September 16, 2013

Redken’s NYFW SS 2014 Calvin Klein Recap

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Calvin Klein

Spring – Summer 2014

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Hair by Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

 Redken Creative Consultant Guido brought the model’s natural texture to the forefront of his style for Calvin Klein. He took a minimalistic approach to styling, allowing the hair to revert to its natural form. Other than a bit of all soft argan-6 oil to quell frizz and flyaways, the hair was au naturale!

“I kept the hair very natural for Calvin Klein. After adding extensions, I trimmed the hair to give it a nice, chic length. I wanted a clean, minimalistic look, so it was important that the hair wasn’t overly long. By allowing the hair’s natural texture to remain in tact, the overall style is a bit raw, yet elegant.”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

 Redken Products Used:

Create the Look:
  1. On damp hair, create a messy off-center part
  2. Add all soft argan-6 oil to hair from root to ends
  3. Tuck hair behind both ears
  4. Allow hair to dry naturally
  5. For more frizz control, follow up on dry hair with all soft argan-6 oil from mid-lengths to ends

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September 16, 2013

Redken’s NYFW SS 2014 Marc Jacobs Recap

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Marc Jacobs

Spring – Summer 2014

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Hair by Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

 

Redken Creative Consultant Guido aligned the hair this season with the youthful, carefree style of Marc’s collection. Once the wigs were lightened, Guido’s team went back and darkened the roots to replicate regrowth. From the color to the choppy, somewhat messy cut, this look screams youthful nonconformity at its best.

“Why wigs? I suppose Marc and I really liked the uniformity that only wigs can create on the runway. This look was designed to encompass the type of free-spirited girl that Marc loves and ultimately designs for. She is somewhat punk and boyish, which is why the wig is bowl-shaped and asymmetrically cut around the face. It is almost as if she took the scissors to her own hair, completely confident and entirely in tune with her own personal style.”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant
Redken Products Used:

– guts 10 root targeted volume spray foam

– control addict 28 high hold hairspray

– forceful 23 super strength finishing spray

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Create the Look:
  1. Apply guts 10 root targeted volume spray foam to dry hair from roots to ends and comb through until hair is completely saturated.
  2. Divide hair into two sections (top and bottom) in the back. Make three or four parts if hair is very thick.
  3. Clip the bottom section down and out of the way, and then using a finishing brush; start to brush the top section flat against the head, following the round of the head in one direction. Repeat this with each section making sure it’s very clean and neat-looking when finished.
  4. Blow dry hair until completely dry. Apply control addict 28 high hold hairspray and then place wig cap on so it completely covers the head.
  5. Once the wig is secure, apply forceful 23 super strength finishing spray to add texture

 

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September 15, 2013

New Multi Pot Face Colors from Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc.

I don’t know about you, but it seems by the time I get a moment to myself I’m always cutting corners to try to “put on my face” and run out the door!

Here is a product from Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc. that is versatile, easy to use, and really helps you “multi-task” and look terrific in no time. It’s also very portable and easy to take in your handbag or just slip in your pocket for quick touchups!

Introducing:
Multi Pot Colors for Cheeks, Lips and Eyes from Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc:

(click to enlarge image) Multi Pot Colors for Cheeks, Lips, and Eyes from: Gabriel Cosmetics Inc.

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Multi Pot Colors for
Cheeks, Lips, and Eyes retail for $18.35

All of the Multi Pot colors are fab! I personally received and used Dahlia and Magnolia. I liked the consistency and feel of the product. They applied easily with my finger tips or brushes, and I used them on my cheeks, eyes, lips, and as a nice wash of color over my face. I was able to blend the two colors for a more neutral look, build color when I needed a bit more drama, and buff with a makeup sponge to blend and soften color edges to achieve a finished yet very natural look as in the image below, in just a few minutes.

⇖ Dahlia & Magnolia ⇗

I prepared my cleansed face with a few basics by applying a light amount of foundation to even my skin tone, defining my eyes with a navy pencil, and filling my eyebrows with a brow powder.

