July 17, 2012

WAI Hope

WAI Hope Organic Skincare

 

Knowledge is power. We as a culture have become more aware of what we put into our bodies. We have become more conscious of reading labels and looking for pure ingredients. Reading labels is important not only in our foods, but in our cosmetics. “Everything placed on the skin is absorbed into the bloodstream in just 37 seconds.  It is vital that we use the best products made with organic, genuine ingredients to help our skin and overall well-being. Not just for ourselves, but for others that we care about.” Says WAI Hope Organic Skincare founder Vincene Parrinello.

 

A cancer survivor, with nurses training, Parrinello began creating a line of skincare products for herself and people like her whose skin changed after taking medications, having a serious illness or experiencing quite a bit of stress. All of these factors age the skin by damaging the chromosomal DNA telomeres and disrupt the cells ability to repair itself. These products are made with certified organic ingredients here in the USA manufactured in FDA compliant facilities.

 

The result is a cyclic skin care regime, for all skin types, where organic ingredients and holistic, authentic formulations can help transform your complexion or just help it look healthy and vibrant. The first part of the cycle begins with the skin care line offers resistance to damage from environmental factors such as UVA/UVB radiation and pollutants as well as free radicals, poor diet, medications, lack of sleep and improper exercise. Impurities are released from the skin with proper balanced cleansing. The skin’s appearance gets renewed by exfoliation and stimulating cell turnover, optimizing skin renewal. Cell damage is then repaired and offset by nourishing the skin with essential vital nutrients from genuine ingredients masterfully developed to replenish compromised skin. Skin is provided critical hydration to enable better resiliency and “rebound behavior” associated with more youthful complexions.

 

From an ex-scientist point of view, I love the process and ingredients that WAI Hope uses. The raw materials and ingredients are protected and” cleaned” with a special oxygenation process that kills all microbes and microorganisms while enhancing the natural antioxidant properties of the actual ingredients. Ingredients include blend of organic melons that stimulate collagen and elastin, cactus extracts which help trap moisture and release oxygen, and rare Red Fijian Seaweed which has clinical findings that it possesses anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

 
I have seriously started looking at labels on everything! We are exposed to enough environmental toxins and radicals…..putting more in or on your body doesn’t make sense! Finding organic and holistic products that renew repair and protect skin……well worth a try! I am loving them!

 

For more information on WAI Hope see www.waihope.com

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July 16, 2012

Here’s a Great Summer Deal from KERANIQUE™ Hair Care !

Is your hair lacking the volume you desire? Have you noticed your hair is thinning?

KERANIQUE™ Hair Care


Well you may want to consider trying KERANIQUE™ Hair Care! KERANIQUE™ is the “go to” hair product for fuller and thicker looking hair!

With this special that is going on until the end of July, it’s your perfect opportunity to save $10.00 off your $50.00 purchase of Keranique!

All you have to do is “LIKE” the KERANIQUE Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/Keranique/app_213173445359798
Become a “Fan” and you’ll receive your coupon code for the $10.00 savings!

I’ve heard so many good comments about KERANIQUE™, I’m going to give it a try!! How about you?

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July 12, 2012

Anti-aging secrets you want to know…

Here are five anti-aging secrets to help you to decrease lines wrinkles and crow’s feet this summer and from now on:

IPL Laser

If your skin is in bad condition, learn more about IPL laser and be on your way to a brighter complexion. This non-surgical procedure can successfully treat acne, rosacea, sun-damage, fine lines and wrinkles, broken capillaries, age spots, blemishes, birthmarks and port wine stains and can reduce the signs of ageing.

Exfoliation

Dull, dry skin can make you look older than you are, so why not exfoliate on a regular basis? Simply rub a quality exfoliating cream over your body and wash off with lukewarm water. The small abrasives will unblock your pores and should increase your circulation – leaving you with a beautiful glow. If your complexion’s in need of a little extra TLC, you could also book a chemical peel as this polishes the top layer of skin.

Moisturize

There are many ways to look glamorous throughout 2012, but the right moisturizer can make a real difference. Find out what skin type you have from a dermatologist and ask them to recommend a decent age-busting product. There are many creams on the market, but if you know what you need it’ll make shopping easier.

