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March 14, 2015
“007” “Total Look” in the house
Imagine this. You just went through 10 months of beauty school learning the fundamentals of becoming a hairdresser. Now its time to showcase what you learned, with no help and be graded on it. Would your nerves be going crazy? Your stomach be all in knots? But yet still be extremely excited that your 10 months of hard work is coming to an end? That was the feeling I got from The Villages Salon Professional Academy’s class July 2014. Better known as class 1407 (or as I call them 007).
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Starting at 11:45AM on Thursday March 12, 2015 class 1407, all decked out in their class color LIME GREEN, started doing their “total look” model makeovers. This includes everything from hair color, hair cut, hair style and makeup application. They have about 3 hours to complete their whole look before presenting it to friends, family and fellow alumni. So with those creative juices flowing, they headed on their way. I was privileged to come as a judge for the students work. I couldn’t make up my mind who I thought should win because I saw so many great transformations. They were that good. While one student was doing a color correction another was doing a two tone effect and another was doing an up do. AHHHH HELP!!! LOL so many creative minds were going at once but as you can see in my photos many talented hairdressers.
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After the 3 hours was up they waltzed their models up on the catwalk and many of us asked questions such “What was their inspiration for their models makeover” etc. Then they received their awards. One for each: Best Overall, Most Creative, and Best Technical. I wish we could have given them all an award but as they go through this journey they will receive so many rewards that will stick with them their whole lives. I bet your wondering who won?!
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Well: Best Technical was Thersea Marie Vitali, Most Creative was Brittany Peeples and Best Overall was Alexis Cruz.
I enjoyed being back at TSPA and spending the day with the students. I want to thank TSPA staff and students as well as Janice Case for inviting me to come. Now you guys have the skills, and the education to go on and do many amazing things. With so many avenues to take in this industry you will find what it is you love and rock at it. Congratulations class 1407. YOU DID IT!!!!! Keep on rocking.
Students of class 1407 are:
Alexis Cruz, Brittany Peeples, Estafania Patino Salano, Cameron Balmer, Robert (Robbie) Coy, Manna McCloud, Liliana McDermott, Vanessa (Nessi Boo), Thersea Marie Vitali, Aimee Nicole, and Jack Reich
March 13, 2015
Toilet paper wedding dress contest
11th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin Rolls Out
(Boca Raton, FL) – March 12, 2015 If you can use toilet paper to make a beautiful wedding dress you just might win $10,000 and have your entry made into a real gown!
Everyone likes to save money here and there. And for some, saving money on weddings is more than a hobby, and a little less than an obsession. Laura Gawne and Susan Bain operate the popular website www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com.
The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin begins March 12, 2015 for the eleventh year in a row.
For the first time ever, Kleinfeld Bridal will create a wearable gown inspired by the Grand Prize Winner’s Entry! Contestants have until May 12, 2015 to submit their paper masterpieces. Top ten entries will be chosen then online voting will be open to the public.
The top ten dresses and their designers will be flown to New York City to participate in a live fashion show finale event at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City on June 17, 2015 where the top three winners will be chosen.
At the Finale Event, the dress entries will be judged by members of Cheap Chic Weddings, Charmin, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld, Mara Urshel and Celebrity Judge Mikie Russo, event planner and host of “Mikie Saves the Date” on FYI Network.
“The contest has grown immensely over the last ten years and we are always in awe of the beautiful gowns created by the contestants.” says Susan Bain, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings. “We specialize in making weddings chic on a budget but these designs often surpass even our imaginations.” added Laura Gawne, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings.
The Grand Prize winner will see their design created into a beautiful gown and receive $10,000, the second place winner will receive $5000 and the third place winner will receive $2500.
Here’s How to Enter:
First: Plan your design.
Second: Grab some Charmin Toilet Paper (Ultra Strong, Ultra Soft or Basic), tape and/or glue and/or needle and thread (that’s all you can use)! To help offset the cost of designing these memorable creations; Charmin is providing coupons by request at TPDresscontest@gmail.com
Third: Make the dress and headpiece on your model or mannequin and take some clear, unaltered digital photos (front, back and side). The dress must be able to be worn by a human!
