With working long hours, multitasking throughout the day, and rushing here and there, I believe stress is a word we can all relate to at one time or another! But…did you realize that stress can have an effect on your skin? Has your skin taken on a dull, flat, or older look? Do you see more dryness around your eyes and notice a few more lines? Do you try to compensate with more makeup thinking it will cover up the consequences of your hectic schedule?

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the above questions then help is on the way!

I’ve been their myself, and understand how stress can be a challenge that’s bound to to come and go in our lives! But don’t give up ! When it comes to the effects of stress on your skin I’m going to introduce you to a product from Jan Marini Research that will reawaken your skin and give it a “Boost” that will keep you looking “stress free”. !

Regeneration Booster is a terrific “pick-me-up” for your skin and your attitude!!…. When you look in the mirror and begin to see (Quote) “a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, improved skin tone, elasticity, firmness, and hydration without downtime, irritation, or acclimation concerns , your outlook is bound to “perk up”! Like I always say, “When you look good you feel good, and vice versa!”

This patented product packs a lot of power with (quote) “cutting edge anti-aging ingredients for maximum results” including:
• Cycloastragenol,
• TGF Beta-1
• Multiple beneficial growth factors and four advanced anti-aging peptides,combined with coenzyme Q10,and additional antioxidants that will help de-stress your skin and give it a more healthy, smooth, and fresher appearance.

I recently had the opportunity to write about and try Jan Marini’s new Skin Management System. . When I integrated the new “Booster” I almost immediately saw additional improvements on my skin! Regeneration Booster is applied AM and PM after cleansing.

Find out more about Regeneration Booster , other products by Jan Marini Skin Research, before and after images, and ingredient information, by going to: http://www.janmarini.com . While you’re there you can also get a skin consultation and conveniently purchase your products.

Remember to keep a “check” on your stress, but don’t let it’s aging effects take their “toll” on your skin! Give a yourself a BOOST with Regeneration Booster from Jan Marini Skin Research!

(quotes and/or paraphrased information in this article were obtained from PR Fact sheets, and www.janmarini.com)

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Since “all hearts” are “aflutter” this month of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d put together a Valentine look for your eyes with a couple of new products from Pür Minerals. This company has great products and I’ll be using the Pür Perfect Fit Lady Luck Eye Shadow compact that is a “Pürfect” trio for any eye, along with the Pür Big Blink Mascara that will have your “eyes fluttering” as you receive tons of “Will You Be My Valentine?” requests!!

Lady Luck is a great all-in-one trio. The colors can be used as natural or as bold as you’d like. Lady Luck shadows can also be worn any time, anywhere, and for any occasion because they have a trending neutral look that enhances all wardrobe and eye colors.

I basically used the same technique on each eye, but I applied the colors in different depths and blended them to achieve a look that was appropriate for each model.

Here’s how I applied the Lady Luck eyeshadow:
1. I started with the lightest colored shadow called TYCHE, and applied it over the entire eye area with soft wider eye brush. TYCHE lights up the eye, helps eliminate any shadows, and provides a nice base for the other two colors.

2. I brushed FORTUNE , the bronze soft copper shade, in a diagonal angle from the inner corner of the eyelid to the outer end of the eyebrow. I also made sure to bring the shadow just above the crease of the eye with a flat softer brush to lift the appearance of the eye “Up & Out”. FORTUNE doesn’t necessarily contour the eye, but it gives a very attractive shaping to each person’s unique eye proportion.

3. SHAMROCK is the final shadow I used. The color and depth is a perfect shade for lining and / or contouring the eye. It’s a beautiful color and I chose to use it slightly dampened with a liner brush to line and shape around, and just above the crease of the eye. I followed the contour of each model’s eye. I then blended with a smudge type brush to soften the look, as needed.

4. I added an additional touch of TYCHE to highlight at the arch of the brow, and layered a touch of FORTUNE to soften the SHAMROCK contour, if necessary, or if more “lift” in the outer corner of the eye was needed..

The objective: To achieve a subtle look that ENHANCES a person’s eyes.

The finishing touch is the new Pür Big Blink Mascara . All three of my models just loved this mascara. It has an exclusive clump resistant wand that builds, lengthens, and coats each lash evenly! Big Blink mascara is also fortified with Argan Oil. This is a mascara that provides Long, soft, beautiful lashes with a healthy sheen!! I also like the fact that I could get those corner lashes with ease using the tip of the Big Blink Mascara brush.

