December 31, 2014

Happy 2015 eyes start now!

Beauty starts from within and where better to start than with the eyes? These 6 simple yoga exercises for the eyes will help strengthen, tone as well as help stimulate circulation to the eye area and can possibly help improve vision. As a bonus these exercises will also help relieve the everyday eyestrain from the use of computers, reading etc. Have fun and follow along with me.

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eye exercises

Click the link to check out how you can strengthen stimulate circulation in your eyes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmwXtqPswF8

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December 31, 2014

New Year’s Eve DIY Glam

My DIY under $10= Glitter and Glam Champagne, Wine or Beverage Bottles

This is one of my favorite simple DIY ideas (under $10) to Glam out any party especially your New Year’s Eve celebration! It’s inexpensive, easy to do and it’s a fun way to present a bottle of wine or champagne as your next hostess gift.

It’s as easy as spray adhesive and glitter!

Glitter and Glam

Glitter and Glam photo credit: madiganmade.com

Step 1: Apply spray adhesive suitable for glass to your bottle

Step 2: Sprinkle Glitter on the bottles in your desired color, colors or pattern

Step 3: Prepare to Wow your friends, family and guests!

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December 30, 2014

Get Creative

Get Creative with your next party!

Get Creative with your next party!

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December 30, 2014

Product shots from Enya Flack’s Christmas Day Fashion segment

wearing Lindy Bop

wearing Lindy Bop

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December 26, 2014

Pictures after the show

After my segment aired Christmas Day on Good Day Carolinas and the show ended, we had “breakfast” cooked by chefs from Emeril’s restaurant e2 🙂

on set

on set

On set

On set

Breakfast

Breakfast

 

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December 25, 2014

Party Style on Good Day Carolinas

On Good Day Carolinas on Christmas morning, I will present an assortment of party fashion and style items to include:

On Good Day Carolinas

On Good Day Carolinas

Watch the video here: https://itsaglamthing.com/video/new-year-style/

Rhonda Shear Shimmer Seamless Tanks. They come in black and red shimmer ($29.90). This New year, treat yourself to this fabulous shimmer tank from the Rhonda Shear collection! Comfort stretch • Silver fog foil gives shimmer effect on outside only • Easy dual sizing • Wide non-adjustable straps • Fabric: 95% nylon, 5% spandex

https://www.rhondashear.com/seamless-shimmer-tank.html $29.90

Rustic Cuff was created by Jill Donovan. Cuff bracelets have adorned the wrists of some of the most beautiful and powerful women throughout history. So why not start off the New Year with beauty and power of your own with a Rustic Cuff. Rustic Cuff can be found in over 250 stores across the country as well as on Nordstrom.com and in select Dillard’s stores. Rustic Cuffs are available in prices ranging over and under $100. For a complete list of retail locations visit at www.rusticcuff.com

Fold-Over clutch from Alex and Ani’s new Gabriel Collection in the beautiful Amethyst color ($168) was inspired by Archangel Gabriel, the sacred messenger, this divine clutch securely holds your treasured belongings. The Path of Life symbol is embossed on the leather by artisans, making the bag a perfect, meaningful accompaniment to the day’s adventures. Featuring a unique fold over functionality, a leather zipper pull fringe, and a zip top, this clutch travels with you from day to night seamlessly. http://www.alexandani.com/handbags-1/gabriel-fold-over-clutch-amethyst.html

Kitsch Bun Pins, ($24)Kitsch Bun Pins are a perfect accessory for instant style for your hair this New Year season. Simply put your hair up into a top knot and place a Kitsch Bun Pin in front for the perfect finishing touch! Available in designs like: Deco, Crystal, BoHo and more. http://www.mykitsch.com/bun-pins/

Lindy Bop Designs are obsessed with fashion, the vintage kind! For generations, fashion has adapted as the decades have passed. Taking a closer look at the 40s and 50s, it seems like these decades had the biggest impact on the classic styles which we still wear today. There were many style icons who influenced the direction in which fashion followed. At Lindy Bop you will find styles like ‘Gina’ Glamorous Golden & Black 40’s 50’s Vintage Tea Party Dress, ‘Valerie’ So Sophisticated, Polka Dot Edged 50’s Vintage Swing Dress, ‘Cindy’ Popularly Pretty Polka Dot Print Vintage 50’s Party Dress, ‘Lisette’ Exquisitely Elegant Deep Blue Lace 40’s 50’s Style Party Dress and many more designs. www.lindybop.co.uk

