Hello Divas!
I hope your life is absolutely wonderful!
I have some AMAZING news to share! I was invited to speak at the 2010 Blogher Conference in New York, August 6-7. Yeah!
I will speak on a panel entitled "Mastering Intellectual Property Law." Specifically, I will discuss intellectual property law, registering and protecting a trademark, copyright infringement, defamation, libel and slander. For those of you who don't know, I am a practicing intellectual property attorney and I specialize in trademark, copyright, and legal issues in new or social media. Yep! That is my profession. But of course, beauty is my obsession! LOL!
I have another blog entitled www.iplaw101.com and over there I discuss and explore legal issues in social media. This blog has afforded me amazing speaking and writing opportunities. It has been very good to me.
So if you have any legal questions or concerns regarding your blog, check me out at www.iplaw101.com. But this blog is for beauty and check in tomorrow for Fun Fridays! It will feature my fave luxe beauty brand. Do you know the brand I am referring to?
Toodles!
Showing posts with label Bath and Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bath and Beauty. Show all posts
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Friday, May 22, 2009
Fun Fridays! How to Prepare for a day on the Beach!
Hello Divas!
It is Memorial Day Weekend! Whoohoo! Time for barbecues, shorts, and the beach! Whatever you do this weekend be safe but have a blast!
Now one of my favorite places in the world is the beach. Half of my dad's family is from Melbourne, FL so I have been going to beach since I was 5 years old. Love it! I know many of you Divas will visit a beach this weekend. So I have come up with some "beach beauty" tips to keep you looking fabulous while protecting your skin from the sun! Check them out!
1. In order to achieve a gorgeous tan, you must prepare your skin. I have said this before, I have a medium-dark skintone, but I love to get a tan. Why? Because my skin looks so luminous when I get a tan. So I always use a good sugar scrub and loofah to exfoliate my skin before going to the beach. Exfoliation will remove dead skin and your skin will tan much easier and even. The Body Shop has the best sugar scrubs for your body. They exfoliate but are super hydrating. Love them!
2. Next, make sure you have a very very good sunscreen. You need one for your body and one for you face. In addition, my philosophy is the more SPF the better. For the body and face, try Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100. I know...100! It is non-greasy, so it won't clog your pores. Plus it is lightweight, sweatproof, and waterproof! It retails for only $12.
3. Make sure to wear big sunnies to shield your eyes from the sun. Make sure your sunnies have 100% UAV/UAB protection. Of course they have to be big and fabulous! I have been eyeing these Chanel Pearl Shades for the past month. I need them.
4. Get a pedicure before going to the beach. Remember, your toes will be on display for the world to see!
5. Also have tons of water...laying out in the sun can cause dehydration. Keep yourself hydrated!
6. Lastly, have a fabulous swimsuit. I am saving my money to buy a Shoshanna swimsuit. I am slim but heavy chested. So I always have a problem finding a bikini that fits. Shoshanna suits are great for heavy chested girls like me, (they offer lots of support) and they are stylish and adorable. This is my pick! So cute!
Toodles!
It is Memorial Day Weekend! Whoohoo! Time for barbecues, shorts, and the beach! Whatever you do this weekend be safe but have a blast!
Now one of my favorite places in the world is the beach. Half of my dad's family is from Melbourne, FL so I have been going to beach since I was 5 years old. Love it! I know many of you Divas will visit a beach this weekend. So I have come up with some "beach beauty" tips to keep you looking fabulous while protecting your skin from the sun! Check them out!
1. In order to achieve a gorgeous tan, you must prepare your skin. I have said this before, I have a medium-dark skintone, but I love to get a tan. Why? Because my skin looks so luminous when I get a tan. So I always use a good sugar scrub and loofah to exfoliate my skin before going to the beach. Exfoliation will remove dead skin and your skin will tan much easier and even. The Body Shop has the best sugar scrubs for your body. They exfoliate but are super hydrating. Love them!
2. Next, make sure you have a very very good sunscreen. You need one for your body and one for you face. In addition, my philosophy is the more SPF the better. For the body and face, try Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100. I know...100! It is non-greasy, so it won't clog your pores. Plus it is lightweight, sweatproof, and waterproof! It retails for only $12.
3. Make sure to wear big sunnies to shield your eyes from the sun. Make sure your sunnies have 100% UAV/UAB protection. Of course they have to be big and fabulous! I have been eyeing these Chanel Pearl Shades for the past month. I need them.
