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January 30, 2020
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January 30, 2020
There’s nothing like a good nude lipstick
Just this past week, Katie Holmes, Tove Lo and Wendy Williams were spotted wearing clean and cruelty-free nude lipstick from the CTZN Cosmetics Nudiversal Lip Duo.
Last night, Award winning, American actress, producer and director Katie Holmes attended the Thelma & Louise” Women In Motion screening wearing CTZN Cosmetics Nudiversal Lip Duo (in shade DC) . Her makeup artist, Gregg Brockton, used the rich pink lipstick and gloss to create Katies’s simple, blushing look to compliment and counterbalance her monochromatic, Carolina Herrera jumpsuit.
At this year’s Grammy Awards show, Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo (nominated for Best Music Video) graced the Grammy red carpet wearing CTZN Cosmetics Nudiversal Lip Duo (in shade Capri) and the LIPSTROKE Pencil (in shade Deux). Her makeup artist, Colby Smith, used the clean and cruelty-free beauty brand to create Tove’s soft, peachy glam to compliment her vintage Vivienne Westwood and Agent Provocateur ensemble.
On yesterday’s episode of the Wendy WIlliams Show, Wendy asked the audience “How you doin’?” while wearing the CTZN Cosmetics Nudiversal Lip Duo (in shade Fez). Wendy’s makeup artist Merrell Hollis shared in his Instagram stories that “these are phenomenal, they come in everyone’s nude. There’s not one person on this planet that they don’t make the nude for. – The reason why I love this is it comes with a lipstick, that is not drying and a gloss in the exact same colour. These are CTZN Cosmetics and they are ah-mazing.”
January 30, 2020
Cotton Halo is the Bomb
by Lisa Gal
Cotton Halo bath bombs are an explosion of fragrance, color, moisturizing oils, and soothing salts. Unlike many mass produced bath bombs, Cotton Halo bath bombs are made in the U.S.A. in Cotton Plant, Arkansas using quality ingredients. Founder Sheila Banks created the bath bombs as a way to heal and honor the memory of a family member that left them way too soon. They found that in the midst of their grief and loss, making bath bombs helped to heal their hearts. Soon what began as gifts for family and friends turned into a larger demand for the products and Cotton Halo was born. We are thrilled to include these luxurious bath bombs in our Hollywood Swag Bags honoring Oscar Weekend. To purchase your own bath bombs, please visit the Cotton Halo Company.
January 29, 2020
Piggy Paint is a safe non-toxic nail polish for kids
Piggy Paint is a safe, non-toxic nail polish that puts a rainbow of colors at the fingertips while giving parents the peace-of-mind they need. Perfect for a girls’ night for mommy and kids!! This advanced water-based formula delivers all the thrills of a “big girl” mani-pedi without the harsh solvents and their dizzying fumes. Plus, it’s non-flammable, hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, vegan, and proudly made in the U.S.A.
The brand was developed by Melanie Hurley, a mom of two manicure-loving daughters who hated the thought of so many chemicals in contact with their fingers. The result is a candy store selection of hues ranging from flowery pastels to playful brights, all made from natural ingredients. Special effects include shimmer, glow-in-the-dark, and there are even new, deliciously scented formulas.
Today, Piggy Paint comes in more than 40 fun and whimsically named individual shades and multiple gift box assortments, all available on Amazon and piggypaint.com. Prices range from $7.99 for a .5 oz bottle to $22.50 (gift set). In addition, Hurley has just debuted a special collection in selected Target stores, with .33 oz bottles on offer for just $4.99 each and special boxed four mini-polish collections for $7.99.
We love Piggy Paint! “As Natural As Mud”
January 29, 2020
La Vie Boheme: A Visual Take on Leather Handbags
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Leather handbags maintain a reputation for being sturdy and stylish at the same time. In this era, the real feeling of a bohemian lifestyle is coveted by different generations. What better way to live that lifestyle than by purchasing leather handbags? Whether people are going to work or having a night out in the bustling city, bags made from authentic leather make a solid statement of professionalism and style.
The numerous yet exclusive designs of leather bags cater to different people. Finding one’s uniqueness through signature styles and functionality of a handbag and purse now comes easy. The extensive range includes fringes and tassels hanging in the exterior of a bag, embroidery expertly inlaid on the material, fabrics from different parts of the world combined to make exotic patterns, and durable hand-tooled leather. Every piece stands out, creating a one-of-a-kind leather bag for every person in the world.
How are leather handbags made?
Experts ethically produce these items to provide eco-friendly and beautifully made handbags and purses. Sustainability is another aim for these products, and thus, they are made durable to endure years of use in any environment. All leathers are a bi-product of the food industry, meaning the material is not made out of cruelty. These are carefully hand-dyed and fashioned through artisan practices. Chemicals are not used when making leather products. The vegetable tanning on the product is thanks to natural substances that bring out the warm qualities of leather. The craftsmanship stays loyal in its promise of zero cruelty and maximum style and function.
