August 20, 2015

Stunning and Vibrant Nail Polishs from Jessica Robertson

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A&E’s Duck Dynasty star, Jessica Robertson has recently introduced the Jessica Robertson Collection. This unique collection contains an array of beauty products including cosmetics, personal care along with the Jessica Robertson Collection Nail Polish. With shades like Princess Orchid, Mint To Be, Bubbles, Miss Popular, Hearts Desire, Pink Splat, Iridescent Purple and Tonal Blue (shown below), who wouldn’t love this collection?

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These chic and fashionable colors have a high gloss shine and are extremely chip resistant. The streak-free formula also allows for easy application. It only took two coats to achieve this look, and I received many compliments on this color. I also like the Nail polish bottles. The pretty chrome cover certainly adds a bit of elegance to the bottles. The Jessica Robertson Collection has a Spring/Summer Color line and a Fall/Winter line, so there is a color for every occasion and every season.

You will find the Jessica Robertson Nail Collection at drsuncosmetics.com

Guest post by Adrienne Raheb

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August 20, 2015

A Leg workout you can do at home -No More Excuses!!!

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When it comes to exercise, we come up with all kind of excuse of why we can’t exercise. “The kids need to be entertained”, “The gym is too far”, “The gym cost too much” “I just don’t have time.”

Well let me help you overcome these obstacles. School is about to start. You can work out from home. You don’t need to purchase any special equipment. 1 hour a day is only 4% of your day, you can do this!

Click on the link below for a great leg workout you can do from home with a chair and a broom. Are you ready? Let’s do this, go ahead grab that chair and a broom and I will work out with you. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTlCW8bu2R4&w=560&h=315]

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August 19, 2015

Quickest Beauty Fix in Town is at Boom Boom Brow Bar

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August, 2015 (New York, NY) – Anyone who has 10 minutes and $25 can just walk right in to Boom Boom Brow Bar and walk out with GORG brows – it’s the quickest beauty fix in town.

Boom Boom, owner of Boom Boom Brow Bar, wants EVERYONE to have thick gorgeous eyebrows, so she made it convenient and affordable with instant results (gotta love it!)! Unruly, curly, stubborn brows that won’t behave? In rehab because of uncontrollable plucking? Loose that arch or have a hole? No prob, Boom Boom can fix anything!

Another reason to love Boom Boom Brow Bar, aside from the fabulous and talented brow experts, is brows are done sitting up and out in the open, because it’s better to judge brow shape – plus it’s super fast. “When you lay down, it changes the way the muscles and skin lay, so you get a better result if you shape brows upright,” says Boom Boom. They also use Flash Wax, a low temperature lipo-soluable (cream) wax, because it does not have to be heated at a high temperature, so it’s gentle on everyone, even on sensitive skin! Not to mention, they offer FREE lip with brow wax during happy hour (week days 4-5).

“Getting your brows to look gorgeous should be fun!” adds Boom Boom.

Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) is obsessed with brows – 130,000+ served at Boom Boom Brow Bar in NYC! Everyone should have thick gorgeous eyebrows; after all, they are the most important feature on the face and THE best accessory EVA! Boom Boom knows there’s no such thing as natural beauty, but she does believe a perfectly done brow is an instant eyelift – no Botox necessary! She makes waxing fun and affordable for everyone, just walk-in! For more fabulousness, check out what’s cooking on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boomboombrowbar and Twitter: http://twitter.com/boomboombrowbar.

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August 19, 2015

CeraVe is here to protect your baby’s delicate skin

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My family uses suncare products all year long. I have all types, such as sprays, creams, sticks and lip balms that will protect just about every part of your body from the sun’s harmful rays. I remembered last year, we had family members over for a swim day, and they had forgotten their sunscreen. I was prepared for the adults but didn’t have any sunscreen that was specially formulated for young children. They were, however, happy to use what I had available to them. This year, I am prepared with CeraVe baby Sunscreen Lotion,  Face Lotion and CeraVe baby Moisturizing Cream. Now, when my family comes over for I swim, I can say “CeraVe is here to protect your baby’s delicate skin.”  What I am finding is that they are using my CeraVe baby products instead of their own and they are loving it.

