tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89277533591398071022024-03-14T00:31:41.545-07:00Modern MomFor moms who want to stay up to date on the latest trends for mom and baby!Modern MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757022458486200655noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927753359139807102.post-33220802862481245022010-04-16T05:56:00.000-07:002010-04-16T05:56:18.959-07:00529.Kids.Consign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hnBDdDUsiCM/S8heDzjaKvI/AAAAAAAAAoE/6aAIpSGSP-c/s1600/ViewLogo.aspx.jpeg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hnBDdDUsiCM/S8heDzjaKvI/AAAAAAAAAoE/6aAIpSGSP-c/s320/ViewLogo.aspx.jpeg.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Incase you thought I fell off the face of the earth..I decided that I should explain my whereabouts! I have started a small business with a friend of mine!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I promise not to abandon my blog...I still plan to share all of my "modern mom" tips, and good finds with ya!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The business that we started actually has moms in mind(shocking, I know)!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">529.Kids.Consign, is an online children's consignment boutique. The idea behind it is; save on your children's clothing and accessories now, and be able to contribute to their future.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A 529 is a college savings plan. So whether you are consigning with us, or buying from us, you will be able to save money(a foreign concept for me)!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, Modern Mom fans, I would love it if you would spread the word to your "mom friends", about 529.Kids.Consign.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check us out at www.529kidsconsign.com</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks for your support, and have no fear...I will be back with more great tips and fab finds very soon!</span>Modern MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757022458486200655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927753359139807102.post-85968474621793653262010-03-30T08:29:00.000-07:002010-03-30T08:29:10.763-07:00No Smudge No Budge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you are like me, and can not stand the sight of your eyeliner smeared under your eyes, by the end of the day, then this one is for you.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ever since I gave birth to Ethan, I have stopped wearing eyeliner on my bottom lids.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I wonder sometimes why I look half dead, and then I realize I am not wearing eyeliner. I just do not have time to keep checking my make-up in the mirror, and I refuse to look like a raccoon all day long! Well, I am sick of looking the way I do.. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I was at my hair salon the other day, complaining to my stylist Barry about my eyeliner issues. I told him that I stopped wearing eye liner on my bottom lid, and my reasoning. </div><div style="text-align: left;">That is when he told me about an eyeliner by MAC that is water-proof and does not run all over the place!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Skeptical, I went to Nordstrom and tried some on, wore it through dinner, and was amazed that when I got home it was still where it was supposed to be! </div><div style="text-align: left;">So, of course I ran out and bought it the next day! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil</i></b> is amazing! It's easy to apply and does not smudge! </div><div style="text-align: left;">I suggest you try it! It's only $14.50.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Calvin Klein is using this technique on neutral colored dresses while Proenza Schouler is amazing the fashion world with it's bright neon toned creations.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Outnet.Com is an exclusive designer online outlet, where everyone is invited to shop! The site is a spin off of the award-winning designer fashion site Net-A-Porter.Com.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This fabulous site is devoted to selling deeply discounted designer womenswear, shoes and accessories! From Christian Louboutin to Diane Von Furstenberg to Vince, you can find amazing deals. They feature a section called "Dress Me" where you choose from;</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jet-Set Go, Got a date?, The Perfect You, and they will help narrow down your options, and tailor your shopping experience to what your needs are! You can also shop by size and color. This site is VERY easy to shop...scary easy!! ENJOY!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Check it out ASAP!! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">www.theoutnet.com</span>Modern MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757022458486200655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927753359139807102.post-55438718043727573282010-03-23T10:47:00.000-07:002010-03-23T10:47:54.351-07:00The power of Oxy!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hnBDdDUsiCM/S6j-Li0lrpI/AAAAAAAAAm0/tybG5VR3o4A/s1600-h/75703751693_450x450_a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hnBDdDUsiCM/S6j-Li0lrpI/AAAAAAAAAm0/tybG5VR3o4A/s320/75703751693_450x450_a.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the risk of sounding like an infomercial...I have to share this story and the amazing power of Oxy Clean!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband and I took Ethan with us to happy hour on Saturday. It was a beautiful evening so, naturally I dressed him in a new spring outfit. We each had a glass of vino and then saw that all of our friends were in the park, across the street, with the kiddos and wine! We decided to head over, however, I was a little hesitant, due to the "new spring outfit". Let me explain this outfit- Ethan had on a BRAND NEW pink argyle polo shirt, with BRAND NEW white sneakers!