Category: Cosmetics

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Get Holiday RED-Y with Rimmel London

Let Rimmel London get you holiday RED-y with the hottest Red Lip Colors! Pair it with the amazing Moisture Renew Clear Lip Liner to get a perfect pout that will complete your holiday look!
Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Lip Color in Firestarter ($5.79)
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.
Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint in Pop Poppy ($5.99) 
Reinventing lip gloss as you know it, Rimmel London’s Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint fuses pure color pigments into lips for a refreshing juicy pop of color with an ultra glossy finish.
Rimmel London Moisture Renew Clear Lipliner ($5.49)
Defines Lips and Protects Color. Prevents lip color from smudging and fading-the perfect way to keep that beautiful red color locked in place.
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Eylure x Vegas Nay Brow Collection: Brow Goals

Eylure is teaming up with beauty vlogger, Vegas Nay to launch two new brow palettes to help you achieve your #browgoals! The new collection will be available on Ulta.com starting December 18th. The collection includes a Brow Powder Palette and a Brow Highlighting Palette. Together, the palettes have everything you need to create mesmerizing, enviable brows.

Featured Photo from Popsugar.com

Vegas Nay Brow Powder Palette ($19.99) – This gorgeous Brow and Shadow Pro-Palette has nine intense custom colours and a brow primer. The palette includes:
  • Warm and cool shades for blonde, brunette, and black brows
  • An unpigmented creamy primer to intensify pigment further and prolong wear
  • A double-ended applicator with an angled brush and tapered spoolie for grooming
Available: Ulta.com starting 12/18
Vegas Nay Brow Highlighting Palette ($14.99) -This highlighter kit has six highly-pigmented shades. This palette includes:
  • Six matte and shimmer powders in pink, gold and bronze shades
  • An applicator with a rounded sponge and brush for a profession finish
Available: Ulta.com starting 12/18
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Seasonal Rush and Gift Options from TouchBack and Sun Bum

Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, it’s time to start getting into the holiday mode. Get ahead of the seasonal rush, whether it’s decorating or gift shopping. Check out the below gift options from TouchBack and Sun Bum and some great decorating tips from wellness expert, Sophia Gushee.

 

 

For Mom: TouchBack BrowMarker

TouchBack BrowMarker’s patented advanced formula bonds to brows and skin, filling in sparseness and enhancing shape and color. The precise fine tip ensures effortless application, and can even be used to blend away stray gray hairs.

For Dad:

Sun Bum ‘Cool Down’ After Sun Lotion Sun Bum’s ‘Cool Down’ Lotion is enriched with soothing Aloe and Vitamin E, providing an intense hydration to gently restore the skin’s natural moisture balance For your best friend: Smashbox Cosmetics Drawn In Decked Out Travel Primer Set This trio of travel-size face primers instantly blurs pores, defeats shine and keeps your holiday looks fresh while on the go.

Ask and Expert:

Sophia Gushee Toxic Trees • Artificial Christmas trees are commonly made with PVC. Choose a freshly cut or live tree instead. Buy a Christmas tree that has been grown without pesticides, if possible. • Lead has been found in some holiday string lights, so be sure to look for lead-free lighting this year.

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Take Advantage of the Your Holiday Party Look

Whether you’re holiday party hopping or hosting, get glowing with these skincare essential for your pre-party prep:
Give your skin some holiday cheer before you even step out of the shower with Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer: a breakthrough water-activated formula that instantly sinks into moist skin, diving deep into the surface to soothe, repair, and lock in long-term hydration. Unlike other products, it all happens in the shower and there is no rinsing required – so you can just dry off, dress and go!
($7.99 for 8oz bottle and $10.99 for 12oz bottle; Select food, drug and mass merchant stores)
Prep skin for up-close mistletoe mingling with Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips: Containing natural charcoal, each strip removes oil and impurities that lead to blackheads to leave skin feeling fresh, clean, andthree times less oily. When used weekly, the strips will refine pores and diminish their appearance over time.
($6.49; Select food, drug and mass merchant stores)
Keep your festive makeup in place all night with Korres Skincare Smoothies:
  • Greek Yoghurt Smoothie Priming Moisturizer: a weightless, multi-action priming moisturizer packed with probiotics, proteins, and minerals to deeply nourish and smooth skin, while also prepping for flawless makeup application and all-day wear. The formula contains 26% Greek Yoghurt proteins in every serving, an ingredient known for its smoothing and strengthening properties.
  • Wild Rose Smoothie Brightening Priming Moisturizer: A lightweight, silicone-free priming moisturizer infused vitamin C and wild rose oil. This multitasking, super-nourishing solution delivers 24-hour hydration as well as brightening and priming benefits that eliminating excess shine and reduce the appearance of fine lines and skin discoloration for perfectly prepped skin.
Create the right kind of drama at your next party with I BEAUTY brow and lash enhancement serum from IMAGE Skincare: An intense blend of peptides, conditioners, and plant cell extracts that support healthy follicles and protect against breakage. The unique formula gives a boost to short or sparse lashes and brows by visibly improving thickness and length.
($49; spas and salons nationwide and at www.imageskincare.com)

