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July 14, 2013

Pump Up the Volume with Sebastian

Scarves in the summer? Why not!? I have noticed that many celebrities have been wearing patterned, bright, scarves around the neck, wrapped around the head, or tied around the waist. So cool and an awesome fashion statement! Sebastian Professional collaborated with fashion designer Mara Hoffman on a limited edition gift set that boasts a bold Mara Hoffman scarf for Sebastian’s best-selling Shampoo and Conditioner.

Plus, the shampoo and conditioner is volume boosting! The Volupt Shampoo contains cushioning-particles to provide a volume boost and soft touch and the Volupt conditioner utilizes micro-lite technology to shield-in volume with lightweight softness. The custom designed scarf is a $120 value, and comes free with the shampoo and conditioner! For just $25 at salons, how could you go wrong for this limited edition gift set? Check out these great products!
facebook- https://www.facebook.com/SebastianPro?directed_target_id=0Twitter– www.twitter.com/SebastianPro
website- www.sebastianprofessional.com

Rachel I., guest blogger

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July 13, 2013

New “Multifocal” contact lenses are here!

I’m really looking forward to sharing this exciting news with you!

In the next couple of weeks I’ll be writing about amazing new “Multifocal” contact lenses !

Seeing is Believing !!!

These Multifocal contact lenses provide clear vision at all distances!

Keep your “eyes” open for more information – coming SOON !!!

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Posted By Vicki

July 12, 2013

Where to Find Stylish and Affordable Clothes

One of the great things about the current state of fashion is the plethora of choices available to women of all ages and backgrounds. Being able to develop your own sense of style is now easier than ever. Here is a list that I have compiled of places that have a stylish and comprehensive inventory without breaking your budget!

H&M

I have found that H&M has many inexpensive essentials. With such a huge variety of men and women’s clothes, H&M keeps up with the latest trends but sells classic looks as well. The sizes typically run smaller-so if you’re normally a 0 look for a 2 (which happens to be their smallest size)! The store often collaborates with couture designers to create an affordable line of stylish clothes for the everyday woman. These collections sell out almost instantly-so keep your eyes peeled for upcoming collaborations! www.hm.com/us

TOPSHOP

TopShop is another inexpensive destination that offers a wide variety of clothing, shoes and accessories. With such a diversified collection of clothes, nearly every style and niche market is covered! And now, with their new LA location at the ever popular destination, The Grove, you no longer have to wait for packages to come from our friends across the pond! www.us.topshop.com

WASTELAND

Wasteland is a destination must for most LA residents. The store offers exciting new labels along with fantastic hand picked vintage and designer resale finds! With stores all across Los Angeles and in San Francisco, Wasteland also operates an e-commerce site that is constantly jam-packed with stylish but reasonably priced shoes, dresses, and accessories. www.shopwasteland.com

THREADSENCE

Threadsence is a great e-commerce site that offers a handpicked selection of affordable and trendy clothes that are simultaneously sweet and edgy. The site also offers great deals and promotions on essential items like summertime platforms and distressed denim jackets! Check back often for great finds on all your favorite styles! www.threadsence.com

THE SANTEE ALLEY

Santee Alley is one of Los Angeles’ best kept secrets. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the district offers a breathless and exciting variety of dresses, shoes, purses, tops, and anything your heart might dream of and more. This is where you can score a pair of Jeffrey Campbell knockoffs for fifteen dollars! If you’re willing to look, every downtown metropolitan area offers trendy clothes for unbeatable prices! www.thesanteealley.com

NASTYGAL

Nastygal is another e-commerce store that offers a wide selection of stylish, on trend, and affordable clothes. The site offers their own brand as well as a comprehensively curated selection of today’s hottest brands! If you’re looking to add a touch of excitement to your wardrobe, look no further than Nastygal! www.nastygal.com

ZARA

Last but not least, I cannot emphasize how wonderful Zara is for their combination of sophisticated and chic clothes. Zara offers exciting new styles that are appropriate for all ages and unmatched prices for the quality. Zara is a great destination for wardrobe essentials like that perfect leather jacket, summertime blazer, and chambray blouse. www.zara.com

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July 12, 2013

Treat Yourself to a Glacial Facial

You know those boring rainy days that tend to happen from time to time? What better way to spend it than pampering yourself and having some fun in the process? A few days ago I tried using Montagne Jeunesse’s Glacial Clay Spa! It was actually a really fun experience. I have used facials before but nothing like this one. This masks opens to a soft cloth with whatever scent is on your package. It already has cut outs for your eyes, nose and mouth so you can relax for the full experience. You keep it on for 10-15 minutes and let the moisture seep into your skin and cleanse your pores. Before you use this product it is a good idea to wash your face before hand. I applied the cloth to my face, for the appropriate amount of time given. (Perfect time to do this while your favorite TV show is having a commercial or something!) After the time is up, take the cloth off and massage the excess juices around your face. Lastly you just rinse, it’s as easy as that! Montagne Jeunesse Glacial Clay Spa left my face extremely soft and my pores were completely clear! It’s a fun and different thing to do alone when you’re bored, invite some friends over and try it together! I loved using this and I’m eager to see what the other Masks are like!