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All was going well, as I tried really hard to keep Ethan out of the mud/dirt. A few glasses of wine in, I lost track of him for a second, and realized he was trying to get himself a cup of what he thought was "wadu"(Ethan's version of water)! Much to our surprise, the cup that he reached for and proceeded to dump on himself was full of RED WINE!!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, if you know me, you can guess my reaction!! I FREAKED!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All I could think of was "the poor pink polo"!! The wine had spilled all down the front of him and of course onto his new sneaks too!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My good friend tried to calm me down by telling me that "oxy clean will get it out"!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From a prior episode with red wine (those of you at my wedding know what I am referring to) I thought that the polo was toast!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took my friends advice and followed her back to her house, where we sprayed a good amount of Oxy Clean on the polo and then washed it immediately.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Guess what...IT WORKED!! There was not a trace of red wine on the pink polo!!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was such a skeptic, and now I am a believer! That stuff really works!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So Moms, if you do not have a stain remover that you can trust...trust me and go get some Oxy Clean!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh BTW- the sneakers are ok too...thanks to my Clorox Wipes!!</span>Modern MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757022458486200655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927753359139807102.post-65480228952459362742010-03-22T12:21:00.000-07:002010-03-22T12:23:18.511-07:00Beauty Regimen Help!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This topic is a request from a friend/ old co-worker of mine! I think it's actually good timing to discuss a beauty regimen, as the weather is changing and so is our skin! Here are the steps that I typically follow and some products that I believe in!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Moisturize</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have found that you do not need to spend a lot on a cleanser. Just find one that works with your skin type, and stick with it! AVOID bar soap! Choose a creamy cleanser if you have dry skin and a clear one if you have oily skin. Just use a dime size amount and ALWAYS use lukewarm water! If you have really dry skin, try using a cold cream, that you just wipe off, without water. Do not over wash your face. Experts say once a day is fine.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A lot of women forget this step in their weekly routines. Men exfoliate everyday when they shave, which explains why my husband's skin looks so good!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I say exfoliate 3 times a week with a gentle scrub that uses tiny grains (large grains can tear your skin). Scrubs will manually remove dead skin cells, that cause your skin to look dull. Make sure you moisturize immediately following the use of a scrub. The scrub below is called "daily" however I found "daily" to be too much for my skin, so I use it 3 times a week.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This mild yet effective toner for all skin types helps refine surface texture while providing the ideal preparation for classic Ultra Facial Moisturizer. Made with effective emollients squalane, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil and vitamin E, this nonalcoholic toning formula gently removes surface debris and remaining residue while hydrating and comforting skin.</span></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Moisturize</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is the most important (well besides #4) step in your routine. Moisturizing locks in the moisture in your skin. Even if you have oily skin, you should still moisturize. If your skin feels tight, as mine often does, then your skin is literally begging for more moisture.</span><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When choosing a moisturizer, the perfect one will fit three requirements: It smells best, feels best and goes on without feeling greasy. A quality moisturizer should never irritate or burn skin.</span></i><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hnBDdDUsiCM/S6fBeOaeMiI/AAAAAAAAAmk/t6RpFbgH_Vs/s1600-h/_5343184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hnBDdDUsiCM/S6fBeOaeMiI/AAAAAAAAAmk/t6RpFbgH_Vs/s200/_5343184.jpg" width="130" /></a><i>I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">nspired by the original, beloved Ultra Facial Moisturizer, this 24-hour, light-textured daily hydrator leaves skin comfortable and visibly well-balanced. The unique combination of ingredients helps reduce moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air. With continuous water replenishment throughout the day, skin is smooth, healthy-looking and 'moisture-even.'</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The skin around our eyes is so thin, that it is prone to wrinkles and fine lines. Squinting is one of the worst things for our eyes. Best thing to do for our eyes is wear a pair of good, protective sunglasses when we are in the sun. When shopping for an eye cream, look for creams with one of these three ingredients: retinoids which will stimulate cell growth, peptides which will boost collagen production and antioxidants, which will fix free radical damage caused by sun and other environmental factors.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This step is one that I did not find important until well into my twenties! Now, I do not leave the house without a layer of sunscreen on my face.