October 6, 2013

Rive Supports “Be Bright Pink”

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings women from all over the world together in support of a good cause. Glass water bottle company Rivé, has joined the fight by creating these one-of-a-kind water bottles wrapped in the iconic breast cancer pink ribbon with 10% of proceeds going to Be Bright Pink.  Bright Pink is the only national non-profit organization focusing on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women, while providing support for high-risk individuals. “With over 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer estimated in 2013 alone, I felt it important to leverage the physique of the Rivé water bottles to benefit a charitable cause. Breast cancer not only affects so many women but also their friends, families and loved ones. I wanted the Rivé brand to be impactful and what better way than donating Bright Pink,” says Rivé Founder, Jillian Craig.  Good for you. Good for your loved ones. Good for the environment. And a good way to consume water in a stylish way while giving back to a good cause.

About Rivé: Rivé is an innovator in water bottle engineering and design. Through sleek shapes, bold colors, and fashion-inspired artwork, Rivé water bottles transform a colorless, odorless, tasteless substance into an experience that excites the senses. Composed of glass – the only packaging considered safe by the FDA – they’re also safe, sustainable and affordable ranging from $15-$20. Sold at www.riveusa.com and at national Target stores.

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October 6, 2013

Breast Cancer Awareness Denim!

Support the cause while looking chic in Denim of Virtue’s Breast Cancer Awareness Belle jeans. This super cute dark was denim has 4 way stretch technology to help you look slim and smooth. Best of all, 20% of all proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen Los Angeles.
 

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October 5, 2013

Get relief from seasonal allergies with daily disposable ACUVUE® TruEye® contact lenses!

It’s that time of year, and those annoying fall allergies can be quite bothersome! Are you aware that wearing ACUVUE® TruEye® daily disposable contact lenses can be a real help with allergy irritated and itching eyes?

ACUVUE® TruEye® Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

ACUVUE® TruEye®
Daily Disposable
Contact Lenses

It just makes sense! With daily disposable contact lenses like ACUVUE® TruEye®, you are putting clean brand new contact lenses on your eyes every day! That means there is no cleaning or buildup of “irritants or allergens” that can occur from wearing the same lenses day-to-day. That was always the problem I experienced when I wore contact lenses years ago.

Take a moment to get the full story about ACUVUE® TruEye® contacts
regarding allergies by listening to a very informative Allergy Podcast on Blog Talk Radio with Dr.Val Jones at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healthyvision/2012/04/26/new-healthy-vision-with-dr-val-jones-eye-allergies

ACUVUE® TruEye® contact lenses have so many advanced attributes including “the third generation of HYDRACLEAR® technology that brings the highest volume of moisture-rich wetting agents to TruEye®.”

Contact Lens & Night did a study, and TruEye®was shown to provide high levels of comfort from morning to night, comparable to wearing no lenses at all!”

​Additionally, 1-Day ACUVUE® TruEye® has the “highest level of UV protection in a contact lens!” That’s certainly an essential factor in maintaining healthy eyes!

Here is the complete list of Blog Talk Radio programs that share a number of up to the minute educational podcasts about various topics regarding care for your eyes: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search?q=healthy-vision

Also, be sure to visit: www.acuvue.com Read more about the TruEye® contacts , trial offers, and discounts on your ACUVUE® TruEye® purchase.

In closing, let me stress the importance of regular visits to your eye care professional. If you wear contact lenses, are considering them for the first time, or after reading all of the amazing features ACUVUE® TruEye® daily disposable lenses have to offer, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to call your eye doctor and make an appointment to try these state-of-the-art contact lenses.

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this feature obtained from provided PR-Fact Sheets, Blog Talk Radio -Healthy Vision Podcasts, www.acuvue.com.)

