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Mane Teeze Hair Perfume Review
If you have ever...skipped a day of washing your hair, or
skipped a hair wash after a workout at the gym, or
dreaded the smell of your hair after attending a hibachi restaurant....this product is for you.
I'm talking about Mane Teeze hair perfume. This is not a regular perfume. Mane Teeze contains higher concentrates than regular perfumes, but is still very gentle for use on your hair. The long lasting scent is noticeable for up to 12 hours. I have witnessed this! I sprayed this in my hair at 7am and my hairstylist said my hair smelled great when she started my highlights 10+ hours later.
Owners of Blow Dry Bar, Melanie Groom and Tara McIntyre, recognized they were missing a piece of the hair styling category. In order to fill this void, they created Mane Teeze by T&M. Check out their site, these two ladies look like so much fun!
I was fortunate to get a sample of Social Butterfly, which is a vanilla and coconut scent. Definitely reminds me of summer scents. Just two sprays lasted the whole day.
There are two other scents, Black Widow & Haut Mess. Black Widow is a dark amber scent, and Haut Mess is a mix of chocolate, caramel and dessert like scents (yum!). Ideally I'd keep one in my gym bag and one at home. I've taken mine on all of my business trips in the last month - it's TSA size approved!
They retail at $34 for 50 ml and can be purchased from ManeTeeze.com. I think a bottle this size will last a long time. I know I'm going to savor every spritz!
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
February Glossy Box
February's Glossy Box was all about International Style. Whether you’re jet-setting
around the world for Fashion Weeks or vacation, or maybe something less
glamorous, like traveling for work (like me!), the products in this month’s box are
travel friendly, and will keep you looking fabulous in your travels.
Here’s
a rundown of the goodies:
BVLGARI
Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc soap – This creamy beauty soap is lightly scented
with the fragrance of Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc. As soon as I opened up my
Glossy Box I smelled this soap! It’s a cleanser and moisturizer, and will leave
you with the light scent of this perfume. The full size is $30/5.3oz.
Da
Vinci Cosmetics Shimmer Powder – Lately I've been focusing more attention to all natural cosmetics, so I was excited to see Da Vinci shimmer powders in this month's Glossy Box. The powders can be used on cheeks or eyes (depending on the color). I used mine as a shadow and it stayed really well throughout the day (with an eye primer). I love loose powders because they seem to last forever. A little usually goes a long way.
Evologie
eSystem Duo Pack Intensive Blemish Serum & Stay Clean Cream – We all know
it’s hard to keep up on beauty and skincare routines when traveling, but
sometimes it’s the most important since being more tired, dehydrated and stress
from travel can take a toll on our skin! This duo consists of a blemish serum
and stay clear cream. Use twice a day to help stay blemish free!
Lisi Liquid Line Eyeliner – This has been my favorite
product from this box. It’s travel friendly in slick, slim packaging. The applicator is super thin and goes on really smooth and even.
It’s really affordable for being quality eyeliner as well. You can find it at LisiCosmetics.com for $7 a pop! I tried this in black, but it comes in a variety colors,
including deep shimmers, classic hues, and even some with sparkles.
Nail Rock Nail Wraps – Between gel manicures and nail wraps,
there is no excuse for a chipped mani! They are
ridiculously easy to apply, and you’re out the door with no dry time. They retail at $8
for a full set. Very affordable compared to a manicure at a salon.
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup
Let us do the surfing for you...here's the best in beauty reviews from the week!
Clean Eating Sloppy Joes
It was hard to find a clean eating sloppy joe slow cooker recipe...so I just made one up! They turned out delicious. So delicious, that my husband and brother in law ate them all before I could take a picture. Here's what I used:
Ingredients:
1.5-2lbs of ground turkey, beef or venison (I used venison)
1 cup of all natural ketchup (make sure it doesn't contain a bunch of added preservative junk)
1/4 cup of hot sauce (if you don't like spice you can leave this out)
1 chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tbsp of sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
8 whole wheat or multi grain buns (I like to toast my buns :)
1. Brown the meat in a large skillet. Once it's no longer pink, drain, and add to the slow cooker.
2. Add all other ingredients and stir well.
3. Cook for 8 hours on low (may very based on your slow cooker). This is a 'cook while at work' approved recipe!
4. Serve 1/2 cup of mixture on a toasted bun and enjoy!
Ingredients:
1.5-2lbs of ground turkey, beef or venison (I used venison)
1 cup of all natural ketchup (make sure it doesn't contain a bunch of added preservative junk)
1/4 cup of hot sauce (if you don't like spice you can leave this out)
1 chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tbsp of sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
8 whole wheat or multi grain buns (I like to toast my buns :)
1. Brown the meat in a large skillet. Once it's no longer pink, drain, and add to the slow cooker.
2. Add all other ingredients and stir well.
3. Cook for 8 hours on low (may very based on your slow cooker). This is a 'cook while at work' approved recipe!
4. Serve 1/2 cup of mixture on a toasted bun and enjoy!
Giveaway Break: Spring Beauty Essentials
Happy second day of Spring! Looking to freshen up your Spring beauty routine? Look no further. A few of us gracious beauty bloggers have teamed up to bring you a Spring Beauty Essentials Giveaway. There are some great prizes up for grabs to help you transition into Spring! Check out the prize collage below!
Thanks to XOXO Alexis Leigh for setting this up! Contest starts today and ends April 4th. 23 prizes up for grabs...good luck!
