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February 9, 2015

Get the look: Mary J. Blige at the Grammys

Mary J Blige, the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” rocked it out with Sam Smith last night at the 57th Grammy Awards, but it was her Rock Star Pompadour that was all the buzz. Celebrity hairstylist, Larry Sims, was the man responsible for this sleek silhouette

Mary J Blige Performer and Grammy Nominee for Best Dance Recording

Mary J Blige
Performer and Grammy Nominee for
Best Dance Recording

Look: Rock Star Pompadour

1. Apply Smooth ‘N Shine Silk Style Foaming Wrap Lotion to clean, toweled dry hair and establish a strong side part over the right eyebrow.

2. Blow dry entire head and evenly distribute a dime size of Smooth ‘N Shine Silk ‘N Sleek Styling Heat Protect Straighten Polisher from root to tip for added protection and shine.

3. Flat iron whole head and use a large barrel curling iron, moving away from the face, to create volume at the crown.

4. After volume is achieved, take a large tooth bone comb and sculpt hair with a workable, light hold hairspray.

5. For that added Red Carpet shine, mist the Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Repair Spray-On Polisher to finish the look

Smooth ‘N Shine Silk Style Foaming Wrap Lotion ($3.99; Wal-mart/Target) A quick drying formula provides added protection when using heat styling tools and gives hair a natural hold with body, movement and shine, ideal for wrapping. This foaming liquid gives hair a smooth finish and manageable, lasting hold leaving hair healthy, shiny and heat-protected.

Smooth ‘N Shine Silk ‘N Sleek Styling Heat Protect Straighten Polisher ($4.99; Wal-mart/Target) A heat protecting polish formulated with silk amino acids and essential exotic oils. Designed to seal in moisture and protect hair from heat styling tools. Heat activated polymers and exotic oils provide extra smoothing benefits to hair, seal in moisture and protect hair from heat damage. Instantly smoothes straight styles while providing radiant shine.

Smooth ‘N Shine Instant Repair Spray-On Hair Polisher ($4.99; Wal-mart/Target) A light-weight spray-on hair polisher that instantly creates a shiny, glossy and smooth finished style. The advanced polishing formula instantly creates intense shine while it detangles and smoothes frizzies, split-ends and fly-aways. Conditions damaged hair to help prevent future breakage.

These products and more can be found at your local Walmart and Target stores

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February 9, 2015

Foodie or Gym Rat, Which are you?

gym ratThere are two types of people who live a healthy lifestyle: those who rely on their diet and hardly workout (I call them foodies), or those who rely on exercise and watch what they eat…sometimes (gym rat.)
I am truly a person who has to work out, (I guess I’m a gym rat) but I do eat clean and really do pay attention to what I put in my mouth but I must work out! I am so jealous of those skinny chicks who have a turkey sandwich for lunch and a salad for dinner, go to a yoga class and stays a size 2! Whatever, I say to you, whatever! I too will have a turkey sandwich for lunch and a salad for dinner but if I don’t go and run on that elliptical for 45 minutes I will be 5 sizes bigger.

Foodies-Festival-scenes-39 We all heard 80% Diet 20% exercise but is that true? Somewhat, It is more like 80% diet, 10% exercise and 10% genetics (you can’t count out your mother’s hips!) I have very conflicting genetics. I wish I could pick which is more prominent, but hey you have to work with what you got. On my mother’s side big and beautiful; on my father’s size; muscular and lean. I am a combo so I have to watch what I eat to maintain the weight and exercise to maintain my muscle. Solely watching what I eat along does me no good and only working out does not work for me either. Learning your body is type and what works best for you is the key.

The bottom line is I rely on both; eating well and working out. Eating well is very important and exercise is important also. Think of it this way a car needs gas and oil to run, it can’t run strictly on gas without oil nor oil without gas. Your body is a vehicle, so eat well AND workout! Let me know ….. are you a foodie or gym rat?

