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May 18, 2015
Love Your Skin Again!
Tell your large pores so long with this luxurious, soft, creamy product, Purity of Elements Pore-Minimizing Clay Mask is remarkable! Lather your face with Pore-Minimizing Clay Mask and feel the richness. It goes on so velvety feels like heaven on earth. It is made of all natural ingredients that helps draw out toxins and oils from your skin. Your skin instantly feels pure and clean, you can actually see the difference. Your skin will just glow.
Radiance Face Serum goes on even and has a scent so delightful that it brings a smile to your face. I have oily skin and this product soaks into my skin so well, not too oily and not so drying that your face feel likes it is going to crack. Radiance Face Serum is just the perfect product that helps fight those fine lines and wrinkles.
When on a quest to find a great skin regiment for me, I look at ingredients and products that focus on the problems I face as a women over 40, huge pores and those fine lines that creep into the corners of my eyes when I’m not looking. Purity of Elements is just the line for me, it is made out of all natural products. The Pore-Minimizing Clay Mask helps control my pores and the Radiance face serum helps even out my complexion and give me that bright, glowing youthful looking skin again. Check out the website and get the line that works best for you and your skin type, http://www.purityofelements.com
May 17, 2015
Sock it to me — the best gift ever: K. Bell Socks !
What do you get for someone who has it all or what do you want to receive as a gift assuming you don’t need a single thing! My children were so undecided as to what to get me for a special Mother’s Day gift this year. Many ideas popped up into their busy minds …… chocolates (NO, always trying to eat healthy), perfume (have so many bottles, I could open my own perfume store), flowers (allergies), Italy trip (too expensive)! How about SOCKS! Not just any socks but K. Bell Socks. Socks are a lot like shoes, an everyday essential which need to be comfortable yet colorful and different to pull together an outfit! I have a passion for socks …… unique patterns, pretty colors, different styles and of course high-quality material! I love all the different styles, crew socks, footie socks, holiday socks or over the knee socks, you can choose from whether you need fun in your life or some sophistication. K. Bell has everything for everyone in your family. My favorite is the Women’s Leg Sleeve or called Sport Legwarmer. I wear these socks running and working out! They are so comfortable and cozy but not bulky. I also decided to wear them lounging around my house! Many socks I purchased in the past restrict my legs and ankles and when I take them off, I literally have indentation from the tightness. I hate that so much! I end up throwing the brand new socks away in disappointment. My second best sock is the Leopard Panel Knee High Sock. It adds style to any outfit. Believe it or not they actually make your legs appear thinner because of where the leopard panels are located. Flair and comfort thats what you receive with K. Bell Socks!
They have funky slippers socks, feeling like a kid again! There is not one Novelty sock I don’t want from cute cow patterns to musical notes. Love them all!!! After I received my K. Bell socks, I went directly to www.kbellsocks.com and purchased The Girls series socks for a few of my stylish, sophisticated female friends and family. The Girls series are socks that celebrate women’s passions. I bought the wedding girl socks for my niece about to get married. She loved them so much, she is planning to wear them with her going away outfit! Wine girl socks for my friends who only drink wine! Texting girl socks for my daughter who obviously can’t live a second without texting! There is so much to choose from ….. women’s, men’s, sport, holiday, kids and Laurel Burch Design which K. Bell partnered with 15 years ago (all of Laurel Burch Design are original artwork representing her artistic vision). So spread some comfort, style and a smile, give the gift of K. Bell socks to someone! Easy gifting that the receiver will appreciate and wear !!!
May 17, 2015
Lancôme Ambassadress Lupita Nyong’o lights up the red carpet at 2015 Cannes Film Festival
The opening night of Cannes Film Festival is always a special event, and this year was no exception. Lancôme Ambassadress Lupita Nyong’o epitomized the beauty, elegance, and poise befitting her movie star prominence as she graced the 2015 Cannes red carpet.
Lupita’s lovely flowing green gown with delicate floral embellishments around the shoulders was spectacular. To complete her
“picture of perfection” look, Makeup artist Nick Barose gave the actress dramatic, full brows, elegantly-lined eyes, and a bold fuchsia lip.
