Category: Fall 2016

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Designer David Meister Appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue

Fashion Designer, David Meister will make an in-store appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue Tysons Galleria on Saturday November 19th from 1PM – 5PM.   The designer will showcase his Fall/Winter 2016 Collection.

About David Meister:

Fashion designer David Meister is recognized alongside some of the most respected figures in American fashion. Meister’s name is synonymous with sophisticated, beautiful, body conscious women’s wear and his list of devotees reads like a who’s-who in the world of fashion, entertainment, and the arts. Meister’s designs are a red carpet staple, gracing the bodies of some of the most recognized women in Hollywood including Sophia Bush, Diane Lane, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sofia Vergara, Jane Lynch, Queen Latifah, Fergie, Tina Fey, Amy Pohler, Sigourney Weaver, Jane Fonda and Sharon Stone – among many others.

 

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vbeauté Soft Core Rejuvenating Glacial Oil – Product Review

It takes time and effort to have beautiful skin.  There’s a few basic techniques that one should incorporate in their skincare routine which includes applying vbeaute’ Soft Core Rejuvenating Glacial Oil.  The rejuvenating oil is unscented and provides instant hydration.

Product Review –

vbeaute’ Soft Core Rejuvenating Glacial Oil holds true to the beautiful violet container and swiss botanical ingredients.  The oil improves skin smoothness and leaves a radiant-looking finish.  I tested this product (after cleansing my face) and the results included a glowing, youthful appearance.

vbeauté Soft Core Rejuvenating Glacial Oil can also be used morning and evening.

To learn more about the product, read below:

vbeauté Soft Core Rejuvenating Glacial Oil

  • Fast-absorbing, dry, lightweight oil that increases skin moisture for up to 12 hours
  • Contains BerryFlux Vita Complex, an oil-soluble extract of raspberry cultured stem cells plus a blend of lipids
  • Formulated with 34% squalene to help optimize skin’s moisture and help with the look of skin suppleness
  • Contains antioxidants from Swiss Alpine rose plant stem cells to help protect skin against free radical aggressors
  • Contains highest quality raspberry extracts and jojoba seed oil originally sourced from the semi-desert areas of the United States
  • Contains camellia oil from a winter-blooming flower that has been harvested for centuries
  • Contains avocado oil extracted from the flesh of the avocado fruit, and not the seed
  • Dermatologist and allergy tested; Free of parabens, fragrance and mineral oils

Price: $50

Availability: vbeaute.com, HSN.com

After using Soft Core just once, 100% showed an average of 143% increase in skin hydration.

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Holiday Glam with Hairdo Extensions

With the holiday season kicking off, start planning all of your glam looks! Hairdo extensions and accessories are the perfect way to dress up your look without having to commit to any style or color.

Want to change up your hair color this holiday season without the commitment? The Hairdo 16″ Sombre Extension is the perfect addition to any holiday glam look. It’s a modern take on yesterday’s ombre, with a soft, subtle gradient and the lightest brightest highlights at the tips. This one-piece, multi-level design securely attaches with five pressure-sensitive clips, and is available in 6 sombre colors ($59; Ulta and Ulta.com).

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The sleek and smooth trend is always in style! Go for a chic pony with the Hairdo 18” Simply Straight Pony. Wear this clip-in pony high, low or to the side, as it features a strip of hair that wraps around to conceal where the ponytail meets your own hair ($49; Ulta and Ulta.com).

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Show up to your holiday party rocking voluminous, wavy hair with the Hairdo 23″ Wavy Clip-In Extension. Loosely spiraled layers are just a clip and a click away with this multi-level design—specially made to give you gorgeous, jaw-dropping length and volume for days ($99; Ulta and Ulta.com).

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INLIGHT ORGANIC SKINCARE – Holiday Giveaway

Style + Life + Fashion would like to offer a product giveaway with INLIGHT ORGANIC SKINCARE.  

Giveaway Terms

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

2. Email kim@stylelifefashion.com sharing your holiday skincare regimen.

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

Giveaway will end at midnight on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Central Time. The winner will also be notified (via email) on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.

