February 2, 2021

What To Consider When Buying Cowhide Rugs

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Cowhide rugs can be part of elegant interior designs and concepts. You may have gotten a peek at it in many celebrities’ home tours. It is so much revered as it has the elegance to elevate the room’s whole set up just by itself.

There are many ways you can use cowhide rugs to decorate your interiors. From dining rooms to offices, you can style the cowhide rugs available at Leffler  in different ways, as they come in unique styles, patterns and colors.

But before you buy cowhide rugs, here are a few factors you should keep in mind:

Selecting a Good-Quality Cowhide Rug

Before you buy a rug, you have to check its quality. You can find out how good its quality is in three ways. The first is a bunch test; bunch up the rug with your hand and check whether the wrinkles you make disappear soon. If it remains wrinkled even after you let go, it means it is made of low-quality materials.

The authentic ones like the cowhide rugs available at Leffler will stay in good shape without crinkles or tears for years. 

You can also take a sniff of the rug to check if it smells of chemicals or other synthetic materials. Check under the rug to examine the condition of the leather. If there are any holes or if the rug curls up at the edges, you better say no.

Go For the Right Style

Cowhide rugs come in an assortment of styles. The most sought-after style is the traditional Brazilian cowhides. It is the best choice if you want to style your room with a typical rug concept. 

If you have a unique idea, you can go for patchworks, color dyed, metallic and animal print cowhides. You can find such exciting styles of cowhide rugs available at Leffler.

The Shape of The Cowhide Rug

The shape is another important factor you should consider before buying cowhide rugs. The traditional cowhide rugs come in unique shapes. You can see minute differences in every other rug.

Each rug has its own shape and is unique. According to your house’s set up, you can choose rugs in shapes that will complement the space. If you are thinking of getting a standard shaped rug, you can either choose circular ones or patchwork rugs to match your room.

The Rug’s Color

Choosing the right color can make or break the look of your house. Along with style and shape, the rug’s color adds that touch of elegance to the space. Pick the right color based on the style and overall design of the room. 

Solid colors like black, white, gray or brown will be easy to place at any part of your room. It will add a sense of texture and shape to the space without stealing the limelight. But if there is a contrast with the surrounding colors, you can move on to varied colors to minimize the harsh impact.

Size of the Rug

The Brazilian cowhide rugs come in three size variations. The medium size will weigh 8 pounds and measure 6’ x 6’. Large cowhide rug measures 7’x6′, and the extra-large size weighs 12 pounds and measures 8’x7′. 

If you need an even larger cowhide rug, you can pick patchwork rugs that measure 10’x8′ size. 

Before you buy the rug, measure the whole room. Also, measure the space where you are planning to place the rug. Make a mark around the space, so that you will get a fair idea of how big or small the rug will look in your room.  

In a way, rugs can make the space look complete. It can change the look of your rooms and cover the floors to make you feel comfortable while walking. Cowhide rugs are in demand nowadays, so keep these tips in mind and find high-quality rugs for the right prices.

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January 28, 2021

Helen Ficalora Valentine’s Day Collection

available on helenficalora.com

 

Lovingly crafted in New York with solid 14k gold.

Choose from an assortment of necklaces, earrings, and rings. Fast & free shipping. Complimentary gift wrap + hand written note

 

Choices include:

 

 

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January 27, 2021

Be all set to say those three magical words this Valentine’s Day

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To be in love is the most magical thing. Everyone’s childhood was surrounded by the fascination of prince charming/princess. And the youth was all about movies like Titanic, The Notebook, The Fault in Our Stars, Call Me By Your Name, etc. In fact, the romance of k-dramas added oil to this fire of love. 

 

So if you are a hopeless romantic, We won’t blame you. You spend your whole life searching for the love of your life/ your soulmate. And, when you finally meet him/her, everything just turns into a Disney movie; timeless, magical, beautiful, and filled with never-ending romance. You do everything in your power to make each other feel special.

 

However, now it’s time for you to take the next step in your relationship, i.e., to propose to your partner. But, simply saying ‘I love you’  isn’t  always enough. Right? You want your partner to feel your love and your proposal to be special. 

