tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25342005042417186082024-03-14T08:07:41.641-07:00Rosa M Beauty Life StyleTweet your Questions to @RosaMBeautyRosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.comBlogger647125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-60933952179784075322017-07-01T09:56:00.004-07:002017-07-01T09:56:41.102-07:00Plastic Free July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey hey! I'm back, and for good reason! I miss sharing all my beauty product knowledge (still my #1 hobby but alas, being a crazy career mom doesn't allow me hours a week to document my findings and share them with you).<br />
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But do you know what my #2 hobby is? <b>Its trying to live a plastic-free and low-waste life! </b> Its sort of my own spin on minimalism (which is a huge goal of mine but I have a lot of things to overcome first before I am ready to commit to minimalism!)<br />
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Years ago I discovered that the chemicals, GMOs, microbeads, synthetics, etc in the food and products I was using were poisoning me, and I believe it that was causing my anxiety and migraines. It was not long after I started eating organic and got rid of chemicals in my home did I make a huge recovery from debilitating migraines and got my anxiety under control through holistic healing practices. I've nearly abandoned western medicine in my life, and my family's life, and we have never thrived more! <br />
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One of my biggest discoveries was realizing that plastics, or really, non-natural materials, around me were suffocating me. Waste and excess gave me the mental feeling of chaos and it contributed to my anxiety. I'd say that 5 years ago, I was having 2-3 panic attacks a week, bringing me to my knees and making it unsafe for me to drive! <br />
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I've come full circle with my understanding of plastics and waste in general, and I'm learning new tricks and becoming more aware of the World on this journey. I'm by no means perfect, but I strive to achieve my own version of success with plastics, and I want to take advantage of "Plastic Free July" as an opportunity to share with my beauty community what I've been up to and how you can get involved too!<br />
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If you've read along so far, and you're interested in hearing more - consider at one point that you might want to make this pledge:<br />
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Over the next month, I am going to share with you some great tips and what I'm doing to live plastic-free!<br />
<br />RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-44851372507579930112017-01-31T15:35:00.002-08:002017-01-31T15:35:55.146-08:00Fighting the FluI never thought I'd be reviving my blog, my last post was a week after Rocco was born, and that was 2.5 years ago! Ok, so even if I thought there might be a re-vamp, I NEVER thought it would be on the topic of vomit.<br />
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Yep, I said vomit. Or, the flu more like! I have been reading SO many posts about my favorite friends and families falling victim to the flu, starting with their poor kids and it spreading like wildfire. Well, as a working mother I can sympathize that there quite literally is not time for us to get sick, and even if there was, why would we want to!? So I am reviving the blog for a special public service announcement on my proven flu stopping remedy! <br />
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The flu stopping secret you've never heard of, but need to get familiar with, is ACTIVATED CHARCOAL<br />
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You're thinking, charcoal?! But yes, the same concept behind using it for poisoning/drug overdose can also rid your body of foreign toxins and virus strains of the flu that is in your digestive tract, but <u>you need to act fast and early</u>!</div>
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For adults, take a capsule every few hours on a totally empty stomach and not at a time that you take medication or supplements. Do this at the very first sign of being around people with the flu. Most recently, when Rocco started throwing up, I immediately took a capsule. I kept at it every 4-6 hours and while I did get the flu, it was mild and I never vomited. (Proof: Don got it too, didn't want to try the charcoal, and threw up violently.)</div>
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For kids, break open a capsule and sprinkle in a cup with an iced beverage (I find the ice somehow disguises the grit). In the middle of a vomiting episode, I do it with nearly frozen pedialite. If someone else had the flu, and Rocco was exposed, I just do it in a regular drink but I keep the quantity small so I can ensure that he got the charcoal ingested. Its safe for children as young as 1 (half capsule)</div>
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Since you're in the charcoal game now, check out this awesome article by Dr. Axe about 10 uses for charcoal! In my house we have the capsules for ingesting and the powder for tooth whitening and facial cleansing.</div>
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My other FLU REMEDY is <b>Elderberry Syrup</b>. Basically, this is my equivalent to the flu shot. In fact, some studies have shown that consuming elderberry syrup during flu season had a higher prevention rate against the flu than the flu shot. (FYI- I do not support or promote the flu shot, as for me personally, the risks outweigh the benefits. I very much encourage you to read the package insert of a flu shot to make an informed choice for yourself and your family).</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Since flu viruses cannot replicate themselves, they use DNA from living cells to survive. To achieve their destruction, flu viruses puncture living cell walls with spiky features called hemagglutinin. This flu virus invasion can be completely prevented with elderberry because elderberry effectively disarms the spikes and halts the action of their enzymes.</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;">Essentially, elderberry's cytokine production prevents flu virus invasion before it ever takes hold!! AKA: Start taking it today, there's no downside!</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></div>
