Watch The Good Fight – Tonight on CBS All Access

CBS All Access’ first original drama series, The Good Fight, premieres tonight, Sunday, February 19 – and we’re excited to share a special teaser about what’s to come on the new series in 2017.

It ended with a slap, and it will begin with a fight…

The highly anticipated spin-off picks up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of The Good Wife, when an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart’s savings. Forced out of Lockhart & Lee, they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago’s preeminent law firms.

The series, from The Good Wife creators Robert and Michelle King, stars Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo, Rose Leslie, Delroy Lindo, Sarah Steele, Paul Guilfoyle, Bernadette Peters, Justin Bartha and Erica Tazel.

 

The teaser for the highly anticipated CBS All Access Original series, The Good Fight, is here! Watch now & try 1 week FREE!

Celebrate National Drink Wine Day 2017

February is home to one of the lesser known holidays. No, it is not Valentine’s Day. February 18 is National Drink Wine Day. National Drink Wine Day is a real holiday. I know, I know a holiday which finally recognizes your favorite past-time. It is a joyful moment.

It is undocumented when the holiday was first celebrated, but it is a nationally recognized holiday. National Drink Wine Day was created to celebrate the ceremony and popularity of drinking wine.   Drinking wine is woven into the fabric of our culture for over 6,000 years. Wine is used to celebrate milestone moments like weddings, and anniversaries. Wine a part of religious ceremonies and communal events. And, wine is simply enjoyed after a long day of work.

Throughout the years’ wine drinking has been stigmatized. Wine drinkers have been labeled elitists. This unfortunate label may have resulted from wine tasting becoming a career and study. People professing their knowledge, rather than expressing their enjoyment. National Drink Wine Day’s goal is to end this perception and bring the enjoyment and fun back!

If you are unsure how you can celebrate February 18, here are some suggestions:

  1. Host a “blind” wine tasting – Invite friends over and ask them to bring a bottle of wine. Before you serve the wine, hide the wine label. Give them clues about the wine, then ask them to guess what type of wine you served. A lot of laughter and awes will ensue.

  1. Make wine cocktails – Vodka, and Gin are not the only bases for a good cocktail. Wine is often used for a good cocktail like a Sangria. Pinterest has several wine cocktails recipes.

  1. Take a wine tasting class – Wine schools are offering basic wine tasting classes. This is a great opportunity to learn more about wine or wine and food pairings. You can Google wine tasting classes. You will be surprised how many are offered near year.

  1. Visit a vineyard – Maryland has over 72 vineyards. There is almost a vineyard in every county in Maryland. The Maryland Wine Association has a map and listing of the vineyards in Maryland. Many of the vineyards are opened from noon until 5:00 pm and do not require an appointment.

  1. Attend an instore wine tasting – Many fine wine stores have free instore tastings on the weekends. Wine distributors are on site to share their latest wine. Some stores have up to 6 wines to taste and will offer discounts when you purchase one of those wines.

  1. Be adventurous and try a different wine with your favorite dish – We all get stuck in a wine rut. Something different with your favorite dish. The staff at your favorite wine store can assist you with selecting a new wine.

  1. Order a bottle of wine, instead a glass of wine – Instead of ordering a glass of wine at dinner order the bottle. Especially if you are going to have more than one glass of wine, it may be cheaper to purchase the bottle. There is a sizeable price mark up of wine at restaurants. Do not worry about not finishing the bottle. You can take the bottle home if you do not finish it. Ask the waiter recork the bottle.

  1. Share the gift of wine – Give your bestie a bottle of their favorite wine. Remember, National Drink Wine Day is to share the wine drinking experience.

  1. Conduct a vertical wine tasting – A vertical wine tasting is when you try the same type of wine but the producer, region or year is different. For example, you try a Chardonnay from California, New Zealand, South Africa and France. You will be amazed how the same grape is produced differently around the world.

  1. Pour a glass of wine – Simply open a bottle of wine, pour a glass of wine and enjoy. National Drink Day is meant for you to enjoy the splendor of wine without fanfare.