 

But you don’t know how to make it happen? Perhaps that’s the reason why you are reading this article. Well, you are in the right place. I have collected some proposal ideas for you to choose from. So, without further ado, let’s get started! 

 

Announce your love on the radio 

Nothing can beat the concept of old-school romance. It is the most honest and courageous way to express your feelings for your soulmate. Oh, wait! Let me rephrase my statement, expressing your love in front of the whole world, and not just your partner, is worth praising. So, go and contact the nearby radio station and make the arrangements to say those magical words. 

 

Moreover, you can plan a dinner date at your favorite place and tune in to the show to make the announcement of your love. 

 

Ring in the romance book 

Whether your partner is a ‘bibliophile’ or not, I don’t think anyone can say no to the romantic novel. Besides that, you can’t propose to your partner without the diamond ring. Or why not make a mix of both? 

 

You need to get a bit creative for this one. First, purchase his/her favorite romance novel. After that, get an engagement or wedding ring. But wait! Don’t just buy any ring. The jewelers at Aura Diamonds suggest adding a personal touch to the ring. So you can engrave a fingerprint, hidden symbol, birthstone, or anything else in the ring. Lastly, make space in the novel to hide the ring inside. 

I’m sure your partner will be overwhelmed with your efforts. 

 

Hidden message in home-cooked food 

If you are not so old-school and want to go with the trends, then you might have to enter the kitchen. Remember, some believe “the way to make someone happy is through their stomach.” So make some food, and use food puns to express your feelings with it. Believe it or not, but your partner would definitely laugh a lot and will fall in love with you all over again.

 

Wrapping up!

There is a reason why ‘I love you’ is known as three magical words. When you say these words, you are expressing the most sensitive part of you to your partner and expect the same feeling in return. So, the way you express your feelings needs to be special. I hope the above-mentioned ideas can help you with it. 

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January 27, 2021

New in Hair Care, ForBabs’ X-Static Brush, An Anti-Static Hair Brush You Will Want

What’s new in Hair Care?

Developed by top-level brand marketer and seasoned entrepreneur Annette Crone, ForBabs’ X-Static Brush is the world’s first all-in-one, anti-static hairbrush designed to banish frizz and fight fly-aways on all hair types, including color-treated styles.

Anti static brush

 

This is the must have brush to pack in your gym bag. It prevents special occasion day hair frizz. It’s great for travel as the sudden weather and altitude changes wreck havoc on your hair.

With X-Static, enjoy an instant beauty boost to wet or dry hair and achieve a smooth, manageable style anywhere, anytime.

We are that we found the X-Static now with our hair getting full of static in this wintertime due to lack of moisture in the air. Not anymore!

 Static free and smooth hair is just a brush away!

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January 27, 2021

Valentine’s Best – VienneMilano Stockings

VienneMilano has been a favorite of our team at It’s a Glam Thing for many years. These are some of our favorite designs in the Thigh Highs. We have included a perfect Valentine Scarlet Red pair of course!

CONCETTA Eco-Friendly Stockings 

 

CONCETTA Chevron (Ebony Black)

 

VALERIA Purple Herringbone Thigh Highs

 

VALERIA Herringbone (Violet)

 

 GISELLA Sparkle Thigh Highs

 

GISELLA Sparkle (Silver)

 

 TOSCA Matte in purple Thigh Highs

 

TOSCA Matte

 

Be the lady in Red this Valentines Day with SCARLATTA,  Scarlet Red of course!

 

SCARLATTA Back Seam (Scarlet Red)

About Vienne Milano:

VienneMilano’s story is of a woman who followed her passion for fashion, travel and fine hosiery. It starts with Vienne Cheung’s vision of bringing luxurious thigh highs Made In Italy to women in USA. For years, Vienne traveled throughout Europe and Asia, always bringing back a lot of fashion accessories not directly available in North America, such as fine Italian hosiery.

Frustrated by the inability to find a wide variety of luxury hosiery in the USA, Vienne decided to step up to the challenge: leave her comfortable but ultimately pointless corporate job, and put all her efforts into developing VienneMilano. A long period of intense work followed, but one year later, VienneMilano’s first collection was born.

VienneMilano is a proud member of Rebecca Minkoff’s Female Founder Collective, a network of businesses led by and supports women.

