Kendall Jenner Top Knot: Get the Look

Kendall Jenner rocked a chic top knot with an edgy flair of side swept bangs on the red carpet last night for the American Music Awards. Celebrity hairstylist, Etienne Ortega, created this sleek top knot look with the help of KMS California products. “My inspiration for Kendall’s look was a funky modern top knot with a wispy bang, that goes perfect with her high neck dress!” Here’s the scoop from Ortega on how to get Kendall’s red carpet look:

Step 1: Ortega used KMS California ADD VOLUME styling foam ($17.50) while the hair was damp and roughly blow dried her hair.

Step 2: Ortega used the KMS California HAIR PLAY messing cream ($20), putting a quarter size amount in his palms and worked it all throughout the hair to start creating a build up of texture.

Step 3: Then Ortega put her hair up into a pony, followed by twisting the hair into a fun top knot.

Step 4: To finish the look he used the KMS California HAIR PLAY playable texture ($20) to make her bangs textured, piecey and ready to hit the red carpet.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Model Kendall Jenner attends the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 22: Model Kendall Jenner attends the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

KMS California products are available at salons nationwide, please visit http://www.kmscalifornia.com/en-US/salon_finder.aspx to find a salon near you.

Birchbox and Rent The Runway Launch: Black Friday Sales

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Birchbox (www.birchbox.com), a leading beauty and grooming retailer, has opened its doors in Washington, D.C. in partnership with Rent the Runway, which is revolutionizing fashion by allowing millions of women to rent designer apparel and accessories. On Friday, November 6, Birchbox launched a beauty shop in a dedicated space at Rent the Runway’s Georgetown store, allowing local customers to get a complete new look from head to toe – from on-trend outfits and accessories to the latest lipsticks and head-turning hairstyles.

The shop features the following elements to help Washingtonians prepare for special occasions and upgrade their everyday looks:

  • A Build Your Own Birchbox (BYOB) station with an exclusive new box design co-branded with Rent the Runway ($15)
  • A curated shop featuring the best hair, makeup, skincare and fragrance products, as well as holiday gift sets, from brands including Bumble and Bumble, Dr. Jart, Living Proof, Oribe, RMS Beauty, Smashbox, Stila and Sunday Riley, among others
  • Birchbox subscriptions and gift subscriptions for purchase (starting at $30)
  • Makeup services (starting at $30)
  • Special offers and events

 

“Birchbox has a large subscriber base in the DC area and our customers want to look their best, but don’t always have time to navigate the latest new products and trends. Together with Rent the Runway, we’re able to offer a one-stop-shop edited with the very best in beauty and fashion,” said Katia Beauchamp, Co-Founder and CEO of Birchbox. “It’s designed to bring delight to discovering new product by having an easy and efficient shopping experience. As we approach 2016, we’ll continue exploring meaningful opportunities to bring Birchbox to life offline.”

Customers can visit www.birchbox.com/georgetown for more information on Birchbox at Rent the Runway Georgetown, located at 3336 M Street NW. Birchbox has a flagship store in Soho, NY and plans to open additional stand-alone stores in 2016.

About Birchbox

Founded in 2010, Birchbox is a leading beauty and grooming retailer, offering an efficient, personalized way to discover and shop for new products. Birchbox redefined the online shopping experience by pairing a monthly subscription of deluxe samples – tailored to customers’ unique profiles – with inspiring editorial content to create a seamless path to purchase full-size products online. More than 800 best-in-class beauty, grooming and lifestyle brands are available on Birchbox’s e-commerce shop. In 2012, Birchbox launched Birchbox Man and expanded internationally, and in 2014, Birchbox opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Soho, New York. Today, Birchbox has more than 1 million subscribers and operates in six countries, including France, Spain, UK, Belgium and Canada. Birchbox is headquartered in New York City. To learn more, visit www.birchbox.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat.

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Black Friday

For US men and women – spend $35 on gift subscriptions and/or full-size product and get:

  • Non-Ace: 25% off with code BIGDEAL
  • Ace: 30% off with code ACESONLY
  • No limit to code usage

For CA women – spend $45 on gift subscriptions and/or full-size product and get

  • 25% off with code BIGDEAL
  • No limit to code usage

Cyber Monday

Same offer as above as above but codes are:

  • Non-Ace: PARTYON
  • Ace: ACEDIT
  • No limit to code usage

PUR Cosmetics – Holiday Makeup Essentials

The holidays are quickly approaching and PÜR Cosmetics has the makeup essentials you need to achieve a chic, glam look.

