December 18, 2013

NAHA 2014 Entries Now Accepted

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Show Off Your Skill!
Compete with the industry’s finest in the most prestigious photographic hair and makeup competition in North America. Entering NAHA not only highlights your skills and adds prestige to your portfolio, but also allows you to join the ranks of the industry’s most talented artists.
ENTER NOW!
Visit probeauty.org/naha for details. Entries are due February 5, 2014. PBA members receive discounts on entry fees.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Beauty

NAHA is proud to celebrate 25 years of recognizing the beauty industry’s most talented artists. Since its humble beginnings in 1989, NAHA finalists and industry elite have brought this iconic photographic beauty competition to new heights year after year. Thank you for celebrating 25 incredible years of talent with us as we look forward to many more amazing years to come!

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December 18, 2013

The Lavender Experience With L’Occitane Eau De Cologne

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I had never found a fragrance that was so inviting and comfortable until I tried L’Occitane en Provence’s Lavande de Haute-Provence Eaude Cologne. It captures an appealing freshness of aroma, the combination of ripe fruits, floral, and woody musk notes which play together!  L’Occitane en Provence Lavande de Haute-Provence Eau de Cologne is an unsex scent which is so surprisingly sophisticated with the light, breezy scent of lavender. The scent of lavender is known to relieve stress, uplift your mood and calm your senses.  Although it is known for being relaxing, it also has something rejuvenating about it.  It is different from the original lavender perfume, but every bit as lovely.  There is no obvious essential oil smell with this perfume, only the soothing, rich lavender scent.  This radiant, longevity scent makes it so easy to wear, lifting up your spirits with confidence and happy expectations.  It is an escape to a dreamy, perfect, blissful day.
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I love the fact that it comes in huge bottle which is an invitation to splash it generously all over my body!  I enjoy spritzing it on my bed sheets, pillows, bath towels, and my closet full of clothes. I also, add a few drops to my bath water for a soothingly Zen and Provencal atmosphere. The aroma of L’Occitane en Provence Lavande de Haute-Provence Eaude Cologne makes my thoughts wander of fields and fields of amazing, gorgeous, wild purple lavender stalks swaying in the winds of South France, smelling herbal but slightly flowery at the same time. You will love and enjoy this fragrance when you want to wear something simple, fresh, and timeless!  L’Occitane en Provence Lavande de Haute-Provence Eaude Cologne is available at L’Occitane boutiques, online stores, and www.loccitane.com.  It retails for $52.00 for 10.1 fl.oz.
 
Laurie Carcieri
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December 18, 2013

Baking with Beauty on Studio 10 Wed.

We all love to try the next best beauty product, but what exactly is in those products? Let’s have a “Holiday Beauty Bake” with an assortment of baking ingredients and beauty products that utilize those ingredients in their formulations.

I’ll explain why these ingredients that line the grocery stores baking aisles work well in our skin care products. I will present this segment tomorrow on Studio 10 Tampa/St. Pete!

Video will post soon:

Nutmeg- can help you achieve smoother and healthier skin by helping you treat several skin problems. It can help eliminate blackheads and unclog pores.

Lemon- Lemon juice can help diminish the appearance of scars and age spots. Is also a great natural treatment for acne and the removal of blackheads. Lemon juice is also a great exfoliator if you have oily skin.

Peppermint- Menthol in peppermint oil cools tired skin, brightens dull skin and helps to control excess oil production. By controlling and eliminating excess oil on the skin, peppermint oil can help prevent acne and clogged pores.

Chocolate- Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help smooth out wrinkles and soften the skin. It makes a great exfoliator that will help remove dead skin cells. Chocolate is also a great moisturizer and can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Vanilla- Vanilla has natural anti-aging qualities. It also makes for a great moisturizer that will help rejuvenate the skin and making it feel soft.

Sugar- It is a safe and natural exfoliator that will help remove dead skin cells. Will not clog your pores. Will help eliminate blemishes and will help balance skin’s natural oils.

Some of the beauty products that include these popular Baking ingredients are:

www.jessicacosmetics.com
www.pranaspaceuticals.com
http://us.karinherzog.com/
http://www.evanhealy.com/
http://www.lavanila.com/
www.bathandbodyworks.com

We all love to try the next best beauty product, but what exactly is in those products? Let’s have a “Holiday Beauty Bake” with an assortment of baking ingredients and beauty products that utilize those ingredients in their formulations.

