Fall 2016 – Page 9 – Style [+] Life [+] Fashion by [@kwest1908]

Birmingham / October 28, 2016

Local Holiday Season Events and Shopping

It’s time to start pre-planning for the holiday season. I love to travel with my family but also enjoy partaking in local events. Holiday season planning is a mandatory task because it enables me to have a good time while being present (in the moment) with my kids.

1445974501-just-destiny-mag-tree — Photo Credit | Just Destiny.com

Why not take a break from shopping and indulge in a cup of afternoon tea? The Townhouse Tea Shoppe, located on Olmsted Street was featured in Southern Living Magazine. Relax with a friend and grab a cup of gourmet coffee or delicious pastry.

Winter Wonderland at Railroad Park will host its annual ice-skating event starting November 26 2016. Guests can purchase hot cocoa along with their family skate rental. I’ve always enjoyed skating and this might be on the top of my holiday list.

If you’re obsessed with entertaining supplies and Santa Clause this is the perfect local suggestion. The Summit Birmingham will host its annual holiday kickoff with Swoozies Birmingham, Lights Up. This event will include a parade, fireworks, and potential mall shopping.

To help us get around with ease and eliminate the question, “where should I park?” Saks Fifth Avenue has a promotion with Uber allowing new users $20 OFF a ride to their store. In the Uber app, enter code SAKS2016* – this promotion alone will encourage my shopping with Saks this holiday season. Plus, I actively use Uber and wanted to share with everyone here! Don’t forget to check out their Holiday Gift Guide (click here)

Beauty / October 27, 2016

SALLY HANSEN’s 18K GOLD COLLECTION – Nail Care

Gold is one of the hottest ingredients in beauty, and not just because of its glamorousreputation. It’s one of the most talked-about ingredients in skin care thanks to its remarkable ability to stimulate collagen, boost elasticity, and increase firmness.

Now, Sally Hansen brings the unique benefits of this precious metal to nails with 18K Gold Nail Care. This luxe duo instantly treats and beautifies nails and cuticles in just one step, featuring formulas infused with real 18-karat gold that helps nourish, protect, and fortify. With 18K Gold Hardener and 18K Gold Cuticle Eraser, it’s easy to be the girl with the golden touch—and perfectly manicured nails and cuticles.

18K Gold Hardener ($7.49) locks in moisture and strengthens nails. This eye-catching treatment combines real 18-karat gold with peptides and amino acids—ingredients known to promote healthy growth. The breakthrough complex envelopes the gold, creating a shatter-proof shield that protects nails so they can grow longer and stronger.

18K Gold Cuticle Eraser ($7.49) is a must for healthy-looking, smooth cuticles. Meant to reduce and improve the appearance rough, ragged, parched cuticles, this decadent treatment renews and softens instantly while preparing nails for a flawless manicure.

Whether your nail problem is dryness, ridges, dullness, breakage, peeling, or all of the above, Sally Hansen presents the solution: Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment™($12.99). This product helps restore dry, brittle nails making them visibly healthier and beautiful. After just 3 days, nails look shinier, stronger, mega-moisturized and brighter with ridges filled.

The exclusive patented formula, with Avocado Oil, Sea Salt, Pomegranate Extract and Calcium, immediately protects and continuously nourishes nails, helping create the perfect foundation for any manicure. The product features a new brush for an even application and dries quickly to a smooth, hard finish.

This versatile treatment can be used alone or with your favorite Sally Hansen nail color when applied as a base coat or as a protective top coat. To wear it alone, simply apply two coats to clean, dry, bare nails. Use it to refresh a manicure by brushing on one thin coat to nails. It goes on smoothly and evenly, for a streak-free application.

Fall 2016 / October 26, 2016

Oojra Makes Gifting an Experience for the Senses

This holiday season, add a touch of elegance to family gatherings with the beautiful reed diffusers from Oojra. Oojra is the premier lifestyle brand of home fragrances that tell a story through the careful arranging of aromatic essential oils.

Science has proven there is a close connection between scent, memory, and emotion. Oojra has simply perfected the experience so its customers can perfect the feel of their homes for their family and friends.

“Our fragrances provide a final layer of decor to strike the right ambiance for relaxation, romance, focus and balance,” states CJ Lemky, founder. “We aim to satisfy a little wanderlust in our customers’ lives by wrapping their spaces in a scent that is delicious and exotic and reminiscent of a place they’ve traveled, or want to travel.”

From a five-star spa in Thailand to a Serengeti Safari, each exotic fragrance takes its users off the beaten path, opening up a whole new world they’ll never forget. Currently, Oojra is offering three distinct fragrances at a limited time price for the holidays.