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(my trick, add in a serving to very sweet juice on ice as a treat, or put in a smoothie! At this point, Rocco actually likes the taste because he is so used to it.)</div>
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My other flu busters are oil pulling, apple cider vinegar and manuka honey - but for now, these two tried and true flu prevention and fighters is JUST what is needed in your house! Check out my amazon shopping list for you to order today, and get going on beating the flu in your home!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My birth story really starts around 36 weeks, when I finally
decided that I needed to manifest the birth that I’ve always wanted even before
becoming pregnant, a homebirth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t
able to pursue a homebirth when I was first pregnant due to having a new high
profile job, and there being no local homebirth midwives for me to easily slip
out and see for visits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was seeing a
wonderful group of local midwives that deliver at the St. Joe’s birth center,
and I kept telling myself that it will be fine, even though it wasn’t what I
truly wanted.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I sought out Sandra, a homebirth midwife out of Ithaca at the
suggestion of someone I met after a Mama Birth Yoga class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When she agreed to take me on at 36 weeks, it
was like a weight lifted off me and I was instantly at ease and at peace with
my pregnancy and birth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was so
thankful that I listened to myself and sought out what was right for us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At 39 weeks and several days, I woke up at 5am with some
period-like cramps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At 7am I lost my
mucus plug.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being my first pregnancy, I
figured it could be days or today – so best that I clean my house one last time
(prepping for a homebirth takes SERIOUS work!) and I also spent hours in my
home office working and making lots of calls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I actually noticed I was having contractions mid afternoon while going
through a legal brief with my boss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
smiled and thought about how cool that was.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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time, the contractions were a bit more consistent, but I didn’t have to pay
attention to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As my husband and I
were about to go out and have a nice Friday night dinner, I decided that they
were just a BIT too intense for me to go out of the house, despite my initial
denial.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided to time them and they
were exactly a minute long, 6 minutes apart for an hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By 10:30 pm they were 4 minutes apart and
intense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called my Doula and I told
her to come at her own pace and not to feel rushed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At a bit after midnight she arrived and we
went upstairs to labor on the ball and bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She was very pleased at how I was totally giving in to the contractions
and I was 3 minutes apart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her presence
was instantly comforting and anchored me to my confidence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">She encouraged my husband to fill the birth tub downstairs, he
was thankful for a job to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called
my midwife and she asked if she could listen to me labor on speaker phone while
she got ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ironically, I got a
couple of major contractions back to back while she was listening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That was intimidating but she was reassuring
that she would leave her home, about an hour and a half away, right then.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I got in the tub at around 1am, it was INCREDIBLE!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The buoyancy of the water was a great
compliment to my Doula’s soothing touch and Don’s strong presence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My midwife arrived, calm and quiet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She knelt down near me and just witnessed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I noticed her I smiled and greeted her,
and she smiled back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>After a while when
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</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">was and she
asked me when I would be ready to let her check some vitals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It really hit me then, that this was MY
birth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was in control and what I did
was assemble a close group of people that were there to be on the journey with
me, and love me through it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt to
secure and so in control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I continued to
labor and ride the contractions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
remember them being very intense, I never registered pain or negative
feelings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turns out that of all the
hypnobirth music I prepared, what really chilled me out was Tom Petty and his
whiney voice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ha!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When my nurse arrived in the 3am hour or I
