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I managed to pick-up four of the colors from Essie’s Fall Collection.
This is what I got:
1. Sew psyched – a muted grey/green with silver shimmer
2. Merino wool – a purple/grey
3. Velvet voyeur – a dark, brown/purple
4. Little brown dress – a deep, dark coffee brown
Individual polishes are available for purchase for $8, buy the entire collection as a set for $48, or a 4-piece mini set for $17 on essieshop.com.
Let me begin by saying, I am very happy with my new makeup. On Saturday, September 11, 2010, I along with my sister/makeup artist Kim went shopping at the MAC Boutique located in Brooklyn Heights. It was there that Kim, along with one of the store associates helped me in my purchase of a concealer to cover not only my blemishes, but also the dark circles that appeared under my eyes a few months ago; a face powder called ‘Mineralized Skin Finish’ in Dark (I would probably be a lighter shade Medium Deep or Medium Dark, but I have a tan from my cruise vacation, so I will purchase one of those shortly); some brow set in “Show-Off” because according to my personal make-up artist/consultant, the eyebrows are one of the important focal points to a flawless face; and my final purchase was a powder blush, which I absolutely love in the color “Sweet as Cocoa”.
Once I had all of my purchases, Kim surprised me and purchased a MAC #224 blending brush for me. Even with her discount, I would never pay that much for a makeup brush …Thanks Kim!!! Our day of cosmetic shopping ended by us walking down the block to Ricky’s to purchase what I think is one of the best moisturizers ever called ‘Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre’. My first experience using this moisturizer was on the cruise. It is so lightweight and doesn’t leave my already oily skin shiny.
I’d like to end this post by repeating one of the compliments I received yesterday morning as I was dropping my son off at the bus stop. One of the mothers said “Wow, you look so pretty today”… I responded by saying ‘Who me?”, and all the other moms and even one dad shouted “yes you!” So thank you Kim. I will be utilizing your services pretty soon… BTW… don’t you owe me a makeover since I got my hair cut?!!
A few weeks back Kitty Bradshaw hosted one of her blogger experiences for individuals who had blogs on WordPress. This one featured nRelate, which is an on-line technology company that offers relevant related content to online publishers. Check their site for more information.
At this session, the bloggers in attendance were not overwhelmed with information related to nrelate products. It was more so a forum where each individual spoke about issues they had with blogging, and what they would like to see to better their blogging experience. nRelate offered their expertise, and even suggested a few critical items (plug-ins) every blogger should have, which included a back-up plug-in. nRelate also wanted to learn ways they would be able to help bloggers by designing a product that would satisfy most of their blogging needs.
Do I have the nRelate plugin? Yes, I do. I actually like it. Prior to using this plug-in, I used other related content plug-in’s such as, Another Related Post, and LinkWithin. Linkwithin worked in blogger, but never seemed to work here on WordPress. Another related post just showed the link of the posts without a picture, which wasn’t eye-catching at all.
I like the nrelate plug-in because it links other posts with a picture, and you also have the option of linking posts from other blogs (on your blogroll who use nrelate) that have the same or similar content. This, in turn, draws traffic to your blog.
All-in-all, this was a great meetup. It was not only informative, it was fun as well. I also got to meet a new group of bloggers.
Thanks Kitty for putting this together!
September is National Skin Care Awareness Month. To bring awareness to the importance of taking the necessary steps to strengthen and protect your skin, Eucerin shares skincare advice. Although skin care is important year round, it’s nice to see it getting national recognition as the summer is winding down.
Tip #1 – Cleanse Gently
If you’ve ever felt like your skin is a little too tight, it may be a sign that you have not cleansed properly. Clean skin is the first step in keeping skin healthy. Whether your skin is dry, oily, or somewhere in between, dermatologists recommend using a mild, non-irritating cleanser rather than a harsh soap. Otherwise, you run the risk of striping your skin’s natural oils, which can lead to overly tight-feeling skin.
Tip #2 – Moisturize Properly
Moisturizers bind water to the skin so that it doesn’t evaporate as quickly. The right moisturizer can also help bring the right pH balance to your skin and enhance its natural defenses. A product like Eucerin’s Daily Skin Balance Skin-Fortifying Body lotion can help accomplish this by providing a pH buffer and all day moisturization while strengthening your skin’s protective barrier against external elements like pollution and climate changes.
Tip #3 – Take Time to Relax
If you’re under a great deal of stress, chances are your skin is too. Stressed-out skin can eventually become thin and less able to regenerate itself. You can help prevent this by taking take time to focus and center yourself every day. This can aid not just your mental health, but the health of your skin and body as well.
Tip #4 – Feed Your Skin Right
Finally, the old adage “you are what you eat” is never truer than it is with your skin. For instance, foods with high antioxidant levels, like blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and plums, can help neutralize free radicals that can damage collagen and elastin, proteins that help maintain skin’s elasticity and tone.
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