January 31, 2013

I am Green with Envy and Hard Candy

Looking for eye catching, long lasting eyeshadow? Find it with Hard Candy eyeshadow! This particular compact comes with the perfect shades to match every eye color! The eyeshadow brushes make application smooth and easy. I tried out “Green with Envy” compact and found my hazel eyes getting more compliments than ever. If you’re looking for bold color and fun, flirty eyes, I definitely recommend Hard Candy eyeshadow!

In this Top Ten eyeshadow collection, there are  five color palettes with 10 beautiful shades in each one.

Available at WALMART.

Hard Candy Official website: http://www.hardcandy.com/

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January 30, 2013

New York Times and Usa Today Best-Selling Author Brenda Novak’s third book in the Whiskey Creek Series ~ “When Summer Comes” has just been released!

New York Times and USA Today Best-Selling Author, Brenda Novak

“When Summer Comes”, the third book in the Whiskey Creek Series by acclaimed author, Brenda Novak is here! Preceded by “When Lightning Strikes, and “When Snow Falls” in the Series, “When Summer Comes” looks to be another winner for this creative author who spins a tale in every book she writes that is difficult to put down once you’ve started to read it!

“When Summer Comes”, by author Brenda Novak
~Third in the Whiskey Creek Series~

Whether you’re new to Brenda’s captivating style or a dedicated fan as I am, you’ll want to visit the following link: http://www.brendanovak.com/books_whiskeycreek_when_summer_comes.html to not only read an excerpt from “When Summer Comes”, but also have the opportunity to purchase your copy of the book! (“When Summer Comes” is also available in the audio format.)

There is a lot of additional interesting information on this site that you’ll want to peruse while you are there!

Happy Reading and enjoy…


“When Summer Comes”
by Brenda Novak
http://www.brendanovak.com/books_whiskeycreek_when_summer_comes.html

(Any quotes or paraphrasing in this article from obtained Promo fact sheet, and www.brendanovak.com)

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January 30, 2013

Tetley Tea Helps Fans “Turn Over A New Leaf” for the New Year

While many New Year’s resolutions focus on getting into better physical shape, a new year is also a good time to improve mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. To that end, Tetley USA announced today the launch of its “Turn Over a New Leaf” campaign to provide inspiration and support for physical and emotional health in 2013.
 
The Tetley “Turn Over a New Leaf” campaign, which will live on the brand’s Facebook page, will feature free exclusive live chats with expert life coaches.  Fans can submit their questions for experts such as Tracy Carreon author of Maximize Your Minimums.  The campaign will also include daily “Tetley Time” (8am and 3pm) refreshing thoughts on wellness, and chances to win Amazon gift cards.

“At Tetley, we believe a good cup of tea revives the body, wakes up the mind and refreshes the spirit, and that is what we hope to bring to our fans with this program,” said Marc Birnbaum, Marketing Executive at Tetley USA. “We want to help our consumers be the best they can be, not only with our teas, but also by providing guidance and inspiration from experts.” 

A live chat with Tracy Carreon will be held on the Tetley USA Facebook page on February 15th at 12 p.m. EST, where users can ask questions and receive tips and insight from the life coach. The Tetley “Turn Over a New Leaf” campaign launched December 17, and will run through February 2013.

For information and to participate in the “Turn Over a New Leaf” campaign, visit Facebook.com/TetleyUSA or follow Tetley Tea on Twitter at @TetleyUSA.  For more information about Tetley Tea, please visit http://www.tetleyusa.com/ <http://www.tetleyusa.com/> .

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January 29, 2013

Active Lifestyle? Outdoor Sports Person? Always on the Go? Meet Vault™”One Touch” Lip Care !

Vault™ is a “ premier line of lip care products ” with a very unique patented retractable delivery system that lets you stay on top of your “Game” and look your best with the ability to uncap, apply, and recap your Vault™ lip product conveniently with one hand without missing a beat with what ever it is you are doing.

Vault™ ~ One Touch Lip Care for Active Lifestyles

Check out the Tinted Lip Balm in action on this Vault™ website video link: http://www.vaulticon.com/products/tinted-lip-balm-spf15-natural-ingredients

I was delighted to personally receive a Tinted Lip Balm , which is from one of the Three Collections in the Vault Lip Care Line .

