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October 30, 2013
Asking for your support to The House of Lizzie Borden
I have always appreciated the positive feedback and support that I have received from my readers at It’s A Glam Thing. Some of you may know that in addition to writing, documenting, and researching about beauty, health, and lifestyle, I am also an actress and producer. I am currently working on a new film, “The House of Lizzie Borden”, which is slated to shoot in two weeks time (November 11th). It will be a horror/thriller that is loosely based off of the gruesome but true story of Lizzie Borden. Right now we are working within the confines of a tight budget and are barely able to pay all our crew members for their time and work. As a result, we have put up a campaign on IndieGoGo in order to cover just the basic costs of producing, shooting, editing, and marketing the film. I would be so absolutely grateful if you would head over to the site, http://www.indiegogo.
Hope you all have a lovely day!
Love, Donna
October 30, 2013
Suffering from Extra Dry Skin? Curel is the Answer!
I have some friends who suffer from extremely dry skin, especially in the fall and winter months. The indoor heat doesn’t help their situation and sometimes their skin gets so dry, their skin cracks. They don’t have to say a word, you can see it on their hands and fingers. “What do you do to help the dry skin?”, I ask. They have great results with Curel Ultra Healing Intensive Lotion, they swear by it.
Curel Ultra Healing Intensive Lotion has been clinically tested and proven to heal and protect your skin for 24 hours. Curel will help the driest and most irritated skin and you will feel the softness and smoothness return to your hands and skin after your first application. Curel is designed to heal your skin’s moisture barrier, this helps the skin lock in valuable moisture over time.
Curel Ultra Healing Intensive Lotion offers Advanced Ceramide Therapy. As stated by Curel, “Research proves that dry skin typically occurs when skin’s ceramide levels are depleted. While traditional lotions only hydrate skin’s surface, Curel® moisturizers work at the source of dryness to replenish skin’s ceramide levels. – not just relieving symptoms, but actually improving skin performance.”
Curel Ultra Healing Intensive Lotion promises to give your skin 24 hour protection from dryness and absorbs quickly, therefore, providing instant relief to your dry and irritated skin. Curel Ultra Healing Intensive Lotion is dermatologist tested and is suitable for all skin types you can even use Curel on your face. Cruel was made especially for you and your sensitive skin.
For more information on Curel skincare products please visit www.curel.com Curel Products can be purchased in most retail drug stores nationwide.
October 30, 2013
Hen House Linens are an All Occasion “Must-Have”
You’ve got the “Monster Mash” playing, a delightfully demonic jack-o’-lantern grinning on your doorstep and a candy jar filled to the brim for trick-or-treaters – make sure your table is dressed up and ready to meet your ghoulish guests too this Halloween with the perfect patterns from Hen House Linens! Unique and “boo-tiful” selections from Hen House Linens including Potholders, Cocktail Napkins, Cook’s Aprons, and Cocktail Aprons, will allow you to play hostess while throwing a spook-tacular Halloween party!
Hen House Lines offers fabulous decor for all occasions. Visit henhouselinens.com
October 30, 2013
Haille Steinfeld “Get the Look” at Ender’s Game Premiere
Hailee Steinfeld walked the red carpet at the premiere of her latest film Ender’s Game. Hailee looked as glamorous as ever with help from Celebrity Makeup Artist Steven Sollitto. The Oscar nominee sported a fantastic, white sequined Yves Saint Laurent top with playful red lips, paired with tailored black pants for a polished, stunning look.
Below, Steven Sollitto spills his secrets to achieve Hallie’s flawless look, as she walked the red carpet last night! Please let me know if you are interested in running this look along with a giveaway of the Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub – essential for creating a clean, healthy, and flawless canvas.
“Nothing can be taken for granted on such a big night,” Steven explains. “So, to make sure Hailee’s skin looked its best we started by using Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub to exfoliate and refine the skin. I can’t express how important a clean healthy canvas is for makeup. The Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub feels fresh, lathers beautifully, and smells clean. A little attention to your skin before a big night goes a long way.”
Here are Steven’s tips for creating the look:
- · To make sure Hailee’s skin looked its best, we started by using Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub to exfoliate and refine the skin. I can’t express how important a clean healthy canvas is for makeup. The Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub feels fresh, lathers beautifully and smells clean. A little attention to your skin before a big night goes a long way.