4. Get a pedicure before going to the beach. Remember, your toes will be on display for the world to see!
5. Also have tons of water...laying out in the sun can cause dehydration. Keep yourself hydrated!
6. Lastly, have a fabulous swimsuit. I am saving my money to buy a Shoshanna swimsuit. I am slim but heavy chested. So I always have a problem finding a bikini that fits. Shoshanna suits are great for heavy chested girls like me, (they offer lots of support) and they are stylish and adorable. This is my pick! So cute!
Toodles!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Hot Drugstore Find of the Week: RoC Multi-Correxion Night Treatment
Hello Divas!
I hope your day is awesome! It is cold and overdraft here in Atlanta. I need my Starbucks fix! LOL! Yesterday Oprah's show was all about beauty, but most importantly how to take care of your skin, hair, and nails. Fantastic show! I was too excited because they talked about the importance of using three key ingredients to reverse and prevent the signs of aging.
They are: Antioxidants, Retinol (Vitamin A), and Vitamin C. Dr. Oz stated that when purchasing skincare products, make sure the products contained these three ingredients. So when audience members inquired whether there were drugstore or inexpensive brands that contained these three key ingredients, I was shouting at the television "Roc Multi-Correxion Night Treatment"!!!! This product is fantabulous! It contains RoC pure Retinol. Retinol is proven to diminish wrinkles and fade away blemishes and acne. It also contains Vitamin C which rejuvenates skin tone and Antioxidants which neutralize skin-damaging free radicals. These radicals cause multiple signs of aging. I JUST purchased this product this weekend and I only paid $15.99!!! I used my CVS card and received a $3 off coupon! Whoohoo! It is new to the market, but so far I love it! I will report on the results in a few weeks. But most importantly, I want you Divas to know that you don't have to break the bank to nourish your skin!
Toodles!
I hope your day is awesome! It is cold and overdraft here in Atlanta. I need my Starbucks fix! LOL! Yesterday Oprah's show was all about beauty, but most importantly how to take care of your skin, hair, and nails. Fantastic show! I was too excited because they talked about the importance of using three key ingredients to reverse and prevent the signs of aging.
They are: Antioxidants, Retinol (Vitamin A), and Vitamin C. Dr. Oz stated that when purchasing skincare products, make sure the products contained these three ingredients. So when audience members inquired whether there were drugstore or inexpensive brands that contained these three key ingredients, I was shouting at the television "Roc Multi-Correxion Night Treatment"!!!! This product is fantabulous! It contains RoC pure Retinol. Retinol is proven to diminish wrinkles and fade away blemishes and acne. It also contains Vitamin C which rejuvenates skin tone and Antioxidants which neutralize skin-damaging free radicals. These radicals cause multiple signs of aging. I JUST purchased this product this weekend and I only paid $15.99!!! I used my CVS card and received a $3 off coupon! Whoohoo! It is new to the market, but so far I love it! I will report on the results in a few weeks. But most importantly, I want you Divas to know that you don't have to break the bank to nourish your skin!Toodles!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
LUXE TIPS! I LOVE YOUR BLOG!
Hello Divas!
Anjela of Blaq Vixen Beauty,nominated Luxetips as one of the blogs that she loves. I love Anjela's Blog. It features beauty products and tips for women of color. Fab! Now I have to nominate at least seven blogs that I love. Here are the rules:
1. The nominated is allowed to put this picture on their blog.
2. Link to the person who hearted you.
3. Nominate at least 7 other people and link to them.
4. Leave a message on those people's blog to make them aware that they're nominated.
I nominate:
Elke Von Freudenberg
Beauty Logic
Bionic Beauty
Lollie Shopping
Makeup by Ren Ren
Mikaela's Jet Set Beauty
Haute Mimi
The Makeup Divas
LA Story
Monday, July 21, 2008
Effective Discount Shopping
Hello Divas!
How is life treating you? Fabulous right? Well some of my girlfriends always ask me two questions: 1. Where did you find that item of clothing, shoes, purse, etc.? and then after I tell them what I paid for it, 2. How do you find such great deals? So this post is for them and the rest of you ladies who love to shop but loooove a bargain.
1. Consignment Shops/Thrift Stores: Based on what I am looking for, my first line of defense is always consignment shops or thrift stores. When looking for great deals on high end jeans or bags, I always shop here first.
Usually, I can find very gently used or never used, jeans, bags, and shoes at the Junior League of Atlanta's Nearly New Shop. Check out my previous post on this fantastic thrift shop here. Junior League members, who are very posh and stylish women, donate tons of designer wear to this shop. The clothing is always in good shape and very reasonably priced. A $400.00 Bestsy Johnson bag sold for $75.00! Paper Denim and Cloth Jeans....$15.00. This is a MUST stop if you live in Atlanta. If not, check your local Junior League to see if they also have a thrift shop.