 

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#stayups

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January 27, 2021

skinnytees gives the skinny on its beginnings and the SKIN line.

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The beginning: Wide awake in the middle of the night, looking for a way to make money after going through a divorce and during the mortgage crisis in 2008, Linda Schlesinger-Wagner had an idea: create a camisole that would fit every woman. It would be a little longer than other shirts, a little wider, and it had to be flattering. “It had to appeal to every woman, every age, every size,” remembers Schlesinger-Wagner, who was no stranger to the fashion world. She had owned a children’s clothing store in Birmingham, MI and made knit designs for such high fashion department stores as Niemen Marcus.

Linda called her kids who were living in Los Angeles. Her son, David, an internet expert, claimed the product’s name that Linda had come up with- skinnytees and together, they launched the skinnytees.com website.

Linda borrowed $1000 on a friend’s credit card for product. She began working from a home office. “I charged a little each month and paid it back each month.” She rolled over the income back into the business. Today skinnytees operates as a family affair with Linda in the 8000-square-foot facility in Birmingham and her son, David, and daughter Annie at the Los Angeles office. David remains in charge of the website, social media, and blogging. Annie is head of marketing and creative development.

Shop skinnytees this February
In early February skinnytees will be re-launching the SKIN by skinnytees line. skinnytees is excited to celebrate diversity in SKIN color by offering five shades of skin color: ivory, toasted almond, taupe, dark brown and stone.

“The goal is to remove the word “nude” from their color list as there is no “one” nude,” stated Linda Schlesinger – Wagner, Founder of skinnytees. “The skinnytees shades of Dark Brown, Stone, Toasted Almond, Ivory and Taupe round out the range allowing for all to find a shade that compliments their skin tone when layering, while keeping that slimming style that skinnytees is known for.” skinnytees will offer these five shades in their bestsellers camis, the basic tank and the high neck tank in both Missy and Plus sizes.

Valentine’s Day 2021 may be different due to the pandemic this year. Whether you are going out or staying home, dressing up in a new outfit is always uplifting! skinnytees has the perfect Valentine’s Day outfit and this year February 5 -14 there is something sweet for you with 25% off everything you love with code VDAY25. Customers who spend $75 or more will enjoy a special free gift of a mesh v-tank sent to them because love is in the air.

skinnytees has more than 210 different products, including tops, leggings, dresses. The skinnytees team is always coming up with new things. The clothes are one-size-fits-most to be worn for athletics, maternity, casual lounging or dressed up. The uniqueness of skinnytees fabric is that it is not Spanx-tight, but soft-tight and therefore works for most people. If you name a style: crew neck, V-neck, round neck, off the shoulder skinnytees has it. Founder, Linda Schlesinger- Wagner, listens to her customers and what they are looking for and therefore, patterns, cardigans, vests, velvets have been added to the skinnytees products over the years.

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Philanthropy among the pillars of skinnytees. Linda enjoys speaking and working with entrepreneurs and has no secrets to her business failures and accomplishments. She happily shares her insights wanting everyone to find their journey to success. Yet, be prepared to work hard, because Linda will educate you that hard work, honesty, and caring for your community is the road to all successful businesses long term. Linda has never forgotten those who helped her, and it is part of the mission of skinnytees to give back and give of yourself.

“That’s why we are here,” Linda says. “We are here to make a difference.”

What’s the SKINNY on skinnytees?
skinnytees, the diet you wear started as a collection of tanks and tops for fun, flirty and fabulous women. Launched in 2009 by fashion industry veteran Linda Schlesinger Wagner, skinnytees was created to quell women’s most essential need and hardest fought fight… the search for the “perfect top!” The line began with just a handful of colors and one simple but perfect one size fits most camisole. Soft, seamless and fitted, skinnytees shape, flatter, and frame the body whether worn alone or layered. It stays put and keeps you covered when bending over or reaching up! With more than 120 colors and prints and over 60 styles sold worldwide including tanks, tees, bralettes, bandeaus, dresses, active-wear, leggings, and cardigans – skinnytees fits any occasion.

skinnytees is a brand for all women, all ages, all sizes, from day to night, work out to work, pregnancy to post baby and everything in between.

