January 27, 2020

RECREATE ARIANA GRANDE’S GRAMMY AWARDS LOOK WITH HAIRDO

Ariana Grande made an epic comeback at last night’s Grammy Awards and so did her iconic high pony.

Get Ariana’s look easily & affordably at home  using the  18” Simply Straight Pony by hairdo $62  extensions.com

Recreate Ariana’s thick, natural looking pony in a snap. Measuring 18″ long, this wrap-around piece instantly adds length, verve and volume to your ponytail. Flat iron it stick-straight or add wavy texture for a red-carpet approved hairstyle for any occasion.

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January 27, 2020

4 Reasons Why It Is Economical to Rent Appliances

As the world marches towards globalization, the need to travel has increased rapidly. No matter what the reasons are for travelling outside the country, a clean and furnished home to welcome you is always a breath of fresh air. Today, many people think about renting properties, gadgets, clothing, and even home appliances. Let us take a look at some good reasons to rent appliances.

When Should You Rent Appliances?

Travelling for Business

If your occupation requires you to travel a lot and the company requires you to stay in the area for a week or two, it’s economical to rent appliances rather than looking for services that you might need. Laundry is a good example; instead of paying the cost for laundry services, you can just rent a washing machine.

Temporary Relocation

Some jobs would also require you to relocate to a country for a minimum of a year. In the hotel industry, for instance, a general manager will transfer to another hotel branch after a year. It’s understood that relocating is a tedious process, so renting appliances and furniture could lessen the burden.

If you’re a student who plans to study or intern for a job away from home, renting appliances and furniture is also economical for you.

Economic Reasons to Rent Appliances

Less Financial Burden 

Buying appliances and furniture comes with a price. Aside from being expensive, moving the appliances from one place to another also comes with a painful price. Many people choose to rent appliances because it is cost-effective. The money you save from buying and transporting the appliances can be used for other essential expenses.

Also, when you buy an appliance without thinking or weighing the pros and cons, you end up regretting it and selling the appliance.

Less Clutter

When you decide to rent appliances, you borrow only the appliances that you need. Sometimes we tend to overbuy stuff, and we end up not using it. These unnecessary purchases will pile up in your apartment and become clutter. An extra space where you can read a book or relax after a busy day is not a luxury.

Environment-Friendly

The manufacturing of most household appliances uses up many natural resources. Much iteration from the production may even build a landfill. Renting appliances is one of the sustainable ways we can protect the environment.

Convenient

When your job requires you to relocate often than usual, rented appliances are easier to return. Most appliance renting companies have their website where you can request the appliances for return and pick up.

Also, when you have moved to a new location, you can always look for new appliances to be rented, and renting companies can quickly deliver them at your doorsteps.

When the appliances you have rented are defective, it’s also easy to contact the supplier to have them check the appliances or replace them.

The sharing of resources has increased exponentially across the world. Today, people choose to have good experiences rather than ownership. Renting appliances gives people access to all of the useful appliances without buying. Times have changed, and people are turning towards minimalist living. People are wiser about the things that buy; think about ways on how you can spend less without compromising a comfortable way of life.

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January 27, 2020

Modern Sustainable Luxury from Vancouver

by Lisa Gal

Located in The Armoury District in Vancouver SwitzerCultCreative is where you will find these exquisite glass pieces. The Armoury District is the newest design district which is home to designers, decor & furniture showrooms, galleries + fine food purveyors. Valued at over $300 each these bowls are called the Supernatural Bowl and were created by Jaan Andres Glass Design. We are thrilled to be including them in our Hollywood Swag Bags honoring Oscar weeekend. SwitzerCultCreative is proud to present home furnishings which are authentic in nature in both their originality and provenance and they place the utmost importance on knowing every detail of the products they promote. For more information about their showroom and designers please click here.

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January 26, 2020

Get Infuzed, Refresh the Mind and Body

by Lisa Gal

You can get CBD in various forms including topical lotions, capsules, gummies, cookies, lollipops, and even drinks like coffee, beer and now sparkling water! Infuzed Brands includes something called Broad spectrum hemp extracts. According to ReliveEveryday.com “they are very similar to full spectrum extracts except they typically have the THC molecule removed. This is an excellent fit for people who can benefit from CBD but have to take drug tests or cannot use full spectrum products for other reasons.” Their mission, simple, to provide you with energy, relief, restoration, and balance using the healing power of plants. Get happy. Get well. Get better. Get Infuzed. We are thrilled to include them in our Hollywood Swag Bags honoring Oscar weekend.