asked, “Is that Morgan Freeman here to narrate my birth?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cause this is going to be epic!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>HA!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At
least there was a few chuckles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps
my happy state is what prompted my midwife to suggest exiting the tub and using
the toilet to see if we could intensify the contractions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, the laugh was on me, because it SURE
DID!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I never understood the need for a cervical dilation check in
labor, I wanted to trust that if I listened my body would tell me what I needed
to know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additionally, my midwife didn’t
push or require them to assess my status.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She offered to check my cervix if I wanted to know where we stood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I really didn’t want to know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I stood up my water broke, and I figured
that was enough of a sign that I was progressing, no centimeters need be known!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I got back in the tub and everything continued to intensify,
I started to have to use horse breath during the entire contraction to keep
myself from resisting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Up until then I
have to say that lions breath and very deep moaning really got me through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I doubt I took a single wave in silence the
whole 20hrs!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hours later, after 7am,
my midwife again suggested that I consider a cervical exam, because I was
showing signs I was ready for Stage 2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was totally ready for her to check, she did, and I was fully dilated!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How proud I was that I trusted my body!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How much encouragement my midwife, nurse,
Doula and husband had on their faces when they looked at me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband called my bestie, a photographer,
at 7:30am to tell her to come on over – the baby would be here REALLY
SOON!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was 14 hours in and I was
almost done.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wait...whats that?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
WASN’T almost done?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not even
close?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aww man!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yep:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
pushed for 5 hours and 15 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
hindsight I wonder if it was because I held back a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could have been pushing three times during
a contraction and I did one good one and a half assed one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just couldn’t surrender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It brings tears to my eyes to think of how my
midwife supported me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She always
encouraged me, she helped me gain confidence and above all – she kept telling
me that this was my journey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing was
wrong with me, I was doing right by trusting my body and taking my time.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the toilet for an hour, and that really helped me focus on the right type of
pushing but the intensity was taking over me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was so tough to surrender and truly push.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eventually we moved to the living room for me
to hang on my husband’s knees and squat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I was pushing more effectively but I was so weak that my legs couldn’t
squat anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started to panic internally
that my body would give out before my spirit would.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My team moved me on to a leaning back
position on the couch with my legs up and supported – essentially, it was the
position I was always SURE I wouldn’t deliver in!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it was all my body could support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I pushed for a few hours in this
position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The baby had a great heart
rate the whole time, and I had 100% support & attention of my team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finally felt the baby crown and I resisted
pushing to let my body adjust and soon I was able to push the baby out!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was impossible for my brain to process the
sensation, since it had been such a long time coming!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My warm sweet baby came right to my chest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over a minute later I looked around and said,
“Well, what IS it?!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wouldn’t ya
know?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nobody thought to look!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were just so happy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My midwife looked and said it was a boy and
my heart exploded with joy – mainly because I assumed he was a boy all along
and I love being right!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stared at
him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I delivered the placenta no problem
(FYI – I encapsulated it and I highly recommend consumption of it in this form,
