August 24, 2016

Tricks of the Brow Trade

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Tips from Boom Boom aka Malynda Vigliotti: Sculpted brows have become an everyday essential…just look around, there’s hardly an arch out of place these days. Whether seeking professional help or DIYing it, there are some tips and tricks to having a brow game on point.   Boom Boom, owner of Boom Boom Brow Bar, shares her tricks of the brow trade.

  1. Don’t neglect the area above brows – removing hair from the bottom can create lift, but forgetting to clean up the top area is the difference between bold and beautiful and just plain old bold.
  1. Work on both brows at the same time – “brows are sister not twins,” so don’t meticulously shape one and then try to get the other to look exactly the same.  Instead, go back and forth throughout the process to gauge what needs to be done to make them symmetrical, not identical.
  1. Take a step back – when staring into a mirror, every little hair is assessed rather than the overall shape, make sure to view the entire face, not just brows.
  1. Be original – there is no universal perfect brow shape.  Everyone has different features that come into play, so make sure to look like yourself at the end of the process, instead of someone with perfect brows that look like they belong to someone else.
  1. And remember – removing less is always more.  Just removing the stragglers and letting the rest be can work magic.

Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) is obsessed with brows – 165,000+ served at Boom Boom Brow Bar in NYC!!   Boom Boom Booty and Brow 2 now open offering Uptown (above the fabulous belt) and Downtown (below the fabulous belt) services! It’s fast, convenient, affordable and FUN!!  Everyone should have thick gorgeous eyebrows; after all, they are the most important feature on the face and THE best accessory EVA!   And now bikini waxing is a cinch too – just walk-in! Happy Hour is Monday – Friday, 4-5 (FREE lip with brow wax).  Check out what’s cooking on Instagram: https://instagram.com/boomboombrowbar; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/boomboombrowbar and Twitter: http://twitter.com/boomboombrowbar.

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August 23, 2016

Ashley Benson Wears Lili Claspe!

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LOS ANGELES – August 22, 2016 – Ashley Benson shared a photo on Instagram wearing Lili Claspe! The Pretty Little Liars star posted a selfie in her Lili Claspe Dinah Lariat ($100, www.liliclaspe.com).
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August 23, 2016

A Beauty Sophisticate’s Lemonade w/ Drops of Lavender for HYNT by Abby Phon

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Certified holistic health and wellness coach ABBY PHON is back with a recipe that puts a sophisticated twist on an American summer classic, the Lemonade!

A key natural ingredient employed in Hynt’s skin caring formulations, a touch of Lavender in food and drinks add a subtle sweetness that pairs well with tart citrus flavors like lemons. This means that you can now get away with less sugar, too!

Why Lavender?

Lavender is the most used essential oil in the world and for good reason! For thousands of years, including the ancient Egyptians, and Greeks to the Romans, Lavender has been touted as a natural remedy to alleviate burns and scrapes, to calm inflamed skin, aid with eczema and other skin conditions as acne, cold sores, hay fever, dandruff and even bee stings. The scent of Lavender is also known to promote relaxation and sleep.

While Hynt uses organic lavender oil in their line for its beauty benefits, it’s also a must-have for many in the kitchen like Abby’s. Try adding a touch into various desserts, sweets and even savory dishes the next time — or simply keep a sprig in the kitchen or bath to ease you into a calm state of mind!

WHAT YOU NEED

3 organic lemons

1/2 cup raw local honey
(Alternatives are Agave, Maple Syrup or your preferred Sweetener) 
6 cups filtered water
2 cups ice
1 drop Lavender essential oil
(Abby uses one from Young Living)

DIRECTIONS

Juice 3 Large Lemons
Add Filtered Water
Stir in Honey until well blended
Add 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil
Add Ice and Stir
Enjoy!

TIP: If you don’t have access to food-grade Lavender essential oils, steep 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender in 1-2 cups hot water for 20-30 minutes then strain.

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Or, if you want to learn more about natural sweeteners, or other ways to reduce or cut out the excess sugar in your life, check out her new ebook, Kick Your Sugar Addiction: 10 ways to control your sweet tooth naturally!  For more on Abby go to www.abbyphon.com or find her on: Facebook, Instagram,YouTubeTwitter & Pinterest.

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August 23, 2016

Head Back to School with a little Mad Love

 

Katy Perry debuted her newest fragrance, Mad Love, recently. I have all of Katy Perry’s fragrances, and this latest is my favorite. It has an appealing scent of fruits and flowers, both my favorites. Mad Love has notes of lady apple sorbet, mara strawberry, and pink grapefruit.  The floral highlights are composed of bleeding heart flower, peony, and jasmine. Mad Love has a delicate scent which has quite a bit of staying power. I spray on in the morning and can still smell the beautiful aroma into the early evening.  My youngest daughter also loves the scent and loves the design of the bottle. She has an extensive perfume collection and plans on taking this from me.

My youngest daughter also loves the scent and loves the design of the bottle. She has an extensive perfume collection and plans on taking this from me.  The bottle design is unique and will add the intricate bottle designs she already has. This fragrance is perfect for all ages; i know this because my mother wants a bottle for herself.  If you are a fruity floral kind of girl, you need a little Mad Love.

