September 23, 2016

Murder, She Wrote

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Folklaur Chevrier could easily be cast as the fictional sleuth Nancy Drew. After all, the actress spent the last ten years pursuing a cold case in her native Ontario, Canada. What began as a curiosity soon became an obsession and ultimately a screenplay called “Innocence,” which is starting to garner buzz as a hot property, most recently whispered about at the Toronto International Film Festival. Inspired by Chevrier’s painstaking research, “Innocence” tells the story of a woman determined to find out who killed her childhood friend, a mystery that has lingered for two decades. In an ItsAGlamThing.com exclusive, Folklaur shares her thoughts on “Innocence” for the first time!

NN: We hear you’re a real-life Nancy Drew! Please tell us how you first became interested in the cold case that would eventually inspire your screenplay “Innocence.”

FC: I was searching for a real-life story to explore and develop. One day, there it was on the front page of our local newspaper, the 20th Anniversary of an unimaginable small-town tragedy. A 9-year-old girl had been murdered and her killer had never been caught. The article had a gut-wrenching photo of the mother standing at her daughter’s grave. The image and story was just the beginning. What struck me was that there were still so many unanswered questions.

NN: As you researched the cold case, at what point did you realize it could be adapted for the screen?

FC: I immediately so the potential of adapting this story for the screen. It was so different from anything I had ever heard of. What I discovered in my research was, to me, both disturbing and inconceivable. It led me to an obsession to unearth the truth and honor this innocent child and her family.

NN: We understand that “Innocence” is a fictionalized version of the cold case. How do the two stories differ?

FC: I realized certain dramatic elements could be used to explore what might have happened while maintaining the integrity of the story. And there is a lot of story and sharing every detail wasn’t feasible. Fictionalizing the basic true narrative allowed me more flexibility to tell the story I thought was most compelling.

NN: What are the challenges of fictionalizing a story like this?

FC: There were almost too many challenges to count! One thing I new was extremely important was to tell a great story. I think that’s one reason the script is being talked about now. As an actress, I think of myself as a storyteller, but I’m not a screenwriter. I was fortunate to be able to collaborate with two outstanding writers (Douglas Nyback and Michael Goodin) who saw both the big picture as well as the nuances of telling this kind of story.

NN: Did you have a role in mind for yourself in “Innocence?” If so, which character and why?

FC: Yes, and you won’t believe which part I saw myself playing! Believe it or not, it was the role of the murdered child’s mother who I renamed “Pat.” The real “Pat” is a lot older than I am. She’s 71-years-old now. I had the privilege of interviewing her during my investigation. Although I’m not physically a match for her, I was moved by her steadfast resolve to find the truth. Thankfully, I’ve never endured anything close to what she’s faced losing a child in such a horrific way, but at some level, I understood her. As actors, we seek to illuminate the human condition in all of its situations, and always, always seeking the truth. I hope that’s what we accomplished with “Innocence.”

Visit InnocenceFilm.com for more info and follow Folklaur Chevrier @FolklaurChev

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September 22, 2016

You never need a wash cloth if you have a dew puff

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If you use a washcloth to wash your face, I found just the thing to replace it. The Dew Puff is our new washcloth. This little puff is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and strong enough to give your face and neck the gentle cleansing it deserves. My husband and I each have our own Dew Puff and we like the way it cleanses. One of the things I noticed about the Dew Puff  is the way it is contoured like a teardrop.  This shape enables you to focuss on a large area or zoom into small spaces like the corners of your eyes (not in your eyes of course) and ears. Unlike a washcloth which has to be laundered after each use,  with the Dew Puff, simply rinse out and let dry and it’s ready for another use. The best thing about the Dew Puff is that you can use it alone by just adding water or add a bit of your favorite facial cleanser, you don’t need much, just a drop.

The Dew Puff not only aids in cleansing but its material allows you to exfoliate for bright and glowing skin. The Dew Puff  is an organic sponge made of pure plant fibers, mainly, the root of konjac, a plant native to Asia (also known as Elephant Yam).  Don’t let the hard texture scare you. Once you wet it, the Dew Puff becomes soft and ready for gentle cleansing.

The Dew Puff is Chemical Free, biodegradable and vegan approved. Have problem skin? No worries, The Dew Puff  is perfect for every skin type and is available in three different types of sponges:

  • Original – Use alone or with one’s own favorite cleanser
  • Bamboo Charcoal – Removes toxins. Perfect for blemish prone skin.
  • Asian Clay – Removes impurities for a healthy glow. All the ancient benefits of clay.

You can purchase your Dew Puff at www.dewpuff.com, you won’t be disappointed.

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September 22, 2016

Petal Fresh As Seen on Extra TV!

I see one of our “Faves” Petal Fresh Coconut Body Butter! in The Hollywood Swag Bag  (HSB) Featured on EXTRA! TV Emmy Weekend 2016 https://t.co/UkZuhWZDEy .

