Oh hello! It is sneak peek time!!! I have spent the last two months creating a new product which will release later in July. It is a product that I am proud of and very excited about. In fact, I cannot wait for you to see the entire finished product!!
So until the official release, I am going to give you weekly tease-peeks.
This week's peek is called ......... Oops, I cannot tell you the name yet.
Folica.com launched it's new website. The design is much easier to navigate, it gives shoppers the chance to see reviews before they purchase, create a review after they've purchased, and provides hair styling tips. The site is much more than just a flat iron store, you can head there to read see photos of other women celebrating their hair!
Right now just in time for the launch Folica.com is having a sales and providing discounts for you!
The BEST offer?!? 10% off any product in their 10 top list.
I'm the girl by the pool with the huge sunglasses, killer caribbean like tan (if I must say so myself), and a bag full of hair products next to my lounger! If you need a spray, lotion, or gel I have you covered. I protect my skin and my hair at all times when I'm lounging by the pool, it might look like all fun and games but I'm serious about protecting myself. Skin cancer is not just for white folks and damaged hair is never a good look.
Here are a few of my favorite hair items to keep on hand:
Redken Color Extend Sun - Even though my hair isn't exactly color treated, I love the fact that this product contains Mango Oil to help moisturize my hair.
Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Beachcomber Leave-in - I spritz this on when I'm planning on hitting the water again in a while. It adds moisture to my hair and it feels renewed after using just a little bit. You know how you're hair can feel dry after getting out of the water, even after rinsing? Well this is the solution to that problem.
Biolage Thermal-Active Repair Cream - Even though this is a thermal product, meaning it's mean to be used with heat tools what's hotter than the sun? This product gets a spot in my bag because it features Cera Heat Technology which is a restorative blend of ceramide and natural oils. I save this product to use once I'm done with the pool and I'm just going to be laying out because it does provide a light hold.
I am still scrapping away on the Vegas/Grand Canyon trip. I am not sure if I am even halfway finished yet. I did order close to 300 photos for the digital photos. What was I thinking???? Oh yes, that my memory is failing and my scrapbooks will capture my memories for me.
I only had enough photos of the New York, New York casino to justify a single page layout. Fortunately MFK reminded me that I had this map and I WOULD want to scrap the map. Great idea Kathy! Plus it gave me a matching page.
I used Destinations cartridge for the Statue of Liberty cut on the NY, NY page. I am soooo please that I purchased that cartridge. It has a lot of useful cuts.
The Welcome to Las Vegas cut is from SCRAP YOUR TRIP, one of my favorite online scrap stores. Julie always has the best custom made die cuts and the best papers for any travel of special interest.
Don't forget to leave a comment under the previous post if you are interested in being in the drawing for a $25 Custom Crops Gift Voucher! The drawing will be held on Thursday!
While I don't usually tune into anything on BET, I always like to see what the stars looked like at any awards show and this was no different. Monica's short do was on point thanks to Motion’s Celebrity Hairstylist, Ursula Stephen.
Step 1: Relax the sides and back of hair with Motions Silkening Shine Relaxer System to give hair the foundation for great style. This is the first at-home relaxer kit that reduces breakage by up to 85% and moisturizes in each step.
Step 2: Then, wash and mold hair with Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion – it holds hair in place and keeps curls looking fresh! Step 3: Curl small sections of hair with a small flat iron while randomly curling pieces in the OPPOSITE direction of the rest of the hair, allowing hair to “stand up.” This showcases the shape of the cut and creates beautiful texture. Step 4: Add shine to hair by massaging a dollop of Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade in hands and rubbing through hair. The Pomade provides hold while shaping hair to create beautiful curls! Step 5: Finally, to keep hair in place all day - finish the look with Motions Light Hold Working Spritz.
& yes! Motions got a makeover! Check out the new packaging below.
Hey Ladies! Guess what? 5 of my hair tips for this summer were featured on Madame Noire!Do me a favor, head over and check them out! Leave a comment if you are so inclinded, Thanks!
More about Madame Noire: Madame Noire is a passionate, cutting-edge web publication geared towards African-American women. The publication's mission is to unite black women at various stages of their lives, around a common aspiration for better, more fulfilling lifestyles.
This map of Buena Park's Japanese Village & Deer Park appears on a number of websites, but I did at least clean it up a bit in Photoshop. This tourist attraction had a fairly short life, opening in 1967 and closing in 1974. It was north of Knott's Berry Farm, near the intersection of Manchester and Stanton Ave. . The Brea Museum & Heritage Center, 495 S. Brea Blvd, will host an exhibit July 3 to Sept. 18 on early U.S. aviation history – with an emphasis on Southern California. The exhibit includes historical photos and documents and a walk-in diorama booth featuring the famous Jan. 1910 Air Meet at Rancho Dominguez Field. The Museum is open on Saturdays, 10am to 3pm. . Rob Richardson will discuss and sign his new book, Railroads and Depots of Orange County, at the Old Orange County Courthouseon July 1, from noon to 1pm.