L to R, XOXO Alexis, Lipgloss Break, LozLosa, Manicurity, InTruBeauty,
Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom, Harajuku Girl FL, Lani Loves, Justina's
Gems, (POREfessional) Beauty Info Zone, 10 Fickle Fingers, Polish Etc.,
The Fabzilla, Manicurator, Rachel's Makeup and Skincare, Sincerely
Stephanie, Beyond Beauty Lounge, Lisa's Nail Obsession, Valiantly
Varnished, Darling Girl Cosmetics, Midnight Manicures, Beauty and
Fashion Tech, Beauty With a Twist.
- Giveaway open from March 21st to April 4th 12:00 am EST
- Open to US residents only
- 23 winners, 1 prize to each winner, 23 bloggers participating.
- All "options" available on the rafflecopter widget are mandatory
- Must be 18 or older to enter or have a legal guardians permission
- All winners are picked at random!
Sponsored Post: Maybelline Color Whisper
I’m a lipgloss girl, hence the name of my site, but I do enjoy lipsticks with a hint of color and moisture. Maybelline Color Whisper is a unique gel lipstick that has both a hint of color and moisture to keep lips looking healthy. This formula doesn’t contain wax, so it doesn’t dry out lips like some lipsticks do.
My lips
felt super soft after I applied Color Whisper and I didn’t feel the need to put
a balm on before application. I tried Color
Whisper in Lust for Blush, which is a soft pink color. It’s described as ‘sheer’
on the site and the color swatch is super light, but I love the hue of color it shows up with on my lips. One coat on my lips is pretty light, but if I apply it a few times, it develops into a creamy pink with a hint of shine. This color is going to look great in the summer with a
little bit of bronzer to make it pop more on my skin.
I love keeping
this type of lipstick on me at all times. It’s a great staple for a travel bag
or purse. Since the colors are sheer and soft, the shades will go with pretty much
any outfit you wear. You can also add a glitter gloss to dress it up for night
or wear it alone for during the day.
If you're looking for a new lipstick or lipgloss to try, I would highly recommend checking the available colors out at your nearest drugstore. There are 20 shades in the line. Definitely one for every skin tone. My favorites are Lust for Blush, Pink Possibilities, Oh La Lilac, & Go Nude. You can check out all of the shades on Maybelline.com, but remember, they always look very different depending on skin tones.
Check
out the Maybelline Color Whisper website to participate in the ‘Dare to
Whisper’ sweepstakes. You can select any color and share your whisper for a
chance to win all 20 shades. For example, if you select Lust for Blush, you have to fill in the following
phrase ‘I blush every time…’ It’s fun, and don’t worry, Maybelline won’t share
your secrets! You can also select the Coral Ambition shade and fill in the
blank for a chance to win $5000! Don't wait to enter - there are two chances to win!
Maybelline New York’s Color Whisper™ by Color Sensational® empowers you to make a statement in soft, sexy sheer color. Because sometimes a whisper says more than a shout. Dare to whisper for a chance to win fab prizes: http://www.maybelline.com/colorwhisper.aspx
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Maybelline via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Maybelline.
IT Cosmetics Hello Beautiful Kit on QVC
Tune in! Monday, March 18th, QVC will be running a special on IT Cosmetic's Hello Beautiful Kit. The inspiration of this collection stems from the believe that you deserve to say Hello Beautiful to yourself every day!
This extensive kit will be available one day only on QVC, Monday, March 18th.
I've had a chance to play with some of the items in this kit and I've been truly impressed. My favorite so far is the Vitality Flush Color Stain Stick in Je Ne Sais Quoi (which means 'I do not know what' in French according to Google). This cheek and lip stain is awesome. Don't be fooled by the light color of the stain stick, it darkens once you apply it! My advice: apply a little to your finger than blot on to the apples of your cheeks. Start with a little at first because after a few seconds the color will darken into a rosy pink.
Note: This review includes products that I received as samples, provided by the brand company or a PR rep. Please click here for more information regarding my disclaimer.
Sally Hansen Magnetic nail polish = Amazing!
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| Sally Hansen Magnetic in Electric Emerald |
Happy St. Patty's Day weekend! I was told I had to wear green to work on Friday, so of course, my nails had to be green too! I saw Sally Hansen Magnetic at CVS and was intrigued. I'm so glad I took a chance on this polish. It's great quality and so easy to use! I can't believe how easy it was to create this nail design.
I first applied a clear base coat and then one thin coat of color. For the third coat I put on a THICK coat of color on one nail, and then held the magnetic cap over the nail for 10 seconds. Voila! Waves magically appeared (okay, I know it's not magic, it's science!). The picture doesn't do this nail polish justice. It's kind of like a hologram when you look at it in person. I did each nail one at a time and used the magnet immediately after I painted each nail.
The magnetic cap comes off separately from the brush, and has a 'guide' on it so you know how to place it on your nail. I can not stress enough how easy this was to do. The KEY is for the third coat to be thick, so the magnet can move the polish. I applied a quick dry top coat so the thick coat wasn't too much of a pain to dry.
I was out the door in 30 minutes after applying this nail polish + quick dry top coat. I definitely want this in more colors. Love it!
And the Winners Are....
Julep Maven box giveaway - stephanie_adkins
Sol Republic giveaway - mjzimmerman55
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Sol Republic giveaway - mjzimmerman55
Congrats and keep entering to win the Fergie fragrance giveaway!
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