Sunday, June 23, 2013

A Pair For Every Day of the Week!

This post brought to you by Coastal.com. All opinions are 100% mine.



I got my first pair of glasses when I was eight years old. At first I was super excited about them {I mean, who doesn’t like being able to see}, but the novelty of them soon wore off. By the time I was 11 or so, I was counting down the days until I’d be able to wear contact lenses {my parents told me that I had to wait until I was 13 and mature enough to take on the responsibility of maintaining them}. So in the meantime, I had to put up with teasing and name calling {I’m not gonna lie, I really couldn’t see, so my glasses were quite thick}: I was called four-eyes, geek and nerd and my corrective lenses were often referred to as “coke-bottle glasses” and I was asked more than once as to whether I was “able to see the future” with them on.
Times have changed though! Now you see people who don’t need corrective lenses wearing glasses just for style’s sake! And who can blame them with the wide selection of really fashionable styles? There’s even a trend of wearing glasses ironically: the same frames that got me made fun of can now be worn and thought of as trendy!

Coastal.com has become the largest online retailer of eyeglasses in North America, by offering the same brands and products offered in brick and mortar stores with the alternative and convenient method of purchasing them online AND at half the price!

Even better, they sell Derek Cardigan glasses! His vintage inspired line of eyewear reflects his joie de vivre on fashion and life. With the perfect balance of in your face boldness with enough subtlety for everyday wear, Derek has created a line that manages to be perfectly retro and yet of our time. Bonus: for every pair of glasses purchased (at insanely good prices), Coastal.com will donate another pair to someone in need. So you can look good, while doing good!

I picked a selection of frames from the Derek Cardigan line on Coastal.com that I would love to add to my eyewear wardrobe! I love the variety of shapes, colors, and styles – as well as the affordability of the glasses {a lot of them are being offered at 2 for $95 or less and there is a fantastic summer sale going on right now}. Among my favorite selections are my Monday selection (the 7021 in black), Thursday’s choice (7005 in brown), and Sunday (7011 in Ice). Do you see any frames in the collection that you would rock? Check out Coastal.com for many other styles from the Derek Cardigan collection and to see what an awesome deal you can get on a new pair of glasses (or contact lenses)! Until next time…



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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Get Smooth For Summer In Three Simple Steps with Nair Hair Removal!



With summer around the corner, it’s time for bikinis and short shorts {for some, more like one pieces and the occasional flouncy, knee length skirt for me} and overall, showing off more skin. Nair products provide professional results at home for staying smooth all summer long – at a fraction of what you’d pay at a salon. Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Total Care Body Trio and Face Trio are the new depilatories to join the popular Brazilian Spa Clay Line inspired by the beauty secrets and hair removal expertise of Brazil. Each product is infused with mango butter and aƧai berry known to moisturize the skin, and mineral-rich clay known to purify the skin.

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Give Mom a "Little Bit of Luxury in the Bedroom" with SoffiaB!

The Secret Garden Luxury Robe ($995)-Imagine walking around moonlit grounds, a world of fantasy and dreams. Silky soft flannel lining envelopes the body, with delicate white, green and hint of purple floral luxury silk, entwined with rich foliage green, velvet contrast on this designer dressing gown.



SoffiaB founder Sophie Burkart has created a superior collection of robes and dressing gowns aimed at the luxury market, for those who want to look gorgeous and feel fabulous. SoffiaB takes its name from a hybrid of the founder’s first and last names. Fun fact: The name Sophie originates from Greece and means wisdom (coincidentally,  my name means wise in Gaelic), so perhaps some might say there is certain insight in the company’s aim to combine beauty with comfort.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Drink Yourself Beautiful! Ashieda's Beauty Nectar Takes US Anti-Aging Market By Storm



All the rage in Japan and the UK, Ashieda is the first company that has brought this convenient, great tasting, daily 2oz drink to the USA to help women prevent aging naturally. The results of this drink are nothing short of astounding and have been clinically proven. The main benefits are: hydrated skin, skin renewal, anti aging - reduced fine lines and wrinkles, even skin tone, brightened and glowing youthful appearance and firmer skin.

As we age, we lose collagen and as a result, get wrinkles and look old. Dietary intake of collagen peptides has been "scientifically proven" to enhance formation of collagen in the dermis layer of our skin. Regularly replenishing certain amino acids by drinking hydrolyzed collagen drink ( like Beauty Nectar) replenishes and maintains healthy amounts of collagen in the skin and produces a noticeable anti-aging effect in skin.

Clinically-studied and doctor-recommended Beauty Nectar will:

INCREASE Collagen Production
REDUCE Wrinkles and Fine Lines
IMPROVE Overall Skin Tone
GIVE YOU Glowing, Younger-Looking Skin


Drinking one 2-oz bottle daily gives you the pure hydrolyzed collagen protein to give your skin back the strength and elasticity of youth in one convenient pre-measured bottle.