It’s a Glam Thing’s Annie Hatcher explains why these ingredients that line the grocery stores baking aisles work well in our skin care products. She will present this segment tomorrow on Studio 10 Tampa/St. Pete!

Video will post soon:

Nutmeg- can help you achieve smoother and healthier skin by helping you treat several skin problems. It can help eliminate blackheads and unclog pores.

Lemon- Lemon juice can help diminish the appearance of scars and age spots. Is also a great natural treatment for acne and the removal of blackheads. Lemon juice is also a great exfoliator if you have oily skin.

Peppermint- Menthol in peppermint oil cools tired skin, brightens dull skin and helps to control excess oil production. By controlling and eliminating excess oil on the skin, peppermint oil can help prevent acne and clogged pores.

Chocolate- Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help smooth out wrinkles and soften the skin. It makes a great exfoliator that will help remove dead skin cells. Chocolate is also a great moisturizer and can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Vanilla- Vanilla has natural anti-aging qualities. It also makes for a great moisturizer that will help rejuvenate the skin and making it feel soft.

Sugar- It is a safe and natural exfoliator that will help remove dead skin cells. Will not clog your pores. Will help eliminate blemishes and will help balance skin’s natural oils.

Some of the beauty products that include these popular Baking ingredients include:

www.jessicacosmetics.com
www.pranaspaceuticals.com
http://us.karinherzog.com/
http://www.evanhealy.com/
http://www.lavanila.com/
www.bathandbodyworks.com

– See more at: http://lisacocuzza.itsaglamthing.com/#sthash.88QXoyf1.dpuf

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December 17, 2013

The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook by Tina Ruggiero is a must read !

Registered Dietician, Tina Ruggiero, M.S., R.D. has recently released her latest book titled The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook!

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Tina Ruggiero, M.S., R.D.

Tina has now written two “highly-acclaimed” cookbooks. Her first, The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet, blazed a trail for this “best selling” author who besides being an “award winning expert in nutrition”, is also a recognized television personality, and media spokesperson.

Read more about Tina and get to know this extremely talented woman who creates delicious recipes and teaches you a whole new attitude about food and health. Tina’s website is a terrific presentation of her expertise including recipes, how-to videos, a trailer about her new book, The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook…along with so much more!
Visit: http://www.tinaruggiero.com

I’m so happy to “pass along” an “exclusive” recipe from Tina that will be absolutely wonderful for upcoming holiday events, and get togethers. Furthermore, you can enjoy sharing Tina’s Recipe with special friends and family members in keeping with a tradition that has been popular in many families throughout the years.

Tina says she believes in “bold taste and instant gratification – but with health, simplicity and enjoyment at the forefront of our minds.” This is a unique recipe. It contains tuna that Tina chose to use because “it’s a heart-healthy protein that is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and is easy to use.”
Best of all, the recipe is easy to make and amazingly tasty!

Make Merry , Celebrate, and Savor Tina’s Exclusive Recipe:
Smokey Mediterranean Tuna Dip ~ Created by Tina Ruggiero, M.S., R.D.

Yield: 1 ½ cups
Time: 15 minutes

4 oz. low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
2 oz. reduced fat sour cream
1 (5 oz.) can tuna packed in olive oil, drained
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
1/3 cup/2 oz. finely chopped cucumber
2 Tbsp. finely chopped dill
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. smoked paprika
½ tsp. sriracha sauce or other hot sauce, or more to taste
¾ cup/3 oz. chopped tomatoes
2 Tbsp. capers
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Toasted bread and crudité to serve

Place the cream cheese, sour cream, tuna, onion, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, smoked paprika and sriracha sauce. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a serving bowl. Toss together the tomatoes and capers. Sprinkle over the tuna tip. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with toasted bread and crudité.

This is a great dish that will bring in lots of compliments, and give you the pleasure of knowing that it’s healthy too!

Are you aware that “The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that everyone, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, increase the amount of seafood they eat to 2 to 3 servings each week for heart and brain benefits. At a time when people are told to limit many foods, seafood is among the handful of “winning” foods Americans are encouraged to eat more of for their health?”

