Tag: Beauty Products

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Hairdo Simply Straight Ponytail – Easy Hair Solution

Looking great during the holiday season can be exhausting!  There’s so many events to attend from office parties to charity functions.

The Hairdo Simply Straight Ponytail is the solution to our hair problems.  It’s an easy installation for an inexpensive price.  Here’s the breakdown:

  1. Put your hair in a pony or bun.
  2. Slip in comb and wrap around your pony or bun.
  3. Secure in place with hook and loop fastener.
  4. Wrap strip of hair around the base of your ponytail and secure strip with hairpins.

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I encourage anyone who’s seeking an easy go-to hairstyle to purchase from Ulta.com

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Vanity Planet Tame Titanium Tourmaline Flat Iron

My hair is chemical-free and I prefer to use a flat-iron that won’t damage the texture.

Vanity Planet shipped an amazing product, the Tame | Pro-Style Titanium Tourmaline Flat Iron. This flat-iron meets all of my professional needs with heat control, auto shut-off, and a flexible cord.  I enjoyed using the flat-iron to straighten my 4B hair and tame my natural edges.

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About Vanity Planet:

Vanity Planet is a boutique marketplace, focused on beauty, grooming, and wellness. We’re more than your typical online store. We source, curate, and design products that benefit your life on the daily. Our approach is simple: amazing taste with minimal investment. Each item we carry is selected with intention and quality is never, ever sacrificed.


How does this product work?

1. Plug in Tame and hold down the start/stop button for 2 seconds to begin heating.

2. Use the “plus” (+) and “minus” (-) symbols to adjust until you reach desired temperature for use. Once reached, double click the start/stop button to lock the temperature setting. This will ensure that the temperature does not change accidentally during use. A red dot will appear on the digital screen to show that the temperature lock feature is in use.

3. Allow Tame to heat up, and then gently glide Tame through either damp or dry hair, spending only a few seconds on each section of hair.

4. Once finished, double click the start/stop button to release the temperature hold setting, then hold the start/stop button for 2 seconds to shut off the device.

5. Unplug it, and wait for it to cool, before storing Tame in a safe place.

DO NOT use Tame on synthetic hair. Do not use abrasive cleansers and chemicals to clean Tame. Make sure to clean the Tame plates after each use. Clean the plates when the device is turned off, unplugged, and cool, and use a slightly damp cloth to wipe it clean. Clean the handle at least once a week using a damp cloth (again, only when the device is turned off, unplugged, and cool). To unplug the device, pull on the plug, not the Tame cord.

FOR BEST RESULTS, we recommend washing hair before use. Towel dry and comb through thoroughly before styling.

 

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Birthday Staycation – Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort

I celebrated my birthday at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort. This beautiful hillside hotel is located (here) in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Inside of Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort is intricate artwork along with Mediterranean inspired decor. 

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The Spa at Ross Bridge

I booked an appointment at the spa and received a manicure and pedicure.  When I have free time, I prefer spa nail services because they use all natural products. In addition, it’s an intimate environment and provide delicious refreshments.

Sitting in a bathrobe and inhaling essentials oils was very relaxing.  The Spa at Ross Bridge has several additional services including a quiet and steam room, boutique, and chlorine-free pools.

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Additional Resort Photos:

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My visit to Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort was the perfect staycation.  I can’t wait to stop by again for an afternoon of golf or deep tissue massage!

Beauty /

National Fragrance Month with Fragrance.com

November is National Fragrance Month and we are almost half way in. It’s the official month to refresh your fragrance arsenal, and there’s no better resource than Fragrance.com. You can even visit their pop-up shop in the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, Long Island, open now through January 8!

Whether you’re looking for a perfume, cologne, an on-the-go bottle or more, Fragrance.com has it all with over 16,000 genuine, brand name fragrances, and so much more all at discount prices.

 

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Marc Jacobs Daisy ($47.99, Fragrance.com)

Daisy is fresh and feminine, with a playful innocence. The heart of it is floral with vintage edge of violet. Sophisticated, with a touch of whimsy, violet captures the eclectic, timeless flavor. Always elegant, always enchanting—but not too serious—Daisy is a sparkling floral bouquet, spirited and fresh, wrapped in comfort and warmth.

