Motions Hair – Treat & Repair {Color Care} Products

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.

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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.

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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.

Motions products can be purchased at your local beauty supply store.

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Anna Camp Hits The MTV Movie Awards with Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

I’m in the drugstore and I see this fabulous product for your legs.  The perfect option beyond wearing a pair of stockings and also gives your skin an even glow.  Sally Hansen’s Airbrush Legs gives a flawless tan in just minutes!

At the 2015 MTV Movie Awards, Pitch Perfect actress Anna Camp strutted down the red carpet with flawless, glowing skin thanks to Sally Hansen and celebrity makeup artist, Melanie Inglessis.

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Anna Camp stunned in a short, sexy yet fun dress with blue heels for an added pop of color. To complete her look, Inglessis used Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs in Fairest Glow for irresistible, streak-free legs. “This really great product allows the legs to look flawless and tanned like she just stepped off the beach,” Melanie explains.

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Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs’ lightweight leg makeup eliminates the appearance of veins, freckles, bruises and imperfections, leaving legs smooth, supple and spring-ready. Packed with Vitamin K, Sally Hansen Airbrush legs provides more than coverage. The all-new formula with PalmariaExtract, offers a conditioning treatment for dehydrated legs and enhances coverage. Simply spray on and blend in for soft, seamless, transfer-proof coverage that lasts all day.

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 AVAILABILITY: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs costs $13.99 and is available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide

iHeartRadio & Kids’ Choice Awards: Steal the Stars’ Looks

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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Caress Forever Collection Body Washes: Fragrance Touch Technology

Caress has created the world’s first body wash with Fragrance Touch Technology.  What does that mean? The Caress Forever Collection releases bursts of perfume with every touch of the your skin for up to 12 hours.

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NEW Caress Adore Forever Body Wash

From my personal experience of using the body wash, the fragrance is very soft (feminine) and doesn’t overpower the senses.  While some body washes require a lot of product to lather, this isn’t the case with the Caress Forever Collection.  Also, the body wash is sensitive to the skin with little irritation while cleansing.

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Caress Forever Collection can be purchased at your local drugstore or target nationwide.  For more updates about the product follow them on social media with the hashtag #CaressForever or #12HourTechnology.

THE TECHNOLOGY

The Caress Forever Collection is the world’s first body wash with Fragrance Touch Technology. The breakthrough technology of Caress Fragrance Release Pearls™ releases bursts of perfume with every touch of your skin. The collection combines sensual floral notes to create a fine fragrance for up to 12 hours.

THE MASTER PERFUMER

An award winning perfumer, Loc Dong has close to two decades of experience crafting more than 40 renowned scents for major fashion and fragrances houses. Inspired by the confident and sensual modern woman, Loc Dong captured the widely coveted scent of the mysterious scarlet red rose with breakthrough Living Rose technology for the Caress Forever Collection.

In addition to Loc Dong, it took more than 25 scientists across 4 continents to come up with this technological breakthrough in beauty.

 

THE SCENTS

 Love Forever

  • Top Note: Mandarin Orange and Peach

  • Heart Note: Scarlet Red Rose, Peony and Freesia

  • Base Note: Sandalwood and Vanilla Musk

 

Adore Forever

  • Top Note: Raspberry and Cassis

  • Heart Note: Angel Face Rose and Muguet

  • Base Note: Amber, Honey and Vanilla

 

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Sally Hansen and NYC New York Colors for Spring 2015

The nail polish you already love just got better! Millions of women know that Sally Hansen® Insta-Dri™ nail polish gives them a quick-drying, high-shine manicure that lasts. Now, an improved formula delivers extended wear and enhanced shine — still with the one stroke, one coat convenience that has made Insta-Dri a cult favorite since 2009.

Insta-Dri’s three-in-one formula combines base coat, color, and top coat in one bottle, making it even easier to have a glossy manicure in a minute. It dries in just 60 seconds, creating full-coverage color and shine without the wait.

Along with an improved formula, Insta-Dri also features 14 new, must-have shades that incorporate the season’s standout runway trends. Rich chocolate and champagne add cashmere-like coziness to any manicure. Or go bold with fiery tones of red and orange — three different hues allow you to turn up the intensity as much as you like. Lilac, cherry, and plum tap into fall’s purple moment, while blue and teal provide a cooling effect. Meanwhile, the season’s new neutrals (think: the inkiest black, steel gray) are the nails’ answer to Normcore. These anything-but-boring basics prove that colors don’t need to shout to stand out. And with 40 total fast-drying shades to choose from, there’s no shortage of variety.