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

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Anyone looking for true 100% organic skincare to address acne, anti aging, wrinkles, cellulite, cracked heels, dark circles, eye area, hands, joint muscles, oily, sensitive, or dry skin, sun damage, rosacea, rashes, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, peeling, skin issues during pregnancy, stretch marks, scarring and shaving irritation, Inlight Skincare is the real deal.  

 

The Inlight line of 100% Organic Skincare takes only the finest, ethically-sourced, natural, and organic ingredients and harness them at their most potent to create a gourmet, artisan, sublimely luxurious diet for your skin. Inlight organic skincare contains the finest and most effective organic food-grade and cold-pressed oils, herbs, the purest essential oils and beeswax. That’s it.

 

Using only certified organic ingredients, with 100% organic accreditation from the Soil Association as a further guarantee of quality and integrity; Inlight trusts their uncompromising standards, and their ethical principles reflect our own. Inlight is also proud to be the very first UK skincare company accredited under the new European-wide standard, Cosmos, streamlining the various national standards under one umbrella.

 

Dr. Spiezia – Co-founder and Formulator

Medical herbalist and skin expert at The Walsingham Natural Health Center in Turo, Italy, Dr. Mariano Spiezia has been considered the father of the organic beauty movement in Britain and was voted one of the Top 25, “Who’s who in natural beauty” in 2012 and 2013, 2015 and again in 2016. Dr. Spiezia graduated in Medicine and Surgery in Italy in the early 1980s, and has since worked on combining orthodox medicine with the extraordinary power of nature.

 

The Bio-lipophilic Matrix ®

For years Dr Spiezia has studied these connections with the idea of empowering the ingredients he uses with a higher frequency to gain a positive resonance on people’s skin and overall health. The result of this research is the Bio-lipophilic Matrix®, which is now at the core of each individual Inlight skincare product.

 

The Bio-lipophilic Matrix® consists of a specific blend of pure organic, cold-pressed oils selected for their high bio-chemical affinity to the lipidic human skin layer. Prior to production, they are energized by Dr. Spiezia’s bespoke techniques, which combine ancient traditions with modern science. These techniques heighten the oils’ vital force and help re-attune the skin to harmony, health and beauty. This enhanced blend of oils forms the heart of every Inlight product.

 

The core feature of Inlight’s formulations lies most importantly in the synergy between the individual ingredients. Other key factors are Dr. Spiezia’s medical expertise and Inlight’s carefully designed manual production, including its herbal oil, the base of all INLIGHT products, obtained by infusing the selected herbs in oils. The resultant herbal oil is extremely rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants, and pigments such as chlorophyll.

 

Entirely Plant Based, Inlight Skincare is suitable for vegetarians and Inlight oils are suitable for vegans. In addition, all Inlight products are microbiologically and nickel tested in the high-tech labs of the Centre of Homeopathic Medicine in Naples (CeMON).

 

Inlight proudly displays the BUAV accreditation to demonstrate that none of our products or their ingredients has ever been tested on animals.

 

Environmentally Mindful Packaging

o   Inlight packaging is all recycled (glass jars up to 98% recycled), recyclable or biodegradable, and Inlight only uses vegetable-based inks. Even maize filler is GM free and will biodegrade over time.

o   Inlight stunning eco-glam boxes contain no extra insert, everything we want you to read is printed on the beautiful interior. Just open the glue-free box and enjoy reading!

o   Every new material is subject to intense scrutiny to ensure we make the best environmental choice.

o   The use of plastic is minimal, and strictly where no realistic alternative exists. Where possible a recyclable plastic is selected (eg. our ointment labels).

o   Inlight re-uses packaging wherever possible.

o   Nothing is wasted, even herb pizza, left at the end of a production cycle, is fed to the cows on Roskilly’s organic dairy farm where Inlight has a workshop.

o   Inlight recycles or composts all office waste, including print cartridges and tea bags.

o   Inlight turns off electric appliances whenever possible.

o   All but one of Inlight’s team walks to work.

The Try Me Collection ($29.99):

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Our essential trio of products in miniature to cleanse, tone and moisturize for beautiful, radiant skin.

o   Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.

