May 9, 2013

The Greatest/Worst Hairstlyes of the All Time

National Survey Reveals Greatest/Worst Hairstyles of All Time

Survey reveals hair dos that make you sexy, smart, marriage material!

(May 7, 2013)- Women, big perm hair may have made you a hit at the Disco in the ‘70s but it’s a big DON’T today. For men, keep the cereal bowl for breakfast, not as a hairstyle and stick to the Caesar on your salad- not on your head. The results are just in for the Great Clips Greatest Hairstyles of all Time national survey and the winners are:

 

The GREATEST Hairstyle of All Time for Women:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles in the top 3

#1) Medium Layers (79%) the #1 cut of all time came from our famous FRIEND, Rachel.

#2) Long, Straight Hair (69%)

#3) Bangs (45%)

 

The GREATEST Hairstyle of All Time for Men:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles in the top 3

#1) Bed Head (72%) – The best cut for men comes from that teenage boy band whose rise to stardom has been One Direction – straight to the top!

#2) Side Part (60%)

#3) Hockey Hair (53%)

So what dos are a definite DON’T? The survey reveals:

The WORST Hairstyle of All Time for Women:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles as the worst 3

#1) Perm (60%)

#2) Feathered (56%)

#3) Asymmetrical (54%)

 For men, the bowl cut went out with Moe of the 3 Stooges. The survey shows:

The WORST Hairstyle of ALL Time for Men:

Both sexes agreed and most often ranked these styles as the worst 3

#1) Bowl Cut (63%)

#2) Caesar (57%)

#3) Faux Hawk (45%)

The survey also shows:

  • Both men and women have had 3 – 5 hairstyles in their lifetime.
  • Most folks chose a hairstyle based on the shape of their face (66%) and maintenance (62%).  More than 1 out of 3 people (38%) base their hairstyle on what their significant other finds attractive. Men are more concerned with their significant other’s opinion (47%) over women (31%).
  • Men and women both overwhelmingly agree they would not break up with someone over a bad haircut (Men 89%, Women 94%).
  • Both sexes also agree they would have the guts to tell their significant other he/she would look better with a different haircut or style (Men 78%, Women 93%).

 

The Short Story on Length

If you’re debating long or short – men should cut, women should grow and both sexes should play it straight.

  • Men find women more attractive with long hair (74%). Plus, when asked to describe the top qualities of a woman with long hair, most men ranked #1 SEXY (78%), #2 FUN (60%), #3 YOUNG (54%), and #4 WIFE MATERIAL (37%).
  • Women find men more attractive with short hair (75%). When asked to describe the top three qualities of a man with long hair, most women ranked and #1 UNPROFESSIONAL (54%), #2 ADVENTUROUS /OUTDOORSY (44%), #3 YOUNG  (41%), SEXY NEXT TO LAST19%).
  • Curly or Straight? Both sexes agree men (88%) and women (80%) are taken more seriously with straight hair. 
  • If you want to aggravate your parents or better yet, the in-laws, both sexes agree the hairstyle for men that would most aggravate parents is the Faux Hawk (71%) and for women, the Asymmetrical (77%). 
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May 9, 2013

Mom’s Getting the VIP Treatment from Bath & Body Works

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My Mom’s birthday is always one week before Mother’s Day. This year, she asked for assorted body lotions from her favorite store, Bath & Body Works. It is so much fun browsing through Bath & body Works, and after selecting the body lotions in my mom’s favorite scents, I decided to shake things up a bit and present her with a variety of scents and a variety of goodies for Mother’s Day.

I found the perfect gift, the  ultimate accessory! The V.I.P. Tote, an 8 piece gift set loaded with products featuring Bath & Body Works new “Let’s Go To Italy Collection”. The best part about this gift was with a a $40.00 purchase the V.I.P. Tote was mine for only $20.00.  The V.I.P. Tote is valued at over $115.00. WOW! I could not believe it, what a steal!  I was able to walk out of Bath & Body Works with my Mom’s Birthday Gift and Mother’s Day gift in hand! What a great shopping day and at a tremendous savings.

My mom will love the Tote to. It is a light beige shimmery cotton twill with faux leather trim. The tote is quite stylish too!  The tote is filled with a delightful assortment of Bath & Body Works favorites:

Forever Red Triple Moisture Body Cream (8 oz.), Rome Honeysuckle Amore Fragrance Trio with Body Lotion (8 fl oz.), Shower Gel (10 fl oz.) and Fine Fragrance Mist (8 fl oz.), Capri Seaside Citrus Travel Size Body Lotion (3 fl oz.) and Venice Dolce Berry Travel Size Body Lotion (3 fl oz.). Sicilian Orange Concentrated Room Spray (1.5 oz.) and a Pink Ultra Lathering Sponge.

