November 7, 2016
New from Sally Hansen “Color That Cares While You Wear.”
Here is some exciting news from Sally Hansen:
Finally, gorgeous “Color That Cares While You Wear.” The first Sally Hansen nail polish that uniquely blends saturated color and nourishing argan oil in 38 stunning shades created in partnership with Global Color Ambassador, Madeline Poole.
Sally Hansen continues to lead in innovation by introducing its new Color Therapy products: a nail polish, top coat, and nail & cuticle oil, inspired by women’s desire to wear beautiful color while simultaneously caring for their nails. Sally Hansen’s Color Therapy nail polish contains a patented micro-delivery system that delivers an argan oil-enriched formula, resulting in intensive nourishment and instant moisture for healthier-looking nails. The Color Therapy nail polish needs no base coat so the oil complex can directly contact the bare nail. 9 out of 10 women experienced a noticeable improvement in their natural nails after wearing the Color Therapy nail polish. Vibrant tones, available in three magnificent palettes, glide on for a radiant, shiny finish with up to 10 days of fade-proof, chip-resistant wear. The Color Therapy nail polish provides the ultimate color that cares while you wear, with everything needed to restore nails without sacrificing luminous color.
Complete your manicure with the Color Therapy top coat and nail & cuticle oil, both formulated with the same argan oil contained in the nail polish. The top coat provides an ultra-glossy finish for extended wear, and the nail & cuticle oil, the ultimate in nail therapy, instantly makes nails and cuticles look healthier, restored, and rejuvenated.
The Ingredient Story
Color Therapy blends a complex of natural argan, acai, and evening primrose oil to condition weak, dry nails. Argan oil contains high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamin E, an antioxidant vital for healthy skin and nails. Acai berry oil is rich in omega-3, 6, and 9 essential fatty acids that are valued for nutrition and conditioning in skin and hair care. Evening primrose oil features essential fatty acids that are known to help reinforce hair strength.
The Nail Polish Colors
From the colorful world of Madeline Poole comes a spectrum of 38 pigment rich shades inspired by luxurious tones.
Rich Tones: Bold deep tones with a brilliant impact
● Ohm My Magenta Say “namaste” to this magnificent reddish-purple
● Unwine’d Escape with a beautiful robust bordeaux
● Slicks And Stones A lustrous crystalized purple
● Shea Dream Enrich and nourish in a metallic buttercream hue
● Red-iance Energize with this cherry red
● Haute Springs Clear your head with a restorative red
● Red-y To Glow Harness a zen attitude with a medium cerise tint
● Exotic Acai Cleanse your color palette with this plum tone
● Indiglow Shimmer with an electric metallic violet
● Good As Blue Refresh with this daring navy
● Soothing Sapphire Reflect and restore in a saturated blue jewel tone
● Ja-Cozy Melt away in the aquatic tones of cobalt blue
● Reflection Pool Go with the flow in a metallic aquamarine
● Teal Good A vibrant cerulean lifts the spirits
● Cool Cucumber A deep refreshing garden green
● Bamboost An uplifting yet tranquil muted green
Pinks/Corals: Deep and understated pink tones for the perfect pop of color
- Pampered in Pink Revitalize with this punchy pink
● Aura’nt You Relaxed? Invigorate your senses with vibrant coral
● Soak At Sunset A rose gold tinged with tangerine
● Rosy Quartz A crystallized classic pale pink
● Sheer Nirvana A marvelous marshmallow with hint of muted lilac
● Primrose And Proper A delicate medium pink hue
● Rosy Glow This beautiful begonia pink replenishes and restores
● Berry Smooth A bright electric pink berry
● Mauve Mantra Conjure calm with this carnation tint
● Robes and Rosé A metallic and bubbly fuchsia
● Couple’s Massage Unwind with this shimmery pastel peach
Nudes: Elegant and daring neutrals for the perfect polished finish
● Steely Serene Get centered in a gorgeous greige
● Powder Room A ladylike pearlescent blushed nude
● Chai On Life A warm calming taupe
● Well, Well, Well Keep it clean in this milky hue
● Make My Clay Submit to serenity in this earthy putty shade
● Therapewter Meditate in a deep charcoal metallic
● Haute Stone Relax and revive the senses with this deep clay
● Mud Mask Melt away stress with this earthy mocha brown
● Glow With The Flow A luminous and naturally radiant pale bronze shimmer
● Blushed Petal Breathe it out in a botanical blush tone
● Re-Nude Take some me time with this peach-tinged taupe
The Treatment
● Top Coat
The Color Therapy top coat provides a shiny finish and helps extend wear by sealing nail color and helping to prevent fading.