Cleanse, tone and moisturize with this essential Inlight trio, offering your skin just the right nutrients to keep it well nourished and silky soft and smooth. Make Inlight part of your essential daily regime and see the difference for yourself.

100% organic* (100% of the agricultural ingredients in our Floral Face Tonic are organically produced; however water cannot be certified organic)

How to use: Take up a pearl size of cleanser with the spatula and massage gently into the skin for several minutes, allowing the warm fragrances to soothe your senses. Wipe away the balm using a cotton wool pad dampened with a few drops of tonic and feel the silky soft texture of clean skin. Repeat every evening, and morning also if desired. Apply a few drops of Face Oil onto the face every morning, taking care to smooth from the chin upwards, and from the center outwards. Your skin will stay moisturized and fresh all the day

Indulgence Collection ($39.00)

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The cleanser and reviving tonic will delicately cleanse away impurities, whilst the Face Oil soothes and moisturizes and the sumptuous Line Softener, combining 20 different bio-actives, works to plump and hydrate with extra concentrated care.

o   Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Line Softener 0.17 fl. oz.

100% organic* (100% of the agricultural ingredients in our Floral Face Tonic are organically produced; however water cannot be certified organic)

 

Body Beautiful Collection ($32.00)

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o   Body Oil with Arnica 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Body Butter 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Foot & Leg Balm 0.17 fl. oz.

o   Firm & Tone Oil  0.17 fl. oz.

Embracing the whole body from top to toe, our deeply warming Body Oil will rejuvenate, promoting suppleness and elasticity, whilst its partner the Firm & Tone oil with its high concentrations of active plant oils and astringent plant extracts will leave skin toned and smooth. Restorative Body Butter will pamper, soothe and replenish the skin with its rich formulation and our exquisite Foot & Leg Balm is the perfect answer to revive tired, aching feet and melt away dry, rough skin.

How to use: For the most beneficial effect, apply each of these products after a warm bath or shower when the skin is relaxed, warm and can readily absorb their bio-active nutrients. Massage gently into the appropriate area for long-lasting moisturizing effect.

 

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TURKS & CAICOS RESORT FOR TWO RETREATS

The private, tranquil luxurious beachside Blue Haven Resort offers the perfect backdrop for a life changing transformation during two impactful retreats from Retreats Unlimited.

Right at the time when most people’s New Year’s resolution is out the window, New York ‘s dynamo, “No Excuses” trainer Zack Schares, is ready to kick it back into gear with a 4-day/3-night Bootcamp from Feb. 5-8, 2017, featuring goal setting, a beachside obstacle course and a mini-marathon. But it’s not all work, as there is also a unique focus on food and fashion woven into the retreat.

In April, husband and wife team Drs. Michelle & Mark Sherwood bring their integrated functional medicine approach to health on a retreat designed to teach guests how to identify root causes of health challenges and take charge of their own health. Held April 2-5, 2017, participants will learn how to balance their hormones, build muscle and burn fat, and how to make nutrition and supplements work for their bodies.

One of TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Blue Haven Resort is an exclusive resort with a private beach and some of the newest, most spacious suites on the island. Facilities include a gym, Elevate Day Spa, market, two restaurants and whimsical hammocks swaying amongst palm trees on the beach. The resort is also adjacent to an IGY Marina, providing convenient access to world-class diving, kayaking, SUP and other marine adventures.

Both retreats include:

  • 4 days/3-nights in luxury accommodations at the magnificent Blue Haven
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and non- alcoholic beverages included
  • All taxes and tips at the hotel restaurants
  • Retreats Unlimited Swag Bag

Both retreats are priced at $2,983.50 Double Occupancy /$3,369.00 Single Occupancy.  The retreats are curated by Retreats Unlimited. To make a reservation, review the detailed itinerary, or for additional information visit Retreats Unlimited or call 312-961-3280.

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Blue Haven Resort

Voted one of the top 20 resorts in the Caribbean in 2016 by TripAdvisor fans, Blue Haven Resort has earned a reputation for offering fabulous service, and exceptional facilities and value.

