Five Awesome Products Part 1

Summer is fast approaching, are you ready to unleash the Goddess in you? Have you purchased the bare necessities to a more beautiful, sexy, and stylish you? If not, don’t worry, it’s never to late to shop!

Today, I’d like to share with you, my top five products. For product information, purchasing, and shipping  please CLICK on the product  image of your choice.

1. The Multiple Multi-Purpose Stick

NARS – $39.00

Orgasm:  Peachy pink with shimmer

The original multi-purpose stick for eyes, cheeks, lips and body.  Its unique, creamy formula blends effortlessly to provide sheer color for creating shimmering accents, contours or dynamic highlights on all skin tones.  Creates perfect, glowing complexions and is conveniently designed for failproof application.

• The original multifunction color stick
• Mistake-proof color; quick and easy to apply
• Sheer, natural finish for eyes, cheeks and lips

2. Classic Lip Gloss with Timestrip Technology

CARGO – $22.00

Whistler (sheer pinky peach)

The same classic CARGO Lip Gloss formulation favored by make-up artists and celebrities is now packaged with a convenient Timestrip® component so you can monitor its freshness.  What’s more, the iconic, award-winning and non-sticky CARGO Classic Lip Gloss formula is now paraben-free.

Why  Timestrip™?

• Cosmetics, like food, have an expiry date.  For lip gloss we recommend keeping it for nine months after opening.  But how can you remember how long it has been open?  That is where Timestrip® comes in.
• Timestrip® is a strip that remembers when a product was first opened and alerts you when it is no longer wise to use it.
• Simply insert the Timestrip® into the cap and it is immediately activated.  As the months go by the Timestrip® window gradually turns red.  When the entire window is red it is time to replace your gloss!!

Features:

• CARGO’s iconic, award-winning formulation in a convenient tube and want format with a cap that features the innovative Timestrip® Technology
• A silky, hydrating and non-sticky texture that is synonymous with our glosses and is a favorite with clients, make-up artists and celebrities alike
• Nourishing ingredients care for sensitive skin
• Available in 8 pretty shades - Dusseldorf (shimmering mauve pink), Venice (shimmering brick),Alexandria (soft neutral pink), Tobago (soft melon), Big Sur (pink coral), Luxor (copper),Whistler (peach champagne)

Key Ingredients – Paraben Free:

• Rosemary:
  • Rosemary extract is known as an effective antioxidant, helping to fight the damaging effects of free radicals
  • A wonderful conditioner for the lips, providing moisturizing and soothing benefits
  • Contributes to our lip glosses smooth, non-sticky formulation
• Sunflower Seed Oil
  • Expressed from sunflower seeds this nourishing oil acts as a barrier to protect skin from the environment
• Vitamin E
  • A powerful anti-oxidant that helps the skin fight the damaging effects of the environment
  • Helps to moisturize the skin and sooth dry lips

3. Narrow Glammed Up Leather Headwrap

L. Erickson – $54.00

The L. Erickson Glammed Up Leather Headwrap will attract attention with its sparkling crystals and metal chains.

This eye-catching piece boasts a Genuine leather band for added glamour. Promises to update your style and show off your no fear attitude. Thick elastic closure for a firm, long lasting hold.

Product Features:

• Imported by L. Erickson
• Genuine leather, chain and crystals
• For all hair types
• Indie chic attitude
• Dimensions: ¾”

4.  Medium Flat Pouch

Stephanie Johnson –  $20.00

The Stephanie Johnson  Flat Pouch, Main Street Orange

Evoking a 1950′s-era soda fountain, back-to-basics zip pouches in Main Street Orange pay homage to vintage Americana. Ultra-sleek medium size flat pouch provides hassle-free storage for hair ties, band-aids, makeup essentials and even jewelry.

Product Features:

• Luscious cherry patent sparkle PVC lined in copper nylon.
• Accented with our signature gold “S” logo studs.
• simplicity never looked so stunning!

5.  Sunglasses

Prada Brown Lens, Brown - $245.00

PRADA  22MS Sunglasses, Brown Lens, Brown 1 p

The hallmark styling of this world-renowned fashion leader denotes high quality with a dedication to innovation and a strong tradition of craftsmanship.

Prada is synonymous with an understated style that has always anticipated, and often dictated, new trends. Prada sunglasses use only the finest materials to strike the ideal balance of form and function.

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Little Known Ways to Calmness

Calmness …..

Try another way of looking.

Try you looking and the whole Universe seeing.

~Rumi~

Stress is one of the biggest factors related to health, body, and mind challenges, which brings an array of unwanted, negative reactions to our lives. Why continue giving stress so much power? How can we encourage one another to free ourselves from adverse thoughts leading to unwanted circumstances?

