by | Jan 21, 2016 | Beauty |
Hello Beautiful People,
It was so nice to see snow fall this week, very peaceful.
After a full day at work, it is so nice to come home and kick it back.I enjoy taking a nice hot bath; followed by a good facial mask. I wash my face with one of my favorite cleansers, then I apply a dollop of the Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask by Valentia. A 4 ounce jar retails for $54.99; but is currently offered for $24 from Amazon.
I decided not to use my Clarisonic because I felt a tingle (which Valentia says is normal) and I could feel the mask working. Following to the directions on the box, I left the mask on my face for 15-30 minutes and rinsed with warm water and a damp cloth.The time the mask was on my face did not seem long because I was doing other errands around the house.The mask goes on clear and does not dry hard. If you have very sensitive or if you are feeling irritation discontinue use. I didn’t experience any irritation with the mask.
Valentia product description:
NATURALLY NOURISHING INGREDIENTS: The highly concentrated Organic Rosehip Seed Oil is nature’s most powerful tool to lock in moisture for a 24 hour glow. Combined with a unique blend of amino acids and potent antioxidants, like Japanese Green tea and Aloe Vera, to reduce fine lines, increase collagen production, and fight natural skin irritants.
More information from Valentia – Key Ingredients:
Japanese Green Tea: contains potent anti-oxidants called catechizes that provide anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant to the skin.
Aloe Vera: Named by the ancient Egyptians as the “plant of immortality” this nutrient rich botanical moisturizes the skin and fights aging by improving skin’s natural firmness.
Organic Roseship Seed Oil: Essential fatty acids work to lock in moisture,hydrating the skinned keeping it soft and supple.
My skin after my facial spa treatment felt moisturized but firm and refreshed.
Valentia says the mask provides:
GLOWING RADIANCE: Valentia’s exclusive ingredients are meticulously selected from the highest quality, organic, all natural, resources for their individual medicinal values and also for their powerful combined and cumulative effects together.
Valentia.com
ORGANIC SEA BUCKTHORN OIL: An antiaging wonder berry that does it all: fewer fine lines, diminished sunspots, more even skin tone, and firmer, more supple skin. Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil is one of the main ingredients in Ultra Pumping Hydration Mask for it’s unprecedented results.
Benefits that really make this mask attractive when I was reading the description on the box. The jar contains 4oz.
Boost Collagen production
Increase skin radiance
Reduces the lines
Secures skin moisture
What I really like about Valentia is their products are made in the USA, made using sustainable energy, cruelty free and have 98% natural ingredients. I am really looking at the ingredients of products that I put on my skin.
The Valentia Ultra Pumping Hydration Mask gives my cleanser an extra boost. I would use the mask once maybe twice a week.
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by | Jan 20, 2016 | Beauty |
Ayurveda products have been around for quite some time now. For ages, Ayurveda was mainly used by kings, queens and priests. Fact is, this kind of medicine is different from modern healthcare approaches. Since the basic purpose of Ayurveda products is to assimilate the mind, body and soul, these products are mainly used to prevent ailments and health problems rather than treat them.
The ayurvedic products are 100% natural and are known to treat without any side effects. This is because all products are a concoction of pure herbs, so the chances of them being harmful are zero. Other than preventing and treating diseases, ayurvedic products are also known to improve and maintain the beauty of skin and hair. In addition to this, these natural products are perfect for relaxing the mind, the body and soul therefore being the most effective and harmless stress relievers. Bottom line is, with ayurvedic products, you will be living a healthy life free of illnesses and toxins.
Here are a few incredible facts about Ayurveda that will interest you;
- Today, there are different massage oils that are completely ayurvedic and you can use them to revitalize your body and calm your nerves down. Interestingly, ayurvedic massage oils can be categorized into energizing massage oils and sensual massage oils. The natural ingredients that make up these energizing massage oils include rosemary, black pepper, coconut oil, and lemon grass. As for sensual massage oil, the ingredients are ylang oil, rosemary oil, virgin coconut oil, and clove oil.