Blue Haven Resort’s private beach, and its address adjacent to a five gold anchor IGY Marina, provides visitors with the ultimate combination of a relaxing and adventure filled vacation experience.  Resort facilities include two restaurants, an infinity swimming pool, a gourmet market and café, Elevate Day Spa, a 24-hour gym, and beach service and hammocks at the resort’s private beach.

Spacious air-conditioned rooms and suites offer contemporary décor, free Wi-Fi, flat screen tv’s, and free coffee and tea provisions.  Suites feature state of the art kitchens, washers and dryers, and private terraces or balconies.

For reservations and information, visit http://www.bluehaventci.com.

Retreats Unlimited

Retreats Unlimited is a full-service retreat company offering fitness, self-improvement and wellness vacations. Unlike any other, our retreats and wellness holidays are in destinations that are unique. The resorts are luxurious and each retreat offers unique experiences. http://www.myretreatsunlimited.com/

 

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7 Ways to “Flip the Script” on Your Skincare Regimen This Fall

While most of us look forward to the cooler autumn weather, our skin tends to suffer as it retains less moisture because of the drier air, resulting in a dull skin tone, flaking, irritation and dryness. To maintain that beautiful summer glow, it’s important to take preventative measures. One of the best ways to be proactive is to switch up your daily skincare regimen this fall!

 

Warren B. Seiler III, M.D., a board certified cosmetic laser surgeon, the executive director at the American Board of Laser Surgery and medical director at Seiler Skin Cosmetic Laser & Aesthetics Center, has developed seven highly effective ways that you can “flip the script” on your skin care regimen, and better protect your skin during the Autumn cool-down.

 

7 Ways to “Flip the Script” on Your Skincare Regimen This Fall

 

1.       Don’t neglect sunscreen: It’s easy to think you no longer need sunscreen once the summer heat subsides, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. While it is true that our skin does not have as much direct sun exposure, the UV index may still be high and we constantly receive incidental sun exposure – whether it be through our car windows or reflected from the sidewalk when walking. I cannot stress this enough – it is of the utmost importance to wear a medical-grade, broad spectrum sunscreen that contains zinc every day, all year long. Sunscreen is the best anti-aging product on the market, hands-down.

a.       TRY THIS: eltaMD UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40 is my personal go-to sunscreen – it’s a high-quality, medical-grade daily sunscreen that contains pure ingredients, won’t clog the skin and provides the complete protection you need. An alternative option is to use Sunforgettable by Colorescience, a mineral makeup brush with broad spectrum SPF 50 for added sun protection all day long.

2.       Change up your masque: As the weather cools, consider switching from a purifying or clarifying masque to a more hydrating masque. If you are using a clay masque that hardens or cracks when it dries, stop immediately! You’re putting your skin at high risk for dehydration and the associated complications. A hydrating masque contains high levels of moisturizing oils that help to better hydrate the skin and protect it from the cool, dry air.

a.       TRY THIS: One of my favorites for this time of year is SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Masque, which infuses dehydrated and stressed skin with optimal amounts of hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to replenish depleted moisture levels.

3.       Add an extra boost of hydration: Remember – drier air equals drier skin! It is crucial that you continue to rehydrate your skin during the drier fall months, and there is no better way to do so than by adding a hydrating serum underneath your moisturizer to help draw moisture further into the skin. If your skin gets particularly dry, you may need to change to a more emollient moisturizer at night to help replenish cellular lipids.

a.       TRY THIS: One of best hydrators on the market is SkinMedica’s HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator. Not only will this product help add additional moisture to your skin, but it will also – within eight weeks – teach your skin cells to produce 50 percent more hyaluronic acid (a powerful moisture-binding ingredient that keeps skin plumped, hydrated and youthful) on their own.

