This egg like sponge has no sharp edges and it is re-usable for the application of concealer and base makeup. You can roll it on the face and it leaves no streaks. With its small side and larger side, it can be used to easily get around to all parts of the face producing a flawless finish. I discovered The Beauty Blender from a makeup artist while getting my makeup done. I went out and got one and love to use it all the time!
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Today I used Samy salon system deep conditioner followed by conditioning serum. I have to admit I was totally shocked with how well it worked. Even though I take pride in refusing to curl or straighten my hair more than once every 2 weeks, I still have the unavoidable damage that comes with such long hair as mine (from blow drying, hair elastics, hot water) and to my surprise after one use I notice less breakage and over all healthier hair.
A great plus to this deep conditioner as well is it only requires 5 minutes before rinsing. Most deep conditioners suggest 30 minutes or more, and really who has time for that?
Ok gotta go pet my super soft hair xoxxo http://www.samysalon.com/
Katherine Kerwin, Teen Blogger
On Monday April 8th at the SVA Theater, actress Andrea Riseborough walked the red carpet for a special New York screening of the new film, ‘Disconnect.’ Donning a geometric dress, Andrea’s look was complemented by soft, elegant curls crafted by Sebastian Professional Lead Stylist Thomas Dunkin.
To achieve Andrea’s chic hair look, follow Thomas’ tips:
1.) Begin by soaking hair thoroughly with Sebastian Professional Potion 9 Lite.
2.) Once hair is saturated, blow dry until completely straight to eliminate all volume.
3.) After hair has dried, strategically apply a large curling iron throughout, working around the head.
4.) Once curls have set, run hands throughout hair to loosen them and give hair movement.
5.) To finish the look, spritz hair with Sebastian Professional Shaper hairspray for added hold.
I was just sitting here tonight putting Blue Copper 5 Molecular Repair Creme Treament Seven Night Ampule Series on my face, and my daughter who is 12 looked at me and said, “Oh so that’s why your face looks all glossy all the time.” I answered, “Oh, does it look better?” and she said, “Not really, it looks like you got a bunch of botox on your face.”
Um….okay thanks…I said, and ran into the bathroom to put more of the ampules on my face. If only 12 year olds knew the power of their words and the power of the truthfulness of their statements.
I have to admit that when I got this product in the mail I really was skeptical because Osmotics Cosmeceuticals founder and owner, Francine Edmund Porter. Since 1993, says, “give me a week and I will resurface your skin.” So, okay Francine, I thought, go ahead, make my day.
According to all the write-ups, Porter has shaken and then renovated the anti-aging skincare industry with her desire to provide serious anti-aging skin and hair care products to produce serious results. www.osmotics.com/ works with world-renowned scientists and leading university medical and research centers to incorporate the latest breakthroughs and provide the most advanced thinking in the skin care arena with clinically validated ingredients and technologies. So I figured, it can’t hurt. Even though this product has been around for more than 20 years, copper is this years ‘hot ingredient.’ So I was more than happy to try this out.
First, you will notice that you will get alot more than 7 days out of this treatment. Unless your face is the size of Alaska, you will pretty much be able to do two seven day treatments with this product, if not more. Second, after about the second day your skin is tighter and shinier than its been in, say, 20-30 years. So, you start to feel good. Fourth or Fifth day you are sitting there wondering, ‘do I really need to keep doing this? I look fantastic!”
If you are going somewhere seven days from now, and you truly want to look amazing, go get this stuff because it will tighten, firm and lift your face quickly and obviously. Very quickly. Don’t despair if you even get three treatments worth out of it. I haven’t yet tried the rest of the skincare line although if its anything like this product, it has to be wonderful. It is sold at Duane Reade among other stores and apparently you can go into select stores and get a special weekly treatment that will make the products further penetrate your skin. Geez, I wish there was a Duane Reade in my city!
Guest Post by Julia Tanen
Julia is a writer, blogger, book author
and mom from Boston, Massachusetts
Ooh la la Boutiques
New Private Label Launch
134 East Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 431-4070
13 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 (631) 482-8625
116 Main Street, Sayville, NY 11782 (631) 228-4692
306 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 (631) 923-0851
April 2013
OOH LA LA BOUTIQUES LAUNCHES PRIVATE LABEL WITH AFFORDABLE SUMMER LINE AS OF APRIL 5, 2013.
Ooh la la Boutiques (www.oohlalaboutiques.com) launches their private label with an inaugural ready-to-wear summer line that will be in stores and available online on Friday, April 5. The summer line consists of “fashion-forward ‘girly’ pieces in a mix of classic looks following trends,” owner Jenny Montiglio shares. More than fifty new products are included in the collection that contains dresses, skirts, shorts, pants, shirts and sweaters at reasonable prices that range between $18 to $88.
