November 28, 2012

Become Your Own Perfume Designer

The power of scent…….. Scents can trigger intense feelings and emotions in every human being. Its power can be used to boost your confidence, calm you down, make you feel secure, energize you and more. Scent can tell us much more than we are aware of, and its power should not be underestimated!

While I am a big fan of perfumes, I have become a bigger fan of Lisa Hoffman’s fragrance collection. She allows you the opportunity to become your own perfume designer, and the ability to change your scent as often as you want throughout your day! It’s a designer innovation creating a fragrance revolution! The ultimate way to wear a fragrance—your way!

Lisa, (http://www.lisahoffmanbeauty.com/) a busy professional, entrepreneur, wife and mother understands the fragrance wearer and this understanding is reflected in the modern sensibilities of not only her fragrance collection, but in the wearer’s ability to enjoy the fragrance in uncomplicated ways! She embraces every facet of life into her creative process, from the everyday to the adventurous, and allows the wearer to do the same and change it up as often as they want to!

Her collection consists of fine jewelry pieces that include a signature charm that holds scent infused beads which slowly release its fragrance! (A bonus-no more accidently over-spraying a scent!) The fragrance line consisting of Japanese Agarwood (soulful and woody notes), Madagascar Orchid (exotic), Tuscan Fig (romantic and warm), Tunisian Neroli (sensual and mysterious) and French Clary Sage (crisp and clean) gives a wonderful palate to play and experiment with! Put a bead (or a few!) in the necklace, bracelet, cuff or earrings and change it up throughout the day!

The Holiday Gift scents are a perfect gift for yourself or any lover of perfume on your list! It comes with a full size Eau De Parfum and matching Fragrance Bracelet with refillable fragrance beads! This season, wear fragrance your way!

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November 27, 2012

TouchBack Marker is Here To Stay

 

TouchBack Brow marker-Being an eyebrow fanatic and very picky with the way they look, giving TouchBack Brow Marker a try was a dream! I fell in love with how easy the application was. Use very quick short strokes and follow in the direction the brow hair grows. I was able to create fully shaped brows in a cinch while looking very natural and not over done. I used dark brown and the color stayed on all day until washing off. A little tip about your eyebrows, remember they are not twins, they are sisters, and they can help you not to over tweeze!! No more powder for my eyebrows, this marker is here to stay.

 Kristina Barricelli, Gemini14 Salon states it nicely, “It’s all about experimentation. If you have warm but fair – or “Strawberry” – hair with brows to match, the browns on their own might be a bit too dark. The darker you go the cooler the color, so try mixing a couple of shades. If you’re feeling adventurous – especially you brunettes out there — don’t be afraid to go dark. You’ll find that it’ll add incredible dimension to your eyes and cheekbones.”

TouchBack Marker http://www.touchbackgray.com/browmarker is available in 4 shades that coordinate very nicely with TouchBack Hair Color. TouchBack Marker is not tested on Animals

A little tip about your eyebrows, remember they are not twins, they are sisters, and they can help you not over tweeze!  No more powder for my eyebrows, this marker is here to stay.

 

Crystal Price, Guest blogger

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November 27, 2012

Give a Gift Wrapped With Gratitude

 

What a wonderful time of year. A time for family, friends, baking and holiday shopping. We all know that holiday shopping requires gift wrapping.  Before you head to the stores stocking up on gift wrap, ribbons, bags, tissues, bows and tape (yes, you actually need most of these items to wrap one gift), consider wrapping your gifts with reusable fabric gift bags from Gratitude Gift Bags.

The holidays are not the only time we need gift wrap. There are always birthdays, anniversaries and all sorts of special occasions throughout out the year that require special wrappings and Gratitude Gift Bags offers just that.

Gratitude Gift Bags are eco-friendly fabric bags that can be reused which makes them extremely cost effective. Just knowing that I don’t have to deal with gift wrap, tape, scissors, tissue paper and boxes makes Gratitude Gift Bags quite appealing. Gratitude Gift Bags are also great for the holidays with many children-themed and Christmas/Hannukah patterns. They come in a variety of colors, sizes and patterns and fabrics such as rayon/taffeta.  The Wine bottle bags are spectacular. My favorites are the gift card holders (shown below). What a great way to present a gift card than in a fabric gift card holder.

Gratitude Gift Bags are assembled in the USA and custom orders are welcome. To view Gratitude Gift Bags patterns, sizes, and pricing, please visit their website at gratitudegiftbags.com.