- · For moisturizer I used a Light Cream before applying a MAC Face and Body foundation, which I find works well on most women. Plus, this foundation allows me to go light or heavy depending on the area of the face.
- · Originally we were going to do a wet glossy red lip to match the top. We all loved it but then thought about the longevity of the look. I didn’t want her worried about her lips as she was doing interview after interview, so we used the Jouer Riviera Gloss to help mimic the sequins of her top.
- · To highlight the eyes, I used purples hues to bring out the gold in her eyes. To start her eye, I brushed shadow a bronze all across her lids and underneath her bottom lashes from Votre Vu called Copper Suede. Then, in order to give her some definition at her lashes, I used NARS Gel Liner in Tatar (this is a purple that reads black to most people, but it is softer) as well as MAC’s Strong Willed Pencil, which I smudged back and forth for a softer look. Next, I took a small but wide eye shadow brush and swept MAC Red Violet under her lashes and out at the corners of her eyes. I lined her inner bottom lids with Laura Mercier’s Violet Pencil. Two Coats of Benefit Bad Gal Lash in Black and her eyes were ready for those flashes on the red carpet.
- · On Hailee’s cheeks, I can’t help but use Laura Mercier’s Praline Creme Cheek Blush – I just love the color. A very up-to-date choice in all its peachy apricot.
With her hair pulled tight up in a sleek high pony, Hailee looked the young star she is.
Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub- A soap-free, creamy pearlized formula designed to lift away pore-clogging dirt and oil. The cleanser contains exfoliating microbeads to unclog pores and salicylic acid to prevent blackheads and breakouts from forming, keeping your summer complexion fresh and clear. $5.99; Select food, drug and mass merchant stores. www.Biore.com
October 30, 2013
10 Reasons Why I Am Obsessed With DDF Clarifying Hydrator
As some of you might be aware, I have a bunch of incredible interns who work for me (at my other job, not at blogging!)…and from time to time they come up with product recommendations that should get ‘out there’. Christy Savery, who is a Bentley College business student, talked about a product so much that I asked her if we could write about it. She’s 22 years old, and she has – you know – like – actually still got oil on her skin (unlike me who hasn’t had oily skin since, like, I don’t know, my last pregnancy (and my youngest is 11). So without having to do the math on my age, you get it!
Anyway, the product that Christy wanted me to pass on to you is called DDF Clarifying Hydrator. Here are the reasons why, as she says, ‘I am obsessed with DDF!”
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Minimizes the look of sebum build up— sebum: microscopic glands in the skin that secrete an oily/waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin—this makes it a great product for people with acne-prone skin
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Controls the oily shine
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Keeps my skin looking clear all day long
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Makes my skin feel extremely soft
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They had it at Marshall’s for only 15, originally $42
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Clears up my skin and makes my pores look smaller
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It doesn’t feel like it sits on my skin, really hydrates
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Great under foundation or cochlear because it’s not thick consistency
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Gentle to the skin
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Includes ingredients like: aloe vera, marigold and ginger extract, witch hazel and glycerin.
If you are on the younger side, and you struggle with oily skin on a regular basis, you should go and find this fabulous product. Christy happened upon it in a Marshall’s – so her next challenge will be to find it at a reasonable price. And if you have grown kids or teenagers, it might be a nice little gift to give them!
Guest post by Julia Tanen
Julia is a writer, blogger, book author
and mom from Boston, Massachusetts
October 29, 2013
Some Past It’s a Glam Thing TV
It’s a Glam Thing has lots of TV spots coming up in November. Check out some of our past TV spots here:
October 29, 2013
Children’s Health Month brings awareness to CPP !
Children’s Health Month offers the opportunity to bring attention to health issues regarding children.
This article is about Central Precocious Puberty (CPP). I wasn’t familiar with CPP ,in fact, I believe many of us who are parents generally believe that “our children normally seem to grow up too quickly.” However, when it comes to central precocious puberty, you’re dealing with a condition where a child literally undergoes an early puberty experiencing abnormally fast development that can be not only alarming, but an unhealthy situation, as well. As a result, it’s important for parents to become aware of what to look for as far as signs of CPP !