FACE:
• Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate
• La Base Pro Pore Eraser
• NEW Miracle Cushion Liquid Compact Makeup in 500 Suede
• Translucence Mattifying Silky Pressed Powder in 550 Suede
• Blush Subtil in Plum Noir
• Le Duo Stick in Suede
EYES:
• Sourcils Tint Longwear Eyebrow Pen in Noir
• Artliner in Noir
• Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner in Noir Intense
• Grandiôse Mascara in Noir Mirifique
LIPS:
• Color Design Lipcolor in Hit List
• NEW Shine Lover Lipstick in Palpitante
• Le Crayon Lip Contour in Plum
#lancomeredcarpet
#lupitaforlancome
Instagram/Twitter: @Lancomeusa
(Quoted or Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet)
May 17, 2015
Half up/down hairstyles are here to stay
Half-up styles are back in a big way, but it’s already time to take this look to the next level. If you’re sick of the tired top knot or just ready to evolve the look, try this new twist on the effortless hairstyle, straight from the experts at Butterfly Studio Salon. Ideal for natural texture or 2nd (even 3rd!) day hair, it works with any length and texture. A lifesaver for frizzy hair days and so simple to create – not even a brush is needed!
hair 1/2 up 1/2 down
How-To: Half-Up Double Knot
1. First step: texturizing product/dry shampoo, which is essential for grip and hold when styling. (Kattia Solano, owner of Butterfly Studio loves Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray on the crown area) Lift hair, taking it by sections, spray at the root as if you were teasing and then massage through with your hands to work the product in.
2. Using your hands, section out a “horse shoe” shape of hair at the crown area. Thicker hair can opt for larger section while thinner hair can work with a smaller amount of hair. Rake through with your hands to brush and pull back hair to create a clean section.
3. With a small hair tie in one hand, take a section of hair and pull halfway through the tie, so that you are left with a little “pom-pom.” Wrap elastic around 2-3 times until secure without pulling all of the hair through. (Use small clear elastics so you won’t see the tie, and in case you don’t wrap any hair around the knot the ties will be discreet.)
4. Open up the pom-pom with your fingertips for fullness to create a textured knot, then wrap the hair ends around your knot once and tuck hair under the elastic band with ends sticking out. Keep the remaining length right under the pom-pom, as you will use the extra hair length to help with fullness and perfectly messy texture for your next knot.
5. Create your next section right below the first by taking 1 1/2 to 2 inches of hair from the sides (horse shoe of “V” part all the way around the head). Use your hands again to gather and comb the hair back, then combine the hair ends from your first knot with your new section and repeat steps 3 and 4 – tying right under the first pom-pom, tucking through and leaving ends free. If your hair is long enough you can even wrap the extra hair around in a “figure eight” motion around both knots for detail.
6. To finish, spritz a little hairspray and then make it your own. Don’t be afraid to muss it up – the more texture the better! To complete the look, Kattia recommends adding some height/volume at the front top of the head by slightly pulling/gently tugging hair up at the root with your fingers.
*With this hairstyle, volume is always at your side to rid limp hair and that unwanted greasy summer look once and for all. Play with positioning and create more knots for a change up or more customization for how you can wear it. You can even use bobby pins to change the knot shapes.
For more information on Butterfly Studio Salon, in NYC, check out: http://butterflystudiosalon.com/
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May 17, 2015
Butterfly Studio Salon shows you how to create a Half-Up Double Knot hair style
Half -Up Double Knot
Hair Style
Half-up styles have hit the scene, once again and are quite the “look”!! If you’re ready to upgrade your dated top knot to a the new twist of this effortless half up style, the experts at Butterfly Studio Salon have provided step by step instructions below! The Half-Up Double Knot style is Ideal for natural texture or 2nd (even 3rd!) day hair. It works with any hair length and texture and is a lifesaver for frizzy hair days! This style is so simple to create – not even a brush is needed!
Here’s the How-To for the Half-Up Double Knot:
1. First step: texturizing product/dry shampoo, which is essential for grip and hold when styling. (Kattia Salono, owner of Butterfly Studio loves Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray on the crown area) Lift hair, taking it by sections, spray at the root as if you were teasing and then massage through with your hands to work the product in.
2. Using your hands, section out a “horseshoe” shape of the hair at the crown area. Thicker hair can opt for larger section while thinner hair can work with a smaller amount of hair. Rake through with your hands to brush and pull back hair to create a clean section.
3. With a small hair tie in one hand, take a section of hair and pull halfway through the tie, so that you are left with a little “pom-pom.” Wrap elastic around 2-3 times until secure without pulling all of the hair through. (Use small clear elastics so you won’t see the tie, and in case you don’t wrap any hair around the knot the ties will be discreet.)
4. Open up the pom-pom with your fingertips for fullness to create a textured knot.Then wrap the hair ends around your knot once, and tuck hair under the elastic band with ends sticking out. Keep the remaining length right under the pom-pom, as you will use the extra hair length to help with fullness and perfectly messy texture for your next knot.