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The #1 cause of wrinkles is sun damage. It's so important to use sunscreen everyday, even during the winter and on cloudy days. A good trick is to purchase two moisturizers: One for at night and one for during the day with UV protection. Do not use moisturizers with SPF at night, the ingredients are not meant to be used 27/7 and can irritate your skin.</span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This unique facial moisturizer goes beyond moisturizing to provide twice the level of sun protection against aging UVA rays to take your skin to a whole new level of healthy radiance. Its breakthrough formula with exclusive Total Soy Complex, is clinically proven to even skin tone and Active Photobarrier Complex™ to provide superior sun protection.</span></i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you look on the cover of Lucky Magazine this month you will see one of the trends for Spring 2010, a resin(lucite)cuff. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lucite is an acrylic resin that has been used for costume jewelry since the 1940's. It has been on trend now for a couple of years. My husband will be pleased to know that I already have a few from years past...phew one less thing to purchase this season!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This trend is fun to wear day or night. If you are lucky your mother or grandmother saved a few vintage pieces for you, but if not, I found a few that I think are fabulous! As always I have a few different price points to show ya!</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">I swear those amazons could not have had any children yet! I was feeling really good about my post baby bod, until I arrived in SOBE! However, after a few cocktails poolside, I got over it! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">I am back home now and wondering how much more I need to work out to look </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">THAT </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">good! And then I turned on Martha Stewart!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">The fashion segment yesterday featured a product called Yummie Tummie. I was instantly intrigued!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">This fabulous item slims your mid section and camouflages all lumps and bumps! They claim to eliminate approximately 5 pounds! From body suits to panties to simple tanks, Yummie Tummies come in a ton of slimming and sexy colors and prints.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Prices range from about $42 to $100. <i>A little pricey, but we are talking 5 pounds slimmer!! </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These adorable charms by Nashelle are hand made to order, in recycled 14 karat gold and sterling silver with natural gemstones. The company was started by a mom, as always I love supporting mom owned and operated businesses!</span><br />
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Dressing our children in a fashionable way is of course way more fun for us at this point, however, if you are a fashionista, why not get them on board now??!<br />
How we dress our children now, and for years to come, will help lay the foundation for little fashionistas of the future! Now, this goes for little boys as well! I happen to have a little boy, and thought that boys clothes were not going to be as exciting as girls, but I was so wrong!<br />
Shops like H&M and Old Navy are making it possible to fashionably dress both girls and boys, and for a great price!<br />
Check out some of these great looks for Spring from Old Navy!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You can add this trend to your look in a lot of fun ways. If you are hesitant, as always, it is best to add one item to your wardrobe or your look and go from there.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Flesh colored shoes have the advantage of always being in style, because they are so versatile. They are much easier to wear, than a bold red or pink shoe, which makes them very practical. The BEST part about nude shoes is, they ELONGATE your legs! Yes, moms they make our legs look longer! Who doesn't want that?!</span><br />
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Each winter I try to find the best moisturizer for my skin, and each year I come up short.<br />
Never actually happy with what I found.<br />
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I saw an ad for Vaseline Sheer Infusion in one of my fashion mags this past week, and decided to give yet another moisturizer a try.<br />
I was not disappointed! This stuff really works!<br />
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Vaseline Sheer Infusion comes in three different formulas:<br />
Vitamin Burst<br />
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Each formula adds a little something extra to the benefits of this fabulous lotion.<br />
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If you are suffering from "winter skin", I would suggest running out and grabbing some of this stuff!Modern MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757022458486200655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927753359139807102.post-4483110581699355532010-02-10T10:03:00.000-08:002010-02-10T10:04:04.580-08:00Sonia Rykiel for H&M<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I sit here in my house for the 3rd day in a row, looking out at the Blizzard of 2010, I keeping thinking, Spring, Spring, Spring!!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spring fashion will start to hit stores towards the end of the month. I am so excited to check it all out!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Especially, Sonia Rykiel's second collection for H&M, which launches on February 20th in stores worldwide.