How long do leather handbags last?
With that said, no other material can withstand the passage of time, unlike leather. The quality of the material usually lasts more than five years. It remains fashionable and durable even in the years to come. The high-quality material also helps in saving money. Instead of purchasing a bag that can easily break every year, investing in leather handbags will lessen expenses because it can outlast any material. Even when placed in storage, leather is resistant to dry abrasion and collective specks of dust. The longevity of the material means less waste in the long run.
Some leathers have different properties depending on the type of skin produced. These handbags usually retain their quality when adequately maintained; they hardly wear off in comparison to the popular synthetic leather handbags. Another remarkable aspect is its flexibility. When bringing along heavy items, wear and tear rarely occurs. Leather handbags become softer and welcome more room for essential things after long use. The texture of the material also becomes smooth after a time, making it easier to wipe off the water when caught in a sudden downpour. Its resistance to dirt is noteworthy as well since leather does not attract bugs, nor does it become a house for mold. Handbags made from leather create an environment where bacteria cannot thrive.
A leather handbag can easily be matched with the outfit of the day. On regular days such as going to the grocery store, it still gives that chic look, or perhaps you can pair it with trendy loafers for a night out.
January 29, 2020
How Sports Chiropractic Treatments Facilitate An Active Lifestyle
It is essential to be active to stay healthy. But at times staying active is not possible if you experience pain while performing an activity. Sports chiropractors can help you increase your stamina and mobility. It also helps to recover from the pain and improve your performance. You can avoid medications that have various side-effects. Chiropractic treatments can be a supplement for an active life that you did not know you needed. Read on to understand how sports chiropractic treatment facilitates an active life.
Improves Performance
Everyone strives to become the best version of themselves. It can be in giving the best shot at your exercise regimen or at the gym. One way to achieve that personal best is by setting wellness goals as that helps to measure your success. But to reach the goal is not easy as most times the body does not support you. That is where routine chiropractic care can help; it can provide relief from pain, reduce the recovery time needed after workouts, reduce muscle soreness after exercise sessions, improve muscle flexibility, increase performance and boost the overall immune system. You can reach your personal best under chiropractic care.
Keep the Body Healthy
The spinal column consists of discs, joints, nerves, and 24 vertebrae. It protects the spinal cord and also helps the body to move, bend and twist. Due to the daily wear and tear the discs can get ruptured, the spinal columns get misaligned and the nerves can get compressed causing pains, aches or general discomfort in the body. It also impacts the nerve communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Even a healthy person whose spine is aligned and the nervous system is functioning optimally puts a lot of pressure on the tissues, joints, ligaments, and tendons during exercise. Chiropractic care ensures that these crucial components are in good shape and you can continue with your regular exercise and stay fit.
Prevent Pain from Intruding your Routine
If your fitness routine is interrupted due to pain or injuries, a chiropractor should be the first person to consult. Chiropractic care offers much more than simple pain relief. It is a natural and holistic approach to get relief from back, neck, knee, ankle and foot pain. It also helps to relieve pain from the shoulder, wrist, arm, sciatic nerve, headaches, migraines, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Since it is all-natural you can avoid medications for pain but still be able to alleviate the symptoms. Apart from offering a holistic solution to pain relief, it is also useful to recover from injuries. With chiropractic care, there is nothing that can limit you from being active.
Chiropractors for the Latest Athletic Trends
To keep the body active there are many athletic trends. While these routines can help you look great but can potentially damage your body. Let’s take a look at some of the athletic trends, how they cause injury and the different remedies offered by chiropractors.
Spin class
It is an intense cardio workout that can help in toning thighs and reducing the extra weight in the body. Many people in a bid to reduce those extra pounds quickly overexert themselves which can lead to injuries to the knees and quadriceps.
Solution: If all that spinning has caused some injuries or wear and tear to your body a chiropractor can help you. Many different techniques can be used to help you recover and experts from https://www.alignmeridian.com/ suggest massage therapy to relax your muscles. In the case of overexertion, massage therapy relieves stress and also improves the mobility of the joints.
CrossFit
It is a high-intensity, high-impact exercise regimen that saps a lot of energy from the body. Since the regimen is so demanding it can cause wear and tear on tissue and joints, results in tennis elbow, knee pain, stiff necks or shoulder spasms.
Solution: CrossFit takes a huge toll on your body and a chiropractor has various treatment techniques to bring relief from those muscle aches. Since the exercise routine can cause spinal misalignment due to the vigorous exercises a spinal adjustment may be required. To reduce the stress on the muscles and to promote healing Electric Simulation, the instrument-assisted technique is adopted. The soft tissues are mobilized using the instrument-assisted, Soft Tissue Mobilization technique.
Orange Theory
This is a high-intensity cardio training that is usually done for an hour. The Orange Theory routine should be done after proper stretching of the hamstrings and the pectoral muscles. But most often, people jump in without that and hence there is a high risk of injuries to the joints and tissues.