4.       Prevent dry and cracked lips: When it’s cold outside, it doesn’t get much worse than dry, cracked and chapped lips – a common, uncomfortable occurrence for many. Lips are particularly sensitive to environmental changes, and need to be cared for intensively during the fall and winter months. I recommend using a daily lip treatment that contains antioxidants and vitamin E to neutralize free radicals and soothe and heal the lips when they start to become dry or irritated.

a.       TRY THIS: One particularly powerful product is Antioxidant Lip Repair from SkinCeuticals, which not only helps the lips retain more moisture, but also repairs environmental damage to rejuvenate, reshape and replenish lip tissue. I use it every day without fail!

5.       Add a retinol: Many people fear using a retinol during the summer because it heightens the skin’s sensitivity to the sun; however, retinol is one of the primary pillars of an effective anti-aging regimen. Retinols work to prevent the formation of free radicals and increase collagen production, giving you a more youthful look. The truth is that you can use a retinol all year long, as long as you also use a broad-spectrum sunscreen – which you should be wearing anyway! Remember, consistency is the key – once you start, keep using it and your skin will reap the benefits.

a.       TRY THIS: The gold standard of retinol is Revision Retinol Complete, which contains the power of five antioxidants and includes a proprietary blend of botanical extracts that enhance the retinol’s effects.

6.       Fall in love with a new fall product: Hot weather can wreak havoc on our skin, and unfortunately many of us end up suffering from heat-induced skincare laziness. If your regimen took a back seat this summer, fall is the perfect time to give it the special attention it deserves with a brand new product and the best anti-aging cream.

a.       TRY THIS: One of the most impressive new products for fall is Revox™ 7 by Revision Skincare, a new serum that combines seven peptides to stimulate biological activity in the skin, and addresses lines and wrinkles caused by repetitive muscle movement. Four of the peptides are neuromodulator peptides, and relax the muscles to reduce movement on the forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes (“crow’s feet”), on the lips and the in nasolabial folds. The three additional peptides help repair deeper lines and wrinkles that are present in the skin at rest. As a bonus, this serum is perfect to pair with Botox® as it helps it work better and faster.  

7.       Hit the reset button: Over time, the biological processes in our skin begin to function less efficiently, resulting in the visible signs of aging. A major source of this “slowdown” is that your skin’s extracellular matrix – a collection of extracellular molecules that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding dermis cells – becomes clogged with damaged and aged proteins. When the extracellular matrix becomes clogged, the skin’s normal regenerative processes no longer perform like they did when you were younger.

a.       TRY THIS: Alastin Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex Technology™ is a brand new, peptide-rich serum that is backed by the strongest science I have ever seen in a skincare product. Not only does Alastin Restorative Skin Complex clear the extracellular matrix to help your skin’s cells communicate better, but it also stimulates collagen and elastin production, protects and grows adipose fat cells, controls inflammation, reduces oxidative stress and upregulates the growth factors that become depleted as you age. It’s the ultimate script-flipper for your skincare regimen.

 

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Amazon.com Launches Black Friday Deals 2016 – Holiday Gift Guides

Amazon.com today announced the launch of its Black Friday Deals Store and more than a dozen curated holiday gift guides, officially marking the start of the holiday countdown. Customers can enjoy tens of thousands of deals this holiday season on Amazon.com, with new deals as often as every five minutes on everything from HD TVs to stylish kitchen staples to some of the most popular toys of the year. In addition, Amazon offers curated holiday gift guides to help take the guesswork out of shopping for loved ones and make it easier for customers to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list.

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“Customers love discovering the best deals on the most sought-after products, and our Black Friday Deals Store and curated Holiday Gift Guides offer them a place to do just that – plus enjoy the most convenient shopping experience with tons of super-fast shipping options,” said Doug Herrington, Senior Vice President of North American Retail at Amazon. “This holiday season, we’re offering more deals than ever before and – for the first time ever – giving Prime members an opportunity to use Alexa voice shopping for purchasing their holiday gifts hands-free. They can make purchases simply by asking Alexa-enabled devices, like the new Echo Dot, while relaxing at home with family and friends.”