● Nail & Cuticle Oil
The Color Therapy nail & cuticle oil nourishes the nails and surrounding area, resulting in instantly healthier looking nails and cuticles while restoring and rejuvenating.
Price & Availability: The New Sally Hansen Color Therapy range is expected to hit shelves in December 2016. Suggested retail price for each product is $8.99.
November 7, 2016
GET THE LOOK: CHRISSY TEIGEN WITH LAURA POLKO
- 1.Part hair in the middle and smooth out using a Mason Pearson brush. Use a hair primer to smooth out the blowout and keep hair straight.
- 2.Collect the hair into a very sleek low ponytail. Laura sprayed hairspray close to the hairline to remove any small flyaways, before securing with a scunci black hair tie.
- 3.Once hair was secure in a ponytail, she knotted a piece of long black elastic cord (a few feet long), that she purchased from a fabric store, which she anchored to the scunci hair tie.
- 4.Next, she continuously wrapped the long cord tightly from top to bottom of the ponytail to add texture. There is no rhyme or reason, make it as close or as far apart as you want.
- 5.Then, secure with another black scunci hair tie and anchor and loop hair through to cause a flip/loop at the bottom.
- 6.Lastly, for any fringe or flyaways on the sides, crisscross scunci bobby pins (about 8) on with side behind the ear for added detail.
November 7, 2016
Keysocks are Key for me when wearing flats
These socks are a great addition to your fall/spring wardrobe. I have always had two main issues with “flats season.” 1- I have terrible circulation and my feet are always cold, and 2- the stinky feet/shoes that come without wearing socks all day. Also, the pain and blisters that come with breaking in a new pair of flats. Key socks eliminate all of those issues while still allowing you to wear your cute flats. I’ve tried a number of different low cut skimmer type of socks and they either aren’t cut low enough and are very visible (aka awkward looking) above the edge of the flat, or are low and slip off your heel within an hour of wearing them. The “key” to these socks (pun intended) is the low cut around the foot and toe so you don’t see them above the shoe, and that they stay connected around the back of the heel (which are hidden by your pant leg) and stay held up all day.
View the entire line of Keysocks at www.keysocks.com
Antonia Rutter, Guest Blogger
November 7, 2016
I can be my own makeup artist with Rimmel London
I can be my own makeup artist with Rimmel London makeup! From the bronzer, blush and highlighter, to the long lasting eyeshadow. Rimmel London makeup impresses me every time. To top it all off, if you love great lashes, their mascara will give you the best, fullest, longest lashes you’ve ever had. The makeup is very easy to apply, going on smooth and looking gorgeous. Doing my makeup has never been so easy and satisfying. I am always so pleased with the end result when using Rimmel London makeup products. They never fail to disappoint. Check out the entire line of cosmetics at rimmellondon.com. Rimmel London can be purchase at many major drug stores nationwide.