I did closeup images so you could see how LADY LUCK looked on each model. Hopefully this will illustrate how blending and applying the same colors can achieve different looks, and encourage you to experiment and find different ways to express yourself. An eye trio like Lady Luck is great because all of the colors are coordinated in a handy portable compact for your convenience.

Creating a conservative blended version of this technique on Stacy, I used a soft line of SHAMROCK in the crease and really blended it with FORTUNE. I then used just a touch of TYCHE under the brow arch for a seamless, yet shaded look. Stacy’s upper eyelid is proportioned perfectly for an eyeliner! I fully lined her upper lid and also applied liner to 1/2 of her lower lid. Two coats of Big Blink really enhanced her naturally beautiful lashes.

Sara has perfect almond shaped deeper set eyes. I softened the crease area with FORTUNE but left a bit more depth of the SHAMROCK shadow to define above the crease of her eye. I did a little more highlighting with TYCHE under the arch of her brow and kept a defined upper and lower line for a sophisticated smudged look that is so popular. Big Blink “did the trick, by separating and not clumping Sara’s long beautiful eyelashes.

Olivia needed very little makeup, but with a light touch of the Lucky Lady Trio and the Big Blink Mascara I achieved a very age appropriate look for this lovely young lady. Over the TYCHE I used a thin liner brush and lined Olivia’s upper and lower lids with SHAMROCK. ( I smudged the lower lid line for more of a shadow effect.) With the same liner brush I defined the crease of her eye and blended upward with a q-tip. I then applied FORTUNE on the crease and diagonally up to the outer edge of her eyebrow. I highlighted with TYCHE under her brow from the inner corner to the edge of FORTUNE, and lightly blended that edge to create a flawless, but shaded and defined eye. The Big Blink lifted Olivia’s super long upper and lower lashes and with the nice separation from the wand, and the sheen from the Argan oil in this new mascara, Olivia looked “naturally” amazing!!

WHATEVER YOUR AGE, All “EYES” will be on “YOU” this Valentine’s Day with the “New look” you’ll be sporting with your “Lucky Lady” shadow trio, and lush full Big Blink Mascara, all from Pür! You can purchase These products online at: http://www.purminerals.com , and also at select retail locations.

(Quote) ” Pür Minerals has pioneered a performance-based line of colour cosmetics and skin care treatment designed for optimal skin fitness and health since 2002. The pressed mineral colour formulations are specially engineered with good-for-your-skin ingredients that not only offer exceptional coverage, but also nourish and condition the skin for a healthy radiance. The multitasking skin care products eliminate the need for complicated regimens to keep your beauty “pür and simple!”

(Any Quotes/Paraphrased information in this article from provided Press Fact Sheets. Makeup Techniques using Pür Lucky Lady Shadow Trio, and Big Blink Mascara by Vicki L. Fischer. Gratitude to my three beautiful models, Stacy , Sara, and Olivia.)

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February is here, and you know what that means!! Valentine’s Day is a few weeks away! As you put together an irresistible outfit, come up with the perfect trending hair style, and map out the most captivating makeup design for your special night out, allow me to share with you the ultimate product that will pull everything together for a romantic evening! It’s Lavanila’s newest scent…. VANILLA PASSION FRUIT !

This new limited addition fragrance from Lavanila is one I intend to stock up on!! Wait till you try it. When mine arrived I put it on and was immediately transported to “cloud nine”! I honestly had an instant attachment to the unique soft aroma of Vanilla Passion Fruit.

Here are Lavanila’s – Vanilla Passion Fruit Products:

1. The Healthy Fragrance-Vanilla Passion Fruit ($30 1-ounce) & ($58 1.7-ounce):

2. The perfect size “take along” Healthy Vanilla Passion Fruit – Roller Ball ($19):

3. The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Passion Fruit ($18):
This healthy deodorant is 100% Natural and very effective!

Fragrance is very subjective to the user, but with the delicate scent of Vanilla Passion Fruit , I believe it will prove appealing to everyone! Sometimes I can be sensitive to certain fragrances, and I’m also mindful of others, in that it’s not proper etiquette for your fragrance to walk into a room before you do! To me, the allure of an aroma is it’s subtle understatement. That’s why I enjoy Lavanila so much!

Founder of Lavanila, Danielle Raynor said (regarding Lavanila’s natural & nourishing fragrances),” We want people to say “you smell good”, not “what are you wearing!“ I think that pretty much sums it up, and I certainly agree!