Black Friday Deals Store

Available at www.amazon.com/blackfriday, the Black Friday Deals Store is the leading deals destination for customers with tens of thousands of deals, and new deals as often as every five minutes, now through December 22. Customers can enjoy more deals than ever before this holiday season, including low prices on top gifts such as electronics, toys, clothing, jewelry, kitchen items, and more. In fact, Amazon is offering up to 20 compelling Deals of the Day in a single day. Some examples of the great deals Amazon customers can take advantage of this holiday season include: $20 off the Kindle Paperwhite, savings on an LG 55” 1080p Curved Smart OLED TV, and up to 40% off select Magformers toys.

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Electronics Gift Guide

Available at www.amazon.com/electronicsgiftguide, the 2016 Amazon Electronics Gift Guide features more than 500 of this year’s hottest technology products all in one convenient location. Enthusiasts can explore new releases such as 360-degree cameras and buzz-worthy gifts like virtual reality headsets and 3D printers. The Electronics Gift Guide also features innovations from up-and-coming startups in the Amazon Launchpad program. Customers can browse more than 10 categories, including smart home, home entertainment, music, wearables, photography, gaming, gadgets and gizmos, and more. The Electronics Gift Guide also includes expert reviews and product demonstration videos to help customers find the perfect gift. And shoppers looking for budget-friendly gift ideas can find top gifts under $100.

Home Gift Guide

Available at www.amazon.com/homegiftguide, the 2016 Amazon Home Gift Guide is a curated list of more than a thousand of this season’s must-have products for the home. Filled with gift ideas for indoors and outdoors, customers can easily discover presents for everyone on their list, including cooks, bakers, home decorators, arts and crafters, smart home tech lovers, pets, backyard enthusiasts, kids and more, curated by experts in the industry such as Smitten Kitchen and Design*Sponge. Holiday decorators and party planners will find everything they need to set a festive scene at home. Customers can also shop the latest trends in the Home Gift Guide, including copper appliances, rose gold cutlery, and handmade ceramics, as well as browse products that are new this holiday season, including the KitchenAid Mini, NEST Fragrances Classic Candle (Hearth), Petcube Play Wi-Fi Pet Camera, and Bissell 1650A Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum.

Handmade at Amazon Holiday Gift Guide

Available at www.amazon.com/handmade, the Handmade at Amazon Holiday Gift Guide offers customers curated lists of genuinely handcrafted items sold directly by artisans. Featuring products for her, for him, and for kids, as well as handcrafted stocking stuffers for friends and family, the Gift Guide makes finding the perfect holiday present easier than ever. Heading into this holiday season, Amazon customers visiting the Handmade at Amazon store will see hundreds of thousands more handcrafted items, thousands of which are eligible for Free Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime. For shoppers looking for a personal touch, over half of the items listed on Handmade have options for customer personalization. With handcrafted items in categories from toys and games, to home décor, handbags and accessories and kitchen and dining, Handmade at Amazon is a one-stop-shop for artisan-crafted gifts this holiday season.

Shop from Anywhere, Anytime

The easiest and fastest way to shop – no matter where customers are – is with the free Amazon shopping app. Find out “where’s my stuff” in seconds, quickly use visual search to find anything and track the hottest deals by setting Watch-a-Deal alerts all season long. Plus, new this year:

  • Package X-Ray: Beginning November 15, customers who own an iPhone can use Package X-Ray to see what’s in a box that has been delivered without opening it and spoiling the surprise. Customers simply scan the barcode using their camera icon within the mobile app and the items that are inside the box will pop up on their screen.
  • Search Anything: Previously limited to barcodes and a few types of products, customers can now use the camera icon to search for almost anything. For example, point the camera at a pair of boots and the app will pull up a list of similar items.
  • Fling: Customers can quickly and effortlessly click into saved items, compare two items, or simply add items to a Wish List by flinging them into their tray. Simply hold down on an item while in the app and the tray appears, fling the item into the tray, and it will be saved for easy navigating later.