- Theayurvedic massage oils are designed to penetrate the skin making it younger, strong and flawless. The properties in these massage oils nourish and moisturize the skin. Truth be told, after using ayurvedic massage oil, your skin will feel and look softer, smoother and radiant. As much as these oils are effective in relaxing the muscles and arousing the senses, they also give a lasting sense of freshness. Bipha is one of the best Ayurveda products that are used as a massage oil to relax the body. It is also effective in treating anxiety, relieving stress and curing depression.
- The skin, which is the largest organ of the human body, must be taken care of every single day. Considering that skin is the only organ that protects our internal organs, taking care of it means taking care of all other organs in the body. That being said, a great majority of people are struggling with skin care products one after another. A desperate move that leads to complicated skin problems. To avoid this, it is only wise to invest in natural skin products like Ayurveda.
- In the market today, there are wide varieties of Ayurveda skin care products that are known to treat most common skin problems like acne, dark circles, pigmentation and black heads.
- Ayurveda products for the skin also come as bathing bars. With Ayurveda bathing bars you will have a rich herbal lather, which after use will cleanse your skin, relax your tense muscle and leave you rejuvenated. At the end of the day, the products will undoubtedly enhance your complexion as well as improve your overall health status.
by | Jan 19, 2016 | Fashion |
Sherri Hill’s designs are a favorite at Prom season, since her collection includes trendy options from fun and flirty cocktail dresses to classic ball gowns, and everything in between. Popular celebrities, such as Bella Thorne and Laura Marano have modeled and worn her designs for events or to preview her prom line. Now it’s your chance to wear prom gowns and look like a celebrity or find a classically elegant gown. The choice is yours.
Image by Luvudress via Flickr
Popular Sherri Hill Prom Dresses for 2016
Have you started shopping for your prom dress yet? While it’s still early, Sherri Hill prom dress designs for 2016 are already available online so you can peruse her extensive selection of colorful designs. These are some of our favorites that are classically elegant and sexy and should be tasteful enough to meet most dress codes.
- Sherri Hill Floral Print Ball Gown (#32259) – If you want to feel like a princess or a celebrity, consider wearing this stunning floral print ball gown in pink with a bright green satin bow and ivory flowers. A feminine bateau neckline and cap sleeves complete the look. You can find this dress in other colors and many other prom dresses at www.promdressshop.com.
- Sherri Hill Beaded Halter Top Dress (#50129) – Actress Bella Thorne wore both this dress and the previous one to highlight the prom line. Wouldn’t you like to look like that as well? This particular two-piece gown features a lace and beaded crop top and a slim jersey skirt that will make you look elegant at this year’s prom.
- Strapless A Line Sherri Hill Short Dress (#50230) – Do you want a fun and flirty prom dress that shows off your lean legs as you work it on the dance floor? If so, consider this fit-and-flare dress that Laura Marano recently modeled for Sherri Hill. This dress features a black fitted bodice and a flared white satin skirt decorated with bows. It comes in color combinations such as black and fuchsia or black and white.
- Sherri Hill Short Sleeved Dress (#32047) – Part of this year’s new line, this bandage-style cocktail dress shows of an ideal hourglass figure. The high neckline is decorated with rhinestone flowers. This figure-hugging dress comes in a radiant red and a basic black option.
- Sherri Hill Long Jersey Dress (#50286) – Do want a classically sexy prom dress? Try this jersey gown, which features a slim skirt, a square scoop neckline, and cap sleeves. The highlight of this prom dress is the detailed lace cut-outs on the back of the dress. It’s sexy and only comes in vibrant shades like Magenta, Royal Blue, or Red.
- Sexy Long Sherri Hill Dress (#50195) – This new and modern prom dress shows off all your best curves with a low V-neck in a mermaid style that flares out. What makes this dress unique are the ruffles along the back which slim your figure even more, and the sexy back cut-outs on the gown.
These are some of our favorite Sherri Hill prom dresses, but she’s designed hundreds of dresses so we’re sure you’ll find one that that looks ravishing on you.
by | Jan 18, 2016 | From the Heart, Inspirations |
This is an open letter to the Retail Industry
of the United States!