CeraVe baby is new on the market, and I chose CeraVe because I like their adult sunscreens. CeraVe baby Face Lotion SPF50 is perfect for baby’s face and won’t run into your baby’s eyes. This sunscreen’s special features include being water resistant up to 80 minutes, it’s lightweight, oil-free and has InVisibleZinc formulation which when rubbed on your baby’s skin, provides a clear dry finish. CeraVe baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF45 provides some the same features as the face lotion is also hypoallergenic and is accepted by the National Eczema Association.
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Last but certainly not least is CeraVe baby Moisturizing Cream. This is perfect for after a day at the beach, after bathing or anytime you want to hydrate your baby’s skin. Just about anytime is the right time for a little moisturizing and pampering for your little one.

CeraVe baby contains just the right proportions of ceramides that are very safe for your baby’s skin. CeraVe baby contains NO Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates or Fragrance. Most importantly, CeraVe baby is designed to deflect the sun’s harmful rays.

To see all the products CeraVe has to offer please visit cerave.com. CeraVe baby can be found at CVS/pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Walmart, Meiger, Target, Babies R Us and Ulta.

 

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August 19, 2015

WalletHub, Women’s Equality Day

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Aug. 26  is Women’s Equality Day and the U.S. failed to make the top 10 on the Global Gender Gap Index, the leading personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best and Worst States for Women’s Equality.To find the most gender-egalitarian states, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states across 11 key metrics. Our data set ranges from the gap between female and male executives to the disparity between women’s and men’s unemployment rate.

Best States for Women’s Equality Worst States for Women’s Equality
1 Hawaii T-40 Delaware
2 New York T-40 Ohio
3 Illinois 42 Oregon
4 Maryland 43 Virginia
5 Vermont 44 Louisiana
6 Maine 45 Pennsylvania
7 Minnesota 46 Wyoming
8 Wisconsin 47 Texas
T-9 Missouri 48 South Carolina
T-9 New Hampshire 49 Idaho
50 Utah

Key Stats

  • In every state, women earn less than men. Wyoming has the highest pay gap, with women earning 31.4 percent less. Vermont has the lowest, with women earning 8.7 percent less.
  • In every state, male executives outnumber female executives. Utah has the highest gap, with 73.82 percent more males. Alabama has the lowest, with 28.25 percent more males.
  • Men have longer average workdays than women. North Dakota has the highest gap, with men working 19.6 percent longer. Nevada has the lowest, with men working 9.0 percent longer.
  • Alaska has the highest education gap favoring women, with 5.7 percent more women having a bachelor’s degree. Utah has the highest gap favoring men, with 5.2 percent more men having a bachelor’s degree. The most balanced state is Indiana.
  • In nearly every state, women represent the highest percentage of minimum-wage workers. Louisiana has the highest gap, with 56 percent more female than male minimum-wage workers. Alaska, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming have an equal ratio of women to men who earn minimum wage.
  • West Virginia has the highest unemployment-rate gap favoring women, with 2.6 percent more unemployed men. New Mexico has the highest gap favoring men, with 1.9 percent more unemployed women. The unemployment rate is equal for men and women in Maryland and North Dakota.
  • In every state legislature, there are more male than female lawmakers. Louisiana has the highest gap, with 86.6 percent more males. Colorado has the lowest, with 27.6 percent more males.

For the full report and to see where your state ranks,  visit:
http://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-women-equality/5835/

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August 19, 2015

Orlando International Fashion Week returns!

Orlando International Fashion Week Returns to Electrify the City Beautiful

Orlando, FL –August 10, 2015 – Orlando International Fashion Week is a week of exciting events and showcases featuring cutting edge designers. For seven days, the Orlando fashion scene is transformed and fashion enthusiasts are given the opportunity to indulge as well as help raise awareness and funds for Autism. People from all over the World flock to Orlando, Florida during this week to get a taste of the fashion scene in the City Beautiful.

The week will begin with the Fashion Week Extravaganza and Fashion Show at the exciting Orlando Science Center on November 1. This event will feature some of Florida’s hottest media outlets, business owners, designers, boutiques, fashionistas, and fashion bloggers. Guests will also enjoy fashion shows, a shopping expo and live entertainment throughout the week, including a concert preview from touring artist Shayne Leighton.

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Orlando International Fashion Week logo

“Orlando International Fashion Week is about celebrating Orlando’s growing fashion scene. It’s an opportunity for the city to embrace the talented designers, models, and hair/makeup artists and give them an opportunity to shine. We also want to show the rest of the world that Central Florida deserves to be on the map as a destination to find and enjoy high-end fashion.”
Rob Henlon , CEO of Fierce Entertainment Management, LLC

Orlando International Fashion Week packs the entire week with exciting events, featuring the Fierce Spotlight Boutique/Store Specials calendar event, the Autism Speaks Benefit Fashion Show, Fashion E.D.G.E. Emerging Designer Gauntlet Exhibit, and the Fashion Show Expo, with seminars and networking events.

