November 15, 2014

Eliminate Acne & Reduce Cellulite With This Quick DIY Exfoliator

After running out of my favorite exfoliator I became desperate to find one that worked just as well. Of course when I went to the store they were out of my favorite so I did the next best thing, made my own out of ingredients found in my cabinet. In my video I share how to make a great anti-aging coffee ground (caffeine helps eliminate cellulite and maintains elasticity in your skin) exfoliator that I have also found to help clear my acne. With other ingredients such as honey (natural antibacterial method), salt ( releases toxins from body) and olive oil (adds moisture, eliminates appearance of fine lines and wrinkles) this great exfoliator will make you feel refreshed and invigorated after every use.

See my how-to DIY video below!

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November 13, 2014

NEW App Unites Beauty Fans

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BELLASHOOT PUTS THE WORLD OF BEAUTY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

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Bellashoot

NEW YORK, NY (November 6, 2014) –Today Bellashoot, a popular social hub for beauty experts, brands and enthusiasts, has launched a format to bring the beauty community together in one seamlessly integrated destination with the announcement of its first native iOS app for iPhone & iPad.

The first of its kind, Bellashoot is designed for beauty lovers from around the world to organize all of their favorite products, tutorials and inspiration while also sharing their own content and building relationships. Designed for everyone from veteran makeup artists looking to share their latest tutorial to the everyday beauty enthusiast seeking tips as she’s getting ready to go out on the town, Bellashoot is an outlet for beauty lovers from all walks of life.

As a member of the Bellashoot community the app will gain you a number of benefits, including:
• Members can filter their search with a variety of keywords, such as tutorials, inspiration, beauty tips, beauty news, blogger reviews, YouTube videos, nails, makeup tips, hairstyles, and more.
• The built-in camera functionality allows users to take product pictures, selfies and create beauty tutorials on-the-go, making it easy for them to share with the community in a matter of minutes.
• Easily find all of their favorite makeup artists, bloggers, hairstylists, and beauty brands and follow them all in one centralized app, never having to miss another post again.
• Create a space to store all their favorite beauty tips and products with custom collections created around their specific beauty interests, whether it’s hairstyles, nail art, bridal makeup, contour makeup or more.

To join Bellashoot’s one-stop platform for beauty lovers across the globe, share what you find, get discovered, find new beauty favorites and more, simply download the free app by visiting iTunes here.

“Bellashoot is exactly what the online beauty community has been needing, as it is transforming the way beauty enthusiasts can discover, review, evaluate, explain application and ultimately affect purchasing decisions. The beauty industry will be forever changed and enhanced by this exciting and cutting-edge social beauty app.” Dean Factor, Co-Founder of Smashbox Cosmetics, (purchased by Estee Lauder in 2010)

“Bellashoot’s mission is to innovate and simplify the way women stay on top of the latest in beauty as she goes through her daily life. We see this social application as a necessary component to every women’s beauty vanity and the first place she’ll go to be inspired, learn about products, ask questions and play with various beauty techniques. We are helping women experience beauty in a better way.” Bellashoot’s co-founder, Saje Sandhu

“This positive and encouraging social community is redefining the way women discover and learn about all things beauty. We’re building a candid and authentic platform for women to uncover and explore new products by getting feedback based on real people sharing their personal experiences. And this authenticity provides a higher value for those looking for answers to their beauty questions.” Bellashoot’s co-founder, Gee Collins.

Since launching their website last year, Bellashoot has provided beauty enthusiasts, beauty bloggers and experts a visual platform to share, discover and experiment with beauty. Bellashoot’s latest launch is making it easier for women all around the world to interact and learn about the best in beauty.

About Bellashoot – Currently bootstrapped, Bellashoot is a visual beauty community enabling women to share, learn and talk about beauty. As one of the beauty industry’s fastest-growing online communities, Bellashoot is setting the stage to be the new way women discover beauty products, get tips and inspire others. Bellashoot’s beta website launched in April 2013 and is already helping over three hundred thousand users monthly with their beauty needs. Bellashoot is based in West Hollywood, CA. www.bellashoot.com

To download the app, visit: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bellashoot/id913487924?mt=8

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November 12, 2014

All That Glitters is Viva La Juicy Gold

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It’s that time of year again! Time for Holiday shopping. The great news is, I already started my shoppong with great success. I have  found the ideal fragrance for my daughter Adrienne, Viva La Juicy Gold Couture. She is a true fan of Juicy Couture, having at least four Juicy fragrances in her perfume collection thus far.  Some of her favorites are Viva La Juicy, Juicy Couture and Couture La La Juicy to name a few.

It was the pretty black polka dot bow adorning an eye catching perfume bottle that clearly captured my attention. It’s definitely a design for a girl who loves glitz and glamour and of course GOLD! Viva La Juicy Gold Couture Eau De Parfum is Juicy’s  newest fragrance and it is a winner. The scent of this fabulous perfume is that of fruits and flowers. The fragrance captures scents of “wild berries, a kiss of honeysuckle and a luxurious elixir of golden amber, melted caramel, and vanilla.”