All photos and an Official Entry form are to be submitted to Cheap Chic Weddings at TPDresscontest@gmail.com by May 12, 2015 at 11:00 PM EST. There is no entry fee. The Judging Panel at Cheap Chic Weddings will judge the digital photo entries.
View top and winning entries: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2015.html
Official contest rules along with lots of other wedding cost saving tips and information can be found at www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com.
Toilet paper wedding dresses
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2014 Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Winner Susan Brennan’s Entry she calls Romance on a Roll
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2015 Celebrity Judge, Host of “Mikie Saves the Date” on FYI Network, Event planner Michael Russo
VIP judge
2015 VIP Judge, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld Bridal, Mara Urshel
March 12, 2015
Eating Healthy and Losing Weight starts with Selvera
Selvera just might be the last weight management program you will ever need, and it’s definitely worth checking out.
Selvera is a “clinically-based and technology-enabled weight management program designed to equip you with the latest medical knowledge“. Clinical trials showed long term results, with 90% of Selvera clients are currently losing weight and keeping it off. Selvera is a program with a monthly fee excluding food. In my opinion, this really is a great deal considering what a weekly food bill is for one person when they are on a diet. Special foods needed for a diet do add up fast. Many other benefits are included in the Selvera program that are impressive:
Counseling: 24/7 access to one-on-one expertise, and cutting edge tools. Strategies and support are given to establish lifelong healthy living habits.
Technology: The Selvera program uses wireless technology to remotely monitor each client’s progress. Once enrolled, Selvera will send you a wireless scale and pedometer that provide you and your Registered Dietitian with unique insight into your weight-loss progress. A dietitian will be able to remotely monitor your progress and intervene if needed.
Food & Nutrition Guidance: You will receive customized nutrition, activity, and lifestyle plans designed by a Registered Dietitian.
Selvera was designed by physicians, psychiatrists, and Registered Dietitians and is designed to provide long-term results, helping you to lose weight and keep it off. “Selvera is a new kind of program based on clinical results,” said Andrew Zengilowski, Co-Founder and CEO. “Our core group of medical advisors and licensed nutritionists has created a one-of-a-kind program using the latest scientific knowledge.”
Selvera is designed for anyone who wants to achieve a healthy weight and maintain it for life.The cost is $99 per month plus the cost of meals (three-month commitment required). Register for the program online at www.Selvera.com.
The best part about this program is that you can receive all of the wonderful benefits Selvera has to offer right in the privacy of your own home. Consider Selvera as the only weight loss program you will ever need.
March 12, 2015
Spring Madness!
Today’s segment on Studio 62 featured great items to celebrate Spring, St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness!
Watch the video here.
Shady Face is the world’s first and only sunshade canopy SPF 50+ with a “unique swivel canvas canopy” for upper torso or full body sun protection along with a ” hands-free” tablet shade when streaming movies, reading e-mails or playing games outdoors in the sun. It keeps you cool, shaded and protected. www.shadyface.com
Wear a pretty or funky shade of green nail polishes just in time for spring and St. Patrick’s Day. Check out your local drugstore and salons or you may have one or two perfect green polish shades right in your own nail polish stash. Try brands like Sally Hansen, OPI and more.
