportunity to compete against themselves in an Alpha Workout focused on functional movements suitable for all ages and fitness abilities.
  • Jan. 3rd Yoga Commitment Jam – Yogis and beginners alike will de-stress from the holidays and kick off a commitment to yoga with 90-minute Vinyasa Flow class suitable for all ages and abilities.
  • Jan. 4th Indoor Triathlon Hour powered by Life Time Tri and IRONMAN – Redefine your 2015: commit to tri. If you’ve ever wanted to try a tri, this is where to start. Inspiration without intimidation, the 60-minute indoor workout will feature a 10-minute pool swim, 30-minute spin, and 20-minute treadmill run. Athletes of all abilities from beginner to experienced are invited. All participants who register for and attend the Indoor Triathlon Hour ($25 fee) receive a lifestyle training shirt, swim cap, race bib, $20 off a $100 purchase at ironmanstore.com, one free month of Masters swim lessons with Life Time Swim (new participants only) and $10 a new LifeSpa service of $50 or more, plus, are eligible for a chance to win one of three slots to the 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Zell am See-Kaprun, SalzburgerLand, Austria or, one of five slots to a Life Time Tri Series race. Learn more about event locations and registration at www.indoortri.com. Limited spots available per club.

 

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December 18, 2014

Visit the elegant WINK BROW BAR in the West Village

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At Wink Brow Bar in the West Village, expert brow guru Umbreen Sheikh and her team of experts shape and nurture your natural brows in the luxurious decoration of her salon. Due to over 20 years of work, Umbreen is full of knowledge as well! Here are a few of her tips for maximizing the potential of your brows:

On promoting brow hair growth: “Everybody is different in how much their brow grows but you can try the following: Brush them with an eyebrow brush, always remembering to go upwards and then outwards. Then, moisturize your brows, making sure the hairs aren’t dry. Again Threading is a good option as it stimulates hair growth in a natural, organic and chemical-free way. Another thing you can do is to take vitamins, such as B-complex and C.”

On using tools to tame growing out brows: “You can use brow powders or pens to keep your brows filled in during the growing phase. You can also use a non-sticky brow wax. This keeps the hairs pressed back in the right direction on your face, making your brows appear fuller.” 

Furthermore, what’s more inviting than the gorgeous and chic decoration of Wink?  winkbrowbar.com

Wink Brow Bar,  7 Greenwich Avenue, New York, NY 10014, Phone: (212) 600-1857

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December 18, 2014

Dove Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend’s Holiday Hair Tips & Tricks

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Tip 1: Braids are all the rage these days, so try a festive fishtail for this year’s family holiday party! Keep it simple and sophisticated, or pull some pieces out around your face and loosen the braid for a more laid back look.

·         Part dry hair to one side and gather in front of the shoulder; create two even sections.

·         Begin the braid by taking a small piece of hair from the outside of the first section, crossing it over and adding to the inside of the opposite section.

·         Continue until the braid is complete and secure with an elastic.

*Bonus Tip! For next-day texture, remove the braid and shake hair out. Apply Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo to roots and lengths to absorb oil and refresh and revive hair

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Tip 2: A textured bun is a great alternative to the side chignon, and an elegant yet fun look for your holiday office party. Take the look from the office to the after party by adding a touch of sparkle with a beautiful holiday hairpin!

·         Take small sections of dry hair, beginning at the hairline, and twist upward – continue picking up hair as you go until you reach the back of the head.

·         Secure each twist with a bobby pin and repeat 4-5 times.

·         Gather the remaining hair and blend it with the twists, twisting all of the hair into a loose bun – secure with additional pins as needed.

·         Finish with Dove Style + Care Strength & Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray to keep the style in place all da

blowoutTip 3: All it takes is one good hair day (or night) to send your confidence through the roof, so start the New Year off right with a timeless style and own the night with a shiny, voluminous blowout!

·         Towel-dry clean hair and spray Dove Oxygen Moisture Root Lift Spray directly on roots.

·         Separate into 2-3 sections and blow dry using a large round brush, lifting each section at the root to create volume.

·         Once dry, wrap each section around 3 fingers creating a barrel roll; secure at the root with a pin.

·         Once head is set, remove the pins and add 1-2 drops of Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment from mid-length through the ends.

·         Finish your look off with Dove Style + Care Strength & Shine Extra Hold Hairspray to ensure that your gorgeous hair lasts well past midnight!

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Tip 4: If soiree season has you strapped for time, opt for a trendy top knot for a sleek and sophisticated look!

·         Apply 1-2 drops of Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment to damp lengths and ends; blow dry and gather into a high, tight ponytail at the crown.

·         With another small drop of Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Treatment on fingertips, braid the ponytail and secure with an elastic.

·         Wrap the braid around the base of the ponytail, tucking the end underneath to create the “knot;” secure with a bobby pin.

·         Finish with Dove Style + Care Strength & Shine Extra Hold Hairspray to hold the style in place.

