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April 25, 2015
Queen’s Cup Fashions
The Queen’s Cup Steeplechase is in its 20th year and has become one of the South’s “must-go” events. Of course, “What to wear?” is always one of the most crucial questions! Today on WJZY-FOX46 Good Day Charlotte I got to show some of the latest men’s and women’s spring styles appropriate for this special event, showcasing fashions from Lindy Bop, The Pink Hanger, and Charlotte fashion designers D.J. Boyd (DeJaBo Ties) and LeMond Crayton-Hart (The House of LeMond).
See the video here:
The look for women at this event is somewhat casual—sundresses, skirts, and dressy slacks will all work. And don’t forget the flat-soled shoes …stilettos have no place here!
Kelly and Samantha Sport Steeplechase Styles from The House of LeMond, DeJaBo Ties and The Pink Hanger
Samantha looked beautiful in a gorgeous kelly green Amanda Uprichard dress from The Pink Hanger, a contemporary women’s boutique carrying trend-setting styles from top designers. Simple and sophisticated, the dress was paired with a two-toned floppy hat for sun protection and style, a cork clutch and matching gold accessories, making her look perfect for this event! You can soon find the entire outfit at The Pink Hanger’s online shopping website launching later this month or get it directly from the store at Charlotte’s Providence Plaza Shopping Center.
Samantha and model Kelly Melerine were definitely “styling and profiling” in coordinating steeplechase outfits! Kelly wore a traditional double-breasted pinstripe jacket that took a modern turn when combined with a navy and white checkered shirt, green seersucker pants, peacock print bow tie and white pocket square (both from DejaBo Ties), and peacock lapel pin and Cafe LeMond cuff links. Mixing a bit of the old and new, a vintage-feel Kenneth Cole Chukka boot and vintage Dobb boater hat completed his outfit, available at The House of LeMond in Charlotte’s Optimist Park.
Susan Lee-Bird and Kathryn in Lindy Bop
The Queen’s Cup is an event for the whole family. So I thought it would also be fun to show a great mother/daughter look!
Susan Lee-Bird and her daughter Kathryn looked adorable in these matching blue floral dresses from Lindy Bop, an online store specializing in vintage-inspired dresses, skirts and other items for women and girls.
Kathryn wore their Audrey style, featuring a bateau neckline, while Susan wore the Lana style, with a flattering scoop neckline. Both dresses have full swing skirts and you can add a petticoat to make these looks even more festive! To complete their ensembles, I grabbed a hot glue gun, some ribbon and flowers and restyled two vintage hats found in the back of my closet! (Note: Big style doesn’t always have to have a big price tag:)
While the usual Queen’s Cup look for men tends to include khakis, polo shirts and the occasional linen suit, Designer LeMond Crayton-Hart says the race is also great time to be a little more fashion forward. “The key to adding dimension to an outfit”, he says, “is mixing coordinating colors and alternating patterns”.
Backstage with designer LeMond Crayton-Hart
The dapper designer worked the runway himself wearing a DKNY french cuff shirt, Ralph Lauren seersucker pants, Spring Camo Happy Socks, a custom bowtie and pocket square from DeJaBowties, and custom lapel feather and cuff links from his own collection. His look was stylishly finished with a classic fedora, vintage custom-tailored blazer and Carolina blue and white suede wingtips.
Lastly, I decided I had to get in on the action by paying tribute to Julia Roberts in a brown and white polka dot dress, also from Lindy Bop…after all, “Pretty Woman” is still one of my all-time-favorite rom-coms!
For more information on the Queen’s Cup, please visit www.queenscup.org.
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April 25, 2015
Clean it up with CeraVe
For the past couple of weeks I have been horrible when it comes to my skincare routine. Being that I work from home I felt that it was not a big deal to worry to much about washing my face or doing moisturizer etc. Boy was I WRONG! My skin felt so rugged, looked very dull and acne was coming out of nowhere. At times I noticed that the less I did to my face the better it was but you can only do that for so long. One week ago I tried a product that transformed my skin and now I can’t get enough….CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser.