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1.      PÜR Cosmetics Liquid Veil 4-in-1 Spray Foundation: Give yourself air-brushed perfection with this ultra-light spray that is clinically proven to nourish and improve skin with a blend of age-defying ingredients. The formula includes the proprietary Ceretin® Complex, packed with time-released peptides, ceramide and non-irritating retinol, which is proven to firm and smooth the skin.

Price: $39.00

2.      PÜR Cosmetics Double Ego Dual Ended Eyeliner in Bali: Add a pop of color to your holiday look with the green shade of this two-in-one dual-ended eyeliner that offers a dry mineral tip for definition and a liquid liner that glides on with ease for bold, intense color.

Price: $21.00

3.      PÜR Cosmetics Chateau Cheeks Pressed Powder Blush in Savvy: Give your cheeks a smudge-proof flush of color with anti-aging benefits. Resveratrox and Vitisin help brighten and correct skin while keeping it hydrated and gently exfoliated. Blend the soft, ultra-wearable color in with your fingers to give cheeks a soft inner radiance or dust it on with a brush to highlight and accentuate features.

Price: $18.00

4.      PÜR Cosmetics Lip Lure Hydrating Lip Lacquer in Fiery: Top off your look by giving your lips a burst of hydrating color with this alluring lip lacquer. The unique formula features a blend of Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Avocado Oiland Jojoba Seed Oil, which forms a protective barrier on lips to naturally prevent water loss.

Price: $22.00

Available: purcosmetics.com and ULTA Beauty stores

Soft Surroundings – Grande Opening at Westfield Annapolis Mall

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Soft Surroundings, a leading multi-channel retailer committed to providing stylish, casual clothing with a comfort fit, the latest in beauty and skincare, jewelry and accessories, and home furnishings to women of all ages, maintains its dedication to providing an extraordinary shopping experience by announcing plans to open a Maryland location, specifically at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, MD. “We are so excited to expand our East Coast presence with an upcoming Soft Surroundings location in Maryland,” said Sr. Vice President of Retail Stores, Danny Boddy.

“Our Westfield Annapolis Mall location will provide women throughout Anne Arundel County and beyond the opportunity to experience what we are all about. We offer beautiful apparel, luxurious bedding, curated furniture from around the world and beauty solutions – all hand chosen for today’s busy woman. Our passion for customer service and the integrity of our brand gives us the ability to share our story and hopefully make our customers’ lives a little more fulfilled and enjoyable.” The Westfield Annapolis Mall location is part of an eleven store expansion for 2015.

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The new location will not only feature the popular merchandise found in the Soft Surroundings catalogs and website, but will also offer customers a variety of unique, store-exclusive merchandise to further enhance their shopping experience. An all-day Grand Opening Event will be held at the store on Friday, November 20th. About Soft Surroundings: Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Soft Surroundings is an upscale lifestyle brand and retailer of women’s apparel, home, and beauty products. Releasing its first catalog in 1999, Soft Surroundings has been dedicated to making women look and feel their best ever since.

Having experienced record growth in its online and catalog channels, Soft Surroundings opened its first retail location in St. Louis, MO in November of 2005, followed by additional stores in Hartford, CT; Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; San Antonio, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Fairfax, VA; Madison, WI; Paramus, NJ; Bridgewater, NJ; Memphis, TN; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Cleveland, OH; Tucson, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; and Chandler, AZ. Soft Surroundings is continuing to expand its retail division nationally to meet the needs of its many devoted customers.

Spa Week: Holiday Gift and Wellness Idea

Give the Gift of Wellness this holiday season. The new gift card by Spa Week, Spa & Wellness BLACK, is the only spa and wellness card you will ever need, making a perfect gift for everyone on your list. It is accepted at over 8,000 spa and wellness locations across North America and may be used any time of the year without expiration. Special perks of this card include thousands of spas and hundreds of treatments to choose from, the ability to load in any amount from $10-$500, and the ability to use the card in multiple locations on as many visits as you choose. Visitors to spaweek.com can conveniently purchase Spa & Wellness BLACK, to be shipped in a gift box with a personal message anywhere in the United States.  Recipients will have the freedom to choose from thousands of locations and services, all while knowing that you have their long-term health, balance and happiness in mind. Visit www.spaweek.com to see the numerous spa and wellness locations that accept Spa & Wellness BLACK.