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February 2, 2015

How To Get Katy Perry’s Superball IXLIX Perfect Perky Pony With KMS CALIFORNIA

‪Katy Perry wowed the audience at the Superbowl IXLIX with a perfect perky pony during her halftime performance. Celebrity stylist, Clyde Haygood, said the inspiration for the look was that “Katy specifically asked for the perkiest pony you’ve ever seen!” Clyde created the pony with extra bounce so it went with the choreography and allowed Katy to helicopter it around while performing with Lenny Kravitz.

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The ponytail was constructed using a human hair Velcro pony with hair in various lengths sewn onto the inside and outside for added volume. With the added weight, in ordered to create a comfortable support system, Clyde sewed an elastic band to the base on the inside of the pony and put a toggle closure to make the ponytail retractable and actually open and close around Katy’s own hair.

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To set the ponytail, first Clyde took five 3-inch sections and curled them with a 2-inch iron to create an “S” wave. Each section was sprayed with KMS California FREESHAPE 2-in-1 styling + finishing spray ($20.99) before curling. Clyde used this spray because it’s heat activated and perfect to use with irons for setting dry hair. It also brushed out beautifully giving him the bounce he wanted for the performance.‬

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‪Next, Clyde worked on slicking Katy’s own hair back with his “go-to” gel product, KMS California HAIRSTAY styling gel ($16.50). This gel has impeccable hold and gave Clyde the glass-like shine he wanted for Katy’s hair.

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‪Once the ponytail was attached Clyde took a small amount of KMS California HAIRPLAY gel wax ($19.75) into the palm of his hands then top-coated Katy’s pony to tame any flyaways and give added support to the style. Clyde likes this product because it has the hold of a gel, yet has flexibility and lets hair move naturally. ‬

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January 31, 2015

Try Cheval Noir on Your Lashes

By Lisa Gal

Everyone wants fuller, longer lashes. Lueur Lashes of Australia provides a lightweight natural alternative to the plastic un-natural feel of other brands. Made with Genuine Noir Cheval Fur, which is black horse hair, these lashes provide a soft, wispy finish that blend seamlessly with your own lashes. Handcrafted for comfort these easy to wear lashes come in 8 styles and will be gifted to the 2015 Grammy nominees staying at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills.

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January 19, 2015

Luxury Head Jewelry Now at Sephora

By Lisa Gal

Dauphines of New York has expanded their collection and their adjustable signature headbands can now be found in Sephora. Made with high-quality sparkling crystals and fine leather these headbands provide stylish comfort. Each headband can be worn in a variety of ways to spotlight your hair. Designer Summer Rej also created “The Finest of Dauphines” featuring designs with 18K gold plating. These weightless metal chains offer elegant design inspired by glamorous style icons. Some of the items from her beautiful collection will be gifted to the 2015 SAG Award nominees this weekend.

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January 13, 2015

Get the Golden Globes look of Sienna Miller

The red carpet of film and television’s biggest night might be over, but we’ll continue admiring all the beautiful looks for a long time to come! Among them was the gorgeous Sienna Miller, star of not one, but two, nominated films this year.

The actress arrived in a plunging beaded Miu Miu gown and sported an effortlessly textured bob styled by Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist Jenny Cho.

According to Jenny, “I wanted to create a beautiful, side-swept, textured look on Sienna to play against her stunning beaded dress and to keep everything fresh and effortless. “

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Jenny shares her exclusive tips on how to recreate this look using some of her favorite products:

· Begin by making a deep side part on towel dried-hair and mist Suave Professionals Luxe Style Infusion Volumizing Weightless Blow Dry Spray all over. Blow dry hair with a paddle brush.

· Then create loose waves by using a medium size curling iron on small sections of hair, and repeating this throughout the entire head.

· Apply Suave Professionals Refresh & Revive Dry Shampoo and shake out the hair for movement, and to break up the waves so it looks natural.