CeraVe
The Renewing SA Cleanser is new product that helps to eliminate acne, dissolve dirt and oil leaving your skin feeling soft. Not only that but it will give off a nice, youthful glow. At night when it is time to take off your makeup, if your anything like me, you dread doing it. Many cleansers I have tried do not dig down deep and get all the layers off. The foaming effect really helps to exfoliate and get every last morsel of makeup off. I recommend this product for all skin types and even if it is sensitive.
The hydrating cleanser bar, just like the cleanser for the face, helps your skin all over. If you want to now more about CeraVe and all the products check out www.cerave.com
April 24, 2015
DIY dinner party with Julee Ireland
Julee on set
Watch the segment here: http://www.abc15.com/lifestyle/sonoran-living/summer-dinner-party-tips-diy-ideas
April 24, 2015
DIY Dinner Party Tips on Sonoran Living
Today I presented some DIY tips on how to throw a Spring/Summer dinner party like a Pro without breaking the bank.
On Sonoran Living
Watch the segment here: http://www.abc15.com/lifestyle/sonoran-living/summer-dinner-party-tips-diy-ideas
Every party starts with a theme, guest list and most importantly an invitation. Your invitation sets the tone for your party and gives your guests a glimpse of what lies ahead so have fun with designing the perfect party invitation. Papyrus now offers DIY printable invitations! You’ll love that there is a variety of designs to choose from for every occasion. They are simple and easy to design yourself online. Select your design. Select your font and font color. Type in the details of your party. Preview your design, select your quantity and place your order! They are affordable and the quality is amazing! Papyrus invitations are a fraction of what a custom designed invitation normally costs. Your papyrus DIY printable invitations are sent directly to your doorstep within 5-7 business days for most vendors. Check with Papyrus custom invitations department for exact lead times. http://www.papyrusonline.com
Style and Entertaining DIY Gourmet Dinner Party Kits are a must have! It’s not just the invitation, guest list and decor that makes a great dinner party; it’s also the food and entertainment. What could be better than combining food with entertainment through an interactive experience? I love these simple Award Winning DIY Dinner Party Kits that make cooking and entertaining a snap! You don’t have to be a master chef to create a masterful meal. Each Style & Entertaining DIY Dinner Kit comes complete with an easy to follow step-by-step guide that includes recipes, ingredients, decor, music and wine pairing suggestions. Spice up a healthy life! Each kit contains organic herbs, spices, whole grains, beans, dried fruits and nuts to complete each recipe. Supports buy fresh and local with a grocery list for ingredients that makes gathering your cooking supplies fast and easy. Learn the fundamentals of selecting the perfect wine to serve with your meal. Find your inner celebrity chef by learning celebrity inspired cooking techniques. Set a stylish table scene with votive candles, menu cards, napkins and more included in each kit! This makes a great gift as well as, a fun cooking experience to share with your family or friends. The Style and Entertaining DIY Dinner Kit for 8 is $49.95 and the DIY Romantic Dinner for Two Kit is only $29.95. Get yours today! http://www.StyleandEntertaining.com
Style and Entertaining DIY Dinner Kit for 8
Now that the invitation has been sent and the menu has been decided we need to think about setting the perfect tablescape to compliment your dinner party. Like most working moms I don’t have a lot of extra time so I am always seeking out simple solutions for everyday living. Simply Baked makes baking and setting a beautiful table a breeze! Simply Baked tableware can go straight from the oven to your table. Yes, you can bake and serve directly in their beautifully decorative cups, bowls and more! Simply Baked is available in a variety of pretty patterns, designs, sizes and colors. They have something for everyone and every party scene! They have festive accessories such as straws, spoons, appetizer trays, plates and sticks, cake stands and more making it quick and easy to serve your guests with style! Simply Baked really allows you to have fun and get creative and it’s not just for baked goods. Use their decorative cups to create individual fresh veggie cups or to serve candy, nuts or fresh fruit. The ideas and possibilities are endless. They offer simple pre-made party packs in a variety of coordinating party themes such as the Glam kit or Fourth of July kit making planning your next dinner party simply a breeze! Prices range from $3.50 and up. http://simplybaked.us
You can create a custom chic look for any party or event with Di Potter translucent Wine and Champagne shades. There are over 32 different fabulous themes and patterns available in a variety of trending color combinations. Di Potter shades are made out of translucent paper and they’re easy to assemble, reusable and made in the U.S.A. for use with any traditional Wine or Champagne glass and a flameless candle. Di Potter also makes matching beautiful paper candle bands, placemats and charger plates to further enhance your table scape. They
are simple, affordable and unique making you the hostess who is sure to be the talk of the town! Price $22.99 for a set of 6 http://www.thepapertable.com
BONUS DIY TIP: DIY under $25-How to create an amazing last minute centerpiece using stemware, glasses, mugs, candle holders, glass bowls and vases right out of your kitchen cabinets!
