April 14, 2015

Get the look: Halston Sage at MTV awards

Christian Wood, TONI&GUY US Celebrity Stylist, created the perfect effortless summer go-to hairstyle for Halston Sage at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards last night. See below for how-to get this look in 5 easy steps.

Halston Sage

Halston Sage

Halston Sage at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards
Get the Look by Christian Wood, TONI&GUY US Celebrity Stylist

Inspiration: Christian was inspired by star’s ‘young but polished dress.’

The Look: Casual tousled waves

How-to:
· Starting with wet hair, create a center part and spray TONI&GUY Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray on the roots
· Using a round brush, blow-dry the hair straight in sections
· Next, take a small section of hair at the nape and wrap around a medium-size curling barrel. Start wrapping the hair from the root and leave 2 inches off the ends out to create big loose waves
· Add sculpting powder to the roots to add volume and staying power. Brush out the waves and tuck one side of hair behind the ear
· Finish with TONI&GUY Casual Flexible Hold Hairspray and brush out the hair with fingertips to add texture and keep the waves separated.

For more info on TONI&GUY check out www.shoptoniguy.com/

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April 12, 2015

“Under the sea” comes to Tampabay

For the first time in Florida Gina Sais Quoi Designs will grace the stage at RAW Artists first show of the 2015 season. The show will take place at The Orpheum nightclub in Tampa, FL on April 16. She will not only be showcasing her new line but will also be launching her newest fragrance. With a team of talented stylists, models and more, Gina Sais Quoi designs will take Tampa bay to the next level of fashion! Join Gina and her team this Thursday at the Orpheum and get your tickets here www.rawartist.org/ginasaisquoi

Check out these photos from her photo shoot at TSPA showcasing some her designs from “Under The Sea”. Photographed and edited by Chester Pigeon. Stay up to date with more GSQ events at www.ginasaisquoi.com and check out more photos by Chester at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chester-Pigeon/165725093446357

Photos courtesy of Chester Pigeon

Photos courtesy of Chester Pigeon

Stay tuned for more on the show coming soon!

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April 11, 2015

Callina Introduces Spring/Summer 2015 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Knitwear brand, Callina introduces a timeless spring /summer 2015 collection of ready to wear pieces for the modern woman, while maintaining theirmission to preserve ancient knitting practices and make a positive impact.

Callina‘s spring/summer collection is inspired by nature and artfully mixes elegant yet flirtatious patterns, making items unique yet easy to wear. Like impressionist paintings, the palette is a playful mix of soft and bright hues in fresh pastels mixed with bright pops of melons and vivid blues. New offerings include skirts, tops and sweaters in fine knits to create open lace designs and exquisite textures combining past and present knitting techniques. These modern patterns add to Callina’s sophisticated collection of silky tank tops, lightweight cardigans, and flirty skirts.

Creating exemplary wardrobe staples, Callina uses the finest and rarest hand-combed pima cotton and alpaca fibers combined with skill passed down by generations of expert artisans in Peru. The brand is a mindfully driven, remaining conscious of its carbon footprint, using certified environmentally friendly dyes that are free of hazardous chemicals.

Callina design

Callina design

A portion of every purchase is directly donated to fund The Mirasol Project, a boarding school founded in 2006 in the remote region of Puno, Peru, for the children of alpaca shepherds.

All Callina pieces are irreplaceable in their elegance, and their artisanal craftsmanship gives each unique piece a distinct quality. Highlights of the collection include a modern take on floral patterning through lightweight open lace stitch techniques, sophisticated sporty cardigans with soft geometric patterning, and combinations of unique geometric lace stripes and sheer gauze stitch techniques lending a distinctive soft textural effect.

About Callina

Callina is an artisanal knitwear brand that is handmade in the Peruvian highlands. It provides timeless, contemporary collections made with luxury and sustainably sourced yarns. Callina is grounded in an ethos both social and environmental, donating a portion of proceeds to The Mirasol Project.

For more info check out http://callinastyle.com/

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April 8, 2015

Britt Robertson: Get the look

Inspiration: Christian was inspired by the star’s Christian Dior dress, which featured an embellished, high neck screaming to be shown off.