· Spray hair from mid-shaft to ends with Suave Professionals Natural Infusion Moisturizing Oil Spray to add a little shine back into the hair, and then lock in the look with Suave Professionals Luxe Style Infusion Volumizing Plump Hold Hairspray.

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January 12, 2015

I’m Sick, do I Workout or Not?

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My mailbox is full of questions on…. “I am sick, can I still work out?” or “I am sick, should I still work out?” or “I am sick, what should I do to work out?” First of all, I want to commend all of you for your dedication to your fitness! So here are a few rules to remember when you are sick.

If you are sick from your neck up, work out.  Chest down and fever, sit down!  So, if you are achy, feeling like you got hit by a Mac truck and feverish your body is fighting an infection and needs it’s rest!!  (Not to mention you are contagious, so rest and let your body recoup).

If you have a headache, cold, runny nose, and that irritating sore throat, suck it up buttercup and get your work out on.  Make sure you wipe down your equipment before and after your workout so you don’t pass on your germs.  An average cold last 7 to 10 days, so you really could get away with just cardio 3 times a week. Keep in mind it really is an old wise tale that you can sweat out a cold. Jump on an elliptical, bike, or even a treadmill – it will keep you moving and keep you “on track” until your cold passes. You can do some resistance training, if you have the energy, but throttle back until your cold passes and then get back to your regular intensity!!!

Bottom line is, yes you can work out if you are sick from the neck up. Do cardio, light weights but most importantly listen to your body, if it needs rest, let it rest!

 

 

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December 28, 2014

Join A Revolution – Life Time Fitness Commitment Day on January 1, 2015

JOIN A REVOLUTION !!

JOIN A REVOLUTION !!

Life Time Opens Its Doors to the Community During Commitment Day Festival 2015…

As the battle of the bulge wages on in America, we’re seeing skyrocketing obesity rates and lower life expectancies among children. Life Time–The Healthy Way of Life Company – https://www.lifetimefitness.com/en.html, aims to inspire positive change by opening its doors to the community and hosting one million workouts across the country during its Commitment Day Festival (January 1), Fun Run (January 1-4), and Indoor Triathlon Workout (January 4, 2015).

Set to take place at 113 Life Time destinations from coast to coast, the Festival will feature healthy family events all weekend long. In addition, 52 Life Time destinations will host the annual Commitment Day 5K Fun Run on January 1st for all ages and abilities as participants join together in a symbolic commitment to lead healthier, more active lives in 2015. Plus, in partnership with IRONMAN, on January 4th, 79 Life Time destinations will host an inaugural Indoor Triathlon Workout to encourage and educate people of all athletic abilities on the sport of triathlon.

• The Commitment Festival is open to both members and non-members and will kick off on January 1, 2015 with the Commitment Day 5K Fun Run taking place in 52 cities in 24 states. Commitment Day Festival offers a variety of educational and entertaining events, including:

• Daily Fit Talks and Workout Workshops – The FIT Talks series is designed to educate and empower participants with approachable, relevant, and simple life-changing actions, such as breaking up with sugar, eating fat to burn fat, and why counting calories won’t lead to long term results. Participants may also attend a Workout Workshop in which they’ll have an opportunity to learn and burn with a new workout, such as ViPR, LT Connect, Strength and Flexibility, Battling Ropes, Upper Body Strength & Tone and more.

• Jan. 2nd Alpha Madness – The Life Time Alpha program is designed for anyone looking to lose weight or enhance performance. Participants will start with a Get Connected Seminar to introduce heart rate training via LT Connect, which helps them train smarter not harder. From there, they’ll have the opportunity to compete against themselves in an Alpha Workout focused on functional movements suitable for all ages and fitness abilities.

• Jan. 3rd Yoga Commitment Jam – Yogis and beginners alike will de-stress from the holidays and kick off a commitment to yoga with 90-minute Vinyasa Flow class suitable for all ages and abilities.

