January 18, 2016

Get The Look: January Jones at the Critics’ Choice Awards

 

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Avon Global Celebrity Makeup Artist Lauren Andersen worked with January Jones for last night’s Critics’ Choice Awards. Get the look from Lauren here:

Lauren’s Inspiration: Playful elegance.

Face: I prepped her skin by using La Mer Moisturizing Cream and Honest Everything Cream Foundation.

Eyes: I used the Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Metal Eyes, lined the eyes with Urban Decay Glide on Eye Pencil in Sabbath and finished with Avon Big & False Lash Volume Mascara in Blackest Black.

Lip: I applied Avon True Color Matte Lipstick in Marvelous Mocha – launching in February.

Avon products are available at avon.com. Follow Avon at:

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January 17, 2016

Top Hairstyles for Every Hair Length That You Can Try Today

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A good hairstyle complements your dressing and boosts your confidence. Fashion is from head to toe and hair is a very significant part of it. Finding a hair stylist who can get your hair to look just the way you want it (or saw it online) can be quite difficult. If you have asked yourself “how can I find hair salons near me?” then the hair salon directory is what you are looking for. If you are looking for inspiration for your next haircut, the following are the top hairstyles for the three hair-lengths; short, medium and long.

Short hair

There is often the notion that short hair has limited styles. Contrary to this, there are so many things you can do with short hair like coloring it, curling it or adding in extensions. The three most popular hairstyles for short hair include:

– Camren Bicondova, a young American actress, is the ambassador of short curly hair.This look is great if you want to maintain a young and fun look. You may need a bit of mousse and hairspray if your hair is not naturally curly.

– Jaime Pressly has been rocking it short and straight and killing it. The back of this cut is usually tapered close to the scalp and can be worn with bangs or a side part. Sleek and shiny with bold color looks great with this cut.

-Short hair can also be wavy with a tapered cut that is short and shaved close to the scalp at the back and longer at the front. This style has a variety of cuts, quite popular with celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Jenifer Hudson.

Medium length hair

Medium length here is also popular today, especially with the short messy bob. The term ‘messy’ is used quite loosely as there is a lot of effort that goes into making it look as good as it does. From Jennifer Lawrence, Beyonce and even tailor swift, the messy mane has
been worn in various ways to create a chic and trendy look that works for any occasion. You can add a twist to this look with highlights or two-toned color. Flamingo pink and blond has been one of the best combinations so far as worn by Katy Perry.

Long Hair

It is hard to go wrong with long hair if you choose between one of the three acceptable ways to wear it: curly, wavy or straight. The choice of curls, waves or straight hair often depends with the shape of your face. Nice and neat waves look great on long hair, so if you are going to curl it make sure they are tight and neat. If you have a messy mane, you can
tame the frays in a side or back fishtail, tie it up in a messy bun or style it up in the classic French twist for a dressy event. Straight long hair can be tricky if you do not know how to wear it right. A slick bun is one of the trendiest ways of wearing straight hair.

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Brenda Hynes is a fashion stylist who has worked with celebrities before. You need to find the right stylist to help you achieve your ideal look. You can use the hair salon directory to find great hair salons near you.

 

 

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January 16, 2016

Gingersnaps and Smiles

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Susansnaps are the ultimate gourmet gingersnap cookies filled with deep, dark molasses, the perfect blend of spices, and topped in sparkling sugar crystals giving just the right snap!  Susansnaps were created as a labor of love after Laura watched her husband and daughter, Susan (named for Laura’s sister Sue who died from cancer) undergo chemo within the same year. Ginger is a stomach soother and cookies always bring smiles.  What started as a little idea to bake a few cookies out of the family garage has turned into this mom-daughter duo running the only gourmet gingersnap cookie company in the country. They’re cranking out up to 10,000 fresh baked gingersnaps daily…now, that’s a lot of smiles.

These heavenly gingersnaps and unique mom-daughter entrepreneurs have gained the attention of The Today Show, O Magazine, and ABC World News Tonight with David Muir.  With scrumptious cookies, fancy packaging, and their sweet back story, Susansnaps are distinctively one-of-a-kind.

These decadent cookies  will soon grace the Four Seasons Hotel Gift Bag to honor SAG Award Nominees and talent. Enjoy!

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January 16, 2016

NuVsio to Reveal your Most Radiant Skin

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NuVsio 2-step Active Mineral Facial Treatment detoxifies the skin and primes it for optimal purity and radiance.

Step 1: NuVsio Purifying Mineral Mask is enriched with a highly concentrated blend of natural active minerals that gently detoxify and purify skin texture by absorbing excess oil and removing impurities.