Step 1: Assemble a variety or glassware from the list above in varied shapes and sizes. You want to mix high and low pieces to give it dimension and make it interesting.
Step 2: Purchase seasonal flowers at your local market or cut flowers, fruits, veggies and succulents straight from your garden.
Step 3: Group 3 or more of varied pieces in varied heights together creating a triangle shape. Fill with water, add a drop of food coloring to create desired color (directions for the various color shades are on the back of your food coloring box) and add your desired fresh cut flowers, fruit, vegetables or combination thereof to taste. Turn Wine glasses upside down with a flower or table tent card with something written on it and place candle votive on top to create mood lighting. Repeat to desired taste throughout your room and on your table.
Step 4: Find your inner Design Diva! There is no right or wrong so don’t be afraid to do what looks best to you and have fun with it! Prepare to amaze your guests with your creative, charming and simple centerpieces!
April 24, 2015
Scentbird is a Fragrant Mother’s Day Gift that keeps on giving!
Your choice of a 30-‐day supply of designer perfume is just a click away New York, NY (April 2015) –
Newcomer to the fragrance market? Scentbird provides a stylish and modern, yet convenient and affordable way to keep your fragrance game on point. For $14.95 USD per month, subscribers to Scentbird will have access to a 30-‐day supply of over 350 top designer fragrances, including Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Hermes, Gucci and Marc Jacobs delivered directly to their door in a sleek and beautiful purse-‐sized spray. The 0.27oz-‐sized bottle (about the size of a rollerball) contains your choice of perfume. Subscribers can choose their fragrance based on suggestions from Scentbird’s TruScent™ Recommender, which leverages a database of thousands of scent profiles and 500,000 reviews by real women. Or, find their match searching by brand, mood, occasion or personality. Customers create a queue of different scents they want to experience in the coming months, or continue on with a scent they feel connected to for as long as they want.
Born out of frustration with the “perfume graveyard”—expensive bottles of designer perfume collecting dust on every woman’s dresser—Scentbird was created to provide an alternative for women of today that is both practical and exciting. Mariya Nurislamova, CEO of Scentbird states, “The number one reason women buy perfume is to find something new or different. In fact, most women 18 to 34 no longer believe in having a signature fragrance. These women are used to living a life on their terms, changing their scent on a whim and matching it to an outfit. Expensive perfume bottles that last for years just cannot keep up with a modern woman’s lifestyle.“ With Scentbird, the world of fragrance opens up. Clients have an affordable option to experiment with new scents and to mix up their routine without having to spend hundreds of dollars or commit to one single bottle for years. However, the tactile experience of purchasing a new perfume is not lost. Scentbird perfumes are beautifully packaged and simple to use, and the sophisticated black atomizer is nestled in a luxurious velvet pouch. And with a platform that is friendly to both the indecisive customer and the fragrance-‐wearer who knows what she likes, Scentbird is a practical option for every type of personality. To become a scent-‐savvy member of Scentbird and indulge in this affordable luxury at scentbird.com
Scentbird is the perfect gift to give mom the luxury of designer perfume without having to guess….and it keeps on giving!