• Jan. 4th Indoor Triathlon Hour powered by Life Time Tri and IRONMAN – Redefine your 2015: commit to tri. If you’ve ever wanted to try a tri, this is where to start. Inspiration without intimidation, the 60-minute indoor workout will feature a 10-minute pool swim, 30-minute spin, and 20-minute treadmill run. Athletes of all abilities from beginner to experienced are invited. All participants who register for and attend the Indoor Triathlon Hour ($25 fee) receive a lifestyle training shirt, swim cap, race bib, $20 off a $100 purchase at – http://www.ironmanstore.com , one free month of Masters swim lessons with Life Time Swim (new participants only) and $10 a new LifeSpa service of $50 or more, plus, are eligible for a chance to win one of three slots to the 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Zell am See-Kaprun, SalzburgerLand, Austria or, one of five slots to a Life Time Tri Series race. Learn more about event locations and registration at www.indoortri.com . Limited spots available per club.

“Life Time will be opening its doors to the public during the Commitment Day Festival with a goal of getting one million people through the door to commit to a healthier life in 2015.”

JOIN A REVOLUTION !!

JOIN A REVOLUTION !!

What a great way to start a new year!!

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact Sheet.)

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December 26, 2014

Join a Revolution – Life Time Opens Its Doors to the Community During Commitment Day Festival 20

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As the battle of the bulge wages on in America, we’re seeing skyrocketing obesity rates and lower life expectancies among children. Life Time–The Healthy Way of Life Company aims to inspire positive change by opening its doors to the community and hosting one million workouts across the country during its Commitment Day Festival (January 1), Fun Run (January 1-4), and Indoor Triathlon Workout (January 4, 2015).

Set to take place at 113 Life Time destinations from coast to coast, the Festival will feature healthy family events all weekend long. In addition, 52 Life Time destinations will host the annual Commitment Day 5K Fun Run on January 1st for all ages and abilities as participants join together in a symbolic commitment to lead healthier, more active lives in 2015. Plus, in partnership with IRONMAN, on January 4th, 79 Life Time destinations will host an inaugural Indoor Triathlon Workout to encourage and educate people of all athletic abilities on the sport of triathlon.

The Commitment Festival is open to both members and non-members and will kick off on January 1, 2015 with the Commitment Day 5K Fun Run taking place in 52 cities in 24 states. Commitment Day Festival offers a variety of educational and entertaining events, including:

  • Daily Fit Talks and Workout Workshops – The FIT Talks series is designed to educate and empower participants with approachable, relevant, and simple life-changing actions, such as breaking up with sugar, eating fat to burn fat, and why counting calories won’t lead to long term results. Participants may also attend a Workout Workshop in which they’ll have an opportunity to learn and burn with a new workout, such as ViPR, LT Connect, Strength and Flexibility, Battling Ropes, Upper Body Strength & Tone and more.
  • Jan. 2nd Alpha Madness – The Life Time Alpha program is designed for anyone looking to lose weight or enhance performance. Participants will start with a Get Connected Seminar to introduce heart rate training via LT Connect, which helps them train smarter not harder. From there, they’ll have the opportunity to compete against themselves in an Alpha Workout focused on functional movements suitable for all ages and fitness abilities.
  • Jan. 3rd Yoga Commitment Jam – Yogis and beginners alike will de-stress from the holidays and kick off a commitment to yoga with 90-minute Vinyasa Flow class suitable for all ages and abilities.
  • Jan. 4th Indoor Triathlon Hour powered by Life Time Tri and IRONMAN – Redefine your 2015: commit to tri. If you’ve ever wanted to try a tri, this is where to start. Inspiration without intimidation, the 60-minute indoor workout will feature a 10-minute pool swim, 30-minute spin, and 20-minute treadmill run. Athletes of all abilities from beginner to experienced are invited. All participants who register for and attend the Indoor Triathlon Hour ($25 fee) receive a lifestyle training shirt, swim cap, race bib, $20 off a $100 purchase at ironmanstore.com, one free month of Masters swim lessons with Life Time Swim (new participants only) and $10 a new LifeSpa service of $50 or more, plus, are eligible for a chance to win one of three slots to the 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Zell am See-Kaprun, SalzburgerLand, Austria or, one of five slots to a Life Time Tri Series race. Learn more about event locations and registration at www.indoortri.com. Limited spots available per club.