I was so impressed with the ease of application, subtle lip shade, feel on my lips, and portability that now I always toss my Tinted Lip Balm right in my pocket wherever I go! You can really get used to that slick one hand application! I can only imagine how handy it is if you’re involved in active outdoor activities! The Tinted Lip Balm contains cocoa, Shea butters, Aloe, vitamin E, and (Quote) “the color palette, inspired by the snow-covered Sierra Mountains, Orange County beach scene, adds a matte finish and pop of color!” What a visual delight! I really like the soft matte finish of the Tinted Lip Balm , and look forward to trying more of the 8 colors that are available. The price is $9.00.

The other two additionally impressive collections in the Vault™ lip care line include:
Lip Gloss ~ (Quote) “With a bond girl applicator, the Lip Gloss provides the look of a spy while delivering vibrant color for a supple, voluminous pout.” Take a look at this Vault™ website video link for a nice visual of the Lip Gloss, one hand application: http://www.vaulticon.com/products/lip-gloss
You know the Lip Gloss is going to be alluring, and the jojoba oil and vitamin E will nourish and hydrate your lips. There are 16 shades in the Lip Gloss collection and the price is $16.00.

And the final collection, Lip Balm Sport ~ This “natural” lip balm keeps your lips hydrated and smooth with beeswax, vitamin E, and almond and coconut oil. You may also purchase it with SPF 15 for lip protection! The price is $4.95.

You may purchase all three of the Vault™ Collections right online at:
http: www.vaulticon.com

Compliments and an A+ Grade to Julia and Craig Carrol from Newport Beach, California where they founded Vault™ in 2011! They sure did their homework in not only bringing their (Quote) “Mission of creating beauty and body care products that cater to the lifestyles of active people” into being, but patented a remarkable delivery system that provides a “one hand” application for busy people in any situation.


Vault’s Lip Care Collections
http://www.vaulticon.com

•Lip Gloss •Tinted Lip Balm • Lip Balm Sport


(Quotes and/or paraphrased information in this article was obtained from PR Fact Sheets and www.vaulticon.com)

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January 29, 2013

Fall In Love With Houbigant Orangers en Fleurs

ouBG-412W_mxI would like to share my love for a luxury perfume that I simply fell  head over heels for…Orangers en Fleurs is a new release from the legendary House of Houbigant, a perfume house with a history dating back to 1775. Orangers en Fleurs means a celebration of the Orange Tree. The Orange Blossom is a symbol of fertility, innocence, and marriage by excellence, because Orange Trees produce both flowers and fruit at the same time.  Orangers en Fleurs is a fully realized orange blossom fragrance that presents the combination of tuberose and orange leaf absolute. The moment I sprayed it on, the delicately balance of honeyed floral note of ylang, jasmine, rose, cedar, nutmeg, and musk composited an airiness of vibrance and pleasure. The lighter treatment of orange blossom and spice combo provides a lift of a clean, modern fragrance. The long lifespan of the scent lasts forever on the skin. This fragrance goes a long way, I have been spraying a little on around 7:00 am and 12 hours later I can still catch whiffs of it.  When I wear this scent, I feel elegant and glamorous, but not overdone. This sophisticated perfume edition is showcased in  a handmade hardwood lacquered box with an engraved emblem. The bottom is a stunning modernized version of an original Baccarat Crystal bottle, specially designed for the brand in the 20th century.

Orangers en Fleurs will be exclusively available at Bergdorf Goodman http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/category.jsp?itemId=cat20042 and Neiman Marcus http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Houbigant-Paris-Orangers-en-Fleurs-Eau-de-Parfum nationwide.  Houbigant Paris Orangers en Fleurs is available in parfum 100ml/3.3 fl oz. and retails for $600.00.  Eau de Parfum 100ml retails for $180.00.

My love for this perfume could be your new love too…..You will not be disappointed!

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January 28, 2013

Hollywood Beauty Alert!!!!

No look is complete without just the right makeup application.  New girl actress Hannah Simone shows off her sleek, yet bold stated, makeup look at the 2013 Producer Guild Awards with help of Celebrity Makeup Artist Marina Gravani.  The European Wax Center Ambassador Shares Her Pro Tips on How to Achieve this Sultry Look.

How-To

INSPIRATION:  “I really wanted the focus of this look to be her eyes.”

MARINA’S PREP TIPS:  “Make sure to visit a European Wax Center for waxing at least 2 days before an event or your makeup won’t hold on the area you waxed” 

EYES:  For Hannah’s eyes, Marina created an Egyptian style cat eye to achieve the sleek look. Marina applied a flesh toned shimmery eyeshadow to the eyelid, and then used a dark eyeliner to create the look.