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September 21, 2016

Kids and Mothers- Maintaining a Good Relationship

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The relationship that children and their mothers share is special and essential. They should have a bond that is based on mutual love, respect and understanding. Right from an early age, children need to be aware of how important it is to respect their parents. Establishing and developing a healthy relationship with your kids is vital for their overall wellbeing and your peace of mind.

Spending Quality Time Together

One of the most important gifts that both you and your children can give each other is quality time. Spending as much time as you can with children ensures that they feel loved and valued. The more time you spend with a child, the better you are able to know and understand them.

It also enables you to create a living environment that is conducive to communication between members of the family. Children enjoy outings and fun moments. Set aside some time to take your children out and participate in their favorite activities.

Avoid Tension

Make an effort to speak to your children calmly, even when they make mistakes or misbehave. Yelling at them and being intimidating will create tension and unnecessary fear. Whether you are asking questions, having a conversation or instilling discipline, a calm tone is ideal.

The love for your kids is unconditional and a mother’s love does not fade, however wrong or naughty they may be. If your child misbehaves, do not hold grudges or make them feel like they are no longer loved. Find the best wifi baby monitor here.

Discipline

While making your children feel special is important, you should also make sure that you let them know whenever they do not do the right thing. Do not agree with or support any bad deeds that your child does because this sets a precedent for much worse behavior in the future.

Teach your child clearly about the difference between wrong and right. Children should be aware of how they should behave as soon as possible. If you do not let your child know the basic aspects of virtues such as respect and patience, they will grow up without them. As a mother, you have the responsibility to guide your children and provide them with knowledge.

Monitoring Behavior

Keep track of your kid’s attitude without interfering with their lives. You can monitor your child’s behavior to ensure that you know what is going on in terms of aspects such as the friends they are associating with and academic progress.

Mothers should keep up with their children’s lives without invading their need for privacy or making them feel like you are constantly spying on them. Let your child know that he or she can trust you and does not have to withhold secrets from you.

Conclusion

Mothers are responsible for their children’s development and general wellbeing. As a child grows and becomes older, the level of support and involvement that is associated with motherhood will inevitably change. Mothers go through the growth process with their children.

Maintaining a good relationship with your kids will help them develop socially and emotionally. Mothers are responsible for initiating this type of relationship by giving them opportunities to develop, showing love, care and concern.

 

 

 

 

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September 21, 2016

Katherine Heigl Shows Off Her Baby Bump in Seraphine!

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LOS ANGELES – September 21, 2016 – Katherine Heigl shared a photo on Instagram wearing Seraphine yesterday! The Doubt actress glowed while cradling her growing baby bump in Seraphine’s Black Seamless Maternity Overbump Leggings ($25; www.seraphine.com). Other celebrity fans of Seraphine’s must-have maternity leggings include Ashlee Simpson, Chrissy Teigen, Karolina Kurkova, and Naya Rivera!

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September 21, 2016

It’s a Glam Thing’s June Surprise Beauty Box Winner is….

 

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Congratulations   Paige C. from Dallas, TX            You are the lucky winner of our Surprise Beauty Basket. Your gifts will be arriving shortly and we hope you enjoy your beauty products from the following companies:

Skincare Deck by Decopedia                                 www.deckopedia.com

Lavanila Deodorant                                                www.lavanila.com

Gerard Cosmetics Lighted Lip Gloss                  www.gerardcosmetics.com

3 pc. Lip Scrub Set from Good Earth Beauty     www.goodearthbeauty.com

Dermelect Nail Lacquer                                         wwww.dermelect.com

Max Hold Styling Gel                                              www.labellabeauty.com

PURA D’OR Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo               www.purador.com

PURA D’OR  Deep Moisturizing Mask               www.purador.com

Whitening Lightning’s  Dial a Smile                    www.whiteninglightning.com

Bath & Body Works Lotion                                   www.bathandbodyworks.com

Aveda Stress-Free Lotion                                     www.aveda.com

 

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September 20, 2016

7 Things You Can Do Daily To Improve Your Life

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Ever thought of improving your life? Sure, you have. We all have and many of us talk ourselves out of it because we think it has to be all consuming, a total life transformation. We tend to get overwhelmed and never move forward. You’ve heard that old saying “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” I am going to share with you small bite sizes that you can chew on and make long term positive results to improving your life:

1.) Sleep – Sleep is important part of living a healthy lifestyle. Getting enough sleep can benefit your weight mind and temperament. Remember that saying: “Early to be bed,early to rise makes a man (wo-man) healthy, wealthy and wise” is true!

2.) Eat Breakfast – Starting your day with a healthy balanced breakfast just sets your day up for success. Eating breakfast helps you maintain a healthy weight, it get that metabolism going. You are able to concentrate more and stay focused throughout the day. It gives you energy to handle that to-do list plus more.

3.) Exercise – Ok let’s just get this one out of the way. Exercise has so many benefits for you that I can fill this magazine with all of them but I will keep it simple. Exercise help control your weight, stabilize your mood, gives you a boost of energy and just give your self esteem a boost!!!