After seven years in the women’s apparel retail business, Montiglio is excited to launch the line and said, “To be part of the design to manufacturing process allows us to keep focus on quality and conscious on price, which is our biggest concern with sourcing for our customers.”
Chic shapes and high-voltage shades of the “Candy Girl” look give a dose of spring time sweetness with samples that include a light hued striped cardigan with mint trim, high-waisted maxi halter dress in a pastel blue jay egg tint and neon green, and azure blue mid-thigh length wrap-around dress. The collection of “Black & White” combines prints and solids of these hues for an edgy yet elegant appearance with items such as a herringbone-like long black tank dress, striped shorts and shirts and an embroidered sleeveless black button-down. Neutral colors with vivid accents give “Scent of a Woman” pieces a polished feminine air that includes mid-thigh flowing sleeveless dresses belted in pinkish nude and chic cut-out screens in navy, as well as a sheer white top and pale pink skinny jeans. “Dream Weaver” is inspired by tribal concepts matching delicate silhouettes with bold turquoise colors and ethnic patterns. “Double Mint” brings the color of the season to the forefront in all types of clothing from a lace dress, thin long-sleeved sweater, see-through top and sleeveless light denim button-down. Fierce and flirty, “Gotham Glam” brings camouflage into a sheer loose-fitting button-down top, double breast pockets into a short navy dress, and raw edge rips into cut-off dark denim jean shorts and cotton tops. “Heavy Petal” brings the bold pattern of romantic florals with a chic vibe in a peplum skirt, crop pants, tank top and summer weather shirts.
Ooh la la Boutiques serves women of Long Island with stores from Long Beach to Sayville and ladies nationwide through their online shop with price-conscious, fashion-forward clothing, accessories and shoes. Women of all ages walk into the closest of their dreams when they step into Ooh la la Boutiques with selections of vintage to modern, casual to classy, sexy to chic, and edgy to classic styles. Find a unique selection of beautifully designed and crafted women’s wear that is “sexy, hip, funky, feminine and gorgeous” here.
For more information on Ooh la la Boutiques, visit www.oohlalaboutiques.com, or contact me via email or you can call (516)-431-4070.
Actress Emmy Rossum looked stunning at the Jeffrey Fashion Cares Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 2nd in New York City. Rossum’s makeup artist–Jake Bailey – shows how to get her 60’s-inspired look: “We wanted to create a mod look, but bring it into this millennium with really clean, glowing skin and a dramatic eye,” says Bailey.
To Get The Look:
I’m so glad that I was referred to the De La Baie Skincare page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/delabaieskincare?fref=ts
I wanted to find out more about this natural line of skincare that was influenced by berries from the Arctic, so my next stop was the De La Baie Skincare website: http://www.delabaie-skincare.com!
Here I read that in 2006, Dr. Kathy Green, Consultant Dermatologist, and Miriam Good, who both shared the same dedication to develop a top notch line of skincare products using superior ingredients, joined forces to pursue their research. It led them to the Finnish Lapland at the end of the Arctic Circle, where a research company had found an abundance of (quote) “unique berries and plants harvested from this unspoiled Arctic wilderness”, and had a process enabling these berries to maintain their powerful properties that Dr. Green realized could be utilized in skin care.” This was the beginning of what would end up being the “core” ingredients in the De La Baie Skincare product line!
You can read this complete fascinating story by going to: http://delabaie-skincare.com/about-us/our-history/
Not only is De La Baie Skincare very pure and natural, but they offer products for women, men, children, and unisex products that can be used by “all”! As a result, everyone at any age is able to benefit from the variety of items available in this “berry inspired” skincare line!
I had the opportunity to try three products from De La Baie. Motivated to keep my skin firm and youthful looking, I was sent the following products to try:
Rose Gel Facewash:
De La Baie – Arctic Berry Skincare – Rose Gel Facewash
Revitalizing Face Serum:
De La Baie – Arctic Berry Skincare – Revitalizing Face Serum
Intensive Face Cream:
De La Baie – Arctic Berry Skincare – Intensive Face Cream
Be sure you visit the website and peruse all of the products De La Baie has to offer for your whole family. Here is the De La Baie website , once again:
http://www.delabaie-skincare.com
De La Baie is a line you need to feel. It’s essence is like a breath of fresh air, and the textures and aromas are simply delightful.
A 5-STAR review for De La Baie, and the best to Dr.Kathy Green and Miriam Good for their dedicated research in creating De La Baie!
(Quoted/paraphrased information in this article was provided from www.delabaie-skincare.com, http://delabaie-skincare.com/about-us/our-history/, and personal commentary from my use of the products that were provided to me from De La Baie.)
After a very exciting and fun-filled year, Maison Kitsuné is thrilled to celebrate their first anniversary since launching their boutique in New York City, at The NoMad Hotel.