So what’s in Lavanila’s Vanilla Passion Fruit ~ Healthy Fragrance?
(Quote) “This limited edition fragrance is a crisp, tropical explosion of Passion Fruit, Guava and Peach Nectar steeped in a warm base of sandalwood and Madagascar vanilla, along with a romantic blend of powerful aphrodisiacs prized for their seductive properties. I genuinely inspire you to “check-out” Vanilla Passion Fruit!!!

Learn all about Lavanila, their natural approach to the creation of their “Healthy” products, and purchase your products at : http://www.lavanila.com

Well, now you should be all set for a “Heartfelt Happy Valentine’s Evening”! The romance is in the air so let the “Magic” begin! And just think, with Lavanila’s Vanilla Passion Fruit Fragrance , every day can be like Valentine’s Day! 🙂

(Quoted and paraphrased information in this article provided by provided PR Fact sheets, www.lavanila.com, and quote from Danielle Raynor from the fragrance video on www.lavanila.com)

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“When Summer Comes”, the third book in the Whiskey Creek Series by acclaimed author, Brenda Novak is here! Preceded by “When Lightning Strikes, and “When Snow Falls” in the Series, “When Summer Comes” looks to be another winner for this creative author who spins a tale in every book she writes that is difficult to put down once you’ve started to read it!

Whether you’re new to Brenda’s captivating style or a dedicated fan as I am, you’ll want to visit the following link: http://www.brendanovak.com/books_whiskeycreek_when_summer_comes.html to not only read an excerpt from “When Summer Comes”, but also have the opportunity to purchase your copy of the book! (“When Summer Comes” is also available in the audio format.)

There is a lot of additional interesting information on this site that you’ll want to peruse while you are there!

Happy Reading and enjoy…


“When Summer Comes”
by Brenda Novak
http://www.brendanovak.com/books_whiskeycreek_when_summer_comes.html

(Any quotes or paraphrasing in this article from obtained Promo fact sheet, and www.brendanovak.com)

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Vault™ is a “ premier line of lip care products ” with a very unique patented retractable delivery system that lets you stay on top of your “Game” and look your best with the ability to uncap, apply, and recap your Vault™ lip product conveniently with one hand without missing a beat with what ever it is you are doing.

Check out the Tinted Lip Balm in action on this Vault™ website video link: http://www.vaulticon.com/products/tinted-lip-balm-spf15-natural-ingredients

I was delighted to personally receive a Tinted Lip Balm , which is from one of the Three Collections in the Vault Lip Care Line .

I was so impressed with the ease of application, subtle lip shade, feel on my lips, and portability that now I always toss my Tinted Lip Balm right in my pocket wherever I go! You can really get used to that slick one hand application! I can only imagine how handy it is if you’re involved in active outdoor activities! The Tinted Lip Balm contains cocoa, Shea butters, Aloe, vitamin E, and (Quote) “the color palette, inspired by the snow-covered Sierra Mountains, Orange County beach scene, adds a matte finish and pop of color!” What a visual delight! I really like the soft matte finish of the Tinted Lip Balm , and look forward to trying more of the 8 colors that are available. The price is $9.00.

The other two additionally impressive collections in the Vault™ lip care line include:
Lip Gloss ~ (Quote) “With a bond girl applicator, the Lip Gloss provides the look of a spy while delivering vibrant color for a supple, voluminous pout.” Take a look at this Vault™ website video link for a nice visual of the Lip Gloss, one hand application: http://www.vaulticon.com/products/lip-gloss
You know the Lip Gloss is going to be alluring, and the jojoba oil and vitamin E will nourish and hydrate your lips. There are 16 shades in the Lip Gloss collection and the price is $16.00.

And the final collection, Lip Balm Sport ~ This “natural” lip balm keeps your lips hydrated and smooth with beeswax, vitamin E, and almond and coconut oil. You may also purchase it with SPF 15 for lip protection! The price is $4.95.

You may purchase all three of the Vault™ Collections right online at:
http: www.vaulticon.com

Compliments and an A+ Grade to Julia and Craig Carrol from Newport Beach, California where they founded Vault™ in 2011! They sure did their homework in not only bringing their (Quote) “Mission of creating beauty and body care products that cater to the lifestyles of active people” into being, but patented a remarkable delivery system that provides a “one hand” application for busy people in any situation.

(Quotes and/or paraphrased information in this article was obtained from PR Fact Sheets and www.vaulticon.com)

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