Solution: To reduce pain, relax the muscles, reduce inflammation and to soothe the muscles your chiropractor may use Electric Stimulation, E-stim technique. Additionally, proper stretching techniques will be taught to prevent injury and soreness after workouts.
Zumba
This dance fitness program needs a lot of twisting and bending of the spine and the knees. When not done properly, it can result in knee, ankle or hip injuries. There is also soreness in the lower back and shoulders after the workout.
Solution: A spinal adjustment may be recommended due to the twisting and bending of the spine. That can help in reducing pain, relieve pressure on nerves and also improves the range of motion. Other instrument-assisted techniques can be used to increase blood flow and to reduce the soreness.
Yoga
It is a low-intensity exercise and is known for its healing powers. Improper form can lead to sprain, pull, and tear of muscles. It can also cause back and neck pain.
Solution: Ultrasound therapy is used to treat sprains and strains to reduce pain and decrease inflammation. Massage therapy may also be included to relax the muscles.
If you have pains and aches after workouts, you have something in common with the best athletes. They also suffer from back, neck or joint pains, while some have chosen medications, many have opted for natural preventive care. Best athletes like Micheal Jordan, Dan O’Brien, Lance Armstrong, Tom Brady, Muhammed Ali, and Barry Bonds have used Chiropractic treatments to help them in sport. Now you know what to do if you suffer from post-workout blues!
January 29, 2020
The Hottest New Trend in Core Training!
by Lisa Gal
The Bender Method of core training utilizes the Bender Ball developed by master trainer Leslee Bender. This unique workout incorporates Leslee Bender’s Selective Stabilization™ method to bring you the best possible results by cranks up the intensity and targeting the muscles you want from all sides. More effective than regular crunches the bender ball works your upper abs, the sides and those hard to reach lower abs. The added benefits of ease and quick results make this revolutionary system attractive to all fitness trainers. We are thrilled to include the Bender Ball in our Hollywood Swag Bags being given to the nominees honoring Oscar weekend next month.
January 28, 2020
Modified Yoga for Pain, an Alternative to Prescription Drugs
by Lisa Gal
Chronic pain affects 100 million Americans, and yoga can be a long-term viable alternative to addictive prescription drugs, according to author Samantha Parker. Enter “Yoga for Chronic Pain WTF?.” Parker takes Yoga and breaks it down to show you how to do it safely, practically and efficiently so you can take control of your pain and take back your life. You might ask, what are her qualifications? She is a certified yoga therapist, with a B.S. in Sports and Exercise Science and over 6,000 hours teaching yoga to thousands of people who is on her way to a Master’s in kinesiology, so I’d take her advice. After all, what have you got to lose but chronic pain. We are sure the nominees who will receive her book in our Hollywood Swag Bags honoring Oscar weekend are going to love this book. Click here to find out more.
January 28, 2020
Nutrient Dense Snacks That Pack a Punch
by Lisa Gal
These days so many people, including myself, have special diets or are following a gluten-free lifestyle and let me tell you, the snacks are limited. Not only that, but are usually either tasteless or seem to have no nutrient value. Magu Foods protein balls are not only nutrient dense, but flavor-packed as well. These organic, vegan, plant-based, dairy free, non-GMO superfood snacks are a perfect pre or post workout treat too. With ingredients like raw cacao, goji berries, hazelnuts, and tart cherries you will have better energy and focus, maintain blood pressure, hydration, muscle recovery, nerve impulses, digestion, heart rate, and pH balance to name a few. We are thrilled to offer this new snacking obsession in our Hollywood Swag Bags being given to the nominees in honor of Oscar weekend. Get yours today by visiting Magu Foods.
January 27, 2020
GET THE LOOK: PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS
Celebrity Hairstylist, Harry Josh, worked with Priyanka Chopra Jonas for last night’s red carpet.
Here is how to get the look…
Photo: @harryjoshhair
HARRY’S INSPIRATION: “Priyanka’s dress had old school Bob Mackie and Cher vibes, so I wanted to play off of that. Luxurious, long, sleek hair was an important part of getting the look right.”
STEP 1: To start, Harry prepped Priyanka’s wet hair with the Goldwell Kerasilk Style Forming Shape Spray to protect against damage from hot tools.
STEP 2: Next, Harry applied the Goldwell Kerasilk Style Smoothing Sleek Spray to smooth and control flyaways before straightening Priyanka’s hair with his Harry Josh Pro Tools Ceramic Flat Iron.
STEP 3: Then, Harry applied 10 rows of Great Lengths GL Tapes Tape-in Hair Extensions for the perfect amount of added length, starting at the nape of the neck and working his way up. This allowed for the extensions to blend seamlessly with Priyanka’s natural hair.
STEP 4: Once all of the 22-inch extensions were applied and in place, Harry went over the pieces with the flat iron.
STEP 5: To finish, Harry sprayed Goldwell Kerasilk Style Accentuating Finishing Creme all over to keep the style in place for the night.
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