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October 3, 2013

Help Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer with REDKEN 5th Ave. NYC

REDKEN Breast Cancer Awareness Blog

 

Help Support the Fight Against

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Support cancer research at City of Hope. Join the fight against breast cancer and sample the best of Redken Haircare when you purchase one of Redken’s mini kits. In conjunction with this limited edition promotion, Redken will make a one-time donation of $20,000 to City of Hope to support breast cancer research, treatment and education. City of Hope is a leader in the fight against cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.

 Mini Kits Include:

A travel-size shampoo, conditioner, styler, and Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine in your choice of Redken’s bestselling haircare lines, all featuring Interlock Protein Network™ (IPN) technology:

 

All Soft Kit: Argan oil-enriched formulas dramatically transform the texture of dry, brittle hair for intense softness.  

  • All Soft Shampoo (1.7 oz.)                                                    
  • All Soft Conditioner (1.0 oz.)
  • outshine 01 anti-frizz polishing milk (1.0 oz.)
  • Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine (1 ml.)

 

 

 

Color Extend Kit: Formulated with Redken’s Fade Resist Complex offers strong protection to extend the life of haircolor, leaving hair vibrant and radiant with mirror-like shine

  • Color Extend Shampoo (1.7 oz.)                                     
  • Color Extend Conditioner (1.0 oz.)
  • fashion work 12 versatile working spray    (2.1 oz.)
  • Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine (1 ml.)

 

 

 

Extreme Kit: New Fortifying Complex features advanced strengthening and repair to distressed hair for healthy-looking, resilient hair. 

  • Extreme Shampoo (1.7 oz.)                                                            
  • Extreme Conditioner (1.0 oz.)
  • control addict 28 high control hairspray    (2.1 oz.)
  • Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine (1 ml.)  

 

 

Availability & Pricing:

–       Suggested Retail Price: $11.00

–       Available: October 2013, Redken.com for participating salons

 

About City of Hope: City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope’s research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is based in Southern California and is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org or follow City of Hope on facebook, twitter, youtube or flickr.

 

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October 3, 2013

Obagi Hydrate™ provides all day moisture for all skin types!

I was introduced to Obagi Medical Products, Inc. through a Plastic Surgery Clinic in the 90’s. Today, Obagi continues to be a well known innovator of very effective products that provide not only a topical improvement to the skin, but with their Obagi Nu-Derm® System, addresses the issue of aging skin at “the cellular level“, resulting in a “renewed healthy skin“.

Al Hummel, Chief Executive Officer at Obagi stated,” Our customers and their patients have been asking for a moisturizer for years; we’re happy to be bringing to market a product that is clinically proven to do what it says it will do! Obagi Hydrate offers both instant and long-lasting hydration and is a great adjunct to any of our other Obagi systems.”

HYDRATE by Obagi Medical products:

OBAGI® Hydrate Facial Moisturizer

OBAGI®
Hydrate
Facial Moisturizer

We consume water daily to keep our bodies hydrated! Our skin needs hydration, as well. With Obagi Hydrate, unlike a lot of moisturizers that just cover the skin to counteract it’s lack of water, an advanced main ingredient in Hydrate called “Hydromanil” takes water, absorbing it into your skin right away, and keeps it there!! This is a result of a process called a “two-in-one” reaction which maintains ongoing moisturizing and water within the skin, as well as top surface hydration on the outer skin’s surface that helps to counteract dehydration (water loss).

Additional active ingredients in Obagi Hydrate that help moisturize and stave off dryness and dehydration include:
• Shea Butter
• Mango Butter
• Avocado &
• Glycerin

Here’s even better news! Quoting from Clinical Trials using Obagi Hydrate, “a 51% improvement in moisture loss after 8 hours and a 92% improvement in the skin’s moisture retention within 2 hours was noted. Obagi Hydrate, after extensive dermatological testing was shown to have no specific clinical reaction proving it to be non-irritating, non-sensitizing, hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic.”

I found that Obagi Hydrate penetrated directly into my skin when I applied it. There was no residue, just a continuous moist hydrated feel. With Obagi’s advanced technical “two-in-one” process, I knew that Hydrate’s ongoing “activity” was working above and below my surface skin and I wouldn’t have to worry about that dehydrated feeling I had often experienced in the past.