In honor of this special occasion, Maison Kitsuné has created a unique capsule collection of exclusive items created to pay homage to their first year in New York. This whimsical collection will include a “Kitsuné loves New York” sweater, a Kitsuné America 2-stamped tote bag and t-shirt, and a fun iPhone case.
The beloved brand, known for its convergence of fashion and music, will also be releasing their Kitsuné America 2 compilation, which will be launched this month with a nationwide tour and will be available for purchase in the New York boutique and at www.kitsune.fr.
Want the inside scoop of the hairstyles celebrities, musicians and west coast concert goers will be rocking at the upcoming Coachella music festival? Wella Professionals Celebrity Stylist Andy LeCompte showcased the top “Flower Child” looks on Vanessa Hudgens in the April 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan.
Give a day-old blowout a fresh new take with a crown of flowers around the head. Simply mist roots with a dry shampoo and work Wella Professionals Texture Touch into the ends. Top it off with a floral crown.
Spritz fingers with a spray gel or texturizing spray like Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz before styling. Weave French, fishtail and traditional braids throughout the hair for a romantic yet rebellious look.
Go for the braided headband. Great for a no wash day – mixing up the braid type to give a unique and less contrived look. Wrap the braid over the top of the head and secure with bobby pins.
Earlier in March, St. Petersburg, Florida resident Cathy “Cookie” Cottrell was announced as one of the 15 winners of the National “Rewrite Your Day” contest. The 15 winners symbolized the Chronic Migraine diagnosis which is (Quote) “a neurological condition that brings on 15 or more days with a headache per month, and lasting four hours a day or longer, and 8 or more headache days associated with Migraine. Migraines are also know for their symptoms of visual disturbances, nausea and/or vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound!” As a result, many “Special” moments are lost in the life of a person who has “Chronic Migraine”!
Cathy had such an inspirational story that I wanted to share it with you. I believe we’ve all experienced headaches in our lives, but as I learned more about Chronic Migraine headaches, it really “opened my eyes” about the ongoing challenge Chronic Migraine sufferers had to deal with on a daily basis.
We’ll start at the beginning with some information about the “Rewrite Your Day” Contest…
Allergan, Inc ,(Quote) “A multi specialty health care company established more than 60 years ago with a commitment to uncover the best of science and develop and deliver innovative and meaningful treatments to help people reach their life’s potential, and The National Headache Foundation (NHF),(Quote) “a nonprofit organization that has pioneered the way headaches have been diagnosed and treated over the last 41 years, jointly sponsored the “Rewrite Your Day” Campaign.
Their intent was to provide a nation wide educational venture that would inform, enlighten, and bring more understanding about debilitating symptoms and problems associated with Chronic Migraine! They would also provide a “Rewrite Your Day” contest where a chosen winner who lives with Chronic Migraine would be able to “recreate” a special day or event that they lost in their life, due to Chronic Migraine!
Recreating a day for this contest was just perfect for Celebrity Event Planner, Mindy Weiss, who came onboard with the campaign and would actually recreate a “lost” special day for each of the 15 winners of the contest! 25th anniversary.Their son and his girlfriend were joining them for the celebration at Disney World. Cathy’s Chronic Migraine “reared it’s head” and from neck stiffness, to overall weakness, Cathy, who tried to enjoy the fun, but due to ongoing and ever increasing pain she spent most of the trip in the hotel room, and certainly missed out on the opportunity to enjoy her “silver” anniversary! .
Regarding Chronic Migraine Cathy said, (Quote) “I’m sharing my story so that others living with Chronic Migraine will get the help they need by speaking with a headache specialist who can find a treatment plan that is right for them! I’m so excited to get the chance to work with celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss to re-create my silver wedding anniversary and renew my vows to my husband in front of my closest family and friends.”
Here’s a picture of Cathy and her husband enjoying this special event, as Cathy was able to “Rewrite HER Day!”
Cathy and her husband celebrate at Disney World as a winner of the “Rewrite Your Day” Contest.
In Conclusion:
Ms.Weiss planned a wonderful Disney-themed ceremony where Cathy and her husband would “renew” their vows, and partake in an Epcot’s “Tastes of the World” dinner with their guests ! It was a perfect “new beginning”, and “Rewrite for the day” that Cathy had lost due to Chronic Migraine.
(Quote) “Adults 18 and older who think they may have Chronic Migraine should seek advice from a qualified neurologist, headache, or pain specialist, who can manage the condition.”
Be sure to visit the following links for more topical information:
Allergan, Inc:
http://www/Allergan.com
National Headache Foundation (NHF):
http://www.headaches.org
Rewrite Your Day (for more Chronic Migraine stories):
http://rewriteyourday.mychronicmigraine.com
AND:
Webpage for Celebrity Event Planner ~ Mindy Weiss:
http://www.mindyweiss.com
(quotes and/or paraphrased information obtained from Allergan-Fact Sheet,www.allergan.com, www.headaches.org, www.rewriteyourday.com)