October 11, 2015

Do you have Charisma? Wear it….Les Lunes!!

Les Luna Blog

Fall is here! The days are getting cooler and it’s time to dig out those fall staples, you know that go to cardigan, those leggings, and those Uggs. Before you dig out the the old, let me tell you about my new fall staples and once you hear about it I am sure it will be yours too. I am a true believer that you wear your clothing and not the clothing wear you. The clothes are there to support the wearer, not to be so overbearing that you are simply focused on the outfit. Les lunes luxury collection does exactly that. It’s simple, snappy, elegant designs make you feel like a star and your outfit is the ravishing background dancer.

My first new staple is the Les Lunes’s Wrap Knitted Cardigan in Mint. It is to die for, the fabric is made of ultra-soft bamboo trust me, once you slip it on you will immediately feel that soft, cozy, warm comfortable feeling that you get when you are sitting at home in front of your fireplace. The color is so rich and brilliant, you can’t help but smile and give yourself a big hug, it doesn’t matter if it’s dreary, gray or even raining my Les Lunes Cardigan will save the day.

Another staple I head to is my leggings but let’s be honest, those are tough to get right. They can be too thin and see through, or too thick and bulky and sag at your knees but don’t worry, Les Lunes High-Waisted Leggings are an amazing item that makes you feel as though you are wearing a second layer of skin. The fit is so astounding, it really gives you that covered feel without all that extra bulk.

Click on http://www.leslunes.com/ and see all the delightful elegant styles. Start your Les Lunes’s collection today and get your new fall staples, I promise you once you place this fabric on your skin you will never go back.

I guarantee you will be hearing about Les Lunes from everywhere and you definitely have not heard the last from me on this gorgeous collection, I can’t wait to share with you. Les Lunes clothing strikes a perfect balance between effortless elegance and flattering comfort. It is made for the women with charisma and not afraid to show it and I know that you are that woman!

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October 5, 2015

DIY Apple Cinnamon Body Scrub

With fall upon us, it’s time to break out the ever popular Fall Scents. Now those Fall Scents can become part of your daily skin routine. Check out this DIY on Apple Cinnamon Body Scrub. Apples are one of the most loved skincare ingredients because of their natural anti-aging, hydrating, acne clearing and UV protection of the skin. Of course with so many uses for apples I only named a few lol. Even if you are not a big apple lover I guarantee you may just love this body scrub 🙂 Everyone will want a little “Whiff” of you and will be asking where you got it 😉 Enjoy!

DIY Apple Cinnamon Body Scrub

DIY Apple Cinnamon Body Scrub

Ingredients:
1 C. coconut oil
½ C. brown sugar
½ C. natural applesauce
2 tsp. cinnamon
4-5 4 oz. jelly jars

1. Mix all ingredients together until fully blended
2. Apply to damp skin (use nice warm water to help open pores), scrubbing gently, allowing your pores to soak up the rich, beautiful scent.
3. Allow to set on your skin for 2-3 minutes before rinsing. This will give the ingredients time to absorb into the skin leaving it feel soft, smooth and help to eliminate dead skin cells.
4. Rinse with nice cool water to lock in moisture.

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September 23, 2015

Beauty: fall is pumpkin time!

Pumpkin foot scrub

Pumpkin foot scrub

It’s that time of year again! Today is officially the first day of fall, otherwise known as pumpkin season. Celebrate today with a DIY pumpkin foot scrub from celebrity nail artist and owner of As U Wish Nail Salon, Skyy Hadley.

 

“Pumpkins are more than just for carving on Halloween,” she noted. “They’re rich in vitamins and nutrients and can do wonders for your feet!” They contain “various enzymes that help nourish and brighten the skin, and just by adding raw sugar you have a perfect foot scrub,” she said.

 

PUMPKIN FOOT SCRUB
Ingredients:
1 can pureed pumpkin
1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup raw sugar

2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon olive oil

 

Directions:
Mix pureed pumpkin in a bowl. Stir in a yogurt, honey, sugar and olive oil. Wash your feet in warm water, and while your feet are moist, apply the scrub using your hands in a circular motion. Massage the mask onto your feet for 10 minutes on each foot and remove with warm water and a washcloth.

 

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September 23, 2015

Pumpkin spice & everything nice

It’s that time of year again. Time for PUMPKIN EVERYTHING!!! Just like the rest of the country, I am so excited. I mean who doesn’t love pumpkin ice cream, coffee, muffins and more? As much as pumpkin is good to eat, it is alaso great for making into a facial. Full of Vitamin A & C plus many skin loving enzymes, this facial will take your love for pumpkin/spa days to the next level. So next time you are sipping on pumpkin spice coffee, and eating a yummy pumpkin muffin try this facial. Perfect for those fall nights while watching Hocus Pocus 😉

Pureed pumpkin or canned pumpkin
Unflavored yogurt
Honey
Ground almonds
Olive oil

Get beautified:
1.Start by mixing 2 cups of pureed, cooked fresh or canned pumpkin.
2.Add 4 tablespoons unflavored yogurt, 4 tablespoons honey, 1/3 cup ground almonds, 1/4 teaspoon olive oil.
3.Mix and apply to clean, moist skin.
4.The enzymes are more active when moist, so sit in a warm tub or shower for 5-10 minutes.
5.Remove with a clean washcloth.
6.Apply moisturizer and enjoy soft clean skin!
7.Cover the rest of the mixture and use within a week.