Carmen Steffens Shoes are sold worldwide. Founded in 1993, Carmen Steffens manufactures extremely exclusive, limited-run products that are very diverse and of the highest quality. Carmen Steffens Shoe designs include wedges, boots , flats and heels perfect for ringing in the New Year. Price range upwards of $100 http://www.carmensteffens.com/ Carmen Steffens collections also include handbags and accessories.

 

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December 18, 2014

Sparkling, healthy skin starts with Tanique

Its been said the key to beautiful skin is great exfoliation. It decreases the amount of dead skin cells and debris to reveal the beautiful, younger looking, baby soft skin we all want underneath. And especially with us who suffer from acne prone skin or love to get spray tanned, having exfoliation part of your skincare regimen is a definite must have. But when we exfoliate we only sem to exfoliate our faces forgetting the rest of our bodies. Now we can have beautiful, acne free, streak free tan with the Essentials Mitt from Tanique. Tanique Essentials Mitt is a full body deep exfoliation mitt that not only scrubs you from head to toe but can also help erase any “mistakes” in your spray or self tanner.

Tanique

Tanique

Launched in 2007 , Tanique has become one of the most saught after spray tanning salons and will be available for sales nation wide in 2015. Not only known for their beautiful sunless tans, Tanique also offers waxing’s eyelash extensions and makeup applications just to name a few. We know over exposure to the UV rays can not only increase premature aging but can also increase your chance of contracting skin cancer. Tanique wants us to remember, we only have one skin in this life time and we should cherish it. You take care of it, it will take care of you. I am living proof.

Not only have I suffered from terrible “pizza face” but I have always had back, chest, legs, thighs and shoulder acne. After using many remedies and gallons of acne medicated body washes, my answer was to just exfoliate. When I met the owner, Mia-Faire, at The Makeup Show in Orlando I told her my problems and also explained to her that self tanning has never looked good on me. The first day using my essentials mitt I felt tingly yet deeply cleansed and my skin was incredibly soft. After the 3rd and 4th time my acne started disappearing and I swear my skin was sparkling all over.

Little tip: when using the mitt on your face use it as you would a washcloth. The mitt does the work for you so you do not have to “roughly scrub”. Not matter what be extremely careful around your face even when not using the mitt. Our facial skin is extremely thin so be extra careful.

Tanique is excited to share with us that they will be “tanning the stars” for the upcoming 72nd Annual Golden Globes! So now you can get the beautiful skin from head to toe with Tanique Essentials Mitt. No tan is complete without great exfoliation and beautiful skin starts here! To see how you can get your very own Tanique Essentials Mitt visit www.mytanique.com

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December 18, 2014

Paint the town red with FIRE!

If you have been on the search for a beautiful, long lasting matte red lipstick then look no further! With Gerard Cosmetics “Fire Engine” red lipstick, you can now channel your inner fierceness.

Only problem I have found when it comes to red lipstick is finding the perfect shade and no matter what your skin tone or hair color, I think red looks beautiful on all woman. When I first saw the Fire Engine I have to admit I was a little scared to give it a try, but something inside said “be daring”. Now I cannot imagine my daily makeup routine without it. Its long lasting, rich color, & creamy texture makes this a must have for every woman.

In my video I am showing how I apply my lipstick plus the beautiful vibrant red color it really is.
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fA5USuv2h0

I have always loved and admired Lucille Ball. If you ever noticed in her shows she always had perfect true to life red lipstick. I’ve searched to find the true “Lucy” red and nothing seemed to compare. But here it is. Not only is this great for those like me whole LOVE LUCY but its also a perfect similarity to the signature red lip of Marilyn Monroe. Now you can channel your inner Hollywood starlets with Gerard Cosmetics “Fire Engine”.