Britt Robertson

Britt Robertson

The Look: Modern Rock Goddess

How-to:

· Create a center part. Flat iron hair at the root to remove any bumps and help create a smoother, sleeker ponytail.
· Using a flat brush, gather the hair into a low ponytail, securing with two bungee elastics
· Next, take a small section of hair from the ponytail and wrap around the base to cover the elastic, pin underneath
· Using a blueberry sized amount of TONI&GUY Casual Forming Spray Gel on fingertips and smooth out any fly aways and stray hairs. Apply along the part as a hair highlighter to give the effect of super glossy hair without using tons of products.
· Next, spray TONI&GUY Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray to the ponytail and let it dry to give the hair great texture and volume. Add waves to the ponytail using a medium size curling iron and alternate directions.

For more info on the products visit www.shoptoniguy.com

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April 7, 2015

Beautiful skin is just a “tub” away

Lotion, lotion and more lotion!! This winter it seems that the use of lotion has increased. With snowy winter & even here in Florida with the humidty, skin gets extremely dehydrated. With MIO Future Proof Active Body Butter dehydration is no more!

MIO Future Proof

MIO Future Proof

Future Proof is made with free-radical fighting antioxidants, oils and vitamins. These help aid in giving off strong, smooth firm skin while giving off a beautiful glow. I find the best places to apply it are on your heels, your legs after you shave and your elbows. If you apply here right after you get out of the shower, then the moisture will set into the skin leaving it velvety soft. Nothing feels better than having smooth beautiful skin. This thick, rich lotion not only makes your skin feel great but will give off a long lasting scent. Smells amazing!

Workout swipes

Workout swipes

Not only does MIO carry body loving products but also sweat wipes that are perfect for your gym bag, school bag etc. MIO Clean Slate workout wipes are free of parabens, synthetic fragrances and glycols. Clean slates help aid in banishing post gym breakouts. So next time you tend to “smell” yourself and it may not be the best check out those wipes. For more info on MIO check out mioskincare.com

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April 3, 2015

Awaken your sweet tooth Bahama style

PIÑA COLADA BREAD PUDDING (recipe courtesy of Bahama Breeze restaurants)

Bahama Breeze

Bahama Breeze

INGREDIENTS:
Butter ¼ Cup
Cuban Bread Cubes 3 Quarts
Eggs 2 ½ Cups
Sugar 1 ¼ Cups
Milk 5 Cups
Vanilla Extract 1 Tbsp
Coconut Rum ½ Cup
Shredded Coconut ½ Cup
Canned Pineapple, diced ½ Cup

PREPARATION:
Toss 3 Tbsp of melted butter with the Cuban Bread Cubes, place on a sheet pan and place in an oven at 350ºF and toast until golden. Brush a medium sized casserole dish with one Tbsp of melted butter and add the toasted bread cubes. Mix all the remaining ingredients together and pour over the bread cubes. Press down on the bread cubes until they absorb most of the liquid. Bake in a 300ºF oven for 1 hour or until firm in the center. Serve warm and enjoy!
Coconut Créme Anglaise
Serves: 5-6

INGREDIENTS:
Heavy Whipping Cream 1 ½ cups
Egg yolks 2 each
Sugar Powdered 10X ½ cup
Coconut Rum ¼ cup

PREPARATION:
1. Add the cream, egg yolks, and sugar in a small sauce pan on medium heat.
2. Stir constantly using a cooks spoon until the sauce starts to thicken; about 8 – 10 minutes.
3. Add the rum and stir to evenly mix. Place in a clean container and place in an ice water bath.
4. Place in the refrigerator to chill to 40ºF.
5. Serve with our Pina Colada bread Pudding

For more recipes and where you can find your own Bahama Breeze Restaurants check out www.bahamabreeze.com

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April 3, 2015

Treat your eyes like “Gold”faden

The eyes are the windows to the soul. But when eyes are tired it can get a little “foggy”. In a world where technology is the center of our lives and business even looking at screens can cause it too. With Goldfaden MD Bright Eyes you can clear your windows in as little as 1-2 weeks. It could not have come a t a better time in my life.

