Tori Purse Review and Kristen Handbag Giveaway from Velvet Pepper

June 17, 2013 by 18 Comments

Disclosure: The Tori Purse from Velvet Pepper, was provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

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I most definitely always seem to be on the lookout for the perfect purse. I’m pretty picky about specifics of the purses I use, so I don’t always find one that I like. I do admit that when I finally find the one I like, I typically keep it for a very long time. I am happy to share with you my new Tori Purse in Natural Linen from Velvet Pepper.

About Velvet Pepper:

Stacee Sparrow and Brittany Andrus started out with a dream for women everywhere. They had an idea that modern women, especially mothers, should be able to experience the luxurious fabrics and classic designs of fashionable handbags without sacrificing the functionality of diaper bags they so dearly require in our on the go society.

These bags can function as purses or as diaper bags for the on the go moms out there.

 

About Tori-Purse Natural Linen:

The Tori lin is a designer favorite and is at the heart of the posie collection. It’s the perfect purse because it isn’t too casual or too fancy. It can easily adjust and work for both types of environments. It definitely represents a girl that everyone wants to be around. Each Tori purse is truly customized because you get your choice of 5″, 6″, or 7″ posies. This purse is definitely small enough to be efficient [Read more…]

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PMD-Personal Microderm Device and Skin Care Line Review & Giveaway

May 21, 2013 by 44 Comments

 

Pmd PackageI have such sensitive skin, and it is hard for me to find products that I can use on my face that doesn’t cause one problem or another. Honestly, I can say that since I have found the specific products that work out for my face I am usually a little bit skeptical to try new things. However, I was very excited to be able to give the PMD device as well as the PMD Skin Care Line a try.

About PMD (Personal Microderm):

“Achieving amazing anti-aging resultes at home with PMD Personal Microderm. It works just like a professional microdermabrasion treatment without the hassle or cost. The hand-held device uses the same aluminum oxide crystals as the ten thousand dollar machines found at your doctor’s office. It smooths away dead skin cells, diminishing age spots and other signs of aging.

PMD Includes:

  • 1 Personal Microderm
  • 7 exfoliating discs (1 white training, 2 green, and 4 blue)
  • 1 electric cord
  • 1 facial cap
  • 1 body cap
  • 1 reusable filter
  • Instructional CD and Pamphlet

When you are regularly using the Personal Microderm, you should use a cell renewal or gentle skin resurfacing cream, and I was happy to be able to try out the PMD Daily Regeneration System – Starter Kit with my microdermabrasion tool.

How To Use:

**On the first treatment, you should use the training disc on the neck to test how the skin will react to treatments from the PMD.

  1. First you need to choose a disc. (Small Disc is used for face and delicate areas & Large Disc is used on your body specifically) (White-Training Disc, Blue-Sensitive Skin, Green-Medium strength, Red-Maximum Strength)
  2. Insert the disc by pushing down carefully.
  3. Use a free hand to pull the skin tight in the treatment area.
  4. Move the PMD Personal Microderm in an upward motion across the skin. (Do not make more than two passes over one area during the treatment.
  5. After the treatment use a toner to neutralize the pH balance in the skin and a recovery moisturizer.
  6. Let your skin recover. Wait 6-7 days between treatments.

If you would like to see a demonstration [Read more…]

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Duane Reade Happy and Healthy Shopping Trip #DRHappyHealthy

May 19, 2013 by 5 Comments

CB-sponsored-post-white-script-400NYC w karon and products 066We took a recent trip to Duane Reade to pick up some fun finds from the new issue of Happy and Healthy magazine.

NYC w karon and products 068The Happy and Healthy magazine, distributed by and sponsored by Duane Reade, is a magazine full of helpful hints and tips to helping improve and beautify your life with the help of Duane Reade of course. The most recent issue features Fergie and her new Wet n Wild cosmetics line. With magazine in hand, finding the deals of the week is easy. This magazine is actually half magazine/half flyer, combination meant to help you choose the items you want and need at the best prices. The magazine is also a way to learn about popular health topics like probiotics, allergy relief and weight loss. These topics of course also have featured products associated with them to add to it’s use.

The articles are easy to digest and it also helps to narrow [Read more…]

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Easy Beauty – MakeUp That Feels as Good as it Looks

April 20, 2013 by 4 Comments

If you are anything like me, you see Spring as a time of renewal, and are trying to get your mojo back. I am trying to find my style after too many years of not trying very hard, and that includes learning how to put on and use makeup properly. I love Pür Minerals because the colors last, it’s a nice texture, they are mineral based, and best of all- Pür Minerals does NOT test its products on animals- which for me is very important. Also, as I am a novice with makeup, I appreciate that they have videos on application tips and how-to’s.

