Friday, December 31, 2010

Thymes Indigenous White Persimmon Aromatic Votive


What a lovely little candle. This one is fruity smelling-lots of pear. The glass is quite pretty. Already saved the Thymes website to my favorites. Perfect gifts!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Give Great Hair

We are in love with the perfect Pureology sets, and the beautiful, well-sized satin gift bags!
In Volumizing and Hydrating, there's something for all the ladies on your list:

Holiday Glamour to Go Hydrate Petites:
Nourish hair during the winter months with top selling Hydrate! Products come in a chic purple satin clutch/cosmetic bag.
- HydrateShampoo (2.0 oz.)
- HydrateHairCondition (2.0 oz.)
- EssentialRepairSplitEndCorrectingTreatment (0.5 oz.)
- Price: $19.00

Holiday Glamour to Go PureVolume Petites:
Plump up holiday stockings with the petite size PureVolume System packaged in a holiday party-ready white satin clutch/cosmetic bag.
- PureVolumeShampoo(2.0 oz.)
- PureVolumeCondition(2.0 oz.)
- PureVolumeThickeningMist(1.0 oz.)
- Price: $19.00

Give a laser to someone you love!

Yes, you can use a laser at home & you don't even have to do air quotes when talking about it, a la Dr. Evil.

Our very brainy young friend, Shannon, used the Tanda to clear up some Senior-year stress before taking her pictures, & we were impressed--& a little jealous. Where was this when we were in high school?!?

Tända – the leader in LED Light Therapy Skin Care – is having AMAZING last-minute deals, sales and rebates. Give the gift of good skin to friends, family or even to yourself! Here is a list of holiday specials:
Special 1: $50.00 Mail-In Manufacturers Rebate on any Tända Prestige Kit!
Purchase a Tända Clear Acne Light Therapy Treatment Kit or a Tända Regenerate Anti-Aging Light Therapy Treatment Kit from any authorized reseller between December 26th, 2010 and January 2nd, 2011 and get $50.00 off by mailing in this rebate form!

Special 2: Stock Up on Your Favorite Tända Topicals at 20% Off!
Purchase any Tända Clear Pre-Treatment Gel or Tända Regenerate Pre-Treatment Gel between December 26th, 2010 and January 2nd, 2011 and receive 20% off! (Limit of 4 of each Gel per person)
Special #3: Share The Secret of Clear Luminous Skin for 50% Off!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Winter Hair Tips

Tips and looks to brighten the holiday seasonfrom Amanda Jenkins, Master Stylist at ARROJO NYC:
For long hair:
· Wear the hair up and classy, such as tying it hair back in a low knot. This is very sexy and sophisticated, as long as the knot is tied low—it should not be high.
· Add styling gel to wet hair and diffuse it, letting the hair fall in loose waves over your shoulders for a more romantic look.
For short hair:
· Add drama by creating a deep side part, keeping in mind to not let you bangs fall in your face.
· Scarf it. Festive scarves worn 70's style is fashionable and adorable.
· Using a curling iron, set hair for a look reminiscent of “Dynasty”.
And since a change in season always means changes for our hair, Amanda has some tips on keeping hair healthy and vibrant all winter long:
· Be sure to deep condition at least once a week to repair hair that can get dried out from the cold weather and indoor heat.
· Brighten up the winter season by taking your color a shade darker or brighter.

Stress-free skin tips

Dr. Kenneth Beer, a cosmetic dermatologist from West Palm Beach and founder of Cosmetic Bootcamp, has a few tips to avoid holiday stresses taking a toll on your skin. If you follow his lead, you will look luminous for the season!
  • Antioxidant-rich fruits, like raspberries, blueberries and strawberries, can help heal and smooth dehydrated skin.
  • Revitalize your skin with Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids! These hydrators help repair damaged cells, making the skin more resilient.
  • Use a mild cleanser, like Scientific’s pH Balancing Cleanser, to avoid irritation during the winter months. Hydrate your skin with Scientific’s Intensive Repair Serum, to leave your skin soft and smooth.
  • Pop in for a Salicylic or Glycolic Peel for a fresh, even complexion
  • Stop by www.scientificskin.com for your holiday gifts. Buy any product and receive a free Brightening Serum to brighten your holidays!

Perfect Hair for the Holidays


MODERN TAKE ON CHIGNON CHIC
The inspiration for this glamorous updo created by celebrity stylist Creighton Bowman of Exclusive Artists Management begins with Grace Kelly elegance. The up-to-the-minute twist: giving the classic chignon a beachy, textured finish.

Instructions from Creighton Bowman:
CREATE:
« First, I prepped hair with René Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo for extra volume.
« Next, I created three sections, lifted and pinned top two sections of hair at top of head and pulled lower section back into a ponytail. The ponytail is secured above the nape of the neck with an elastic band.
« Then I unpinned top sections and lightly back-combed hair, one section at a time, starting with the section at the back of the head.
« After wrapping ends of back section around the ponytail, I sprayed the ponytail with René Furterer new Vegetal Finishing Spray.
« I continued winding ends of back section around the ponytail, blending the two to create a full chignon.
« Next, I unpinned the front section. After lightly back-combing the section, I brushed it back, working ends into a chignon and pinning securely.
FINISH:
« To smooth flyaways, I applied René Furterer new Modeling Paste to palms of hands and ran palms lightly over hair.
« For long-lasting natural hold, I misted hair with René Furterer new Vegetal Finishing Spray.

For the foodie


Georgetown Cupcakes ships overnight!
Send some Chocolate Peppermint or Eggnog cupcakes & make someone's day.