EYEBROWS:  Marina applied a Laura Mercier brow pencil and used the European Wax Center Shape IT Brow Shining & Defining Serum to enhance her beautiful and bold brows.  “European Wax Center’s Tweezer Kit (Slant) is a great tool for the night of an event, in case you have any strays.”

FACE:  Marina used minimal makeup, just added a pop of peach to the cheeks, to bring out the shimmer in the eyes.

LIPS:  For Hannah’s lips, Marina applied a sheer peachy lipgloss with a neutral toned lip liner.

Products Used:  European Wax Center Shape IT Brow Shining & Defining Serum ($20.00)  European Wax Center Tweezer Kit (SLANT) ($32.00) available at all European Wax Centers Nationwide.  For more information, please visit www.waxcenter.com

 

About European Wax Center

European Wax Center was founded by siblings David Coba, Joshua Coba and Jessica Coba in 2004, and is now recognized as a leader in comfortable and hygienic waxing. The Cobas developed the ultimate wax experience that features the all natural COMFORT WAX™  developed in Paris and the 4 Steps to Gorgeous™ process — Cleanse, Prepare, Wax, Rejuvenate. As well, features include a clean, professional environment, full-privacy Wax Suites, and exceptional service exclusively for EWC clients.   Now, luxurious waxing can be incorporated into everyone’s regular routine and skincare regime.   European Wax Center enables everyone to feel pampered, beautiful and sexy.   For more information about European Wax Center or to inquire about owning a franchise log onto www.waxcenter.com or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EuropeanWax and twitter @EuropeanWax.

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January 28, 2013

The Screen Actor’s Guild

It’s that time of year again. The Screen Actors Guild Awards. Just like every award show, each actor and actress shines in his or her own way.  Actresses Rose Byrne and Naya Rivera shine in their award winning hairstyles courtesy of John Freida Internantional products. See how you too can acheive these looks below.

 

Inspired by the retro, feminine look of Rose Byrne’s gown, John Frieda International Creative Consultant Harry Josh created a modern take on the classic wave by keeping them controlled, glossy and flat to the head.

Step 1 – Prep

Josh applied a few pumps of the John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Formula Hair Serum ($9.99 at drugstores) through wet hair and blow dried using a large, round bristle brush. “The key to this look is a flawless blowout,” said Josh. ” Her waves need to be completely controlled and any hint of frizz would disrupt the style.”

Step 2 – Style

After sectioning off the hair, Josh wrapped each section around a small curling iron and then carefully brushed it out.

 

Step 3 – Perfect

Josh finished off the look by applying a sheer coat of John Frieda Frizz-Ease 100% Shine ($5.99 at drugstores) to ensure that her waves glistened when the light from the flash bulbs hit on

 

 

NAYA RIVERA:

Celebrity hairstylist Clyde Haygood gave Naya Rivera a statement-making red carpet look for tonight’s SAG Awards: with dramatic and glamorous long waves, Rivera looked like a modern day Veronica Lake. Below please find the steps he took to create her sleek and classic look, using products from John Frieda.

 

Step 1 – Prep

 

  • Clyde applied Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Original Formula ($8.99 at drugstores) to Naya’s wet hair before blow-drying. “We wanted defined waves, and this serum blocks out frizz and gives you sleek results.”

 

Step 2 – Style

 

  • Next, Clyde used a curling iron with a 1 ½ inch barrel to begin curling hair section by section, pinning each curl with a duckbill clip and spraying Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Firm Hold Hairspray (5.99 at drugstores) to set.

 

 

Step 3 – Perfect

 

· Once the curls cooled, Clyde sprayed just a few spritzesFrizz-Ease Spiral Style Spray Gel ($5.99) for definition and added shine. “We also used this gel formula to sculpt the hair away from Naya’s face” so her romantic makeup would be more visible when she hit the red carpet.

 

 

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January 28, 2013

Fashion Inspiration: Black and White

Say what you will, but for me, nothing beats black and white as the perfect go-to fashion color combination. Dressed up or down, this classic pairing just always seems to work.

Here’s a photo I found of my beautiful friend, Miami model Marion Vijar on Facebook this morning. She is rocking this look and has even coordinated her iPhone cover! Thanks for the inspiration Marion! As always, you look fantastic:)

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Have a great week everyone!