November 7, 2016
How to Choose Kurtis by Considering the Shape of the Body
While saree can be worn by one and all regardless of the body shape, the same is not applicable for kurtis. Kurtis have to be selected with the body shape in mind. Improper selection of kurti can make you look strange but would still make heads turn, though for different reasons. Before you know kurtis, you have to know about your body better. What kind of a body you have has to be understood well. If you have any confusion, get rid of it by consulting someone on whom you can rely. Make sure that you have determined your body shape correctly
Kurti and body shape
Since kurti designs are dependent on the body shape, it might restrict your choice to some extent.Suppose you want to buy a kurti with mandarin collar. First you have to be sure that you do not have a body that is shaped like an apple. Then only you can buy it. Making a wrong choice can make you look horrible and you may even start disliking your appearance.
Shapes of the body and kurti selection
- Apple shape – Women who have larger stomach and bust as compared to the hips come under this category. Since the hips are slimmer, the figure appears to be top heavy. Belt pattern and V-neck kurtis go well with this kind of body shape. Kurtis should be short in length so as to make the legs visible that apparently diminishes the effects of top-heavy appearance. Cotton should be the preferred fabric while the choice of color is best left up to you.
- Pear shape – In contrast to women with apple shaped bodies, pear-shaped bodies can best be described as just the opposite. The lower body is heavier that the upper part. The hips are much wider than shoulders. Since the lower part of the body could be a cause of imbalance to the body shape, viewers’ attention should be drawn to the shoulders. Tunic type kurtis that cover the lower part of the body is most preferred. Light colored A-line kurtis with attractive neckline can be worn.
- Inverted triangle shape – Women with a broad chest and wide shoulder represent the inverted triangle type of body. As the lower body is lighter, kurtis selected should be such that the attention is drawn to the lower body. You can buy designer kurtis online with strap patterns. Avoid the boat a neckline. Heavy embroidery or designs around the shoulders are to be avoided.
- Rectangle shape – Also known as the banana shape, this kind of body is waif-like with the same measurements of hips and shoulders. There are no curves perceivable. Short frock style kurti looks good on such body but a tight fit should be avoided.
- Hour glass figure – This is the dream figure for any woman as shoulders, bust and hips are in perfect proportion. Loose fitting kurtis hide the curves well.
Measure your body first and then select the type of kurti design that is just right for you.
November 6, 2016
The beauty and the bruising
DerMend
Since I was a child, I bruise easily. My Mom was always so concerned she sought after several doctors to find out why. Well, I guess I just easily bruise although sometimes my B-12 gets low and I do bruise more than my usual “lots of bruises” at those times. I have got photos of some of my bruising, which I may post in a follow up posting. They are a bit embarrassing. Generally, they appear on my upper thighs and arms but strangely, they sometimes show up in the oddest places and in small clusters. In winter, it’s not so bad as the bruising is hidden but in Spring and Summer, it’s quite frustrating as I love wearing dresses with bare legs and tanks and shorts.
I use Arnica Montana after a recommendation from a dermatologist, orally and topically, when I notice more bruising appearing or when I bump myself and know the results will be “black and blue”.
I recently tried the DerMend brand of moisturizing bruise formula. It’s easily available at drugstores like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacies and mass retailers like WalMart. It has Arnica in the formulation. It indicates that it is “Dermatologist Recommended” right on the top of the tube. That caught my eye. The formula contains alpha hydroxy acid also. The combination of that and Arnica seems right on to me.
I have not been using it regularly and the directions indicate that you should use it twice daily. I am not the beast with routines. I will be more committed in the future. The first time I tried it, the first words I said were “it goes on nice”. It smells pleasant too and absorbs well.
I am headed to New York for a business trip and inevitably, I will return with bruises. I am taking along the DerMend bruise formula with me and I will use it twice daily. Last trip to NY, I really tripped, well, rather just full on fell onto my knees while climbing stairs. The bruising was crazy bad and almost instant. This time, I am traveling prepared with the cream and some comfy shoes for walking. Typing and thinking this reminded me of my days attending the Emmy’s as a publicist, yikes! The bruises I got every time there…wow! There are really just too many people in the outdoor crowds there. Bumping and banging into each other to see the stars.