it has helped me immensely during post partum!)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-31307003193020476752014-07-31T05:54:00.000-07:002014-07-31T05:54:36.617-07:00Oxybensone and avobenzone free sun protectionHere are some product recommendations for you and your family to avoid what could be, a potentially harmful (and popularly used) ingredient: oxybensone<br />
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Oxybensone has been linked to free-radical (re: cancer causing) damage in adults. Although the Skin Cancer institute will not confirm that this is true, they can confirm that this chemical should not be used on children or pregnant women. Additionally, it is ALWAYS better to use a form of sun protection, even with this ingredient, than ever going a day without using SPF!<br />
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<strong>My favorite:</strong> Honest Co's chemical free SPF ($8+)<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-12567356392006812502014-05-09T13:12:00.000-07:002014-05-09T13:12:28.923-07:00My latest obsessionAs Spring is finally here, I am totally obsessed with funky color eyeliner - particularly mint green and yellow!<br />
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I while back I got my hands on Stila's "Mint Julep" waterproof liner, and I loved it! I can't wait for the fun outfits to start so I can accentuate my eyes with the perfect mint (NOT turquoise) shade!<br />
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Then suddenly, I came across the most PERFECT product - something from my dreams!<br />
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Its true, Smashbox's limited edition collection called "Santigold" has two dual ended pencils in 'in the moment' shades<br />
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The mint pencil is perfection, a true mint and not a turquoise - and the yellow that goes with it is a metallic yellow, so its funky, and quite honestly, more versatile than the matte sun yellow on the other pencil (paired with the blue)<br />
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The Santigold collection is worth mentioning, because its Egyptian-inspired and super funky and the packaging makes you feel a World away when you use it! (PS- the gold pyramid ring that houses a pink balm is incredible and totally a fun splurge!)<br />
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or you can go full drama! But there is no question, the yellow eyeliner look is on trend and for good reason - it defies traditional makeup logic while being simplistic at the same time!<br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><strong>Orange Lipstick</strong></span><br />
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Orange is SO hot for Spring - and actually, before you blanch at the thought of it, it really is a universal color and there are many shades! True orange works on nearly all shades of skin - and you can keep the eyes subtle or go for soft tawnies and golds- and it actually looks vibrant!<br />
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A soft matte that you apply with your ring finger and 'press' into lips looks so natural and fresh!<br />
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But heavily layered bright orange is whats been on the runways<br />
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and its HOT HOT HOT!<br />
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I scoped this out in some magazines as well!<br />
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So give it a try already - you'll like it!!!<br />
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<u>Best drug store find:</u><br />
Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in "Rendezvous"<br />
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<u>Department Store:</u><br />
MAC "Morange" Lipstick<br />
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The options are really endless!<br />
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The other color trend is <strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">bold blue eyeliner</span></strong> (not with the orange lipstick - unless you're going to an SU game!)<br />
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I love it in liquid form, because it will glide on and stay on, and will look very bold! that's what the look is about! I also prefer to keep the rest of my makeup more minimal, so that the blue has more impact!<br />
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I like NYX Studio Formula<br />
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Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Liner<br />
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And my fav bargain buy for $10 is Sephora Brand Liquid Liner - it has major staying power!<br />
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There you have it! 2 awesome Spring trends to try soon!!!<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-48671835555324048612014-03-06T05:18:00.004-08:002014-03-06T05:18:30.072-08:00Shaving Tips and TricksOh Shaving, its so necessary (nearly 90% of the men around the World shave DAILY!) and yet such a pain too!<br />
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But here are some things you should know before you swipe your razor again!<br />
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- Shaving works best on moist, hydrated skin! <strong>Your skin has the most moisture in the evening, versus the driest in the morning.</strong> <br />
- What if you don't want to shave at night? You like it as part of your morning routine? Well try to shave AFTER the shower, when skin is warm, moist and hair is best prepped.<br />
- Why? Because <strong>wet hair is nearly half as strong as dry hair</strong>, making it much easier to shave, which means less tugging and pulling on your skin!<br />
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- <strong>We remove just as much skin as we do hair when we shave!</strong> Dead skin cells collect on the surface of skin, and are removed with the razor. So its important to clean your razor while shaving and VERY well after shaving!<br />
- To clean your razor after shaving, soak in alcohol, pat totally dry, and store the blade/cartridge back in its plastic protector.<br />