*Bonus Tip! Spray hairspray on a reusable mascara wand and use it to smooth down any flyaway hairs, especially around the ears and at the nape of the neck.

http://www.dove.us/Products/Hair/default.aspx

 

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December 17, 2014

Straight from the tube onto the lips, Lipsticks from Gerard are Magnificent!

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Do you want vibrant, matte lipstick that will complete our look? Then you should definitely give Gerard Cosmetic lipstick a go! The color, “All Dolled Up”, (shown below) is a super bright pink color that made my lips look amazing with long lasting, even color. With some other brands of lipstick, you may notice that some of the ingredients found within the lipstick may cause unsightly peeling. You won’t find that with Gerard Cosmetics lipsticks. This lipstick goes on super smoothly with an even coat and keeps your lips in great condition. Also, since it’s almost christmas, this lipstick would make a great stocking stuffer and make any girl happy.

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Plus, New Years is just around the corner, this lipstick has the perfect color for any party. And the long lasting color lasts for hours so you can last all the way to midnight without needing any time consuming touch ups. So with this being said, I highly recommended Gerard Cosmetics lipstick! You can view the complete line of lipsticks, lip glosses and their line of cosmetics at http://www.gerardcosmetics.com

Guest post by Rachael Murray

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December 16, 2014

Gifts that Sparkle and Glitter from LUMENE

unnamed-1Give the gift of skincare. Lumene has exquisite gifts for people you care about. Consider wrapping up Lumene’s Vitamin C + Age Defying Radiant Beauty Drops.  Each capsule is formulated with arctic cloudberry seed oil , Artic lingonberry seed oil and vitamin C, offering the best for protecting, nourishing and strengthening your skin. 

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Lumene Time Freeze Instant Lift Serum will make a perfect stocking stuffer. This amazing serum will lift and visibly firm the skin immediately after smoothing on! Arctic Lingonberry protects the skin’s elastin fibers and plant proteins activate the skin’s collagen production.

Lumene Skincare can be found at ulta.com

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December 12, 2014

Enjoy Dana’s Bakery Macarons this Holiday Season

It’s December and Hannukah and Christmas are right around the corner. With lots of holiday gifts, parties, and family gatherings; Dana’s Bakery has brought you two December boxes – Holiday Box and Hannukah Gelt. These tasty bite-size holiday treats are a fun and unique gift for co-workers, family member or even long-distant friends.

Holiday Box Flavors include: Sugar Cookie, Egg Nog & Nutcracker (Chocolate Hazelnut)

Hannukah Box Flavors include: Jelly Doughnut & Chanukah Gelt

Also, just in time for the holidays, Dana’s Bakery is debuting new larger sizes of their charming boxes that are perfect for gifting—designed hold 50 or 100 macarons, they’re the ultimate present for your favorite foodie. [Pricing: Classic box (12 macarons), $30; small box, one layer (25 macarons), $70; small box, 2 layers (50 macarons), $130; large box, one layer (50 macarons), $135; large box, two layers (100 macarons), $225]

Holiday Box & Hannukah Box macarons are available until December 31st at the Mac Bar at Gansevoort Market in NYC, www.danasbakery.com, by calling 800.477.1816.

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December 10, 2014

Fill her Stocking with Smashbox

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I love the Limitless 15 Hour Wear cream eye shadow and the Always Sharp waterproof Khol liner by Smashbox. To start off, The eye shadow colors that I used were called Gemstone which is a shimmering light brown color, and the other one was called Neptune and that one was a beautiful greenish-blue color. First of all, this eye shadow goes on really smoothly and evenly. Plus on top of that, each eye cream shadow has absolutely amazing pigmentation which makes the colors look very bold, noticeable, shimmery and makes for mesmerizing eyes no matter what color. The name of this product doesn’t lie. The eye cream shadow lasts way longer than most eye shadows and won’t ever fade or smudge on you so you won’t have to worry about constant touch ups!

The name of the eyeliner that I used was called French Navy. I especially love this product because I’m a huge fan of eyeliner and I’ve tried many different brands and I can honestly say that this is one of my favorite eyeliners that I’ve ever used. The reasons why are simple, after a while of wearing some eyeliners, especially if you’re wearing it on the waterline of your eye, it will start to smudge and go below the waterline and it makes under your eye look really dark. But since this eyeliner is waterproof, it will stay on your waterline for extended amounts of time without it smudging. Another thing to love about this product is that there’s a sharpener inside of the cap so when you twist it to the right it sharpens itself! Along with all those reasons to love this eyeliner, the color is amazing and has great pigmentation.

So if you would like long lasting eye cream shadow and eyeliner, you should definitely try these Smashbox products! Smashbox eye liners and shadows make the perfect stocking stuffer! www.smashbox.com

Guest Blogger, Rachael Murray

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December 5, 2014

Enter to win Topganic Hair Collection

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We have some exciting news to share!!  Topganic haircare is hosting a giveaway on their Facebook page. Treat your hair to the best of the Dead Sea with Topganic! Topganic is giving 2 lucky winners a chance to win a set of their choosing. To enter, “like” Topganic on Facebook and let them know, in the comments below, what your biggest hair concern is.  Enter today!!!!

 

 

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