When my husband died he was in his mid fifties and I was in my early thirties. At that time I thought that the age of fifty something was unfathomably old. Naturally my perspective on the matter has changed greatly. At least, when he died, I could say that he had lived a rich and full life. Strangely knowing that he had five decades to live up to his potential, including having two marriages, five children, a successful business and a multitude of friends, made his death less traumatic.
But how does anyone deal with the death of a young adult. There is no way to put an ameliorating layer of "he lived a full life" on the comprehension of death. The death of the young is so very sad because it is also the death of potential. Who would this young man have become if he had lived out his life? What would he have brought to the world?
In this particular situation there are even more questions about how a strapping young man of 20 could disappear on his way home from a friend's house in Bel Air a mile away from his home in Brentwood. How the police and coroner could mistake the identity of a hit and run victim for two days after the family had filed a missing persons report, searched the neighborhoods and trails of western Bel Air by foot, hired a private investigator and searched by bloodhound and helicopter.
A rather amazing thing came out of the senselessness of this situation. Through the use of Facebook and Twitter, the news of his disappearance spread quickly and many more people than just the immediate family and friends could be on the lookout for him. Unfortunately, by then it was too late but it was an important reminder of how technology can help in times of crisis.
Jamie O'Connell, had your grandfather lived to have seen the fine young man that you became, he would have been very proud. Jamie O'Connell, R.I.P.
When my husband died he was in his mid fifties and I was in my early thirties. At that time I thought that the age of fifty something was unfathomably old. Naturally my perspective on the matter has changed greatly. At least, when he died, I could say that he had lived a rich and full life. Strangely knowing that he had five decades to live up to his potential, including having two marriages, five children, a successful business and a multitude of friends, made his death less traumatic.
But how does anyone deal with the death of a young adult. There is no way to put an ameliorating layer of "he lived a full life" on the comprehension of death. The death of the young is so very sad because it is also the death of potential. Who would this young man have become if he had lived out his life? What would he have brought to the world?
In this particular situation there are even more questions about how a strapping young man of 20 could disappear on his way home from a friend's house in Bel Air a mile away from his home in Brentwood. How the police and coroner could mistake the identity of a hit and run victim for two days after the family had filed a missing persons report, searched the neighborhoods and trails of western Bel Air by foot, hired a private investigator and searched by bloodhound and helicopter.
A rather amazing thing came out of the senselessness of this situation. Through the use of Facebook and Twitter, the news of his disappearance spread quickly and many more people than just the immediate family and friends could be on the lookout for him. Unfortunately, by then it was too late but it was an important reminder of how technology can help in times of crisis.
Jamie O'Connell, had your grandfather lived to have seen the fine young man that you became, he would have been very proud. Jamie O'Connell, R.I.P.
Every year Sephora and The Skin Cancer Foundation rounds up the best sun protections products availabe to create the Sephora Sun Safety Kit. For just $25.00 the Sephora Sun Safety Kit has got you covered and 100% of the net profits will benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation.
Why I love it: As a brown girl finding a sunblock that doesn't make me look like I'm radioactive is a hard feat. Either I have a radioactive purple tint or I look like a stand in for HBO's True Blood. All the sun safety products, including eye cream and lip balm, and self tanner come in an adorable pink clutch too!
Keep Reading to find out what brands are included: Sephora’s 2010 Sun Safety Kit includes:
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer SPF15 & Dermaxyl™ (0.25 oz) - This anti-aging primer contains SPF15 to guard against UVA/UVB rays while prepping skin for perfect foundation application.
DDF Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew™ UV Moisturizer SPF 15 (0.23 oz) – This fragrance-free lotion absorbs quickly and replenishes moisture while providing full UVA/UVB protection.
Kate Somerville Protect SPF 55 Serum Sunscreen (0.16 oz) – A breakthrough serum-based sunscreen that offers broad spectrum SPF 55 protection without a chalky white residue.
Murad Essential-C Eye Cream SPF 15 (0.14 oz) – A patented formulation designed to correct, protect and hydrate with powerful Vitamin C and UVA/UVB protection.
Bliss Best of Skintentions Daily Moisturizer (0.34 oz) – A weightless daily moisturizer that has it all: UVA/UVB protection, vitamins, minerals and omegas. It defends against free radical damage, and contains illumination phytonutrients to even skin tone.
PeterThomasRoth Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense Lotion with SPF 30 (0.25 oz) – This ultra-light lotion offers maximum hydration and utilizes Parsol® 1789 for protection from UVA rays.
Ole Henriksen Herbal Day Crème SPF 15 (0.25 oz) - Ideal for sensitive skin, this day crème shields skin with SPF 15 while harnessing the power of herbal ingredients to soothe, hydrate and repair.
Cover FX BritePrep FX Brightening Foundation Primer& Photo Aging Defense SPF50 (0.16 oz) – This “anti-UV” makeup primer creates the ideal surface for makeup while fighting the effects of the sun both before and after exposure with SPF 50 and skin illuminators.
Bare Escentuals Summer Bisque SPF 20 (0.02 oz) – A touch of color and skin protecting SPF 20 help this multi-tasking face product conceal and enhance skin while protecting from the sun’s rays.
Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion N SPF 60 PA+++ (0.23 oz) – This highly nourishing, anti-aging sunscreen defends against UVA/UVB rays with one of the highest levels of SPF available.
Jack Black Lip Balm Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 with Lemon and Chamomile (0.10 oz) – Lips are even more vulnerable to the sun than the face and body so keep this hydrating balm handy to keep them looking and feeling luscious.
Clarins Delectable Self Tanning Mousse SPF 15 (0.27 oz) – This light, creamy, non-tinted self tanning mousse is the only way to guarantee a safe sun-kissed look.
UVSUNSENSE Bracelet – Never question if you’re protected again! This bracelet monitors the sun’s UVA/UVB rays and indicates when it’s time to reapply sunscreen or head for the shade.
While at the Pantene Pro-V breakfast the conditioner stories just kept pouring out. Like most of you, the women at the breakfast confessed that we love to leave our conditioner on long. The directions say let sit 5-10 minutes? We leave it on for at least 30 minutes with heat and sometimes even overnight, with the idea that if 5-10 minutes is good well 1 hour plus heat is even better.Well guess what ladies? Pantene Scientist Jeni Thomas says it's not true. If the conditioner is not formulated to be heat-activated then adding heat is just a waste of time and enegry. Another big mistake? Using too much conditioner. The directions say a dime sized amount? We take fists full and glop it on our hair. Guess what? We are wasting product. Celebrity stylist and Pantene user, Tippi Shorter says we only need enough conditioner to coat our strands and a dollar coin sized amount should do the trick, because remember you don't need to condition your scalp, in fact Tippi warns against it.
Product tip: The newest Pantene products are specifically tailored to different hair types. Just because you are a black woman doesn't mean Relaxed & Naturals is for you! Keep your eyes peeled for more posts on more Pantene News.
The current issue of Italian Vogue looks at how the fashion industry has moved past the rail thin negative size models to the lack of black models in the industry.
In a move that is causing the industry to take a deep look at itself the July issue of Italian Vogue features only black models shot by fashion photographer Steven Meisel. Mr. Meisel is also the photographer behind Madonna’s infamous 1992 book, “Sex”.
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Forgetting about the World (snore) Cup action in South Africa Heather Clawson over at Habitually Chic blogged last week about this new book Polo: The Nomadic Tribe and last weekends Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic starring Prince Harry and polo superstar and face of Ralph Lauren Black, Nacho Figueras.
But no matter how the fans dress, the game is still the most elegant professional sport out there even if the life is nomadic....and it is. And it's not all champagne and caviar because you don't get to be a top American polo player like this talented horseman and to play on the team that won the Triple Crown of Polo without years of hard work and training. Yes, the Argentine players like Nacho add the sexiness and excitement, but the American players like Julio add the goals.
Forgetting about the World (snore) Cup action in South Africa Heather Clawson over at Habitually Chic blogged last week about this new book Polo: The Nomadic Tribe and last weekends Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic starring Prince Harry and polo superstar and face of Ralph Lauren Black, Nacho Figueras.
But no matter how the fans dress, the game is still the most elegant professional sport out there even if the life is nomadic....and it is. And it's not all champagne and caviar because you don't get to be a top American polo player like this talented horseman and to play on the team that won the Triple Crown of Polo without years of hard work and training. Yes, the Argentine players like Nacho add the sexiness and excitement, but the American players like Julio add the goals.
Hello and happy Monday. Welcome to my Tea and Sweet Shoppe! This week's challenge cut at BBTB2 is the Genie Lamp from the Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge. I ALMOST went with a cute oasis scene on my card but then I decided to take the road less traveled and add my lamp to a line of assorted teapots.
I have to tell you that I do not think I have ever used this many cartridges on a single card. I used Paper Doll Dress Up, Just Because Cards, Sweet Treats, Tie the Knot, George, A Child's Year, Dreams Come True, Once Upon A Princess, and Cindy Loo. Each of the teapots is from a different cartridge, as are the cakes.
I like the store window effect I created by welding two shapes from George in Design Studio and then adding layers. And of course I had to add pearls and gems to my sweets and shelving. I used copic markers and my Ranger white gel pen to embellish the teapots, cups, and sweets.
I kept trying to find a way to add large flowers and ribbon, but the additions distracted from my main store window effect so I did not use them. Instead, I finished the card by adding a swiss dot cardstock mat inside the card and cutting a "sweet" phrase with the Cindy Loo font.
I believe I mentioned a BBTB2 BLOG HOP!! Yes it is our blog hop week. I have some sweetblog candy up for grabs - just leave a message below and you will be in the drawing for a CUSTOM CROPS GIFT VOUCHER!!! That's right! Free shopping!!
After you leave your comment below and become a follower if you'd like, you should hope on over to the blog of the VERY TALENTED THERESA! I cannot wait to see what Theresa made this week; she is such an amazing artist- quickly - go!!
This is blog hop week at BBTB2 and we have been asked to hold our posts until 8:00 AM Mountain Time Monday morning. My BBTB2 post, complete with some sweet blog candy details will go live at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Monday morning. See you then.
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