Goldfaden MD bright eyes formula will help to decrease the appearance of fine line, dark circles and will reduce puffiness. I know from working on a computer for 8-9 hours a day by the end I’d be surprised if they weren’t puffy lol. Also, being deprived of sleep does not help either. It seems that no matter how much water I drink they just don’t seem to go away. Goldfaden is helpful with all skin types even sensitive skin. All products are gluten, paraben, Petrochemical, alcohol and silicone free. I swear I would not know what I would do without it. ( a video on the product will be filmed and airing soon)

Goldfaden was created by Dr. Gary Goldfaden, M.D., a practicing dermatologist. He has been practicing in South Florida for over 40 years with one sole purpose “My ultimate goal is to let people have a relatively simple skincare regimen that is both preventative and restorative.” He has many more products to choose from. For more info on all the Goldfaden products visit www.goldfaden.com

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April 2, 2015

The brides’ secret is out

European Wax Center Is A Brides Beauty Secret To Looking Great On the Big Day

Get Your Glow On At EWC

Wax Center Logo

Wax Center Logo

NEW YORK (March 25, 2015) – With all eyes on the bride, revealing beautiful skin on your wedding day is almost as important as the dress you choose. European Wax Center (EWC) has compiled a list of waxing do’s and dont’s for brides seeking picture perfect skin for their big day. Now, beauty obsessed brides can save the stress for the seating plan and leave the smooth glowing skin to EWC.

Below is EWC’s “Waxing for Wedding” countdown all brides can put in their planners:

Areas for Consideration:
◦ An eyebrow shaping will accentuate your eyes and frame your face. Under a veil or not, eyes will reflect your every emotion so it’s important to define the perfect shape for your face.
◦ Your underarms, especially if you are wearing a strapless or sleeveless gown. (This is why brides often wax their arms too.)
◦ For gorgeous wedding gams, consider the full or half leg wax. (Pay attention to those toes if you’re wearing open toe shoes.)
◦ A classic bikini wax or a Brazilian wax will leave you feeling your sexiest on your big day (and night).
◦ And don’t forget that the removal of any dreaded facial hair is a must! Keep the focus on your smile in those inevitable close-up photos you’re paying a pretty penny for.

3 Months Prior:

· Schedule an appointment with your EWC Wax Specialist to discuss the right plan for achieving your most beautiful skin for your wedding. Your Wax Specialist will then get you on a schedule to ensure a smooth glowing appearance. In most cases, your Wax Specialist will advise scheduling an appointment every three weeks for the three months leading up to your big day.

2 Months Prior:

· Eyebrows are like a picture frame; the right brow will accentuate your face, enhance your eyes and show your true expression. Meet with your EWC Wax Specialist (and bring along your veil) so you can determine the most appropriate shape for your face.

1 Week Prior:

· Now’s the time to get your arms and legs waxed. Don’t forget a bikini/Brazilian wax for smooth skin throughout your honeymoon.

· Get one final facial wax so everyone can see the blushing bride.

· Lastly, give your eyebrows one final shaping and sculpting session.

Here are a few additional tips:

· Keep track of how long it takes for irritation to subside after waxing. Keep in mind, hair grows back thinner and finer with each wax, so irritation will lessen with each appointment.

· For brides looking to be bronze on their big day, EWC Wax Specialists recommend you get your spray tan/apply self-tanner the day after your waxing appointment or if you experience irritation, wait until irritation subsides. Freshly waxed areas absorb pigment better so your skin will look smoother and color will last longer.

· It is essential that you follow post-wax directions from your Wax Specialist. And don’t forget to exfoliate and moisturize between appointments in order to keep skin looking healthy and smooth.

· Finally, don’t cave and shave! Perfectly smooth skin takes time and it’s worth it!

European Wax Center prides itself on revealing beautiful skin at accessible rates ranging from $10 to $68 per service. The brand’s continual success can be attributed to exceptional customer care, premium quality services and products, and a belief that luxurious waxing can be attainable to anyone seeking beautiful skin.

For more information about EWC or to book reservations, visit: waxcenter.com.

About European Wax Center

European Wax Center was founded by siblings David Coba and Josh Coba in 2004, and is now recognized as a leader in comfortable and healthy body waxing, that results in beautiful skin. The Cobas developed the ultimate wax experience that features the all natural COMFORT WAX™ developed in Europe and the 4 Steps to Gorgeous™ process — Cleanse, Prepare, Wax, Rejuvenate. As well, EWC features include a pampering and professional environment, full-privacy Wax Suites, and exceptional service exclusively for EWC guests. Now, luxurious waxing and products can be incorporated into everyone’s regular skincare regimen. European Wax Center enables everyone to feel pampered, beautiful and sexy. For more information about European Wax Center or to inquire about owning a franchise log onto waxcenter.com

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March 31, 2015

Set the foundation

Set the foundation for your foundation with Kiehl’s Pore Tightening Uplifting Concentrate. Lightweight, easy to apply fast drying and feels great! Want to learn more about it? Check out my YouTube video here!

Kiehl's

Kiehl’s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6302QZbAPE&feature=youtu.be

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