Step 2: NuVsio Mineral Enriched Balm
Concentrate hydrates parched skin by helping to replenish and protect vital moisture reserves, and detoxifies the skin with NuVsio active mineral blend.

Paired together, these two active mineral therapy products will help restore a healthier looking complexion and reveal your most radiant skin. Includes our Metal Compression Key, an ingenious and effortless tool enables you to squeeze your prized NuVsio product to the last precious drop.

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January 16, 2016

Heartwood Creations Holds your Secret Treasures

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Since 1978 Heartwood Creations has been the premier American jewelry box maker, hand crafting premium wooden jewelry boxes plus a host of other signature items including valets, board games and more. Heartwood’s top selling “Secret Boxes” are the smallest in the collection, designed to hold rings, earrings and other treasured pieces. Each Secret Box is as stylish and well-crafted as it is sleek and versatile, finished with laser-engravings, handmade wood inlays and a signature Heartwood heart.

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January 15, 2016

Love the Skin You’re In

Treat Yourself or someone you love to a Valentine’s Day Date at the Spa with Life Time Fitness

 

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This Valentine’s Day, take your one true love – (or yourself!) – on a romantic date to the spa, courtesy of Life Time Fitness. As the largest full service salon and spa in the nation with 98 locations across the country, with 1,400 highly trained technicians who deliver more than 1,000,000 customized treatments a year,LifeSpa treats its guests from head to toe, offering services for hair, skin, body and nails.

  • Give the Gift of Spa: Buy $100 in LifeSpa gift cards, get $20 back on one for yourself.

 

  • Restalyne Filler: Available at the Medi Spa, get one vial of filler with each purchased. On average, customers need/use 1.6 vials for their lips, so LifeSpa suggests purchasing two to receive two additional to try fill on other areas of the face as well.

Located in Life Time Fitness – The Healthy Way of Life destinations across the country, all LifeSpa services are created with active bodies in mind.  Each LifeSpa provides guests with:

  • Proprietary protocols for active bodies, including specialized practices developed for runners, swimmers, cyclists, yogis, etc.
  • Exclusive devices to measure the health of your skin, your largest organ.
  • Unique scalp renewal therapies designed to give you healthy hair from the root to the tip.
  • Best in class stylists and technicians offering the latest treatments, technologies and advancements in anti-aging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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January 15, 2016

Sheen Magazine Beauty Picks

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http://www.sheenmagazine.com/sheen-picks-do-what-you-love-in-2016/

Gerard Cosmetics & Jane Iredale

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January 15, 2016

Clear Your Clutter, Create New Success in 2016

Clutter_Organization_Julee_Ireland_2016_Home_New_YearClutter hinders your psyche more than you know both at work and at home. When physical items invade your space that are not needed or that are unorganized it affects you physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It’s like an invisible force that causes stress, has a negative effect on relationships and your health and it can hinder your ability to act and think clearly blocking success in all areas of your life. With each passing year you continue to grow and change. While change is good holding onto things that no longer reflect who you have become is not a good thing because it creates negative energy. Let’s start the New Year off by clearing out the clutter and opening up your heart, home and workplace to create success! Here are some simple tips to help guide you.

Step One: Take time to walk through the different spaces in your home and office and sit for a while. Look around the space and write down the items in each room that make you feel discomfort, that clearly no longer reflect you and that you feel you can do without. If you give yourself time to sit, think and explore each space you will be surprised at what you discover on your own.

Step Two: Now that you have explored and taken notes throughout your home and office it’s time to prioritize! Make a list of the areas you wish to declutter first. Pick the space in your home or office that makes you feel the most unsettled and that’s the most disorganized.

Step Three: Before you start with your first space be realistic about setting a time frame to complete the task and start small! Begin with a drawer, cabinet or counter and create three piles. One, to give away, two, to throw away and three, items to keep.

Step Four: Remove pile one and two from your room and begin placing your third pile back into your space in an organized fashion. Don’t just toss or put things back into your cabinet or drawer because all you would be doing is creating smaller clutter. It’s important to reintroduce your items into your room in an orderly, organized manner with thought and intention behind it. And be sure to dust and clean along the way to truly revive your space and your soul at the same time.

Step Five: As you finish eliminating clutter in each area of your home or office take the time to marvel at your success. With your hand over your heart take in some deep breaths through your nose and breathe out through your mouth. Ask yourself how do I feel? Do I feel calmer? Do I feel lighter? Do I feel inspired to move on? If your answer is yes to any of these then by all means carry on!

