The Jojoba Company Australian Jojoba Review – Must Have Product

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There are so many wonderful uses for the natural moisturizer Jojoba Oil.  This is considered to be a liquid wax that’s proven to work wonders on the hair, skin, and nails.

My first introduction to Jojoba Oil was through a routine hair appointment.  My hair is in a natural state (relaxer free) and my beautician suggested using JoJoba Oil on my scalp for nourishment.  I was excited to try this product because it’s important to understand your individual hair and follicle needs.

Jojoba Oil this is the perfect product for moms because pregnancy can often alter the skin.  For example, some women experience dryness or even worse stretch marks.  It’s suggested that you simply place a small amount in your hand (a little goes a long way) and massage into the skin.  The oil can be used on your face, legs, stomach area…basically the entire body.  It works as an all – over body moisturizer so don’t hesitate to apply as needed.

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Lastly, I am someone who has dry cuticles and nails.  My beauty regime includes adding moisture to the hands and feet.  When visiting the nail salon, my manicurist always applies two coats of olive oil to my nails.  But when I’m at home, I like to use two drops of Jojoba Oil on my cuticles before bedtime to serve as an all natural product with no chemicals.

The Jojoba Company’s 100% Natural Australian Jojoba Oil is reasonably priced and can be purchased at www.thejojobacompany.com

Additional Tips –

Visibly balances and soothes the skin

Is a great way to gently cleanse off makeup

Helps smooth lines, wrinkles, or stretch marks

100% paraffin free

How-To Guide: Get Dressed in 15 Minutes or Less

We have days when time is not of the essence.  We’re in a rush to get out of the door, whether it’s for a business meeting, play date, or even a trip to the grocery store.  The truth of the matter is that leaving your home (quickly) can become a second job.  It’s the reality of getting things accomplished while appearing to look pulled together.

No one wants to be that mom or girlfriend who lives in a baseball cap and sweats! Or even worse you can’t find anything to match in your wardrobe.  Trust me, I’ve been there which is the reason for this post – How To Guide:  Get Dressed in 15 Minutes or Less.

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1.  Don’t live your life without BB Cream, Mascara, Beauty Blender, and a bold shade of Lipstick.  BB Cream is a combination between Lotion, Foundation, and SPF 15 in one small tube.  This alone makes BB Cream a perfect addition to one’s makeup bag because you’re applying one product to serve three purposes.  Use your Beauty Blender to apply quickly with a whip of mascara and that red lipstick (helps to wake up the eyes after lack of sleep.)

2.  It’s great to own fifty pairs of earrings but when you’re in rush one needs a set that coordinates with anything.  Always keep a pair of studs available in diamond, pearl, silver, or gold.  Any of the various metals can coordinate quickly with your attire and help you accessorize quickly.

3.  In my case (and everyone’s different) ladies of today’s era should own a “Quick Hair” collection.  You’re probably asking, “what does that mean?”  Quick hair is a fun nickname for various hair style options.  For example, use of hair pieces, clip – in extensions, or even a hair wig can save time.  There are moments when you’re not aware of what could happen on a daily basis; owning a quality hair piece can be an investment.

4.  Nude pumps or flats are the latest go to girl’s bestfriend; they add a touch of sophistication to any attire.  This particular shade of pumps coordinates well with your skin tone and helps to elongate the legs.  They also match everything in your closet.

5.  Two words:  Spray Lotion…I often wonder, why did it take so long to create this product!  Honestly, I really don’t know how I lived my life without spray lotion.  For use, simply spray the area that needs hydration, rub in quickly, and go!

6.  Always keep a neutral tone blazer in your closet that has been dry cleaned or ironed.  One can wear a black blazer over a t shirt, blouse, dress, trousers, or with a pair of jeans.  The options are endless but the most important aspect to remember is that this item should always be hanging in your closet (not in a bag with wrinkles.)

I hope the tips that I’ve provided will help everyone get dressed in 15 minutes or less.  If you have any questions or want to share you’re own tips, please feel free to email me at kim@stylelifefashion.com

P.S.  Don’t forget your sunglasses!

NYC New York Color Cosmetics Program Launch

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N Y C New York Color announced today the launch of a ‘Developed with New York Makeup Artists’ initiative, a program that supports the brand’s mission to deliver professional, innovative, yet budget-friendly go-to beauty essentials that have been developed with the expertise of trendy, young New York City-based fashion makeup artists. “We are thrilled to introduce this program, as it inspires confidence in New York Color’s truly efficacious and dependable products,” says Maylis Joppé, NYC New York Color Global Marketing Vice President. “The results of this initiative reinforce New York Color’s reputation as a credible, cool and trendy makeup brand at an unbeatable price”. We are proud that experienced, hands-on New York makeup artists weighed in on the development of our products to help empower the results that we deliver to women.”

The test panel was comprised of professional makeup artists based out of the New York City area, ranging in age between 25 and 35. Each makeup maestro embodies the New York Color brand culture and energy. New York Color believes in living vibrantly in color and style and creating the coolest new products in line with New York City Trends. The program kicked off with New York Color inviting this eclectic group of youthful, fashion-forward professional makeup artists, boasting experience and clientele, to evaluate New York Color products on themselves and a group of models. They were then asked to provide constructive and professional feedback on the products’ level of expert quality. The testing process was managed by the Coty Testing Institute.