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“Spa Week encourages a healthy lifestyle and inspires people to pursue ways of living fuller lives,” says Spa Week Founder, Cheryl Reid.  “Consumers are seeking better ways to take care of themselves, taking responsibility towards maintaining good health and making important lifestyle changes.”

With Spa & Wellness BLACK people can choose to access spa and wellness services, medical grade treatments, holistic services and cosmetic treatments, such as: massages, facials, yoga, pilates, nutrition classes, acupuncture, chiropractic sessions and more. Premier brands across the US that accept Spa & Wellness BLACK include: Waldorf Astoria, Four Seasons, Rosewood Hotels, The Peninsula, The Trump Soho, Jurlique Soho, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, L’Institut Sothy’s and Fresh (LVMH).

In addition to Spa & Wellness BLACK, if you want instant gratification on www.spaweek.com, you can send an e-gift card to someone’s inbox immediately or at your requested date with a holiday themed background design. If you are looking for a corporate gift idea visit www.spaweek.com to learn about the unlimited uses of the corporate gift that offers something for everyone.

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About Spa Week Media Group, Ltd.

Spa Week Media Group, Ltd. is the leading health, beauty and wellness marketing company across North America. Through its website SpaWeek.com, millions of consumers from coast to coast benefit from an abundance of resources necessary to experience a healthier, well-rounded lifestyle, 365 days a year.  Spa Week was created and founded by Cheryl Reid, who hails from successful careers within the luxury spa industry and publishing spheres. Since its inception in 2004, Spa Week has continued to revolutionize the industry with the success of its biannual Spring and Fall Events with signature $50 spa services, life-changing promotions and a robust gift card program. For the past eleven years, consumers from all demographics have felt physical and mental relief and gained tools for healthier living by taking advantage of an abundance of spa and wellness treatments at an attainable price. Spa Week continues its dedication of delivering the best in health and wellness year round with its Spa & Wellness Gift Card, the premier spa gift card of choice by consumers.  Spa & Wellness BLACK is accepted at over 8,000 spa and wellness locations across North America.  In addition, you can also find select denomination cards sold in over 55,000 retail stores nationwide including Target, CVS, Rite Aid, and Sam’s Club and on SpaWeek.com.

Follow us on Facebook at Spa Week, on Twitter @SpaWeek and on Instagram @SpaWeek.  Share your Spa and Wellness Memories #SWBLACK

For more information, visit http://www.spaweek.com/ or call Julie Leventhal at (212) 352-8098 Julie@spaweekmedia.com

Budget Friendly Beauty Stocking Stuffers – Holiday Gift Guide

When it comes to selecting the perfect stocking stuffers for friends and family this holiday season, skin care and beauty solutions are always a safe.  Consider products from Retinol Skincare, MoodMatcher and Altchek MD. With all of their products priced under $30, these budget friendly buys are perfect for every price point.

  • Retinol Skincare – an affordable range of multi-benefit products formulated to improve skin texture through exfoliation, while minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • MoodMatcher – lipsticks and glosses that are smudge-proof, fade-proof and kiss-proof, as well as hydrating and vitamin enriched
  • Altchek MD – preventive and corrective skin care products that are formulated to reduce the visible signs of aging

Gifts Under $30

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Altchek MD Starter Kit Anti-Aging Starter Kit ($25)

This starter kit contains the four key products in the Doctor’s skincare regimen:

  • Daily Exfoliating Cleanser (2fl oz / 60 mL)
  • Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 (0.5oz / 15 g)
  • Glycolic Renewal Pads (15 Treatment pads)
  • Night Treatment Restorative Serum (.5fl oz / 15 mL)

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Retinol Anti-Aging Facial Oil (1oz – $26.00)

Retinol Anti-Aging Facial Oil delivers an ultra-light, non-greasy facial oil that utilizes nine rich essential oils plus Vitamins A, C and Argan Oil (Vitamin E) to promote anti-oxidant protection and multiply the effectiveness of daily skincare regimens. This facial oil infuses African Marula Oil and Sea Buckhorn’s Omega 7 & 9 Fatty Acids to hydrate and protect skin and supply key nutrients to combat wrinkles, dryness and loss of elasticity.

