February 6, 2012

Wallaroo Hat Company’s 2012 Collection

ATTENTION HAT LOVERS, and I mean men, women and children,  check out the Wallaroo Hat Company’s 2012 Collection.  Not only are these hats trendy and affordable,  many of their styles can be worn throughout the year.

The “Aubrey”  style, appearing in the W collection, which my daughter loves, features a side buckle and two color choices.  Many of the hats feature  a  hidden drawstring tie inside the hat which allows for just the right fit so my daughter and I can both enjoy wearing it.

ATTENTION SUN LOVERS:  You can’t beat the UPF 50+ Ultra violet protection factor feature.   To determine which hats are UPF 50+, the hats are marked with a sun icon throughout their site.   According to their website, “These fabrics are tested by the Australian Radiation Protection Agency and block 97.5% of the sun’s ultroviolet rays. Ultraviolet radiation, or UV, is present in sunlight. The Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) shows how well a fabric protects your skin from solar UV. But remember, a Wallaroo hat only protects the skin it covers. Safeguard the rest of your body by wearing sunglasses and sunscreen.”

Wallaroo hats also come in a fabulous assortment of fabrics including canvas, microfiber, tweed, angora and wool to name a few.  A must see for both children, teens and adults.  Check out the cute and trendy styles now. Visit their website at www.wallaroohats.com  Wallaroo hats are a must see !!!!!

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February 4, 2012

Shea Vaughn’s Book ~ BREAKTHROUGH: The 5 Living Principles To Defeat Stress, Look Great & Find Total Well-Being….is a “Must Read”!

We are all individuals with different situations and needs. Often the path to find the personal balance and direction in our life can cause us frustration and it becomes an ongoing quest that can be quite challenging.

In BREAKTHROUGH, Shea Vaughn not only shares her journey, but step by step presents her amazing plan geared toward gals 45 and older who generally at this time in their lives are searching to find their, as Shea calls it, “Mind-Body” connection.

For me, the book came as one of those synchronistic answers to what I myself had been dealing with, and I must say that it is not only extremely well written, easy to read and relate to, but has pointed me in the right direction! I personally look forward to practicing SheaNetics®. (Quote from press literature) ” SheaNetics® is a revolutionary blend of ancient and contemporary values and movements that deliver a powerful mind-body experience.”

The book has a 5-Day Breakthrough Boost that includes (Quote from press literature) “Recipes for well being to creating your safe space to “meditation in motion and thought”, and also offers a jumpstart for women looking to redefine their way of life in a sustainable way.”
There are also pictures of Shea showing Body Boost sequences for you to do, as well.

As a certified personal trainer Shea Vaughn’s clients include professional athletes and notable executives.

Trained in ballet, Tai-Chi, Martial Arts, ZUMBA, yoga, pilates and more, Shea is also skilled in Eastern practices, as well as meditation for growth and stress reduction.

Her Celebrity son, actor Vince Vaughn says, “I’m grateful my mom took the time to share her passion in this book. Her work ethic and optimism have always inspired me.”

You may visit:
www.sheanetics.com where you can learn more about Shea and purchase her book BREAKTHROUGH: The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great, & Find Total Well-Being, along with additional SheaNetic® products.

This book is also available at:
barnesandnoble.com:
www.barnesandnoble.com

amazon.com
www.amazon.com

Here is the best news! One lucky person will win a copy of Shea’s book BREAKTHROUGH! TO WIN! Email lisa@itsaglamthing(dot)com . Put SHEA VAUGHN in the subject line and you could be the lucky winner. Our winner will be contacted via e-mail by April 1, 2012.

I am very happy to give BREAKTHROUGH a 5-Star Review!

What an inspirational and delightful book, Shea ~ Continued Success!

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February 3, 2012

Hello It’s a Glam Thing fans

It’s a Glam Thing welcomes Donna Raheb to our blogging team. Donna’s Blog is coming soon so check back shortly.

 

 

 

 

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February 1, 2012

Mango Tree Fitted Bangles

I remember a conversation I had with Peter Lamas, one of my favorite celebrity stylists. A fashionable women he told me, isn’t necessarily the one with the most clothes in her closet. Rather, it is the one who can make the most outfits out of what she owns. It brought back memories to my former career, where I certainly had closets full of clothes. At least one suit in every color. While I had a lot of clothes, I wasn’t what I’d consider fashionable. I’ve learned Peter’s lesson that less is more, by staying with colors that compliment me, and by really learning to accessorize.