Enjoy this facial all year long as well.

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February 18, 2015

Get the look: Rodarte fall/winter with John Freida

John Freida logo

John Freida logo

RODARTE – FALL/ WINTER 2015

John Freida

John Freida

THE STYLIST: Odile Gilbert

THE LOOK: Incredible shine and movement. Inspired by the idea of beautiful and natural textures.

HOW TO:
· Depending on the hair’s natural texture, either apply Frizz Ease Beyond Smooth Frizz Immunity Primer or Frizz Ease Dream Curls Air-Dry Waves Styling Foam to wet hair.
· Next, blow-dry the hair while combing through with your fingers.
· Spray Beach Blonde Sea Waves Sea Salt Spray and work in with hands while diffusing.
· Once all the hair is dry, take random pieces and curl them using a 1 ½ inch curling iron. Do not touch the roots or ends with the curling iron. For the waves to look natural, run your fingers through them at the end.
· To finish, spray Frizz Ease KeraFLEX Hairspray to hold the style and brush through with a natural bristle brush.

For more on John Freida visit www.johnfreida.com

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February 12, 2015

Runway fashions from Mercedes-Benz fashion week

New York’s largest media event, Mercedes-Benz fashion week is a golden, global opportunity for designers all over the world to showcase, and emerge into the industry. Mercedes-Benz fashion week travels through the globe from NYC to Australia, Miami, Berlin and Instanbul. Features many designers such as Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, BCBG and Calvin Klein. Just to name a few of the many! Designers showcase their newest fall line for 2015. But here in Miami the fall fashion is swimwear. Here are some of the fashions that caught my eye on the runway! 🙂

swimwear Lilliana

swimwear Lilliana

BCBG

BCBG

A.J. Araujo

A.J. Araujo

Not only does Mercedes-Benz fashion week give designers a chance to showcase their talent, but also needs a team of talented hair stylists as well. Check out my how to blog.

For more info on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week visit www.mbfasionweek.com

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October 22, 2014

Fall Into Your New Style

Get your new fall color at none other The Salon Professional Academy in The Villages, FL. My beautiful new style was done by soon to be graduate and soon to be Salon Jaylee employee, Alexa Stafford. With my massive curly hair, Alexa stepped up to the challenge. With help from her awesome educators, Mrs. Chestnut (Livia Chestnut) and Mrs. Young (Ashley Young) she knocked it right out of the park.

Photos Courtesy of The Villages Salon Professional Academy

Photos Courtesy of The Villages Salon Professional Academy

I have always loved red, but I wanted to “fall” it up with some highlights in the front. After the color was done and my hair was “chopped” off it was time to style. Using proTENAJ products, Alexa once again knocked it out of the park.

New hair

New hair

I always enjoy getting to go back to the school and encourage the students to follow their dreams and to show them how they to can take this industry by storm. Keep going you guys! There is so much to learn and experience!

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October 15, 2014

“Pretty Smart Beauty Gadgets” On Your Carolina

Whether you want to get rid of unwanted hair, tame or dry your hair faster, get sparkling teeth, get ready quicker or just plain relax, I suggest gadgets that can help.

Your Carolina

Your Carolina

Watch segment here: http://www.wspa.com/story/26791242/smart-beauty-from-its-a-glam-thing?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10691979

The WheeMe relaxation robot is designed to make the user relaxed and free from stress. It is palm sized and vibrates while it moves. Simply place it on top of your back and let it do the rest – decreasing blood pressure, decrease in anxiety and more are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to WheeMe’s benefits. The WheeMe robot has smart tilt sensors that prevents it from falling off your back, that way you can enjoy a long, stress relieving, treatment, without any concerns.

