July 1, 2014

Get Beachy With IndyStyle

Today I presented the viewing audience at IndyStyle WISHTV with an assortment of products to get you from The Beach to The BBQ & Beyond this summer season.

Melinda Lombardi on the set of IndyStyle WISH TV

Melinda Lombardi on the set of IndyStyle WISH TV

Watch the segment here: http://wishtv.com/2014/07/02/summer-beauty-items/

Gloves in a Bottle
Gloves in a Bottle is easy to find at Kmart Pharmacy and Walgreens locations. It is great to calm dry, chapped, cut heels from walking in the sand, water exposure and sun exposure. Go from flip-flop feet to pretty sandal ready feet fast. Perfect for hands and sunburn too. www.glovesinabottle.com

Bangs to Go
Beach wavy hair looks great on the beach but does not always look great after the beach. Bangs To Go headband with top quality stylish human hair can change your look in seconds! www.bangstogo.com

Ice Pops by Cool-It Caddy is a sure way to keep your make up from melting as you tote it around in the Summer heat. www.cool-itcaddy.com

Adonia LegTone Serum
Bare legs are seen everywhere this summer! Adonia LegTone can reduce the appearance of cellulite by up to 47% in 9 minutes. with up to 72% reduction in the look of cellulite within 6 weeks. www.adoniaorganics.com

ROCKSTAR White Teeth Whitening- Slushies, Snow Cones, summer berries and wines can take their toll on teeth this summer. Use ROCKSTAR White at-home Teeth Whitening System and flash a beautiful summer smile! www.rockstarwhite.com

Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Glosses Perfect for the beach to an evening on the town…they light up! Great for freshening up lips in a darkened room or by moonlight. www.gerardcosmetics.com ​

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
June 17, 2014

U.S Postage Just Got HOT!

Car Enthusiast Barry Meguiar Helps Launch New Hot Rods Forever® Stamps at the National Street Rod Association East plus Conference

U.S. Hot Rods Stamp

U.S. Hot Rods Stamp

Hot Rods have captured the attention of people across America since the 1920s, when people began souping-up their engines and transforming their cars for drag racing and exhibition. The world of customized cars still thrives today and is showcased throughout American pop culture in movies, television, car shows and museums.

Now, the U.S. Postal Service is paying tribute to one of America’s favorite hobbies. The U.S. Postal Service honors the “Best of America” by introducing limited-edition stamps that celebrate various American passions, including hot rods. The new stamps appeal to automotive buffs of all ages, celebrating the fast, powerful vehicles that thrill-seekers have been modifying for nearly a century. Be sure to check these stamps out at your local Gainesville, FL Post Office.

Each of the two stamps showcase an iconic 1932 Ford “Deuce” roadster, the most popular hot rod model of its time. The stamps will be available for purchase at major Post Office™ locations across the country and online at usps.com/stamps and ebay.com/stamps.

Barry Meguiar, lifelong car enthusiast, president of Meguiar’s Car Wax and host of “Car Crazy” Television, unveiled the new limited-edition Hot Rods Forever® stamps at the National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Nationals East plus Conference in York, PA.

Barry Meguiar is president of Meguiar’s, Inc. and represents the third generation of the family business his grandfather founded in 1901. He was born in Southern California where the car hobby began shortly after. He currently hosts “Car Crazy” on the Velocity Channel. The show originally began airing on the SPEED channel over 17 years ago when car shows were suffering in attendance and car clubs were decreasing in number. Barry decided to step up with a TV show focused on uniting and growing the global car hobby community.