Take a moment to view this video. It will enlighten you with some additional information about seafood and it’s benefits.

I was curious about one more issue that I think we all have experienced at one time or another, and that is dealing with a “fussy eater“. During the holiday season or anytime, it’s always good to get some help in this area!! Tina came to the rescue. She shared the following advice and favorite kid-friendly recipe ingredients to help kids eat tastier and healthier meals.

Quoted from a recent interview Tina had with Baby Zone:
▪“Eggs are an ideal vehicle for creative dishes since they’re virtually the perfect accompaniment to other ingredients-sweet or savory. They are a nutrient-rich food as well providing essential vitamins, minerals and protein. Fish is my other favorite ingredient. Options are endless as are the nutrient benefits of fish.”
To get kids to eat veggies
, such as zucchini, Tina adds them to a Curried Veggie Pancake recipe. She says, “Now the kids ask for this recipe. They like the dollar-sized pancakes for a snack which is just fine with me.”
Her favorite go-to meal for kids? Black bean burgers, that includes brown lentils hidden in the mix. She suggests serving them with slices of avocado and low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt!
For the holidays,
she says she likes the idea of keeping things exciting by serving a new entrée or side dish, in addition to the traditional dishes!”

With all of this information from Nutrition Expert-Tina Ruggiero, we can educate ourselves, and with a few easy adjustments in our food choices consume delicious food that is healthy for us…and…even deal with a “fussy eater”, when necessary!

What a positive way to start the new year!

The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook by Tina Ruggiero, M.S,R.D.
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(Quoted and paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet, and www.tinaruggiero.com. Sincere thanks to Tina Ruggiero for providing the wonderful recipe for this article.)

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December 17, 2013

It’s Not just any “Bum”: It’s Sun Bum

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Be a “Sun Bum” even in the dead of winter with Sun Bum Flavored Lip Balm. This time of year, with the cooler air and snow, your lips, as well as your skin, tend to dry out and can become painfully chapped. The Sun Bum Flavored Lip Balm is rich in Aloe and Vitamin E so you can moisturize your lips as well as protect them from the harmful UV rays.

Sun Bum comes in 6 flavors: Key Lime, Coconut, Pink Guava, Mango, Pomegranate and Banana. These flavors will even make Santa feel like he is right on the beach.  Sun Bum is not tested on animals and is Petrochemical and PABA free. So if you need a last minute holiday stocking stuffer visit www.trustthebum.com. Maybe you can even sneak one in for yourself *wink*

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

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December 16, 2013

Melissa Joan Hart Loves Athena 7 Minute Lift

Did you know? Melissa Joan Hart is a fan of Athena 7 Minute Lift!

www.7minutelift.com

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December 16, 2013

Awaken Your Face with Immortal 3-in-1 Facial Glaze

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Immortal 3-in-1 Facial Glaze

Make-up is a powerful tool for women to express themselves, enhance their natural beauty and/or boost self-confidence. Having the time to apply make-up is always a concern, never mind the talent because no one wants to look like a circus clown. As for me, I don’t have the time, the patience or the skill to apply. I never had a good relationship with make-up so I just gave up. Exploiting the naked face for a run, a hike, or at the gym is fine. Being dressed in the white collar environment, communicating with the public, I feel you need to look polished and finished. Without make-up, your outfit, shoes, pocketbook, and hair style seems undone. I was searching for a convenient, practical compact make-up that could add a pretty lip color, a sweep tint to my cheeks and a shadow in the socket above my eye, all in one, for a fresh glow that is pleasing, cheerful and sexy! Glen Badessa, president and creator of Immortal Cosmetics, carefully researched women that were juggling a career, a family and a household who want to have a polished face without the fuss of multiple cosmetics, brushes or applicators. Yes, we want it all and we want to look good trying! The 3-in-1 Facial Glaze by Immortal Cosmetics is an easy, quick, effective way to transform a tired face to a refreshed look in minutes! When I first applied the 3-in-1, I was impressed at how it glided on my skin and was comfortable to wear. I always frowned on make-up that was cakey or powdery which made it challenging for me to apply it well. I hate the heavy feeling of many brands of make-up on my face. We will not even discuss how the powder make-up settles into the fine lines and wrinkles which makes you look older and aggregates around dry skin for a not so pretty outcome.