In addition, Beauty Nectar contains:

Orza Ceramide PT, enhancing the moisturizing ratio by forming a skin protecting barrier and tightening skin tissue alignment.

Vitamin C with its antioxidant properties also stimulates the production of enzymes in fibroblasts, working to help the body form elastin and collagen.

Kiwi Seed Extract contains abundant w-6 essential fatty acids and Vitamin E for additional anti-oxidation.

Resveratrol and OPC (Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin) as the main antioxidants in grape seed assist in removing free radicals.

One box (MSRP $39.99) contains 10 bottles to start you on your way to newly nourished and hydrated skin. This rapidly absorbed great-tasting collagen drink is a 100% natural quality food without sugar, chemicals or additives, providing the highest grade of hydrolyzed collagen.


Ashieda, LLC is dedicated to providing women with natural anti-aging products, formulated from the world's finest ingredients. Ashieda prides themselves on all natural, world-class ingredients, ones proven to work. Their team travels the world to investigate ingredients that for centuries have provided indigenous peoples with effective beauty aids and health remedies. These natural, safe and effective anti-aging solutions are provided for today's women.























Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Style Star: Fashion Advice and Style Tips For Gals On the Go!

Want to be in style but not sure how to wear the latest fashion trends? Going to an event and not sure what to wear?
The Style Star fashion app has your answers!

You start by determining whether you need help figuring out how to wear a style OR what to wear to a certain event:





The app gives you helpful suggestions on how to wear trends like: 

· Skinny jeans

· White

· Boho chic

· Peplum tops

· Maxi dress

· Boots

· Leggings

· Street style 




For example, here's a screen shot of the great advice for how to pull off skinny jeans: 






And don't worry about the app becoming out of style or obsolete! New trends and styles are added every week!








Do you have an event to attend, a closet full of clothes, but can't figure out what to wear? Style Star will help you pick out {or shop for} the perfect outfit for any occasion!





The app can guide you as to what to wear to:

· Weddings

· Horse race

· Date night

· Interview

· Funeral

· Graduation

· Job interviews

· QuinceaƱeras

· Easter



Here's an example of some advice on what to wear to a wedding:








For each item, there is an accompanying fashion illustration and an explanation of how to wear the item or what at wear for a given event and new tips are added each week.



Style Star is an android app that can be downloaded free on Google Play.






















Thursday, April 18, 2013

Spring Fashion and Beauty feat. Jergens Natural Glow

Spring Fashion and Beauty feat. Jergens Natural Glow!





I'm obsessed with stripes and maxis, so this Michael Stars for Piperlime exclusive is perfect! I love sandals in all varieties, and often times I'll walk out of the house in a pair of heels or wedges (like these from Dolce Vita) but I make sure to bring along a cute, yet comfy pair of flats (these are from Calypso St. Barths). Since I will be toting around shoes, a big, bright durable bag (like this one by Kate Spade) is a must! No matter the season or the weather, I love a good arm party, so accessories are a necessary part of any outfit (my set features a watch from Guess, the Tory Burch Skinny Double Snap Bracelet, Jana Conner Mireille Agate Chain Bracelet in Turquoise, as well as her Aurelie Quartz Teardrop Earrings in Blue, and Classic Rayban Aviator Sunglasses).

And no look is complete without some beauty goodies! Some of my favorites for the Spring are the Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream, Reflection High Shine Lip Gloss in Candy, and Halo Long Wear Blush in Blissful. I'm also loving Secret Agent Beauty Double Agent Eyes 2 in 1 Undercover Eye Duo: in a single, sleek tube you get waterproof mascara AND liquid eyeliner! And of course, Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer!

What does all of this have to do with Jergens Natural Glow? Well, after months of staying inside + no sunshine + being wrapped up in layers of clothing, even this brown girl is looking a bit pale! My favorite maxis expose all kinds of skin and my pastiness is NOT for public consumption! Lol! Jergens Natural Glow is a great and easy way for me to add natural looking color (and maintain it) without the harmful damage exposure to the sun's rays can cause. I love to use the 3 Days to Glow Moisturizer when I know we're going to be out and about over the weekend and I need to jump start my tan. Then I use the Daily Moisturizer to maintain my beautiful glow. Once again, in all honesty, I'm a bit scared to use the Daily Moisturizer for the Face that's part of the set, but I'm gonna put on my big girl panties and give it ago, so you can see the results in my beauty video post next month! Until next time...

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Describe your style below for a chance to win $250 from Jergens to update your wardrobe!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jergens Skincare®. The opinions and text are all mine. Official Sweepstakes Rules.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

What is Sindulge?




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Create a beauty portrait and select your favorite brands and products to help us get to know you better. Join our exclusive membership program for $15 a month to access your very own personal beauty consultant who will give you advice on everything beauty. Our exclusive Sindulger membership gives you access to the following:

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