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Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Facial Serum For Men (1fl oz – $22.00)

Anti-Wrinkle Serum is an effective Retinol formula that focuses on giving you a youthful appearance by targeting the visible signs of aging. Helps to soothe razor burn when applied after shaving.

  • Exfoliates and smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improves the appearance of firmness and tone
  • Moisturizes to improve skin texture and clarity

Gifts Under $20

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Retinol Anti-Aging Starter Kit ($20)

The Anti-Aging Starter Kit contains smaller versions of 3 of our skincare products to help you become familiar with our Retinol-based skincare line:

  • Anti-Aging Cream Cleanser (2fl oz / 60 mL)
  • Night Cream (0.7 oz / 20 g)
  • Anti-Wrinkle Facial Serum (0.5fl oz / 15 mL)

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Eye Gel Pads (10 pairs – $20.00)

Eye Gel Pads help reduce the appearance of fine lines and puffiness while hydrating the sensitive and fragile skin under the eyes. It is a perfect treatment before a night out.

  • Immediately refreshes and revitalizes fatigued eyes
  • Retinol Palmitate helps renew and improve skin’s resilience
  • Smoothes to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

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Doctor’s Skin Remedy (1.7oz – $14.00)

A multi-purpose cream that protects, softens, soothes and calms the skin—perfect for combatting winter dryness and chapped skin.

  • Soothes, calms and helps relieve minor skin irritations
  • Softens rough or dry skin on hands, feet or cuticles
  • Relieves chapped or burned lips
  • Helps minor sunburn and calms dry, irritated or sun-exposed skin

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Retinol Daily Moisturizer For Men (1.7oz – $20.00)

Multi-action, non-greasy Daily Moisturizer reduces the signs of aging while improving skin texture, firmness and tone. Retinol (Vitamin A) works to renew skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines while it improves firmness, so your skin looks healthier and more youthful. Your skin will appear more hydrated and feel protected.

  • Exfoliates and smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Moisturizes and helps to improve texture, clarity and tone

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Retinol After Shave Balm (2.4oz – $12.00)

Retinol Men’s After Shave Balm’s dual action formula works as a lightweight moisturizer and a calming aftershave, restoring hydration as it soothes irritation and razor burn. Enriched with Vitamins A, C & E, Allantoin, Provitamin B5 and Green Tea Extract, it softens your skin and helps reduce the visible signs of aging.

  • Hydrates and nourishes
  • Calms skin and reduces post–shaving irritation
  • Revitalizes skin and promotes a healthy look
  • Protects against environmental aggressors such as climate, wind and pollution

 

Gifts Under $10

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Moodmatcher Twist Sticks – ($8.00)

A collection of 6 vivid, hi-definition long-wear lipsticks with 12 hour staying power. The lipsticks react with your lips to create the perfect shade that matches your vibe.

Moodmatcher Moodgloss – ($10.00)

A collection of youthful, long-wear glosses that change according to individual body chemistry and temperature for a personalized pink shade. The glosses are enriched with soothing Aloe Vera and moisturizing Vitamin E.

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Retinol Anti-Aging Cleansing Towelettes (30 Towelettes – $8.00)

Gently cleanse, tone, and remove make-up and impurities trapped within pores. Dual-action cleansing towelettes blend Retinol & Vitamin E, Ginseng, Green Tea, and Aloe Vera to carefully resurface skin texture, lift away dead skin cells, and restore pH balance, for softer, smoother, and more radiant skin.

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Altchek MD – Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF30 (1.5oz – $10.00)

Vitamin C Ester, Panthenol, Vitamin E

Improves the texture, moisture and luminosity of your skin as it targets fine lines and wrinkles. Sunscreen protects against the damaging effects of UVA/UVB rays. Preventive anti-oxidants shield against environmental stressors replenishing and smoothing the skin.