In this interview Barry discusses

–       His personal hot rodding experience

–       What he thinks of this year’s conference

–       Why he’s helping to unveil the new Hot Rods stamps

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
June 16, 2014

Altchek MD Skincare At ULTA

Altchek MD

Altchek MD

Dr. Douglas Altchek MD, FAAD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He established his active private practice in New York in 1980. Utilizing his unique expertise and clinical knowledge, Dr. Altchek has now developed high-performance formulas that are sold at ULTA Beauty stores nationwide. www.ULTA.com

Altchek MD Doctor's Remedy

Altchek MD Doctor’s Remedy

Dr Altcheck’s philosophy on creating a great skin care line is both simple and profound. As stated by Altcheck, “ Skin care products have to be both preventive and corrective. In essence, it is ineffective to create a corrective product unless you are also creating a preventive product!”

Dr. Altchek developed his formulas for women and men after he realized that many other brands focused only on correcting the signs of aging or preventing environmental damage through anti-oxidant activity. His unique approach combines the best of both worlds with the goal of making healthy skin easy to achieve with just a few simple products. His collection is designed to help protect the skin from daily stressors that contribute to premature aging and correct existing damage.

Dr Altchek’s greatest desire has been to create non-invasive products that really work. The collection offers anti-aging treatments that are easy to use and work rapidly together to seriously improve skin’s radiance, remove impurities, as well as correct fine lines and wrinkles while protecting against future damage. Dr. Altchek uses alpha hydroxy acids, resveratrol, Vitamin C and formulas rich in anti-oxidants to address the visible signs of aging and provide healthy and more youthful looking skin.

Each product from the Altcheck skincare line is designed to work synergistically with one another. It is for this reason Dr Altcheck has been mindful to create a great, effective skincare range at affordable prices.
The Altcheck MD collection includes:

Daily Exfoliating Cleanser works to reveal clean, smooth skin that is ready for the next steps in the Doctor’s skincare regimen.

Altchek MD Exfoliating Cleanser

Altchek MD Exfoliating Cleanser

Altchek MD Glycolic Renewal Pads micro-exfoliate and smooth fine lines while improving skin tone and radiance.

Altchek MD Renewal Pads

Altchek MD Renewal Pads

Eye Repair Cream keeps your eyes from telling your age with superb hydration, skin strengthening vitamins and antioxidant protection. This cream is excellent for puffiness and fine lines.

Altchek MD Eye Repair Cream

Altchek MD Eye Repair Cream

Eye Gel Pads help reduce the appearance of fine lines and puffiness while hydrating the sensitive and fragile skin under the eyes. It is a perfect treatment before a night out.

Altchek MD Eye Gel Pads

Altchek MD Eye Gel Pads

Brightening Serum is a key product in the Doctor’s Skincare regimen. It helps increase radiance while improving uneven skin tone.

Altchek MD Brightening Serum

Altchek MD Brightening Serum

Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 effectively improves the texture, moisture and luminosity of your skin.

Altchek MD Daily Moisturizer

Altchek MD Daily Moisturizer

Night Treatment leaves a velvety feel on your face as it helps restore and replenish moisture- while you sleep. Doctor’s Skin Remedy is a multi-purpose treatment that protects, softens, soothes and calms the skin.

Altchek MD Night Treatment

Altchek MD Night Treatment

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
May 28, 2014

Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.

From a beauty perspective, constant and unprotected sun exposure causes skin damage, aging, pigmentation, wrinkles, sagging, and leathering.  Most of us know the general protective procedures to help prevent skin melanomas.

These procedures would include:

  • Not to burn.
  • Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.
    • To cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
    • Use a high quality broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15                    or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
    • Apply of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.
    • Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.
  • Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
    • See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

Did you know healthy foods and supplements to also help with the fight against skin cancer?  I had the pleasure of speaking with expert Dr. Mitch Gaynor.  In the interview Dr Gaynor provides us with unconventional information on how to prevent malignant melanoma.

Dr. Gaynor

Dr. Gaynor

Here are some of Dr Gaynor’s tips on fighting Melanoma.