Smell more delicious than the holiday dessert spread with The Healthy Fragrance from Lavanila Laboratories: a unique collection of perfumeshandcrafted by master natural perfumers. Each scent is infused with organic sugar cane alcohol, natural botanical extracts, and pure essential oils that are delicate on sensitive skin. Unlike other fragrances on the market, the Healthy Fragrance is free of drying alcohol, petrochemicals and phthalates.
Available in six scents: Vanilla Passion Fruit, Vanilla Grapefruit, Vanilla Coconut, Fresh Vanilla Lemon, Vanilla Summer, and Pure Vanilla. ($58 each; www.lavanila.com, Sephora, www.sephora.com)
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The DOUX Modern Hair Care System: Holiday Giveaway

Style + Life + Fashion would like to offer a product giveaway – THE DOUX Modern Hair Care System with an “Old School Edge.”

Giveaway Terms

1. Visit and “Like” Style+Life+Fashion Facebook Page, Twitter, Snapchat or Instagram account @kwest1908

2. Email kim@stylelifefashion.com sharing your hair care regimen.

3. Share the giveaway on your social networking sites (either Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.)

Giveaway will end at midnight on Monday, December 11, 2017 Central Time. The winner will also be notified (via email) on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

Products will be shipped directly to the giveaway winner from the manufacturer.  

THE STORY:

Get ready to “drop the mic” on the beauty aisles at Target stores this December. The Doux® (pronounced The Do) is a “new school” modern hair care system with an “old school edge.” With packaging that is bold and bright and product titles inspired by 90’s hip hop, The Doux is poised to kill it with those seeking a way to smoothing curly, kinky, and wavy hair into both, curly or straight styles.

Created by Maya Smith, a 25-year celebrity stylist and International Curl Master, The Doux was first launched in Europe in 2011 in response to her passion for helping people master the hair they were born with. STRAIGHT, NATURAL, CURLY, or RELAXED, according to The Doux, if you grew it, it’s ALL GOOD. “I was living in Germany at the time, had my own salon there and my specialty was helping clients to transition to a relaxer-free lifestyle. I’m obsessed with people maximizing the potential of the hair they were born with. Mastering curls is my passion and purpose,” explains Smith.

The people felt her passion through her products. The Doux blew up overseas so much so that it caught the attention of media in the USA. “Once we started getting press in the states the demand for The Doux was incredible. I had to return to the states and see this vision through,” Maya Smith explains. In 2014, Maya opened The DOUX Salon™ in Macon Georgia’s historic Downtown district and started selling her professional grade products at her salons and on-line.

Fast-forward three years and a lot of work and dedication, The Doux will arrive in Target stores, on Christmas Eve; no easy feat for an indie brand. “We are so excited to bring The Doux to the masses. It’s 20 years in the making. We listened to 20 years of feedback from actual clients from Minneapolis to Morocco. We listened to what people wanted, a salon grade, high quality product that delivered on its promises. Helping people to manage and maintain their natural hair and celebrate their own bold, unique style is what the last 25 years of my professional life has been about,” Maya Smith shares.

The Doux also redesigned its packaging, with the intention to disrupt the category. It’s bold with bright colors, which is the opposite of the more subdued look you see on the shelves currently. “I’m a fan of 90’s rap so I wanted to incorporate lyrics and titles in the packaging,” adds Smith. With titles such as Bonita Afro Balm, Mousse Def, Sucka Free, Fresh Rinse, and The Light, The Doux will most definitely catch the eyes of Millennials and Gen X’ers alike.