About the author – Ms. Leslie Frelow is the owner of Vino 301 Wine Concierge an all-inclusive wine tours and events company. She writes a weekly blog about wine tasting and Maryland vineyards. You can read more of Vino 301’s blogs at www.vino301.com/blog Vino 301 Wine Concierge offers wine tours to Maryland’s vineyards and wineries as well as wine tasting classes.

Talk of Alabama Lifestyle Segment – Valentine’s Day Beauty Prep from Head – To – Toe

I was invited to visit Talk of Alabama and share Valentine’s Day Beauty Prep from Head – To – Toe.  This segment featured at-home beauty essentials to impress your significant other or indulge in some much-deserved TLC.

The products I presented on ABC 33/40 included WUNDERKISS Lip Plumping Gloss, JuvaLips, Amarte Wonder Cream, Amarte Natural Finish BB Cream, SweetCheeks, NeoCell Beauty Bursts, INGLOT Breathable Nail Enamel, A Complete, WUNDER2 WUNDERBROW, Glycolic MUD Cleanser, HA + Collagen Anti-age Serum, and Vitamin C Serum.

Here’s the breakdown:

FACE

Amarte Wonder Cream

Amarte Natural Finish BB Cream

Glycolic MUD Cleanser

HA + Collagen Anti-age Serum and Vitamin C Serum

WUNDERKISS Lip Plumping Gloss

WUNDERBROW

A Complete Moisturizer

JUVALips

NAILS

INGLOT Breathable Nail Enamel

HAIR

NeoCell Beauty Bursts

BODY

SweetCheeks Cellulite Massage Mats

Click Here To Watch:  TALK OF ALABAMA

New York City – Perfect Mini Weekend Break

If there’s one place that needs to be on your travel bucket list, it’s New York City. This is the one place that people from all over the world link to the United States. It features some of the most iconic sights, showcases some great unique neighborhoods and provides a striking backdrop for a fantastic weekend away. Of course, in an ideal world, most of us would have a lot longer than just a weekend to spend in New York City. But with a full time job to hold down, most of us are lucky to just get a few days of escape every couple of months. You might have shunned New York before and have put it down as being ‘too touristy’ or ‘too busy’. But, here are some reasons why we think it’s the perfect place for a weekend city break.

The travel system

Okay, so most people don’t pay attention to the local public transport when they are finding somewhere to go on vacation. But, when you only have a couple of days in one specific location, time is of the essence! Take an hour or so before your weekend away to familiarize yourself with the public transport system in and around New York City. As it is such as metropolitan place, it is relatively easy to get from one side of the city to the other on very reliable transport. You can travel by bus, by subway, by tram or even by boat down the Hudson River! If you are planning to travel quite extensively around the city while you are there, it may also be worth investing in a Metro Card. Plus, it would be a crime to visit New York and not take a ride in one of the famous yellow cabs – start practicing your hailing technique now!

The things to do


One thing is for sure: you’ll never be bored in New York City. There are way too many things to do to be able to get round them all in one weekend, so you will need to pick the very best to make the most of your time there. If you want a quiet, sophisticated activity that will take you away from the crowds of tourists, why not indulge in  wine tasting ny? Taking a stroll through Central Park is also a NY must-do, and if you want to go slightly off the beaten track, Brooklyn is a quirky neighborhood full of great independent eateries.

The places to stay

New York has some of the most diverse accommodation in the world, so you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to where to stay! If you like familiarity, you can simply choose one of the main international hotel chains that are within the city. Some of these are particularly close to the airports, which can come in useful when you don’t have much time to spend there. If you want something a little more individual, however, why not check out one of New York’s many famous hotels, or even stay at a bed and breakfast?

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Valentine’s Day Gifts From SHAPE Activewear And Fourlaps

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, but not everyone has chocolate and flowers on their list. If your S.O. would rather go jogging than binge on candy hearts, Fourlaps and SHAPE activewear have the gear to get them there.

Fourlaps is the GQ-approved men’s athletic brand offering bright, color-blocked basics made with fabrics that keep him cool and dry, anti-microbial materials to combat smell, and four-way stretch fabrics for comfort – what more could a workout lover ask for?

