Gabrielle Union shared a photo on Instagram wearing Alias Mae. The actress showed off a colorful Spring look accessorized with Alias Mae’s Nakita Flats in Black Box ($199.95, www.aliasmae.com).
Photos courtesy of Instagram
May 2, 2018
Under $100: Bella Hadid Really Loves Miranda Frye!
Bella Hadid was photographed wearing Miranda Frye multiple times while on vacation in Miami. The supermodel accessorized her cool model off duty and yacht looks with Miranda Frye’s Freda Hoops($88; www.mirandafrye.com).
May 2, 2018
Denim Designer sts blue’s Cropped Skinny Styles, New Summer Fashion Staples
Ellie High Rise Step Hem Skinny (Floresta Wash)
Denim designer sts blue has debuted this season’s cropped skinny editions of fan-favorite styles in various washes.
sts blue offers couture-inspired denim without the high price tag. You can satisfy your obsession with bold new pieces, like the ultra-mod mid-rise “Emma” in a dark deconstructed wash and the high-rise exposed button or “Ellie” in an understated medium wash. Pair those with a flirty floral blouse or a delicate pastel cami, appropriate for the occasion.
Style your favorite logo tee with a crop skinny jean for a fun look. Wear with an oversized sweatshirt and sneakers, or with a cropped tank and wedge heels. Available at Nordstrom, or online at stsblue.com, where you’ll find free shipping and returns. Join the sts blue rewards program to earn points toward all of your purchases, and follow the fashion trends on Instagram @sts_blue .
About sts blue:
The sts blue muse is trendy, sexy and fun. She looks to celeb street style for her fashion influence. She considers her social life when selecting what jeans to wear, whether it’s brunch with friends or date night, denim is always where her outfit begins. She chooses styles that are anything but basic, rather she convets the latest “it” jean, jean short, or denim jacket. Not afraid to rock denim on denim but she wants value, a perfect fit, and a jean that will make heads turn. Find sts blue denim at Nordstrom, Macy’s, Dillard’s, and Von Maur, or online at stsblue.com, all with a wallet-friendly price tag. Follow the latest trends and our #DenimDolls on Instagram @sts_blue.
May 2, 2018
Check out May’s Giveaway at Freebeautyevents.com
Check out freebeautyevents.com for free makeovers, free samples and a chance to win beauty products in their monthly contest.
Details on their MAY Beauty Basket Giveaway:
This month’s basket includes products from Lumene, Eva NYC, Simple, Scunci, L’Oreal, Degree and more! The Contest runs from now through 5/31/18, winners will be chosen on 6/10/2018 and notified by 6/15/2018. Please to go to their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Free
You can also enter on the website website at http://www.freebeautyevents
April 30, 2018
Brilliant Bedding Ideas to Decorate Your Bed
Your bedroom needs special attention while doing up the home because your bedroom’s bedding décor and design would set your mood. Your choice of bedding and fabrics would be determining the level of comfort and coziness in your bedroom. Here are some effective bedroom décor tips for a stunning bedroom décor.
Classic & Simple
You simply can never go wrong with a simple and nice dazzling white comforter and complementary shams. Irrespective of the bedroom’s color scheme, a nice white comforter could be regarded as the perfect complement. You must stick to soothing bedding designs and fabrics. You must opt for a crisp cotton duvet or no-frills milky white linen. You could be slightly more adventurous and choose a nice and texture option such as a jacquard coverlet or quilt. Match the footer throw to complement the season. If your bed has white linen as a base it would be making your bedding design really versatile.
Beautiful Bedding Patterns
Make your bedding décor more dynamic by choosing a specific pattern or design as the focal point. There could be numerous possibilities. A nice honeycomb medallion motif would look fabulous in a somewhat bright color. For gray and earthly brown hues mixed with yellows or oranges, you may choose soft cotton textiles. You could consider using impressionist patterns in vibrant hues togenerate aspirited ambiance. Duvets that have botanical silhouette prints actually look clean and fresh. You may consider blending the color schemes to create a welcoming ambiance.