More Perks for Prime Members

New this holiday season, Prime members can use their voice to order tens of millions of products – including many of the items featured in the 2016 Amazon Electronics Gift Guide – just by asking Alexa on their Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, Amazon Fire TV, or Fire tablet. In fact, there will be hundreds of exclusive deals just for voice shoppers this holiday season – simply go to www.amazon.com/alexadeals to learn more. Prime members receive an additional 20% discount on pre-order and new release video games. Members can also shop thousands of Lightning Deals with 30-minute early access and enjoy unlimited fast, free shipping options, including Two-Day Shipping on more than 30 million items, Prime FREE Same-Day Delivery on more than one million items available in 27 cities, and Prime Now where customers can find tens of thousands of products – such as select Black Friday deals and Holiday Gift Guide items – available for one- and two-hour delivery in more than 30 U.S. cities.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about.

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Remove Dark Circles and Blemishes – Concealer

Concealer is a necessary beauty product that everyone should own in their makeup arsenal.  It refreshes the eyes while removing dark under-eye circles.

Corrective Makeup (also known as Concealer) serves an aid to give the appearance of even skin.  Have you ever noticed a blemish and needed to attend a meeting the next day?  If purchased in the right shade, this particular product will eliminate the issue.

A few additional tricks one could use with concealer application includes applying on the eyelids to eliminate shadow flacking; sponge on the bra area for décolletage definition, dab a small amount to the brow bone for highlighting the arch; and shape the lips with a small brush.

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Dermablend Quick-Fix Concealer
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RIMMEL LONDON Match Perfection Skin Tone Adapting Concealer
RIMMEL LONDON Match Perfection Skin Tone Adapting Concealer

One of the most important tips when purchasing a new concealer is selecting the correct shade. It’s a tedious task and if you’re not a makeup enthusiast, please visit the local counter for assistance. Additional suggestions include –

  1. Use a shade that’s lighter than your natural skin complexion. This is very important when eliminating blemishes or dark spots.
  2. For brown girls, purchase a concealer in the shade of your undertone (either yellow or orange.)  For example, I have red undertones and wear an orange concealer underneath my eyes.
  3. BUT – for dark circles, go one shade darker than your normal concealer color.
  4. ALWAYS apply moisturizer, foundation, and then concealer!  Do not skip this step because your face could potentially break out or look chalky.
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In my opinion, I encourage makeup enthusiasts to use a brush or beauty blender sponge for concealer application.  The brush will maneuver inside of the eye crease and Beauty Blender gives a flawless look.  Also, let me know (here) what are your favorite concealer brands!

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Must-Have Gifts This Season – Holiday Guide

Take a look at the Holiday Gift Guide – Artis, Tata Harper, Dermalogica, PHYTO, The Beachwaver Co. and Bosley Professional Strength have you covered this holiday season with something for everyone on your list!

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NEW! Artis Digit Collection ($185 for Digit 5-Brush Set including Digit Linear 1, Circle 1, Oval 4, Oval 3 and Oval 6; $375 for Digit 10-Brush Set including Digit Linear 1, Linear 1 Demi, Linear 3 Demi, Circle 1, Circle 1R, Oval 3, Oval 4, Oval 6, Oval 7, Oval 8):

Beautiful, luxurious and like a piece of art, Artis, the leading creators of high-performance beauty tools, have something for every beauty lover on your list, and this season the digital world gets more beautiful. First introduced as a limited edition 5 -Brush Skincare Set earlier this year, the moment is here to experience Digit for flawless makeup application, further changing the way makeup is applied for unparalleled, remarkable results. Shaped like a finger that is bent during application to a surface, this totally ergonomic shape helps Digit brushes feel completely comfortable in the hand, while orienting the fibre bundle so it easily applies makeup products to the skin. The dual finish handle fits into any aesthetic by offering a soft pearl finish on the top, and a mirror finish on the bottom of the handle. Artis brushes are made exclusively with CosmeFibre, a revolutionary engineered fibre made for applying cosmetic and makeup products. Available exclusively in 5 and 10 Brush Makeup sets, these ergonomic brushes are housed in portable zippered cases, complete with interior mirrors for ease of on-the-go makeup application, just in time for holiday travel.

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NEW! Artis Gold Palm Brush (Artisbrush.com $75.00)

Launching in gold for the holiday season (yes, I know, we read your minds), the Palm brush has many application uses, such as: foundation, concealer, setting powder, blush, self-tanner, moisturizer, sunscreen and sunblock. This ultra-minimalist product is designed to fit comfortably in the hand, providing unique application control. Shortening application time by applying and blending makeup and cosmetic formulas over the face and body with a few gentle gliding and/or circular movements, this tool may also be used to apply skincare formulas and continue that glowing complexion all year long.