If you are looking for stocking stuffers, Juicy’s dual Rollerball is a “must have” especially if you are a glamour girl on the go. The Dual Rollerball fits perfectly in most purdses and handbags and contains 2 of Juicy’s remarkable fragrances, Viva la Juicy and Viva la Juicy Gold Couture.  Adrienne found a rollerball in her stocking last year and she loved it! As a matter of fact, she still uses it.

Get a jumpstart and your holiday shopping and be sure to check out the Juicy Couture fragrances. Juicy Couture fragrances can be found at macys.com.

 

 
 
 
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November 11, 2014

Be Good To Yourself With Good Earth Beauty

Want a completely natural and organic beauty routine? Then you need Good Earth Beauty. Good Earth Beauty is a natural and organic shop consisting of every beauty product you can think of from baby to pets to you. Never tested on animals, but tested and personally chosen by the staff you can guarantee you are getting the best products ever.

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Good Earth Beauty logo

Lately it has been a little chilly here in Florida and I started noticing my skin and my lips were starting to get immensely chapped. I had the pleasure of getting to enjoy Good Earth Beauty for myself by trying their Chocolate Lip Scrub and Lavender Body Balm. Both smell and feel absolutely amazing and the lip scrub is good enough to eat, literally. One night after my shower I rubbed some of the body balm on my heels, elbows and used the scrub on my lips. In just 5 minutes I noticed a big difference on my lips and my skin. That’s all it took, just 5 minutes and I have been hooked ever since. Now every time I get out of the shower, instead of grabbing for my lotion, I grab my body balm.

Body Balm

Body Balm

Now you may be asking yourself, “what is body balm”? Well just like it says it is a balm but instead of it being for your lips its for your body. The same consistency and feel as lip balm, Good Earth Beauty body balm calms chapped skin, while the chocolate lip scrub adds incredible moisture, and smoothness.
So have great skin this holiday season with Good Earth Beauty. Makes an excellent gift for the one you just don’t know what give. Check out www.goodearthbeauty.com for more great products.

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November 11, 2014

All Natural Stocking Stuffers from Burt’s Bees

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Just thought I would spread a little early holiday cheer by sharing some of my favorite stocking stuffers.  I have the perfect gifts so you don’t have to rattle your brain when the shopping begins!  Burt’s Bees products are all natural and come in great gift sets!  All their products show the exact natural percentage on each package.  From 99% natural to 100% natural!  Some of the natural raw ingredients that Burt’s Bees formulate into their products are Clary Sage, Chamomile, Aloe, Pomegranate, Willow Bark and Beeswax!  All their lip balm and lip shine are rather addictive and you will likely use it even when you don’t need to just for the flavor and shine!  From the original balm to the hint of color balms there is a whole lot of conditioning involved!  The base of the balms are light and smooth.  The shea butter, beeswax and vitamin E in the lip balms soak into the lips, leaving nothing but softness and color sweetness behind.  My favorite gift kits are Endless Shine Trio, Kissable Color, and Essential Burt’s Bees Kit.  Endless Shine Trio is three 100% natural mini tubes with flirty shades of endless shine containing apricot wax and sunflower seed oil for super shine and amazing softness.  Perfect for mistletoe kissing!  Pink shades of Blush, Flutter and Wink for a sweet, glassy holiday shine!

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Or skip waiting under the mistletoe and just get smooching with 100% natural Kissable Color warm collection.  Three luminescent lip colors that containing coconut, sunflower oils, beeswax, and fruit oils to moisturize, nourish and soften lips naturally with an invigorating peppermint flavor!  Kissable Color is a shimmer balms that hydrates winter cold lips with a nice sheer tint of color!

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Last but not least “a little bit of everything kit” – not only great for stocking stuffers but a wonderful thank you gift!  Essential Burt’s Bees Kit contains Coconut Foot Cream (0.75 oz.) moisturize and smooth dry, rough feet, Beeswax Lip Balm (0.15 oz.) soothes dry lips with naturally conditioning beeswax, Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Lotion (1 oz.) moisturize and smooth dry skin, Hand Salve (0.30 oz.), Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream (0.75 oz.) moisturizes and softens the face while effectively removing makeup and environment dirt.  This gift kit is made with natural hard-working ingredients to nourish the entire body.

You cannot go wrong with Burt’s Bees products for gifting or just to pamper yourself. Their ingredients are simple, natural and responsible, right down to the packaging.  I always say I want to look as natural as I feel so I only want the best natural ingredients on my body!  I am sure all your family and friends want the same!!!