The Multi Pots completed my look!
• With a flat brush I applied Dahlia around and above the crease of my eye, lightly blending in an up and out diagonal direction toward the outer corner of my eyebrow.
• To achieve a nice lifted look, I used a touch of Magnolia on my finger tip and patted it lightly over the Dahlia on the upper outer corner of my eye!
• I wanted a soft glow to my skin so I used the Dahlia as a light color wash over my face. Less is best, since you can always add more if needed. I actually used a little makeup sponge, and lightly patted the Dahlia around my forehead, below my cheek bones, across my nose, and my chin. With the same sponge, I softly applied what little was left on the sponge to my neck and décolleté to just follow through with the color. I find that provides the ultimate finished look!
• It was time to add a little color. Magnolia was perfect as I, once again, used my finger tips and applied the color to my cheeks, a dot on the bridge of my nose and with what was left on my fingers, I touched a few dots on my forehead. I lightly blended, and with a clean sponge made sure that the colors were seamless!
• I smudged Dahlia on my lips and was ready to go!

These Multi Pots are fun, truly simple to use, stay looking great all day, and are even “formulated with Jojoba Oil to slow down those wrinkles!”

You’ll want to take a look at all of the wonderful “Cruelty Free”, “Gluten Free”, Vegan products at: http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com

Gabriel Cosmetics’ Multi Pots get a glowing 5-STAR Review:
• For the convenience of having color that can be used on your cheeks, lips and eyes in one “Multi Pot”
• Shades that can be worn on all skintones
• Ease of application
• Healthy ingredients
• Creating Cruelty Free, Gluten Free, Vegan products
• Developing Multi adaptable color choices

Great product Gabriel!!

Find out more about Gabriel DeSantino, the Founder and CEO of Gabriel Cosmetics, Inc., the philosophy behind his creative, healthy line of products, and purchase your Multi Pots at:
Gabriel Cosmetics Inc. :
http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com

(Quotes and/or Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from provided Product Fact sheets and information on the Gabriel Cosmetics Inc. website. Any personal commentary and makeup application techniques were my own opinion and application choices from my personal use of the “Multi Pots in Magnolia and Dahlia” that I received to review.)

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September 14, 2013

Raul Penaranda presents “ Bold” at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, New York.

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fashion powerhouse Raul Penaranda

Fashion Power House Raul Penaranda

Raul Penaranda presented his exquisite 2014 spring line “ Bold” for Mercedes Benz fashion week in New York.

For those of you who are not acquainted with fashion powerhouse Raul Penaranda, this is definitely a designer you should get to know. Raul Penaranda started his career working for the greats like Oscar de la Renta, DNKY, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne and Kellwood. He always dreamed of designing creating self-titled collections for his own personal fashion house and In 2010 he made his dream a reality and opened Raul Penaranda.

“Dream, Vision, Reality “ is the mantra Penaranda lives by.  In just 3 years Raul Penaranda’s collections have been embraced by the very best in the business.  He been featured in magazines such as, Vogue, Lucky, Vanity Fair, In Fashion Magazine and has been catching the attention of countless celebrities.  Forbes magazine hailed Raul Penaranda as “one of the fastest growing fashion entrepreneurs” and also applauded him for manufacturing his collections here in New York city.

Raul is designer of eloquence and taste.  His designs exude elegance, with soft fabrics, feminine detail, flattering dress lines and chic style.  The ‘Bold’ collection includes luxurious fabrics, refined laces, colorful patterns and geometric fabrics that exude with classic flair.

I was thrilled to be part of the hair and make-up team for his spring/summer collection premier this Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Raul Penaranda is a gracious, humble, and talented fashion powerhouse. It is clear to see why Raul Penaranda is forging his way to the top of the fashion industry.

Check out the video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SitY0Pk_RV8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

For more information visit:

www.raulpenaranda.com/new-york

https://www.facebook.com/RaulPenaranda/info

https://twitter.com/PenarandaWorld

(Check back for more posts soon – Melinda)

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September 14, 2013

Origami Owl offers Fun, Fashionable and Affordable Jewelry

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Have you ever heard about Origami Owl? I never did until recently when I received an email from one of my lovely PR gurus, Lori who is now an Origami Owl Independent Designer!

If you are a looking for a fun and fashionable gift, these lockets are perfect!  Origami Owl is a fun, social selling jewelry company where every locket tells a story.  Lori will help you create personalized lockets choosing from hundreds of charms varying from birthstones, to hobbies, to celebrations, living lockets to keep the charms in and chains in all different sizes and styles.  Choose from gold, black, silver, rose gold and chocolate. There are also engraved plates with sayings on them such as love, family and dream as well as dangles to hang on the chains!