For the female fitness guru, SHAPE activewear is the TODAY Show favorite that will score you serious relationship points. Give her the gift of an on-trend high-neck sports bra, performance-enhancing leggings and super comfy loungewear for post-workout Netflix And Chill.

 

Valentine’s Day: Get Flirty with Medici Ermete Lambrusco

This Valentine’s Day romance your special someone with fun, flirty Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine that’s not only on trend but delicious. Served slightly chilled, this beautifully versatile wine pairs with your main course, dessert, or can be sipped on its own. A bonus feature is that these wines are incredibly affordable, which means more roses, diamonds and chocolates for your sweetheart.

To save you from heartache, I recommend going straight to the expert, Medici Ermete, one of the oldest Lambrusco producers in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.  For over 120 years, the Medici family has been producing top quality Lambrusco. The winery blends historic winemaking expertise with a modern, original style. Medici Ermete selects grapes exclusively from Lambrusco’s prime vineyards of the Emilia-Romagna region. They use a natural second fermentation process (Charmat method) to make fresh, fruity wines that are easy-drinking and approachable.

 Below is the Medici Ermete portfolio to provide options for every wine lover’s taste:

Concerto Reggiano Lambrusco 2015 –SRP $22.99- Grapes: Salamino Lambrusco

  • Medici Ermete’s flagship wine, Concerto is the world’s first single vineyard vintage Lambrusco. It is a sparkling dry red wine with lively bubbles achieved through natural fermentation.
  • Pairs with a wide variety of foods such as grilled chicken, lamb, steak, lasagna with mixed vegetables and pastas with meat sauce.

Solo Reggiano Rosso 2015 –SRP $19.99- Grapes: Salamino Lambrusco, Ancellotta

  • A vivid, brilliant ruby red, the wine shows classic red fruit aromas. Though dry, the palate is fruity, round and exuberant with fine and persistent bubbles.
  • Enjoy with charcuterie, mortadella or a variety of pasta dishes such as tortellini, tagliatelle with meat sauce or tortelli stuffed with pumpkin and spices.

I Quercioli Secco Reggiano Lambrusco, NV – SRP $13.99- Grapes: Salamino Lambrusco, Marani Lambrusco

  • Bright ruby red in color, the wine has a distinct violet scent. Dry yet fruity with fresh, pleasantly harmonious flavors and a lively effervescence.
  • Delicious with grilled or cured meats and a variety of pasta dishes and cheeses.

I Quercioli Dolce Reggiano Lambrusco, NV – SRP $13.99- Grapes: Salamino Lambrusco, Marani Lambrusco

  • Bright ruby red with persistent bubbles, the wine shows delicate floral notes of violet leading to a luxuriously sweet, fresh, vivacious palate that is pleasantly harmonious.
  • A perfect pairing with dessert, white chocolate or chocolate covered caramels.

 

BEAUTIFUL RIGHTS – Pantsuit Pink to March on Washington

Beautiful Rights, a cause-driven makeup initiative founded by renowned makeup artist and product developer Kristen Therese Leonard, is taking a stand to ensure that women’s rights continue to be given their share of voice in our country’s future. Beautiful Rights was created to remind every woman to speak up, and that the responsibility lies within each of us to protect the rights women have fought so hard to acquire. Just in time for the Women’s March on Washington, Beautiful Rights is lowering the price on their makeup by 20%. Pantsuit Pink will now be the official lip color of the March.

A Beautiful Rights bus full of women headed to Washington with founder Kristen Leonard to participate in the March. These women are wearing the Pantsuit Pink lipstick as a proud display of their dedication to the causes Beautiful Rights supports. Pantsuit Pink is a rosy red shade that honors the same lipstick color Hilary Clinton wore on the campaign trail in last year’s presidential election. Beautiful Rights is now encouraging all women to stand up for their rights by purchasing Pantsuit Pink lipstick and wearing it on their march. Beautiful Rights is promoting women’s rights by donating 20% of all sales (not profits) to organizations that support women’s causes, such as Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, Emily’s List, Lambda Legal and Legal Momentum. The 20% contribution is a reminder that women in the U.S. still get paid 20% less than men for doing the same work. With the news of the defunding of Planned Parenthood by the GOP, it’s now more imperative than ever for women and men to support women’s rights and to take a stand! Not only is Beautiful Rights supporting great initiatives, it also provides women with top-of-line, luxury beauty products. The formulas have been developed with the highest grade, exclusive blend of natural oils, such as Coconut, Avocado, Jojoba, Grape seed and olive — along with other lip-loving ingredients — to deliver added benefits and a luxurious experience with each swipe of lipstick or gloss.

