Konstantino Jewelry Trunk Show Recap: Saks Fifth Avenue

Last week I attended the Konstantino Jewelry Trunk Show at Saks Fifth Avenue.  The designer featured handcrafted pieces from Greece.

Each unique design showcased silver or gold metals along with luxury gems.  The collection representative explained how specific pieces were created and allowed me to view the items up close.

As a style expert, the Konstantino Jewelry Collection can be paired with on-trend fashion items or classic styles and designs.

 

 

 

Increase Savings with Dryel Cleaning Solution: Consignment Shopping

Summer has ended and the kids have headed back to school.  That means it’s time to re-evaluate the household budget.

One way to increase savings is by reducing the amount of dry cleaning services.  Many people are not aware that dry cleaning can be harsh, timely and expensive.

There’s a solution to this household concern.  Dryel is an at-home solution that’s easy to use and convenient.  This product can be picked up during your local Target run or online from Amazon for an reasonable price.

There’s several advantages to using Dryel instead of laundry services:

  • Dryel reduces fading, shrinking, and stretching.
  • Dryel ingredients do not contain harsh chemicals.
  • Dryel does not require the use of expensive machines.

After a day of consignment shopping, Dryel was an easy option that removed dirt and debris from my new items. They were placed on a hanger after 15 minutes with the use of Dryel products.

To learn more about Dryel products and use, click here.

Sponsored Post – Dryel Ambassador

Back To School Schedule: TouchBack Marker Temporary Hair Color

With the kids back and school your schedule is sure to start getting hectic once again. If you find you have no time left in the day for yourself, you’re not alone! At least TouchBack Marker provides an easy way to make sure your hair always fresh from the salon.

TouchBack’s mistake-proof marker delivers true, temporary hair color instantly. The pocket-sized marker makes for easy application when you want it, where you want it.

 

Eating Well To Win from Celebrity Chef Richard Ingraham

Excited to share I’m reviewing a new cookbook and creating recipes!  Celebrity Chef Richard Ingraham has launched Eating Well to Win.

He’s the private chef to actress Gabrielle Union and NBA veteran Dwyane Wade. Eating Well to Win is focused on developing delicious, flavorful recipes — many of which include either a Southern, Creole, Italian or Asian flair.

Check back here to find out what recipes were created and an interview with Chef Richard Ingraham.

 

 

CANDER PARIS – Luxury Candle Line from Elizabeth Minett launches

Cander Paris is pleased to announce that as of today, Cander Paris’ debut candle collection is now available to online and in select retailers worldwide.

Luxury candle line Cander Paris, founded by Elizabeth Minett, launches today with four signature scents: SCENT 01, ROSE, OUR YOUTH, and RUE VERTBOIS.

Minett worked with world-renowned French perfumer Emmanuel Philip to create her debut Cander Paris collection, all scents are made France with the excellence and tradition of French perfumery, the candles are exquisitely crafted of the highest quality.

“Cander Paris introduces scents that are uniquely refined and euphorically indulgent. These are the fragrances of candid moments.” – Elizabeth Minett, Cander Paris

 

Elizabeth Minett, founder of Cander Paris

Minett was born near Toronto, Canada and raised in a place where candor was the essence of her culture. A childhood filled with the rustic landscapes of harsh winters would forever shape her olfactive tastes. After a chance encounter in an elevator, she was scouted to work as a fashion model and soon moved to Europe. She was an early adopter of the digital influencer trend and transitioned from the modeling world to create her successful lifestyle website. Minett developed a more refined nose during her years traveling the globe as a bon vivant, especially whilst traveling. As Minett moves into a new chapter of her life she becomes now one of the very few young female entrepreneurs to launch their own luxury scent collections with the debut of Cander Paris in 2017.

