Fruit-filled scents make for a fun summer; with these fragrances notes, you’re bound to smell as sweet as can be!
Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Fragrance in Vanilla Grapefruit is an addictive blend of juicy pink grapefruit, fresh lime, crisp cedarwood and warm Madagascar vanilla is fresh and inviting. Kissed by sunshine, this unique scent lifts the spirits ($58; Lavanila.com).
Wild Essence by Halle Berry is a fragrance that truly captures the sensual spirit of a woman and inspired by the idea of connecting women with nature. Desirable and sexy, this multifaceted fragrance has notes of fresh citrus and floral that captivates the raw, natural beauty of a woman. ($28, HalleBerryFragrances.com).
GUESS Dare features a unique blend of notes, including Pear Blossom and Lime flower, captures the young and bold spirit of the GUESS Girl. The vibrant mix of green and fruity floral notes blends together to create a refresh, yet bold signature scent for the confident, seductive girl. ($62, Guess.com)
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.
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 packspair 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)
Lately, I have been an advocate for teeth whitening products because it’s an area that’s overlooked. Having a beautiful smile is just as important as getting a spa manicure.
It goes beyond the ordinary whitening system and expands to owning a flouride and stain removing toothpaste. Luster Premium Whitehas re-launched their Power White Deep Stain Eraser® Fluoride Toothpaste, a two-in-one daily fluoride + peroxide whitening toothpaste, with a completely new flavor and formula which is free of sulfates.
There’s only word to describe this toothpaste: AMAZING! After professionally whitening my teeth I wanted to maintain the results with Luster Premium White. I used my normal dental regimen but incorporated this toothpaste for brushing. It worked wonders on my teeth and the flavor was nice as well. Remember, this particular toothpaste has fluoride + peroxide which makes it a two in one formula.
More about the product:
Power White Deep Stain Eraser® Fluoride Toothpaste – SULFATE FREE ($ 6.99)
This two in one toothpaste will not only cleanse your teeth and freshen your breath, but it will also whiten surface and deep stains. There is no need to buy a separate cleanser and whitener. Power White Deep Stain Eraser® Fluoride Toothpaste combines these two steps in one.
· Removes up to 95% of surface stains in just 5 days
· No sulfates (SLS free)
· Uses 2% stabilized hydrogen peroxide for brighter, whiter teeth – 2X the leading brand
· Whitens safely above and below the tooth’s surface
· Developed by dentists
· Results in zero tooth sensitivity
· Enamel safe peroxide whitening
· Fluoride toothpaste formulated for daily use
Best for: Daily maintenance, replacing other toothpastes, fast whitening, and getting at deep stains.
Luster Premium White products are sold at Walgreen’s and Walmart, among other retailers nationwide
this post is a product review and items sent from the company
Let’s talk about your beauty regimen and dental health. This is an area that’s often overlooked due to loving makeup, hair, and clothing. Having a beautiful, healthy smile is just as important because it can enhance your total look!
We have to love our teeth regardless of what we wear or our favorite lipstick. I am an active beverage drinker due to the fact that I’m always on the go. One tip that I learned (from various dental articles) is that coffee, tea, and other beverages can stain your teeth. The only beverage that doesn’t have staining properties is water and over the course of a lifetime we (all) need a professional teeth whitening treatment.
I was fortunate to receive a package from Smile Brilliant to help restore my smile. The process was very easy with AMAZING results! You will not find an easier teeth whitening system (with results) for an affordable price.
Teeth Whitening – The Perfect AccessoryCompliments Red Lipstick“a smile is the best makeup any girl can wear”
Here’s the teeth whitening steps:
1. Create the mold of your teeth with impression material.
2. Ship back to Smile Brilliant (don’t forget the return shipping label.)
3. Open the mold package and wait for use after a few hours of drinking a beverage.
4. Use the desensitizing gel to assist with potential teeth enamel burning; this will not occur if you wait a few hours after drinking a beverage.
5. Fill your teeth molds with the whitening system and that’s it! You can leave it on for 15 minutes or as long as you like. I used my teeth molds in a variety of time frames but the best results happened overnight. I loved waking up to a whitened smile; then flossing, brushing, and using a mouth wash.