This is truly The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift! It’s not to late to treat Mom with some wonderful goodies for Bath & Body Works. bathandbodyworks.com/

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May 8, 2013

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Here are some great gift solutions that any mother will love!

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th! There is nothing like the gift of “Beauty” to bring a smile to any mom’s face.

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PROMOTION: From May 1st to May 15th, use the code MAY10 to get mom’s present for 10% off with free shipping at: http://www.seshaskin.com

“Is your mom obsessed with beauty products? Give her the gift of a full-skincare collection with dramatic results. SESHA Skin Therapy realizes there’s more to skincare than effective ingredients. It takes a results-oriented delivery system to enable active ingredients to penetrate the skin’s protective outer layers and nourish new growing skin layers. Using Conrex Pharmaceutical’s patented and clinically proven delivery system, P.E.T® (Permeation Enhancement Technology), SESHA Skin Therapy launches its NEW CLINICAL Collection to fight against the signs of aging.”

Miracle Skin Transformer

Miracle Skin Transformer

PROMOTION: From May 1st to May 12th, use the code ILOVEMOM to receive 30% off mom’s gift at: http://www.miracleskintransformer.com
“With 15-years of beauty industry experience behind her and a busy mom of two young boys, Sarah continually found that people from various backgrounds – business women, fashionable socialites, athletes, teens, stay-at-home moms, mature ladies, and even men – desired a premium product that hydrated, primed, enhanced, mattified and protected skin, all in one easy-to-use, time-saving application. Noticing a gap in the market, Sarah spent years formulating Miracle Skin Transformer – a complete breakthrough, proprietary formulation that puts beauty and protection at your fingertips.”

Adventuress

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PROMOTION: This Mother’s Day, let Adventuress know how your mother instilled the love of adventure in you for a chance to win an Adventuress Collection Kit and package of Sunscreen Swipes for both you and your mom (valued at over $200).
Enter here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/GoAdventuress?fref=ts

“For the constantly on-the-go moms, Adventuress is the perfect Mother’s Day gift. TSA and travel friendly, the collection offers every jet-setting mom all they need to protect and nourish their skin.”

Adventuress skincare is available online via http:www.goadventuress.com.

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PROMOTION: Buy a crease ease emulsion and get a crease ease gel FREE! (Offer ends 5/12/13)

crease ease emulsion: “An intense, active, no-needles “line-relaxing” cream to relax and decrease the appearance of facial lines using a special blend of peptides, micro-collagen, herbal extracts and antioxidants.”

crease ease gel: “An intense, active, no-needles “line-relaxing” gel formulated to target fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area, above the lip and creases in the forehead.”

Available at: http://www/emerginc.com

I’ve had the opportunity to “review” and “write” about each of the products that are offering these terrific promotions, and any one of them would be wonderful gift for you to get for your mother on her special day.

(Quotes and Paraphrased promotional information provided by the PR Company.)

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May 8, 2013

Uma Thurman Red Carpet Hairstyle

I Love all things celebrity. Especially their hairstyles 🙂

 

Silver screen siren, Uma Thurman, always looks impeccable on the red carpet. At last night’s annual Metropolitan Ball, she took a walk on the wild side for the punk theme, chaos to couture; and didn’t disappoint in a striking poison ivy green chartreuse Zac Posen gown that was simply stunning. As she crossed the red carpet her fashion was flawless, paired perfectly with a full, sleek, high pony tail, a classic up-do. She trusted her tresses to her long-time stylist, David Babaii. To emphasize Uma’s bone structure and voluminous long hair, David placed a ponytail at the crown of her head for a polished look. To ensure her hair was red carpet ready and fabulously full, David recommended she begin taking Viviscal, a supplement designed to nourish hair and promote growth.

 

David Babaii commented on Uma’s sleek strands, “What’s been amazing is that I notice the texture of Uma’s hair is different now, the elasticity is better, the density of each lock of hair is thicker and longer, it holds a style better and overall it has been amazing to work with since I recommended she start Viviscal. To be honest, it has made my life easier as her hair is longer, more luscious, and just amazing.”