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August 18, 2015

Life of a blogger: The Annie files

It’s an everyday question that I do find hard to answer at times..WHAT IS A BLOGGER? With so many different kinds of blogs and so many different experiences, I found it much easier to write it down and share mine with you. A little disclaimer: these are my personal experiences as a beauty/fashion blogger. Every blogger (mommy, teen, travel, beauty/fashion etc.) will all have different experiences on how they handle their blogs, events & more. Also, want to thank my dear friend and former educator Janice Case for inspiring me to write this blog, “Life of a Blogger”.

6 years ago I really had no idea what a blogger was. I had heard of them but just didn’t understand them at all. I also didn’t know that there was more than just one type of blogger. When I met Lisa and she asked me to be one for Its A Glam Thing, I was a recent beauty school graduate but wanted to do so much more within the industry. I always had a passion for the industry and was determined to go far, no matter the cost. My first month with IAGT, I just thought it was write a couple blogs and everyone would know who I was. Boy was I WRONG!!! Everyday was a new experience. Learning the right way to promote your blog, the product and even find just the right thing to say, the behind the scenes to do list is never ending and always learning. To this day I am learning new things on promotions, and that no matter how long I’ve been doing don’t be afraid to ask questions, or even spend a little money to get even more.

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New IAGT logo

Many have asked “do you just sit at home” & “is it a job”. Answers: yes/no, no, & above all yes it is 100% all day everyday, fulltime job. Even though I work from home and do sit at a desk I am researching, trying out products, looking up events to hopefully attend, following up & writing, writing, writing. “Is it a job”? Yes 100%! Even though it may be a part time gig or hobby, its a full time job just with promotions, researching, attending events and trade shows. Your always on the go, even though you may physically not be moving. Your mind works all the time, your body does get tired and sometimes all you want to do is goof off. It’s all about self starting , just like with many careers. I also want you to know that no matter what I never believe that anyone owes me anything. Just having the opportunities to attend shows, meet new up & coming stylist, designers, bloggers etc. That is why I love what I do.

My most favorite thing about blogging is not the products or even the interviews, its more the people I have met, inspiring others and helping others find just the right product for them. It is true, even though this industry is my number 1 passion, I do not wear makeup every single day, most of the time I wear yoga pants and on a cold day am wearing a bath robe. Just knowing my writing has made someone’s day, or maybe even inspired someone; that to me makes it all worth while. So I encourage you… if you love writing, have a desire to learn and work hard stat your very own. You may not get much at first, but hard work will pay off & never let your ego get bigger than your passion. Happy writing my friends!

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August 18, 2015

Worryless to instantly conceal frown lines

Worryless: The 1st and Only Cosmetic That Looks Like Real Skin.

Movie Magic In Your Medicine Cabinet to Erase Worry Lines.

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This info and product crossed my desk recently and Yes, it really does work! Try it and I think you will agree! See BEFORE and AFTER photos here: https://dermaflage.com/worryless/

Be sure to pay close attention to the “How to Apply” steps highlighted in BOLD below.

Time to toss all those plumping products that promised to work.  Say bye-bye to Botox.  Make room for the only at home anti-frown line product you’ll need from now on – Worryless.  Worryless is indeed the stuff of movie magic. Developed by Hollywood makeup and special effects artists, it uses medical grade silicone to simulate skin—filling and concealing frown lines between your eyebrows instantly!  Worryless is the first and only topical dermal filler created to virtually erase glabella lines (the deep vertical lines between your eyebrows).  If it works for A-list actors on high definition film, it will work for you!

Upon application, the silicone transforms from a liquid to a flexible rubber-like consistency, which simulates skin.  It seamlessly fills in the deep crevices and because it is translucent, allows your skin to shine through.  The result?  Perfectly, smooth realistic looking skin.

Worryless is:

  • Waterproof  (lasts approx. 36 hours)
  • Non-irritating
  • Non-invasive
  • Clinically and dermatologist tested
  • Allergy tested
  • Pain-free
  • Instant Results

How to Apply in 2 Easy Steps

Step 1: Apply. Apply a small amount to the skin using the pointed precision application tool. With a spatula tool or a finger, blend the edges into the skin.