FACTS ABOUT CPP :
• “ CPP is an early onset of puberty that occurs in boys before age 9, and girls before age 8″.
• “CPP occurs in one out of every 5,000 to 10,000 children.”
• “Children with CPP often have no underlying medical problem or identifiable reason for an early puberty onset.”
• “CPP is especially a challenge for children since they may not be prepared psychologically prepared for the physical and hormonal body changes.”
• “CPP is often not diagnosed, and may lead to emotional issues as these children don’t understand what’s happening to their bodies.”
• “Parents who are aware of the signs and symptoms of CPP will be able to recognize the problem and be able to dialog with their children to help them with fear or confusion about their early puberty.”
• “By delaying CPP diagnosis, the more a child’s body will develop.”
• “Early CPP treatment is essential, and can stop the advancement of the puberty and bone maturation.”
What type of Specialist treats CPP?
A pediatric endocrinologist will be able to diagnose and treat Central Precocious Puberty.
Meet Dr. Joel Hahnke, M.D., FAAP:
“As a pediatric endocrinologist at Southwest Pediatric Endocrinology in Scottsdale,Arizona, Dr. Hahnke is board-certified, and concentrates his clinical research and treatment of:
• Pediatric Diabetes
• Endocrine Disorders
• Central Precocious Puberty”
Dr.Hahnke was kind enough to offer the following commentary to further educate and make aware some very import information regarding CPP.
AWARENESS:
“Awareness about the condition, including the physical signs and symptoms, is the first step in identifying the problem. As in most disorders, the earlier a diagnosis is made and treatment is started, the better the outcome will be.”
EFFECTS ON CHILDREN:
“Children with CPP are also frequently embarrassed by their physical changes, and they become easy targets for bullying or teasing, increasing the risk of depression. Because CPP increases the rate of bone maturation, this causes these children to tall for their age during the time of puberty, but because they actually have a shorter time to grow, this means that are at risk for being short adults.”
ADVICE FOR PARENTS:
“Any parent who thinks their child may be showing signs of early puberty should speak to their pediatrician, who may then refer the family to a pediatric endocrinologist. The pediatric endocrinologist will conduct a thorough review of the child’s medical history and a physical examination to help determine whether a child has CPP.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Central Precocious Puberty:
http://www.pubertytooearly.com
(Quoted or Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from provided CPP Fact Sheets, http://www.pubertytooearly.com & thanks to Dr.Joel Hahnke for his commentary,)
October 28, 2013
Looking for Rich & Succulent Skincare? Look to Michael Todd True Organics
It is 3 O’Clock in the afternoon and I can still smell the sweet fruity scent of my new lotion, Pink Grapefruit Energizing Body Lotion from Michael Todd True Organics. I can’t wait to use this body lotion again after I shower. It has a nice lightweight feel to it and the scent of pink Grapefruit is truly invigorating. Pink Grapefruit Energizing Body Lotion not only smells great but your skin will benefit the most from it. This lotion has amazing firming and toning properties which improves the appearance and elasticity on areas such as upper arms, hips and thighs. Your skin is also being hydrated and pampered with a true organic product.
Michael Todd True Organics is made with certified organic ingredients so there won’t be any harmful chemicals or harmful ingrdients touching your delicate skin. As explained by Michael Todd True Organics, “Most every MICHAEL TODD true organics product is beautifully crafted from a base of 100% Certified Organic Aloe Vera Juice now fortified by us in such a unique and novel way that our Aloe base is the subject of a pending patent. This ancient herbal remedy has been called “nature’s first aid kit” because of its anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. With more than 75 nutrients including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins, Aloe Vera hydrates, softens, soothes and nourishes the skin.”
Avocado Mango Face Mask is another fabulous product from Michael Todd True Organics. With the conbination of Vitimin C, Seaweed extract, Mango butter, brazilian fruit butter, shea butter and an array of enriching oils, your skin will feel soft and succulent. Avacado Mango Face Mask has the appearance of freshly pureed mangos and spreads easily onto your skin. The aroma allows you to relax as the rich ingredients soak into your skin. Avocado Mango Mask is perfect for normal to dry and sensitive skin. Use Avocado Mango Face Mask 2 to 3 times a week and give your face a spa experience.
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