And that’s…..THE SKINNY! For more information skinnytees.com

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January 26, 2021

Color Street Valentine’s Day Collection

$11 – $13, colorstreet.com

Patented dry nail strips made with real nail polish that apply in seconds, don’t require tools, and involve no dry time. Each Color Street nail strip consists of a base coat, rich color, and top coat made of high quality, 100% nail polish.

It’s a Key-per – Sparkly light pink with hearts + keys                                  Heart of the Matter – Ruby red with hearts

Love Letter – Pearl white with love script                                                       Rose Goes – Dark mauve with rose pattern

Chile it Cool – Sparkly red                                                                                  Blushing in Flushing – Sparkly light pink

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January 26, 2021

CHI is entering into fashion and a new launch

We love CHI and CHI  just reinvented their award winning Lava Iron with the NEW Lava 2.0 Hairstyling Iron. Also, we were surprised and are excited that CHI is entering into fashion with the debut of CHI Footwear and their Graphene Sneaker Line. All products are sold on chi.com .

CHI Lava 2.0 Hairstyling Iron – $199.99

https://chi.com/chi-products/flat-irons/chi-lava-2-0-hairstyling-iron/

CHI is expanding its award-winning Lava Tool Portfolio with the launch of the Lava 2.0 Hairstyling Iron. Building upon the original model’s technology, this next generation iron features CHI’s American Ingenuity and Hairdresser Expertise now combined with German Engineering. The result is a state-of-the-art industrial design created with the power of high-performance German manufacturing practices, testing and research – a sector of engineering known for its production of dependable, durable tools.

The CHI Lava 2.0 Hairstyling Iron styles hair in just one pass, featuring tool power increased by 20% and the surface area of Lava increased by 10%. This brand-new ergonomic design also features a touch sensitive display with 31 different heat settings and an incredible heat up time of just 40 seconds.

CHI Footwear Graphene Sneaker Collection

CHI Footwear Graphene Sneaker Collection – Starting at $259

Utilizing Graphene Technology, this sneaker collection comes in a variety of attractive colors with many of the designs inspired by the Eye of Horus. This material protects consumers from a host of foot problems including bacteria, poor circulation, sweat, odor and foot fatigue. The GraphTech Foam also contains acupoints to help massage the foot while walking providing energy and good circulation and fighting fatigue.

Graphene is a razor-thin honeycomb sheet of carbon atoms that is 200 times stronger than steel, but extremely lightweight. The collection incorporates this wonder material, which makes the shoes 2X stronger, more flexible and harder wearing than your average pair of casual wear sneakers. We double love these!!

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January 26, 2021

Elina Organics Launches Skin Recovery Protective Healing Cream

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Celebrity esthetician & cosmetic chemist Elina Fedotova has launched a new product. Elina Organics’ Skin Recovery Protective Healing Cream ($52) is formulated for irritated, stressed & acne-prone dry complexions. In addition to acne, ingredients like ArnicaFreshwater Sponge & Colloidal Copper were handpicked to help PPE wearers and rosacea as well. Always 100% organic, cruelty-free and handmade
Here is what one  5 star reviewer has to say about it, “I bought this to help my mask induced acne breakouts. I have sensitive combination skin and I was looking for an acne fighting, soothing, and hydrating cream. This product is it! This has cleared my breakout within a week, I can see a major improvement in the texture of my skin. It adds an instant glow to the skin without feeling too heavy.”

Skin Recovery Protective

Extracts of Arnica and Spongilla have been used for centuries to heal bruised and damaged skin. Colloidal Copper, in additional to its antiseptic properties, also helps to rebuild collagen and elastin as well as speed up the skin healing process. A lot of products for acne-prone and inflamed complexions have a drying effect on the skin. Not this formula! As a result, Elina Organics Skin Recovery Protective Healing Cream is also very beneficial for people who wear PPE to avoid bruising and irritation.

“Today, we have to wear medical masks all day long. This is why I felt the need to formulate a moisturizer like this to reduce a medical mask’s side effects like breakouts and irritations,” explains Elina Fedotova, cosmetic chemist, celebrity esthetician and owner of Elina Organics Skincare & Spas in Chicago & Kalamazoo. “Skin Recovery Protective Healing Cream also helps calm and restore the skin after micro-needling, acid peels, and injectable treatments.”