Gratitude Gift Bags will be offering a 15% discount on your purchase so be sure to use the promotional code Blog15 at checkout on their website: Gratitudegiftbags.com.  Remember, give a gift wrapped in gratitude with Gratitude Gift Bags.

 

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November 27, 2012

Keeping Oily Skin Under Control

Question:  Does your makeup ever seem to match your skin perfectly in the morning and look several shades darker by the end of the day?  Mine has.  This has puzzled and frustrated me for years, especially since, like a lot of women of color, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time searching for the perfect foundation.  It always looks great in the store!  So what happens?

Did you know that oil is the main cause of color change in makeup?  Luckily, I’ve never had too much of a problem with oily skin, but after being out in the sun all day or  under hot set lights,  it’s hard to keep anyone’s face from getting shiny.  So, I’m so happy that I was recently introduced to two oil control products from THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP  line by jane iredale.

“Shine is notable by its absence!”

Absence® Oil Control Primer promises to control the oil produced by skin without affecting its moisture.  I’ve been using it under my foundation to control shine for about a week now and I love it! It doesn’t make your skin feel dry and is really sheer and color-free.  In fact, you’ll hardly know it’s there.  You can use a makeup brush or the sponge that’s included to apply it under makeup on the parts of your face that tend to get oily (like I do) or on your entire face as a primer.  It’s good for oily, normal or combination skin and can also be used alone or under any mineral base. 

Absence® is available at shop.janeiredale.com and retails for $37.00.

jane iredale Facial Blotting Papers control shine on-the-go!

To keep shine under control while you’re on-the-go, I suggest trying jane iredale’s Facial Bloting Papers.  It’s amazing how much excess oil these tiny little sheets can soak up!  You get 100 blotting papers in a super cute little gold metal compact that you might want to use for business cards later:)  I’ve always just used face powder for touch-ups throughout the day, but these soft, all-natural papers made from organic flax seed are really absorbent and give you a more natural flawless finish.  Great for tucking into your purse to use anytime!

Facial Blotting Papers with Compact are available at shop.janeiredale.com and retail for $11.00.

 

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November 27, 2012

It’s a Glam Thing Teen Holiday Faves Video

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Thank you to our teen bloggers Adrienne & Rachel for sharing your holiday favorite gifts with us!

www.calgon.com
www.thymes.com
www.cleanlogicbodycare.com
www.fakebake.com
www.lancome.com
www.tweezerman.com
www.eylure.com
www.violentlips.com
www.philipb.com
www.judithaugustcosmetics.com

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November 26, 2012

Watch your skin imperfections disappear with Sarah McNamara’s newest product ~ Miracle Skin Transformer VANISH!

Sarah McNamara, once again, has created a product that is not only good for your skin, but is easy to use, and works it’s “magic” right before your eyes as we’ve come to expect from all of Sarah’s Miracle Skin Transformer creations!

Are you ready to brighten your skin and target those fine lines, pores, and sun damaged areas? How about watching dark spots fade, and with ongoing use, experiencing a smoother texture and tone to your skin ?

Well wait no more and let the “magic” begin!
Introducing ~ Miracle Skin Transformer Vanish !

Miracle Skin Transformer Vanish

(Quote) Vanish is an “instant imperfection corrector”.
You’ll instantly notice:
• Reduction in the size of your pores
• Less apparent fine lines and wrinkles
• A smoother skin texture
• A brighter and more clarified tone to your skin

The benefits of long term use of Vanish include:
• Improvement of elasticity and boost in collagen production
• Reduction of surface redness and irritated skin
• A smoother tone and texture of your skin and oxidative damage protection

Ingredients in Miracle Skin Transformer Vanish include:
(Quote)
• Vitamin C and Ergothioneine ~ A “super antioxidant duo”
• Lupine ~ “Providing DNA protection against oxidative damage, protecting the tone and elasticity of the skin.”
• Perennial Plant extracts ~ “Working on two levels to instantly improve the evenness of skin tone and help fade dark spots.”
• Sesame and Grapefruit ~ “An organic sesame oil provides skin with essential fatty acids for hydration”

Quoting some good statistics based on a 1 month user study of 30 women:
• 100% saw visible improved skin texture and brighter, more radiant skin.
• 95% agreed Vanish instantly made their skin look and feel younger and smoother.
• 90% felt Vanish instantly minimized the appearance of discoloration, dullness, and surface redness.
• 90% saw less noticeable pores.