Accessories can really make the outfit. In times where most of us are shopping in our own closets, accessories can extend the looks in your wardrobe, bringing styles from play, to the office, and to formal events. What’s better than extending your wardrobe? How about doing it in an eco-friendly and economical way? Take a look at Mango Tree Fitted Bangles. With 3 styles, 50 colors, 4 sizes and economically priced, Mango Tree Bangles are extremely popular among women of all ages. Wear singularly, mix and match, the broad range of colors (no two are alike!) assures a perfect complement to any outfit. Mango Tree Fitted Bangles give you a natural way to look fabulous.

Mango Tree Fitted Bangles are created by jewelry designers David Aviv and Helen Ducat, who met while traveling in India. Their love of travel is apparent, and from their jewelry it is clear to see that they get their inspiration from their travels. From diving and observing a coral reef and the abundance of the breathtaking colors and textures of the ocean wild life, to trekking in tropical rainforests with amazing trees, flowers and plant life, and from simply sitting at the different beaches and staring at the waves crashing into the sand, the colors of their jewelry reflect all the beauty around them. Their vision is to design and manufacture beautiful high quality products using natural materials from around the world, and to sell them at great prices so that everyone can enjoy.

Inspired by the beauty of the world and vowing to make the world a better place, Mango Tree recycles and uses natural materials to make their products eco-friendly. The Grade A organic mango trees used for their bangles are only timbered once the tree can no longer yield fruit. Mango Tree also donates a portion of the proceeds to various charities, choosing a different organization to donate to monthly. For the month of January 2012, donations will be made to LUPUS Foundation of America. When you buy a Mango Tree product you take part in making this world a better place.

To see the beautiful designs and colors of Mango Tree, go to mangotreebangles.com .

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January 31, 2012

The SAG Awards: Red Carpet Beauty Trends for Spring

Ah, awards season. Any beauty maven worth her salt waits all year to watch as the biggest stars in Hollywood do their part to predict the dominant trends for next season. This year’s Screen Actor’s Guild Awards were no different, featuring noticeable beauty trends that will surely be sought-after come next season. Here, makeup expert, founder and CEO of FACES Beautiful and creator of the Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup, Gail Sagel, shares her favorite looks from the star-studded evening and offers insider tips for everyday wear.

Coral Clique

With many celebrities embracing the “less is more” philosophy when it comes to makeup, it was no surprise that understated beauty was the winner at the SAG Awards. As Gail puts it, “Coral is natural without being boring; it allows for color without anything overpowering your natural beauty. What we saw on Sunday night were celebrities embracing the minimalist look, but creating a dewier, softer version. The key here is to create a face that looks like it was sun-kissed.”

· Start with an all-over foundation that allows natural shine to come through. Gail suggests the FACES Beautiful Brush-On Liquid Mineral Makeup for a dewy finish without looking too shiny.

· When it comes to blush and lip color, make sure to consider skin tone. The lighter the skin, the softer the coral should be; think peachy. If skin is medium, a pinky-coral is the most flattering. Darker skin tones can play with the color and go with a more intense orange tone.

· Gail cautions that it’s easy to go overboard with coral, so women should choose just one feature to play up. For example, if the lip color of choice is a stark, bold coral, give the cheeks a rest, as it will detract from the overall look.

Bold Brows

Eyebrows are having a moment. With so many celebrities embracing the bold brows trend, beauty-conscious women everywhere are taking note that this look will continue on through spring. Gail offers her expert eyebrow shaping advice: “Eyebrows are one of my favorite facial features because they really change the entire look of a face. For that reason, you have to be extremely careful with the bold brow trend, because too much brow can be overwhelming, while not enough can actually look unflattering on most face shapes.”

· First, find the right eye shadow color to fill in the eyebrow. For light brows, the color should be one or two shades darker than the normal eyebrow color, but not too dark, as it won’t blend well. For dark brows, choose a shade lighter.

· Using an angled eye shadow brush, fill in from the base of the brow upward. Afterward, run an eyebrow spooly brush through, brushing upward and making sure that all spots are filled in.