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May 8, 2013

The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift From L’Occitane

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L’Occitane has become one of my favorite beauty lines, offing amazing skincare products as well as a multitude of the most captivating fragrances. There is a new fragrance, one that immediately appealed to me called Vanille & Narcisse which is one of the featured fragrances from La Collection de Grasse. The fragrance carries  a delicate warm scent of vanilla floral and it immediately reminded me of a fragrance my mother used to wear years ago, a fragrance that I loved and still do.

La Collection de Grasse, inspired by the City of Grasse in Provence is known by many to be the  fragrance capital of the world, a place where delicate ingredients are gathered and the most beautiful perfumes are created. This exquisite collection was created by the founder of L’Occitane, Olivier Baussan and perfumer Karine Dubreuil.

L’Occitane describes the Narcisse Vanille so well,” A warm, intoxicating fragrance, the Vanille & Narcisse Eau de Toilette is discreet at first, the scent of narcissus swells to reveal a bouquet of white flowers and spicy heart accords. Rich and radiant vanilla blends with the wilder, untamed notes of narcissus to give it its spirit. ”

I found Vanille Narcisse to be delicate and sweet. I sensed mostly vanilla and a sweet floral but the fragrance does have notes of  blackcurrant, bergamot, narcissus, gardenia, vanilla and tonka bean. It is truly an intoxicating fragrance, and if you enjoy vanilla scents you will adore this fragrance.

L’Occitane Vanille Narcisse is the perfect gift, the perfect fragrance for the perfect lady in your life this Mother’s Day.

The set includes: Vanille & Narcisse eau de toilette 2.5 fl.oz, Vanille & Narcisse body milk 5.9 fl.oz and Vanille & Narcisse shower gel 5.9 fl.oz  usa.loccitane.com

 

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May 8, 2013

Wella Professionals Transform Anne Hathaway for the 2013 Met Ball

Anne Hathaway goes Platinum Blonde!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RED CARPET HAIR BY SASCHA BREUER USING WELLA PROFESSIONALS

 

Hair Look:

Celebrity Stylist Sascha Breuergave Anne Hathaway a strong punk yet glam hair look for the 2013 MET Ball that was held in New York City tonight. 

 

“Drawing inspiration from unforgettable punk icons like Poly Styrene from X-ray Spex and Joan Jett, I decided to go for a look that’s glam, edgy and yet very youthful and fun. We kept the style much shorter for Anne and had a lot of fun playing around with it. To enhance her punk look further we decided to take her hair to the next level: A new cool Platinum blonde color and the sharp slightly boyish finish with loads of texture were the perfect match,” says Sascha Breuer.

 

Step-By-Step Styling

1.       Start by applying a golf ball sized amount of Wella Professionals Extra Volume Mousse to damp hair for the perfect foundation and to provide hold and volume.

2.       Blow dry the hair into shape using your fingers or a skeleton brush. Dry the longer hair on top back and upwards by gently pulling the hair away from the scalp to boost the volume and some lift to it. 

3.      Push brush and dry the sides flat to the head backwards allowing them to set narrow to the head.

4.       Once the hair is completely dry use a small amount of Wella Professionals Bold Move styling paste. Spread the paste evenly between the palm of your hands and work the product through the mid length and ends to create a deep, slightly messy texture.

5.       Mist hair with Wella Professionals Stay Firm Finishing Spray to ensure that your style will last all night.

 

Credit Info:

  • ·         Hair Stylist: Sascha Breuer for Wella Professionals
  • ·         Hair Products:

o  Wella Professionals Extra Volume Mousse

o  Wella Professionals Bold Move

o  Wella Professionals Stay Firm Finishing Spray

 

About Wella Professionals Styling

Wella Professionals Styling represents a refined collection of international salon favorites and iconic products recently innovated to create an extensive range destined for hair greatness.  The products combine wet styling, dry styling and finishing products, with each range offering four levels of hold.  Wella Professionals Care and Styling launched in May 2011 in professional salons across North America.  For more information, visit www.wella.com

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May 8, 2013

Bodycology XOXO Absolutely Flirty and Desserty

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Summer in the city and out on the town, you’re not completely dressed, until you’ve kissed your skin with bodycology nourishing body cream XOXO.  It’s a flirty desserty fragrance of raspberries and lemon sorbet topped with a hint of musk. A scent so delicious it will entice you to cheat…on your diet, that is 😉

Enriched with moisturizing ingredients like; Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and vitamins E and C; not only do you get the flirtiness of the fragrant filled body cream but the nourishing effects of luxury. This is a truly indulgent body cream with a smooth rich texture that leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed. bodycology nourishing body cream XOXO, is  truly a fresh summer scent that will last throughout the day.  A flirty sensation captures your senses and softens your skin.

bodycology  is part of a Dallas based company, developed in 2003, called Advanced Beauty, Inc. bodycology products also come in different styles and fragrances. bodycology has been seen in most of the top magazines in the nation like; Lucky, Redbook, and Seventeen, to name a few. You can find bodycology products at retail, grocery, drug, and specialty stores nationwide.