  • Drinking 3 cups of green or black tea every day leads to a decrease in skin cancer.
  • Eating more leafy green vegetables; kale, tomatoes, carrots
    • Take a baby aspirin every day; cuts down inflammation.
  • Turmeric, gives curry it’s yellow color, inhibits melanoma
    • Blueberries (pterostilbene) & black raspberries are inhibitory against melanoma
  • Magnolia Extract contains Manganol and Honokiol, which inhibit the formation and spread of melanoma.

About:

Dr. Mitchell has appeared on Dr. Oz and Martha Stewart Living. He is an assistant attending physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and clinical assistant professor of medicine at Weill Medical College. He is also founder and president of Gaynor Integrative Oncology, where he practices an integrative team approach to oncology using the best of allopathic and eastern medicine to develop the best treatment plan for each patient.

For more information please visit please listen to the audio interview:

For more information on Dr Mitch Gaynor please visit:

Websites: http://www.gaynoroncology.com/ and http://www.gaynorwellness.com/

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
May 21, 2014

Experience Arbonne With Me

Non-toxic, Vegan, Gluten Free, Botanical Based Sunscreen for all your family this summer!

Arbonne International is a health and wellness company which has formulated many skin care lines. It was originally developed by Petter Morck who intended to provide skin care products unparalleled in quality and effectiveness. Petter, together with a group of leading bio-chemists, biologists and herbalists, fulfilled his vision and founded Arbonne in 1975 in Switzerland and then launched in the United Stated in 1982.  The company continues to foster relationships with top MD’s and recently the Integrative medicine division of the Mayo Clinic. Arbonne formulas are based on botanical skin care principles and are formulated without animal products/by-products, parabens, gluten, formaldehyde donating preservatives, PABA or petrolatum based ingredients such as phthalates, mineral oil, petrolatum, benzene, toluene.

Arbonne 30+ sunscreen is unique because it contains plant botanicals that create a nurturing, jam-packed with antioxidants sunscreen. Not only do these antioxidants and anti aging ingredients help your skin remain youthful, these botanicals help offset the sun’s oxidating properties. Unlike many of its competitors, this sunscreen just melts into your skin and does not give even a glimmer of a grayish white film to the skin.   Arbonne uses a combination of Natural and chemical sunscreens.  Zinc is primarily the natural sunscreen ingredient because it works as a physical barrier on the skin. Chemical sunscreens, Oxybenzone and Avobenzone have also been added to enhance sun protection and are needed to give a sunscreen both UVA/UVB protection. All companies must follow this FDA Mandate. After many tests and research Oxybenzone and Avobenzone have been found to be the only true UVA blocker against Melanoma.

Arbonne Sunscreen

Arbonne Sunscreen

Arbonne also offers a 30+ sunscreen in their ABC baby line.  This is not only great for kids, but also for adults who tend to burn more easily.  Babies, men and women with even the most sensitive skin have been able apply this product without any reaction to the skin.  The sunscreen glides on effortless and does not create a white paste on the skin.

Arbonne Baby Sunscreen

Arbonne Baby Sunscreen

Lip Saver offers high 30+ sunscreen protection for your lips. It also includes anti aging ingredients to help moisturize your lips. Unlike many protective lip care chap sticks on the market, Arbonne does not use petroleum or mineral oil.  These oils only dry out your lips and are highly toxic.  It is like eating gasoline!

Arbonne Lip Saver

Arbonne Lip Saver

For more information about these fabulous products please visit: http://melindalombardi.myarbonne.com

For ordering assistance please email and information about 20% preferred client discount please email: melinda@myarbonne.com

 

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
May 19, 2014

Garage Party Hosted by Harley Davidson

garbadge party

Garage Party Harley Davidson

Harley Davidson have created the Garage Party™ events are designed with women in mind and offer a fun, no-pressure introduction for non-riders who have little or no prior knowledge of motorcycles. Attendees will learn the basics, including motorcycle controls, bike fitment and what gear and apparel they need to get started and feel comfortable and confident on two wheels. Participating dealers also offer the JUMPSTART™ demo, a stationary test ride experience where women can swing a leg over a real Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, start its engine and learn how to shift through the gears. No riding experience necessary.