- Any surface the blade touches (including your medicine cabinet) dulls the blade - leading to a dull blade that can cause you razor burn and irritation!<br />
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- The multi-blade disposable cartridges are thought to be the best shaving razors to use - but how do you know when to throw them out?<br />
- <strong>The moisture strip is a marketing ploy to get you to think your razor needs to be thrown out</strong> when it doesn't (thanks razor companies!)<br />
- If you clean and dry your razor after every use and protect it - you can get at least a dozen uses. But if the blade looks uneven, get rid of it! <br />
- Oh, and those cheap razors? Throw them out after each use - they are worthless!<br />
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Now you've got some facts and tips for your next shave!! <br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-55934402798816728752014-03-06T05:09:00.003-08:002014-03-06T05:09:34.823-08:00I'm back today on Bridge StreetHappy Thursday! I'm back on Bridge Street today as co-host and beauty segment presenter - hope you can tune in at 10am on WSYR Channel 9!<br />
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One of my favorite things about makeup artistry, is working with the younger-set! They have so much enthusiasm and LOVE to go for bold fun looks! This weekend, a dear friend's younger sister wanted a modeling theme birthday party - to which only the "Dream Team" (Erika DeSocio Photography and your gal Rosa M) would suffice!<br />
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Maiya had her best group of gal pals get together, and we started at 9:30 am working on hair and makeup and making final outfit decisions! One thing that was especially funny was the life size Harry Styles cardboard cut out we had looking over us the whole time - oh to be 13 again!<br />
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Here are some of the memorable shots of the day - courtesy of Erika DeSocio Photography (the best there is - check her out on Facebook NOW!)<br />
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I loved this athletic girl who had to leave early to go to a basketball game - I asked her what her team color was and she said PINK! So she got pink eyelashes!<br />
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And of course, the birthday girl!<br />
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(who has the most beautiful doe eyes!)<br />
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Erika and I having a quick selfie sesh before the outside fun began!<br />
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Erika was able to capture their innocence and youth so perfectly!<br />
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Afterwards, the girls came in to thaw out and they got to preview the pics! They were in awe of Erika (not surprising - I am too!)<br />
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We all had the best time!<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-30693036197079341152014-01-09T05:40:00.003-08:002014-01-09T05:40:40.250-08:00Makeup: You're not doing it rightHey followers - in case you missed my radio chat today about makeup tricks you aren't doing right - I wanted to blog my 5 items that you might want to consider changing!<br />
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<strong>1. Using white eyeliner on the your lower line/waterline</strong><br />
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The key here is that you might be using WHITE, and our eyes are not actually white, they are off-white. So a pure white liner will make eyes look reddish or yellow-y and we don't want that. Lining the lower waterline with ivory or nude is a great way to make eye appear brighter and more awake - its one of my favorite tricks!<br />
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<strong>2. Using bronzer all over the face</strong><br />
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Although a tan glow IS sexy - its meant for the beach days and not work days - too much bronzer looks fake and overdone - but you don't have to store it away! Instead, if you use a BB or CC cream, or even a tinted moisturizer - you can just amp up the shade by one step to give the color a bit more intensity. I don't meant to say that you make your foundation a whole shade darker, foundations are usually too pigmented to do that, but you could add a drop or two of a darker shade to intensify it. <br />
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THEN, you use your fav bronzer to contour your face instead of apply powder everywhere. You apply it to the hollows of your cheeks, your hairline and jawline<br />
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The result is a glow from within that looks appropriate all year!<br />
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EVEN ON PALE SKIN!<br />
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<strong>3. Using eyeliner across the bottom lashes</strong><br />
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Although there are times that call for deep dark sultry eyes, that is not necessarily a great look on everyone. I find that women start a habit of eyeliner and they NEVER change - but this might be something to consider. Unless you have wide doe-eyes, you probably shouldn't be using eyeliner to 'close in' your eyes.<br />
Instead, try only lining halfway, and making it a softened and smudged line instead of a harsh one<br />
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Then you can add a highlighter or light shadow to the inner corner which also makes the eyes brighter and more awake!<br />
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Try it, I think you'll like it!<br />
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<strong>4. Not blending your blush</strong><br />
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Ok, in some editorials you see bold over the top blush - but that is not for us daily beauties that have to go to work - blush is ESSENTIAL, it balances out eye and lip color, gives our skin a sexy flush and brightens our complexion. I never skip blush, even if I am using bronzer.<br />