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TATA HARPER THE MULTI-MASKING COLLECTION ($178 at TataHarperSkincare.com; Collection includes 30ml/1oz Resurfacing Mask, Purifying Mask and Limited Edition Honey Blossom Mask)

Following on the multi-masking trend bandwagon, this trio addresses all of your skin concerns & incorporates all of your multi-masking needs. The Resurfacing Mask provides instant glow, the Purifying Mask deeply cleanses and the Limited Edition Honey Blossom Resurfacing Masks boosts hydration. This collection is the ultimate beautifying mask trifecta.

  • Resurfacing Mask: For instant glow, use a thick layer of the Resurfacing Mask over the entire face, neck and chest. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Purifying Mask: For a deep cleansing treatment, use a thick layer of the Purifying Mask over the entire face. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
  • Honey Blossom Resurfacing Mask: For a boost of soothing hydration, use a thick layer of the Honey Blossom Mask over the face, neck, and chest. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Tata’s Tips: For healthy, radiant skin, try Tata’s 3 step multi-masking routine. Step 1: For instant glow, apply the Resurfacing Mask over the entire face. Step 2: For a deep cleansing treatment, layer the Purifying Mask on your t-zone. Step 3: For an extra boost of hydration, apply the Honey Blossom Mask on the neck and chest. Leave all three masks on for 10-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

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Dermalogica® Power Rescue Masque Trio($59 at Dermalogica.com)

Trio of problem-solving masques to treat and target multiple skin concerns. Use individually to address specific concerns or “multimasque” for a targeted treatment.

Set Includes

Charcoal Rescue Masque

Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque

Skin Hydrating Masque

For The Glamorous: THE BEACHWAVER CO.:

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The Beachwaver Co. Beachwaver S1.25 Ceramic Rotating Curling Iron ($129 at Ulta.com)

Another new addition to the award-winning line of hair tools, the S1.25 has been seen making waves behind the scenes at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. This larger barrel width was created for women with longer hair who want voluminous blow out beachwaves. The new Beachwaver® S1.25 offers the same high-quality professional results as the Beachwaver® Pro, with the same user-friendly features from the S series. Key benefits include a heat range of 290° – 490°, lighter 5.5” ceramic barrel length, 1.25 barrel width, arrow button for rotation control, 8 foot swivel cord, ergonomic handle, beveled no-kink clamp, fast/slow speed switch and a home button.

For The Parisian-Beauty Lover: PHYTO:

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PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Intense Nutrition Mask ($59; 6.2 fl oz. at PHYTO.com)

This indulgently rich mask melts into a luxurious hair rescuer that transforms even the driest, most porous hair. Narcissus flower wax, a beauty powerhouse envelops hair in prodigious nourishment. Macadamia oil, extremely rich in essential fatty acids, replenishes hair lipids with the promise of new suppleness and radiance. It is encapsulated in chronosphere designed to offer continuous release to the hair, protecting it against the recurring drying-out process. Hair is infinitely soft to the touch and totally manageable. Light-as-hair formula is suitable for all hair textures, even the finest hair.

For The Healthy-Hair Conscious: BOSLEY PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH:

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Bosley Professional Strength BosRevive Kit For Non Color-Treated Hair ($41.95 at Ulta.com)

Bosley Professional Strength BosRevive for Non Color-Treated Hair 3-Step System Starter Kit (BosRevive Nourishing Shampoo for Non Color-Treated Hair 5.1 oz, BosRevive Volumizing Conditioner for Non Color-Treated Hair 5.1 oz and BosRevive Leave-In Treatment for Non Color-Treated Hair 3.4 oz) is formula for those with “visibly thinning hair and excessive hair loss” to rejuvenate and recondition fragile miniaturized hair and scalp. LifeXtend Complex formulated to inhibit DHT build-up and provide anti-aging protection.