 

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December 2, 2014

Self-Contained Sphynx Razor Poised to Blow The Lid Off Shaving Industry

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Los Angeles, CA – November 11, 2014 – Gone are the days of shameful missed shave spots – Syphnx Razor is here to provide a smooth solution for women on the go! Sphynx Razor is the only all-inclusive shaving system that allows women to tackle shaving anywhere outside the shower.

Fed up with the annoyance and embarrassment of missed spots after shaving in the shower, Founder and CEO of Sphynx Razor, Leila Kashani, knew that there had to be a better way. She searched the market for a portable shaving solution and was surprised to find nothing existed. So Kashani set out to create a quick solution for missed spots that didn’t include dry razors… and all the knicks, cuts and bumps that ensued. With a background in marketing and communications from the University of California San Diego and a distinguished career as a marketing and product manager for some of the best known global brands including Nike, Columbia Sportswear and Little Tikes Toys, Leila had both the perfect background to tackle the business of Sphynx as well as being her own ideal Sphynx customer: a busy woman on the go.

Sphynx isn’t a replacement for your regular shaving, but rather the perfect accessory to supplement shaving emergencies for today’s modern and incredibly busy woman. Sphynx exists to provide women not only with smooth legs, but with a smooth experience for shaving when they need it most – outside their home shower! Sphynx Razor is the first and only discreet and portable, 3-in-1 multifunctional razor on the market today. The Sphynx Razor houses 2 razors, a refillable water compartment and wet-dry shave lotion, in a lightweight self- contained compact case. Women can easily carry one in their purse, tuck one away in their glove box or stash one in their gym bag. Then when a missed spot or shaving emergency pops up away from home, they simply twist the Sphnyx dial to switch between water, soap, and then razor for a quick, discreet and effective shave.

Sphynx Razor launched its Kickstarter campaign on Thursday, November 13, 2014 with an anticipated nationwide launch in April 2015. To ignite the first bulk order, U.S. based Sphynx Razor aims to raise $25,000. Kickstarter backers will be part of the group to receive the first razors from its production line, with the opportunity to contribute to the design process.

Pledges are welcomed and accepted on ten different levels:

  1. $5 or more to help start the shaving revolution
  2. $14 or more (200 available): Early birds to receive 1 Sphynx Razor at discounted price
  3. $16 or more: 1 Sphynx Razor
  4. $28 or more (200 available): Early birds to receive 2 Sphynx Razor at discounted price
  5. $30 or more: 2 Sphynx Razors
  6. $57 or more: 4 Sphynx Razors
  7. $82 or more: 6 Sphynx Razors
  8. $106 or more: 8 Sphynx Razors
  9. $120 or more: 10 Sphynx Razors
  10. $1500 or more: 24 Sphynx Razors, pledger will design a pattern and have their style named after them,

    to be released on website, along with a custom Sphynx Razor gift box

For more information about Sphynx Razor and to back the Sphynx campaign, visit:

https://www.kickstarter.com

About Sphynx Razor: Sphynx Razor was born with the mission to help women everywhere spend more time with the things they love so they never miss out or worry about grooming again. Turning the bashful moments to the bold, Sphynx Razor is for every kind of woman. Available in a discreet 3-in-1 compact shave, Sphynx Razor comes in a variety of styles and designs to fit every flexible, fearless, and fun life.

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