2. Discount Stores. My Second line of defense is discount stores that sell designer fashions for less. These stores include your Loehmann's, Sims, Ross, TJ MAXX, Marshalls, and Burlington Coat Factory. If I am looking for semi-formal or formal wear, cashmere, or shoes, I usually shop at Loehmann's.
I shop at Ross if I am looking for dresses for myself or clothing for my son. I purchased my son several stylish but classic Ralph Lauren polo shirts at Ross for 13 bucks! You can't beat that! TJ MAXX and Marshalls are favorites for Jeans (True Religion Jeans at the TJ MAXX and Marshalls in Buckhead (Atlanta) usually go for $99.), suits, handbags, or high end bath and body products. Lastly, Burlington Coat Factory is excellent if you are looking for a high end but affordable coat or business suit. My favorite Burlington Coat Factory is located at Discover Mills Mall in Duluth, GA.
3. Department Stores and Speciality Stores. My last resort is Department Stores. Of course, If I am buying high end make-up or beauty products, I usually shop at Sephora or a Department Store. I like shopping for beauty products at Department Stores because they usually give you a gift with purchase. Love these! But I only shop at Department Stores for clothing or shoes if they are having a major sale.
For example, most Department Stores and speciality stores will have a couple of semi-annuals sales a year. This is a great time to get real bargains. Also, I shop at Nordstrom's for my Stuart Weitzman shoes. I discovered that Nordstroms will most likely have a sale on Stuart Weitzman's shoes that the boutique does not. In addition, I do frequent a couple of boutiques that I really like, but I have found that if I wait 2-3 weeks, an item I am in love with will usually go on sale. This is when I go in to swoop it up!
My motto is to never pay full price. Especially now that I have kids! LOL! And if you are not on a budget, effective discount shopping only gives you an opportunity to buy SO-MUCH-MORE!!!!
Toodles!
How is life treating you? Fabulous right? Well some of my girlfriends always ask me two questions: 1. Where did you find that item of clothing, shoes, purse, etc.? and then after I tell them what I paid for it, 2. How do you find such great deals? So this post is for them and the rest of you ladies who love to shop but loooove a bargain.
1. Consignment Shops/Thrift Stores: Based on what I am looking for, my first line of defense is always consignment shops or thrift stores. When looking for great deals on high end jeans or bags, I always shop here first.
Usually, I can find very gently used or never used, jeans, bags, and shoes at the Junior League of Atlanta's Nearly New Shop. Check out my previous post on this fantastic thrift shop here. Junior League members, who are very posh and stylish women, donate tons of designer wear to this shop. The clothing is always in good shape and very reasonably priced. A $400.00 Bestsy Johnson bag sold for $75.00! Paper Denim and Cloth Jeans....$15.00. This is a MUST stop if you live in Atlanta. If not, check your local Junior League to see if they also have a thrift shop. 2. Discount Stores. My Second line of defense is discount stores that sell designer fashions for less. These stores include your Loehmann's, Sims, Ross, TJ MAXX, Marshalls, and Burlington Coat Factory. If I am looking for semi-formal or formal wear, cashmere, or shoes, I usually shop at Loehmann's.
I shop at Ross if I am looking for dresses for myself or clothing for my son. I purchased my son several stylish but classic Ralph Lauren polo shirts at Ross for 13 bucks! You can't beat that! TJ MAXX and Marshalls are favorites for Jeans (True Religion Jeans at the TJ MAXX and Marshalls in Buckhead (Atlanta) usually go for $99.), suits, handbags, or high end bath and body products. Lastly, Burlington Coat Factory is excellent if you are looking for a high end but affordable coat or business suit. My favorite Burlington Coat Factory is located at Discover Mills Mall in Duluth, GA. 3. Department Stores and Speciality Stores. My last resort is Department Stores. Of course, If I am buying high end make-up or beauty products, I usually shop at Sephora or a Department Store. I like shopping for beauty products at Department Stores because they usually give you a gift with purchase. Love these! But I only shop at Department Stores for clothing or shoes if they are having a major sale.
For example, most Department Stores and speciality stores will have a couple of semi-annuals sales a year. This is a great time to get real bargains. Also, I shop at Nordstrom's for my Stuart Weitzman shoes. I discovered that Nordstroms will most likely have a sale on Stuart Weitzman's shoes that the boutique does not. In addition, I do frequent a couple of boutiques that I really like, but I have found that if I wait 2-3 weeks, an item I am in love with will usually go on sale. This is when I go in to swoop it up!
My motto is to never pay full price. Especially now that I have kids! LOL! And if you are not on a budget, effective discount shopping only gives you an opportunity to buy SO-MUCH-MORE!!!!
Toodles!
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