Dress Up Your Bed in Layers
Implement a bedding design that uses different fabrics and layers. You may consider covering a stitched thin quilt and use a thicker duvet on top of it. Keep it folded back a bit for revealing the layers prominently. Then start layering pillows like a housekeeping expert to incorporate a complete, luxurious, and cozy look. This is certainly a wonderful way of interspersing busier patterns with each other and also with solid or one color textiles. Of course, you must also give importance to the base layer or the mattress. It is the foundation to all bedding ideas. Only a good mattress could promise every night to be the best night of your life. You must buy a nice ergonomically supported mattress for ultimate relaxation and comfort.
You would have access to genuine reviews of nice and cozy mattresses by browsing throughMemory Foam Talk reviews DreamCloud. You must invest in a good mattress as then you could enjoy relaxed and totally undisturbed sleep. Once you are all set with a nice mattress, you must start layering it up for creating a plush look.
Use Single Tone Bedding Design
Use just a single tone for your bedding design. You could keep things relaxing and minimal by using a deep and intense color for creating a more masculine appearance. You could alternatively, use a lighter hue for generating a more spacious and airier feel. Mix and match the pillow shams and the duvet with nice and complementary single-tone cotton sheet sets. You are free to swap out the colors as per the season. You may consider adding a few stunning and decorative throw pillows that would attract all the attention because they come in different striking colors. You must know how to mix different shapes and sizes. You need to be imaginative with all your color additions.
Conclusion
It is important to try coordinating your bedding with your bedroom furniture to create a seamless or a unified look. Bold and vibrantly colored patterns would be complementing furniture made from dark woods. Modern bedding designs would be including furniture made from lighter woods or metals. Remember solid single-toned colors and subtle designs on flatter textiles complement modern designs well. If you follow the above-discussed guidelines, your bedding design would surely be welcoming and noticeable.
Author bio Silvia Watson is a freelance content writer. She has written many good and informative articles on different categories such as technology, health, fashion, education, career, travel etc. She is a featured author at various authoritative blogs in the health and fitness industry and currently associated as a blogger https://www.memoryfoamtalk.com/
April 30, 2018
Brides, Get Tips From Jennifer Hutchens Of Barely Xtensions
Brides, of course, want to be beautiful on her wedding day. For many that incorporates a vision of long cascading hair. For others a dream updo with thick, lustrous curls and other adornments. Brides-to-be spend countless hours looking through social media sites and bridal magazines looking for inspiration. On average, they spend over $500 on hair and makeup for their wedding.
“Many brides might think that if they weren’t born with their ideal hair they are out of luck, but that’s not true,” says Jennifer Hutchens, Brand and Product Development Director with Barely Xtensions, “There are so many alternatives for women that want to add length, volume, and color to enhance their natural beauty whether it’s for daily use or a special occasion. We make hair extensions easy-to-use, affordable and fun.”
Here are some simple tips to say “I do” and stay within your beauty budget:
- DIY Hair. With DIY education at your fingertips on platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest it is easier than ever to avoid salon prices and achieve photo-worthy hair in the comfort of your own home. Clip-in hair extensions will instantly add the volume and length you need to achieve the perfect style. When selecting the right clip-in extensions it is key to find something that will be discrete and blend seamlessly with your natural hair. Barely Xtensions 18″ Ultra-Seamless Clip-in Hair Extensions feature a very thin ultra-seamless weft that is lightweight and lays flat to the head for a virtually undetectable blend that can be work again and again. It’s as easy as part, clip, and go!
- DIY Accessories. Create the perfect accessories to complement your wedding theme or dress; or even use as bridal party gifts. For instance, create the latest on trend, “hair jewelry” by attaching petite flowers, gems, and ribbons to hair pins with a glue gun from any local craft store. Little touches like this can will go a long way in personalizing your wedding, not to mention look fantastic in close ups and save hundreds of dollars.
- Make Your Eyes Pop. Stunning eyes can completely transform your “I do” look. Add drama and flair by experimenting with a natural smoky eye paired with glitter eyeliner and a pop of highlighter. Complete the look with false eyelashes for your big day to keep him gazing! An Ardell 5 Pack is less than $20 and is available in a variety of colors and styles.