Natural skincare products by Mad Hippie are worth a try! They produce cream, cleansers, anti-oxidant facial oil and serums. They formulate their products with two things in mind – safety and efficacy. And you’ll love the fun, hippie-like packaging! www.madhippie.com
Take a Lolë I Glow Travel Yoga Mat on the go. It’s a colorful travel-sized yoga mat. The eco-friendly adhesive surface grips the floor so you can get grounded in your poses wherever you travel on the road of life. Various colors are available. (Sunset, Violet and Lolë ). www.lolewomen.com
Jack Rogers carries College color sandals in team colors like purple and yellow, gold and black, red and gold, and the colors of the South Carolina Gamecocks in garnet and black and many, many more! www.jackrogersusa.com
Lindy Bop vintage inspired dresses are flying off racks here in the US. Recently introduced here from the UK, you’ll love designs that are fun and cute, delightfully charming, sophisticated, sexy and party perfect. Shop one in green for St. Patrick’s Day or a pretty spring floral. You’ll find so many designs for your fit and mood at www.lindybop.co.uk
…And, as a bonus, I got to meet Superman! This job comes with its perks:)
March 11, 2015
February beauty box winner is…
Our “It’s a Glam Thing” Beauty Box winner for the month of February has been chosen. Cody S. from Johns Island, SC is our winner!
February Giveaway
Featuring products from:
Miyubeauty.com
Vetereskincare.com
biore.com
Art & Sole www.StuartWeitzman.com
frownies.com
7minutelift.com
hotdesigns.com
http://www.bittersweet.is/
gerardcosmetics.com
tatjacket.com
March 11, 2015
Treat your skin like Gold, with Gold
Florida sunshine is coming back, and having experienced my first sunburn in nearly 10 years, I think it is hotter than ever. That would have been a great day to have my Australian Gold Spray Gel Sunscreen w/ Instant Bronzer. Of course I forgot all about it but now carry it in my purse, and beach bag no matter what, even just to sit in my car. With the sun being a whopping 10,000 degrees we all need to protect our skin, but not just in Florida.
Australian Gold
Since 1985, Australian Gold has been protecting skin so we can have some fun in the sun . With my skin being extremely sensitive towards getting burnt I don’t tend to tan very well. I love the look of tans so this instant bronzer added to the sunscreen gives the sun kissed glow we all love. It is water resistant for up to 80 minutes and comes in SPF’s starting at 4. I first used my Australian Gold on our first real sunny, warm day sitting outside on my lanai. No worries about the sun, smelled great, easy to apply and thanks to the instant bronzer I was able to still get some great color. I spent a day at the beach a couple weeks ago and had no sunburn when I got home. I am the kind who will apply sunscreen nearly every half hour, but with Australian Gold I didn’t have to (company recommends applying every 2 hours) Not only that but I was able to apply more when needed without rubbing sand into my skin. I don’t think that is the greatest feeling in the world lol.
With other products to choose from, Australian Gold has something for all your sun & sunless needs. Even for that unfortunate burn, Australian Gold has your back because skin cancer is no joke. For more info on their products visit www.australiangold.com and see if they are going to be in your city next!
March 11, 2015
Burt’s Bees Lip Balm is now “Squeezable”
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, I have Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm on me at all times. I love everything about Burt’s Bees and now it got even better. Burt’s Bees has a new Lip Balm. It’s amazing, tasty, magical and squeezable. It’s Burt’s Bees Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm. What I like most about it is that it’s not greasy and makes my lips very soft, it’s the perfect lip balm. It works so well that I don’t have to apply it as often as other lip balms, it really stays on my lips quite a long time.
Burt’s Bees Squeezable Beeswax Lip Balm is the same formula as the original Beeswax lip balm so you won’t be disappointed. It contains moisturizing Beeswax, Vitamin E and peppermint Oil to keep lips soft and replenished. The hint of peppermint is very pleasant. I found my Burt’s Bees at a local retail store. Visit Burt’s Bees today and check out their amazing line of skin care. burtsbees.com
Guest post by Jenna Raheb
March 10, 2015
It’s time to bump up the moisturizer with “Made from Earth” Creme Therapy
“Made From Earth Aloe & Jojoba Creme Therapy” is a great treatment for healing a dry face or common skin problems. When the weather gets colder, it is time to bump up the moisturizer. When I do, I have to be very careful what products I use on my face and my body so they don’t irritate my skin and break out. “Made from Earth” is a New York company that specializes in only the highest quality of certified organic ingredients and fruits. The product formulators were looking for solutions to skin problems that were treated with ingredients made from the earth. “Made From Earth” products are organic, natural, vegan, and cruelty-free. There are ingredients in nature that can be used to heal common skin conditions. So stop applying chemicals to your skin, when the earth provides us with so many natural alternatives and “Made From Earth” products bottled them up just for you! The top three common skin care concerns which “Made from Earth Aloe & Jojoba Creme therapy” are best to relieve:
Eczema…… you cannot use just any moisturizer on eczema. Eczema causes excessively dry skin, due to the body’s inability to maintain moisture. Aloe Vera is a moisturizer that does not clog pores.