You can find Burt’s Bees products and gift sets at most retail stores nationwide or visit burtsbees.com

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November 11, 2014

Your Lips will look Fabulous this Holiday with butterLONDON

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Do you ever find yourself buying lipstick that dries out your lips with dull color? If so, you should definitely give butter LONDON Moisture matte lip products a shot! Butter London Moisture Matte lipsticks are packed with great color and specialized pigments that keep the color long lasting. The one that I have is called Primrose Hill Picnic. The color was amazing, kept my lips hydrated, and brought nothing but positive attention to my lips. Many lipsticks are loaded with chemicals that can make your lips peel and dry out. butterLONDON uses ingredients like Vitamin E, minerals, and gel-capsule technology to keep your lips smooth, lock in moisture, and keep the application nice and even. With this being said, I definitely recommend butterLONDON lip products!
Look fabulous this holiday season visit butterlondon.com and view their amazing shades of Lipsticks.
Rachael Murray, Guest blogger
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November 11, 2014

Stock Up On Holiday Deals WIth 6PM

Online Holiday Deals Create the Perfect Opportunity to Stock-Up on Winter Essentials

Deep discounts, free shipping, easy return policies….there are many late-year shopping benefits that most of us take advantage of for all those on our holiday shopping list. But it’s the perfect time to restock your closet with classic essentials and on-trend items that will make your current wardrobe pop.

In this video, 6pm.com style guru Jay Alexander shares his cheat sheet for essentials every closet needs, provide styling secrets that will help you re-imagine your wardrobe and tell you how to get the most out of your online shopping experience.

Jay has 20 years of experience in the retail world, with a background in product design as well as in-depth knowledge and expertise in the fashion industry from around the globe. He is currently the Senior Style Advisor at 6pm.com. Prior to joining 6pm.com, Alexander was a senior women’s shoe buyer and women’s shoe and handbag buyer for several retailers and high-end boutiques, including Lane Crawford, Pumpz & Co., Target and Tootsies.

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November 10, 2014

PUREOLOGY is My Hair’s New Best Friend

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It is amazing how an invigorating aroma led me to my current shampoo, Pureology Hydrate Collection. I love it!!! At a recent visit to my hair salon, my niece (also my stylist and a fabulous one at that) was shampooing my hair and I absolutely loved the smell of the shampoo she was using on my hair. The scent was very similar to a peppermint/spearmint smell. I asked my niece what the name of the shampoo was because I loved how it made my head feel and I loved the scent. She told me it was Pureology. She also told me If I purchase some, make sure it’s the Hydrate Collection because that is perfect for my hair type.

Pureology Hydrate Collection is perfect for color treated, dry and damaged hair. Pureology Hydrate has key ingredients of Sulfate-free, colour-preserving formula derived from coconut, corn and sugar; Natural Plant Extracts including Peppermint, Sage and Rosemary; Signature Aromatherapy Blend with Peppermint and Corn Mint Essential Oils. These special blends of ingredients carefully preserves your hair color. After using Pureology Hydrate  my hair is so bouncy and soft. I noticed a difference in my hair texture right away. Of course I always use conditioner and Hydrate Condition is the compliment to the Hydrate Shampoo. Hydrate Conditioner has the same wonderful smell and will help replenish moisture to dry hair especially hair that is chemically treated. The shae butter it contains definitely left my hair silky and soft and my curls are as bouncy as ever.

Pureology Hydrate Collection also offers Hydrate Light Condition which is designed for more sensitive scalps and those with fine hair. Hydrate Light Condition provides all the benefits that Hydrate Condition offer except it is a lighter formula.

After towel drying your hair, try a few drops of  Hydrate Shine Max and rub onto your hair or, for extra shine  put 2-3 drops into your conditioner, you will be pleased with the results. Hydrate Shine Max  is a leave-in formula, created with a “selected blend of the most technologically advanced silicones”. It helps eliminate frizz, adds softness to your hair, improves shine, increases elastiscity and has the same fabulous fragrance as the Shampoo and Conditioner.

Pureology Hydrate Collection is perfect for my hair type but what collection should you get for your hair type? At pureology.com/consultation you will find a guide that will help you find the perfect Pureology Product to enhance your hair type.

 

 

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November 9, 2014

The Children’s Place kids fashions

Today I had the pleasure of presenting A Kids Fashion Show with fashions from The Children’s Place

Watch the Good Day Carolinas segment here:
http://www.myfoxcarolinas.com/story/27336366/good-day-carolinas-holiday-kids-fashion-show

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November 5, 2014

Gooble down Dana’s Bakery Macaroons this Thanksgiving

They are incredibablly delicious, melt in your mouth and you can’t just eat one… they are Dana’s Bakery Macarons! Since the holidays are all about indulging, why not consider an already made, fresh, gluten-free delicious treat. Dana’s Bakery November Pie Box macarons will have something for everyone at your Thanksgiving feast! Flavors include: Sweet Potato Pie, Berry Cobbler and Pecan Pie.

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November Pie Box macarons are available until November 30th at the Mac Bar at Gansevoort Market in NYC, www.danasbakery.com, by calling 800.477.1816.

 

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