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This collection follows the success of her lingerie line, and will provide us with bright and bold knitwear! This line will help us with the transition from arctic temps to spring like weather! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These knits are the perfect way to add a pop of color and fun to our "mom" wardrobes, and are pretty functional too!!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The color palette includes, black, yellow, hot pink and baby pink! Stripes, studs and rhinestones add to the glamour of this collection. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Prices will start at $10 for a sparkly bangle to $70 for a hot pink blazer with applique detail on the sleeve.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out this hot collection in stores February 20th! I really hope to be "dug out" of this storm by then, so that I can get to the mall and scoop up some of these fun knits!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking for something special to wear on Valentine's Day, but don't want to spend a lot?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Right after Christmas every year, retailers go from red and green to red and pink! They make sure that store fronts are screaming Valentine's Day. With this, is the idea that you as the consumer will get so in the mood, "so to speak", that you will drop tons of money on candy, lingerie, cards, etc.. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As moms, our focus and our money go to our children...but on Valentine's day it's about our husbands! We can not forget about them! So, if you want to look cute/sexy that night,but do not want to break the bank doing so, do not worry. I have done some retail research and found some affordable options for you! I have found over the years, that you do not need to buy the items specifically marketed as "Valentine's Day" items. Why not look through the clearance racks and think outside of the "red and pink" box?!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clearance price $18.99 orig $38.00</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The contrast bows and buttons make this super </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clearance price- $49.90 orig $75.00</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">the bodice add a flirty touch!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Worn with a little cami, it's both comfortable and practical, while still looking sexy! Here are a few that I found:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clearance price $3.99 orig $9.50</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These come in 6 fun colors and are flirty and fun!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clearance price $5.99 orig $16.00</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">rear! Comes in 4 colors.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have a helpful tip for storing your boots! Once this snow finally comes to an end, and the flowers are in bloom, the boots get shoved a side for the fun spring shoes! Unlike the new spring flowers, your boots will start to slump over in your closet if you do not care for them properly. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yes, you could go out and spend tons of money on boot inserts to keep them upright in your closet, but I have a better idea! Roll up an old magazine and place it inside your boots. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This will prevent them from slouching over, and they will keep their shape all spring/summer long!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, instead of tossing out your next issue of US Weekly, shove it inside your boots!!</span><br />
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After a long weekend full of snow, I am so over winter and have decided to look ahead to spring.<br />
Or at least to spring nail trends. I am getting sick of the dark, vampy hues that quite frankly are matching my mood right now! I need to cheer up and thought what better way, then to check out the hot new spring hues for my nails! So here we go!<br />
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Hot off the Spring 2010 Runway in Paris...Chanel debuted a taupey, mushroom shade that is highly anticipated for spring, called Particuliere (pictured above). It is very much like <i>You don't know Jacques</i> from Opi's France Collection.<br />
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I still love Mint Candy Apple from Essie's Winter Collection.<br />
$8- www.essie.com<br />
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This is a fun color to try, especially on toes! I like Aruba Blue by Essie.<br />
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I like this new one from Essie's Spring 2010 collection, called Tart Deco.<br />
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<i>Coral, Bright Green and Lavender </i><br />
Coral is one of the most popular shades for spring, and one of the easiest ways to add that pop of color that you need! This year, Lavender and green hues are hot too! All of these fun shades can be found in OPI's new collection, that hits stores in February, called Hong Kong.<br />
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Have fun trying these new shades, and as always let me know if you find a good one!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I tried it and LOVED it. I use the Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Shampoo for color treated hair and the 50:50 Balance Hydrating conditioner. It makes my hair so shiny and soft, but not too soft, where it is limp. </span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Infuses shine every day, all day.</span></li>
