December 12, 2012

Indulge in one of Scandinavia’s Rich Traditions

December 13th is Santa Lucia’s Day—the longest night of the year and is considered the start of the holiday season in Sweden. Indulge in one of Scandinavia’s rich traditions – a nap on a Hästens bed. Imported from Sweden, Hästens’s beds are expertly built by hand using all-natural materials including horsehair, wool, cotton and flax. From European elite to Hollywood royalty, Hästens beds are the choice for a superlative night’s rest.

WHERE: One of Hästens’ Showrooms

WHEN: December 13th

WHY: For an authentic Swedish snooze. 

Please visit Hastens.com to locate your nearest boutique – including two in the NYC area in Flatiron and SoHo. Get that beauty sleep that we all need! You deserve it!

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December 12, 2012

Smashing Gifts From SMASHBOX Cosmetics

 Smashbox Cosmetics are a great way to start or finish up your holiday shopping. You might even find a few things for yourself like I did!

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer is on my girls wish list. They are always being photographed and always want to look great when those photos get posted and Smashbox Photo Finish Primer gives them a head start. Smashbox Photo Finish Primer is available in 3 finishes, but what finish do I choose? Color Blend Apricot conceals under eye circles, veins and sunspots, Color Adjust Green minimizes redness and Color Balance Lavender helps those with yellow skin tones. Select your perfect photo finish primer at http://www.sephora.com/photo-finish-color-correcting-foundation-primer.

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Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner is my personal favorite. This creamy eyeliner glides on so easily leaving a nice smooth bold line of color. It truly is a “mistake-proof” shadow liner. They are easy to use, smudging as a liner or blending as a shadow for radiant, all-over color. I will never use anythng else! Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liners are available in Bronze and Charcoal.

Airbrush Whipped Cheek Color should be a staple in everyone’s handbag. This  lightweight blush gives cheeks a natural radiant glow. With ultra-fine pigments for supreme blendability and silicone elastomers that diminish imperfections, this mousse-like formula delivers an instant airbrushed effect. Airbrush Whipped Cheeck Color offers you no hassle touch-ups throughout the day. They are available in two great shades,  Berry Bliss and Dusty Rose.

Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette is one of my daughter’s favorite palettes. She creates the most beautiful looking eyes with this palette of ultra-blendable shadows in very trendy  shades. The richly pigmented Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette contains velvety shadows that are crease and fade resistant. Also included in the palette is a double-ended brush. Shades available are Icon and Mus.

You face is primed, your eyes are alluring, your cheeks are aglow, let’s not forget those lips. Lip Enhancing Gloss Duo is the icing on the cake. Gloss your lips to perfection with this luxe, longwearing formula with an ultra-cushiony applicator. Your lips will never look and feel better. Two sets of fabulous shades are available, Fab/Snappy and Luxe/Chic.

All of the Smashbox products mentioned here are available at Smashbox.com, Sephora, Sephora Inside JC Penney, ULTA, Nordstrom, QVC, Beauty.com and select Macy’s


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December 12, 2012

Rachel’s Hard Candy eyes

Hard Candy Single and Loving It Eyeshadow in Solo.
For $3 at Walmart this is such a great deal. This is me after an afternoon movie, dinner and a hard game of basketball. The shadow stayed on all day and still looked great at 11:00 pm! – Rachel

(Reference post http://itsateenthing.itsaglamthing.com/blog/hard-candy-eye-shadow-love )

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December 12, 2012

Comfort and Joy All Day Long

Don’t you hate it when your looking all cute and sexy in those new pants and then you see that emabarrassing panty line?  Or how about when your bra strap keeps knawing into your shoulder and you keep trying to adjust them?

 

With Shibue strapless panty and shoulder savers you can now wear that cute outfit witout any embarrassment.  You are probably wondering how does Shibue strapless panties work.  Well, it is real simple really. All you have to do is make sure your skin is clean of all lotions, and oils then you peel off the plastic covering to the reusable gel adhesive and position the panty to a comfortabel position.  Do the same for the back and enjoy the comforting feel all day long. The same with Shibue’s shoulder savers.  Just plaace Shibue’s shoulder savers under your bra strap and place strap on the saver in the slit.

 

 

To discover the comfort of Shibue visit www.shibuecouture.com and feel the comfort for yourself.

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December 12, 2012

Wet 2 Straight Without Blow Drying, Unbelievable!