The effect of stress leaves undesirable signs on our beautiful complexion, making them more real than ever; common indicators are breakouts, premature aging, dull appearance, lack of suppleness, and so much more.  It’s time we take necessary steps towards a healthier, happier life, I believe we can do it together, are you ready? Let’s get going by starting today!

1. Love and Gratitude

Be grateful for who you are, there’s only one of you; you are loved, cherished, and cared for, even through challenging times. Once you’re able to feel love for yourself, the Universe will open up imaginable doors and lay an exciting and amazing path for you.

If you want something, a loving relationships, financial abundance, health,  or anything else, you must become love, you can achieve this by first loving yourself, fall in love with who you are, honor yourself, accept the way you are, celebrate you.

Once you love who you are, loving and accepting others will become a natural part of life, happiness and joy will join forces and become who you are; peace of mind will overpower any negative thought, and stress will begin to reside elsewhere, and no longer within you.

2. Exercise

Always receive clearance before participating in any  form of physical activity.  Amongst the many, my favorite is Bikram Yoga, what’s yours? Please feel free to share by commenting and leaving your valuable feedback below.

Bikram Yoga makes me feel incredible, when stress creeps up, I check the schedule and attend a 90 minute class …..  Aaaaahhh, this amazing practice heals from within, calms emotions, invigorates the heart, promotes blood circulation, improves flexibility, not to mention my skin clears up! If you never tried this form of exercise I encourage you to give it a try, you may be surprised in how great you feel psychologically and physically.

3. Kiss

Kissing is the art of pure love! Kiss away! Kiss your loved ones! Hug away, increase the energy flow around you!

According to Best Kisses kissing has amazing health benefits “Kissing is a known stress-reliever. Passionate kissing relieves tension, reduces negative energy and produces a sense of well-being, lowering your cortisol ‘stress’ hormone.”

Cortisol being the stress hormone causes premature aging, wrinkles and hormonal breakouts, so why not fight back with pure love energy? There you have it, take it a step further, make it your daily health tip, kiss away!

4. Appreciate Nature

Feeling down? Go outside, take a deep breath, enjoy our beautiful Earth! Go hiking, or perhaps a brisk walk? Maybe you prefer a swim? With so many activities, pick one and love it! With each motion inhale love and exhale gratitude!

Life is beautiful, full of opportunities and amazing people, appreciate nature and always Think Green! By helping our environment, we reduce pollution, toxic waste, the ability to keep our Earth clean is in our hands, by making conscious efforts in recycling we are protecting our health from free radicals which are damaging to our skin and hair as well. Let’s work together in removing our Carbon Footprint from Mother Earth.

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The 10 Best Eye Products Ever

“The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,

because that is the doorway to her heart,

the place where love resides.”

~ Audrey Hepburn

Clothes, accessories, and material thing are not enough, what stands out about a woman is the true beauty of her eyes. The make-up industry is overly saturated with products, colors, and myths; as a consumer (on a budget), finding the right line can be difficult and at times frustrating.

Secrets, secrets, and more secrets … ssshhhh!!! I’m sharing  my favorite top 10 eye products, have fun reading and experimenting!  Today’s trend …  The luscious cat eye look of course!  Bring out your inner Vixen, this SEXY look can be yours as well, follow the few easy steps listed below, and as always choose your products wisely =)

Step 1:

Apply a lighter shade of eyeshadow  all over the eyelid using a large eyeshadow brush. Blending it to perfection is key. Use a  longwearing crease resistant formula as NARS single Eyeshadow, in a series of uniquely paired color combinations.  Worn together or alone, all duo eye-shadow can be applied sheer or built up for a more dramatic effect.   Why should you use N.A.R.S.? Simple, it applies smoothly, blends easily, crease resistant, awesome color, and mostly is long-lasting.

$38.00
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Step 2:

Apply a highlight color. Begin directly below your inner brow sweep outwards, following the natural arch of the brow. This truly versatile highlighting product may be worn on its own or layered over other color products for added highlight and dimension.  The soft shimmering color will add instant radiance to any complexion, and may be used on the face and body. The benefits of this products are easy application, lightweight and long-lasting.

$28.00
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Step 3:

Apply a darker color into the outer crease of your eyelid. This should go all the way to the outermost portion of the crease. Ultra-pigmented, high-impact signature shades with tone-on-tone sparkling pearl that create beautiful dimension for the eye. Long-wearing, crease-resistant colors can be worn for both subtly shimmering and seriously smoky effects. Color glides on smoothly and evenly and blends effortlessly.