Rosacea….. is a fairly common condition. The redness on the skin is due to an inflammation or irritation of the skin. Jojoba Oil is a great option for winter rosacea sufferers, due to its emollient properties keeping the skin moist, and preventing redness from windburn or frost.
Combination Skin…… some areas of their face are oily while others areas are dry. This makes it a nightmare to find a skin care product that works best for the entire face. Some cleansers may be too drying while some moisturizers may be too moisturizing. Aloe Vera is an excellent moisturizer allowing the skin to retain the moisture, while ensuring it is not oily. Jojoba oil is also a non-greasy, fast absorbing ingredient option for moisturizing combination skin.
I applied “Made From Earth Aloe & Jojoba Creme Therapy” to my face, I was amazed! Spending a lot of time in the cold snow shoeing, I needed a rich, natural moisturizer. It contains highly concentrated amounts of Aloe Vera and Rooibos Tea Leaves. Rooibos is a powerful antioxidant while the Jojoba nut provides anti-bacteria and preservative properties. The custom formula of Aloe juice and Jojoba Nut oil create a powerful creme that attacks free radicals and limits their damaging effect on your skin. It has a light texture that quickly absorbed into the skin, leaving a gentle, natural, smell behind. No strong perfume smell which I hate! I have noticed a significantly change in the texture of my skin since I have been applying the moisturizer. It replenishes without leaving any residue! “Made From Earth” uses no synthetic coloring agents, fragrances, paraffin, any petroleum products or synthetic preservatives. Also “Made From Earth” recommends keeping the aloe products in the refrigerator for a cooling effect on the skin, as well as increasing the shelf life of the product. After spending the entire day in the sun at the beach, I felt my skin was somewhat burned. After showering, I used “Made From Earth Aloe & Jojoba Creme Therapy” and it had an instant cooling effect on my skin. It added the needed moisture to my skin that just made it feel really healthy, recharged and fresh! You can rest easy knowing you are getting the purest, safest ingredients in your skin cream! I was impressed with “Made From Earth Aloe & Jojoba Creme Therapy….. no breakouts, wrinkles lessened, softer skin and replenished moisture and HIGHEST QUALITY OF CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS!! madefromearth.com Cost: $24.99 8oz. bottle
March 10, 2015
Auric Blends Himalayan Musk smells better than I ever Imagined
My mom has been telling me about a solid perfume she wanted me to try. It’s called Himalayan Musk from Auric Blends (auricblends). I love all kinds of perfumes but never had a musk scent. When I think of musk oils and musk scents, I think of perfumes from my mother’s generation, somewhat of an older person’s scent. Was I wrong about that thought. When I came home from college on Spring break, I found on my bureau, (what I thought was) a beautifully detailed knick knack. What it really was, was a beautifully hand crafted soap stone container and when I lifted the lid, it contained the solid perfume my mom has been telling me about..
The fragrance was so much nicer than I thought it it would be. Auric Blend’s solid perfumes are made with beeswax and coconut oil along with a combination of many different fragrances. Himalayan Musk itself, has a gentle floral aroma, which I love, along with hints of white sandalwood and pale amber. I really do find this fragrance delightful. Another highlight of this fragrance I must note is that after applying some to my wrists and neck, at the end of the day I can still smell the delicate fragrance. Its staying power is incredible. I can’t wait to try other musk scents from Auric Blends. You will find musk oils, perfume oils and innsence at auricblends.com
Guest post by Adrienne Raheb