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The 3-in-1 Facial Glaze made my face feel silky, luxurious, and smooth adding a radiant glow evenly. It comes in three gorgeous shades: Golden Pink – a fresh, bright sheer color with gold undertones. Great for light skin and blondes. Mauve – a deeper sheer pink tone for medium to dark complexions. And my favorite Nu-Bronze – a shimmery sheer warm bronze tone for olive and dark complexions which is like capturing the radiant glow of the sun without ever catching a ray! The 3 glaze colors can be worn separately or together wearing the bronze on the eyes, mauve on your cheeks and the golden pink on your lips! The 3-in-1 Facial Glaze lets me enjoy my time without feeling the need to babysit my face with constant touch-ups! A make- up that lasts all day or night without fading, melting, or setting into fine lines is a keeper! An eye shadow, lip color, and blush all in one product has become essential for every on the go woman revealing a mood or an interior life! The functional, practical compact size is built to go places – no one wants to lug around their entire make-up case. The 3-in-1 Facial Glaze by Immortal Cosmetics is travel-friendly for a pocket, purse, desk drawer, or car compartment. Everyone can wear the 3-in-1 Facial Glaze because the sheerness of the product works with your own skin tone to customize your own individual look. A perfect holiday gift for all your friends and family! I cannot live without the 3-in-1 Facial Glaze, it made my life easier and prettier! Immortal 3-in-1 Facial Glazes are available online at immortalcosmetics.com/facial-glaze

Glen Bedessa, president and creator of Immortal Cosmetics (shown above), applies 3-in-1 Facial Glaze to Laurie Carcieri

Guest Blogger, Laurie Carcieri

 

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December 15, 2013

Join me for a Beauty Bake on Your Carolina TV

We all love to try the next best beauty product, but what exactly is in those products? I’ll discuss a “Holiday Beauty Bake” with an assortment of baking ingredients and beauty products that utilize those ingredients in their formulations in a segment on Your Carolina on Monday Dec. 16.

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Video is HERE: www.wspa.com/story/24229719/its-a-glam-thing

Nutmeg! Jessica Cosmetics Body Treats Lotion is formulated with Nutmeg and Black Cherry, which is also another popular baking ingredient. Jessica Vartoughian, the founder of Jessica Cosmetics was recently awarded Glamour Mexico magazines “Glam” award!

Prana SpaCeuticals Shikoma Sugar Dust Exfoliating Scrub – First you’ll want to smell it, amazing! It is formulated with turbinado sugar to exfoliate the driest skin. About Turbino sugar: It is sugar in the raw for pure cane sugar extract.

You can satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with Choco2 from luxury Swiss skincare brand, Karin Herzog. This product deep cleans, detoxifies and hydrates using only the finest ingredients – including real Swiss chocolate, Karin Herzog’s patented oxygen formula and potent vitamins and minerals. Active oxygen boosts the skin’s ability to hydrate and nourish, accelerate cell regeneration and restore optimal skin function. You’ll want to try the other chocolate products in the line.

Evanhealy Lemon Thyme Facial Tonic is formulated with a thyme cultivar (Plant) with sweet and refreshing notes of lemon. It’s an important part of a holistic protocol for blemished, teen and impure skin. It minimizes appearance of pores, absorbs excess oil, hydrates, tones and enlivens all skin conditions.

LaVanila is a healthy deodorant comes in Pure Vanilla (which is being featured) , Vanilla coconut (another popular cooking ingredient), Vanilla grapefruit and more. This is an all-natural, freshly scented deodorant. Soothing essential oils like Vanilla blend with for daily defense and nourishment. Clinically Tested. Dermatologist Recommended. No Harsh Chemicals.

Bath and Body Works Twisted Peppermint Body is a blissful blend of refreshing peppermint, sugared snow and vanilla buttercream, frosted with fresh balsam and a hint of musk. It is fortified with nutrient-rich ingredients like protective Vitamin E and fast absorbing Jojoba Oil, the ultra-nourishing formula delivers 16 hours of continuous moisture.