Montagne Jeunesse carries face masks, clay spas and refreshing products for your entire body. Find them all at www.montagnejeunesse.com

Enter to win your own package of Montagne Jeunesse face masks at https://itsaglamthing.com/giveaways/clay-spas-face-masques

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Christina Carlino

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July 11, 2013

Brows-At-Home in NYC by Celeb Artists!

HAIR ROOM SERVICE LAUNCHES “BROW BRIGADE” IN NYC AND COMES ARMED WITH THE BEST TOOLS FOR AT-HOME BROW PAMPERING

Are your eyebrows too unruly to leave the house? Hair Room Service’s Brow Brigade will be at your doorstep to shape, tweeze, and pluck those unwanted hairs.

NEW YORK, NY (July 2013) – Hair Room Service launches Brow Brigade in NYC and comes armed with the best tools for at-home brow pampering. Are your eyebrows too unruly to leave the house? Do not fret! The Brow Brigade will be at your door to shape, tweeze, and pluck those unwanted hairs before you step foot outside. And that’s not all! These artists have all worked with some of the most well known celebs so you can rest assured that your brows are getting the star treatment they deserve. Prices start at only $45 to have one of their talented Brow Brigade members turn those brows from frumpy to incredible.

After ridding those unruly eyebrow hairs, you can complete your look with hair, makeup, nails or personal styling from another one of Hair Room Service’s talented celeb artists. All the artists on Hair Room Service’s roster have worked with some of today’s top celebs including Sex and the City’s Kim Cattrall, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Lea Michelle (to name a few). To schedule an appointment with the Hair Room Service Brow Brigade or another one of their talented celebrity artists please call (866) 222-7566 or visit hairroomservice.com.

About Hair Room Service

Hair Room Service by Michael Dueñas is recognized as one of NYC and LA’s most luxurious beauty salons for in-room appointments. Named as Best of New York, guests can be assured they are receiving the best the city has to offer. Top artists deliver an unparalleled collection of services, including beautiful blowouts, haircuts, eyebrow shaping, personalized wardrobe styling, makeup and nail applications directly to the clients own residence, hotel or place of business. Artists deliver an impeccable service regardless of time and weather. Clients will truly feel like a celebrity after receiving a visit from their own personal celeb artist.

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Posted By Melinda Lombardi

July 11, 2013

Celebrity Stylist, Mika Fowler: Dry-Cut Specialist

Mika Fowler works with many celebrities and is an avid dry-cut specialist, meaning she only cuts the hair dry, she styles as well and you can see some of her work below. She has been featured in many magazines and TV shows for this unique technique, below are some of the benefits of the dry-cut along with more information of Mika Fowler. If you are working on a haircut or style related stories, please keep her in mind.

Location: Kim Vo Salon, Beverly Hills

Celebrity Roster: Olivia Munn, Nina Dobrev, Emma Roberts, Rosario Dawson, AnaLynne McCord and Kiernan Shipka to name a few.

Mika has been featured in various magazines like ELLE Magazine and even hosted a show for the Oscars 2013 on E! News.

About Mika Fowler

Haircutting is an art that isn’t exactly easy to master, so it’s a relief when you find a stylist that allows you to sit in her chair without worry. Mika Fowler- a well-known stylist in La-la land for her precision cutting technique.

Mika is a master of the art of dry-cutting, using the hair in its natural state to create a flattering style that’s perfect for your face shape. This not only results in a custom, one-of-a-kind cut- but it will also ensures that your style will grow out gracefully. No choppy haircuts here! Just smooth, well-blended lines that make your hair look the best it possibly can.

Hailing from Japan, Mika studied at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon academy, where it’s no secret that haircuts are serious business, which require intense attention to detail. www.mikafowler.us

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Posted By Annie Hatcher

July 11, 2013

Get The Brazilian Look!

Brazilian Blowout Volume Shampoo

This is what our teen blogger Rachel has to say about The Brazilian Blowout

Instant Volume Body Boost Powder– “I’m so into volume boosting when my naturally straight hair gets dull, so I use this powder to add instant volume and lift to the root areas. It can also be used as a dry shampoo to absorb excess sebum! Double Duty ! The $28 investment is worth it!”

This is what It’s a Glam Thing’s Lisa Cocuzza has to say about Instant Volume Body Boost Powder–

“I love it! At the end of last week, I visited my stylist for a blow out. She did a great job at the time but the next day the product build up started to drive me nuts. I used the Instant Volume Body Boost Powder and I was able to tame the product build up and keep the blow out looking great for 3 more days. Remember that for best results, you must use the powder in your hands and rub onto the hair roots.”