Learn more about bodycology nourshing body creams and their other products at; http://www.bodycology.com/ and like them on Facebook.

Xoxo bodycology Girl!!

Laurie PayneLaurie

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May 7, 2013

The Magic of Mother’s and Daughters

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Christopher Drummond presents the Magic of Mother’s and Daughter’s. In honor of Mother’s day,  www.christopherdrummond.com is offering 30% off.

Where: www.christopherdrummond.com

When: Friday, May 10 through Monday, May 13

This promo offers a site-wide 30% off with code: 051330.  Free domestic shipping is offered on all orders over $50 as well.

 

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Nature’s Pink Palette collection is available at this fabulous offer.

§  Matte Summer Titanium Oxide-free Blush: peachy tan with a hint of pink

§  Charisma Lipgloss – milky, opaque nude pink

§  Nature’s Pink Eyeshadow Trio – Pink Beige Matte, Pink Champagne Shimmer, and Plum Brown Matte

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May 7, 2013

Hästens ~ Legendary Swedish bed making company got a visit from the multitalented Broadway and TV veteran, Kristin Chenoweth, looking for just the right “Grown Up Bed” for her new “Grown up Pad” in New York !

Can you imagine the excitement at Hästens Madison Avenue Boutique in New York when the absolutely charming, petite, television and Broadway star, Kristin Chenoweth stopped in looking for a bed for her new apartment?

Actually, Chenoweth, who appreciates her beauty sleep and understands that with a her busy schedule, sleep is no joke and truly is the key to looking young, fit and red carpet ready, chose the perfect place ~Hästens,to find just the right bed to fit her needs!

Hästens, after all, is a Legendary Swedish bed making company and has been hand crafting works of art for nearly 200 years.

Kristen Chenoweth shopped for a bed at the Hästens Madison Avenue Boutique

Kristen Chenoweth shopped for a bed at the Hästens Madison Avenue Boutique


As you can see, Kristin, the star of a new CBS series (Untitled Tad Quill Project) set to air in the fall, enjoyed testing the broad range of Hastens beds while lounging, chatting and even having a pillow fight with her assistant at one point.

In fact, she was talking up a storm with a Hästens sales associate to learn more about the brand’s natural materials of horsehair and cotton in each bed as well as the brand’s signature blue and white check print. After initially leaning towards the brand’s most popular Continental 2000T model, Kristin was ultimately charmed by Hästens’s new adjustable beds, and picked this blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern convenience. What a great choice!

Kristin was ultimately chose  Hästens's new adjustable bed,  picking a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern convenience.

Kristin was ultimately chose Hästens’s new adjustable bed, picking a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern convenience.

More about Hästens:Each of these hand crafted Hästens, masterpieces, of course, are all-natural, custom luxury beds. Layer upon layer of premium cotton, breathable linen, and hypoallergenic horsehair create a bed so supremely soft, you’ll feel weightless on it while drifting off into perfect sleep.

Like Kristin, you too can be assured of getting “Your Beauty Sleep”, and find the perfect bed to fit your needs at Hästens!

Take a moment to visit: http://www.Hastens.com.
and…..”Pleasant Dreams”!

(Quotes, Paraphrased information, and images obtained from PR-Fact sheets..)

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May 7, 2013

What Every Mom Wants for Mother’s Day, a Candle From Krigler

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What every mom wants for Mother’s Day…to enjoy their special  day with a charming gift that will calm and relax them throughout the year! Picking the right gift for mom is stressful. You don’t want to send the wrong message with a gift that is associated with housework. This year I plan to give my mom a Krigler Scented Candle No.43. This is not just any candle, the name is historically well known from the 1920’s for their expertly blended fragrances. New additions were added to their classic fragrances including the scented candles which burn for 40 to 800 hours! Lighting a Krigler candle transforms your environment into to a spa like sanctuary. Peaceful, quiet moments will always reflect back to you, the gift giver.

Krigler Candle is a luxurious, elegant scented candle, a floral combination of Tuberose and Rose Wood. It smells incredibly rich and romantic. This is the perfect time to show our mothers and grandmothers our appreciation for the care they have given us through all the years!  http://krigler.com

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