I STRONGLY encourage everyone to try this system! Let’s not forget that teeth whitening is actually cosmetic and can be very expensive. The use of “other” teeth whitening systems can also remove teeth enamel but Smile Brilliant molds are fitted to your teeth which makes a difference.
Smile Brilliant Kit: * Teeth Whitening Trays * Carrying Case * Impression Material * 3-Way, pre-paid postage * Custom dental models * Professional teeth whitening gel * Desensitizing gel
To jumpstart your whitening regimen, Style + Life + Fashion’s hosting a Giveaway! We are giving ONE lucky reader a whitening system for the retail value of $139.99.
1 set of Teeth Whitening Trays | 3 Whitening Gel Syringes | 3 Desensitizing Gel Syringes
2. Share our giveaway on your social networking sites (either Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) and mention @smilebrilliant in Tweets, and FOLLOW smilebrilliant Instagram on Twitter as entry methods.
Giveaway will end at midnight on July 24, 2015 EST. The winner will be notified (via email) and announced on July 26, 2015.
Style + Life + Fashion’s hosting a giveaway with eb 5 Skin Care. One lucky winner will receive:
Intense Moisture Anti-Aging Cream (http://www.eb5.com/eb5-facial-cream-1-7-oz) reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, removes signs of inflammation, and restores moisture to dry skin. The formula has been carefully perfected over time and contains a patented blend of wrinkle-reducing Vitamin A, free-radical fighting Vitamin E, strengthening Vitamin B, moisture-encouraging Oat Flour, and soothing Comfrey Root.
Anti-Aging Eye Treatment (http://www.eb5.com/eb5-eye-treatment) reduces dark circle appearance, removes puffiness and rejuvenates skin tone. This formulation includes Regu-Age PF, a complex of specially purified natural soy and rice peptides and anti-oxidants.
Both products are paraben-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, fragrance-free, hypo-allergenic, and cruelty-free.
2. Share our giveaway on your social networking sites (either Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) and MENTION @eb5facialcream in Tweets, and FOLLOW eb5 on Twitter as entry methods.
Giveaway will end at midnight on June 14, 2015 EST. The winner will be notified (via email) and announced on June 15, 2015.
To purchase products, please use the blogger coupon code to receive 10% off: BLOGGERGIFT
About eb5 Skincare
Based in Portland, Oregon, eb5 Skincare is a family-owned business that dates back to 1904 when pharmacist Samuel Heldfond began creating life-changing remedies for customers of his apothecary. His son, Robert, introduced our popular “five creams in one” anti-wrinkle cream in the 1960’s. Still popular in the 21st century, eb5 is considered “the original wrinkle cream.”
Style + Life + Fashion had the opportunity to interview Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day. She is the best-selling author of the book Forget the Facelift and a frequent guest on Good Morning America, The View and the Today Show. Dr. Day is also a clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University where she was presented with the award for Dedication and Excellence in Teaching Dermatology.
Dr. Day can answer any of your skincare questions, as she discusses rosacea and it’s symptoms. She will be also be joined by Mary Erhard from the National Rosacea Society.
BACKGROUND:
How we physically see ourselves can affect everything from our confidence to how we interact with others. For the 16 million Americans living with the chronic skin disorder rosacea, struggling with their appearance can be a daily battle for many reasons. Since the symptoms of rosacea and acne can appear similar, some people with rosacea misdiagnose themselves as having acne and end up inadvertently treating the wrong condition without success.
In fact, in a recent survey of rosacea patients, nearly half misidentified their rosacea as acne before they were ultimately diagnosed. This can lead to inappropriate use of acne treatments, which has the potential to further exacerbate sufferers’ skin. The survey also found that nearly 30% of rosacea patients wear more makeup now than before they were diagnosed with the condition, which can make symptoms even worse.
Moms deserve all the pampering in the world, and with Mother’s Day approaching, you might be interested in an inexpensive way to create an at-home spa for mom.
Photo from Runner Unleashed.com
Just get some Epsom salt, and it will help give Mom a well-deserved break. Doctors say it might even improve her health!
Here’s how:
For pampering
Epsom Salt can be used to create the ultimate at-home spa, and it’s something several experts and celebrities recommend to help look and feel better. A relaxing bath or exfoliating treatment will leave your skin radiant and glowing.