Here are some fun new spring products you might like- I know I do.

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The lip color on the Lip Gloss Stick really did last, which I appreciate, as I am not the fussy type. It was smooth going on, and stayed put for about 3 hours. Is it a gloss, is it a pencil, [Read more…]

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The Skin Regime-Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin Review and Giveaway

April 7, 2013 by 2 Comments

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I was lucky enough to be able to receive The Skin Regime–Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin Book and a sample peel to try out. I am still young enough that my skin isn’t too bad yet, but as I’m getting older, I can definitely see all the changes that are happening to it! I was so happy to be able to receive the book, as well as a sample peel to help bring my skin back to it’s “glory days”. 🙂

About the Book:

The Skin Regime-Boot Camp for Beautiful Skin by Dana Ramos is a very informative book. Throughout this book, Dana breaks down all the lies from other companies, as well as all the different ways that we waste our money.

In the book, Dana really breaks down the information that you need to have Beautiful Skin, (All over, not just on your face). She informs you about the basic skin care routines that you need to be doing. She writes about Sunscreen, as well as make-up and how to pick exactly what you need.

Not only was this a very informative book, but it was also an extremely fast read. I read this book so fast. I can’t believe how quick and easy it was for me to read it. I have even highlighted different things that I wanted to remember throughout the book and have looked [Read more…]

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MOP Glisten Shine Drops & Lemongrass Lift Spray from BeautyStopOnline Review

March 7, 2013 by 1 Comment

beautystoponline haircareWho doesn’t love finding new wonderful hair care products? I know that I always love looking around and trying new products! I was lucky enough to be able to review a few MOP hair care products from BeatuyStopOnline.

About Beauty Stop Online:

Beauty Stop Online is a company located in California. They have an outstanding variety of products, from hair tools, hair care, nail care, Spa & Body, Cosmetics, and Salon & Spa Equipment.

MOP Glisten Shine Drops:

The Glisten Shine Drops are a product that provides wonderful shine to dull, low luster hair, as well as adds moisture, strengthens, increases resilience, and smooths. It is specially formulated with extracts of certified organic oatstraw, horsetail and aloe vera, vitamin E, amino acids, and UV protectors.

My Thoughts:

I was extremely impressed with with the Shine Drops. It really only takes a little bit of the drops to work in your hair. On mornings when I would [Read more…]

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Giveaway and Review- Avon- Easy and Inexpensive Beauty Products Delivered Right to Your Door

February 10, 2013 by 38 Comments

Avon has been around for a while with fresh scents and an ever changing levels of comform and skin care Avon is always fun. This season we get the new Skin so Soft, Skindisiac. Skindisiac introduces the fresh scent of passionfruit oil to the wonderful line of Skin So Soft products. AS of now there are three products available of the line including Silky Body Wash, Silky Body Lotion, and Body Oil Spray.

AvonI have the pleasure of reviewing the Silk Body Lotion and the Body Oil Spray. First we will start with the body lotion. This lotion is so soft and silky your skin drinks it up in big gulps leaving it soft and quenched. One application will last all day [Read more…]

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5 Ways for Stressed Moms to Fight the Signs of Aging

February 5, 2013 by 8 Comments

Anyone who says that a stay-home mom doesn’t have a job has obviously never spent the day chasing around a gaggle of children. And for moms that hold down a paying job, as well, the combination of work and parenting can be stressful, so say the least. Sadly, a lack of time paired with high stress can lead to premature signs of aging, something that no mom wants to see when she looks in the mirror. So here are just a few ways for stressed moms to fight the signs of aging and start looking and feeling as young as they are.

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  1. Quit smoking. This may sound harsh, but if you’re a mother you shouldn’t be smoking. If you have children in your care you should not only do everything you can to keep yourself healthy so that you can be there for your children as long as possible, but you also shouldn’t be exposing your kids to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. (Read this – Protecting Kids from Tobacco/Vape, Don’t Smoke!) Of course, giving up your pack-a-day habit will also help to preserver your youthful good looks. And while quitting may ratchet up your stress level initially, leaving you irritable, there are medications to help (Chantix), and reducing your cravings for nicotine will actually lower your stress in the long run. As a bonus, it’s a great move for both your overall health and the condition of your [Read more…]
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