April 14, 2014

Get The Look: Jessica Alba at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards

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INSPIRATION: Playful, Modern Hollywood Glam

GET THE LOOK: Celebrity hairstylist Davey Newkirk gave actress Jessica Alba glossy, simple loose waves for the 2014 MTV Movie awards red carpet tonight.

In order to recreate this look, follow these steps from Newkirk using products from John Frieda:

 

 

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April 10, 2014

Skin Lightening Trends and Techniques

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There’s a new trend on the market, and it’s improving skin everywhere. It’s called skin lightening. Your skin tone is something that you haven’t been able to control – until now. We all have things that can alter our natural beauty: acne, scars, dark spots, blemishes. They are pesky and unfortunately happen to everyone.  But now there are products that not only clear away these impurities, but can also correct the damage it does to the pigment of your skin.

The Products

The most common product for skin lightening that can easily be purchased and applied is in the form of a cream.

Topical acne ointment can reduce redness and clear your acne sometimes even as soon as overnight.

Anti-aging cream– Even if you’re young, these kinds of creams can do nothing but good for your skin. They are a moisturizer based product that prevent signs of aging, which coincidentally happen to be the discoloration and poor texture of your skin – which is an issue that people of all ages can have. Not only does it prevent your pigment from changing, but it also can repair it and restore your natural glow.

At Home Treatment

Chemical Peel– Another common treatment for skin lightening.This technique is used to clear out dead skin and bring out your layer of smoother skin that hasn’t been affected by impurities. Since this form of treatment is dealing with chemicals, it is important to make sure you are using a safe product, and if you have any hesitations, it would be best to consult a dermatologist.

This is used for more severe cases where your marks are more serious. But, they can be more effective and quicker to make changes than a cream. It corrects skin pigment problems and removes superficial blemishes. By smoothing out your skin, you are beginning to repair it by stripping it of it’s deep problems.

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Don’t take no for an answer when it comes to your own beauty. There’s a product that’s right for you – it’s just about deciding what you are most comfortable with, and how soon you want to see results. You don’t have to go to a doctor or get some expensive procedure done to see the results you want. There is no reason to be unhappy with your skin when you can find a way to restore your natural beauty that works for you.

Skin lightening is a safe way to improve the appearance and feel of your skin, and can be done in the form of soap, cream, and other cleansing products. Find a product that is right for you and start taking care of your body. With the right product that fights against your imperfections, you can restore your natural beauty in a way that will transform to the skin you’ve always wanted.

Gwen Lewis is a writer from California. She has been in the makeup and beauty industry for quite some time and likes to write from experience. Beautiful skin can make you feel like a Queen so don’t be afraid to try new techniques or products, you will find the right one for you!

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April 9, 2014

Funky, Trendy Haircolors Right At Your Fingertips

I love experimenting with color and as a hairstylist/makeup artist, color is number one on my list.  Growing up I always wanted to experiment with my hair and my makeup so I would sit at my vanity and go to town.  It wasn’t until recently I was introduced to an awesome book that I wish I had when I was a teen. It is called DIY Dye and I am amazed at the methods in the book.

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DIY Dye is a step-by-step instruction manual for getting bright, funky temporary colors at home…the right way.  As a stylist i have seen many at home color jobs gone wrong (I strongly suggest that if you have any questions or if you feel the job is not coming out right please contact your local salon.) With everything from the use of Henna to spray on colors this book has it all. Even DIY color recipes. SOOO COOL!!!!

I am a huge I Love Lucy lover and we all know what Lucy Ricardo is known for right? That’s right her red hair.  Back in the 1950s henna was the go to hair color if you were wanting to create beautiful red tones to your hair.  But henna has improved since then. Now you can get henna in nice rich browns to.

DIY Dye is a fun way to experiment with crazy temporary colors with application techniques.  Writer Loren Lankford shares why she wrote DIY Dye with It’s A Glam Thing:

It’s a Glam Thing asked Loren, “What inspired you to write this fun and creative How-to Book?”

She explained  “Growing up as an alternative kid in a small, conservative town, I was always looking for crafting projects and ways I could my look at home, cheaply. I loved fun hair colors but knew that none of the local salons would be able to do what I wanted. So, I started experimenting with at-home methods! Back then, I didn’t have Google at my disposal, so I made do by asking lots of questions at the beauty supply store and a lot of trial and error. I may have fried my hair a little growing up, but I learned a lot and it was lots of fun.”