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Blush should look like a natural 'flush' on your face - and if you can clearly see where it starts and stops, well, you're not doing it right!<br />
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To get it right, I either use an angled blush brush for powder, or my fingers to apply cream blush (my favorite!)<br />
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Use cream blush sparingly, and blend in thoroughly<br />
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The result should be flawless ad soft - EVEN if you are using a bold color<br />
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<strong>5. Applying dark lipstick right from the tube</strong><br />
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although there are times where you need to make a touch up on the fly - and applying from the tube is your best shot - deeper and bolder lipsticks can look too thick if you apply them right from the tube!<br />
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Using a lip brush will not only give you flawless precision to actually trace your real lip line but it will only add the product you need, which makes the color look better and wear of more evenly<br />
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alternatively, you can use your ring finger to 'press' the lipstick into the lips<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-28075994079226280312014-01-02T05:30:00.002-08:002014-01-02T05:30:29.224-08:00Spring 2014 Color ForecastPantone, the World's leader in color, announced that Radiant Orchid is the "Color of the Year" for 2014 (and we LOVE it!)<br />
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But what are the OTHER colors that will be hot in Spring of 2014? What should we be gathering?! Here's the shades:<br />
(<em>courtesy of </em><a href="http://www.pantone.com/"><em>www.pantone.com</em></a>)<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-15301987949484598002014-01-02T05:19:00.001-08:002014-01-02T05:19:08.163-08:00Unsanitary Habits You Need to Stop in 2014This morning on my radio broadcast - I talked about unsanitary makeup habits that you'll want to ditch in 2014 (hey- make it a resolution!)<br />
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1. <strong>"Blowing" on your compact to clear away excess makeup or clear the mirror</strong> - when you blow on your compact, you actually are spreading germs through microscopic saliva that lands on the powder. (ew!)<br />
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If you want to clean your compact, you can do a spritz of alcohol and wipe with a tissue<br />
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MUCH more sanitary!<br />
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2. <strong>"Pumping" your mascara wand in the tube before applying</strong> - all this does is push air into the mascara, and the more air in the tube, the more bacteria can grow. Skip the pumping, its totally unnecessary!<br />
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3. <strong>Forgetting to disinfect your sharpener</strong> - for many of you, I'll bet its been QUITE a while since you've taken some alcohol and swabbed your pencil sharpener clean, and the sad thing is you should be doing it nearly every time you use it!<br />
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Ok, AT LEAST do it every time you switch from lip pencil to eye pencil or at a minimum every few weeks. I don't think I need to explain that you probably don't want lip pencil shavings to touch your eye pencil tip before applying. <br />
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4. <strong>Storing dirty makeup brushes together</strong> - this spreads oil & bacteria and causes breakouts. This can happen when you store brushes in a jar or lay them down in a drawer on top of each other. <br />
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Its best to have a place where your brushes can be segmented by type or store them in an artist's belt<br />
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This is a cool idea, where the storage cube is large enough that when you use beans, the brushes don' touch!<br />
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5. <strong>Biting your nails</strong> - it spreads bacteria and germs and its just plain gross! make it a plan to kick the habit in 2014! Treating yourself to regular manicures can help!<br />
<strong></strong>RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-34943167101319965672013-12-30T06:57:00.003-08:002013-12-30T06:57:46.961-08:00New Year's Eve Makeup TrendsNew Year's 2013 is ALL about metallic and as always; GLITTER! To get a rockin' New year's look, you really have to go all out - and nothing is more festive than adding a lot of sparkle! And don't be shy about it - its a time to party!<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><strong>The disco-ball lip:</strong></span><br />
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Multi-colored glitter really makes a statement on the lips - and its the one time of year you can wear it and not feel ridiculous (not that THAT ever stops me from wearing it!)<br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><strong>The super metallic eye:</strong></span><br />
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Whether you go silver or gold - the ultra shiny metallic look is SO in! My fav way to achieve it?<br />
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Stila's Magnificent Metals Eye Shadow (Ulta & Sephora)<br />
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You use the liquid to create a super shine bond that doesn't budget ALL night - yeah, like even the 3am type of New Year's!<br />
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<em>(Pro Tip: Use a Primer first!)</em><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">White Hot</span></strong><br />
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White eye shadow is taking this winter by storm (no pun intended) - and it looks SO hot with a bold lip (especially red!)<br />