Gerard Cosmetics carries 6 other colors besides Fire Engine… such as 1995, & Tequila Sunrise, just to name a few! For more info on Gerard Cosmetics visit www.gerardcosmetics.com and be sure to subscribe to my channel for more info and tips on the latest and greatest beauty products.

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December 18, 2014

Apothederm skin care giveaway

We have (1) one Apothederm Brightening System Kit ($120 value) for a winning fan!

Apothederm

Apothederm

There is a bright side to every complexion. Need a boost in finding yours? Apothederm Skin Care Science has combined three of the Brightening products into one kit for ease of use. Products come in a travel bag with product information and instruction card.

It’s as easy as 1 -2 -3 and you are on your way to smoother, more even skin. You’ll get….
Apothederm Bright Skin Serum, 1oz
Apothederm Brightening Cleanser, 6oz
Apothederm Clarifying Toner, 6oz

www.apothederm.com

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December 15, 2014

Enjoy Soft and Luxurious Hair with Arganesse

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I have been enjoying fantastic results from Arganesse, an amazing “leave-in”  hair treatment recently introduced to the beauty market. This amazing oil will surely have your hair looking luxurious as ever. It only took a small amount of Arganesse, which I massaged into my towel dried hair for its magic to work. To my amazement the results were immediate. When my hair dried, it was so soft to the touch, my curls were bouncy and soft and the frizz was nowhere to be found. I am always a little shy to put oils in my hair because I am always afraid of the oily look. I can assure you that Arganesse left no greasy after effects.

As stated by Arganesse, “For centuries, this highly-prized, rare Moroccan oil has been used to protect hair and skin from harsh desert conditions. High in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, argan oil alone naturally hydrates for silky, shiny, frizz-free hair. Unfortunately, it also leaves hair a bit greasy. Arganesse controls the frizz, repairs, and rehydrates while adding shine and eliminating oiliness. Arganesse obtains this by blending argan oil with the perfect combination of complementary ingredients resulting in a winning secret formula.”

Arganesse Hair Treatment is perfect if you have over styled, dry and  brittle hair like I do. I saw immediate results and my hair really does feel wonderful. Formulated with Argan Oil or “Liquid gold”,  Arganesse not only repairs but restores important nutrients such as Vitamin E, Omega 3 and 9 fatty acids that are essential for healthy looking hair. Arganesse is also formulated with Linoleic and Oleic Acid helping to hydrate and lock in moisture.  Arganesse can be used on any hair type, thick, thin, curly or straight and will deliver amazing results.

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Arganesse Hair Treatment is offered in an elegant glass bottle and is beautifully packaged in a soft cloth bag which is perfect for gift giving. Arganesse will make an exquisite gift this holiday season or for any occasion. Visit arganesse.com and order your bottle today.

Did you know that:

**”Argan oil comes from a tree that has survived heat, drought, poor soil, and harsh conditions for centuries. Grown exclusively in southwestern Morocco, the argan tree produces fruit with a green, fleshy exterior similar to an olive, but larger and rounder. The nut inside has an extremely hard shell, which is cracked by hand to extract one, two or three precious almond-shaped kernels. Using traditional methods to transform these kernels into argan oil takes time – up to 20 hours to make just one liter. Women use sharp stones to crack the shells, then grind the kernels between slabs of rock to create a paste. Finally, they knead the paste by hand to extract the golden-hued oil. High in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, pure argan oil moisturizes skin, adds a frizz-free shine to hair, and even tastes great drizzled over salad or couscous.

Over many generations, the native women of Morocco have perfected the art of producing argan oil. To protect this tradition, the Moroccan government established a fund enabling women’s cooperatives to compete in a global marketplace and earn a fair wage. Women from nearby villages are invited to work half days, so they can still tend to their families.

In addition to reducing poverty, the women’s collectives ensure good working conditions, provide education to members, and promote communication and cooperation among women from different villages. Perhaps most important for women, earning an income and participating in business decisions promotes strong self confidence, resulting in an improved social position in the male-dominated regions of rural Morocco. A portion of all Arganesse sales goes to this collective.” 

** Information provided by Arganesse

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