Even the appearance of Insta-Dri is getting a boost. A new, sleek logo freshens up the packaging for a more contemporary style — a fitting look for a nail polish made for today’s on-the-go pace.

 

THE SHADES: Re-teal Therapy, Plummet, In Nude-tral, Cherry Fast, Navy Fleet, Show Steel-er, Making Mauves, Leapin’ Lilac, Black to Black, Ablazing!, Quick Fire, Set Sail, Cocoa A Go Go, Orange Zest

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THINK: Everything you need for the ultimate eye looks.

WHAT IT IS: Make your gorgeous peepers pop with the new City Proof Complete Eye Collection from NYC New York Color. From the first touch of primer to the last swipe of mascara, you will look flawless from lid to lash. Go big and bold with colored liners, or make a dramatic statement by mixing different shades of shadows.

THE CITY PROOF COMPLETE EYE COLLECTION INCLUDES:

24 HR Waterproof Mascara $2.99: This 24-hour long-wearing, volumizing mascara available in black is smudge-proof, flake-proof, and water-proof. Keep lashes flexible and comfortable with this gentle mascara, with a quick-drying formula that sets in a flash.

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24 HR Eye Primer $2.99A perfect base, this primer makes your shadow shine. Available in one global shade, the primer comes in a convenient retractable chubby for creaseless, long-lasting color.

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24 HR Waterproof Eye Shadow $2.99This retractable chubby has a unique, pigment-packed formula for 24-hour waterproof wear. Color glides on smooth and stays crease-proof all day and all night. Try using it as a liner, or smudge with your finger for a smoky effect.  Available shades: Wall Street Bronze, Brooklyn Mocha, Tribeca Taupe, 5th Ave Gold Rush,  Murray Hill Champagne,  Rockefeller Center Snowflakes,  Empire State Building, New York At Night, Central Park Tulips,  East River Romance and Madison Square Park.

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Eylure Lashes and Lupita Nyongo – Celebrity Makeup Artist Nick Barose

Celebrity makeup artist extraordinaire and cosmetic genius, Nick Barose, is a big fan of Eylure lashes and looks to the collection throughout award season to create his signature, dramatic yet natural lash look for celebrities walking the red carpet.

Nick Barose completed Academy Award winner, Lupita Nyongo’s look with Eylure 011 Naturals.  Nick loves the fact the Eylure lashes are baked, providing a curved base making application quick and easy for both artists and consumers.  The Eylure lash collection provides a flawless look, are flattering to everyone and incredibly light – women forget they are wearing the lashes after 5 minutes!

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Lupita Nyongo Oscars 2015

About Eylure

As the first lash brand to come to market in 1947, the lash experts at Eylure have created a collection with a concise range of eight categories that encompass every lash occasion.  The eight categories cover both strip, individual, and pre-glued lashes.

Eylure lashes are available at Target, Ulta, and Kohl’s.

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Lupita Nyongo wearing Calvin Klein

See more looks from the Oscars 2015 on Instagram

The Teen Vogue Handbook: Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion | Review & Good Read for Everyone

The New York Times bestselling must-read, THE TEEN VOGUE HANDBOOK: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion (Razorbill; 9781595142610; on sale November 28, 2014; $24.95), now with 90% new content and updated for the digital age.

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Since its launch in 2003, Teen Vogue has provided teens with the very best coverage of fashion, celebrities, entertainment, and features. THE TEEN VOGUE HANDBOOK offers interviews, profiles, and advice about how to break into this constantly evolving industry. This essential guide for anyone interested in fashion is now better than ever. The expanded edition is chock-full of brand-new photos, profiles of newcomers, descriptions of digital jobs, and up-to-the-minute career advice. It’s the ultimate behind-the scenes look at the designers, stylists, photographers, models, makeup artists, writers, and bloggers who run the industry.

THE TEEN VOGUE HANDBOOK features profiles of Jenna Lyons; Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen; Pamela Love; Warby Parker; Michelle Phan; Sophia Amoruso; Robin Givhan; Chanel Iman, and many more stylists, photographers, and major players. The all-new section on digital careers includes advice straight from editor-in-chief Amy Astley and the staff of Teen Vogue on how to grown an online brand and make a fashion statement! This edition covers changes in the fashion landscape that include bloggers and street style, and also includes a free one-year subscription to Teen Vogue.

 

My Review:

I have been a fan of Teen Vogue for several years.  The magazine provides the latest in fashion, celebrity style, and entertainment.  The Teen Vogue Handbook is the perfect extension of the brand because it gives an insiders guide to careers in fashion.  I suggest this book for up and coming fashion professionals as well as those working in the industry.