Tips include:
Glowing skin exfoliating treatment: Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches.
Microdermabrasion Facial: Mix 1/2 TSP of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
Bathtime Bliss: Add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water in a standard-sized bathtub; soak for at least 12 minutes, three times weekly. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.
Pedicure Perfection: Dissolve a half cup of Epsom Salt into two quarts of warm water. Pour the water into a container and soak your bare feet for fifteen to twenty minutes. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent. Massage the entire foot with Epsom Salt concentrating on the heels and ankles to remove any dry, rough spots. Then, rinse your feet off with clean tap water and dry them thoroughly.
Homemade bath crystals: Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. Add a few drops of food coloring or 1/2 TSP of glycerin if you like. Store in an air-tight container.
After Exercising/Boosting Magnesium Levels
Tips include:
To ease muscle pain and fading bruises. Add two cups of Epsom Salt to warm water in a standard-sized bathtub (double the Epsom Salt for an oversized garden tub) and bathe three times weekly, soaking for at least 12 minutes. Also can be used to make compresses.
To soothe feet aching from a tough workout or a long day, add a cup of Epsom Salt to a tub of warm water and soak them.
Those soaks could also boost your body’s level of magnesium – a nutrient that experts say helps your body produce its main source of energy and impacts at least 300 enzyme systems. Over the past century, experts say the amount of magnesium we consume in our diets has dropped by about 60 percent, but here are some tips from doctors and researchers who say soaking in Epsom salt can increase your body’s level of magnesium:
Motions has launched a new collection of hair care products. The brand focused on healthy color treated hair with a set of cleansers and conditioners. For an intense treatment, ladies can also purchase the deep conditioning masque for all hair types.
Treat and Repair Color Care
From my experience with Motions Treat & Repair products, the shampoo helps to retain moisture without completely drying out my hair. The conditioner works wonders (after washing) making my hair much softer than before. I also want to share that both products smell great throughout my wash and a few days afterwards. It was clear that a professional product was used on my tresses.
Wearing a turban to protect my tresses
That’s a tip we can’t forget; there’s a lot of hair products out there but are they professional or salon quality? Trust me ladies, that makes a difference in the health, styling, and growth of your hair. Although it’s easy to grab a $3 dollar masque while picking up medicine, love your hair and help it to look it’s best.
From Jennifer Hudson’s bold lips to Ariel Winter’s blue highlights, celebs rocked the red carpet at the iHeartRadio and Teen Choice Awards. Want to steal the looks from some of the most stylish celebs of the weekend? We’ve got you covered!
Greer Grammer
Recreate the actress’ lovely locks with Topganic’s Design & Sculpture Hair Styling Cream for volume and shine that lasts. For Greer’s full brows, fill in those arches with Gerard Cosmetics’ Brow Bar to Go.
Topganic Design & Sculpture Hair Styling Lotion with Obliphica Oil from Russia, $11 via www.topganic.com
Gerard Cosmetics Brow Bar to Go, $28 via www.gerardcosmetics.com
Ariel Winter
Add a playful pop of color to those tresses like Ariel Winter’s blue highlights, with Mia Beauty’s Clip-n-Color. For the Modern Family star’s pretty pout, opt for Gerard Cosmetics’ nude lipgloss.
Mia Beauty Clip-n-Color, $8 via www.miabeauty.com
Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss in Nude, $24 via www.gerardcosmetics.com
Jennifer Hudson
Love Jennifer Hudson’s bangs, but don’t want to commit to the face-framing fringe? Mia Beauty’s Clip-n-Bangs offer temporary style for those that don’t want to chop their locks. Recreate J-Huds’ bold lip with Gerard Cosmetics lipgloss in Wild Orchid.
Mia Beauty Clip-n-Bangs, $15 via www.miabeauty.com
Gerard Cosmetics Color Your Smile Lighted Lip Gloss in Wild Orchid, $24 via www.gerardcosmetics.com
Iggy Azalea
Step up your look with a pretty pony like Iggy Azalea did at the Kids’ Choice Awards with
Mia Beauty’s Clip-n-Pony and Tonytail.
Mia Beauty Clip-n-Pony, $30 via www.miabeauty.com
Mia Beauty Tonytail, $8 via www.miabeauty.com