April 22, 2015
Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd, and every day with natural earth-friendly beauty brands that are effective and chemical free!
Kermit the Frog was wrong, it IS easy being green!
Earth Day is the perfect time to get behind these earth-friendly, all natural beauty treats
• Mad Hippie
• emerginC scientific organics
• Whitening Lightning ZERO White
• FABY Nature
&
• Heaven by Deborah Mitchel
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MAD HIPPIE COLLECTION
Blending the “mad scientist” formulations with “hippie” natural mentality, Mad Hippie skincare is all-natural and filled with active ingredients that actually work. With formulas that combine antioxidants, peptides, bioavailable vitamins and alpha hydroxyl acids, the Mad Hippie collection treats signs of aging, including environmental and sun damage.
NEW Vitamin A Serum – $32.99
Face Cream – $25.99
Eye Cream – $24.99
Vitamin C Serum – $33.99
Exfoliating Serum – $34.99
Antioxidant Facial Oil – $24.99
Cream Cleanser – $15.99
Via: http://www.madhippie.com & select Whole Foods Markets
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emergnC Scientic Organics Collection
emerginC’s scientific organic range is 100% natural and at least 70% organic, throughout the collection. Formulated without parabens, petro-chemicals and synthetic fragrance, the scientific organics products are not only good for your, but work too! For every product sold, emerginC will plant a tree in an indigenous area with the Plant-It 2020 campaign.
NEW citrus-kombucha body wash – $36
NEW peptide booster serum – $ 85
kombucha cleanser – $35
spirulina toner – $30
phytocell serum – $75
phytocell detox mask – $50
phytocell cream – $87.50
eyelight cream – $65
eyelight serum – $55
at-home facial peel + clarifying kit – $90
grape stem cell, white tea + seaweed body butter – $45
in lips we trust – $24
coconut-argan body oil – $54
ginger-lime sugar scrub -$45
trial/travel set – $89
All products available via: http://www.emerginC.com
FACEBOOK PROMOTION:
Now through Earth Day, emerginC will be planting 2 viable, indigenous trees in non-harvest locations for every Facebook page like they receive.
Go To: https://www.facebook.com/emerginC?fref=ts
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Whitening Lightening ZERO WHITE Collection
The ZERO White Collection contains no harmful peroxide and is ideal for anyone looking for a more green way to effectively whitening their teeth. This one of a kind treatment utilizes an all-natural blend of botanicals and baking soda with a sweet gel mint flavor that will not cause any pain or sensitivity post-use. The ZERO White products restore teeth, crowns, veneers and caps to a natural white, completely pain and chemical free.
ZERO White Teeth Whitening System – $115 via:
http://www.whiteninglightning.com
ZERO White Teeth Whitening Pen – $29 via:
www.whiteninglightning.com
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FABY Nature Collection
FABY borrows the colors of the Earth and revitalizes them in six lustrous shades with the FABY Nature collection. This new formula puts an emphasis on protecting the environment without sacrificing the quality of the product. The polish glides on perfectly, dries in minutes and is long-lasting, ensuring vibrant and luminous color. The ingredients, 87% of which are of natural origin, are derived from the manufacture of wood pulp, cotton, maize, cassava and other raw vegetable materials and are not derived from petroleum. Safe and eco-friendly, FABY polishes come in a glass bottle, a material that is both ecological and recyclable.
Etruscan Clay – a grey with an antique and refined flavor
Afromosia – a deliciously deep chocolate brown
100% Cashmere – a natural, light beige nude
Cymbidium – a green with sharp orchid tones
Peau d’Ange – a fun, light coral
Silk Cocoon – nude with silk and cream undertones
$23 via: http://www.fabyusa.com
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Heaven by Deborah Mitchell
Using only natural and organic ingredients, the new Stratosphere collection by Deobrah Mitchell is a favorite of A-listers including Kate Middleton, Victoria Beckham, Mariska Hargitay, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kate Hudson and many more. With proprietary ingredients like ABEETOXIN, a bee venom that mimics botox, this anti-aging line provides instant and long-lasting results.