The French Provence Lavender Diffuser transports guests to a sunny hillside where frosted purple flowers exude their calming influence on the mind and body.

The Loas White Tea and Ginger Diffuser brings explorers to untouched misty waterfalls and lush tea plantations while exuding an uplifting aroma.

The Thai Jasmine Bamboo Diffuser, Oojra’s most sought after fragrance, inspires romance and relaxation while conjuring up images of fresh green bamboo and garlands of flowers sweetly swaying in the breeze.

Oojra scents curate a luxurious first impression and experience within the home. Give the gift of luxury and versatility to clients, executives, and friends. The sleek glass bottle will stylishly accent any room and exude luscious scents, leaving a lasting impression.

About:
At Oojra, they strive to put a little piece of paradise in every bottle. Since their launch in July 2015, they’ve traveled the globe and listened to the stories and photography of their followers, in order to create unique fragrances that satisfy their customers’ wanderlust and bring the most luscious exotic fragrances into their homes. All of Oojra’s products are crafted from quality essential oils and are phthalate and paraben free.

Beauty / October 26, 2016

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Hair, Beauty and Skincare

With the holidays quickly approaching I wanted to provide a list of all-encompassing holiday gift items including: luxury items, holiday sets, stocking stuffers, gifts under $50 and hostess gifts.

STOCKING STUFFERS

jane iredale BeautyPrep™ Minis: This holiday season, treat your skin on the go with travel-ready minis from the BeautyPrep™ collection. (Sold separately at janeiredale.com)

BeautyPrep™ Face Cleanser Mini – Infused with our own micellar water and dual cucumber extracts ($8.50)

BeautyPrep™ Face Toner Mini – Refreshing, pH balancing, and pore-refining ($10)

BeautyPrep™ Face Moisturizer Mini – Locks in hydration for smooth makeup application ($18)

jane iredale Hydration Spray Minis: Take a mini break to condition, destress, and protect skin with purse-sized hydration sprays that tackle every skin concern. ($10 each, sold separately at janeiredale.com)

Balance Hydration Spray Mini – Controls oil production

POMMISST™ Hydration Spray Mini – Disguises pores and fine lines

D2O Hydration Spray Mini – Plumps skin and sets makeup

HOLIDAY SETS/HOSTESS GIFTS

jane iredale Champagne On Ice Kit: A set of sparkly mini-glosses in three sheer shades to perfect your pout for any occasion ($35 for the set, janeiredale.com)

Skin Research Labs Envious Beauty Set: The leader in effective beauty enhancing treatments, brings the ultimate holiday kit this season with the launch of their limited edition Envious Beauty Set. The luxurious cosmetic bag contains full sizes of the award-winning neuLASH® lash enhancing serum as well as the newest addition to the neuLASH family, neuENVY™ peptide enhanced mascara. The set is the perfect pair of products to improve the appearance of natural lashes.($150 at skinresearchlabs.com or Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s).

Set Includes:

neuLASH® lash enhancing serum

Transform the appearance of brittle and thin lashes with this nutrient-rich formula. Engineered to address the weak appearance of lashes caused by aging and everyday beauty routines, this serum delivers benefits beyond conditioning, dramatically improving the appearance of eyelashes within 30 days.

neuENVY™ peptide enhanced mascara

Acting as a daytime complement to neuLASH lash enhancing serum, neuENVY is boosted with a proprietary blend of peptides to help strengthen, condition and hydrate. The buildable formula wears well all day without smudging or flaking and features an exclusive asymmetrical brush designed to wrap and define every lash, top and bottom. It can also be used to extend the life and lushness of lash extensions, conditioning and protecting the lashes between trips to the salon.

UNDER $50

The Mane Choice Easy On The CURLS & Soft As Can Be Trio (Shampoo & Conditioning Set: a set of revolutionary hair products for curly hair. ($36.97 for the set, at TheManeChoice.com, select Target, Sally Beauty Supply and Rite Aid stores)

Easy On The CURLS Detangling Hydration Shampoo is an advanced shampoo which cuts your wash days in half. Infused with Biotin and Vitamin E to nourish, grow and hydrate your hair. Easy On The CURLS leaves the hair feeling soft and shiny, while eliminating the dry and stripped feeling.
Easy On The CURLS Detangling Hydration Conditioner is a cutting-edge conditioner which makes the detangling process much easier! Infused with Biotin and Vitamin E to nourish, grow and hydrate your hair. Easy On The CURLS leaves the hair feeling soft, clean and conditioned which is essential to the perfect healthy hair growth regimen.
Soft As Can Be is a 3-in-1 conditioner formulated to revitalize and refresh the hair instantly. An advanced conditioner that can be used as a Co-Wash, Leave In, and Detangler. Adds shine, softness and manageability. Stops breakage during the detangling process. Leaves the hair softer and more elastic.