My daughter Adrienne is really enjoying her new hair appliances. She is trying something new, she wasn’t convinced at first it would work but she is convinced now, it’s the new Remington’s Wet 2 Straight Iron.  In her own words, “Remington’s New Wet 2 Straight Iron is a super hair tool, allowing you to straighten your hair while it is still wet and eliminating the whole blow drying process. I didn’t believe it at first, thinking that maybe my hair would get damaged from the iron. This was not the case at all. Remington’s Wet 2 Straight really worked. It actually took me less time using Wet 2 Straight than straightening my dry hair. I do occasionally use a regular flat iron because I often straighten my dry hair.  Now, with Wet 2 Straight I have the convenience of straightening my hair right after I wash it, if I am short on time. One of the tricks I learned using Wet 2 Straight is to towel dry your hair until it’s damp, then Wet 2 Straight takes care of the rest.”

There you have it, it really works.  (See photos below) Remington’s Wet 2 Straight 1″ Flat Iron with Soy Hydra Complex conditions, dries & straightens wet hair for the ultimate smooth finish. Blow drying and straightening often causes stress to your hair but with the unique steam vents on top of this new flat iron, it safely removes water from your damp hair.

Soy protein is known for nourishing and moisturizing skin and hair.  Next generation ceramic plates on this flat iron are infused with soy hydra conditioners creating healthy, shiney hair.  These conditioners last the life of the flat iron, leaving no oily residue.  This iron also heats to 425* in 30 seconds and if you forget to turn it off, don’t worry, it has an automatic turn off after 60 minutes. These are terrific features so what are you waiting for, create a longer-lasting beautiful finish with Remington’s Wet 2 Straight Iron. http://www.remingtonproducts.com  Remington’s Wet 2 Straight Iron makes a great gift, just ask Adrienne’s friends!

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December 11, 2012

Head to Toe Beauty for the Holidays

Every woman wants to be pampered this holiday season. With everything from head to toe beauty products on their list, I have a few that are sure to please even the pickiest of people. As a hairstylist I get asked a lot, “How can I achieve curling iron curls at home”?  With Remington’s T-Studio Pearl Ceramic 1″ Styling Wand, you can get salon-created waves right in the comfort of your home.  Remington’s Styling Wand offers easy-to-read digital controls and heats to 410 degrees to give you all day picture perfect curls.  This must have multifunctional tool is great for that last minute gift idea. It can be found at www.Ulta.com and Ulta Beauty Stores across the U.S. starting at $29.99

For those “everything organic” people in your family you can treat them to Weleda Organic skin Care.  Weleda’s new Holiday gift kits give some of nature’s most coveted beauty ingredients. Hand crafted 100% natural skin care made with organic and bio dynamic ingredients.  These kits feature a body wash and a body lotion and is available in 4 different scents.

Refresh & Invigorate with Citrus, Replenish and Nourish with Sea Buckthorn, Pamper and Indulge with Wild Rose or Regenerate and Inspire with Pomegranate. Weleda Gift Kits are so fabulous, you might have to choose all four.

Weleda can be found at USA.Weleda.com  for $21.50

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December 11, 2012

Hard Candy eye shadow LOVE

I agree with Hard Candy. I am single and loving it! And, I love these Hard Candy eye shadows. I especially love that they are only $3 and you can get them at Walmart. Hard Candy Single and Loving It Eye Shadows come in the great shades that I listed below. There are twelve. (Special note for you: http://www.peta.org lists Hard Candy as a product company that does NOT test on animals.)

I have chosen my favorite and I’ll be wearing it soon so check back and see which one is my “Fave”. – Rachel

Infatuation, Fancy-Free,Vamp, Magnetic, Soiree, Night Out, Wild One, Minx, Unattached, Flirty, Solo, Attraction

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December 11, 2012

Just Like Buttah

With winter coming and cold temperatures creeping on us, dry skin is making it’s coming back.  We all know dry skin is not fun what with all the cracking, and peeling that we seem to cover it up and ignore it.  With GUD Body Butter by Bert’s Bees you can beat the dry skin without the greasy after feel of regular body lotion.  GUD’s Body Butter comes in a variety of appetizing scents such as Pearanormal Activity, Floral Cherrynova and more.  A scent for everyone on your Christmas list.

Once GUD is rubbed onto your skin, you will feel like you stepped into a pair of silk pajamas and leave behind a scent that will last throughout your busy work day. With it’s descreet size and round shape tub, GUD Body Butter can be used as your last minute stocking stuffer (Just don’t shove it in your dad or husband’s stocking by accident).