4.) Plan your day – Before you get to bed, take about 10 minutes to set up your next day. Jot down your to-do list and you will find that you will sleep better and the next day, you will start the day in control, focused and prepared. When you plan your day you have a sense of control and a sense of accomplishment because you can actually see your to do list turn into to done.

5.) Read a book – Knowledge is power and reading daily will not only give you knowledge but it will keep your mind stimulated cutting down on the likely hood of you getting Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The mind is a muscle that need exercise just like the rest of your body.

6.) Play– Yes, we are grown but we need to have play time. It doesn’t have to be an elaborate game, you can color, do a jigsaw puzzle, a crossword puzzle a game on your phone. Play time can relive stress, reduce anxiety and lift your spirits.

7.) Smile – We know that working out releases endorphins but did you know that when you smile you release endorphins as well? Well it does, and it is contagious. Smiling makes difficult times better. A smile definitely have a positive effect own your well-being. It is so much better the RBF. Enjoy life and smile, you are helping the world!

Get more info about Elizabeth Colen, Confidence and Conditioning Coach on http://www.MsFitOne.com.  Fit Mind, Fit Body and Fit Soul.

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September 20, 2016

Elizabeth Guests on Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend

Watch this week as Elizabeth Colen, It’s a Glam Thing visits Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend  and demos some DIY at-home workouts.

 

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Photo: Elizabeth Colen Tampa Bay Morning Blend (past appearance on the show)

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Photo: Elizabeth Colen Your Carolina (past appearance on the show)

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September 20, 2016

Help Scalisi Skincare name their new Serum launching November 1

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Scalisi Skincare’s Game-Changer Serum doesn’t even have an official name yet and is creating a lot of buzz at my house. It’s been my experience that skincare, for the most part, doesn’t solve your problems overnight but certain skincare will solve them if you use them consistently. Since being introduced to facial serums several years ago, I can honestly say that they have to have certain qualities in order for me to continue using them. The Game Changer Serum is light and non-greasy, smells fabulous like delicate rose petals and will leave your skin dry and smooth within seconds. You can wear foundation over the serum, without it feeling heavy. It’s oil and paraben-free and perfect for all skin types. I have been using The game Changer Serum and I love how my skin feels.

Of course, there are a few factors that intrigued me about The Game Changer Serum:

This unique serum will improve radiance and evens skin tone; The serum will smoothe, hydrate and reduce the appearance of pores as well as diminishes the appearance of fine lines and imperfections by using soft diffusers.

The Game Changer Serum has patented peptides working to visibly correct skin imperfections and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; The serum is formulated with dermal fillers to help restore skin volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and Sodium Hyaluronate to provide deep hydration.

It is rich in oligosaccharides to improve skin by minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores; contains color correctors to help neutralize sallow tones by combining the perfect balance of translucent microspheres, precious gold particles, and photoluminescent technology. This serum also contains Ascorbyl Glucoside, a natural form of vitamin C that helps promote collagen synthesis and helps inhibit melanin production for a skin brightening effect.

After reading these  qualities, I couldn’t resist trying The Game Changer Serum. This new serum is expected to launch on 1st November 2016. Scalisi Skincare is offering an amazing giveaway in which one winner will be announced who will receive a year’s supply of Scalisi Skincare products that include 6 collection sets, worth a total of $1200.

Click on https://gleam.io/Oubqj/namethegamechanger and enter to win. You have until the end of this month to enter.

The giveaway will run until the end of September. Follow the progress at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scalisiskincare/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jillscalisi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScalisiSkincare

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September 19, 2016

Macadamia Professional International Creative Director, Giannandrea, Styles Emmy Rossum for Emmy’s

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Here is the step-by-step “how to” for Emmy Rossum’s gorgeous cascading waves from last night’s 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Hair How To: Emmy Rossum’s Glamorous Waves

Hairstylist: Giannandrea, International Creative Director for Macadamia Professional

1.)     Starting with wet hair, apply a palm-sized amount of Macadamia Professional Foaming Volumizer ($25; MacadamiaHair.com) from roots to ends.

2.)     Rough dry hair with head upside down to create extra volume.

3.)     When hair is 90% dry, apply a small amount of Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion ($19.95; Ulta.com) to large sections and dry hair using a medium-sized round brush. Once dry, pin each section with a clip to hold the volume.

4.)     When all sections are dry, unpin and lightly brush the hair. Create a deep side part.

5.)     Wrap medium sections around a 1” curling iron. When all the hair is curled, spray Macadamia Professional Flex Hold Shaping Hairspray ($19.95; Ulta.com) to set the style. Lightly brush hair to slightly loosen the waves.

6.)     Take a dime-size amount of Macadamia Professional Nourishing Moisture Oil Treatment ($39.95; Ulta.com) and lightly run through the lengths of hair to increase shine and smooth frizz.

 

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