The result was a beautifully crafted official “Developed With New York Makeup Artists” stamp of approval sealed on the final products reviewed by the artists. This endorsement reflects the New York Color brand’s true professional grade. The Makeup artists bring to the table rich experience in the fashion industry, backstage beauty at New York Fashion Week, advertising campaigns and television makeup application, in addition to sizable social media and blog followings. The brand believes that nothing feels more New York than New York Color and that is what these makeup artists represent.

About NYC New York Color
N.Y.C New York Color was created in 1999. Instantly redefining the US budget cosmetics category, it offers exciting innovation and great quality, packaging and shades that reflect the beating heart and energy of the city. Inspired by latest fashion weeks and NY trendsetters, N.Y.C New York Color has established itself as a favorite amongst young color lovers. Since January 2015, Demi Lovato has been supporting N.Y.C. New York Color as the face of the brand. For more information, please visit coty.com and www.newyorkcolor.com.

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My NYC New York Color Product Style:  http://www.newyorkcolor.com/us/ny-style

Belli Skincare – Celebrates Mom Giveaway & Sweepstakes

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Belli Skincare (www.belliskincare.com), which is an upscale skincare line for pregnant/post-natal mommies is hosting a HUGE event during the entire month of May with their “Belli Celebrates Mom” event, a promotion comprised of a series of daily giveaways  culminating in a Grand Prize sweepstakes and a Facebook contest.  Below is more information: 
 
– WHO: Calling all moms-to-be and new moms!
 
– WHAT:  “Belli Celebrates Mom” event on belliskincare.com
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From May 1 – May 31, consumers can make a daily visit to www.belliskincare.com for a chance to win an item from that day’s featured brand partner.  On the last day of the event, May 31, they can register for the Grand Prize, which will include a prize from each sponsor brand, valued at more than $1,500.  The value of the prizes to be awarded throughout the month is estimated at more than $5,000.
 
Throughout the month, consumers can also compete for a matching Grand Prize package via a special contest on Belli’s Facebook page.  Here they can post a comment or upload a photo or video of their mom.  The post with the most likes will receive the same Grand Prize of 29 gifts as the sweepstakes winner.
 
Each day of the sweepstakes will feature a different giveaway.  Participating partners with Belli skincare include: Belly BanditmilkmakersPreggersBabyBjornFor Two Fitnessbebe au laitPretty PushersBelabumbumKitchen Curry MasterPregnancy & NewbornHappy FamilyGuava FamilyPosh PlayTimi & LesliePsi BandsB NatalCake MaternityKiindeGreen CupboardsevozbabyHealthy MamaOvulinebodyafterbabyThree LolliesGreen Toysecomommommy watersnuza and 9 months.
 
– WHENMay 1 – May 31, 2015
 
– WHERE:  www.belliskincare.com
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FashionEasta 2015 – Harbor East Fashion Show Recap

Harbor East hosted it’s annual show titled FashionEasta on Saturday, April 25th, 2015.  The purpose of the event was to showcase local boutiques, cuisine, and cocktails.   There was live music by Full Tilt, Jon Boesche, and Super Bueno; guests also had the opportunity to partake in a photo booth from Baltimore Magazine.

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Styling for the FashionEasta Show was provided by Stephanie Bradshaw, Inc. and retailers included Free People, Under Armour Brand House, White House Black Market, Christopher Schafer Clothier, Lululemon Athletica, Handbags in the City, Amaryllis Handcrafted Jewelry, City Sports, Sassanova, Under Armour Brand House, and South Moon Under.  Featured Models where Justin Tucker from The Baltimore Ravens, Sharon Gibala with CBS Baltimore, Emily Gracey with Fox 45, George Lettis with WBAL TV, and Michael Owen with Baltimore Love Project.

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Street – Side Harbor East Restaurants included Apropores, Gordon Biersch, Lebanese Taverna, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Taco Fiesta.   

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I enjoyed attending FashionEasta 2015; the music was upbeat, models entertaining, and love my FashionEasta shopping tote.  I also noticed a few items from the show that I’m interested in purchasing!  How could I forget that Preakness and Black Eyed Susan Day’s coming up soon.

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Hair provided by Haute Blow Dry Bar | Makeup provided by Jen Padro, LLC

The Chella Brow and Eye Collection – Video

Brows have been under the beauty spotlight for quite some time now, and we don’t see them going anywhere soon. Whether they’re bleached, dyed or tinted, they may be ‘bushy groomed’ a la Cara D, or filled in and shaped causing a full frontal transformation. By now we know the perfect pick me up is a good brow job. When we have that perfect arch, matching color or perfect balance of natural and shaped, we can get an instant face lift.

The Chella Brow and Eye Collection has made this process easy for you by offering you the essentials to transform your face and maybe fix what you were left with after your wax appointment. Maybe you’re in between appointments and need to hide some unruly hairs, or you’re looking for an arch transformation – bad breakup, new look?