Once you experience the feeling of GUD Body Butter, you will never buy another bottle of lotion again.  Your skin will feel just like “Buttah”.

GUD Body Butter can be found in your local drug stores or online at

www.gudhappens.com 

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December 11, 2012

Beautiful Hair With Fabulous Gift Sets From Awapuhi

Give the gift of luxurious hair with a fabulous gift set form Paul Mitchell. Paul Mitchell, one of the leaders in quality hair care products has produced some great holiday gift sets for 2012.  Awapuhi  Style Wild Ginger is the perfect choice for the woman who adores her hair. Paul Mitchell’s Awapuhi Wild Ginger sets are designed with the “highest quality Hawaiian Awapuhi and Kera Triplex Keratin blend, which is guaranteed to repair hair from the inside out.”

Awapuhi  Style Wild Ginger gift set includes Texture Sea Spray containing a “balanced formula of salts, conditioning agents and styling ingredients improves strength and creates tousled definition”.  Texture Sea Spray is sure to give your hair extra texture to straight or wavy hair. “Awapuhi Extract balances moisture so hair stays touchable, while magnesium sulfate offers a layer of strength and protection.”

Add brilliance and shine to your hairstyle with Shine Spray Condition. This clean, light mist adds luminous shine and helps protect hair. Also containing Natural Awapuhi, this extract balances moisture for a healthy-looking finish and is terrific for heat styling.

I am crazy about Styling Treatment Oils and this is a fabulous one. This natural oil absorbs easily in your hair, leaving it silky and soft with a great shine. The Awapuhi Extracts smooths, softens and helps prevent frizz and moisture loss. Use it on damp hair for a perfect blow-dry, or smooth on dry hair to control frizz and add shine.

Give the healthiest, silkiest and sexiest hair in town with Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Gift Sets.

Select you gift set now at http://www.paulmitchell.com

Guest post by Donna Raheb

 

 

 

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December 11, 2012

Great Gift & Stocking Stuffers That Won’t Break the Bank


Lavanila Deodorant is a fabulous all natural deodorant containing no Parabens, Sulfates, Chemicals or Aluminum. LAVANILA Deodorant is a clinical-strength deodorant that is 100% natural and effective. This all natural deodorant comes in Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Coconut, Vanilla Grapefruit, Vanilla Lavender, and Vanilla Passion Fruit. My daughter and I love the Lavanila Deodorants and the 5 great scents they offer. Why not start your day in a healthy way, with Lavanila Healthy Deodorants http://www.lavanila.com/Healthy-Deodorant

GUD, Bert’s Bees newest creations are “Must haves” this holiday season. The fragrances that Gud offers just burst with fragrance.  Gud Body Mists are sensational and the scents are utterly intoxicating. Just spray a little into the air and walk into a burst of fragrance that will leave you smelling fantastic all day. The Gud Body Mist comes in four scents – Pearanormal Activity, Vanilla Flame, Floral Cherrynova and Orange Petalooza. The best part about Gud products is that they contain no parabens,  phthalates or petrochemicals and are never tested on animals. For more great Gud products visit http://www.burtsbees.com/n/root-gud.

Whether attached to a gift, filling a tiny space in a stocking or just because, Sun Bum SPF 30 Flavored Lip Balms are a  terrific accessory that no one should be without. Sun Bum original banana flavored SPF Lip Balm was so popular that they made new flavors! Your lips can now enjoy Pink Guava, Mango, Coconut, Key Lime and Pomegranate. Sun Bum SPF 30 offers super protection from Uva/UVB ray of the sun and also has aloe and vitimin E to keep your lips super soft. Collect all six, you will need one for outdoor activities like skiing, surfing, swiming, hicking, gardening, sports, jogging, oh my, I might have to buy more. http://www.trustthebum.com/shop/sun-bum-spf-30-lip-balm

I want to find Rimmel Lash Accelerator Serum Clear with grow lash complex in my stocking this year. Rimmel Lash Accelerator Serum helps support natural growth for your eye lashes and eye brows. If used consistently for 30 days, you will be amazed at the difference. This serum conditions lashes and brows while its fortifying gel helps support healthy lash and brow growth.  You can even wear it while wearing mascara. Sounds fantastic! http://www.rimmellondon.com/us/en/products/lash-accelerator-serum/

 

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