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Beauty / August 3, 2015

NICOLE RICHIE LAUNCHES BIRCHBOX COLLABORATION

Birchbox, a leading beauty and grooming retailer, has partnered with vH1 and Nicole Richie, Creative Director of House of Harlow 1960 and star of Candidly Nicole, to celebrate the show’s second season, which premiered July 29. The Bohemian-chic fashion designer, author, actress and television personality has added “Birchbox’s August guest editor” to her multi-hyphenate bio, creating an exclusive box filled with beauty samples that reflect the show’s theme, a “fresh take on funny.”

The “Candidly Nicole Birchbox,” gives fans a new way to engage with Nicole and her signature style.“Nicole Richie is constantly breaking the mold with her ever-evolving style,” said Katia Beauchamp, Birchbox co-founder and CEO. “Her strong sense of individuality is something we truly value here at Birchbox, so we are proud to support her show and can’t wait to see how our subscribers use the product picks in this box to create their own unique looks.” From a cheeky lip tint to an in-shower tanning lotion, the specially designed box (inspired by art from the second season of Candidly Nicole) features five deluxe samples that give subscribers an insider look at Nicole’s Birchbox picks.

“I’m thrilled VH1 is partnering with Birchbox for our second season of Candidly Nicole,” said Richie. “Each month, Birchbox is like a little gift that magically appears full of goodies and I like to think that I am also like a magic gift filled with goodies. So the partnership feels like destiny, essentially perfect.” -Nicole Richie

Beginning July 27th, Birchbox subscribers can select to receive this limited-edition assortment as their August box. New subscribers can sign up by August 25th to receive this Candidly Nicole collection as ($10/month or $110/year). This box is also available for purchase as a standalone item on Birchbox.com for $15.

Beauty / July 29, 2015

Sally Hansen Reformulated Miracle Gel Top Coat and Shades

These days, bigger is better when it comes to beauty. Following the major success of the first Miracle Gel launch, Sally Hansen has done it again, developing the new & improved volumizing Miracle Gel™ Top Coat – adding to the award-winning Sally Hansen Miracle Gel collection: the most buzzed about at-home nail system and the closest thing to a salon gel manicure at home.

When partnered with the Miracle Gel™ shades, Miracle Gel™ Top Coat volumizes as it protects. The Top Coat formula delivers 2x the volume to your manicure – creating dramatically fuller-looking nails with a high-gloss, mirror shine finish.

The result: the look of a gel manicure at home, without the trip to a salon! Miracle Gel’s simple application takes just two steps. First, apply two thin coats of Miracle Gel™ color to clean, bare nails. Then, apply one coat of the new Miracle Gel™Top Coat. Natural light does the rest, creating a manicure that resembles a UV / LED cured gel polish and up to 14 days of color and shine. The next best thing to a salon gel manicure, without using an UV / LED light AND removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

To coincide with the release of the new top coat, Sally Hansen announces a total of 20 new vibrant colors of Miracle Gel™.

The Tribal Vibe collection adds seven new sun-baked shades to the permanent line up: Cream of the Crop (ivory with a hint of warmth), Tribal Sun (fiery coral like the setting sun), Rhythm & Blue (mirrors the hue of a bright blue sky), Totem-ly Yours (an appealing dusty rose), Per-Suede ( the color of rich reddish leather), Terra-Coppa (melds the gleam of copper with the earthy appeal of pottery) and Buffalo Nickel (a cool, classic silver white).

Another new collection, Boho Chic, brings together seven festival-ready saturated shades for free spirits everywhere: Rhapsody Red (updates classic cardinal red with a blue undertone), Tipsy Gypsy (a bubbly, bright pink), Boho a-Go-Go ( a deep, creamy eggplant), Beatnik ( a statement-making cobalt), Mintage (a medium-toned mint), Fish-teal Braid (an aquatic turquoise), Miss Wanderlust (packs colorful glitter into a soft stunning coral

In addition, limited-edition duo packs pair the new Miracle Gel™ top coat with one of six summery colors: Blue Hue (a subdued, milk-glass blue), Teal Twin (a dark gemstone teal), Geo-Mint-ric (a vibrant spearmint), Get it Bright (the color of freshly sliced watermelon), Block Party (a tigerlily orange, tinged with coral),Up the Ante ( a medium-toned plum)

Accessories / July 9, 2015

Amazon Prime Day – Exclusive Deals on Electronics, Clothing, and More

Mark your calendar! Prime Day is right around the corner,Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

What is Prime Day?