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January 28, 2013

Lotion Lab’s Moisturizing Wipes is the Answer for Dry Skin

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It’s that time of year when the air is going to keep getting colder and drier.  Because of my super dry skin, I always carry lotion on me.  However, that often leads to greasy leaks and spills in my purse.  What better way to solve that than Global Beauty Care’s “Lotion Lab Norwegian Dry Skin Intensive Lotion Wipes.”   Each towelette is filled Moroccan Argan Oil, Vitamins A and E, Cocoa and She Butter to make your skin feel extra silky smooth.  Just one of these convenient towelettes has enough lotion to cover almost your whole body with its non-greasy formula.  It smoothes away dry, rough skin and leaves any dry and irritated skin feeling relieved, soft, and moisturized.  It is pH balanced and hypo-allergenic.  They are so convenient, so easy to use, and don’t come with a risk of lotion spilling in your bag.  They are fantastic, and I carry them with me all the time.  The dry winter air is no longer a problem in my life.

Lotion Lab Moisturizing Wipes are available in 3 formulas:

***Body Moisturizing Wipes with Moroccan Argan Oil are formulated for those with dry or rough skin. They contain Vitamin A and E, essential Fatty Acids and Proteins.

***Norwegian Dry Skin Intensive Lotion Wipes are formulated for those with severely dry skin and contains Glycerin, Dimethicone and Vitamin E.

***Body Moisturizing Wipes with Cocoa & Shea Butters and is formulated for dry skin and has a soft, delicate fragrance and is rich in antioxidents, emollients and Vitamin A and E.

Lotion Labs Moisturizing Wipes are available in drugstores nationwide and at Globalbeautycare.com and Drugstore.com.

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Guest post by Jenna Raheb

 
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January 27, 2013

Inspired by the upcoming Feature Film “Beautiful Creatures” Pür Minerals has created a Limited Edition Collection Palette, plus there’s also a chance to win a trip to Hollywood for two!

On February 14th, 2013 the Feature Film “Beautiful Creatures” opens in the theaters. I watched the trailer and it looks like a really good movie with supernatural and magical undertones, conflicts between the “good” and the bad”, adventure, special effects, and romance! See for yourself!! Here is the link to the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559547/

Now, the exciting part! Pür Minerals, a company well known for their Mineral line of cosmetics and treatment products that have healthy ingredients while offering great coverage with a natural radiant look on your skin, has created a fantastic Limited Edition Collection inspired by the Feature Film,”Beautiful Creatures”!!

Inspired by the Feature Film “Beautiful Creatures” Pür Minerals has created a Limited Edition Palette!

Personally, and as a makeup artist, I can only say that this is a “Fab” collection of colors! I couldn’t describe it better than Pür Minerals quote,” Whatever your mood, whim or occasion, claim your look with this supernatural collection from the Complexion Authority™. Pür Minerals newest makeup palette is equal parts of charming and dangerous. Embrace the light and dark beauty within eight otherworldly shadows, one sultry eyeliner and on luscious lip gloss.”

From a “Beauty Editor’s” point of view, I would put this collection in a “MUST HAVE” class!
The color choices are so workable and versatile! The Black Magic (Charcoal) eye pencil is the perfect finish for your eye, whatever look you are trying to achieve. You can apply a thin line and smudge it for the “charming” look or, a bold definition when you are in a “daring” mood! The Lust (Sheer Pink) lip gloss is the perfect color ! You can wear it alone for a soft “enchanting” look, or over a defined stronger lip color for your more “dramatic” moments. The shadows cover a full spectrum of possibilities! You’re only limited to your imagination with the “Beautiful Creatures” Collection”!

And there’s more !! Go to :http://www.Pür Minerals.com and find:
(quote)
• Beautiful Creatures inspired looks
• Games
• A chance to win a “TRIP FOR TWO TO HOLLYWOOD”
and:
You may also purchase your “Beautiful Creatures” Palette
(Remember this is a Limited Edition while supplies last, so don’t miss out.)

5-Stars for this “creatively inspired” Palette! Great job, Pür Minerals!!!

Pür Minerals ~ “Inspired by the Feature Film “Beautiful Creatures” Limited Edition Collection”
http://www.pürminerals.com

• Pür Minerals does not test its products on animals •

(quoted and/or paraphrased information in this article obtained from PR fact sheets (PürMinerals), and Beautiful Creatures link from www.imdb.com)

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