Beautiful Rights offers lip products in universally flattering shades that will wear beautifully on all women, with one sheer, shimmering lip gloss, “Gloss Ceiling” and two shades of creamy, long-wearing lipstick: “Pantsuit Pink” and “Politically Pout”. The stylish, “fractured glass” creative design was developed to emphasize both how far we’ve come as women, and how much further we have to go. All development and manufacturing for Beautiful Rights is done in New York State, U.S.A. Learn more about Beautiful Rights and purchase our products on www.BeautifulRights.com.

Unusual Things to do in Santorini – Unique Travel Aspects

Santorini is a stunning Greek Island on the Aegean Sea just 200 kilometers from the mainland of Greece. Noted for its out of this world beauty, white buildings and churches topped with blue roofs; it is a city that you would expect to find in the best myths and fairy tales.

Although Santorini is a classic holiday town with sun, sand and blue seas as far as the eye can see, not to mention the luxurious Santorini Villas that are dotted around the island, there is much more to the place that meets the eye. So, if you are looking to do something a bit more unusual than topping up your tan on your next Santorini holiday, you might want to check out the following:

The Medieval Village of Emporio

The definition of quaint, Emporio is one of the places you absolutely must visit on your travels in Santorini. The village, which is perched above the popular Perivolos beach, is home to some of the most impressive medieval architecture in the world, including a particularly impressive castle, which is arguably the most interesting on the island.

Go in Search of the Santorini Vampires

You won’t find many packing tips that suggest you bring a stake, but if you’re traveling to Santorini, it might be a good idea.

If it’s unusual you’re after; you can’t beat the story of the Santorini Vampires. What few people know is that Santorini is thought to be home to more vampires than Transylvania. Legend has it that the bodies of Greeks who were considered to be creatures of the night were transported to the island, where they were buried a safe distance away from the mainland. 

So, if you’re a budding Buffy or a Van Helsing in training, a trip to Santorini could be your chance to finally come face to face with the foe!

Visit a Volcano

If you laugh danger in the face and you love nothing more than showing off just how brave you are to your mates, take a trip to Amoudi Bay, where you can plunge from the top of a huge boulder into the warm, clear seas of the Mediterranean.

With so much to do and see in Santorini, it is easy to miss out on the more unique and unusual aspects of the island. However, it is well worth seeking out odd experiences as they are often the experiences you remember the most about your holidays, rather than the usual sunbathing and partying, which you can do almost anywhere.

 

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COVERGIRL SO LASHY! BLASTPRO MASCARA – Morning Routine

COVERGIRL has a new Lash Equality campaign.  I like this campaign because makeup has no boundaries or restrictions.  It’s simply about using a product to enhance the physical appearance.  Makeup also has internal healing properties. There are several individuals that purchase cosmetics for corrective purposes (such as skin deformities) or cancer patients that suffer from the side-effects of chemotherapy.

Due to the previous reasons, I am an advocate for wearing makeup and finding the right product.  Many people are not aware that I have eczema – inflammation of the skin.  As a child, my mother taught me proper skincare techniques and (how-to) use makeup to protect my face from environmental impurities.

My three-step morning routine is:

  1. Use a facial scrub
  2. Apply a moisturizer – a must do
  3. Beauty Blend (in a T-formation) on my face COVERGIRL Custom Blend Foundation

My last step is to complete the look with a voluminous mascara.  The COVERGIRL SO LASHY!  BLASTPRO MASCARA has a three-in-one brush; allowing beauty enthusiast to reach eyelash.  Some of the other mascara wands won’t reach every hair and can create a smudge effect.  This is not the case with SO LASHY!  BLASTPRO MASCARA!  Try it for yourself and pick-up a tube at Target.

Pro Tip: apply more than one coat for volume