I sincerely hope by clearing out the clutter in your life it helps you to open the door to a renewed home, health, happiness and success in 2016. I would love to see your before and after photos and feature them on my blog. Please feel free to email them to me at juleeireland@gmail.com along with any of your thoughts or comments. Happy New Year!

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January 15, 2016

Home Hacks to Get Organized

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Do you want to get organized and start the year off with a clean slate? Well, look no further. I have some great DIY Home Hacks that will help you do just that! The best part about these home hacks is that they are budget friendly and so simple anyone can do it!

Dreaded Dresser Drawers-Dresser drawers especially socks, under garments and t-shirts always seem to find themselves in pure chaos. I’ve got
a great solution for you! It worked for me so I’m sure will work for you. Here is Home Hack number one to reclaim your dresser drawers and start
the New Year off on the right foot! Use PVC pipe to create storage units for drawers and closet to keep your shoes, undergarments, socks, t-shirts and
anything else that will fit in them in a neat orderly fashion. You can also use PVC pipe to hold your shoes or to keep your office supplies organized!
Clean Up Your Clothing and Closet-We are all guilty of holding onto clothing that we no longer wear because we think we will wear
someday soon. The fact of the matter is that if you have not worn it in the last six months you most likely will not wear again. Rather than hold
onto things that you really don’t need I have the perfect Home Hack to help you make room for something new and retire the rest to a new home by
donating your old clothing to your charity of choice. Here’s Home Hack number two. Hang all of your clothing hangers in your closet backwards.
As you wear an item replace it on the hanger the correct way. Every six months remove any items hung backwards and donate them. I promise, if you have not
touched it in 6 months you are not going to wear it and it is just taking up space. It does the heart good to donate. You can also take your items to a
consignment shop so you can earn some money for your unwanted clothing.
Disheveled Linen Closet– Sheet sets have a way of separating themselves from their mates just like socks. I don’t know about you but it was
always a source of frustration for me trying to maintain my linen closet and keep things together and organized until I thought of a creative way to
solve the problem. Here is Home Hack number three. It is so simple and it works! You are going to love it! All you have to do is store your sheets
inside their matching pillowcase to keep everything neat and organized as a set and to save space at the same time!
Simplified Desk Drawers-Part of what makes us most productive in life and at work is having a little organization. It all starts with your desk and
desk drawers. It is really easy for your desk drawers to become a junk drawer and we don’t want that. Here is Home Hack number four to help you
start your year off headed straight toward success. And you can start by creating an orderly and efficient desk! Use old ice trays, boxes or silverware
trays to line the inside of your desk drawers and create compartments to keep all your office supplies neat and organized!
DIY on the Fly Tip by Julee Ireland-Jewelry Organization and Wall Art
It’s easy to lose jewelry and if it is not in sight you will forget that you have it and it will never get worn. Trust me. I have been guilty of this
also. Here is a great Home Hack and DIY project that you can do to create a chic wall hanging to display your jewelry as wall art, while keeping it
organized at the same time! All you have to do is use an old frame and some radiator mesh. Here’s how you make it!

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Supplies:
Old Frame, Hot Glue Gun, Radiator Mesh, Fabric, Sharpie pen, Scissors, Picture Frame Hanging Kit, Paint and Four Door Knobs
(optional)
Step One: Take apart your frame and remove the glass and backing. Paint your frame your desired color or leave it with its current finish.
Step Two: Lay your glass on top of your radiator mesh and trace an outline with your sharpie pen. Cut along your traced line with your scissors.
Step Three: Use your frame back as a template on top of your fabric and use your Sharpie pen to trace and outline. Cut along your traced line with
your scissors.
Step Four: Use your hot glue gun to glue your fabric to your backing.
Step Five: Use your hot glue gun to glue your radiator mesh to the inside back of the frame.
Step Six: Install your fabric frame backing to your frame behind your mesh. Optional: Install your four doorknobs spaced evenly across the bottom
of your frame.
Step Seven: Install your picture frame hanging kit if your frame is not already equipped with picture frame hooks. You are now ready to hang and
organize your jewelry on your wall as wall art!

Now that you are organized and off to a great start to the New Year, I would love to see the results! For consideration, please email photos and your contact information to: juleeireland@gmail.com  I can’t wait to post them on my blog and brag about you on my social media.

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January 14, 2016

Pura d’or Vitamin C Serum As seen in Nailpro Magazine

Pura d'or in NAILPRO Magazine January 2016.

Pura d’or in NAILPRO Magazine January 2016.

Check out the PURA D’OR Professional Strength 20 Vitamin C Serum here: https://www.purador.com/professional-strength-20-vitamin-c-serum

Thank you Nailpro magazine.

 

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