· To set eyebrows in place, use a tinted brow gel like Bare Escentials I.D. Brow Finishing Gel to ensure that these new masterpieces say set throughout the day and into the night.

Pastel Pouts

Pastel colors were all over the runways for spring 2012, encouraging celebrities to wear bright lips with confidence at the SAG Awards. “It’s so fun that colors like coral and fuchsia are being embraced by Hollywood. Many women shy away from a bold lip because it’s difficult to find the perfect match, but don’t be discouraged. Take advantage of the test products at your local beauty store and invest in some pastel tones for spring,” says Gail.

· Fair skin tones are lucky, as pinks complement the tone well. Try a lighter pink that has a peachy undertone, but stay away from a dark, extremely bright pink. Those colors will wash out your overall look.

· For medium skin tones, berry shades are best. Rather than going with a wine-colored berry, try a soft version of fuchsia. Think deep pinks and corals over bright shades.

· This trend was made for dark skin tones. For maximum impact, choose a pink with blue undertones. For show-stopping appeal, don an orange-hued coral.

“The key to any of these looks is to find the right version; settle on a color palate that brightens your skin and brings out the best of one’s own features. As they say, the most beautiful thing a woman can wear is her confidence.”

Information courtesy of Gail Sagel, www.FACESBeautiful.com.

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January 27, 2012

Fit to Flick is an innovative knit hat that let’s you show off your ponytail, look very fashionable, and stay warm!

Can you believe that there is a fashionable knit hat with a patent pending slit in the back that let’s you wear your ponytail at various heights out the back of the hat, and when you want to wear your hair down, or have short hair like I do, the slit is not visible!

Now that is ingenious designing, and we have the creator of the Fit to Flick hat, Hannah Bomze to thank.

Hanna and her boyfriend were on a trip to Italy. It was cold winter weather and Hannah wore a “beanie” over her ponytail. (Quote from Hannah) “With a ponytail in my hair and the beanie on, the hat didn’t cover my ears properly, my silhouette looked like an alien’s, and my hair was a disaster when I took the hat off for photos.”

This inspired Hannah to design Fit to Flick. (quote from Hannah) “I created a line of head wear that looks chic with or without a ponytail.”

Ponytails are always popular, and now more than ever they are really trending in the fashion world! Hanna has created lovely knit hats for women and children and you can find out more about these hats and her beautiful silk Fit to FlicK collection for the warmer weather as well by visiting:
www.fittoflick.com
Here are some pictures of the various Fit to Flick hats and the variety of hairstyles that can be worn with this amazingly adaptable hat.

I love my Fit to Flick hat and it looks super on short hair but, I thought you’d enjoy my daughter-in-law Sara who is a speech-language pathologist wearing the hat with her very full long curly hair. She related numerous times the problem she also experienced with long ponytailed hair and trying to wear a hat. She was really thrilled with the comfort and fit of the Fit to Flick hat.

Sara looks very classy wearing the Fit to Flick hat, and when she gets to her job, her hair will be “professionally perfect” after she removes the hat. The fear of a “Bad Hair Day” is no longer something she’ll have to worry about!

Let’s not leave out the kids! Here are some pictures of the cute Fit to Flick hats for the younger crowd wearing a number of different styles that not only look really cute, but will keep their heads completely covered and warm. I’m sure there will be no complaints from the children about wearing these fun and stylish hats since they can be worn with so many hairstyles and look sensational too!

Make sure when you visit the website:
www.fittoflick.com
you also take a look at the stunning warmer season Fit to Flick silk designs. They are truly gorgeous.

You may purchase your favorite style Fit to Flick hat right online at:
http://fittoflick.myshopify.com/

Get with the look !! Fit to Flick ~ A hat for any hairstyle or any season, and….. when you wear your ponytail, Like Hannah says, “Flick it” !!

Fit to Flick gets a 5-Star rating for it’s unique versatility ! Great hat, Hannah 😀

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January 24, 2012

“W.E” LEADING LADY SHOWS HER SOFTER SIDE

“W.E” LEADING LADY SHOWS HER SOFTER SIDE AT THE FILM’S NYC PREMIERE

Last night at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City, The Weinstein Company with The Cinema Society and Forevermark hosted members of the red carpet elite for the premiere of “W.E.” Alongside director Madonna, star Andrea Riseborough stood out from the crowd in a beautiful Marchesa gown and sleek, soft side-swept ‘do.