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Dab on a white cream shadow with a brush and make sure you cover most of the lid. Stay minimal on eyeliner (or skip it) but make sure you use a black mascara to define lashes or you'll look albino!<br />
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I love this basic step by step - and you probably already have all the tools in your makeup kit!<br />
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So there you have it - these three looks are sure to get your noticed on New Year's 2013!<br />
RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-23722231327013349822013-12-30T06:46:00.003-08:002013-12-30T06:46:30.038-08:00Perfecting Your Skin - Through Body LotionIt was only a matter of time before SOMEONE caught on to how much women love BB and CC creams for face AND now even HAIR, and finally gave us a product that will make the skin all over our body look incredible!<br />
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Introducing Jergens BB Body ($12), which is a treatment and moisturizer for the body that will improve the texture & appearance of your skin!<br />
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From Jergens:<br />
<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">5 Beautifying Benefits in One Moisturizer for a Flawless Appearance</span><br />
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<li value="2"><span>Hydrates and smoothes</span></li>
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<li value="3"><span>Evens skin tone</span></li>
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<li value="4"><span>Minimizes the appearance of imperfections</span></li>
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<span>Optimized benefits for two skin tone ranges: Light & Medium-Deep. Absorbs quickly and won't rub off on clothes. Provides immediate benefit & transformation to skin as well as long-lasting visual improvements with continued use.</span><br />
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</span>RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-84927046922328697112013-12-23T06:38:00.001-08:002013-12-23T06:38:11.222-08:00My Farewell to Chris BrandolinoAs you may or may not know, Chris Brandolino is leaving WSYR Channel 9 to move to New Zealand with his family! I've co-hosted with Chris this year and he is just a funny loveable guy, and he really made me feel comfortable on camera and was very patient with me! <br />
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Check out the link below to see my farewell to him!<br />
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<a href="http://www.9wsyr.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4840342">http://www.9wsyr.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=4840342</a>RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-48880254638299459842013-12-23T06:35:00.000-08:002013-12-23T06:35:09.332-08:00Christmas Nail Art Inspiration!Yeah! 2 more days till Christmas - so its time to get creative and show up to see the family with some adorable nail art! It always makes a statement!<br />
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Here are my favorite nail art inspirations for Christmas 2013!<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-18963265133754658142013-12-12T06:14:00.001-08:002013-12-12T06:14:09.197-08:00Facial Cleansing Brushes, More Harm than Good?Hey y'all, I was BACK on Movin' Mornings with Joey & Heather today (after a few weeks off) and I came back with an important topic: Cleansing Brushes!<br />
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Many of us love our cleansing brushes (and I am sure many of us have them on our wish lists for Christmas this year!)<br />
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But using your brushes the wrong way could cause more damage to skin than you think! So I will break down the signs of misuse AND the do's and don'ts!<br />
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<strong>Signs you're overusing or misusing your cleansing brush:</strong><br />
- increased breakouts<br />
- redness<br />
- excessively dry skin<br />
- irritation and increased sensitivity<br />
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<strong>Don'ts</strong><br />
- Don't combine the use of your cleansing brush with a chemical exfoliator, its too much exfoliation for the skin<br />
- Don't use in conjunction with a scrub, it will scrub off too much skin<br />
- NEVER share your cleansing brush with another (just get separate brush heads and change them with each person's use)<br />
- Don't over-use it. Every other day is typically the use the average person should go for<br />
- Don't 'push' it into your skin. These brushes were made to work without having to press hard onto the skin, it will just cause irritation<br />
- Don't use on sensitive breakouts, it will only irritate skin and spread the bacteria from the breakouts!<br />
-<strong> when using a sonic brush (like the Clarisonic) make sure to cleanse makeup off FIRST then re-lather and use the brush - sonic brushes 'push' cleanser deep into pores, if you have lots of makeup or oil on your face, it will push that in too (this is super important!)</strong><br />
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<strong>Do's</strong><br />
- Rinse the brush head off with soap & water after each use, detach and let air dry<br />
- use alcohol to cleanse every so often OR zap the brush head in the microwave for 10 seconds to kill bacteria<br />
- Change the brush head every 3 months<br />
- Get the jawline well (a common place for buildup)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's the difference in the expensive vs. other brushes?</span><br />
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<strong>$30 Oil of Olay Cleansing Brush</strong><br />
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This is what is considered to be an exfoliating or 'scrubbing' brush - because the brush head moves back and forth to create friction that scrubs skin. Yes, it IS better than just using your hands BUT, it can be very irritating!<br />
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<strong>$120 Clarisonic Mia</strong><br />