Garage Party By Harley Davidson

Garage Party By Harley Davidson

On Wednesday I was invited to participate in a Garage Party event and all I can say is that I spent the whole day gleaming!  It was an exhilarating experience. Personally, I have never considered buying a Harley Davidson.  I can say however, that after this experience I could easily envision a future with my own Harley Davidson parked in the garage. The Garage Party will take place in dealerships throughout the USA and each one will reflect the individual dealerships personality and style. Get ready ladies, this experience it is must!

Garage Party Harley Davidson

Garage Party Harley Davidson

Harley-Davidson is the top-selling motorcycle brand among women in the U.S. Perhaps because more women are realizing the benefits of riding can extend to their daily lives, off the road.  According to a study conducted by Kelton and commissioned by Harley-Davidson, women who ride a Harley Davidson tend to be happier, confident, less stressed and sexier.  As explained by Claudia Garber; director of market outreach for Harley-Davidson,” What Harley Davidson thinks is really sexy is the strong, confident and happy woman. That is when sexy just starts to shine through!”

More Ways Life is Better on Two Wheels

According to the Harley-Davidson Women Riders Survey, the benefits of riding continue:

  • In work: More riders than non-riders (40% vs. 18%) feel extremely satisfied with their careers.

  • In the mirror: More than twice as many riders as non-riders (32% vs. 15%) agree that they feel beautiful daily.

  • In relationships: Women who ride are more content with communication with their significant other (60 percent of riders vs. 38 percent of non-riders) and physical intimacy (51 percent of riders vs. 35 percent of non-riders).

  • In spirit: More riders than non-riders (75% vs. 64%) usually feel content instead of worried, and almost a quarter (23%) of riders report that they rarely or never feel anxious.

For more information please visit www.h-d.com/women to find a Riding Academy class or Garage Party™ event in your area.

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
May 15, 2014

Harley-Davidson Fun in NYC

Me having fun at a Harley-Davidson event in New York City on Wed. night

Harley Davidson in NYC

Harley Davidson in NYC

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
May 11, 2014

A Mother’s Unexpected Angel

Being a mother is the most challenging and gratifying job in the world. Good mothers desire the best for their children, instill good values and provide opportunities to foster development and growth.

down syndrome blog

Today we celebrate all mothers and especially mothers that care for children with special needs. We celebrate their love, dedication and devotion. These mothers fight for their children’s well-being, societal prejudices, and focus only on creating an environment that allows their child to live to their highest potential.

The Ramzan’s desired nothing more than to have a child. Eventually their dream came true and they were told that they were having a beautiful baby. Soon after routine genetic testing, they were informed that it was a high-risk pregnancy. Despite the news, the couple’s spirits remained high. There were never any doubts for the Ramzan’s. They continued with the pregnancy knowing, no matter what, their precious child would be the ultimate extension of their love.  Mandy Ramzan is now mother of a beautiful little boy with Down syndrome.

For Mandy raising a child with Down syndrome is a joyous and fulfilling experience because having children is joyous and fulfilling experience. After all, we are all here to love and grow.  A mother’s love is not based on a child’s ability, but on a mother’s innate ability to love, accept and give.

down syndrome2

down syndrome3

Having a child with special needs can be a challenging journey, especially if the family does not have the right type of educated support.  Understanding this, a group of online mothers who had experienced the birth of their own child with Down Syndrome, reached out to Mandy for support and guidance.  It was from that very moment that a special relationship was born and the idea for a collective group of stories recounting each individual mother’s experience was created.  It was within this group that Mandy contributed to the book ‘Unexpected’.  Stories of a Down Syndrome diagnosis as told by families from around the world.