WheeMe has 3 relaxation modes: Vibration, Caress, And Tickling with the unique ‘Tingle Fingers’ accessory designed for a delightful tingling sensation. www.wheeme.com

Violife SLIM Sonic Toothbrush is a portable toothbrush available in a variety of bright colors and patterns, the Slim Sonic delivers a sparkling smile with 22,000 brush strokes per minute. The slim, mascara-style vented cap design is ideal for your handbag, gym bag or desk drawer. www.violight.com

Marco Norma is a world renowned hairstylist and designer of YOBRUSH. This brings consumers & “beauty-istas” a new way to reduce clutter in a purse and simplify life. It’s a dual purpose product. Designed for harmless tough detangling, windy days, after sports activities, to use at the gym, or anywhere “on the go”, YOBRUSH keeps you looking good while protecting your iPhone! It’s built right in to the case. In various colors it is available for the iPhone 5 and soon will be available for the iPhone 6. www.yobrush.com

Lindo Twist-n-Roll tweezers gently removes hair in a one twist motion. Its gentle and works like threading or tweezing. This little device will make your face look smooth and rid of unwanted hair on the upper lip, cheeks, neck and chin area. www.facialwork.com

The BLO & GO is a hands free blow dryer holder created to make styling your hair quicker and easier. It attaches instantly to almost any smooth flat surface like mirrors, windows & countertops. It’s like having an extra hand to hold your blow dryer while you dry and style your hair. www.bloandgo.com

The CVS/pharmacy Fogless Shower Mirror is guaranteed fogless for life. It makes caring for your face in the comfort of the shower easy. For the guys it is perfect for close, comfortable shaves. Its is great for home and travel. It comes with a Squeegee and Travel pouch. Water in the easy-fill reservoir neutralizes the mirror and air temperature to eliminate fogging and specially designed suction cups adhere to virtually any wall surface and detach easily. The squeegee wipes away water drops. www.cvs.com

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September 9, 2014

Shades Of Fall On IndyStyle TV

Today I presented “Shades of Fall” beauty and accessory items in Fall colors on IndyStyle TV.

Shades of Fall

Shades of Fall

Watch the video here: http://wishtv.com/2014/09/09/its-a-glam-thing-shades-of-fall

1.) Brow Art 23 – Whether you have blonde hair, red hair, or brown hair, you’ll want to richen it up for Fall. With that in mind, eyebrows are a consideration also. Brow Art 23 offers Eyebrow Cakes in a variety of colors: Blonde, Taupe, Auburn, Brown, Dark Brown and Charcoal to thicken brows, fill in sparse areas, match to your hair color or not . You’ll want to use a good brush with the Eyebrow Cakes like the Brow Art 23 angle brush. To keep your brows looking fresh and clean Brow Art 23 offers eyebrow threading services and more beauty products and has a location at Circle Centre Mall in Indianapolis and other locations nearby. browart23.com for locations visit www.browart23.com/location.html

2.) iKen Watches are perfect for creating a custom Fall accessory. The watches are created by London-born Paru Radia. There are five parts to each iKen Watch — all can be changed, with no tools needed. They are water resistant and can be customize designed online or in-store and can match your school’s team colors, your flag, even your sneakers. There are over 248,000 possible combinations www.iKenWatches.com

3.) Arbonne Lip Polish in Raisin is a great Fall color to wear alone or layer over a Lipstick like Arbonne’s Lipstick in Jam. The lip polish glides on silky smooth and delivers superior shine without the stickiness. The Lipstick is long-wearing, feather-resistant and glides on easily for full coverage, and intensely conditions and hydrates lips. www.arbonne.com

4.) Hanes offers women’s legwear in colors and patterns for Fall like:

Hanes Matte Opaque Control Top tight in Pine / Potent / Sapphire / Cameo / Raisin, for a smoother look with a control top that won’t squeeze.

Hanes Season less Control Top tight in Crimson for all the coverage you need no matter what the weather.

Hanes Cable Texture tight in Sapphire Cable is a hot trend right now, so in these tights, you’ll be riding the trend! They are knit with luxuriously soft premium yarns to feel wonderful on your legs.

Hanes Diamond Texture tight in Potent The subtle diamond pattern in these tights add texture without drawing too much attention. There’s a tiny dot in the center of each diamond. www.hanes.com

5.) INNI Nail Wraps (pronounced In-E) in dark fall floral print, grey and white marble print and small leopard print are just a few of the designs that are a great fit for Fall nails. You can customize your Nail Wraps online or choose a coordinated set from one of over a thousand pre-designed Inni nail wraps. They last looking perfect up to 14 days and don’t peel or chip. Created from extremely durable and flexible vinyl, the wraps can be stretched to cover the entire nail surface for a flawless wrinkle-free manicure every time. Removing is easy – just peel off after 2 weeks and say goodbye to toxic fumes! www.inni.com

6.) Nubar’s Falling in Love Collection of brush on nail lacquer features eight colors rich in glistening Mica. DON’T RUSSET, SWEET HUE, LUSH, AFFAIR, QUEEN, FIRST DATE, PASSION’S PAIN and LOVE AMERICAN STYLE are the colors in this collection. The polishes are vegan and free of toxins. www.bynubar.com

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September 17, 2010

Travel Glam

I am traveling but will be back and tell everyone all about it soon.  I’ll be very busy when I return…out and about in NYC and reporting for It’s a Glam Thing.

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