More deals than Black Friday, exclusive for Prime members.

Prime Day is a one-day shopping event on July 15, 2015, with more deals than Black Friday. Prime members can shop exclusive deals from electronics, toys, video games, movies, clothing, patio, lawn and garden, sports and outdoor items and more.

Prime Day is a global shopping event, offering more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members. On Wednesday, July 15 new and existing members will be able to shop thousands of Lightning Deals, Deals of the Day, and will receive unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping. Members will find deals starting at midnight PDT, with new deals starting throughout the day, as often as every ten minutes. Not a Prime member? Try Prime today and get immediate access to deals on July 15.

Prime members can find deals on products across categories including electronics, toys, video games, movies, clothing, patio, lawn and garden, sports and outdoor items and more. Members will enjoy deals on items perfect for summer adventures, their to-do list, family road trips, back to school supplies, and everyday essentials. Prime members can shop on any device, including smartphones and tablets and enjoy deals anytime, and anywhere.

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Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / July 8, 2015

Mineral Fusion Store Event – Annapolis MD

MINERAL FUSION TO HOST IN-STORE ROAD SHOW AT WHOLE FOODS IN

Annapolis, MD

WHAT: Whole Foods Market in Annapolis will be hosting a Mineral Fusion Road Show while offering customers 40% off of all Mineral Fusion Products including skin, hair, body, nail care and cosmetics. Enjoy complimentary makeup applications from passionate and experienced makeup artists in the natural cosmetics industry while exploring all that Mineral Fusion has to offer.

WHO: Based in Denver, CO., Mineral Fusion™ launched in 2006, and has since then become the leading natural cosmetics and personal care brand. Its innovative collection of antioxidant-enhanced, mineral-rich cosmetics, hair care, body care, skincare, and most recently, nail-care products are infused with active ingredients that deliver wide-ranging benefits of minerals to revitalize, nourish and protect. All of the products within the Mineral Fusion portfolio are safe for all skin types, eco-friendly and free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, artificial colors and synthetic fragrances, 100% Vegetarian, and most are 100% Vegan.

WHEN: Friday, July 31st – Sunday, August 5th

WHERE: Whole Foods Market
200 Harker Place Ste 100
Annapolis, MD

Beauty / July 7, 2015

Rimmel London Lip Balms – Keep Calm Intense Care and Color Shades

THINK: Intense care and color for your lips

WHAT IT IS: A nourishing balm with a fresh hint of a tint for an alluring just-bitten effect. When lips are lacking luscious care and color, don’t panic—Keep Calm and Lip Balm, the latest lip-loving product from Rimmel London. Available in six shades that are packed with personality, this longwear balm is enriched with is enriched with moisturizing oils to help heal dry and cracked lips. The unique formula locks in moisture while softening and nurturing lips, increasing lip moisture by 22%*, so your pucker will always be en pointe. Never let your lips let you down. Keep calm and get the London look.

Clinical Study: Percentage change from untreated bare lips.

Available Shades:

Keep Calm and Shop: clear
Keep Calm and Kiss: pink blush
Keep Calm and Rock: berry blush
Keep Calm and Play: rose blush
Keep Calm and Party: violet blush

WHAT THEY COST: $2.50

WHERE TO FIND THEM: Chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide. Visit www.RimmelLondon.com for store locations and to try the newest products with Rimmel’s exclusive Virtual Makeover Tool.

RIMMEL LONDON, a top-selling line of color cosmetics in the U.K., was created in 1834 and introduced to the U.S. market in March 2000. Rimmel epitomizes the London spirit – energetic, fashion forward and individual. A comprehensive beauty offering, Rimmel is always inspired by London’s trend-setting style. Quality cosmetics at an accessible price that allows American women to get the London Look.

Beauty / June 23, 2015

NYC New York Color and Rimmel Long Lasting Summer Looks

Ready to leave a lasting impression? Rimmel’s long-lasting, transfer-proof foundation relaunches with the added benefits of comfort serum and SPF 20. With festival season fast approaching Rimmel will make sure you’re covered from humidity, to sun, to all night dancing!