It is hoped that the book “Unexpected” helps new parents with a child with Down Syndrome understand that they are not alone and that there is a lot of hope and abundance for their child’s future. The purpose in compiling these stories is to add to the resources for new and expecting parents with a T21 diagnosis. – Down Syndrome.  Participant families desired to share their experiences and stories so that they can provide a realistic view of what it means to welcome a baby with Down Syndrome into a family.

Having experienced the birth of a child Down Syndrome, these parents understand that expecting or new parents are likely to be scared, confused, anxious, or even terrified and generally those feelings are also accompanied by deep love and concern for their new or unborn baby.  It is the hope of Mission T21 that through photographs and words, expecting or new parents will be able to glimpse into the their child’s future. It is hoped that these parents will not feel segregated and alone and that they will more easily accept their baby and all that may come. It is intended that through these story, these new parents will see their baby as a blessing, just like any other child.

These are wonderful uplifting stories of discovery through the eyes of parents.

To read or download these stories please visit: www.missiont21.com

Since Ryan’s birth Mandy has also been involved in creating a non-profit called Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. This organization helps provide accurate information for people expecting a Child with Down Syndrome.

As stated on the Diagnosis Network website:

“We are women from all over the United States who each have a child with Trisomy 21 – Down Syndrome.  They have a great desire to ensure women who receive a DS diagnosis are provided with current information and support.  We come from varying political and religious beliefs and have a pro-information stance.

The Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) supports families with current information and real-life accounts of life with Down syndrome during the prenatal to early childhood phases. DSDN is committed to facilitating unbiased, family-centered discussion of Down syndrome within the medical community.  We strive to cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusion for people with Down syndrome at all stages of life.”

 For more information and to donate to this incredible non-profit charity, please visit:

www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org

On behalf of It’s a Glam Thing we would like to wish the Ramzan’s family the very best! We would also like to commend all the families that have contributed in helping

spread positive awareness and information on these wonderful children.

 

 

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
May 5, 2014

The 36th Annual AAFA American Image Awards Support The Special Olympics

CELEBRITIES AND STAR ATHLETES TURN OUT FOR THE 36th ANNUAL AAFA AMERICAN IMAGE AWARDS IN SUPPORT OF THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Arlington, VA – April 30, 2014 – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) celebrated another star-studded evening honoring excellence in the U.S. apparel and footwear industry last night at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. Hosted by Academy Award-winner Marlee Matlin, the 36th Annual AAFA American Image Awards, benefitting the Special Olympics, drew many top industry executives as well as celebrity supporters of the Special Olympics including NBA great Sam Perkins and Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan. “My dream is that we can live in a world where we celebrate the joy of our athletes, where we use their strength to inspire greatness, where we break down barriers for all people with intellectual disabilities,” said Kwan in her opening remarks.

event2

An Olympic procession featuring ten Special Olympians kicked off the program. “Tonight, we come together as an industry to celebrate the excellence, leadership, and dedication of tonight’s honorees and to recognize and applaud the Special Olympics organization and the Olympians here with us,” said Rick Helfenbein, AAFA’s Chairman of the Board, and President of Luen Thai USA. “We all salute your courage, your determination and your leadership encouraging and empowering people to overcome disabilities and become productive citizens, and, to help create a world more welcoming and inclusive as a society.”

The crowd of over 450 attendees were particularly enamored with lively host Marlee Matlin who kept guests laughing and engaged with humor and expressive sign language voiced by her interpreter. “It takes more than a village to accomplish the awesome humanity we are celebrating here tonight,” said Matlin. “A special thanks to the AAFA for their good work on behalf of the fashion industry and their commitment to giving back to amazing organizations like the Special Olympics.”

Marlee & Michelle

Marlee & Michelle

William Sweedler, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Tengram Capital Partners, accepted the “Man of the Year” award thanking his family and wife whom he lovingly titled the “Woman of the Century.” Sisters Sarah Ahmed and Zahra Ahmed, Creative Director and Director respectively of DL1961, accepted the “Denim Brand of the Year” award with a humble speech acknowledging denim’s universal appeal, noting: “Everyone in this room at some point in their lives has worn a pair of jeans!”