You only need to use a small amount. (about the size of a pea) You may apply Vanish evenly on your clean face before makeup, or apply to specific areas that need attention.
It’s recommended use for optimal results is twice daily.

Find out more about Miracle Skin Transformer Vanish by visiting : www.miracleskintransformer.com

In December 2012 Vanish will be available at Nordstrom and Sephora stores, and online at:
www.nordstrom.com
www.sephora.com

Vanish is another great addition to Sara McNamara’s line of Miracle Skin Transformer products that I know you will enjoy….

(Paraphrased and/or quoted information from provided press release, product facts, & data statistics)

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November 26, 2012

Always “on-the-go”? Are you into outdoor activities, sports, or just the thrill of an adventure? Then ADVENTURESS skin care was created just for you!

Adventuress Michele Carter knows all about the thrill of adventure. At 10 years old she rode her first dirt bike and as she says now, “I was hooked, I loved the freedom it gave me. I still get butterflies every time I fire up my Harley. Yes it’s thrilling; it’s also an anticipation of the camaraderie and adventure I’m going to experience along the way.” To Michele that’s being an “Adventuress”.

No matter what your “Adventure” is, Michelle says, ” GO THERE”

For you gals on-the-go like Michele, no matter what your “Adventure” is she says, “GO THERE”, and has created the “Adventuress Skin Care Collection” to “nourish and protect” your skin, and packaged her products in a way that will also compliment your active life style!

The ADVENTURESS intro offer collection of trial size products! The perfect travel kit!

This travel kit is really “Slick”! Just zip up the hard cover case that has everything you need to care for your skin, and “hit the road”!

We’ll go over the Adventuress Travel Kit products and then you can visit Michele’s website at: http://www.goadventuress.com

Here you’ll find a site that tells you more about Michele, the Adventuress product collection, the science behind the product, a place to share your favorite Adventuress moment, and read The Adventuress Blog Page!

The Travel Kit contains:
• 5 prepackaged Fearlessly Refreshing Facial Wipes
• 1- Naturally Liberating Cleanser (It’s Fragrance & Paraben free)
• 1- Restorative Skin Purifier (It’s Fragrance & Paraben free)
• 1- A Boldly Nourishing Moisturizer (With French Rose Hip & Evening Primrose Oil)
• 1- High Performance Sunscreen 30-SPF (UVA & UVB protection, moisturizes as it protects, and is water resistant)

The website offers more detailed information about the products, ingredients, and benefits in the above Adventuress Travel Kit. You’ll be impressed with the list of healthy ingredients that encourage anti-aging, healing, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant benefits, and botanical extracts that assist cell renewal and exfoliation, while reducing irritation, plus so much more!

A couple of my “Faves” in the Adventuress Product line are the individual packets of the Fearlessly Refreshing Facial Wipes:

These cleansing wipes are biodegradable, and are an environmental shield that will protect your skin from redness, rash, and irritation.

I also love the Sunscreen Swipes:

Adventuress Sunscreen Swipes


They are so convenient, and individually wrapped. You won’t have to worry about greasy hands or fingers when you apply the product since the packaging is so “user friendly”! It’s a “sealed finger pocket” that has just the right dosage and delivers a clean application whenever you need sun protection!

Adventuress founder, Michele Carter, has done an amazing job targeting the skin care needs for “thrill seeking Adventuress gals” on-the-go!

Are you an Adventuress! I believe we all are in one way or another! Maybe you need to just “Go There”!

“I believe that every thrill-seeking Adventuress, from woman rider to surf babe, deserves a little pampering”
~ Michele Carter

(Quotes and paraphrased information obtained from PR fact sheets and goadventuress website)

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November 26, 2012

Beautiful Scents Come in all Types of Packaging at Soap & Paper Factory

 

 

 

I have been enjoying all kinds of great scents lately. Candles, Potpourri, Body Lotions, Shower Gels, Room Sprays, the assortment is endless. I just can’t get enough of these delicious scents let alone the variety they come in. My new favorite home fragrance comes from Soap and Paper Factory‘s Aromatic Room Diffusers and they have an incredible assortment in fabulous scents. Diffusers are a delightful way to to add fragrance to any room in your home, office or work place. These elegant and decorative diffusers take up so little space and they can fit anywhere. If you are not familiar with aromatic room diffusers, Soap and Paper Factory states it nicely, “Reed diffusers distribute fragrance as the aromatic oil moves up the reeds and into the air.”