5. Create your next section right below the first by taking 1 1/2 to 2 inches of hair from the sides (horseshoe of “V” part all the way around the head). Use your hands again to gather and comb the hair back. Then,combine the hair ends from your first knot with your new section and repeat steps 3 and 4 – tying right under the first pom-pom, tucking through, and leaving ends free. If your hair is long enough you can even wrap the extra hair around in a “figure eight” motion around both knots for detail.
6. To finish, spritz a little hairspray and then make it your own! Don’t be afraid to muss it up – the more texture, the better! To complete the look, Kattia recommends adding some height/volume at the front top of the head by slightly pulling/gently tugging the hair at the root with your fingers. Combine the hair ends from your first knot with your new section
Note: With this hairstyle, volume is always at your side to rid the limp hair and that unwanted greasy summer look once and for all! Play with positioning and create more knots for a change up or more customization for how you can wear it. You can even use bobby pins to change the knot shapes.
The images above provide a great example of the “Half-Up Double Knot” look. Have fun creating your own personal style!
Many thanks to Butterfly Studio Salon, owner Kattia Salono, and her staff of experts for sharing this Half up Double Knot style.
(Any Quoted or Paraphrase information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact sheet.)
May 14, 2015
Summer glow skincare tips
In the changing season our skincare routine needs to change up just a little as well. Getting to experiment and try out new things is what I am all about and I want to share some of my favorite skin care products for the summer. I find these may be best for oily to combination skin.
Beautiful summer glows start with cleansed skin. I am currently using Mary Kay’s Time Wise cleanser. In the summer, having oily skin, the oil glands can tend to feel like they are producing more oil. Time Wise is lightweight, creamy cleanser that helps to really slow down the oil production.
Moisturize!! Especially here in the summer months. If oily skin can get oilier then sometimes dry skin can get even dryer. No matter which skin type you have, moisturizer is what really balances out the over all look and feel of your skin. I currently use two moisturizers, and one facial oil, each one serves a different purpose. Seba Med is one I like to use to help slow down my oil and clear my skin of acne. The other is my Mad Hippie Face Cream. This one is my anti aging go to moisturizer. I use my Seba Med first let it dry then put my Mad Hippie on.
After we moisturize we cant forget to show the peepers some love. Goldfaden MD’s eye cream has been my eye opener. I use my ring finger and apply on the eye socket rather than directly under the eye.
Skincare is very important but beautiful skin starts on the inside. Healthy eating, and drinking plenty of water is the number one factor to beautiful glowing skin. Below I have compiled all these in a video which I have posted below. “I hope you enjoy and for some healthy eating check out ALOHA for some at home healthy recipes” Be sure to bookmark these!
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May 14, 2015
Beautiful Lupita in Cannes
There are few out there who are classier or more intriguing than the beautiful Lupita Nyongo. Always glamorous, she posted these photos from the Cannes Film Festival on Instagram and I just had to share. She looked stunning in a green Gucci gown and says they are calling her hairstyle inspired by Ugandan women and created by Vernon Francois a “fronut”….Love it:)
May 14, 2015
Diaper Drive Sunday 5/17
Come out and help us support our Domestic Violence Survivor Patty Perez! Patty started an organization called Means Of Hope. She is collecting diapers, wipes and other necessary items for babies that she will be taking to local Domestic Violence Shelters for mothers who have left their homes.
Come out and support Patty by bringing any necessary baby items you can think of!
Diaper Drive
May 14, 2015
Violife’s Slim Sonic Toothbrush Makes Traveling a Breeze
How many of you live by your electric toothbrush? Do you ever get into a dilemma when you have to pack it to travel? There are no more dilemmas with the Violife’s Slim Sonic Toothbrush. This sonic powered, portable toothbrush promises a sparking smile with 22,000 brush strokes per minute. It’s like traveling with your electric toothbrush but it’s practically 1/10 the size. There are no cords to plug in and you will have more space on the vanity for other toiletries. Not only is the Violife’s Slim Sonic Toothbrush easy to travel with, you can take it anywhere. It is conveniently enclosed in a stylish case and no one will ever know it’s a toothbrush.
A great feature with Violife’s Slim Sonic Toothbrush is that when you use your toothbrush, the case keeps the toothbrush clean. If you are not traveling, you can easily brush your teeth on the go. After brushing, simply cover the bristles and put it in your purse, drawer at work or gym bag. The next time you use it, it’s clean as a whistle.
The colors are cute and stylish and if it’s too difficult to choose one, you might have to choose two. For your convenience, Each Violife’s Slim Sonic Toothbrush comes with a free replacement head and AAA battery, so you’re ready to go as soon as you open the package!
The Slim Sonic Toothbrush retails for $15 online via www.violife.com.