Borghese Fango Introductory Kit: Give the gift of radiant skin and create a true Fango aficionado. This essential introductory kit gives the perfect treatment regimen with a Fango for every need. Detoxify, hydrate and firm for smooth and glowing skin. The Fango muds provide mineral nourishment and special absorbing action which rids skin of impurities while hydrating and firming dry, delicate skin. The muds also help firm and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin with Wheat Protein. ($35 at Macy’s and Macys.com)

Set Includes:

Fango Active Mud for Face and Body
Fango Delicato Active Mud for Delicate, Dry Skin
Fango Brillante Brightening Mud Mask for Face and Body
Fango Ferma Firming Mud for Face and Body

LUXURY

The Mane Choice SIGNATUREPRO – Comb Infused Talking Flat Iron: A state of the art, healthy hair straightening tool. Combines the technology of comb infused ceramic & tourmaline dual action plates. Engineered to provide longer lasting straightening styles in a fraction of the time. One pass technique. Heats in 30 sec. ($99.95, at TheManeChoice.com, select Target, Sally Beauty Supply and Rite Aid stores.)

Features and Benefits:

FREE heat-resistant mat included
Cased in a high quality reusable magnetic protective storage box
Infused with a combo to aid in a silky sleek finish and to minimize the amount of heat passes
Short and sweet verbal greeting and safety cues
180-450 degrees
LED Display
Adjustable shut off time
1.5 inch plates – for all lengths and textures
Dual Voltage 100-200V

Accessories / October 25, 2016

How To Wear The Statement Choker – Fall 2016 Trend

My mind raced back to the 90’s fashion culture when I saw this season’s choker trend. Beverly Hills 90210, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Blossom were icons from this time era and avidly promoted the necklace.

Since that time it has resurfaced and the question is, “How do I wear a choker without feeling like a flashback of Hilary Banks?” The answer lies in the design, metal, or fabric of the accessory; which is now considered to be The Statement Choker.

elle-trends-fall-2016-statement-choker — Photo Credit: Elle Magazine

One option is to layer with another longer necklace. The other alternative is to select a denim jacket or oversized cardigan and let the necklace stand alone. Last choice is to wear with a delicate dress and play up the silhouette for a sleek look.

The Statement Choker is a versatile accessory and can update any style!

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Startraks Photo/REX/Shutterstock (5618088d) Kendall Jenner Kendall Jenner and The Estee Edit at Sephora, New York, America - 22 Mar 2016 Kendall Jenner Kicks-off the Launch of The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder @Sephora Fifth Avenue Nyc — Mandatory Credit: Photo by Startraks Photo/REX/Shutterstock (5618088d)
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner and The Estee Edit at Sephora, New York, America – 22 Mar 2016
Kendall Jenner Kicks-off the Launch of The Estée Edit by Estée Lauder @Sephora Fifth Avenue Nyc

Click on the link: Sexy Smile Kit

Accessories / October 25, 2016

Gucci Dionysus Shoulder Bag by Alessandro Michele

Beauty / October 24, 2016

Mally Beauty Easy – To – Use Products

I wanted to let you know about the newest product launching from Mally Beauty. Celebrity makeup artist, Mally Roncal, is introducing these easy-to-use products to create gorgois looks that will keep you looking fierce all day.

Mally Beauty More is More Mascara: No one quite knows lashes like Mally Roncal. Designed to conjure up more length and volume, this inky black formula creates dramatically dark, lush lashes with the ultimate definition. The special polymer system delivers exceptional lash-building power, while the nylon brush ensures a flawless application.

Price: $20

Mally Beauty Shimmer, Shape & Go: Contouring has just gotten that much easier with this trio of portable face-shaping sticks. Silky and lightweight, the formulas blend seamlessly into the skin, leaving your features sculpted, shaped and fierce.

Available Shades: Lighter and Deeper

Price: $36

Available: QVC.com and MallyBeauty.com

Beauty / October 24, 2016

Marc Anthony Dazzles Vanderpump Rules Beauties

With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time celebrities and A-listers turn to haircare icon Marc Anthony for his latest beauty inspirations. All the stars will be in alignment on November 1^st as STAR magazine hosts an exclusive VIP event at a private New York salon, featuring Marc Anthony of Marc Anthony Cosmetics with Ariana Madrix and Scheana Shay of the hit Bravo TV series, Vanderpump Rules.