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The handbook is divided into content chapters according to careers such as Designers, Editors, Digital, Stylist, Models, Beauty, and Photographers.  Of course I turned to the Digital chapter first, which features media moguls such as Leandra Medine, Natalie Massenet, Michelle Phan, Sophia Amoruso, and Robin Givhan to name a few.

In addition, The Teen Vogue Handbook shares how to start a career in fashion and the daily responsiblities associated with each job.  For example, designer Jenna Lyons shares “one day is never the same as the next; there are so many pieces and parts.  Most of the time, I go from one meeting to the next and don’t really get a break in between ” (Astley, 41.)

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The Teen Vogue Handbook

 

The handbook ends with the Career chapter giving tips on how to apply for internships, create a resume, social networking, and dressing to impress.  The Teen Vogue Handbook is a must read for the fashion intern or brand account manager.  Fashion is constantly changing and one must stay abreast of the latest trends (beyond accessories and style.)  Anna Wintour stated, “people have to go to school, learn their craft, and build a brand – that’s the right, healthy way to do things.  If you’re an overnight sensation, you can be yesterday’s news in no time, whereas building something slowly and carefully that has value and quality, that’s what’s going to have legs” (Astley, 114.)

Send an email to kim@stylelifefashion.com – let me know if you decide to purchase The Teen Vogue Handbook and share your favorite chapter!

Astley, A. (2014). The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion.  New York, New York: Razorbill.

Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System – Product Review and Holiday Deals

For the last three years I have made an attempt to purchase a Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System.  This professional face and body polisher was a priority because I’ve seen wonderful results in magazines and blogs.  To my surprise (and excitement) I was able to test this product for the first time last night!

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I opened the package and received a total of 5 attachments that connects to the waterproof device.  As previously stated, yes…this product is waterproof and can be used in the shower, bath, or sink.  The Spa Sonic Pro Skin Care System was a major plus (and not just because this is a product review) for various reasons.  Number one, the speed of the skin care system was appropriate for use on your face, legs, or feet.  Number two, its battery operated which means there’s no need to charge the device prior to use.  Number three, the size of the Spa Sonic Skin Care System is suitable and not heavy in weight.

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I decided to use my Spa Sonic Skin Care System with Pevonia Skin Care Products and received great results.  My face felt smooth and hydrated with the appearance of leaving a day spa.  Overall, I suggest this product to anyone that’s incorporating a new skin care regimen and looking for a product that’s affordable and easy to use.

Spa Sonic is hosting the following deals through the holiday season:

 

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Spa Sonic Pro

Nov 1st  – Dec 30th: $39.99 (Reg $74.99)

 

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Spa Sonic Pro

Dec 7th  – Dec 31st  $49.99 (Reg $74.99)

 

 

New York Fashion Week Beauty Life Savers: What’s In Their Bag

It’s no secret that the new collections and upcoming trends take center stage at New York Fashion Week. However, the beauty looks seen on the runways are statement-making in their own right and set the stage for trends to follow. To achieve the perfect look, it is key for stylists to turn to key trusted products. Here are a few items that they can’t live without during Fashion Week:

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Supersmile Quikee: Let’s not forget about one of the most important accessories for a model: her smile! This pocket-sized, no brush/no rinse whitening tooth polish, now with more whitening power and a fresh icy mint flavor, effectively removes stains, significantly whitens teeth and freshens breath. Perfect for a backstage smile tune-up, the Quikee ensures all models are ready for their close-up! ($18.00 at supersmilestore.com)

Jane Iredale Zap & Hide Blemish Concealer: This dual-ended stick conceals and calms breakouts. Zap is a clear Blemish Balm packed with anti-inflammatory botanicals that may be used as a spot treatment day or night. Hide is a highly pigmented Blemish Concealer that camouflages imperfections and any post-breakout redness. ($26, shop.janeiredale.com)

G.M. Collin Anti-Aging Instant Radiance Eye Patches: Provides quick relief from tired, stressed out eyes, and immediately reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and fatigue. Place one pad over each eye in between shows or in a cab when headed to event. The unique mixture of active ingredients sink into the skin, leaving the eye area hydrated and rejuvenated. The ultimate 20-minute vacation for eyes! ($50, GMCollin.com and Spa Locations)

Sebamed Hand & Nail Balm: A great way to keep hands hydrated and a longer lasting manicure. Developed by dermatologists, this mild, deep-moisturizing formula relieves dry, chapped hands and naturally maintains the strength of nails against breakage, while keratin promotes natural firmness and elasticity. Apply before, during and after each show to keep hands soft throughout fashion week! ($12.99, SebamedUSA.com)