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Burberry the Beat ($34.99, Fragrance.com)

This intense and energetic scent with top notes of bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and mandarin will warm you right up. Its heart notes of Ceylon tea, iris and bluebell add a soft floral texture, while the white musk, vetiver and cedar wood give depth to this sensual fragrance.

 
 

Burberry Eau De Parfum Spray ($36.99, Fragrance.com)

This perfume is distinguished by its sexy base note, which is composed of sandalwood, amber, cedarwood, and musk to give it its soft, sensual appeal. The top notes of peach and apricot bring out the fragrance’s femininity, and a tone which can only be described as exotic.

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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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Anastasia Beverly Hills Pro Pencil
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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 /

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 1st 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.

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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 5th 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.”

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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 Professional® 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.

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NEW PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Hair Care Products

PHYTO Paris has done it again with the introduction of the products you NEED this fall to restore and repair hair from the toll taken by damaging UV rays and other summer elements. Thanks to the NEW PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR range, healthy, radiance can be achieved.

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NEW! PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Cleansing Care Cream ($29; 2.5 fl oz. at PHYTO.com)

This highly concentrated, non-lathering cream gently purifies the scalp with an unprecedented dose of nourishment. An indulgent, lightweight and ease to rinse formula, Phytoelixir Cleansing Care Cream dual action cleansing and conditioning properties eliminate the need to condition after. Nourishing and conditioning the hair, this must-have essential restores essential lipids to renew hair with suppleness, softness and shine, while providing long-lasting defense against the return of dryness. Clinically tested and produced in dedicated PHYTO laboratories to achieve the highest levels of efficacy and purity.

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NEW! PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Subtle Oil Intense Nutrition ($40; 2.5 fl oz. at PHYTO.com)

This fine, lightweight and easy-to rinse oil effortlessly penetrates into each strand bringing damaged, dehydrated hair back to life, by providing deep conditioning and intense nourishment, and dramatically improving suppleness, elasticity and strength. The formula restructures ultra-dry hair with while leaving a discreet fragrance of banana leaf, passion flower, gardenia and exotic musk notes. Hair is immediately replenished and its original softness and shine are restored. 

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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.

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NEW PHYTO PHYTOELIXIR Intense Nourishing Shampoo ($29 at PHYTO.com)

 

This luxurious, gentle foaming shampoo blends narcissus flower wax with encapsulated macadamia oil, unleashing a potent wave of nourishment to renew ultra-dry hair with beauty. Essential lipids are replenished. Hair is immediately transformed with the promise of long-lasting results. It is left supremely soft and supple with new radiance.

 

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Talk of Alabama Lifestyle Segment – Fall Beauty Must-Have Products

The weather’s cooler and that means it’s time to change our beauty arsenal.  I had the opportunity to visit Talk of Alabama and share Fall Beauty Must-Have Products.

This was an important lifestyle segment because we should alter products with the change of each season.  Thankfully, cosmetics companies are here to help us maintain our look (in-between professional appointments) with moisture enriched products and items that save time.

Faux Wrap Dress from New York & Co. All Eva Mendes on sale starting at $39.

The products I shared on ABC 33/40 included L’O’real Lip Palette, Oxygenetix Breathable Foundation, Flower Lip Creme, Circa Lip & Cheek Stain, Circa Lip Polish, Circa Lipstick, Flower Hydrasilk Lip Butter, Evian Facial Spray Midst, and Hawaiian Tropics Weightless Sunscreen.

All of the beauty products listed can be purchased at Walmart, Target or a local drugstore.

Personally, my favorite product is the L’O’real Nude Lip Palette. This is a must-have item and I will explain more during the lifestyle segment.

Here’s the breakdown:

FACE

Oxygenetix Breathable Foundation

BODY

Evian Facial Spray Midst

Hawaiian Tropics Weightless Sunscreen

LIPS

L’O’real Lip Palette

Flower Lip Creme

Circa Lip & Cheek Stain

Circa Lip Polish

Circa Lipstick

Flower Hydrasilk Lip Butter