- Go for the Glow. Buff and polish your skin to achieve the wedding glow of your dreams for a fraction of the cost at home with a microdermabrasion facial. The Dead Sea Salt Microdermabrasion Scrub available at Sally Beauty Supply will instantly improve the appearance of your skin leaving it soft, smooth, and younger-looking with an incredible glow.
By taking advantage of these budget friendly ideas, the savvy bride can walk down the aisle with a little less stress, more confidence and a few extra dollars for the honeymoon.
About Barely Xtensions:
Barely Xtensions offers the ultra-seamless difference in hair extensions featuring a revolutionary Micro-Thin Skin Weft technology providing the smoothest application on the market allowing the extensions to lay flat to the head for a virtually undetectable finish. Made of 100% premium quality Remy human hair Barely Xtensions is setting the standard of luxury hair extensions at an affordable price with the latest trend-setting colors and styles and are sold exclusively at Sally Beauty stores throughout the county.
For more information visit the website at www.barelyxtentsions.com .
April 29, 2018
Jessica Speckhard Artist and Remarkable Designer of secondDaughter Jewelry
Jessica Speckhard
Jessica Speckhard is the secondDaughter. An artist working and showing in New York and Washington D.C., she launched her jewelry company Second Daughter in 2014. Her designs have been featured in magazines all around the globe including Elle, Flare, Cole, Numero and many more.
Jessica is a stunning woman with extraordinary talent. The secondDaughter Jewelry catalog can be found HERE. I’ll take you on a journey of discovery of this fine work. These are some of my favorite pieces.
Margaret Hoop Earrings
For under $100, I love the Margaret Hoop Earrings. Classic Hoops are one piece of jewelry I think ever woman should have. This take on the classic hoop is a wearable design the Hoop lovers will find to be fun and fabulous.
Amazonite Debra Studs
Stud earrings are probably the most important piece in a woman’s jewelry armoire, and I love secondDaughter’s colorful Amazonite Debra Studs. ($68).
Thick Persh Cuff
Let’s travel over to the Cuffs. The Thick Persh Cuff is amazing! ($140). Again, amazing. Need I say more?
Katrina bracelet
secondDaughter bestselling Katrina bracelet ($90) is pretty and delicate and can be worn with anything. The delicate prong links are set with 6 stones in selections of Mother of Pearl, Carnelian, Rose Quartz, Jasper and Pearl.
Loli Choker
As for a necklace of the close fitting size, I love the Loli Choker ($150)! Wear it as a statement on its own, or , as I would, wear it layered with a longer necklace or necklaces.
April 26, 2018
Good Day at Good Day Charlotte This Past Tuesday
Nuest Cosmetics Jelly Highlighters
Good Day Charlotte is always a great show to do. Page Fehling is always a joy to work with. This past Tuesday we highlighted products from Diva by Cindy, Vera Moore Cosmetics, Luk Beautifood, BioSilk and Nuest Cosmetics. See you back at Good Day Charlotte Soon!
April 25, 2018
Jaguar, Gucci, Land Rover, Cartier And Prada Are Some of The Top Luxury Brands
Jaguar is Top Luxury Brand Followed by Land Rover and Rolex. The luxury industry ranked 13th out of the 15 studied in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2018 Report, which is the largest study of brands based on emotions. Jaguar again came in first in the industry followed by Land Rover and Rolex. The remaining brands in the Top 10 for the luxury industry were: Cartier, Hermès, Gucci, Tiffany & Company, Channel, Louis Vuitton and Prada.
Brand Intimacy is defined as a new paradigm that leverages and strengthens the emotional bonds between a person and a brand. For the third year, the study revealed that top intimate brands in the U.S. surpassed the top brands in the Fortune 500 and S&P indices in revenue and profit over the past 10 years.
“Luxury brands continue to struggle establishing strong emotional connections with consumers. This is a surprising result given how ionic and well known these brands are. We believe luxury brands fail to focus enough on building reciprocal relationships or leverage the power of emotion. We see this as an untapped opportunity,” stated Mario Natarelli, managing partner, MBLM.