SUAVE’S Professional Moroccan Infusion Shines!

For fabulous looking hair loaded with bounce and shine, treat your hair to Suave Shine Shampoo and Suave Shine Conditioner. Both Shampoo and Conditioner are infused with authentic Moroccan argan Oil. While the shampoo cleans and adds great shine, the conditioner smooths the cuticle making your hair shinier. For fabulous looking hair with a fabulous shine, start with Suave!

Christina is enjoying Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil, these are her thoughts. “Did you ever watch TV and see all those hair product commercials that make your hair silky smooth and you see the women’s hair flowing and shining in the wind? I’m sure most people believe as I did that those commercials are fake and just a way of marketing their product. I straighten my hair ALL of the time, and I have to make sure I put the right products in my hair to protect it from the heat, or protect it from frizzing up.

I recently tried Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil. After I washed my hair, I blow dried it then after straightening my hair, I put a penny size amount in my hair (the amount may cvary depending on how thick your hair is). I was afraid to try Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil at fist because I thought it would make my hair oily,especiall if I put the wrong amount. Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil did the exact opposite! After applying evenly throughout my hair it made it shine and silky smooth just like those TV commercials! The best part was that my hair style lasted ALL throughout the windy day. My hair was still the same way after I applied the oil! Definitely an A+ product!

You can find Suave Hair Care Products at drug Stores Nationwide. For styling tips and to learn more about Suave Moroccan Infused Styling products visit;

http://www.suave.com/moroccan-infusion/argan-hair-oil-styling-tips

Christina Carlino

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July 9, 2013

Blonde Ambition For a Reasonable Price – Wowser

John Frieda Sheer Blonde

Barbara Walters has been known to say that as you age, your hair is your most important accessory. That said, I’ve probably been a little more focused on my hair than most, but for good reason because let’s face it, we are not getting any younger and your hair really can shape and differentiate your look and frame your whole face. (Let’s not even mention the time that my hairdressers mistakenly colored my roots really REALLY dark – and I practically held a candle light vigil every night until we could work my blond back into the hair. Suffice it to say it made me look haggard, I hated it and I won’t be going back ‘there’ again!) Anyway…I’ve found this incredible new product that you can buy right off the shelf at the pharmacy that keeps your blond rockin for weeks on end, doesn’t ruin your color and won’t cost you a fortune!

John Frieda’s Sheer Blonde® Everlasting Blonde Color Preserving Shampoo and Conditioner will preserve your freshly-colored blonde hair for up to 12 weeks (*based on 3 washes per week according to the manufacturer but I would say I wash my hair at least 5 times a week and my color is terrific). The other great thing is that your hair is completely well conditioned at all times, and I have not had to use my ‘usual’ deep conditioner at all since I have been using SHEER BLONDE.

With safflower oil and bergamot extract, this color preserving formula helps keep your blonde from fading while leaving hair soft. This is recommended for all shades of color-treated or highlighted blonde hair. John Frieda Color Preserving Shampoo and Conditioner is also available in Brilliant Brunette and Radiant Red. For soft hair and good color, John Frieda is the way to go!

Guest Post by Julia Tanen

Julia is a writer, blogger, book author

and mom from Boston, Massachusetts

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July 9, 2013

ONE CLIQUE = A new shoe design

(Reported by: Melinda Lombardi)

ONECLIQUE

Imagine a world in which you buy one pair of shoes and are able to wear two amazing styles. Now it is possible with an innovative design created by ONE CLIQUE.

ONE CLIQUE has designed a shoe collection that inspires creativity and individuality amongst consumers. You simply buy an upper and choose two sets of interchangeable heels. Your personally designed shoe will go from stiletto to wedge and everything in-between. Ladies these are shoes that can instantly change from a black suede bootie to a pink patent peep toe shoe! I think their concept is fabulous and it is great to see a company making cool designed shoes at affordable prices so even the most money consciousness fashionista can wear them.

ONE CLIQUE is an admirable new company. Not only is ONE CLIQUE attempting to recreate the world of shoes it has also teamed up with the Kind Campaign and will donate a portion of sales to help build unity and positive comradeship amongst women.

ONE CLIQUE is now launched their shoe competition campaign! VISIT oneclique.com/contest/register

Be the first to design shoes from ONE CLIQUE! Use the illustrations from the December launch collection to create a shoe combination you love! It’s simple: ONE upper. TWO heels -YOU choose! Ask your friends to vote on your shoe for a chance to win the grand prize: A trip to NYC to be a part of the ONE CLIQUE launch! You’ll get pampered by some of the industry’s hottest stylists, be photographed in our launch campaign (with our celebrity Sole Sisters!) and attend the launch party!

YOU. NYC. Photo Shoot. Celebs. No need to pinch yourself. It’s true and it could be you! 4 additional contestants will win the shoe combinations they designed!