I have mine in my bathroom and it fits so nicely in the corner, I just love it. Soap and Paper Factory’s Aromatic Room Diffusers are available in seven enchanting scents. I hard a difficult time choosing between Verbena, Green Tea, Lavender, Jasmine, Gardenia, Geranium and Roland Pine. I chose Gardenia and I enjoy the scent so much so that I am choosing Jasmine when I purchase my next one.

Soap and Paper Factory’s Aromatic Room Diffusers are also eco-friendly because the fragrance is non-aerosol. These delightful aromatic room diffusers make great holiday gifts. They are packaged in a lovely floral printed box, all you need to do is add a bow!

 

I just can’t get enough of Soap and Paper Factory’s fragrances. You must try a few of their solid perfumes. That’s right, a few. Once you have one, you just have to try another. Soap and Paper Factory Solid Perfumes are a great way to dab your favorite fragrance on throughout the day. These delightful solid perfumes are contained in a small flat tin, that literally can fit in your back pocket. You can’t break it or spill it, now that’s my kind of perfume. As stated by Soap and Paper Factory, “Our beautiful solid perfumes are a sexy way to fragrance yourself.  Just apply to your pulse points as often as you wish, or dig deep and use as a pomade (because it’s great for your hair). Pure jojoba, beeswax and signature fragrances make this an elegant way to fragrance yourself every minute of the day! ”

These pretty and compact solid perfumes come in 1/2 ounce sizes and are available in 9 inviting scents. Soap and Paper Factory Solid Perfumes make great stocking stuffers or better yet, attach one to a gift or gift card to make it extra special.

At http://www.soapandpaperfactory.com/ not only will you find aromatic diffusers and solid perfumes, other items in their collection include hand creams, candles, soaps and perfumes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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November 25, 2012

The Chemical Free Way To Healthy Skin is With Raw Essentials

Once you step into the shower with Raw Essential Balancing Body Wash and you won’t want to step out. Experience the most exhilarating feeling while washing. A feeling of  clean, fresh and smelling fantastic. Raw Essentials Balancing Body Wash is a chemical free, cruelty free, body wash, containing no harsh chemicals and suitable for all skin types. As stated in their website http://www.rawessentials.com, Raw Essentials Balancing Body Wash is “Infused with 40% pure aloe leaf juice and oat extract to help heal and hydrate”. Raw Essentials Balancing Body Wash contains pure aloe which hydrates and moisturizes, Oat extract which moisturizers and has anti-oxidant benefits and Sucrose Cocoate which is a cleanser made entirely of sugar. This body wash also foams  without laurel sulfates which is an added benefit.

Experience that same exhilarating feeling with Raw Essentials Radiant Face Scrub. I loved this face scrub, is smelled great and is non abrasive to your face and neck. Raw Essentials Radiant Face Scrub is specially formulated with 40% raw aloe and is very gentle on your skin because is contains round microbeads with natural soy extracts to gently exfoliate without causing micro scratches, a common side effect of most scrubs. Raw Essentials Radiant Face Scrub also foams without laurel sulfates, is chemical free and is safe for all skin types. This facial scrub also  helps improve skin tone, texture, and clarity to reveal brighter, more radiant skin. Like their body wash, Raw Essentials Radiant Face Scrub contains pure aloe, sucrose Cocate and Eucalyptus leaf oil, which helps protect your skin from inflammation.

Carol Alt, supermodel and actress created Raw Essentials Skincare and her story can be found at, http://www.rawessentials.com/carols-story

“The chemical free way to healthy skin is Raw Essentials.

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November 25, 2012

End The Curse With Neuma Blow Dry Lotion

I am one of the many girls that blow dries and straightens her hair on a regular basis.  I was cursed with curly, frizzy, unmanageable hair so on most days I have to resort to using all those hair damaging and drying heating tools.  I constantly have dry hair and split ends.  I normally use a generic heat protectant spray, but I don’t think it did much.  I gave Neuma Blow Dry Lotion a try, and the result were amazing.  After using it, my hair felt softer and smoother.  My hair didn’t feel dry at all and had a nice shine to it.  Better yet, Neuma Blow Dry Lotion made my hair smell great.  My hair didn’t have the “hair straightener” smell to it.

My hair gets really greasy whenever I add any product to it but Neuma Blow Dry Lotion didn’t make my hair feel heavy or greasy at all. This product is a “must have” for any girl that ever touches a blow drier, hair straightener, curling iron, or any other heated hair styling tool.

Guest Blog by Jenna R.

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