Check out DIY Dye and have fun. You can find it at amazon.com/DIY-Dye-Bright-Temporary-Coloring

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April 9, 2014

Get The Most Out of Your Tax Return…With Laura Scherler

TAX TIME TIPS: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR RETURN, AND SEE IF YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE TAX SERVICES

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Last year, taxpayers left billions of dollars on the table by not claiming the valuable credits they deserve. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, make sure you get the most out of your return with vital tax tips that can save you money, and may help increase your refund.

MyFreeTaxes provides free federal and state tax preparation and filing assistance, both online and in-person, to eligible households earning $58,000 or less. In this interview, National Director of Financial Stability Laura Scherler from United Way Worldwide has information on MyFreeTaxes, which has helped millions of Americans file free federal and state tax returns, resulting in nearly $8 billion in tax refunds since 2009.

Laura Scherler is the Director of Financial Stability at United Way Worldwide.  During her nine-year tenure, Laura has led the creation and implementation of several multi-million dollar initiatives designed to increase the financial stability of low and moderate-income families.  Laura currently leads United Way’s free tax preparation initiatives and was one of the creators of the MyFreeTaxes partnership.

Most important tip Laura Scherler shared with us:

Don’t be afraid to file your taxes! It is imperative that you submit your tax return by April 15th to avoid fines and penalties.  Any extension permitted by the IRS, is purely an extension on time to file the correct paper work, not an extension to pay any taxes owed. Your payment is still due at the April deadline.

Click on the link to listen to all the wonderful insights Laura Scherler shares:  http://bcove.me/ha1o5sif

For more information on filing your taxes please visit:

www.myfreetaxes.com

http://www.irs.gov

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April 3, 2014

It’s Just That Simple

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As a true lover of anything beauty related, I have to say I love trying new products out. My only problem….my extremely sensitive skin. It is very hard to find a good skincare regimen for me or anything to that matter that touches my skin.

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Simple Skincare is designed with all skin types in mind. I got to try two of their amazing skin care products. The Simple Ultra-Light Gel Moisturizer & the Simple Nourishing 24 HR Day/Night Cream seem to have loved my skin from day one. All Simple products are fragrance, dyes, paraben and chemical free so you know that your skin will not get “upset”. They are full of mulit-vitamins, such as B5, that my skin has shown me it loves and does not leave a greasy residue.

For a woman my 20’s, prevention is the biggest key in my daily skincare routine. I have always believed that what we put in our bodies will reflect on our outer bodes. So what am I saying? It’s simple really. Would you want to put a harsh chemical or a strong dye in your body? No we don’t want to do that so why should it be in your skincare? Now I am not saying eat your skincare, I am just stating a fact that no one would want to put in their bodies anything that could cause serious damage. That’s why Simple is a great way to go.

Simple Skincare is available at www.simpleskincare.com Also there you can discover the best skincare for you.

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March 27, 2014

Kelly Rowland Named the Newest Caress Fabulista

There is a new Fabulista and it is none other than Grammy award-winning singer and style icon – Kelly Rowland!

Rowland is showing women nationwide how fresh fragrances inspire her to start every day feeling fabulous with the launch of the new Fresh Collection, in stores now. The Fresh Collection body washes and beauty bar are infused with fine fragrances for fresh scents that linger on skin.

As part of her Fabulista role, Rowland will share seasonal style look books, plus tips and videos with fresh, on-trend beauty and style inspirations all year long on the Caress® Facebook page.

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About The NEW Caress® Fresh Collection:

New Caress® Emerald Rush™ Body Wash and Beauty Bar: Revitalizes the senses with a multi-faceted palette of lush Gardenia and intoxicating

New Caress® Aqua Sparkle™ Body Wash: Invigorates the senses with an elegant floral heart of exotic Lilac Blossoms, seamlessly

New Caress® Juicy Escape™ Body Wash: Uplifts the senses with a burst of Pink Grapefruit notes, wrapped in a bouquet of fresh

 

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March 20, 2014

Get The Look: Kate Winslet

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INSPIRATION: Modern waves with a beachy edge

GET THE LOOK: Celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora gave Kate Winslet, sexy yet sophisticated waves for the Los Angeles premiere of “Divergent.” Inspired by her bright poppy dress, Campora gave Winslet beachy waves that were fun yet still glamorous enough for the red carpet.