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The Chella Brow Color Kit comes equip with a color defining brow pencil, brow gel to hold them in place even on the windiest day and highlighter pencil to make a good contour – Kim K contouring lesson with Chella? If you’re looking to venture for a whole new look, invest in the Chella Tool Kit for the full transformation with scissors, tweezers and a razor comb, that will hold nicely in a safe tool case.

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Chella is all about making statements for those of us brave enough to keep our brows natural and fighting between Cara D and Lily Collins. The Chella Collection is also perfect for those of us that give our brows some more attention to make sure they don’t ever get out of place.

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Product Review: JoJoba Antioxidant Hydrating Mist and CapriClear Coconut Oil Spray

Hydrating, Antioxidant, Sensitive to Skin, Dermatologist Formulated…all of the words that describe JoJoba Mist and CapriClear Coconut Oil Spray.  I received both sprays in the mail for a product review.

My skin care regimen includes using a quality cleanser and moisturizer before bedtime.  I decided to replace my normal face lotion with the JoJoba Antioxidant Hydrating Mist.  Honestly, I can’t live without this product!  It’s a light face mist with an all natural scent.  My skin had a radiant glow with the appearance of leaving a spa appointment.

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JoJoba Hydrating Mist

The CapriClear Coconut Oil Spray (just like the name) is 100% all natural ingredient.  I like to use this product on areas that need restoration such as the scar on my leg or the stretchmark on my thigh.  I’m still actively using this product for results and it’s the perfect after shower spray.

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CapriClear Natural Moisturizing Spray

It can also be used daily (as many times as you like) fragrance free and hypoallergenic.  Both products fit in your handbag or cosmetic pouf to ensure you’re ready for hydration or skin moisturizing.  Visit JoJobaCompany.com or CapriClear.com

JoJoba Hydrating Mist:

Pros – Light Mist, Hydrating, Natural Ingredients, Beautiful Glow

Cons – Mid – range in Price

Capri Clear Coconut Oil:

Pros – Natural Ingredients, Scar Removal, No Residue, Reasonable Price, Beautiful Glow

Cons – Unscented

Mother’s Day 2015 – Chic Fragrance Gift Ideas

This Mother’s Day, celebrate the woman in your life with a scent that will take the guess work out of gift-giving. Whatever her most unforgettable, beloved quality, there’s a perfect scent for her:

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  • Killer Queen Spring Reign by Katy Perry: Perfect for the mom that is young at heart, this limited edition floral fragrance opens with notes of pink freesia, violet petals and cassis. Heart notes of natural davana and May flower rose balance out the woody base of cashemeran and cederwood oil (30ML /$39.00; 100ML/$59.00, mass retailers).

 

  • Lady Gaga Eau de Gaga: Give your mysterious and daring mother the intoxicating scent of Lady Gaga’s newest fragrance. Built around a beautiful heart of white violet, this scent opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling lime to counterbalance woody-floral intensity, and evolves into a sensual trail based on leather ($34.00, mass retailers).
  • Beyoncé Heat Wild Orchid: For the fierce and feminine mom, this enticing scent both invites and intoxicates those who encounter it. The fragrance opens with a sparkling allure of the tantalizing trio of pomegranate, coconut water and boysenberry. Honeysuckle and blooming magnolia frame the butterfly orchid to create a bold bouquet. The base showcases simmering sexy notes of blond woods, skin musks and gilded amber adding to its sensuality (15ml/0.5 oz $20, mass retailers).

 

Don’t forget about dad on this holiday. For the refined father who is always there for you, give him a fragrance that captures his greatest qualities –Nautica LIFE. With notes of sea salt, marine seamoss and natural violet lead, Nautica LIFE unleashes a revitalizing splash of energy while creating a blissful feeling of magnetism and seduction ($62,50, Macy’s).

Don’t forget to purchase a beautiful bracelet for under $60 from www.stelladot.com

Lilly Pulitzer for Target Launches on Sunday – Limited Time Only

With a collection of 250 resort-inspired pieces across multiple categories, including apparel, shoes and accessories for women and girls, home goods and cosmetics, Lilly Pulitzer is sure to sweep fashion lovers away with their fun summer prints. The best part? You won’t have to spend a fortune to look Palm Beach perfect. All items range from $2 to $250 and can easily take you from daytime chic to night-time glam.

Shop the Lilly Pulitzer Collection at Target!

Be fabulous in bright colors and bold patterns with Lilly Pulitzer for Target

Shoppers will need to act fast to get their hands on Lilly Pulitzer must-haves:

  • Shimmering accessories: You’ve never seen so many ways to dress yourself in head-to-toe Lilly. Start with one of the essential lace-accented shift dresses, add espadrilles and finish with a chic headscarf or printed bobby pins to take your look all the way to the finish line.
  • Glam barware: Swizzle sticks in silver and gold, tinted glass champagne coupes and the kickiest Collins glasses. Anyone for Mai Tais?
  • Curated cosmetics: An assortment of exclusive L’Oreal lipsticks and Essie nail polishes, just for this collaboration, will help complete your look.

 

Check out the complete Lilly Pulitzer Look Book here.

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