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January 25, 2020

New Anti-aging & Brightening Serum from Vitabrid C12 At A Major Discount

Try an anti-aging & brightening serum from Seoul for just $9.90 (Regularly $62)!

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Vitabrid C12 is ringing in the new year with a major discount on their latest product launch from Seoul.

Vitabrid C¹²’s Dual Drop Serum is 84% off its normal retail price! Regularly $62, the full-size bottle can be purchased for just $9.90 using the code “ALLURE20” at checkout at Vitabrid.com through March 31, 2020. Featured in the January 2020 Allure Beauty Box, the brand is celebrating its debut in the subscription box with this exclusive offer, hoping to let customers to try its revolutionary vitamin C serum. Vitabrid C12 is confident that customers will experience first-hand the efficacy of their products once they try their cutting-edge skincare.

The Vitabrid C12 Dual Drop Serum is a daily solution delivering the anti-aging benefits of Vitabrid CG (a proprietary form of active and stabilized Vitamin C) combined with peptides (Peptibrid®) for strong antioxidant and skin brightening benefits. As an evolution of their Dual Serum formulation (improved stability, formulation, usability), it helps to reduce signs of aging from the inside out through increased collagen production, brighten the skin, and provide deep hydration to improve dryness and overall skin complexion. Unlike other anti-aging serums, its formulation is non-sticky and lightweight.

The serum features a patented DPES (Drug Permeation Enhancement System) technology. This improves the stability of peptides, maximizing permeation efficiency and maintaining long-lasting effects. This deep permeation of the active ingredients—Vitamin C and peptides—stimulate cells to boost collagen synthesis deep from within. The result? A smoothing effect on fine lines and wrinkles that starts from the inside, out.

Main Features

  • Skin Brightening: Vitamin C, a powerful brightening ingredient with antioxidant benefits, inhibits melanin production for a perfectly bright and even complexion.
  • Skin Rejuvenation and Anti-Aging: Vitamin C and Peptide Complex promotes collagen production in the skin, helping maintain vibrant and firm skin texture.
  • Strong Anti-Oxidation Benefit: Vitamin C makes skin healthy and radiant by scavenging the damaging effects of free radicals due to UV exposure, stress and pollution, helping prevent and repair visible signs of aging.

Key Ingredients

  • Vitabrid CG (Active & stabilized Vitamin C) – ascorbic acid, zinc oxide, glyceryl monostearate – Provides a stabilized and highly effective form of powerful Vitamin C that is continuously released into the deepest layers of the skin for over 12 hours. This proprietary form of Vitamin C is delivered in between layers of zinc oxide, a skin-friendly mineral, resulting in Vitabrid CG.
  • Peptibrid® – Provides skin regeneration and an antioxidant effect, heals damaged skin
  • Peptide Complex* – Promotes proliferation of fibroblasts to relieve wrinkles
  • Plant Stem Cell Complex* – Helps increase skin regeneration and an antioxidant effect, maintains elasticity and firmness, holds moisture
  • Glutathione, Resveratrol – Suppresses skin aging caused by active oxygen, promotes skin activation, and gives excellent help to skin’s antioxidant effect
  • Hyaluronic Acid Triple Complex* – Delivers a high moisture content that fills dry skin from the inside out to keep it moisturized

Directions

  • Apply an appropriate amount to the face and neck. Gently tap into the skin until it is well absorbed. Tip: Gently apply an appropriate amount from the inside to the outside of the face. Use twice a day after applying a toner.

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*Peptide Complex: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

*Plant Stem Cell Complex: Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract

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January 25, 2020

Valentine’s Day & Honestly Margo’s Goddess Collection.

Valentine’s Day will be here in just a few short weeks. Now is a good time to introduce you to the new launch of Honestly Margo’s Goddess Collection.

This combination of all-natural body care essentials includes a multi-purpose hair and body mist, an illuminating body lotion and a creamy whipped body soap. The Goddess fragrance is fresh and alluring, combining floral and citrusy notes with musky undertones.

The Goddess collection was created for women to enjoy whether they are running errands, headed to work, or primping for Valentines Date Date Night. And all items are under $20 from www.honestlymargo.com.