Mad love is available at Kohls and kohls.com

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August 22, 2016

It’s a Glam Thing’s May Beauty Box winner has been selected

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Congratulations Gina V. of Phelps, NY.  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:

Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Lipstick  Gerardcosmetics.com

Lavanila Deodorant         www.lavanila.com

Rock Your Hair Shampoo & Conditioner      www.rockyourhair.com

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel & Top Coat    www.sallyhansen.com

Regenerist Cream  Oil of Olay   www.oilofolay.com

Maybelline Fit Foundation & Eye Studio Eye Shadow         www.Maybelline.com

Bubble Charm Bath Set     www.target.com

Ahava Dead Sea Scrub     www.ahava.com

Lancome Eyelash Curler      www.lancome.usa.com

Bling Dots      www.blingguard.com

Yamerra Hand Cream      www. Yamerra.com

Out of Africa Shea Body Hand Cream Outofafricashea.com

CVS Anti Aging Therap    cvs.com

 

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August 22, 2016

Jenna Dewan-Tatum Wears Hat Attack!

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LOS ANGELES – August 22, 2016 – Jenna Dewan-Tatum shared a video on Instagram wearing Hat Attack over the weekend! The actress and dancer visited a local winery wearing her Chunky Crochet Continental hat ($96, www.hatattack.com)
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August 22, 2016

Great skin drink Coconut water

Donna spangler skin after 3 weeks of drinking coconut water

Donna spangler skin after 3 weeks of drinking coconut water

I have discovered first hand that coconut water is great for the skin. I got several cartons of it on sale recently and have been drinking it like regular water. I am more hydrated as it contains electrolytes to hydrate. After 3 weeks I did notice a difference. I went through about 6 cartons of ZICO coconut water. You can use any brand but make sure that there is no added sugar.   I have eye makeup in above picture but very little base and could tell there was a difference.

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August 20, 2016

Kendall Jenner Really Loves Mejuri

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LOS ANGELES – August 18, 2016 – Kendall Jenner really loves Mejuri jewelry! The supermodel was photographed multiple times in the last week in Los Angeles and Turks & Caicos rocking her Mejuri Evil Eye Necklace in 14K Solid Gold ($310,www.mejuri.com).
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August 20, 2016

The beauty and the bed bugs

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Never Let Bed Bugs Enter Your Home!

The common entry places of the bed bugs are bedding, clothing or the furniture. Sometimes, some guests may be visiting your place, and they may carry the bed bugs with them. Here are some essential tips that can help you in staying away from the bed bugs at your home.

Never Use Used Items: Do not bring any box spring, bed frames or furniture left out in the street to the home. When you are going for the used or the rented items, you must obtain the prevention policy of the bed bug.

Be Cautious: Always place your handbags, purses and the backpacks in the bed or on the couch where you generally take rest.

Beware At Hotel: If you are travelling away from your home and staying in the hotel, inspect your room very carefully. You must check the luggage, bedding and the furniture of the hotel, so that there are no bed bugs. You must keep the suitcases off the floor and also check them while you are taking the departure.

Identify The Common Areas: Try identifying the common areas where the bed bugs can stay all together. They are named ‘bed’ because they usually flock in the sleeping places. It can be box spring, bed frame or mattress. These blood sucking pests may also flock in various portable electronics like the laptops as they produce warmth naturally.

Never Keep The Luggage On Bed: After returning from a hotel, never keep your luggage in your bed without checking. Always do a thorough check in the folds of the clothing and the pockets of the bag to know whether there are any bed bugs or not.

Check Room Before Unpack: If you want to take advice from an expert, you must check your room before unpacking. Observe the tiny blood spots or the bugs in the bedding or the mattress. You must also look for the box springs or the bed frames. Try not to limit your search within the bed or the couch. Try examining the wooden furniture with special attention.

Inspect The Clothes: Clothes are a great carrier of the bugs, and those who are infected can be separated within plastic bag. Those infected clothes can be directly entered into the washing machine at the highest mode. Try undressing yourself in the hard surface like the floor so that you can wipe them off easily.

Check Used Furniture: If you are hiring or using the used furniture, they must be checked before taking them home. Always avoid mattresses that are used.

Pest Control Service: You can always take help from the professional experts while controlling the pests. The chances of infestation can be reduced if you can obtain a routine treatment of the pests. If you are a renter, you must communicate with your landlord and get the pest control solution.

Learn How To Identify The Bed Bugs: When you start identifying the bed bugs in the hotel, you may shift your room or even your hotel. Learn how to identify the bed bugs. The bed bugs are generally 1/5 inch long with a flat oval body and are reddish brown in nature.

For preventing the infestation, you must be aware of the bed bugs. While travelling, you must be extra cautious. If you are careful by following the above tips, you can prevent the invasion of the bed bugs at your home. If infected at home, you must start up the cleaning process by heating, freezing or vacuuming. The professional experts can guide you throughout the entire process.

 

Author Bio: Ronald Dawson is a professional expert who works in the pest control company. In this article, you will obtain advice from an expert for preventing the bed bugs.

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August 19, 2016

Workout: The Prayer

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This workout can be done anywhere, you don’t need any equipment.  Click the link to workout with me:    The Prayer Workout

1st Exercise:  Squat & Swing

Stand tall with feet hip width apart. Hands together, palms flat together (like saying a pray) down between legs. Squat down hands trying to touch floor. Stand tall swinging hands above head.

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30 seconds

2nd Exercise:  Squat & Twist

Stand tall with feet hip width apart. Hands together, palms flat together (like saying a pray) at chest level. Squat and push palms together. Twist to right, lift left heel. Hold for three. Return to center. Twist to left, lift right heel. Hold for 3 seconds.

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30 seconds

3rd Exercise;  “4”

Stand tall with feet hip width apart. Hands together, palms flat together (like saying a pray) at chest level. Place left foot behind your right knee (like the number 4) Lift bent knee slightly you feel in that glut. Press your palms together tight so that you are working your upper body as well. Do for 30 seconds then repeat on right side.

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30 seconds

Work out with me!!

 

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