About these ingredients:

Sugar- Safe and natural exfoliator that will help remove dead skin cells. Will not clog your pores. Will help eliminate blemishes and will help balance skin’s natural oils.

Peppermint- Menthol in peppermint oil cools tired skin, brightens dull skin and helps to control excess oil production. By controlling and eliminating excess oil on the skin, peppermint oil can help prevent acne and clogged pores.

Chocolate- Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help smooth out wrinkles and soften the skin. Makes a great exfoliator that will help remove dead skin cells. Chocolate is also a great moisturizer and can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Nutmeg- achieve smoother and healthier skin by helping you treat several skin problems. Can help eliminate blackheads and unclog pores.

Lemon- Lemon juice can help diminish the appearance of scars and age spots. Is also a great natural treatment for acne and the removal of blackheads. Lemon juice is also a great exfoliator if you have oily skin.

Black Cherry- Black cherry juice protects your skin from being damaged by harmful ultraviolet rays. Has great anti-aging benefits.

Vanilla- Vanilla has natural anti-aging qualities. It also makes for a great moisturizer that will help rejuvenate the skin and making it feel soft.

www.jessicacosmetics.com
www.pranaspaceuticals.com
http://us.karinherzog.com/
http://www.evanhealy.com/
http://www.lavanila.com/
www.bathandbodyworks.com

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December 15, 2013

A Red Carpet Manicure with “A Touch of Bling”

 

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I might not be walking the red carpet but my nails are certainly ready for it. With the Red Carpet Manicure Pro Kit, I was actually able to give myself a gel manicure and when I was finished, my nails actually looked like they were done at a salon. Seriously, I am quite impressed with the results. I have a nervous habit of picking at my nails and after one week, my nails still look fantastic. The gel polish is hard as a rock and there isn’t a chip in sight.
The Red Carpet Manicure Pro Kit is a fantastic system and the manicure process only takes 1/4 of the time a salon would take with the same results, BEAUTIFUL NAILS. Red Carpet Manicure Pro Kit contains everything you see displayed above: a 6 watt professional LED LightPrep Max Adhesion Sanitizer, Structure Base Coat Gel, Led Gel Polish, Brilliance Seal and Shine Top Coat, Purify Pre & Post Application Cleanser, Erase Gel Nail Polish Remover, Revitalize Nourishing Cuticle Oil and an easy to follow instruction booklet.

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As you can see from the photos, you can give yourself a beautiful gel manicure in your own home, without expensive nail salon visits.  I love how my nails  looked  in an amazing brilliant color called “Red Carpet Ready” and they are definitely Red Carpet Ready, just in time for Christmas.

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Put your creativity to the test with Red Carpet Manicure’s Limited Edition color duet Gel polishes, A Touch of Bling . Each Kit contains 2 LED Nail Gel Polishes and the colors are AMAZING!  A Touch of Bling color duets are formulated to be used with the LED light. You can even use the polished on your toes! Each color duet includes one base coat and a high glitter shade. I already picked out my next manicure with A Touch of Bling color duet “Looking Like a Million” (green) and dripping in Luxury (silver). I am even considering purchasing some of Red Carpets Manicure’s nail art tools and really show my creativity for New Year’s Eve.

As an added bonus, on the packaging  of each color duet is a QR code in which you can scan and find a holiday nail art tutorial using the two colors or visit The ideas for dazzling nails are endless.

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Red Carpet Manicure also makes the perfect gift for any nail art enthusiast. Visit http://www.redcarpetmanicure.com and view their amazing color selection. You can also purchase your Red Carpet Manicure Pro Kit and A Touch of Bling color duets from http://www.ulta.com

Guest Post by Jenna Raheb

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December 15, 2013

Tune in to Joey Healy on Bethenny!

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Watch JOEY HEALY raise eyebrows next week! Be there as he shares his top beauty secrets, rehabs a mega Fan’s eyebrows and reveals a major surprise to her studio audience!

WHO: JOEY HEALY  BETHENNY

WHERE: BETHENNY

WHAT: CHANNEL 5 FOX

WHEN: DECEMBER 16, 2013 11am

For air times in your area please visit: http://www.bethenny.com/page/2013/03/13/when-its-on/?adid=nav_widget_tiny-thumbs

 

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