$55.00
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Step 4:

Blend, blend, blend gently  the crease color, make sure under the brow is still highlighted, make it look like a gradual process without any lines from shadow colors used.

Step 5:

Using a liquid eyeliner, begin painting a straight line,  slightly slanting upwards when getting closer to the middle of your eye and extend it past the corner of your eye. Once the outline is filled, start  filling  it in. Add a wing (upwards) to the upper lash line. Draw an even line along the bottom of the eye, always building up slowly, don’t forget to connect the upper and lower lash lines. Remove any excess with a clean Q-tip dipped in warm water, (reduces errors and unwanted smudges).

$27.00
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Step 6:

Apply a mascara by adding dramatic length and separation to your beautiful lashes all  in one high-performance formula.

$25.00
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The Benefits of Stressing Less

Stress Less and Live Longer!

Do you feel stress is manageable? How important is breathing? Do you believe in candle therapy? Please continue reading! Implementing a few techniques could be the answer in continuing your path towards a more happy and relaxed life!

Stress is classified as the “silent killer”, many problems derive from it, ranging from skin disease to heart attacks, including acne! Why not learn a few helpful alternatives, implementing them in our everyday life? Let’s transform our lives from chaotic to peaceful, you may ask yourself how?

Simply follow my favorite steps below! Easy 1-2-3 and 4!

Breathe in, and exhale your worries away

Taking deep breaths in and exhaling, is the first step to relaxation. This basic technique increases oxygen levels by clearing

Light your way to relaxation with aromatherapy

Massage and let your circulation increase oxygen to your mind and body

Massage face, neck and ears

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Here’s a Quick Guide to Get Over a Hangover

Happy New Year and Welcome 2012!!!

Having said goodbye to 2011 we welcome 2012 with open arms!!! How did you celebrate this milestone? Did you hang out with family, friends, or both? Did you attend a party maybe? Or did you enjoy down time with your significant other? Please share with us what your plans were and how you felt the following day =)

As we toasted our achievements, challenges, laughter or tears with a glass of Champagne, (or a few more), how did you feel the next day? Did you wake up with a hangover? Hey, we’re adults right? So we can have more than a glass, correct? Of course we can, but moderation is key and let’s remember the effects of alcohol to our mind and body. Is waking up with a massive hangover worth the celebrations? How can we prevent this from happening? Well, continue reading and I’ll share a few important tips with all of you which may help prevent possible headaches, nausea, dizziness, dehydration, and depression.

Prevention

• Prior to a fun-filled night, make sure you eat a well-balanced meal, never drink on an empty stomach.
• Load up on your vitamins, especially a B-complex supplement.
• Drink plenty of water while you drink, easy way to intake  it have a full glass of H2O after each alcoholic beverage; avoid dehydration.
• Avoid mixing your alcohol, keep it clear and sugar less, (sugary drinks make hangovers much worse).
• If possible, eat while you drink, appetizers or mixed nuts.

Advice

• If you failed to follow the steps above and are feeling lousy the next day, go out and get some fresh air.
• Avoid curing the hangover with further drinking, this action may be dangerous and could lead to unhealthy habits of continuous drinking.
• Carbohydrates can alleviate hangover symptoms; a good solution is a banana milkshake, bananas are high in potassium and milk may help soothe the stomach by coating the inner layers, make sure you add honey, which raises lowered blood sugar (reason why you may feel dizzy).

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Here’s a Quick Way to Heal your Lips

Napoleon Dynamite : “My lips hurt real bad!”

Classic! This one liner is by far one of the best quotes out there, why?  Because I can relate to it, considering my skin is sensitive and prone to allergies, my lips are also, what works for me? Carmex of course! Over the years I’ve tried and experimented with many different products, leaving my lips flaky, sticky, and most of all peeling … ugh … if you’re anything like me you can understand my frustration and at times annoyance towards the skin care industry, grrr! Lol!

Last year, around Christmas time, a good friend of mine re-introduced me to an old faithful product “Carmex” … perhaps she was tired of looking at my crackling lips? Maybe, but whatever the reason was, my overall look benefited by a million! This is not a joke, think about it, when you interact with people what do you notice first? Not being shallow here, just honest and truthful. I notice lips, eyes, and brows … so if you have severely chapped lips speaking can be difficult and at times painful.

Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm, 0.35 oz

My love and loyalty for carmex doesn’t stop at the usual tube, but it carries to their new cosmetic lip line as well, and I truly like the new tinted lip care, if you’re a woman like me who cannot wear many lipsticks or glosses, this is a perfect alternative until your lips heal or you find the right product.

Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm with SPF 15, Sheer Peach Tint

I hope these products help you as much as they’ve helped me, would love to hear your feedback and advice! Thank you for stopping by and as always “Pass the Blog”!!!

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Luscious Skin Secrets

Having beautiful, soft skin isn’t always easy due to external factors which may potentially be dehydrating or/and harmful to the body’s largest organ. So, how do you keep your skin supple, healthy with a glowing look? Who else wants the ultimate secret to a smoother, more luscious, and dazzling skin? How can we protect this vital organ from pollution, climate changes, medication, and allergies? Why should we compromise our natural skin by depriving it from nourishment, hydration, and pliability?  Why not achieve a blissful glow by increasing our fluid intake, adding vitamin supplements, and using restorative products?

My mom is by far one of the most beautiful women I have ever met, she looks 30 years younger than her age; she’s well-educated, strong, and intelligent … I’m not saying this because she’s my mother, but because it’s the honest truth. She’s thought me the importance of skin care maintenance by protecting and nourishing it in every possible way, making it an imperative factor in slowing down the aging process. Growing up I didn’t pay much attention to it, however, the daily tips, comments, and continuous advice stuck with me, and today I follow them. My favorite is Vaseline Coco-Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil, this is a cheap product and goes a long way by leaving my skin with amazing results. I invite all of my readers and followers to give it a try to share all feedback and advice with me, I want to learn what your thoughts are.

Quick Overview

The way I use this magnificent product is in the shower, … yup, you read it right, in the shower. Right after taking a shower and before drying myself off with a towel, I will generously apply the gel body oil all over my body. This awesome product leaves the skin healthy and hydrated, light reflects off the rich color below the surface, giving it an amazing natural glow and supple feel/look. Enriched with natural minerals is also great for dry/brittle hair, or used for massage lotion as well.

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Pure Healing

Fighting germs organically?

Nature offers many antiseptics, we can benefit from them and heal common health problems with a little help . Every household should have tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract handy, they are the most powerful natural disinfectants on earth.

Tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract

Tea tree was discovered in Australia, there are tea trees in other parts of the world, but Australian trees are more concentrated in oils. Tea tree is considered very safe, like anything else, please use caution when using this product, never use full strength oil on infants, children or pets, always dilute it first, if eye contact occurs, rinse throughly with cold water, if accidental ingestion , do not induce vomiting, drink large amounts of water, and, if available, take activated charcoal tablets to absorb the oil within the stomach.

The seeds in grapefruit kill germs on contact, new to the health industry, holistic practitioners are beginning to use it as natural antibiotic and immune system booster, it may be used topically and/or internally. Again, use caution while using products containing grapefruit seed extract, long-term use may disrupt intestinal balance, try limiting intake to 4-6 weeks, please consult with your local holistic physician for optimal results.

• Are your muscles aching? Do the feel tired? Massage oils containing tea tree soothe and heal the body, and reenergize you, try it next time.

• Morning breath? Cleanse your mouth with tea tree or grapefruit seed extract, dilute a few drops of oil in 6 ounces of water, then rinse! This works great in treating gingivitis as well.

• Tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract kill fungi on contact; nail fungus, athlete’s foot and jock itch can be treated with them by soaking affected area in water with either one of the antiseptics, then make sure the skin surface is dried well, wear socks, or clean underwear.

• Household surfaces, in a spray bottle dilute solution of tea tree oil or grapefruit seed extract, and spray the germs away! Safe to use on doors, telephones, counters, bathrooms, shower curtains, moldy walls, trash cans, humidifier, spray into air ducts and filters, and the air (instead of lysol).

• Chronic ear infections are the leading cause of antibiotics prescription in children, and myringonotomy (small incision of eardrum where excess fluid is drained, with insertion of tympanostomy tube, to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time). Tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract are proven ear infection warriors, by placing a few drops in each ear a few times a day, it will clear infection and heal the eardrum, however if you’re not comfortable diluting and preparing the drops for the child (completely understandable, considering you may be tired and lack time) check out this site, you can buy the drops already made www.imhotepinc.com/product1.html

• Acne can be helped, simply add a few drops of tea tree oil or grapefruit seed extract to shampoos, conditioners and face wash, for spot treatment apply full strength tea tree oil to blemishes 2 times a day, leave to dry.

Have a great Memorial Day, please remember the ones who fought and are fighting for our liberty, freedom and peace. As always, thank you for reading! Please, pass the blog!

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Six Types of Mascara — Which One Do You Like?

Awesome Eyelashes ….