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When hair is dry, it needs a drink. Give it the hydration it needs, and wants, with a balance of ingredients that infuse moisture while locking in color. 50/50 Balanced Shampoo balances the art of clean with supreme protection. Gentle enough for every day, superior shine is on the way. Smile. This is happy hour…for your hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic;">Arthur Giovanni knew that his company would take flight to bring beauty to the world. After all, he had started as a hairdresser himself before blossoming into a leading hair stylist and a Beverly Hills salon owner. His "On Sunset" salon attracted some of the most influential people in Southern California while his quest to forever create simply beautiful hair led him on journey that would take him beyond Southern California, to the most natural corners of the world searching. His quest led to a partnership with a pioneering physician, and the birth of something truly extraordinary; a new company with newer formulas. By tapping into nature's vast resources, the company that bears his name soon came to represent beauty from the elements as well as beauty from within. It still does. It's quite an extraordinary feat. </span><br />
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Giovanni Cosmetics uses formulas that incorporate vitamins, herbs, minerals, proteins, nutrients and the purest of essential oils. The patented Giovanni PureOrganic Technology™ represents an exquisite blend of exotic organic oils, ripe-harvested from renewable plants at the peak of their freshness. The oils are cold pressed and refrigerated immediately to ensure maximum purity. The result is a change for anyone who chooses to indulge in. </i></span></span><br />
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The elements of earth, wind, fire and water represent a unique combination of certified organic botanicals and incredible style. Shampoos, conditioners, treatments, stylers and finishers.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><b>www.vitacost.com 45% off</b></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">About a year ago, I decided to promote my very talented mother. Cindy Wallace, my mother, specializes in acrylic art on canvas. Her paintings are a happily-ever-after marriage of vibrant colors, bold brush strokes and a vivid imagination, creating whimsical, eye-catching and often thought provoking work. Primarily self-taught, her work is represented in a growing number of American galleries, and has been acquired in corporate and private collections in the United States and abroad.<br />
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</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Her "people" are what make her paintings so unique and personal. For my wedding, my mother, created a masterpiece that was not only on dispay at our cocktail hour, but is and will hang in my home for years to come! After my wedding, a few of my friends loved this idea, and commissioned my mother to paint an original piece that they too would cherish for a lifetime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I guess it took being laid off, and having some time to think, that made me realize I need to promote this very talented lady! This is how My Artistic Impressions came about!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Examples shown are commissioned pieces that hang in homes across the U.S. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. </span><i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Get your day started with the help of a stimulating citrus oil in your shower-</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A few drops of lemon or grapefruit oil will do the trick. You can add drops to your bath water(like anyone has time for a bath), add a few drops to your shower floor (more realistic), or to your sponge/cloth and rub the oils all over you. Breathe in deeply as you lather. The aroma will help wake you up!</span><br />
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"Engerize- 100 Natural Ways to Recharge". I guess she feels I need a little energy boost! What mom doesn't right??!! I got a lot out of the book, and thought I would share a few helpful tips each day this week!<br />
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</span></span></div>Modern MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757022458486200655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927753359139807102.post-46250514952912798732010-01-15T11:31:00.000-08:002010-01-15T11:32:07.090-08:00Fish oil for skin...<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I thought I would stick to skin care this week, cause it's really on my mind!<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was talking to a friend the other day at a play date, we were discussing our terrible "winter skin"!<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I told her about my discovery of Juice Beauty, and she brought up "fish oil".<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">She said that she takes fish oil supplements to help her skin. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <i>Fish oil containing the Omega 3 essential fatty acid EPA is said to help prevent wrinkles and can delay the ageing process of the skin according to recent research published in the Journal of Lipid Research in 2005. Scientists have also found that fish oil containing EPA can limit the damage to the skin caused by overexposure to the sun and helps to reduce the negative effect of UV rays. </i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Essential Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are known to play a critical role in promoting healthy skin. They help to regulate cellular function and maintain elasticity and suppleness in the skin. Consequently, a fatty acid deficiency will show up as skin problems. Most of us do not get enough of the Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet whereas Omega 6 fatty acids are in plentiful supply. Symptoms of Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency include skin problems like eczema, dandruff, dry and flaking skin and poor wound healing.</i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So basically, fish oil slows the process of getting those unsightly, and dreaded wrinkles! It also helps </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">stimulate the enzymes to produce structural proteins needed for the formation and maintenance of collagen and elastin. When you provide those to your skin, it will look much younger and rosier, and who doesn't want that?!</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am going to get some this weekend! I will write back in a few weeks to let you know how it's working!<br />