Wear the right foundation

A decent foundation can hide a number of sins, so it’s essential to buy quality beauty products. Test each cream on the back of your hand to see if it matches your skin tone – before making a purchase. If you’ve got frown lines or creases, opt of a cream blusher rather than a powder as it’s less likely to settle in the ridges of your face.

Add radiance

To achieve a fresh, ‘I haven’t done a day’s work in my life’ glow, opt for a peachy blusher. Apply sparingly to your cheekbones in a natural light and use a quality makeup brush to blend the product correctly. Less is definitely more here, so don’t plaster it all over your face. If you’re on the go and have forgotten your makeup bag, rub your cheeks to stimulate blood flow and hey presto – you should look fabulous in no time.

Look great for your age and feel wonderful this summer – you know you are worth it!

(Guest post by: Isabella Franklin)

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July 12, 2012

Have you checked this out? – Summer Style with Celebrity Hairstylist Dean Banowetz

https://itsaglamthing.com/video/summer-style

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July 10, 2012

The WAI Hope™ Organic Skincare



www.waihopeorganicskin.com

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT COMING SOON!

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July 9, 2012

Turn up the Volume

Many women notice that when they get older their hair tends to thin out and cause balding.  Balding is not only caused by age, it can be caused by having had cancer, constant pulling of the hair and even childbirth.  As a hairstylist I get asked the question “How can I make my hair grow”?  Even though I don’t have the answer for making hair grow naturally, I can make you look like your hair grew in.

Evolve Volumizer has made many women across the United States regain their confidence in their appearances.  Evolve comes in a large supply of colors and textures, to give you a customized look. Once your color and texture have been selected and ordered ,the certified stylist can place Evolve wherever it needs to be on the scalp and then start the process off applying it to your own hair. Once Evolve has been attached and put in place, the stylist then can pull your own hair through little holes on the piece to blend the hairpiece with your hair to make it look more natural. It is made with 100% human hair so once it’s in place, Evolve then can be washed and styled like you would everyday.

I always feel sorry for women who don’t have the hair they want, but now there is hope.  Check out www.evolvinghair.com and see for yourself just what Evolve Volumizer can do for you.

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July 9, 2012

NEW Travel Mini Pellet Lotions by JourneysMother are a unique and innovative “on the go” lotion for pampering your skin !

I am always so in awe of the creative products that I am able to try and then share with you wonderful readers!

JourneysMother’s Travel Mini Pellet Lotions are truly the most unrivaled presentation of a lotion that I have experienced, and I know they’ll get your attention! Take a look below:

Travel Mini Pellets by Journeys Mother

These Mini Pellets are actually body lotions that are made of (Quote)”all natural, organic and food grade ingredients!” They are Artisanal lotion pellets which means that their purpose is to melt with “your body temperature.”

Can you believe it… (Quote)“Since there is no liquid in these Mini Pellets,the only way they could be turned into a liquid is if you’d heat them to 180F!” This means you don’t have to worry about them melting in warm sunny weather.

So not only are they portable, tiny (about the size of an M & M), but they can go everywhere with you. Just place a pellet in your hand and start massaging the pellet into your skin as it melts into an aromatic light weight moisturizing lotion. There will be no more worries about dry skin, messy applications with tubes, bottles, or containers, and you won’t have a greasy sensation after using them! You really have to experience these Mini Pellets and share them with the whole family! By the way, the JourneysMother product shelf life is over two years!

(Quote) There are no chemical preservatives, alcohols, artificial or synthetic fragrance, over processed oil or butters, or water-which can cause bacteria! These products are naturally preserved with Grapeseed Oil and Vitamin E. Only organic hand filtered beeswax is used in each product!

The price of these “Trademarked and patent pending Mini Pellets” is $8.00, and can be purchased exclusively at select WHOLE FOOD MARKETS and on the JourneysMother website : www.journeysmother.com

I have been using the Mango Coconut Lime scent which is very nice. You may also choose from Cocoa Honey Nut, Cocoa Lavender Vanilla, and Rosewood Geranium Shea. This gentle product can be used from head to toe (including your face) for soft moisturized skin, and don’t forget your elbows! Keep that “flyaway” hair tamed with the Mini Pellets, and even”soothe baby bumps”, too.

Also available are Lotion Heart Pellets that sell for $10.00. (Quote) “One creamy heart pellet a day keeps the dryness away.”

