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Banish Winter "Itchy Face"

ahava-mask.gifThere’s not much I hate more than having super dry, tight, itchy winter skin. It drives me nuts and makes me seriously cranky. Which is why I was pumped to try Ahava’s Intensive Hydration Mask. The mask goes on like a kind of thick lotion pudding, and immediately it feels like your skin is taking a gulp of air! You can either leave it on for 15 minutes, then lightly towel it off, or–like I did–leave it on overnight for some seriously hydrated and radiant skin. Thank heavens I found this, otherwise I would have been in for a seriously uncomfortable winter! Read the rest of this entry »

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Get The Skinny on Beauty Deals!

Who doesn’t love a beauty bargain? I know I do!! You’ll definitely want to check out the brand new website The Skinny–they’re going to be offering name-brand skincare at sample sale prices (up to 75% off). Happy shopping!

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Ballet Meets Boxing at Aerospace NYC

aerobarre.gifOne of the best parts of my job is getting to try new workouts. I’m not especially coordinated, or graceful, or even strong for that matter, but I love to exercise - especially when it’s something I’ve never tried before! I’ve been to a few classes that definitely fall into the category of “I’ve never tried this before, and I have no idea what I’m doing,” but in the end I always have a great time and feel satisfied knowing I could make it through. Recently, however I attended a class where I had no idea what I was doing, and really wasn’t sure I would make it through! The AerobarreA class at Aerospace NYC is SERIOUS! The class is taught by Leila, a former ballerina who developed this fusion of boxing and ballet to give all us clumsy folk the long, sculpted look of a ballerina. But holy cow, it was hard! Leila had us leaping, bounding, and pointing our toes nonstop between reps of superfast boxing style punches with 2 lb hand weights. After the class I felt stronger, taller and leaner, but tired! Literally, the next day I was praying my phone at work wouldn’t ring because it hurt just to lift it off the receiver. Now that the soreness has worn off, I’m sort of itching to give it another go. It was actually an amazing workout, and I feel stronger, but not at all bulkier, which is the mark of a good class in my opinion! Read the rest of this entry »

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Beauty Review: Dove Nutrium Moisture Body Wash

Tagline:Cares for surface skin ten layers deepPromise:Restores skins natural moisture while cleansing with body washProduct Profile in Short: Repairs and maintains skins protective layer during cleansing Unlike moisturizers in other body washes, Dove Body Wash with NutriumMoisture penetrates surface skin deep down to replenish and nourish Clinically proven to significantly reduce dryness

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How to use Natural Health Remedies to help Sleep Problems

The need for sleep varies from person to person. Some people seem to have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep while others can drop off to sleep quite easily and do not wake for 7 hours. It is a great feeling to be able to sleep soundly for 7 or 8 hours then wake up naturally and bound out of bed feeling refreshed and renewed. However there are many people with varying degrees of insomnia who have to resort to sleeping pills to enable them to get a decent nights sleep. Many people prefer natural health remedies to help sleep problems to avoid the unpleasant side effects and dependancy on drugs.

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Katy Perry Rocks Disco Ball Nails

Katy-Perry-Nails.gifKaty Perry tweeted this picture of her nails today and my insides are burning with jealousy! That is quite possibly the most fantastic manicure I’ve EVER seen!! Read the rest of this entry »

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Glow On with Revolution Organics Freedom Beauty Balm!

Beauty-Balm---Final-Group-hi.gifI recently discovered cream blush and it is my now my favorite makeup item! I used to pile on bronzer because I am naturally pretty pale, but now I am embracing that. I am especially a fan of Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm in Sunkissed. This cream cheek blush is perfect for adding a little hint of color without looking too severe. I also love that this is 100% natural and free of synthetic chemicals. It doesn’t make my sometimes sensitive skin break out. Best of all? It is multifunctional–it can even be used as lip balm and eye shadow! Read the rest of this entry »

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Halloween Face Paint How-To

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Fitting Frames to your Face Shape

With the insane popularity of “nerd-chic” not necessarily prescribed lenses, and the proliferation of new designer sunglass lines (hello, Olsen twins and Alexander Wang!) one thing is clear: frames are hot! Alas, the gloriously chunky styles, and wonderfully cat-eyed shapes won’t work on everyone (which I sadly discovered during my last eye exam), so I turned to the frame gurus at Solstice for their tips on how to fit your frames to your face shape. Read the rest of this entry »

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Beauty Review: La Mer SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid

Product Tag Line:A treatment that is light years ahead of its time.Promise:this high-powered treatment utilizes a unique sunscreen blend to provide broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while keeping skin soft, comfortable and hydratedProduct Profile in Short:At http://www.cremedelamer.com I read:- Tourmaline and malachite gemstones absorb light energy, transforming it into beneficial green light to