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<b>The Nature Made brand shown above is on sale now at www.drugstore.com for $11.24 for 180 softgels.</b><br />
</div>Modern MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757022458486200655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927753359139807102.post-4575905897184549932010-01-13T11:28:00.000-08:002010-01-13T15:54:05.244-08:00Juice Beauty<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I don't know about you all, but my skin is a MESS lately. Between the dry air outside and the heat in my house...I am a hot mess!<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I could not seem to moisture my face enough to combat the dryness! As a result, I started to break out, and I was getting blotchy. I am telling you a mess!<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I asked a friend of mine, who is very into taking care of her skin, what skin care products she uses.<br />
</div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She told me about the </span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Juice Beauty</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> line of products, sold at Sephora.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Juice Beauty is an organic skin care line, that uses the purest organic ingredients that our world has to offer, to create products that offer optimum age-defying results.</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>"Juice Beauty... Innovative organic beauty solutions masterminded by a team of women who are passionate about organic and healthy lifestyles and whose organic products are backed by powerful science. Karen (Head Juicer - 25 years pioneering healthy lifestyles companies) and Melissa (Product Juicer - 15 years pioneering organic beauty formulations) are the organic wellness innovators driving Juice Beauty's success. These California women are on a mission to bring pleasurable organic beauty solutions to people worldwide. They believe that a healthy, organic lifestyle not only applies to what we eat but also, what we put on our faces and bodies. That, in fact, it is fun and satisfying to take care of ourselves and the planet. These passions and beliefs are shared by everyone at Juice Beauty, a company full of people committed to providing effective organic solutions for healthy, radiant skin" </i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I started with the <i>Nutrient Moisturizer</i> and I LOVE it!<i> </i>This nutrient-rich organic moisturizer blends certified organic grape juice, vitamin-rich carrot juice and nourishing essential fatty acids to replenish and protect for smooth, healthy skin. It not only feels amazing, but smells fresh and clean.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When I apply the moisturizer in the morning and at night, I feel like I am doing something great for my skin! I am extremely impressed with this product line, and plan to purchase the <i>Smoothing Eye Concentrate</i> VERY SOON!!<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For more information and to check out the whole product line go to : www.juicebeauty.com.<br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I promise you will love it!<br />
</div>Modern MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757022458486200655noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8927753359139807102.post-7100366352450447702010-01-08T08:43:00.000-08:002010-01-08T08:44:02.216-08:00to bang or not to bang??<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's the new year, and it's time for a new look!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am a big fan of bangs! Not only do they cover up my unfortunate frown line...but I just think they look fresh and on trend!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bangs are not the right move for all hair styles but, when done right can really add to your existing do!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are a few different styles of bangs:</span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Straight Bangs- The hair is combed straight down slightly around the brows.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Parted Bangs- Parted either down the middle or off center slightly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Choppy Bangs- Uneven and choppy and add flair to the hairstyle.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Side Swept Bangs- Swept to one side usually in a sleek fashion.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wispy Bangs- Slightly sprinkled lightly over the forehead</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Blunt Bangs- Cut in a blunt manner and come down over the forehead</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wavy Bangs- Curled or waved before being swept over the forehead</span></li>
</ul><div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I suggest talking to your hair stylist before cutting bangs to find out if it is the right look for your facial features! If it is, GO FOR IT!! You can always grow them out if you do not like them. But, if you never try them, you will never know how fabulous they really are!!</span><br />
</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">GOOD LUCK!!</span><br />
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