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Every jewelry creation serves as a reminder of who you are, where you have been, where you are going and the dreams you carry in your heart.  They are all customizable and you get to choose everything from the locket…to the chain…to all the charms and anything else you’d like to add. And coming this fall, new bracelets, window plates, chains, charms, and dangles! So don’t miss out! You can also host your own party either at your home or even just online! They really are truly unique to each and every individual.

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A living locket from Origami Owl  is a perfect gift for that special someone or why not treat yourself to one!   After being introduced to these lockets, I had a hard time choosing one for myself! 

Head over to Lori’s Origami Owl website and check out how many options there are. You can also sign up to host a party (and she may even include a few rewards along with the hostess rewards) or even join her team!  if you join her team, just email via Facebook and say you were referred by It’s a Glam Thing!  You can even join by visiting her site https://lorirogers.origamiowl.com/wait/index.cfm and entering her id 36822!

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September 13, 2013

butter London meets 2013 New York Fashion Week

butter LONDON kicked off New York Fashion Week backstage at Tadashi Shoji where Global Colour Ambassador, Katie Hughes, created a chic, muted nail look.

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Designer: TADASHI SHOJI

Lead Manicurist: Katie Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador

The Scoop: Inspired by liberation and empowerment, the collection allows women to assert confidence with femininity as illustrated through soft, delicate materials

Nail Look: butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Yummy Mummy with butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Hen Party layered on top. Katie completed the look with the butter LONDON Matte Finish Shine Free Topcoat.

“We wanted the nail to mimic the gorgeous organza fabrics seen throughout Tadashi’s collection,” said Katie Jane Hughes, butter LONDON Global Colour Ambassador. “butter LONDON Nail Lacquer in Hen Party and the Matte Finish Topcoat really transformed the nail to give this glistening, textured effect.” butterlondon.com/

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September 13, 2013

Look positively aglow as you head back to school with Australian Gold

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Look positively aglow as you head back to school. I hope everyone was using their favorite sunscreen as they enjoyed their summer. Did you know you can get a healthy glow and keep it with Australian Gold Suncare products? They have a sunscreen specifically designed for your face called Sheer Coverage 45 Faces Sunscreen. Not only is it a Broad Spectrum SPF 45 but it is also a self tanner. Now I can get a healthy glow in a very safe way and you can too with Australian Gold.

The Australian Gold signature fragrance smells fantastic and I like the results I am getting. Knowing that my color was in done safely, makes Australian Gold Sheer Coverage 45 Faces Sunscreen very appealing. Australian Gold Sheer Coverage 45 Faces Sunscreen is a gradual self tanner and is formulated with a Unique, non-oily InvisiDry™ formula which absorbs quickly without a shiny residue.  Sheer Coverage 45 Faces Sunscreen is Dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic, perfect for your delicate facial skin.

Head back to school looking positively aglow with Australian Gold.   http://www.australiangold.com/

Tested and approved by the teen bloggers! Have a safe, healthy and fun school year!

 

 

 

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September 13, 2013

Natomy is Your Best Defense Against Color Fade

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Coming home from spending a summer at the beach, my color treated hair is dry, brittle, and brassy.  The first time I used Natomy Replenishing Moisture Care Shampoo, I saw a difference!  My hair felt enriched with moisture and shine!  The Natomy Color Fade Defense system is created from mild plant derived cleansers, providing conditioning at the low PH level.  All Natomy products are free of Parabens, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Gycolis, and Phthalates.  It is environmentally safe product.

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Natomy Hair Care

Natomy Replenishing Moisture Care Shampoo gently cleanse, moisturizes with jojoba oil, protects your hair, reduces color fading through UV filters.  Infused with herbs, vitamins, and botanical extracts makes your hair feel rich, healthy and more manageable!  As I continued to use Natomy Replenishing Moisture Care Shampoo, it brought my hair back to life, giving it extra strength and hydration.  Natomy Products are now available for direct purchase for the first time ever at www.natomycare.com!  The secret is out…… thank you Natomy for defending my hair from environmental  aggressions and keeping my locks ravishing and radiant!!!