This is the only brush that offers true 'sonic' technology, which means it sends a pulse that actually breaks up residue (makeup, oil, dirt, pollutants, dead skin) and wipes it away. Which is WAY more powerful than just a scrubbing brush!!! Its totally worth the additional cost!<br />
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Check out how much more clean skin surface was with a sonic cleansing brush vs. a scrubbing brush:<br />
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Check out 2 of the before & afters I captured!<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-33839099699110941882013-12-09T13:05:00.000-08:002013-12-09T13:05:28.176-08:00Fun Flashback!Here's a fun flashback to mid-2013 and Rosa M's first time hosting Bridge Street! Such a fun memory!<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-64140470363833648552013-12-06T10:25:00.002-08:002013-12-06T10:25:25.069-08:00Take a Queue from Blake Lively for Hot Holiday HairBlake Lively may have some of the most envious hair of our generation (yes, I track these sort of things) but imitation <em>IS </em>the most sincerest form of flattery, so flatter miss Blake for your Holiday gatherings this year and steal some of her hair looks!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Sleek Pony:</strong></span><br />
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Blow dry hair straight, use an iron to get out any wave. Use styling cream to slick back hair (no flyaways allowed - it ruins the look!) and secure the pony tail semi-low. Use shine serum and a but of hairspray to tame the pony and make it look sleek!<br />
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<em>Bonus:</em> find an awesome pony tail holder with some bling OR wrap a small section of hair around the pony to give it a finished and styled look<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">The triple pony</span>:</strong><br />
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This is a style she goes to over and over again, and that's because its fierce! loosely dried and curled hair works best - I also recommend day old hair - it will hold the style better. Remember to tease the pony each time to give it volume. Wrap a small section of hair around each pony to add to the look!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Teased Crown:</strong></span><br />
Whether she is rocking an updo or not, she likes to add a lot of volume, and you can too! Try a teasing powder (I like Big Sexy Hair's Teasing Powder you can find at Ulta)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Take it to the Side:</strong></span><br />
Blake likes to rock a side pony or just a side swept look. It can be casual, but suddenly baring that shoulder makes it instantly glam!<br />
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RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-83512750422998219582013-12-06T05:48:00.004-08:002013-12-06T05:48:32.160-08:00The 2014 Color of the YearPantone, THE authority on color (creating pigments that define color all over the World for many years) has now announced what the color of 2014 will be - and its fabulous! <br />
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Let's start by doing a flashback of 2013's Color of the Year, Emerald!<br />
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If you were like me, and you hopped all over the Sephora & Pantone partnership in 2013, you snagged some gorgeous Emerald makeup products - especially the creamy gloss shadows for eyes!<br />
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So now its time to announce<br />
Pantone's 2014 Color of the Year, and its just as vibrant!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Radiant Orchid!</span></strong><br />
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So, what do you think? Will you be getting in on this trend? I can't wait to see the Sephora set for THIS color! RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-35245583570838512452013-11-27T18:54:00.001-08:002013-11-27T18:54:40.289-08:00Thanksgiving Themed Nail ArtIts time for TURKEY DAY! Don't you want to celebrate it with adorable Thanksgiving nail art? (No? Well whatev, just check out the pics then!)<br />
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<br />RosaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16060009189201958345noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534200504241718608.post-58306721910181503292013-11-27T18:35:00.003-08:002013-11-27T18:35:47.574-08:00The Dream TeamI like to call Erika (Photographer, aka: Erika DeSocio Photography) and I the "Dream Team" because when we collab - photos and inner beauty come to life. So what better than a stunning 14 year old girl named Kaitlyn, who is an aspiring model, for us to 'sink our teeth into'?! Kaitlyn is the niece of a long time friend, and I work with her at many Bridal events (her mother Heather owns Forever Endeavor Weddings) and this girl is just GORGEOUS. So many people stop and tell her that, and approach her to model, when she tells them she is 14, people go NUTS "How are you 14?!" Everyone says it. Finally her mother calls me and says, "Ok, we need some photos."<br />
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I did Kaitlyn's makeup, I started with a very youthful peachy glow and we graduated to a thick winged black shimmer gel liner with a red lip. Having done a few photo sessions myself, I can understand that its a bit intimidating to let yourself go and pose and 'work that camera' but you HAVE to ot the photos are too bland. As the afternoon progressed, Kaitlyn started to build her confidence.<br />
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One of the most inspiring parts of the day was when she really got into some poses and BAM! The skies opened up and it started to snow ...... a lot! We quick transformed her into the more mature red-lip look, and we hit the snow. It was freezing, but Kaitlyn melted out hearts with her maturity and confidence.<br />
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Here are a few previews (how amazing is Erika that she made sure Kaitlyn had these shots to share on FB within HOURS?!)<br />
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