Please keep in mind that according to http://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org “Bruising easily can be normal in some people and becomes more common as we age. But bruising easily may also signal an underlying medical problem. You should have this problem evaluated by your primary care doctor, especially if the bruising developed recently or has become more frequent or more severe.”
Find out more about the DerMend line of products at: dermend.com
November 6, 2016
TALKING STYLE, BEAUTY & FITNESS WITH KENNEDY SUMMERS!
The fabulous daughter of a U.S. serviceman, Kennedy Summers was born in Berlin, Germany but raised in Virginia. She started modeling at a young age, and hasn’t turned back since. These days, Kennedy holds many titles: She is a Playboy Playmate of the Year, social media queen (with millions of followers), 3rd year Med. student, and recognized around the globe as a top model & fitness expert.
It’s A Glam Thing sat down with Kennedy at her home in Hollywood to find out more about her style, favorite designers and life in the public eye…
NN: How would you describe your own personal style – both while at home and on the red carpet?
KS: I would say that my style is classic, with a little bit of rock and roll. I like to wear solid colors, but I like to spice things up with fun jewelry. I like to make sure to wear things that my future kids won’t see in photos and laugh!
NN: What are some of your favorite beauty products that you use to get red-carpet ready?
KS: I swear by jojoba oil. I always put it on under my foundation because it keeps it from looking cake-y! I also love MAC lipliners because they stay for hours.
NN: Who are some of your favorite fashion designers to wear?
KS: Chanel has always been my favorite. The pieces are iconic and you can’t beat a properly tailored fit. I really, really love YSL for their shoes.
NN: Do you hate it when the paparazzi catch you in certain outfits?
KS: Oh my gosh, yes! They caught me walking my dog after a lunch meeting in a dress that wasn’t wind-approved! One big gust and he (and TMZ!) saw everything!!
NN: What is your favorite Instagram filter? Or #NoFilter?
KS: I’m all about #NoFilter! I feel like it makes my skin color look weird if I use them.
NN: What Top 3 Fashion Trends in Hollywood do you LOVE right now?
KS: I love the statement chokers, tall boots, and the extra-long sleeves that hit the runways for Fall.
NN: What is your advice to anyone wanting to get into modeling?
KS: If you want to get into modeling, just go for it! Start by building up your social media, especially because agencies always ask how many followers you have! Most importantly, stay healthy. I eat vegan and I work out six days a week, even if it’s just for twenty-five minutes.
NN: What is something about models that some people may not know?
KS: Models do have substance, too. Many of us are entrepreneurs, college graduates, mothers, and intellectuals. I want people to consider that maybe we are using our looks to get by, not because we are stupid, but because we are smart. We may not value looks over everything else, but a lot of people do. We just capitalize on that.
NN: Now that you have conquered Playboy, what’s next?
KS: I just started a fitness company called PlayOne Fitness. We make customized fitness videos for you to do at home, just like if you had a trainer!
November 4, 2016
It’s a Glam Thing’s August Surprise Beauty Box Winner is….
Congratulations Patricia E. of Asheboro, NC. You are the lucky winner of It’s a Glam Thing’s August Surprise Beauty Box. Your gifts will be arriving shortly and we hope you enjoy your beauty products from the following companies:
The Gussy Waterproof Purse Cover www.thegussy.com
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel- top Coat www.sallyhansen.com
& Sally Hansen Nail Effects
Almay Intense Eye Shadow & Wipes www.almay.com
PURA D’OR Scalp Therapy Shampoo www.purador.com
Bath & Body Works Lotion www.bathandbodyworks.com
Petal Fresh Body Butter & Massage Oil www.petalfresh.com
Ulta Beauty Smoothie Body Lotion www.Ulta.com
Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick www.gerardcosmetics.com
Loreal Infallable Foundation www.loreal.com
Nakeah Cosmetics Lip Stain www.nakeahcosmetics.com
Miss Spa Bamboo Charcoal Clarifying Mask www.miss-spa.com
Mirror & Jewel Case: The Bombay Company
November 3, 2016
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