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September 12, 2013

proTENAJ styleINFLECTION Body & Shine Foam: Your Answer for Awesome Hair

Everywhere I look it seems “big hair” is making a huge comeback. I can remember hearing stories from my mom about how beehives, and the “ratting” style were the look to have. I am sure that nowadays we women would not want to style our hair into something called the beehive, but we are definitely looking for ways to add body to our hair. Every product I have used to add body has never done what it says it should do. Many leave my hair feeling stiff, looking dull and that dreaded frizz always pops up every time I walk outside.

It was not until recently that I found a product that not only adds life to my dull hair, but adds incredible shine, is humidity resistant, and does not make my hair feel stiff. It is the proTENAJ styleINFLECTION Body & Shine Foam. This amazing, and unique, product starts off as a gel and emulsifies into a mousse when dispensed into your hand and can be used in some very creative ways. I have never been the kind of person who likes to follow directions (lol) so when I get a product to try, I always try something different than what it says I SHOULD do. How else can you experiment if you don’t think outside the box right?

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Having naturally curly hair, I always dry my hair with a diffuser. I applied a dime size amount (a little goes a long way) to my hand and let it emulsify to the mousse. Then I applied it to wet hair being sure to get it underneath the root. Then I did my usual blow dry routine just making sure I activated it the most at the root. Now when I diffused my hair to get my curls to activate, I used to get curls that looked like I had stuck them in a can of hairspray because they stick together, With the Body & Shine Foam you will never have stiff, sticky hair that stays in one spot. You can place the hair anywhere you want it to be.

Although one day I decided not to curl my hair but going for a sleeker, smoother look. After washing and towel drying my hair I applied the Body & Shine Foam in my hair, just like when I diffused it, and round brushed my hair to smooth out the curl. The minute I activated the hair with heat and the round brush, I swear I had never seen that much shine in my hair EVER. I was amazed at how soft, and shiny my hair looked and felt. I almost didn’t recognize my hair. The next thing I had to test was the humidity resistance. When I blow my hair out straight that seems to be the time I get the most frizz. But it did stand up to that test. Even when I was in Key West, which is even further south, my hair lasted all day with no frizzJ. I was soooooo happy I can’t even begin to tell you how shocked I was.

That day I round brushed my hair I had gotten such an amazing style out of it that the next day I didn’t feel like washing my hair and trying for it again. So this is where this unique product showed that it is truly amazing. I still had the style intact from the day before but having slept on it the body was gone. Not being one to freak out over something like that, I grabbed the proTENAJ styleINFLECTION Body & Shine Foam and pumped a very little amount into my hands. I applied it to my previously styled hair and took my hair dryer to the areas I had applied it too. My hair was back in the style I had the previous day and looked like I had spent all day doing it. I was, again, sold on the proTENAJ products. You can see my interview on their YouTube channel for tips and tricks on the proTENAJ Body & Shine Foam at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jjthPMDaW4&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLboOh05yB5_sQ5A3e0igagpHBVyw7YTXM

No doubt about it I am “proTENAJ girl”. I will honestly never let another hair product touch my hair that is not proTENAJ!!! If you want to see or learn more about the proTENAJ products and the TENAJ Beauty Group be sure to check out their website at www.tenajbeautygroup.com and check out their YouTube channel for weekly interviews and how-to videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/TENAJBeautyTBG

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September 12, 2013

9/12 -TODAY ONLY….Spa Sonic at Target.com Daily Deal Alert!

This truly is “such a deal“!!

Today only on Target.com, Spa Sonic is available for a Daily Deal! Regularly $59.99, purchase today on Target.com for $34.00.

GO TO: www.target.com/dailydeals

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SPA SONIC
Daily Deal -Today Only!
$34.00: at target.com

Spa Sonic Face and Body Polisher is not only budget-friendly price point and includes four brush head attachments unlike other spin brushes on the market today. A small brush for the face, a large brush for the body, a pumice pad for rough areas, and a facial sponge for microdermabrasion and reduction of fine lines; all of which are included with the device. The multiple attachment options for the waterproof device make deep cleansing, exfoliating, tightening and minimizing of pores possible for both the face and body.

With gentle, Clear Skin Technology, Spa Sonic is a specially designed with anti-irritating comfort bristles and can be used daily. Other brushes can be harsh on sensitive skin leaving it red and irritated.

Available in white, lavender and pink shades. Four bonus attachments included. Long lasting AA battery four pack, (No need to charge).

(Quoted and/or Paraphrased information was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet.)

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