Bee Polish – $23.84 to $79.45
Age Defiance Cream – $23.84 to $138.25
Bee Venom Mask – $23.84 to $174.79 (Silver), $349.59 (Black), $743.67 (Gold)
Heavenly Eyes Regenerating Complex – $71.51
Chamomile Desensitising Hydrogel – $23.84 to $79.45
Clarifying Serum – $60.07 to $122.28
Cleanse & Foam Wash – $52.44 to $100.11
Divine Cream – $23.84 to $138.25
Dream Oil Serum – $60.07 to $122.28
Hydro Cleansing Milk – $23.84 to $79.45
Youthful Moisturizer – $23.84 to $71.51
WillowBee Mask & Cleanse – $117.99
Vanilla Pod Hand Cream – $55.62
Silk Skin BeeBee Cream – $79.45 (Honey, Caramel, English Rose)
Overnight Success Oxygen Cream – $23.84 to $195.13
Peppermint Clarifying Hydrogel – $23.84 to $79.45
SOS Oil Serum – $60.07 to $122.28
LIA Oil Serum – $60.07 to $122.28
New Edition Cleansing Cream – $23.84 to $100.11
Orange Flower Cell Renewal Hydrogel – $23.84 to $79.45
All products are available via:
america.heavenskincare.com
(Any Quoted or Paraphrased information for this article was obtained from a provided from a PR-Fact Sheet.)
April 22, 2015
More pics “Sais Quoi” goes RAW
With any good fashion show comes practice and preparation! Time to “Sissy that Walk”-(RuPaul)
Photos courtesy of Mason Hartenstein
Photos courtesy of Gina Sais Quoi
April 22, 2015
“Sais Quoi” goes RAW
Hair, makeup, fashion and a runway it could only mean one thing… Fashion Show! Last Thursday, Gina Sais Quoi designs graced the runway at the first RAW Artists show of the 2015 season at The Orpheum in Tampa, FL. Having been in front of the camera and working the runway most of her life, Gina Sais Quoi is a veteran when it comes to her shows.
Sais Quoi goes RAW
photos courtesy of Cameron Balmer
RAW Natural Born Artists is an organization to help up and coming artists to showcase their talent. With everything from musicians, fashion designers, makeup artists and more, RAW is every talents dream. Gina knew that RAW was for her when she did her first show. “Everything about a RAW event is so organized and well put together, not to mention very stress free” (Quote by Gina Sais Quoi)
Sais Quoi goes RAW
Photos courtesy of Cameron Balmer
When picking her models and her team Gina looks not only at the outer appearance but also the inner appearance. To her these girls are going to be looked up to and admired. They are real people. I was invited to be one of her models alongside many beautiful young ladies who are from all walks of life. Students, mothers and career woman, Gina Sais Quoi designs says it all!
The “Sais Quoi” team:
Models: Monique Buscemi, Aimee Nicole, Kaitlyn Smith, Reiko Hardy, Elyse Christine, Megan Damaron, Elizabeth Francis, & Annie Hatcher
Makeup Artists: Mason Hartenstein, Aimee Nicole
Hairstylists: Cameron Balmer, Manna McCloud, Monique Buscemi, Mason Hartenstein
Behind the scenes GSQ
Photos courtesy of Gina Sais Quoi
If you want to see more about Gina and also more about RAW check out www.ginasaisquoi.com as well as www.rawartists.org/ginasaisquoi
April 22, 2015
Celebrate Eco-friendly Nail Treatments from Lauren b.
Let’s celebrate Earth Day!!! Paint your earth and your nails green with Lauren B Beauty Nail Couture (laurenbbeauty.com). This revolutionary nail treatment system is 5-Free, eco-friendly, vegan friendly, contains no harsh chemicals and are proudly crafted right here in the US! From base to color to topcoat, the groundbreaking treatment system is good for your nails, highly functional and fashionable!