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Sally Hansen Holidays 2017 – Stocking Stuffer Holiday Offerings

I thought these would be great for any stocking stuffers featuring adorable holiday offerings from Sally Hansen.

 

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Mini Sets, $9.99
Jazz up those tips and get jolly with the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure™ holiday collection of mini sets; quaint quartets of festive polishes in festive hues. The Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure™ offers 7 benefits in 1 bottle, allowing you to skip the salon, for a party ready manicure. The chip-resistant polish with Keratin features all of the elements you know and need: base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, salon color in chic shades, top coat, and gel shine finish. The Complete Salon Manicure mini sets are ideal for stocking stuffers and holiday gift exchanges- or just a treat for a bit of self-indulgence.

 

Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil in Peppermint and Vanilla Buttercream, $6.99

For a limited time only, Sally Hansen’s Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oils come in two delicious holiday scents. The oils are available in either tasty vanilla buttercream or refreshing peppermint. Indulge your senses with the creamy and merry aromas that celebrate the holiday spirit. Your cuticles and nails crave moisture and protection during the cold holiday season, so grab these Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oils for the perfect stocking stuffer gift. Enriched with a natural essential oil complex with Vitamin E, its formula leaves skin and nails feeling hydrated, soft, and healthy while helping to protect nails.

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna: The Galaxy Collection

Fenty Beauty hit the makeup airwaves this fall and has been soaring ever since. Rihanna’s officially declared as a new beauty guru and keeps bringing more cosmetics delights.

 

Just in time for the holiday season, The Galaxy Collection is rich in glitter and more glitter! The latest products are titled cute names such as Starlit Lipstick, Eclipse Eyeliner, and Galaxy Eye shadow Palette. 

I can’t wait to  share my personal review of this limited edition collection!

 

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Style + Life + Fashion Women’s Gift Guide 2017: Blanket Scarf, Stainless Steel Coffee Mug, Studded Leather Clutch and More

I am really excited to share the latest Women’s Gift Guide 2017. This particular guide has a variety of items from several different price points.

There are gifts ranging from $8.99 and beyond. Use this post (and print) to share with your significant other or family members. Feel free to tweak it a bit to help everyone know exactly what you would like this holiday season!

It’s also great to use in terms of shopping for the special women in your life. Don’t worry, the next gift guide will include items for men!

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Glam in Grey with Sally Hansen and Rimmel London

Get glam in grey this fall with the most beautiful nail and lip colors from Sally Hansen and Rimmel London.

Grey is the perfect must have neutral for the fall and was one of the top colors seen on the runways as the must have autumn shade– and now you can easily access this trend with the below products.

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 color, a velvety matte finish and a long-lasting, comfortable wear.
Rimmel London ScandalEyes Eyeshadow Stick ($4.49)
Creamy, soft blendable formula, easily sharpened tip and high impact lasting color.
Shown below in Guilty Grey
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel ($9.99)
The #1 no light gel system!* In just two easy steps get up to 14 days of color and shine. More chip-resistant than regular nail polish!
Shown below in  Stilettos and Studs and Greyfitti

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color ($4.99)

Insta-Dri® fast-dry nail polish is formulated with a base and top coat for extended wear and stunning shine all in one coat!
Features a unique brush that contours to the nail for a smooth, easy application
Shown Below in Seize The Grey

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Talk of Alabama Lifestyle Segment: Breast Cancer Awareness Fall Must-Haves

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  To celebrate efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation I hosted a Lifestyle Segment with ABC 33/40 on Monday, October 30, 2017.  The television appearance featured beauty and wellness tips to help women that are undergoing cancer treatment.

A few of the suggestions discussed on-air included the use of hair turbans, scarfs, mineral makeup, and water-based nail polish.  Companies such as STILA Cosmetics provided makeup from the Living Beauty Collection and Dana’s Bakery shipped Pink Cotton Candy Macaroons that encouraged proceeds to be donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

This particular segment was dear to my heart because my mother is a Lymphatic Cancer survivor.  Special thank you to Talk of Alabama for allowing me to share cancer related beauty tips with a local audience!

Hair:

Turban

Scarf

Face:

Alima Pure

Deborah Lippmann

STILA Cosmetics

Wellness:

Pill Box Organizer

Take a look at the segment clip here: Talk of Alabama 10/30/2017 Kim West