Feel good flawless skin, all day, all night and beyond! Introducing Lasting Finish 25 HR full coverage foundation, Rimmel’s long wear skin perfecting foundation now with comfort serum for feel good, flawless skin that stays put 25 hours! Whether you’re dancing all day at a festival or having a beach party, Rimmel makes sure you do it in comfort! With full coverage this stay true makeup applies smoothly and evenly to cover the darkest of circles, blemishes and imperfections from morning through to night… and beyond. Leaving skin looking London flawless all day long, it’s sweat proof, heat proof, humidity proof, transfer proof, dance proof, camping proof … so along with your wellies it’s your best festival ally! What’s more, it lasts up to 25 hours, making sure you’re covered no matter where the music takes you.

The new skin-friendly comfort serum instantly hydrates skin whilst creating a lightweight finish and maintaining full coverage. Comfort serum means comfortable wear… around the clock!! Featuring SPF 20 for that all important barrier from harmful UV rays and added benefit of Vitamin E to help protect your skin from free radicals; this foundation really acts as a shield to protect your skin. Help your skin maintain youthful and healthy with Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HR with Comfort Serum foundation, with SPF 20!

Available in a variety of skin perfecting shades, Rimmel has got you covered! For available shades, please see link: http://us.rimmellondon.com/products/lasting-finish-25h-foundation-with-comfort-serum

Lasting Finish 25 HR with Comfort Serum is packaged up into a sleek premium 30 ml glass bottle featuring a new slanted overcap in vibrant red, with a pump, ensuring quick, easy application. A stylish festival must have!

Finally a full coverage foundation with no compromises! What are you waiting for girls? Long-lasting, full coverage, skin perfecting makeup that feels good and comfortable to wear… around the clock!… GET THE LONDON LOOK.

THINK: Never-fail liner in five bold colors.

WHAT IT IS:

Intense automatic liners with waterproof performance. Go for glamour with a fine line, or amp up the drama with a smokey look. No matter which way you style it, you get maximum impact, high definition color for an eye-catching look that lasts all day.

These super soft liners provide intense color in a perfectly smooth formula, giving you coverage that never pulls or flakes. The waterproof formula offers style that stays all day, and with a built-in smudger and auto-sharpener, this retractable liner gives you ultimate control for any eye style.

Available in 5 eye popping shades: BLACK, NAVY BLUE, DEEP BROWN, TURQUOISE, DEEP PURPLE

Beauty / June 12, 2015

butter LONDON Cosmetics & Nail Lacquer – Beauty Review

butter LONDON is expanding beyond nail lacquer into cosmetics that encourages creativity, while remaining devoted to colour without compromise.

I was super excited to receive a package from the company. The items in my box included:

Lippy Bloody Brilliant Lip Crayon

Union Jack Black Eye Pencil

ICONOLAST Mega Volume Lacquer Mascara

Nail LACQUER LadyBird

The Review –

I started with my weekly manicure and decided to wear the LadyBird Nail Lacquer. The color was true to shade (of what’s shown in the bottle) and had a high gloss. It also paints nicely and lasted for a few days. I was pleased with the results of my manicure.

The butter London Lip Crayon was amazing; an unexpected surprise. The crayon was extremely soft, gorgeous color, and the top is actually a pencil sharpener. I like to apply makeup daily so this makes my process faster; simply open the top and sharpen your lip crayon.

How often do we purchase an eye pencil and the color’s difficult to apply. In my case, I like to wear black eyeliner to open my eyes because that’s the shade of my lashes. The Wink Eye Pencil (again) was easy to use and provided a beautiful line. Here’s a tip, when using a good eye pencil there’s no need to heat the top of the pencil!

The last goodie in my package was the Mega Volume Mascara. This mascara has a unique wand with a small ball at the end for your bottom lashes. Aside from the fact my lashes received a “mega” boost, my bottom lashes gained volume as well.

I am a huge fan of the butter London Cosmetics and Nail Lacquer Collection. I hope to share more of their products with you in the future. Visit the website to purchase items for your summer look!

Accessories / May 31, 2015

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.

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!

Beauty / May 26, 2015

NYC New York Color Cosmetics Program Launch

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.