Other significant luxury findings in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2018 Report include:
- The industry had an average Brand Intimacy Quotient of 11.9, well below the study average of 27.1
- Indulgence, which is associated with pampering and gratification, is the dominant archetype in the category
- Gucci ranked highest for indulgence in the industry
- Jaguar is the only brand in the category within the Top 100 intimate brands overall, ranking 91st
- Jaguar ranked #1 for men, women and millennials
- Land Rover ranked #1 for people between 55-64 years old
- Study participants with incomes higher than $100,000 ranked Rolex first
- Hermès declined in the study, while Rolex, Cartier and Gucci all improved their Brand Intimacy score
- The luxury industry performed better in Mexico, where it ranked 10th and in the UAE, where it ranked 7th
This year’s report contains the most comprehensive rankings of brands based on emotion, analyzing the responses of 6,000 consumers and 54,000 brand evaluations across 15 industries in the U.S., Mexico and UAE. MBLM’s reports and interactive Brand Ranking Tool showcase the performance of almost 400 brands, revealing the characteristics and intensity of the consumer bonds.
Methodology – During 2017, MBLM with Praxis Research Partners conducted an online quantitative survey among 6,000 consumers in the United States (3,000), Mexico (2,000), and the United Arab Emirates (1,000). Participants were respondents who were screened for age (i.e. 18 to 64 years of age) and annual household income ($35,000 or more) in the U.S. and socioeconomic levels in Mexico and the UAE (A, B, and C socioeconomic levels). Quotas were established to ensure that the sample mirrored census data for age, gender, income/socioeconomic level, and region. The survey was designed primarily to understand the extent to which consumers have relationships with brands and the strength of those relationships, from fairly detached to highly intimate. It is important to note that this study provides more than a mere ranking of brand performance and was specifically designed to provide prescriptive guidance to marketers. We modeled data from a total of 54,000 brand evaluations to quantify the mechanisms that drive intimacy. Through factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and other sophisticated analytic techniques, the research allows marketers to better understand which levers need to be pulled to build intimacy between brands and consumers.
April 22, 2018
Today is Earth Day, Celebrate the Day with Nubian Heritage
Indian Hemp & Haitian Vetiver Body Wash
Today is Earth Day. I wanted to be sure that I checked back with Part 2 of Friday’s post. Please refer HERE for Part 1 . As I mentioned, I celebrated Earth Day by finding a new beauty brand or a “new to me” brand that meets the Earth Day initiatives every day. I discarded a brand that I currently use which is not as ethical.
Nubian Heritage is the New brand that I really do enjoy. I am back to tell you about their fabulous and my favorite products from the brand. I do hope you were able to check out their website.
From the Raw Shea Butter Collection, my favorite is product is the Age Defying & Protecting Body Wash. I had to try really hard not to indulge myself use too much during one shower. I it smells so great and gives me the feel of an in shower body lotion too. The wash is made with Soy Milk, Frankincense and Myrrh.
You’ll find Avocado Oil in the The Ultra Moisturizing and Long Lasting Body Lotion from the Olive and Green Tea Collection. Of course it is formulated with Green Tea and lots of other earthly ingredients. “Green Tea is revered by naturalists for it’s powerful antioxidant properties.
The Abyssinian & Chia Seed Collection features 16th Century Superfood and Ancient Ethiopian ingredients. The hand cream is heavenly, especially for me, after a harsh winter and spring planting. My hands were at their worst so this product tops the list right now, with Amarnath Extract & Ginseng.
The products from the Nubian Heritage Indian Hemp & Haitian Vetiver Collection are very softening and moisturizing. The 100% Infused She Butter is rich with Hemp seed and Neem Oil. This is so great for my hands right now but my body loves it too.
I could go on and on as right now I am almost entirely consumed by these products but again, check out the Nubian Heritage website HERE.
Special note: This year’s Earth Day 2018 is dedicated to providing the information and inspiration needed to fundamentally change human attitude and behavior about plastics. Nubian Heritage packaging contains a minimum of 25% consumer resin.
Additional note to Part 1: I am vegan so I love that the body wash is made with Soy Milk. Of course, I stay away from anything that is not vegan. They do offer Goat Milk and Honey products on the website.