Step 2: Texture. Place Skin Texture Pad over the area. Press around the edges. Hold in place for about a minute.

Using Makeup With Worryless

–           You can wear liquid foundation under Worryless.

–           Always use less Worryless than you think you’ll need.

–           Mineral based powders work best with Worryless.

Worryless Starter Kits come in six shades: Fair, Golden, Rosy, Bronze, Tan and Dark.  Each kit contains two different color shades, two applicators, primer with brush, mixing stick, application tool, spatula and texture pad. Retail Price: $60.00 To Purchase: http://www.dermaflage.com

Silicone Arts Labs manufacturers Worryless and is a product innovation company in the cosmetics and medical industries. Their largest product, Dermaflage, is a scar and wrinkle concealer that uses silicone to replicate the unique tone and texture of user’s skin — vastly outperforming other solutions on the market today. The company’s innovation engine is based on the combination of the science of facial prosthetics and the art of Hollywood special effects. Their breakthrough cosmetic products empower and inspire their customers to feel more confident.

 

 

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August 18, 2015

Sheryl Lee Ralph on the cover of SHEEN Magazine

The dynamic and vivacious SHERYL LEE RALPH graces the Cover of SHEEN MAGAZINE on the exclusive 2015 September/October edition, TIMELESS BEAUTY ISSUE.

August 6, 2015 -The legendary actress, SHERYL LEE RALPH is the standard for what a classy, timeless woman embodies. Sheryl has been on the acting scene since she was a very young woman and later blossomed into the original Dreamgirl “Deena Jones” on Broadway. Many know Sheryl as “Dee,” our favorite step mother on Moesha, or as “Maggie Turner” on Nickelodeon’s Instant Mom. The multitalented actress lives by the acronym D.I.V.A– Divinely, Inspired, Victoriously, Alive. Are you a D.I.V.A.?

Front cover of Sheen Magazine

Front cover of Sheen Magazine

Following Sheryl’s lead, we trace the everlasting elegance of women over the years including Eartha Kitt, Pam Grier and more. Celebrity makeup artist, Renny Vasquez, who has “beat” the faces of Queen Latifah and Gabrielle Union, gives us his insight on fall makeup trends. With cool weather approaching, keeping your skin and lips hydrated is a must! We have the best lip exfoliates and beauty secrets you need in your beauty arsenal! Also, Dr. Paul Nassif from Botched on E! explains the enticing world of extreme plastic surgery. Do you need “tress relief?” SHEEN answers your hair questions! Queen of Color and Cuts, Cynthia Meadows, gives us tips about keeping hair healthy in living color. Hairstylist Highlight, Gocha Hawkins, takes center stage on her new role on LA Hair.

Let’s dish! Lifestyle blogger and journalist Tami Reed talks blogging and Stylist Ayanna J talks how social media landed her the job of her dreams. VH1’s Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Erica Dixon balances business and pleasure. Featured Mandate, Tank, tells us how he becomes the ultimate tempter on TV One’s Born Again Virgin. Wendy Raquel Robinson channels her inner Tasha Mack. Karen Clark Sheard speaks on her legacy while #ILoveMyPastor contest winner, Dr. Joseph L. Williams, shares his spiritual journey.

Read all about it! SHEEN MAGAZINE’s September/October “Timeless Beauty” issue on stands August 28, 2015.

 

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August 18, 2015

Learning to Let Go

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My acting class is seriously a life class. Anthony Meindl’s acting studio is a force to be reckoned with. Filled with so much inspiration, the studio informs us as much about the skill of acting as it does about our individual lives. It’s easy to get wrapped up in our own thoughts. We hold on to things even if they are not positive and are not serving us for a multitude of reasons and sometimes we can’t find the courage and freedom to let that go. As an actor, I sometimes find myself placing judgement on myself during a scene, or questioning my actions during a scene and when these thoughts come to my mind, they often take me out of the moment and alter the scene. The ongoing challenge for me and many others, is learning how to let those thoughts go and just trust my instinct and let it fire. This is something that transcends into my own life. Because I’m a perfectionist and obsessive hard worker, its hard to let go of what I think is “supposed” to happen and just let what is happening, occur. I am working on not giving too much power to thoughts or situations that aren’t serving me. I am working on letting go and I think it’s valuable for all of us to at least think about..

Thanks for listening friends <3

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