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Altchek MD – Daily Exfoliating Cleanser (2 oz – $5.00)

Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Vitamin C, Calendula Extract

Cleanses as it treats blocked pores, impurities, dullness, uneven texture and tone. Micro-polish particles reveal clean, smooth skin that is radiant and ready for the next step in the regimen.

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Macys Holiday 2015 Gift Guide

Macys has some wonderful gift options for the holiday season.  They’re one of my favorite retailers and I’m looking forward to purchasing goodies.

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To jump start our shopping list, take a look at the Holiday 2015 Gift Guide (below.)  Also, don’t forget to stay connected to the retailer for upcoming Black Friday Sales, Coupons, and Deals.

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Holiday Travel Essentials – How To

The holidays prove to be a busy travel time! From escaping the cold weather for a warm relaxing vacation to traveling to your loved one for a long weekend, make sure you have those key travel necessities on hand such as:

KORRES Greek Yoghurt Cleansing & Make-Up Removing Wipes will fit into any carry-on bag! This package of pre-moistened cleansing wipes are formulated with nourishing Greek yogurt to easily remove stubborn face and eye makeup while softening skin. Each pre-moistened, textured, and non-irritating cloth effectively removes stubborn face and eye makeup, leaving skin refreshed and deeply nourished. A calming duo of chamomile and calendula oils relieve stressed or sensitive skin while gentle macademia and jojoba oils help skin retain moisture. Perfectly packaged for on-the-go cleansing, skin is left revitalized, smooth, and hydrated ($15; Sephora.com).

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Take freshness on-the-go with the mini versions of Lavanila’s bestselling deodorant! This All-Natural, freshly scented pure vanilla deodorant provides superior, long-lasting odor protection. Soothing essential oils blend with powerful anti-oxidants and beta glucan technology for daily defense and nourishment ($8; Lavanila.com).

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Don’t let your scent be compromised during travels! Katy Perry’s Mad Potion Eau de Parfum Rollerball features tahitian vanilla orchid, sweet white peony, fresh & crisp apple, madagascar bourbon vanilla, luminous jasmine petals, soft & whipped fluffy musk, Mexican vanilla bean absolute and glowing amber ($18; Kohls.com).

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Get comfy with Hästens Travel Pillow. With 100% duck down this travel pillow is the perfect accessory to guarantee a little beauty rest while you’re traveling – whether by air, train, or automobile. Or use it as a makeup bag and zip it up with your loose beauty items with the rugged blue check fabric out. Then when you have settled in to your seat for your long trip reverse the pillow to expose the soft cotton and down interior. Comes in three colors. ($150; Hästens Stores nationwide; for more information, visit: www.hastens.com).

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Add a pop to your hair with Hairdo by HairUWear French Braid Band. Add a finishing touch with the Hairdo French Braid Band that’s as much fashion accessory as it is hair accessory. Effortlessly chic, it attaches in an instant. What better way to add cachet? Use to hold your hair back for a classic look or hold your ponytail or bun in place with this braid band, just like you would use an elastic ($10; Ulta.com).

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Natures Bounty Hair Skin and Nails Vitamin – Review

Here’s a well-known fact, after having kids and lack of eating a balanced meal (everyday) my nails were very brittle. The slightest manipulation would split my nails; aside from years of wearing acrylics and using the wrong chemical products.

While shopping in the grocery store, I ran across a new line of vitamins call Natures Bounty Hair, Skin, and Nails.  I was skeptical because some vitamins do not produce the results they proclaim on the bottle. Needless to say, I purchased the gummy vitamins and here’s what I discovered:

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1.  They taste really good!  I almost forgot I was chewing a vitamin and took one too many.  No worries, I didn’t have any side effects.

2.  They gave me a boost of energy which is the normal deficiency in my body.

3.  They did not make my stomach ache.  This is a common problem (for me) with other hair, skin, and nail vitamins.

The ultimate result is that my nails look amazing!  I’ve never had long nails but the health of my cuticles look so much better.  The strength of my nails have also improved and signs of deficiencies are not as noticeable.

In regards to my skin, I have a natural glow and thankful I added this vitamin to my skin care regimen.  I am waiting for the hair growth results because it’s in a natural (chemical free) state and will have an official update in May 2016.

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I wanted to share Natures Bounty Hair, Skin, and Nails Gummies vitamins with everyone because it’s really an awesome product!