“The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,

because that is the doorway to her heart,

the place where love resides.”
~ Audrey Hepburn

The beauty industry is over saturated with products, with so many choices, how do you know what’s the best bang for your buck? Mascara is used, replaced, and bought more frequently than other items.  Beautiful, luscious lashes impact our facial expression by enhancing eye color and brow shape, so …  how do you pick the right one? What are the pros of a good mascara?

Today, I would like to share with you, my personal guide of “What to look for in choosing a mascara.”

• Mascara products should never  flake, (this causes the under eye area to look dirty, giving a tired look, even if you’re well rested).
• Product should never clump up; if it does, how can you apply it smoothly to the lashes?  Not happening … they will look muddy and uneven.
• Mascara wands are also important, they should be easy to use and need to extend and separate lashes effortlessly, (this saves time in our daily  make-up routine).
• Make sure the tube closes correctly, if not, the product will be ruined because it will dry up … there goes your money in the trash … uuggghh …
• At the end of each day wash your face, by removing all of your make-up; this includes the eyes and lashes, if you’re having great difficulty in removing your mascara, toss the tube away, proper lash cleansing is imperative to great looking eyes and clear skin.
• Only because one product costs more than the other doesn’t mean it’s any better or will last longer, do your research by comparing ingredients, remember that ideally you should replace mascara tubes every 4 weeks to avoid eye infections.
• NEVER share your mascara with anyone! Bacteria can be transmitted and will contaminate the product possibly causing infections.

Hopefully this information has helped you when choosing mascara for your beautiful lashes! Please leave your valuable feedback/opinion/or choice, I would love to hear from you!

$22.00
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Mascara by Revitalash (Espresso-Black/Brown)

$26.69
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Christian Dior Diorshow Mascara Waterproof – 090 Black – 11.5ml-0.38oz

$29.00
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Chanel Inimitable Multi Dimensional Mascara – 30 Noir-Brun – 6g-0.21oz

$14.50
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Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara 01 Black

$24.50
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Clarins Wonder Volume Mascara 01 Wonder Black

$18.00
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Vincent Longo Mascara, Black .32 oz (9 g)

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Organic Remedies

Organic is Vibrant well-being

Fruits and vegetables are imperative for our well-being, before antibiotics, our ancestors relied upon Mother Nature for effective and safe remedies. Healthy skin is achieved from within, I would like to share a few recipe treatments using of my favorite  healing foods.

Pineapple

• Reduces inflammation
• Speeds up tissue repair
• Protects bones
• Energizing
• Immunity booster

Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain. If your skin is dry, soak it in warm water for 10 minutes, cut a piece of pineapple peel and place it flesh-side down on the area, (miracle worker for dry heels), you may secure it with ace bandages, leave over night. When removing the dressing, gently peel it back, soak the area in warm water for 5 minutes, and dry. You may repeat this up to 3 nights, resulting in amazingly soft skin!

Pumpkin Seeds

• Promotes prostate health
• Fights fatigue
• Aids memory
• Helps skin complexion

What a great snack! Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, iron, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and B-complex vitamins. Excellent snack, easy to carry around and super healthy!

Slippery Elm

• Soothes digestive tract
• Eases colic
• Emollient
• Soothes sore throat
• Calms irritated skin

Slippery elm is a soothing herb, used internally may help prevent digestive problems, crohn’s disease, and colitis. Used topically, slippery elm soothes wounds, burns, itchy and irritated skin. Cleanse the skin, then apply this soothing magical herb to the area and leave for 5 minutes, repeat as needed.

Milk

• First-class protein
• Strengthens bones
• Rich in calcium

Milk does the body and skin good! Full of calcium, vitamin-B, iron and zinc, some studies have shown it may be good for the brain, nourishes the skin, reduces liver’s production of cholesterol and lowers blood pressure. How about a milk & honey bath lotion? Simply add half a cup of milk, 2 eggs, 3 tbls oil, 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp organic shampoo and 1 tbsp vodka in a bowl, mix together and pour in a glass bottle. You may add 3-4 tablespoons to bath water. (Keep the home-made lotion in the fridge, and use within 3-5 days)

Tea Tree

• Antifungal
• Antiseptic
• Treats skin infections
• Used for oral infections

Tea tree is an effective remedy for a brad range of ailments, especially fungal and skin problems like acne, insect bites, athlete’s foot, yeast infections, ringworm, sore throats, may help combat gum disease, and useful for colds. Tea tree skin wash is amazing, make your own! 1 tsp dried or 2 tsp fresh tea tree leaves and 1 cup of freshly boiled water. Steep the herbs in water for 10 minutes, then strain. Leave it to cool, then bathe the skin of affected area, repeat as needed.

Do you have any treatments you would like to share with all of us? Please do so below!

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