KAIA GERBER steps out in GIGI BURRIS MILLINERY

Model Kaia Gerber is seen wearing GIGI BURRIS MILLINERY while leaving the Calvin Klein Collection fashion show during New York Fashion Week on September 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

 

ABOUT KAIA GERBER’S LOOK
Gerber wears the “GEORGIE” hat from the GIGI BURRIS Fall/Winter 2017 collection. The hat features glossed lambskin leather sewn into a classic newsboy style cap with triangular tonal piping crown detail.  The piece is embellished with a gunmetal Swarovski safety pin produced in Italy. 10% of the proceeds of this piece will be donated to the Georgie Badeil Foundation, former Miss Africa Georgie Badiel. The foundation provides clean water for the people of Burkina Faso and throughout Africa. Full credit details below.

Plums The Word for Fall with Sally Hansen and Rimmel London

With fall already upon us, it’s time to shift your color gear. Plum’s The Word for fall and what better way to create bold looks than with beautiful nails from Sally Hansen and the perfect lip colors from Rimmel London.

Get ready for a bold, matte lip-look that stays on. Rimmel London introduces Stay Matte Liquid Lip Colour, a new liquid lipstick with high-intensity colour, a velvety matte finish and a long-lasting, comfortable wear.

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Color ($8.99)
The patented argan oil formula fuses intensive nourishment and instant moisture for healthy looking nails.Up to 10 days of fade-proof, chip-resistant wear.

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure ($7.99)
This all-in-one formula with keratin boasts 7 benefits in one bottle— base coat, strength, treatment, salon color, topcoat, chip resistance and gel shine finish.
Complete Salon manicure delivers up to 64% stronger nails and up to 10 days of chip-resistant wear.

Kim Kardashian West Wears Billy Johnny Sweats

Kim Kardashian West is wearing the Billy “Johnny Sweats” in grey. The high-waisted sweats feature a drawstring detailing at both waistband and ankle and will be available for purchase in October 2017 at www.billylosangeles.com.

Featured Photo from “Splash News via BILLY”  

BILLY, founded in 2017, is luxury ready-to-wear designed by Holly Jovenall and handcrafted in Los Angeles, California. The brand is rooted in personal narrative and deep craft.

BILLY’s comfortable basics are multi-directional and can be elevated or slouched in. Attention to silhouette brings a casual-elegance, enhanced by hand distressed and hand screened details. Paying homage to visionaries like Yohji Yamamoto and Rick Owens, Jovenall’s designs are foundational but subversive in their proportions and bend simplicity into something entirely new. BILLY favors black-and-white, with colors sourced from the best tones of weathered vintage fabric.

5 Life Triggers that Inspire Bold Beauty Transformations

It is common for women to alter their appearance when faced with a significant life challenge. When we are tested we transform. When we shift our mindset, and transform on the inside, it’s only natural that we want the outside to change as well. It’s as if we shed old skin like a butterfly ready to take new flight soaring to new heights. Below are some common life challenges and the typical beauty treatments sought for each.

A milestone birthday.

You don’t have to be turning 50 to freak out about a birthday. Women as young as 25 are having quarter life crisis.’ Women who turn 30 or 35 often feel blah about it. Even if women feel great about a milestone birthday they still may desire a change. According to Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, “when we have birthday’s, we focus on aging. We look at our faces in the mirror and may think a refresher is in order. It’s common for women to book appointments for Botox around their birthdays. However, when aging becomes an obsession causing anxiety or depression, it’s important to speak to a professional.”

Surviving an illness.

“After recovering from illness, especially if the road to recovery was long and hard, it is normal to want a new look,” explains Hafeez. When people feel healthier and happier they may desire a new wardrobe; especially if there was weight loss. Dr. Margarita Lolis a Board-Certified Dermatologist in northern New Jersey who specializes in anti-aging and longevity adds, “they may also want to explore fillers to the face to replace volume lost while ill. It’s important to make a full recovery before doing any invasive procedures. You really must speak to your doctor to clear you for any elective surgeries.” “There’s a lot of empowerment that comes from battling back from illness. It makes sense that someone would want to celebrate their good health with a ‘new me’ approach to their appearance,” says Hafeez.

Going back to work after a stretch of unemployment.