You’ll really enjoy the website where your can find out more about JourneysMother, other amazing products and services that are available , benefits of the various oils, and have the option to customize the scent of your product.

JourneysMother gets a 5 star review for their elegance of simplicity in creating such special products to keep skin naturally soft, smooth, and moisturized!

(Quotes and product information from fact sheets and website)

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July 6, 2012

Book Signing tomorrow in New York with Editor in Chief of Seventeen Magazine ~ Ann Shoket and Shay Mitchell – Star of ABC’s Family Hit – Pretty Little Liars & Seventeen Magazine’s August Cover Girl!

Tomorrow
11:30 a.m. at:
Barnes & Noble
Union Square, New York City
33 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003

Shay Mitchell, Star of the ABC’s Family Hit, Pretty Little Liars and Seventeen Magazine’s August Cover Girl will be appearing at Barnes and Noble to sign copies of the magazine.

Along with Shay, Seventeen Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Ann Shoket will be signing copies of the newly published book, Seventeen’s Ultimate Guide to Beauty!

Editor in Chief of Seventeen Magazine ~ Ann Shoket

In addition to the book and magazine signings Shay will host a special taping of Seventeen’s Beauty Smarties Showdown Season Finale!!

For more on Seventeen’s popular YouTube show Beauty Smarties Showdown, visit: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9483566118374880

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS FUN FILLED AFTERNOON!
SATURDAY-JULY 7TH AT 11:30 a.m :
BARNES AND NOBLE
Union Square, New York City
33 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003

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July 6, 2012

Lilliana shares tips with me & our It’s a Glam Thing fans…


(Lilliana Vazquez, The Cheap Chica)

To be a fashionista on a budget is not easy! Is it even possible to “look chic for cheap”? It isn’t easy, but when you are blessed to have friends with insider knowledge to the fashion world it makes it much easier! Even people who don’t have friends with that knowledge are able to gain insight from style expert and the founder and editor-in-chief of an online fashion resource, The CheapChica’s Guide to Style Lilliana Vazquez.

A fashionista herself, working at W Magazine provided Lilliana with an insider’s knowledge of the fashion world. Inspired by the designers she met and worked with, she launched Applestar, a youthful and hip line of accessories, belts, and handbags. Within a year the collection was picked up by high-end boutiques such as Neiman Marcus Cusp and Nordstroms, establishing her as an up-and-coming designer and launching her as a fashion industry.

In addition to her fashion line, her ability to provide informative, accessible and relatable fashion commentary, has branded her a style expert with more than 250 appearances on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Bravo and The Style Network. Lilliana serves as a regular contributor to the Emmy nominated Nate Berkus Show and TBS’ Movie and a Makeover where she shares her frugally fashionable point of view with audiences nationally. She is currently a lifestyle correspondent for New York LIVE on NBC New York, where she covers everything fashion and is a fixture on the red carpet.

The CheapChica’s Guide to Style reaches a national audience of more than 250,000 women each month and is considered the authority for “looking chic for cheap”. It was a pleasure to meet with Lilliana and have her share her summer favorites with It’s a Glam Thing.

For more on Lilliana, you can follow her on twitter @cheapchicas as well as Facebook at the CheapChica’s Guide to Style and see her at www.lillianavazquez.com and www.cheapchicas.com

Watch as Lilliana Vazquez, the Cheap Chica shares her “fave” summertime tips & product picks with us:

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July 4, 2012

Ditch The Frizz, Love the Shine

One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to my hair is frizz. No doubt about that. I have natural curls and it seems no matter how much hairspray I put in it or any other hair product, it still looks like it came out of the 80s. It wasn’t until recently that I just wanted to give up on ever getting rid of my frizz. When I first used Brazillian Blowout’s Acai Smoothing Serum I couldn’t believe my eyes. While my hair was still wet and before I put any product in it such as hairspray or gel, I smoothed the smoothing serum through from roots to ends. Then I combed my hair with a wide toothed comb to make sure it was fully saturated.

Being a hairdresser, I wanted to test the product just by itself so I could see what it does. I let my hair dry natural, without any hairspray or gel and didn’t even diffuse my hair. After it dried I used the Brazillian Blowout shine mist to give it shine and it looked like I had spent alot of time doing my hair.

So if you have frizz and you can’t seem to get rid of try Brazillian Blowout’s finishing acai smoothing serum and shine mist and get rid of the frizz.

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