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January 25, 2020

Conquer and Thrive with Kerrie

by Lisa Gal

According to the Association for Physiological Science “Self-affirmation has been shown to have powerful effects – research suggests that it can minimize the anxiety, stress, and defensiveness associated with threats to our sense of self while keeping us open to the idea that there is room for improvement”. Author Kerrie Denton has compiled 69 pages of powerful affirmations in her handy pocket sized book titled “My Secret is Your Secret: Fight Style” that will motivate, inspire and help you to achieve success no matter what your goal is. Change negative attitudes and behaviors that have developed through poor word choices and undermining self-talk by checking out her book. We are thrilled to include them in our Hollywood Swag Bags being given to the nominees honoring Oscar weekend.

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January 24, 2020

Help Save the Animals with ForCandles

by Lisa Gal

The wildfires in Australia are having a devastating effect on the wildlife and charities are jumping to respond to the plight of those animals. But long before these fires began ForCandles had created the Australian Native Animal Collection to educate people about the animals whose habitat is under threat, or who are themselves endangered. The fragrance of each candle in the collection is inspired by the mixed flora of each animal’s habitat. Proceeds from the sale of candles in this collection will go towards the conservation and protection of endangered Australian native animals. We are thrilled to include ForCandles in our Hollywood Swag Bags honoring Oscar weekend!

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January 24, 2020

Five Reasons to Give a Sunrise Engagement Photo Shoot a Shot

An engagement photo shoot is one of the most iconic ways to celebrate the start of forever. It offers you an opportunity to acquaint yourself with your wedding photographer before the big day and vice versa. But should you do it during sunset or sunrise? Most people prefer a walk in the sunset. While there’s no denying that sunset shoots yield mesmerizing photographs, there are some pretty good reasons to consider a sunrise engagement shoot, as described in this article.  

  • You Can Have Your Engagement Shoot Exactly Where You’ve Always Envisioned it

Are you more of a night owl than an early bird? Well, you’re not alone! Most people would trade the world for one or two extra hours of sleep every morning. This is what makes sunrise engagement shoots such a good idea. The fact that most of the city is still in deep slumber and that most places are almost empty during the morning hours allows you to have your shoot exactly where you’ve always envisioned it. This is especially advantageous in highly urbanized cities like Atlanta and Austin, where people are always out during sunset.  

  • A Longer Golden Hour

The golden hour in photography refers to that time of the day when the sun is sitting low in the sky, and it’s usually during sunrise and sunset. This means you can get photos during sunset, which are as stunning as the ones you get during sunrise. 

However, the light changes quickly during sunset’s golden hour, and you have to rush the photo shoot session so you can get all the photographs you want before it gets dark. With a sunrise shoot, on the other hand, it’s the opposite. Although the sun’s position changes, you get more and more light giving you the time to pose for perfect photos at your own pace.

  • Clearer and Stunning Engagement Photographs

Mornings are beautiful — the atmosphere is often quiet and crisp, and the rising sun turns everything into shades of mesmerizing orange. But other than that, this is the time to catch Mother Nature in her best form. With less smoke and pollution in the atmosphere, the air is usually clean and free of haze, and as a result, you can be guaranteed of sharper and beautiful images.  However, this is not to say that sunset photographs aren’t stunning. With a skilled wedding photographer, you can expect clear and amazing pictures regardless of the time.  

  • You Can Catch the Morning Fog

Low morning fog or mist tends to add a magical and irresistible touch to photos. It especially adds a wonderfully moody element to photographs if the light rays from the morning sun are peeking through it. 

But it can be tough to catch the morning fog as the sun tends to burn through it pretty quickly. Starting your shoot during the first few minutes of sunrise gives your wedding photographer a higher chance to capture this breathtaking phenomenon. 

  • Lastly, a Chance For a Breakfast Date

When was the last time you and your partner had a breakfast date? It must probably be a long time ago, as most times, mornings get you sleeping in. Also, if you’ve ever had such dates, chances are they were indoors. After an engagement at sunrise, you and your significant other can pass by your favorite restaurant for a breakfast date. 

An engagement session at sunrise might not tickle your fancy if you hate saying goodbye to your bed. But as you’ve seen above, it comes with some pretty exciting perks. Moreover, you can always tell your wedding photographer you want a sunset shoot later, for comparison. 

 

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January 23, 2020

bareMinerals New Limited Edition Collection

bareMinerals NEW Limited Edition Collection launched TODAY!!

bare Minerals launched their NEW Limited-Edition Beauty of Nature Collection just this morning! The collection features a mix of fan-favorite formulas as well as limited-edition shades, allowing you to create a dewy glow with pops of luscious color.

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