For the US premiere of the lauded film, Sebastian Professional Stylist Design Team Member Thomas Dunkin created a polished yet youthful look for Andrea that embraced soft, natural-looking texture. To recreate this leading lady’s style at home, Thomas recommends these step-by-step tips.

1. Start by spraying a light amount of Sebastian Professional Potion 9 Lite throughout the hair.

2. Blow-dry while tousling with hands, lifting big random sections up vertically as you go to achieve added volume.

3. Once dry, use a large curling iron to create soft waves. (Stylist Tip: Run the curling iron through the hair taking care not to hold the iron in place too long for softer waves that don’t look like they came from a curling iron.)

4. After curling the whole head, create a diagonal side part and pin the back over to one side.

5. Emulsify a bit of Sebastian Professional Matte Putty in palms and use to separate the curls a bit. Finish the look with a gentle spray of Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity hairspray for light, controlled hold.

Check out images of Andrea Riseborough’s red carpet arrival at the New York premiere of “W.E.” on Wire Image: www.wireimage.com

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January 23, 2012

Sign up to win $500 in Amika Hair Loot & Louboutins up to $800!

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January 23, 2012

Freeman Beauty offers 33% off their Vita-K Professional Skin Care !

This is one of those opportunities you’ll want to take advantage of and get some amazing professional skin care products at a great price. These are products, and I quote,“are power-packed with the 
potent combination of ProVita-K Complex and anti-aging peptides (MatrixylR
3000*) to give skin a youthful and radiant appearance.
”

Last October I wrote about one of the six Vita-K Professional products. It was about Vita-K Professional Dark Circles which is a great product for the under eye area. I was not only delighted at how well this product worked but liked the look I achieved while wearing it. The finish of this light weight lotion is exceptional. It hydrates the delicate eye area for a smooth youthful appearance and it contains mica which helps light up the darkness under the eye.

When I found out that Freeman Beauty was offering 33% off any product in their Vita-K Professional line I couldn’t wait to share the news with you glam gals and guys!

Quoted from product information data:

•Vita-K Professional Deep Facial Lines: “Contains Vitamin A that 
refines the skin tone and helps fight free radical sun damage.”
•Vita-K Professional Crow’s Feet: “Contains Hyaluronic Acid that 
attracts moisture and instantly plumps the skin.”

•Vita-K Professional Acne Scar: “Contains Silica that helps correct and recover skin layers, adding in a dramatic reduction of the appearance of acne scars.” 
•Vita-K Professional Age Spots: “Contains contains Licorice Root Extract 
that gently diminishes age spots and evens out skin tone.”
•Vita-K Professional Spider Veins: “Contains Vitamin C that
 minimizes the appearance of spider veins by aiding circulation and
 strengthening vein walls.”
•Vita-K Professional Dark Circles: “Contains Mica that brings
 more light to shadowy under-eyes, dramatically reducing the appearance of
 dark circles.

Do you have problems with any of the areas mentioned above? Then you’ll want to check out this exceptional opportunity to try the Vita-K Professional Product line.

Here’s how:
The coupon from FREEMAN BEAUTY for 33% off your choice of any Vita-K Professional product will be available from January 22nd to January 25th, 2012.

1. Check your newspaper! Coupons will be in newspapers across the nation.
2. Visit the Freeman Beauty website:
www.freemanbeauty.com
and enter the DISCOUNT CODE: VITAK33PR

THE COUPON WILL BE GOOD UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012 !

You’ll find the VITA-K PROFESSIONAL products at mass merchandise stores that include:
WALGREENS
RITE AID
T.J.MAXX
&
ULTA

You may also purchase them online at the website listed above!

Don’t miss out on this terrific offer! Make sure you check your newspapers or go to the above listed website now!!

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January 18, 2012

Congratulations to Claire Danes ~ Best Actress 2012 Golden Globe winner

I had the pleasure of interviewing Claire Danes last year and would like to send congratulations to Claire on behalf of the whole It’s A Glam Thing team on winning the 2012 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a TV Drama for HOMELAND !

Continued success, Claire !

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