This healing cream is free of parabens, sulfates, toxic preservatives, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colorants and fragrances, mineral oils, petroleum, and other harsh toxic cosmetic chemicals. It is also cruelty-free.

Key Ingredients

  • COLLOIDAL COPPER – Treats wounds, infections, and burns. It stimulates the formation of collagen and elastin and helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles while tightening and thickening the skin. It’s a potent antioxidant for the skin. It helps retain moisture while giving your skin a nice healthy glow.
  • ARNICA EXTRACT – The Arnica plant is known for its healing properties. It can be applied to the skin in order to heal bruises more quickly and soothe inflammation. Arnica has been known to work wonders with acne, even in very difficult, cystic (hormonal) cases.
  • SPONGILLA EXTRACT (FRESHWATER SPONGE) – Spongilla, also known as Badyaga, is used to reduce puffiness, irritation, and discolorations. It will help to calm and heal the skin.

Directions

    • IF YOU ARE PRONE TO HAVE ACNE AND ROSACEA – we suggest using the Skin Recovery Protective Healing Cream after you use our Herbal Cleanser, Rescue Sanitizing Mist, and Oil Control Formula over problem areas.
    • IF YOU WEAR PPE – If using items such as special glasses and face masks, we suggest using this cream in conjunction with Rescue Sanitizing Mist to avoid bruising and irritation.
    • IF YOU ARE PRONE TO HAVE A DEHYDRATED, INFLAMED, AND IRRITATED COMPLEXION – we suggest to use it as your daily moisturizer in combination with your other favorite Elina Organics products.

Price:  $52 from https://elinaorganicsskincare.com/skin-recovery-protective-healing-cream/

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January 22, 2021

5 Maxims For Choosing The Best Hair Extensions

Hair extensions are the quickest solution to add volume, length, and thickness to your hair. Applying clip in extensions is the easiest solution to get amazing results. You can also get  different looks for different occasions with various color options. 

But, buying hair extensions can be a difficult task. There are different types of hair extensions to consider, textures, color, and more. So, here we have a quick look at the basic details of hair extensions

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Go with 100% Remy Human Hair

No matter for how long you will be going to use hair extensions, keep in mind, always go with the best quality extension types. These will work lasting with the same appearance as you are using for the first time. So, when you check online or offline you will see Remy, non-Remy and synthetic forms of extensions. But experts always recommend you to go with 100% Remy Human Hair. These look natural and blend with your hair. 

If you are worried about how to choose Remy hair extensions, as there are a number of sellers selling under the cover of Remy human hair. Read customer reviews, and check brand goodwill. You will land on the right product. 

Look at your style 

Looking at your style before choosing extensions is an important factor. Before your lifestyle let you know how much time you can devote to extensions for care and maintenance. Based on the maintenance level, you can choose among three styles of extensions – clip in extensions, permanent hair extensions, and semi-permanent. For example, if you need extensions for special occasions, go with hair clip-in extensions. permanent needs daily maintenance and semi-permanent require less maintenance. Therefore, check out your time schedule and know how much time you can spend on maintaining your style. 

Consider your hair texture

Hair texture can be divided into four major categories. These are straight hair, natural wavy, curly, and very curly. Straight hair, these are fine and easily oily and shiny. Natural wavy is thicker than starlight hair and has curls. Then curly and very curly seem similar categories, but curly hair gets straight when wet and after drying gets back to shape. Whereas very curly never changes. 

Based on the above-mentioned color texture, choose your hair texture. Choose extensions that can blend with your hair naturally. 

 Match color with your hair

Matching extensions color with your hair is an obvious choice. Therefore, always choose an extension shade that can blend with your natural hair easily. But if you want to make it over, you can also choose another fashion shade that can contrast with your outfit. Be careful, as the choice and decision will be solely yours. 

In summary

Hoping the above information helps you to choose the right hair clip-in extensions. Choose the extensions based on your hair texture, color, and maintenance. Keep in mind, always choose a certified professional who can lead you to find quality extensions to complete your look.

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