Today we, as Americans, honor the life and remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a solemn day because Dr. King lived his life to fight the oppression and the racism that plagued America during the 1950s and 1960s. He gave speeches, lead marches and even went to prison in an effort to break this curse that had a stronghold on the American culture from the beginning of slavery. He had a dream where people of all colors and backgrounds would come together and live in peace and harmony. Unfortunately, King’s life ended prematurely by an assassin’s bullet in April 1968 while he was in Memphis, fighting for the rights of striking sanitation workers.
Room 306: The room where Martin Luther King stayed and the balcony where he was assassinated.
Today is not a day when you, as the retailers of America, need to have specials deals and sales in your stores. It is not a day for a “Holiday Sale!” You do not need to mail fliers that are labeled as “Martin Luther King Day Specials.” You do not need to send emails with “Martin Luther King Day Coupons.” I don’t need another excuse to save 50 percent on that winter coat that you could not sale over Christmas, or during the New Year’s clearance sale.
With the racism and oppression that is so deeply rooted in American culture, it is a mockery to King’s Dream and his fight to encourage people to head to the mall to find the latest deals. We, as Americans, do not need to be shopping. We need to come together to break these strongholds and find a way where Dr. King’s Dream is no longer a dream, but a reality.
We need to be going to Libraries, Museums or other Cultural Institutions where King celebrations are being held. if people of all colors and backgrounds could sit down and find the thread that binds us together as Americans. It is a day to come together in peace and not finding the pair of shoes at a rock-bottom price.
The future of America is dependent on working and living together as one America, not how much we can save on flannel bed sheets.
Hey Retailers, save the specials and sales for another day. What about Groundhog’s Day? How about that day?
If the Groundhog says we are having six more weeks of winter, put the winter coats on sale. If the Groundhog says spring is on the way, the put the garden supplies on sale.
But not today! Not Martin Luther King Day! His life and his legacy is much too important to be used with a clearance event at your store.
by | Jan 18, 2016 | From the Heart |
“This is not a black holiday; it is a people’s holiday,”
Coretta Scott King after President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law on Nov. 2, 1983.
Today we, as Americans, honor the life and remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a solemn day because Dr. King lived his life to fight the oppression and the racism that plagued America during the 1950s and 1960s. He gave speeches, lead marches and even went to prison in an effort to break this curse that had a stronghold on the American culture from the beginning of slavery. He had a dream where people of all colors and backgrounds would come together and live in peace and harmony. Unfortunately, King’s life ended prematurely by an assassin’s bullet in April 1968 while he was in Memphis, fighting for the rights of striking sanitation workers.
JT standing in front of The Lorraine Motel, where Martin Luther King was assassinated.
With the racism and oppression that is so deeply rooted in American culture, we need to come together to break these strongholds and find a way where Dr. King’s Dream is no longer a dream, but a reality. Today, hopefully all Americans are reflecting on the Dr. King’s fight and struggles to make America a country that was described in the Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal, regardless of their skin color. We all have a part to play in this together. Racism is not a black problem or a white problem. It is a spirit problem that needs to be broken; and it will take prayer, intercession and effort from everyone.
We need to sit down with people of all colors and backgrounds and find the thread that binds us together as Americans. We all bleed red. We often look at reasons why we cannot get along or look at our differences to keep us a part. But, I know that if we sit down and took the time to communicate, we could find at least one or two things that we have in common. It could be something as simple as sports.
Many Americans, no matter their background, have a passion for a specific sport and claim a favorite team. I challenge you to sit down with someone who does not look like you and see if you can find that common thread. It may be that you have the same favorite team. The both of you might been life-long fans of the Pittsburg Steelers. Or, it might be that you dislike the same team. You might have a strong distaste for the New England Patriots. There is nothing like bonding a friendship over your passion for football: talking about your favorite players, last year’s draft picks, last week’s game, or talking about how much you despise the team who won the last year’s Super Bowl.
Give it a chance. We are not much different if we take the time to find the similarities. So often, we only look at the surface. But if we take the time and dig a little deeper, you will find that bond that can bring you together to a lasting and enduring friendship. And then Dr. King’s Dream will be come lasting reality.
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