You got laid off and for months your job has been finding a new job. After months of sitting at the computer in sweats only showering to go on interviews you finally get hired! Elated you decide to treat yourself to a spa day, get a pro to cut and color your hair and splurge on new eyeglass frames. “Being unemployed crushes the spirit. The longer someone is unemployed the greater their chances are of sinking into depression. When a new job is secured there’s a feeling that the weight of the world is off the shoulders. Of course, you want to treat yourself” says Dr. Hafeez.

Divorce or a breakup.

One of the most profound triggers motivating a significant change to a woman’s appearance is divorce. Breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, face lifts, weight loss, new hair, new clothes and total transformation is common. Divorce is such a significant severing that most women feel that the person they were before must change. The fastest way is to change their appearance. The challenge here is that they are often hurting inside as they grieve the loss of their marriage. Even if they are happy for the divorce and ended it amicably the stress over dating again is a motivator. Dr. Lolis says many new clients come to her by referral because they recently divorced and want their “cry lines” removed and a fresh look to their faces.

Moving to a new city.

“Uprooting to a new city can be very scary. There are a lot of unknowns which makes people feel as if they are out of control,” says Dr. Hafeez. The one thing they can take control over is their appearance. It’s common for people who relocate to assume a whole new identity that blends in with the other people of that city. If you’re moving from New York City to a beach town in Miami, your attire is going to change.

About the Doctors

Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD is a NYC based licensed clinical neuropsychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens. 

Dr. Hafeez masterfully applies her years of experience connecting psychological implications to address some of today’s common issues such as body image, social media addiction, relationships, workplace stress, parenting and psychopathology (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, etc…). In addition, Dr. Hafeez works with individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, and abuse. Dr. Hafeez often shares her credible expertise to various news outlets in New York City and frequently appears on CNN and Dr.Oz.

Connect with her via twitter @comprehendMind or www.comprehendthemind.com 

Dr. Margarita Lolis, M.D. is a board-certified cosmetic, medical dermatologist and a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon with over 20 years of experience. In her practice, she addresses common skin concerns such as acne prevention and treatment in both teens and adults, sun-damage, skin discoloration, wrinkles, changes to skin texture and loss of volume. On the medical side, she is a trusted expert in melanoma and over-all skin health. Dr. Lolis prides herself in honoring facial symmetry to deliver a natural look to her clients. She always recommends a healthy skin care regimen plus lifestyle habits that are aligned with her holistic approach to beauty. Dr. Lolis is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery, and the American Society of Anti-aging. Her practice, Skin, Laser, and Surgery Specialists is in New York City and Bergen Country, New Jersey.

Talk of Alabama Lifestyle Segment: Fashion Week 2017 Celebrity Beauty Trends

I hosted a Lifestyle Segment with Talk of Alabama sharing Fashion Week 2017 Celebrity Beauty Trends.  Dana Benson from The Esthetic Loft and Nicole Stephani from mybodyboop.com joined the segment to discuss the benefits and application of eyelash extensions.

This particular lifestyle segment featured products to help everyone at-home enhance their natural beauty and provide makeup tips from New York Fashion Week 2017.

According the segment a few of the beauty trends seen on the runway included metallic eye shadow (whether in cream or powder) along with illuminating or strobing the face.  

Several celebrities use HD Invisible Foundation to provide an airbrushed look on-camera while reducing the appearance of pores.

The popular makeup technique of highlighting and contouring defines the cheekbones along with the use of Artis Elite Makeup Brushes to give a flawless finish.

When using Artis Elite Makeup Brushes recognize that each brush has an individual purpose and minimal product should be applied.  The products presented on ABC 33/40 included:

Face

Jane Iredale Active Light

Stila Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer

Stila Magnificent Glitter Eyeshadow

INGLOT HD Perfect Coverup Foundation

INGLOT Aquastic Cream Eyeshadow

INGLOT AMC Pure Pigment Eyeshadow

Black Opal True Color Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation

Alima Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow

Mehron Makeup CreamBlend Stick

Mehron Celebre’ Pro-HD Cream Foundation

Mehron Metallic Powders

Body

Artis Elite Oval Brush 8

Artis Elite Linear 3

Artis Elite Oval 3

Artis Elite Circle 1