Here is his step-by-step breakdown:

  • To begin styling, Campora applied John Frieda Luxurious Volume Volume Building Mousse ($6.50 at drugstores) to clean, wet hair
  • Next, he applied  John Frieda Luxurious Volume Root Booster Blow Dry Lotion ($6.50 at drugstores), concentrating on the roots to ensure volume, and blew out her hair
  • When Winslet’s hair was completely dry, Renato used a 1.5 inch curling iron to create voluminous waves that had a beachy, yet defined style
  • After letting her waves cool, he finished the look with John Frieda Luxurious Volume All Day Hold Hairspray ($6.50 at drugstores) to ensure her gorgeous waves maintained volume
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March 20, 2014

The “Leggy Blonde” Aviva Dreshcer, Launches Her New Book

In Attendance:

Celebrity couture hair extension expert Angelo David Pisacreta hosted RHONY Aviva Drescher’s launch party for her new memoir, Leggy Blonde, at a private party at Angelo David Salon. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, POPchips and Prosecco provided by Altaneve, while Aviva signed copies of her book.

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Notable guests included:

Aviva Drescher- Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York City

Angelo David Pisacreta- Celebrity couture hair extension expert and owner of The Angelo David Salon

Chenoa Maxwell- OWN’s Love in the City

Bershan Shaw- OWN’s Love in the City

Tiffany Jones- OWN’s Love in the City

Ashlee White- Bravo’s Princesses: Long Island

Rachel Truehart- ABC’s The Bachelor, Season 16

Jeffrey Hayzlett- Host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett

Delaina Dixon- Host of VH1’s The Gossip Table

Jackie Miranne- On Air Host/Style Expert/Blogger/Model

Lenay Dunn- MTV Host

David Noto- Owner of Altaneve Prosecco

About Aviva Drescher: With true courage, Aviva tells her story in her memoir, Leggy Blonde, including how she lost her foot in a barn accident at the age of six and the numerous—sometimes bizarre— attempts to reattach it. After a trip to India to be “cured” by a famous mystic, young Aviva learned to use fashion and style to draw attention away from her prosthesis. She fled to Paris in her early twenties, where she transformed herself into a wild club chick and danced on tables with the crème de la crème of the big-hair supermodel era.

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Through a series of tumultuous relationships, Aviva had four children by two husbands, changed religions, got a law degree, and became an entrepreneur. All the while, she wrestled with chronic panic attacks and phobias (it’s not easy being terrified of elevators in Manhattan), and a few savage Law & Order–worthy civil courtroom dramas. Thanks to her loving husband, Reid Drescher, Aviva came to terms with her mother’s early death, got a grip on her anxieties and found the strength to show the world who she really is. Aviva is currently on Bravo’s sixth season of The Real Housewives of New York City which premiered on March 11, 2014.

 

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March 16, 2014

Forget The False Eyelashes With Cherry Bloom Brush on Eyelash Extensions

Every year, The International Beauty Show at the New York Javits Center, boasts the beauty industries most innovative companies.  This year was definitely no exception.

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Cherry Blooms Brush on Eyelash Extensions is an exciting new concept in eyelash extensions that doesn’t require any glue or false lashes. The eyelash extensions are lightweight, comfortable to wear and can easily be applied in 60 seconds.  Included in the Cherry Blooms kit is beeswax mascara. This mascara creates a false eyelash effect.  Also included are brush-on fibers that are lightweight and adhere to your own lashes and create an instant lash extension effect. Cherry Blooms creates 300% longer and thicker lashes within seconds.

Not only is Cherry Blooms Brush on Eyelash Extension simple and effective, the fibers easily wash off with warm water and a cotton ball.

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Cherry Blooms Brush on Eyelash Extensions

-Stimulates lash growth.

-Contains antibacterial properties. This product does not breed bacteria and has a longer shelf life.

-Contains high moisturizing properties, which mimic a leave-in conditioner for your lashes.

Cherry Blooms Brush on Fibre Lashes uses BLACK fibres, made from non-toxic ingredients making it suitable for those with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

For more information please visit: www.cherryblooms.com

 

 

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March 5, 2014

Party With Me!!!!

Hey everyone!!!! I have some great and exciting news! I have signed up to become an Independent Presenter for an amazing beauty product company called Younique! My passion has always been makeup and have always dreamed about owning my own makeup business one day.  With Younique I can unleash my inner passion and make people feel look and feel great!

“Younique’s mission is to uplift, empower, validate and ultimately help build the self-esteem of women around the world. Through high-quality products that encourage these core values – along with spiritual enlightenment – we’re enabling opportunities for personal growth and financial reward to women everywhere.”

Be Younique!

https://www.youniqueproducts.com/AnnieHatcher/presenter/myparties

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