While the guest list is limited, the beauty and styling options are limitless. Marc Anthony and STAR magazine have collaborated to create, “The Fab Girls’ Guide to the Holidays” showcasing Marc Anthony True Professional® hair care products to help us all get ready for the holiday party circuit and keep the glam going all night long. “Nothing says holiday more than healthy hair that shines and my Argan Oil of Morocco Collection delivers endless shine,” says Marc Anthony.

The two Vanderpump Rules beauties are style mavens to millions and are fashion and beauty experts in their own right. “I can’t imagine making Ariana and Scheana more beautiful; they personify beauty,” Marc Anthony said. Ariana dyed part of her hair pink at OK! magazine’s Splat event in New York on October 5^th to join in the effort to raise awareness for breast cancer this month. “The way Ariana pulled off that pink was brilliant and she can easily rehydrate her dyed hair with my Argan Oil of Morocco Deep Condition Treatment to get her hair back to perfection. And let’s talk about Scheana’s gorgeous locks, I can’t wait to add a bit of a sexy evening look to her hair — a quick spritz of my Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Dry Styling Oil will keep her mane looking soft and shiny for days to come, Marc Anthony said.”

Celebrity Hairstylist and Brand Innovator, Marc Anthony will be sharing his ‘insider tips’ and ‘trends’ at events throughout the US and Canada this holiday season so don’t miss out!

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ABOUT MARC ANTHONY

Award-winning celebrity stylist, brand innovator and philanthropist, Marc Anthony has built a global haircare brand, Marc Anthony True Professio nal® through his discovery of world-class ingredients that promote natural beauty. The collection is comprised of high-quality, affordable hair care and body care products that nourish, hydrate and protect hair and skin. For over twenty years, the Marc Anthony

international salons and its extraordinary stylists have styled music icons to red carpet A-listers around the globe. The salons have become the R&D center for product innovation and authentication. The salon perfected products are available at major drug stores and specialty beauty retailers around the world.

Accessories / October 21, 2016

Cloud Nine Engagment Ring from Anjolee

Anjolee introduced their new engagement ring sets and stud earrings to the bridal jewelry line. There’s so much excitement when receiving an engagement ring but customers want to ensure its quality and clarity.

I received the Anjolee Cloud Nine Engagement Ring for review and the band is simply gorgeous!

The biggest concern when purchasing an engagement ring is the price. Anjolee has designed pieces that will meet everyone’s budget. Customers can select payment options through Bill Me Later, Credit Card or Paypal.

Most importantly, the company also educates its customers on setting types and care services.

My birthday’s coming soon and I can’t wait to accessorize with the Anjolee Cloud Nine Engagement Ring.

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About Anjolee –

The mission of Anjolee is to provide our customers with the highest quality of hand-crafted, customized jewelry, using only the finest precious metals, natural diamonds and gemstones. Anjolee’s foremost priority as a leading diamond manufacturer and customized design retailer is two-fold: to provide outstanding customer service and sell only the highest quality diamond jewelry. Each of our diamond jewelry pieces may be customized using the latest technology, with a wide array of options easily accessible on our website. Every single Anjolee jewelry piece is made-to-order, personalized to the customer’s exact preferences under the expert guidance of our specialists.

I was invited to review Anjolee.com in exchange for compensation. All opinions and statements are my own.

Fall 2016 / October 19, 2016

Julian Chang Fall 2016 Collection – Miami Beach

Miami’s Foremost Fashion Designer presented his latest Fall/Holiday Collection at a Fashion Show in Miami Beach last Thursday October 13th.

The show received overwhelming accolades; not just for the fabulous designs, and exciting looks, but for the ability to purchase any of the pieces immediately upon the completion of the show; either online or at the Julian Chang boutique in Miami’s MIMO district. Chang also included unique couture pieces that were specifically designed for the show and are only available locally in Miami. In the past retail customers have had to wait six months or longer to purchase the fashions they see on the runway. However, as Julian stated; “Technology is advancing and as a consequence the industry is evolving,and we all need to recognize that our clients’ expectations are changing. To remain relevant we designers need to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. Consequently we are making our designs available to our clients in “real time”; “what they see, is what they can get”; now, when they want it and are excited about having just seen it on the runway.”

Julian is currently showing his Fall/Holiday Collection along with some of the designs that will be in his Spring Collection.

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