All skin types can experience dehydration, and use Obagi Hydrate. As we head into the fall and winter seasons, it would be the perfect time for you to try this terrific hydrating moisturizer.

Priced at $45.00 for 1.7ounces, Obagi Nu-Derm Hydrate can be found at “dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetic physician’s offices”.

Visit: www.Obagi.com
On the home page you’ll be able to enter your zip code and find a location where you may purchase Obagi Hydrate near you.

While on the Obagi website, you’ll also be able to get skin tips, and learn out about all the fine Obagi Medical Products and systems to care for your skin.

(Quoted or paraphrased information in this article was obtained from:A provided Obagi PR Fact Sheet, www.obagi.com,and TEWL/Moisturization Evaluation,OMP,Inc.
My commentary regarding Obagi and Obagi Hydrate was my personal opinion.)

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October 2, 2013

ORLY FX NAIL LACQUER is Pretty in Pink this October

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ORLY is re-introducing the Pretty in Pink Collection in which 20 percent of the profits will go towards Cancer Schmancer. Founded by actress and cancer survivor Fran Drescher, Cancer Schmancer is an organization that focuses on education, prevention and early detection of cancer. The Pretty in Pink Collection includes one all new glitter shade, Pink Your World. The three Lacquers in the Pretty in Pink Collection include:

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Fight On: Chunky Pink Glitter/Blue PearlPink Your World: Pink Glitter w/Holo and Gunmetal GlitterYou Are Not Alone: Cool Tone Pink Glitter  http://www.orlybeauty.com/

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October 2, 2013

The Cinnabun: Guilt Free Sweetness for Your Hair

In case you’re looking for any new “it” hair trends, Mario Russo, owner & lead stylist of Salon Mario Russo in Boston, has shared with us a fun variation of the sock bun, which happens to be one of his favorite looks for fall. Appropriately called the “Cinnabun,” this bun is actually more of a hair wrap than a traditional bun. For those of us who have cut up all our socks in hopes of creating a perfectly round sock bun – it’s time to set them aside and embrace the new “it” bun. Even better…unlike its namesake, this Cinnabun is guilt-free!

 

Below, please find Mario’s step by step tips on creating the Cinnabun as well as his insight on why this look is hot for fall.

 

Attention lovers of the sock bun – there’s a new style hitting the streets that’s as fun as it is elegant. Ideal for women with mid-length to long hair, the Cinnabun borrows from the symmetry and clean lines of everyone’s favorite indulgent treat in order to create a guilt-free hairstyle that is sure to turn heads. Perfect for a day at work or evening out on the town, this beautifully structured coil can be easily dressed up or dressed down. Want to add an extra something? The addition of a bedazzled thin headband or more casual stretchy headband can quickly change the look and feel of this style, making it adaptable for every occasion.

 

How to Score the Cinnabun

 

  • Begin this look with a classic blow-dry. Using a round boar bristle brush and hair drier on medium heat, smooth hair from roots to ends while blow-drying hair under.
  • Once hair is dry, apply a pea-sized amount of a smoothing serum to tame any flyaways. My go-to is Oribe Smooth Style Serum.
  • Using a fine tooth comb, begin to pull all of your hair to the back of your head. Sleekness is key for the front of this look – it should appear seamless and tight. Use the comb to achieve the desired smoothness in the front.
  • For extra interest, place a stretchy or decorate headband at crown of the head. This will help you to better achieve the smooth finish as well as give the style an added twist.
  • Gather hair into a ponytail at the back center of your hair and secure with an elastic.
  • Take a 1 to 1.5 inch of hair near the base of the ponytail and create a very small loop with the hair. The loop should loop under and face down towards the neck. Pin the small loop with bobby pins, fastening it under the elastic of the ponytail. Think of this as the center section of a flower. It will act as focal point for the rest of the Cinnabun.
  • Separate the remaining hair into two parts, one to the left and one to the right of the center loop.
  • Take the left section first, and loosely begin to wrap it around the loop. Lightly using a fine tooth comb, make sure the hair that’s being wrapped is smooth. As you begin to run out of hair to wrap, take a few bobby pins and secure the ends of the hair under and into the bun.
  • Take the right section next, and loosely begin to wrap it in the opposite direction around the loop. Again, lightly use a fine tooth comb to make sure the hair that’s being wrapped is smooth. Pin the ends under and into the bun.
  • Smoothness is key for the Cinnabun. Before finalizing the look with hairspray, take the fine tooth comb and go over any section of the bun that needs to be smoothed out.
  • To finish the style, liberally apply a strong hold hairspray all over the look. My favorite is MoroccanOil Luminous Hairspray
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October 2, 2013