Robert Graham CEO Michael Buckley and Co-Chairman & Chief Creative Officer Robert Stock both took part in the event’s “Festive Black-Tie with Sneakers Optional” dress code sporting sneakers from the newly-launched Robert Graham footwear collection as they accepted the “Menswear Brand of the Year” award. Cutting-edge designer Ruthie Davis accepted the “Footwear Designer of the Year” award while acknowledging her special guest, recording artist Ashanti, who wore the designer’s shoes to the event and has been a longtime, loyal supporter of the brand. Supima Cotton President Jesse Curlee accepted the “Premium Fiber Brand of the Year” award; and Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group Barry Sternlicht was presented with the “Humanitarian of the Year” award in absentia.

Ashanti & Ruthie

Ashanti & Ruthie

All honorees received fashionable dress form-shaped award statuettes styled in custom knit dresses designed by award-winning knitwear designer Linda Burhance. Additional VIP guests included Steven Cox and Daniel Silver of Duckie Brown, and menswear designer John Bartlett who also took to the red carpet in colorful Ruthie Davis sneakers per the event’s dress code. we wearSMour mission

Forty percent of the event’s net proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics. For more information on the 36th Annual AAFA American Image Awards, please visit www.wewear.org/americanimageawards.

Sarah & Zahra

Sarah & Zahra

About AAFA

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market. AAFA’s mission is to promote and enhance its members’ competitiveness, productivity and profitability in the global market by minimizing regulatory, commercial, political, and trade restraints. Learn how AAFA wears our mission at www.wewear.org.

About Special Olympics

The Special Olympics is an international organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports every day around the world. Through work in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics addresses inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities which leads to a more welcoming and inclusive society. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics movement has grown from a few hundred athletes to more than 4.2 million athletes in 170 countries. With the support of more than one million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics is able to deliver 32 Olympic-type sports and more than 70,000 competitions throughout the year. Visit Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org.

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By
May 2, 2014

OLIVAOLE: Non Toxic Skincare That Will Bring Your Skin Back To Life

OLIVAOLE’ was born by Cosmetologist and Make-up artist Lorna Karen’s desire to create nourishing and effective non-toxic, anti-aging skin care for consumers.

melinda kincare blog

OLIVAOLE‘s foundation is olive oil at its purest form and essence. The beauty creams are complimented with natural vitamins and nutrients that help feed and protect your skin. There are countless benefits in using organic and pure olive oil based products as part of your daily skin care regiment. Already naturally rich in iron and vitamins, all products have been fortified with additional natural nutrients that enhance the potency and effectiveness. OLIVAOLE’ formulas are jammed packed with anti-aging and anti-oxidant ingredients. They also include Squalene, an ingredient known to regulate sebum production whilst naturally moisturizing the skin.

melinda skincare blog

OLIVAOLE’ encompasses all of its vital elements into a pure and natural form. Carefully mixing a perfectly balanced formula of only pure and natural ingredients that keep your skin moisturized, feeling fresh and younger looking.

Creator Lorna Karen urges consumers to look at the ingredient list before they buy. Many people who are prone to breakouts may be under the assumption that using oil-free creams, foundations and concealers help their skin. Many beauty companies manufacture oil-free versions of just about everything. However, most dermatologists suggest that having “oil-free” inscribed on the label is mostly done for marketing purposes. In fact, if you read the fine print on most oil-free products, you may very well find oils on the list of ingredients. Many companies include synthetic oils in order to call the product oil-free, the irony is that synthetic oils are actually more likely to irritate your skin and worsen the natural bodily oil secretion.

All OLIVAOLE’ products are also free of parabens, animal products, petroleum and sulfates.

OLIVAOLE’ products are made in the USA. For more information please visit: www.olivaole.com

SHARE THIS POST ON: Facebook
Posted By