MitoQ Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

During the month of October 2013, new U.S. anti-aging serum, MitoQ®, will donate 15% of net proceeds to one of the leading national education and support organizations, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. This includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, supporting breast cancer research programs, and providing nurturing support services.

MitoQ ($185, MitoQ.com) has been challenging the international skin care industry with a new level of efficacy.  The patented ingredient in MitoQ®, mitoquinol, is scientifically proven to penetrate the mitochondria and is 1,000x more potent than CoQ (a molecule used in the world’s best anti-aging products!) It is the only topical cream proven to deliver ingredients deep down to mitochondria at levels shown to have an immense effect in rejuvenating the cells, encouraging the natural production of collagen and elastin and leaving skin looking radiant with a lit-from-within glow.

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October 1, 2013

MURAD Supports Breast Cancer Awareness and City of Hope

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Did you know?

One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. For the 3rd year in a row, Murad is uniting with City of Hope and will donate 10% from the sale of its Hydrate for Hope set to benefit City of Hope’s breast and women’s cancers research, treatment and education programs.  The Hydrate for Hope set, which comes with a hot pink cosmetic bag, includes Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture that features a luxurious blend of super-hydrating ingredients that quench skin and restore youthful resiliency and tone, making it the most opulent moisturizer ever to appear in the Murad line.

Hydrate for Hope will be available in October on murad.com for $49.50 (a $65 value).

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October 1, 2013

Catch The Fall Edition of the Affordable Art Fair New York City

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The Beauty of Art

The Fall Edition of the Affordable Art Fair New York City

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A pop of color on the lips is all the rage from the runway to reality.  Celebrate this beauty trend and capture this look permanently at the Affordable Art Fair New York.  The piece (pictured above) by Houston artist, Mitch McGee, is a four colored wood cut print.  The proceeds of this artwork will help aid those most affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Each piece in this edition of 15 is signed and numbered, and printed on acid free arches paper.  It is 30 x 22 unframed and can be yours for just $100!

Returning to New York City on October 3rd – 6th, 2013 at the Tunnel in West Chelsea, the fall edition will house art that the beauty obsessed are sure to love, including the Mitch McGee collection.  The fair will feature over 50 innovative galleries with work by artists from around the globe.

General admission tickets are $15 at the door, $10 for students and seniors.  Admission for children under the age of 12 is free.  To purchase tickets, please visit affordableartfair.com.

About the Affordable Art Fair

The Affordable Art Fair provides a relaxed and enjoyable environment with a diverse collection of contemporary priced art from $100 – $10,000, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and drawings.  While the majority of exhibiting galleries will be from the United States, about 40% of the Fair will be comprised of international galleries, showcasing work by artists from around the globe.

General Admission

Thursday             October 3rd:                        11 am – 8 pm

Friday                    October 4th:                        11 am – 8 pm (free admission 6 pm – 8 pm)

Saturday              October 5th:                        11 am – 8 pm

Sunday                 October 6th:                        11 am – 6 pm

So take a walk over to The Tunnel and discover the beauty of the Affordable Art Fair.

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